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Chrdonna
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill was recommended to us by our daughter. He is knowledgeable regarding the Woodcroft area showing us various homes and answering our questions. he let us look at the properties without any pressure. He kept us in the know and attended our closing which was reassuring. He answers questions with detailed information. He is easy to work with and we would recommend him to others.
AveryHeilbron
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDKen would be great for first time home buyers, to sell your house or to buy an investment property. I was first drawn to Ken because of his prior real estate investing experience to help guide me. Since then Ken has helped me purchase two properties in Durham. He also has a fun personality and would trust him with any real estate transaction.
Darryll S.
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDShe very professional and works hard for her clients. Any time I needed her she was there and answered all my questions. Process of buying a house was went really smooth.
RhodaHormenoo
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDAfter an unfortunate experience, prior to working with the Spotlight Realty team, I can not express how grateful I am for this agency and the phenomenal work that they do. From the moment I reached out through their website, I was received warmly and promptly heard from a realtor, Everett Stevenson. Throughout my land/home purchasing journey, Everett was reassuring and worked relentlessly to find a property that more than exceeded my expectations. He was also incredibly knowledgably about the entire process and answered the copious number of questions I had which dispelled any preconceived notions I had coming into this process. It was quite a journey, and I honestly can not say enough about Everetts work ethic but even more so, I can not say enough about his character. He is easily one of the kindest and most compassionate people I have ever met and sincerely cared throughout each step in the process. I sincerely can not thank him, and the Spotlight Realty team, for making what I presumed to be an arduous process enjoyable! I would highly recommend this agency, and I most certainly have already, to anyone who is looking into making a real estate purchase.
Drewtalexander
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDWe'd love to recommend Bill Commander of Spotlight Realty to anyone looking for a home! Bill recently helped us through the process of finding a home, making an offer, navigating the due diligence window, and making it to closing -- and he did all that on a quick timeframe, amid a pandemic, and with out-of-state buyers! Bill assisted us with touring homes, making several offers, and ultimately buying our first home. He consistently responded to complex circumstances with competence, clarity, and support. Because of Bill, our process was much simpler than we expected, and we were able to negotiate a process well under asking alongside compensation for necessary repairs. We are incredibly grateful for his support, hard work, and the professional service. Bill is gracious, friendly, honest -- and just a pleasure to work with.
Daurymorillo3
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill helped us find our home. It took a little patience since we were coming from out of state and knowing all the real state rules locally. But he took our time to helps us out. Always asked us our honest opinion and feedback of the houses he showed us to better understand our needs. Also very useful that he knows a lot of people locally and will expedite the process if needed. Thanks
Emily B.
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDGreat agent! Showed me lots of different options and was very responsive. Great to have during due diligence period and walking me through being a first time homeowner.
Galinavrom
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill brings a hefty dose of common sense and common decency (and an understated sense of humor) to the table along with everything one would want in a real estate agent: knowledge of the business and of his local area and of trends in the market. My husband and I have worked with Bill for a number of years both on the buyer and seller end and have always found him pleasant, responsive, hardworking, thoughtful and helpful.
PhillipCastagna
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDJeff Stevenson made our first home buying experience fantastic. Prior to purchasing a home I heard many discouraging thoughts from friends and family concerning the "nightmare" and "headache" buying a home could be. Zillow put my wife and I in contact with Jeff and we couldn't have been more pleased by the friendliness nor professionalism of Jeff. He took into account all our needs and put 100% effort into helping us find the perfect home. Jeff and his team assisted us with every detail in negotiating and buying our first home. Jeff takes personal interest in his clients and regularly checks-in with them to ensure we are on track and happy with the services we are receiving. When we had questions a text or call would be returned almost immediately. If he didn't have an answer, which is rare, he would find out and call back the same day, often within the hour. He understands the processes of purchasing homes inside and out.Our home had many offers at the time we were interested. Jeff's knowledge and negotiation skills pulled us into the lead and we ended up with a very fair price and timeline that was suitable to not only us but the sellers as well. If Jeff is still in the business the next time we are looking to purchase a home we will seek him out without a second thought. I highly recommend Jeff to anyone looking to purchase a home anywhere near the triangle!
Petercommandersr
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill was an excellent representative and advocate for our home purchase. He was very responsive to our needs and questions, and not afraid to tell us the truth, even though it may not have been exactly what we wanted to hear. He went to bat for us when it was necessary, and showed us where we could yield for the sake of the big picture. He got us through the rough spots, and worked with us to get everything we needed throughout. All in all an excellent experience!
Tullosaf5
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill is calm and positive. We felt very supported during navigating the sale of the home, the process of negotiating and the ongoing steps to get to the closing. Bill had a strong plan for listing our home and a process that was well supported by his team.
Zuser20190321163211664
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDSasha is the best! She and her company staged our home so well and marked it so efficiently that we got offers and had it under contract for above the asking price in 11 days, while other very similar homes in the neighborhood are still sitting unsold. She has excellent negotiation skills and represented extremely well our best interest in dealing with the buyers. She is very intelligent and responds within minutes by phone or text when we need her. We couldn't be any more pleased! You will never regret it if you give your property to Sasha to sell it. What a great agent!
Suzqdowns
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBeing a military family with experiences in buying/selling homes, Dave was by far the best agent we have worked with. He was assertive in helping us come to agreements with seller and made us feel like he was on our side fighting for us. His pleasant personality was a bonus.
Travis C.
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill helped my wife and me execute a home search from out of state (in Nebraska). We had a lot of obstacles to overcome under that circumstance, and he helped us navigate them well. He was patient and generous with both his time and advice, provided us with insight into the local market, school districts, and other matters it would be difficult to assess from afar. He arranged for a colleague to help us during a week he was unavailable, and he did a video walk-through of a home we were interested in. When we were ready to purchase, he helped us through the negotiation, provided someone to perform the preliminary walkthrough on our behalf, coordinated with us during our travel and move, referred us to a good lender, and helped us through all the paperwork and legalities. In every interaction with other entities, he helped us ask questions and consider issues we didn't know to. On top of all this, he was a lot of fun to work with--he made the whole process enjoyable. I would unhesitatingly recommend him.
Yonah
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill helped my wife and me execute a home search from out of state (in Nebraska). We had a lot of obstacles to overcome under that circumstance, and he helped us navigate them well. He was patient and ...
Bradley N.
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill helped us form a successful strategy. He gave us invaluable information when we visited properties. He negotiated like a champion. His help during due diligence period to get all inspections done was amazing. He recommended great inspection companies. We will use him again.
Nathanevans77
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDI would highly recommend Bill and will definitely work with him again in the future. His understanding of our needs and desires, professionalism, patience, and responsiveness are top notch. In addition, his creativity and exploration of "outside-the-box" options allowed us to find a home in a very competitive market with low inventory. I couldn't more highly recommend Bill and his entire team at Spotlight.
Cialdinimatt
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill and his team are amazing! Bill had plenty of home options that fit our needs and was always available throughout the home buying process. He even fought for a great price during closing. We will definitely be using him again in the future.
Tess C.
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDI so enjoyed working with Bill! He helped my husband and me find and purchase our first home. He was extremely responsive and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. As a first-time home buyer, I had 1,000 questions and Bill was able to answer them all confidently (and without judgement :). I have referred friends to Bill who have had equally awesome experiences and we will return to him when we're ready for our next home!
User2863934
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDWe cannot argue with results. We got the house we were selling sold for more than we asked and purchased the house we were buying for well under the asking price.
Zuser20140308111709397
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill was very patient and answered the many questions my husband and I had. He is also very knowledgable about popular areas and the market. We enjoyed working with him!
Cathleenpearson
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill and his team were excellent all around. The process was smooth and stress free. Highly recommend for buying or selling your home. We got a great price for our home and it sold within a day!
William J.
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDWe had an excellent experience with Bill Stevenson, who was tireless in moving our difficult to sell property. We'd had a very different experience previously, and were very pleased with his level of engagement and tireless work for us. 10/10, hope to work with him again in the future.
Zuser20160711092127115
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill is the ideal person to help you either buy or sell a house in the Triangle- and I know this as a person who has done both with him! We bought a house in 2012 and then sold it in 2016. He is honest, fact-driven and extremely knowledgeable. At the end of the day I completely trust his judgement and know that he puts his clients needs first. He also has an MBA from Duke, which means he understands investments and the market on much deeper level than the average person you can find in the area. I will never work with anyone else in the Triangle. Do yourself a favor and call Bill and his team.
User38264781
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDLast year I had put my house on the market for over seven months with another agent, at the end of which we had nothing to show for it. So I felt disillusioned and frustrated with the whole house-selling process. Then we signed with Bill, and with his honesty and expertise we started off at the right price point and sold within the first week. Is Bill a magician? I would almost say yes, except that it probably boiled down to him knowing where to price to sell quickly, fabulous pictures, quality staging help, and his personal attention the whole time. He was hands-on the entire time, keeping communication open and advising us wisely when we had several strongly interested buyers at the same time. He's honest and outstanding at what he does. Thank you, Bill, for keeping us grounded and getting us through selling our house miraculously fast!
Rjdinsmore
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDMy wife and I had a wonderful experience working with Bill and his team. Bill instilled confidence and calmness during the process of both selling and buying. His knowledge of the current market allowed us to sell for top dollar at the right time. When it came time to negotiate on certain issues, Bill's guidance was exactly what we needed. He not only helped us get a great deal but also ensured it was a win for the other parties as well.
Zuser20160302071234846
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill has sold 3 houses for me, and I must say, I would never go with another agent. Bill is an honest, straight-shooter, who knows what it takes to move a house. He sold my last property for asking price in a week. You couldn't ask for someone better at what he does, especially without using shady tactics. Truly a godsend.
User3093452
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDKnowledgeable. Honest (with things we wanted to hear and didn't). Bold. Dedicated to his clients. A shepherding presence during clients' doubts and hard times. It's always about the client and never about him as the realtor. I honestly cannot recommend Bill Stevenson highly enough.
Sam K.
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDWe decided to use Bill after reading his reviews on zillow and were very pleased that we did. We saw many houses with Bill and he gives fantastic advice and guidance in finding the right house without trying to sell you on anything. When we viewed houses he stayed somewhat in the periphery, which we appreciated but he would point important things out to us that we would not have thought were important as first time home buyers. The house we bought went on the market on the day of a bad ice storm but happened to be close to Bill's house. Bill walked through the ice and snow for 20 minutes to get to the house to help us view it. We were hesitant about him doing this, but Bill was happy to do it for us since he knew he would put us ahead of the curve in offering on the house. We were the only people who viewed the house before they accepted our offer, so Bill trekking out in the ice greatly helped us. Bill was also fantastic during the negotiating process and he got repairs done that we were not expecting and we feel like he got us a better deal than we could have hoped for. His team, specifically his assistant, Grace, is fantastic to work with and very responsive.
Zuser20140326144636846
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill came highly recommended, and we quickly found out why. He responded quickly, was very knowledgeable, and guided us through the entire process, keeping it as smooth and easy for us as possible. He was willing and able to keep within out budget, and we found the perfect house for us! We would recommended Bill to anyone, and will definitely use him again!
Greghobbet
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill listed and sold my mother's home in Durham in 2015. My wife and I were involved at every step of the process in helping my mother. Bill's service was excellent. His marketing plan was tailored to Mom's home and the local context and Bill was spot on in his analysis of the market. The plan worked to perfection, Mom received multiple solid offers within the first week and closed on the schedule that fit Mom's needs. Mom received very good value for the home. I was very pleased with and grateful for Bill's expertise and help at every step of the process up to and including the closing. Bill also helped our daughter and son-in law buy and sell two homes and sell one over the past few years and his agency helped us buy our present home. In all these transactions we have all been very pleased with Bill's service and integrity. For my wife and me, if we ever need to buy or sell a home in this area again it will be a no-brainer to look to Bill for help.
ChristopherRoberts4
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill did an expert job selling our property in Churton Grove during a time of significant inventory and slow movement in the Churton Grove market. Our house was on the larger and more expensive end of the scale which made getting comps a challenge. He employed multiple approaches and discussed the pricing strategy rationally and using data. He secured promising offers that fell through for factors outside of Bill's control but ultimately counseled we take the winning offer (that did close) despite it probably being less commission for himself. Was very impressed by his levelheaded manner, presentation of all facts and honest advice (especially that he gave me advice about pricing and offers that wasn't what I "wanted" to hear) His admin Grace is fantastic, on top of literally every detail for listing, offers and closing. Impressive service. Overall, was very pleased with service and experience. (re: ratings, I rarely if ever give "5"s, so the areas he scored them are legit!) Would use again.
Paul D.
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDI had a great experience with Bill! He was very knowledgeable about the neighborhoods we looked at, he was quick to respond to our questions and concerns, and he held our hand and encouraged us through the entire home buying process. It was also very clear that he cares about his clients. Over the course of the home buying process, we had a ton of family members who wanted to see homes with us, and Bill made a point of making them feel welcome, getting to know them, and including them in the process. We're still in touch with Bill, and it's great to have a resource like him in the neighborhood!
Amanda L.
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill was recommended to us by a friend, and we would readily recommend him to our friends as well. Bill was a pleasure to work with, very responsive and knowledgable about the entire home buying process. Bill also listened to and considered our needs for a new home, and did everything he could do help us find the right place. My boyfriend and I are first time home buyers, and Bill made what can be a daunting process seem much less overwhelming. Thanks Bill!
Brendan C.
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill was highly recommended to us by friends in the area, and we were not at all disappointed. On our first day out looking at houses with him, we saw one in N. Durham that we loved, and he encouraged us to put an offer on it. We did, they accepted the next day, and we closed on the house just six weeks later. Bill walked us through every step, and made the entire process painless.
Britneypardue
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDWe really enjoyed working with Bill and would highly recommend him. As a young family, relocating from Washington, DC, and purchasing our first house; we felt very confident in Bill's ability to help us navigate the home-buying process. He's an excellent resource of information and was considerate of all the details that mattered to us in a home (sidewalks, nearby playgrounds, a late closing date, and original architecture features). He helped us put in a competitive offer and coordinated a lot of details with us remotely (we remained in Washington, DC through much of our home-search and closing), which was very helpful. Considerate, professional, and very knowledgeable - I would highly recommend him.
Alissa C.
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDWorking with Bill was a breeze. He was professional, yet personable, and we were very impressed with his attentiveness. We've already recommended him to two other friends who have since purchased their new homes through him.
Bigbenaugust
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDWe were looking at houses somewhat outside of his area and he was still responsive and extremely helpful. He pretty much gave us three days of his time when we came across the country to look for a house, and then took video of a few more for us after we went back.
Lee N.
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDAn excellent realtor! We chose to work with Bill based on his high recommendations on Zillow and those recommendations did not let us down.We spent a lot of time with Bill for five months in the search for and purchase of our new home. Throughout the process he was patient and ready to show us many, many properties. We ended up with a home that is more than we dreamt of and came in under budget. He then helped us sell our old home on the other side of town, and within three months after putting it on the market, we had a buyer.Buying and selling a home is stressful, but working with Bill made the experience seem almost effortless. Bill is professional, quick to respond, and knows the Triangle area well. He is extremely knowledgeable in real estate and navigated us through the entire home buying process with sound advice. A great negotiator, Bill made sure we were able to get a better deal than expected. Because Bill is tapped into his community, he has a good network in case you need recommendations for home repair, bank lenders, etc. Not only is Bill a great realtor, but he's also a great individual. He is very involved in giving back to the Triangle community through his philanthropic efforts. We are so happy to have had the opportunity to work with him. We recommend him highly and would definitely use him again.
April T.
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill was exactly the kind of realtor that we were looking for when buying our new home. Personable, funny, kind, honest, knowledgeable and genuinely interested in our little family and in finding us the perfect home for this stage in our lives. We will definitely be using him again when it comes time to sell and would wholeheartedly recommend him to any of our friends and associates.
Tphillips901
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill was very helpful when helping me buy my first house. I had a lot of questions and Bill always responded to my emails and/or calls very quickly with much needed information. Bill is a pros pro and made my first home buying experience a rather smooth one.
Jamieschneider12
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDWe had an incredible experience with Bill and highly recommend him to anyone! He was a committed advocate for us, and his quick thinking, broad experience, and professionalism made the buying and moving process much smoother than we'd expected. To top it off, he is warm, fun, encouraging, and all-around AWESOME to work with! Thank you Bill!!
Typaulmonroe
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill is an experienced professional who really cares about his clients. He knows Durham like the back of his hand, and he knows the real estate business at least as well. We've recommended him to our personal friends!
Twyche1
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill assisted our family in selling a home and buying a new home within the same Durham zip-code within a month and a half. He was punctual and steadfast in the process and provided a calmness I appreciated. Buying and/or selling can be stressful but Bill's insight and confidence made the process seamless. He worked extremely hard to close the deal on our sale in a timely manner going above and beyond his job description. He was able to negotiate a very fair price for both our sale and purchase. We were very pleased and would call Bill in a heart-beat for future services. We would highly recommend Bill to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area. He is professional, friendly and down-to-earth.
Fmodarai
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill did an amazing job showing us everything Durham has to offer to new residents! He provided us with timely information about properties and even took us out to some great restaurants along the way. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy a new home!
Bbradford2010
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill was on top of everything the whole time we were working on buying this house. Bill wasn't even my personal realtor, he was for the sellers at first. But he was extremely helpful and tried making me happy as well as the sellers. I was very pleased with the entire experience and would refer anyone to Bill Stevenson.
User0960932
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDAfter living in an apartment in Durham we were ready to take the next step and purchase our first home. When we were ready to find a real estate agent Bill had many positive reviews, and for good reason, he is exceptional! He answered my request to speak to him within hours and was very flexible in viewing the homes in the area. We told him we were in no hurry to buy and he respected that. He was honest about what he saw in the homes we viewed and always seemed to have our best interest in mind. We saw a total of eight homes with Bill over a span of 4 months. Once we finally placed an offer, Bill used his excellent negotiation skills to get the repairs we wanted from the home inspection on the house we purchased. I highly recommend Bill for anyone new to the home buying process!
Oglesbjm
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill helped us find the perfect home in an ideal neighborhood and the deal negotiated all in one weekend! My husband and I were previously very unfamiliar with Durham and the surrounding areas as we relocated from Virginia. Because of this, we relied heavily on Bill's direction based on our "list" of ideal situations. He seemed to really listen and steer us toward the perfect neighborhood and home while also having us to view a wide variety of properties which allowed us to come to our "own" decision - he was right all along! Bill was in close touch with us during negotiations and we are happy with all aspects of the outcome.
User2885138
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDBill was willing to work with us long distance and was totally available while we squeezed in a house hunting trip in just 3 days. We put a lot of trust in him, since eventually we bought our home without ever seeing it in person (he took video for us). We appreciate all he did for us in finding our home and negotiating for us.
Anne E.
Review for Member: Bill Stevenson
ZillowVERIFIEDMy husband and I owned a home in Durham, but live in Pittsburgh PA, so we decided to sell it. Bill Stevenson was recommended by someone whose home he had handled the transaction for. I was impressed with everything Bill did. He gave good advice on what price would be a likely value, he arranged for an exceptional photo shoot of the home, he kept me posted regularly (sometimes several times a week) regarding the showings. Bill is very tech-savvy and knew how we could get through the entire sales process via the internet. My husband does NOT like to travel, and we did not have to travel to NC. He answered questions very rapidly, and when the FHA process seemed like a daunting task, he knew just what to do. There were some repairs and maintenance needed, and he knew just the professionals to get in for the quality work we wanted, at reasonable fees. I was very happy with the entire process, as Bill is a very conscientious realtor.