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Nitsdestin
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIEDI can't think of a more knowledgeable Realtor than Bobbie. I would recommend her without the least hesitation. I had a tough listing and at no time did Bobbie give up, instead she worked miracles and my home sold. If you want results... Hire Bobbie.
Zuser20140722201141697
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIED Bobbie has helped us sell 2 houses and buy another 2 and she is always helpful and available for us! She is down to earth, tells the truth and knows the appropriate way to handle various situations. I'd highly recommend!
User2257079
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIED Bobbie sold us our home. We dealt with another agent in the area and we lost a few house in a rather fast selling area. We were very specific on what we wanted and with limited properties to choose from and the budget we had Bobbie was so knowledgeable and so open to not just listen but heard our every word and took it to heart. She went above and beyond and we got more than we ever expected in a home. Not only did we find the BEST real estate agent we have a lifetime friend. We recommend her to everyone as well!!! Thank you Bobbie!!!
Kristirmann
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIED We could not have been more pleased to have Bobbie help us through buying our first home. She was easy to talk to, very knowledgable, and willing to go above and beyond to accommodate us. We are so happy to have met her!
Aliena1990
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIED We would recommend Bobbie to everyone we know and come to know. If you want an agent that will satisfy all of your real estate needs then Bobbie is the one. The best we have encountered yet, and we have sold and purchased many homes in our lifetime, wish we would have known her with those transactions. 5 stars are not enough she rates higher than 5 on all skills. Thank you Bobbie!!
Jemoore1234
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIED During our experience having Ms. Housand sell our house we felt that she spectacularly mismanaged our expectations, completely misjudged our house value and/or the market, failed to provide specific information we requested, and took advantage of us being overseas for her own financial gain. We live overseas and hired Ms. Housand to sell a house we had been renting out via one of her colleagues as property manager. She immediately talked up how hot the market was (aEURoeThe market is pretty aEUR~hot at the momentaEUR| last week (I) managed to sell 6 housesaEUR?), and told us where she thought we would be able to sell our house. As soon as we received the first offer, though, she transformed from a real estate market bull into a bear. Ms. Housand heavily encouraged us to take the offer (72% of her recommended original list price, and more than $10/sq ft lower than the next lowest comparable). We passed. Just before our listing agreement expired we got our second offer. As we went through the inspection process, Ms. Housand turned into a massive critic of the quality and state of repair of our house. She emphatically highlighted needed repairs that she hadnt mentioned in the previous 6 months or on the first offer (being overseas we hadnt physically seen the house in years.) As we tried to work through the repairs and agreements with the buyer, she habitually failed to give us requested information about the specifics of the houses state. She would merely forward estimates for work the buyer wanted done with few details. It was about this time, that I realized Ms. Housand was also representing the buyer of the property. She executed contract negotiations and was well into pushing the buyers inspection agenda without fully disclosing or receiving informed consent from us to represent both parties. She played both sides of the sale without telling us, and with this buyer, her sales commission had almost doubled! When I confronted Ms. Housand with why she didnt disclose this material fact to us, her defense was that she aEURoewasnt required toaEUR? tell us. While this is debatable (Realtor Code of Ethics Standard of Practice 1-5 http://www.realtor.org/mempolweb.nsf/pages/code) I was surprised to hear such a defense from a aEURoeprofessionalaEUR? who was about to receive a 5-figure commission check from me. It drastically changed the economics of the transaction to her benefit, and I was left feeling that we could have received a better deal had she not been so focused on making the buyer happy. In summary Ms. Housand was the reason this was the worst real estate experience of our lives.
Zuser20140615135352139
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIED During our experience having Ms. Housand sell our house we felt that she spectacularly mismanaged our expectations, completely misjudged our house value and/or the market, failed to provide specific information we requested, and took advantage of us being overseas for her own financial gain. We live overseas and hired Ms. Housand to sell a house we had been renting out via one of her colleagues as property manager. She immediately talked up how hot the market was (aEURoeThe market is pretty aEUR~hot at the momentaEUR| last week (I) managed to sell 6 housesaEUR?), and told us where she thought we would be able to sell our house. As soon as we received the first offer, though, she transformed from a real estate market bull into a bear. Ms. Housand heavily encouraged us to take the offer (72% of her recommended original list price, and more than $10/sq ft lower than the next lowest comparable). We passed. Just before our listing agreement expired we got our second offer. As we went through the inspection process, Ms. Housand turned into a massive critic of the quality and state of repair of our house. She emphatically highlighted needed repairs that she hadnt mentioned in the previous 6 months or on the first offer (being overseas we hadnt physically seen the house in years.) As we tried to work through the repairs and agreements with the buyer, she habitually failed to give us requested information about the specifics of the houses state. She would merely forward estimates for work the buyer wanted done with few details. It was about this time, that I realized Ms. Housand was also representing the buyer of the property. She executed contract negotiations and was well into pushing the buyers inspection agenda without fully disclosing or receiving informed consent from us to represent both parties. She played both sides of the sale without telling us, and with this buyer, her sales commission had almost doubled! When I confronted Ms. Housand with why she didnt disclose this material fact to us, her defense was that she aEURoewasnt required toaEUR? tell us. While this is debatable (Google: Realtor Code of Ethics Standard of Practice 1-5) I was surprised to hear such a defense from a aEURoeprofessionalaEUR? who was about to receive a 5-figure commission check from me. It drastically changed the economics of the transaction to her benefit, and I was left feeling that we could have received a better deal had she not been so focused on making the buyer happy.In summary Ms. Housand was the reason this was the worst real estate experience of our lives.
AshleyFunk
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIED Bobbie went above and beyond to ensure we received the home we contracted for. Bobbie is extremely knowledgeable and professional and always kept our best interest in mind. I would definitely recommend her, especially for military members or retirees (like us) relocating to this area!
CharlesLanci
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIED From start to finish ~ buying our home, Bobbie & her associates answered every need our family had. Bobbie's down to earth, southern charm and professional qualities provided the positive outcome we were hoping to achieve in a short amount of time. We actually feel now as if we have acquired a whole new group of friends through Bobbie. I would highly recommend Bobbie & her team to anyone. My family & I want to wish Bobbie continued success. Thank you!!
User9186461
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIED When other brokers may have looked the other way, Bobbie helped our family through the difficulty of a short-sale...and from out-of-state. Her knowledge, expertise, integrity, and professionalism was greatly appreciated. We could not have "survived" the process without her!
Rimrockhome
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIED Bobbie is a pro!! Her honestly is unquestioned and she would never do anything that even comes close to being unethical. Her knowledge and patience in putting a deal together is highly evident. I would hire her again. - Rob Harrington
User0285835
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIED Bobbie is professional, trustworthy, extremely knowledgable of market, area and trends. The emerald coast was a new area for us when we moved here. She helped us to find the perfect home and introduced us to the area. She has become a friend and I would highly recommend here.
User0371668
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIED Loved her, very knowledgeable of all the programs that are available and willing to pull in the overtime to find what you want. Very supportive and quick to respond when you have questions. She is great!!!!!!!!
Rusntam
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIED Bobbie is extremely knowledgeable, reliable, competent, and professional. She sold our home faster than the other three homes on our street! Her communication with us and our buyer was excellent. She even helped shepherd both ours and the buyer's transaction right up until closing! Bobbie has definitely convinced me of the immeasurable value of having an experienced and knowledgeable Realtor to not only sell your home, but to help you find the right home.
Bart S.
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIED I am a mortgage lender doing business primarily in the Niceville market area. I have been involved in well over 400 real estate transactions in Okaloosa County and I do not know a Realtor with more market expertise than Bobbie Housand. I have had the privilege to work with her on dozens of transactions over many years, and have always been amazed at her ability to combine such a high level of expertise and professionalism with a friendly and compassionate personality. She is a great advocate for her customers whether they are buying or selling a home. I highly recommend Bobbie Housand to closest friends.
Maggiperk
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIED Bobbie was always able to schedule viewings for me quickly and she was always looking out for new properties coming on the market. She'd sent emails with listings or call if something showed up in my price-range with the features I wanted. She returned calls and emails in a timely manner and she was always sweet and friendly. But what really impressed me about Bobbie was, when push came to shove during the negotiations and at the closing, she knew her stuff and when the sellers lawyer tried to pull a fast one, she caught it right off the bat and refused to budge until the contract was corrected, saving me about $3000 in closing costs. I ended up with exactly what I was looking for, well within my price-range. She didn't try and talk me into more expensive properties, and she never got frustrated with me for taking my time or changing my mind about a house.
Dennphill
Review for Member: Bobbie Housand
ZillowVERIFIED I contacted Bobbie Housand after seeing her name on my Zillow visits, and a subsequent check of the Emerald Dunes website. After several emails to establish contact and explain what I was looking for in a (retirement) property in the Niceville area, I visited her in April 2011 with my wife for a day reviewing some available properties. I found her very personable and knowledgeable about the Niceville/Eglin/Destin area. My wife and I considered the visit very profitable. We have yet to select a property, hence incomplete items in review because our home buying process is still ongoing. To this point, I provide a high recommendation for her, and will update my review information later. UPDATED Jul 2012: One of the houses shown, later became (again) available, and we successfully made and offer, negotiated, and finally purchased a home in Sunset Beach in Bluewater Bay, Niceville, FL in June 2011. Bobby and her office were very helpful in the offer and purchase phase, and in some critical logistical issues that occurred at closing. A year later as I update this, we are fully relocated, enjoying the home and the new community and we offer high recommendations to Bobby and Emerald Dunes.
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