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What clients say about this agent....
Jestin J.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIEDWorking with Collete was honestly one of the best decisions I made during my home sale after moving across the country. From our first conversation, it was clear she is someone who goes beyond the basics aEUR" Collette understood my urgency and immediately put together a tailored plan that brought real, qualified buyers right to the door who have an affinity for mid-century modern homes. What stood out most is how thorough, genuine, reasonable and her decades of experience came in handy in this tough market, which she used to my advantage. I always felt in the loop and never had to wonder what was happening next aEUR" from price strategy to the final negotiations, everything moved faster and smoother than I thought possible. While still a bit stressful to sell a home, but Collette took that stress off my plate. I ended up with a great sale in reasonable time, and I genuinely felt like a priority through the whole process. If you want someone who knows the local market and brings serious results, Collette is the real deal.
John P.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette did not professionally communicate a change in closing dates to all parties resulting in increased costs and additional professional time sacrificed and the emergency rescheduling of all logistics. She offered no apology or compensation and failed to follow up with all parties the week of closing. If you want someone to treat your potential buyers unprofessionally, she will not disappoint.
Jamie P.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette helped my husband and I find our first home. From the initial conversation to closing day, Collette was always there to help. Shes enthusiastic and had qualities of a teacher, which was important to us as first time home buyers. She was thorough and explained every part of the process. Her tenure in real estate was so obvious from the beginning. She was great about calling out good or bad features of houses that I wouldnt have even thought about. Ill be recommending Collette to anyone I know that is house hunting! Shes the best!
Counselortupper
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette is AMAZING! (and funny-bonus!) She really gets it, she us able to quickly understand what you need. Her background knowledge was invaluable to our house hunting adventure, and she's not afraid of doing the digging to find the important information on the properties. We moved 1500 miles and were using in person & video ways of looking at properties, and at no point did we feel under represented or left waiting. Collette & her team are the ONLY way to go!
Lee N.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and her team have handled the sale and purchase of our old and new homes for my husband and I in 2019 and the sale of my mothers condo just this week. They are extremely knowledgeable, supportive and provide excellent communication throughout the entire process. This includes their administrative staff as well. We always know we are in good hands with Collette and her team. Thank you again!
Pampetkas
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and her team were fantastic! We put our home on the market just after the Feds started their interest rate hikes and Collette still managed to get a contract very close to the asking price. Her team is efficient and kept us well informed every step of the way. We moved out of Atlanta prior to putting our home on the market and left everything in Collette's very capable hands. We only returned to Atlanta for the closing and it went off without a hitch!
Homeowner158
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Susan Haddon and Collette McDonald constantly pushed me towards homes above my explicitly stated budget or at the very upper end. It is clear that Susan was either incapable or unwilling to try to get me the best price on my home, which looking back - I clearly overpaid for. I'm sure Collette is a great selling agent, but don't count on her and especially not Susan to advocate on your behalf as a buyer.
Alexanderchester8
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette was spectacular! We got exactly the house we needed with minimum hassle. She also got us contractors to fix up some items, all of whom gave good estimates. I would recommend her highly. Definitely the best agent I've ever dealt with.Alec Chester
Mary V.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette McDonald is truly the wizard of real estate! We used Collette for both selling and buying a home over the summer with terrific results. Collette was the consummate professional and her negotiation skills are unmatched. If you have seen a Collette house video, you know her talent!! In fact, the sole reason our buyers came to see our house was Collettes video. A special shout-out to Collettes Associate, Susan Haddon, for showing us houses with great knowledge, grace and humor. Selling and buying a house can be a stressful time so having Collette and Susan to partner with us made all the difference!
Cindeeriordan
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette McDonald is truly the wizard of real estate! We used Collette for both selling and buying a home over the summer with terrific results. Collette was the consummate professional and her negotiation skills are unmatched. If you have seen a Collette house video, you know her talent!! In fact, the sole reason our buyers came to see our house was Collettes video. A special shout-out to Collettes Associate, Susan Haddon, for showing us houses with great knowledge, grace and humor. Selling and buying a house can be a stressful time so having Collette and Susan to partner with us made all the difference!
Jmax890
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED This is our fourth transaction with Collette (2 sales and 2 buys). Collette and her son helped us find the right house in the perfect location. She is very knowledgeable, and that is an advantage in this market.
Kmmcminn
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED After interviewing several agents we were most impressed with Collette. From day one she gave us expert guidance - comparing our house to recent sales, staging, recommended updates, pricing, and marketing plan. The process went very smoothly which took a lot of stress off of us. She was always quickly available. She is an absolute professional and was a lot of fun to work with.I was impressed and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a real estate professional!
User168599
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED This is the second home we sell with Collette. Her presentation and marketing has been on-point both times and we got a quick sale and the price we wanted. Highly recommend.
Linda M.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and her team made selling out home stress free and easy. She held an open house 3 days after she listed it and sold it. She got the price we wanted with no negotiations. We highly recommend her!!
Zoomster65
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED We were in a jam and needed to relocate and find a home in Atlanta in six weeks. Collette and her son rolled up their sleeves and literally made the process seamless and with minimal stress. I wish the group representing us on the sale of our home in New Jersey was even half as good as Collette and her team. They are very hands on, always in control, and will represent your best interests every step of the way. Ive bought and sold at least ten homes over the past 30 years and Collette and her team were by far the best weve ever had the pleasure of working with. The toughest negotiators and consummate professionals. Highest recommendation.
User4880385
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and her team were a dream to work with,She advised in on what to do to get the best price for our home of 22 years,she went above and beyond, in the selling and buying of our new home. She got us more than the asking price The best real estate team in Atlanta and beyond A great big thank you from the Lords
Amandargezovich
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED I wouldn't navigate a real estate transaction without Collette and her team. Her knowledge and relationships are invaluable when buying and/or selling your home. Her team is supportive and are always on your side. Whatever your need as a seller or buyer they have the answers and guidance to make your experience profitable both financially and emotionally. We have been on both sides of the fence and Collette and her team are the absolute best!
Gerard R.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED My wife and I have bought and sold over 10 houses in the last 30 years and I have been very critical of realtors in the past until we hired Collette to market and sell our home. Collette and her staff were so professional that I would not even categorize her as a realtor. To me this would be an insult. Collette was so professional, friendly and caring that we knew whatever price she sold our house for was going to be the best price we could get. And Collette sold our house for more than we expected. Quick responses, a general sense of caring, working hard to get us the best deal for us, a plan to market the house, professional videos and pictures, and a program she uses that allows us to view the responses from other realtors is like nothing we've experienced before. Collette has succeeded in developing a new way of selling a house and it works. Thank you!
User8889185
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and Declan are absolutely amazing! Every detail of our purchase was kept track of and addressed. We felt very secure knowing everything was being handled efficiently and with such professionalism. We purchased from out of state and it was wonderful to have complete trust that everything would be properly handled. Collette has vast knowledge and resources and will get the job done and done well. Collette and her team are true advocates that I would always want in my corner if I am ever in the market again. Thank you both so much!
Laurelmcgschmitt
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I worked with Collette and her team both when buying our house in 2018 and again selling it in 2021. Collette and her team are awesome, they are on top of every detail, responsive and incredibly knowledgable. You are in good hands with Collette, I would highly recommend her to any and all, you will not be disappointed!
Gigiacla
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED I found Collette from another homeowner in the neighborhood. She sold my neighbors house quickly, and I knew she had a good feel for the area. She was very positive and had great suggestions for our house. She was kind and supportive as we prepared the house to sell, and so easy to work with. We actually spoke off and on over the course of almost two years before we actually listed the house. Once listed, we had several offers in a matter of days. I highly recommend Collette and her company
Fritzmiller
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and her team were responsive, efficient, and clearly experienced. Selling a house is both exciting and stressful. Collette's greatest strength is keeping her clients calm during what is otherwise a very stressful event. Her calm, confident leadership is a credit to her skill as a real estate agent. When hiccups and unexpected snags arise -- as it inevitably did during our sale -- she patiently took the time to explain the process and masterfully usher the process through to what was a very desirable outcome.
Elaineflord
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED We highly recommend Collette McDonald as a realtor. She made the process easy from beginning to end. She was just a text or phone call away for all our questions and concerns about selling our home. Collette got us over 8 offers on our home and it sold in 48hrs!!!! AMAZING!!! Dont waste your time with inexperienced realtors. Collette McDonald & Associates are the best realtors in Georgia!!
Tmeiii
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and her team went above and beyond expectations. No one is ever prepared for the process of listing a home, but the experience and relationships Collettes team bring to the table make getting your home ready for market simple and financially rewarding. I will use Collette and her team for all my residential transactions going forward. She is a market maker and she represents you like you are her only client.I would never believe I could get the maximum price for my home by listing below market, but Collettes strategy is proven! We listed below market and had 4 offers well above market in just 4 days. Experience and market knowledge matter and I would trust no one but Collette for my next home.
Nmfrey7685
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and her team helped us execute a time constricted relocation in a very competitive and tricky market. Collette always listened to us and talked through difficult decisions with us, helping us keep the priorities we communicated front and center. We would highly recommend Collette in helping anyone navigate the Atlanta metro market when buying or selling.
Jackson P.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED We had an absolutely fantastic experience working with Collette. To explain what makes her such an outstanding realtor, it is best to focus not on the things that you expect from any realtor, but instead the things that make her unique:Market Knowledge: Collette's knowledge of the local market, especially in the Brookhaven-Chamblee corridor, is second to none. Beyond just understanding market data, comps, etc., Collette can tell you down to the street level the history, background, future value, etc. of a home there.Finding Unique Solutions: In both our sale and purchase transaction, there were complexities that she helped us solve that other agents would not be able to facilitate. Creative solutions such as temporary occupancy, pre-closing renovations, etc.Maximizing Home Value: Before going to market with our previous house, I had a "best case scenario" number in mind for what we could get for it. We exceeded that number easily. Collette does more than simply put a for sale sign in the front yard and post your listing. She invests in a consultant for staging your home, HD video tours, social media posts, livestreams, etc. to get the word out about your home and to make it shine.Honesty: Collette will always lookout for your best interest as a client. Sometimes that means sharing news you might not want to hear or pushing against an action you're considering, but you will never doubt her motive. It only took us not following Collette's advice once or twice before we learned our lesson!Support Team: Collette's support team is excellent. They are fast, efficient, and extremely helpful with any questions or concerns.I'll conclude by saying that we didn't know what we were missing in previous real estate transactions until we worked with Collette. It is an added bonus that she is a joy to work with. She will change your perception of the value a realtor can provide for you as a client, and I would recommend her to anyone.
Holly A.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette really delivers. She knows the market and did a great job helping me strategize as to how to sell my townhouse for top dollar quickly. She made the process painless, protected my interests and moved a dicey deal along with confidence and efficiency.Use her - you won't be sorry.
Susanhmesa
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED I highly recommend Collette Mcdonald! I didnt have to worry about a thing or get overly involved in the transaction because of her, her systems and her team of people taking care of the details. Colettes knowledge and expertise in negotiations, made this a very seamless transaction. If I ever buy or sell again in Atlanta she will be my agent!
Zuser20180115193519827
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED This is our second time working with Collette and her team over the past 14 years. We received top dollar in under 6 days on the sale of our house and they helped us purchase our new home that same month. They were quick to answer any and all questions. I wouldn't think to use anyone else. You want Collette in your corner!
Matt J.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette is the best in the business. She will fight so hard to get you exactly what you want. And she knows the area as well as anyone could. She got us a house we love, in a neighborhood we love, and saved us a ton of money in doing so! I am so glad that Collette was on our team and I would absolutely do business with her again. I would highly recommend her.
Chris A.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED We contacted Collette to sell our property after seeing her name on many other houses near us and it was a great move. She gave us needed advice on what to fix, what not to worry about, and the best pricing for the home. We sold quickly and got more for it than we even expected. We'll definitely be using her for our future real estate transactions!
Michael L.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and her team are outstanding on all aspects of the project. Amazingly professional, Collette and team took charge quickly, advised how to get our house ready for sale, took amazing photos of our home, and recorded a compelling video that really made the listing shine.Collette and team helped us overcome obstacles in the selling process, and stayed upbeat and positive across all interactions. Net/net, we were able to close at the price we wanted, and we need to give credit to Collette for an outstanding job done. Collette and team are the best!
Metajoe
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Provided excellent advice prior to listing. Helped us decide if we should or should not put our home on market during difficult cornavirus situation.followed her advice. Listed and sold in less than a week.
Zuser20150613151959498
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Excellent job, expert service, and a pleasure to work with! Collette has helped my family many times with house hunting and selling, and every time it has been a smooth experience and I feel like we received the best service out there.
Mdcon1066
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Can think of literary nothing negative to say. Collette and every member of her team that Ive dealt with have been courteous, thorough, professional, and dependable.Theyve helped me purchase and sell several investment homes over the last three years, and their expertise has been invaluable. I dont know what I would do without Collette.
Howardroath
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and her associates were very helpful finding us a home, we could afford, in a highly sought after neighborhood. The home had multiple offers above the ask and she guided us through a successful bid and closing. Collette had an extensive knowledge of the area she and her staff were always responsive to our needs and looked out for our best interest.
Alexi E.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and her team were there every step of the way and helped throughout the entire process. They were there at any time to schedule viewings and setup any referrals with different contractors once I was ready to close.
Bjwillia50
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and her team provided us the total package when it came to helping my wife and I sell and buy our homes. They do a lot of things well, but specifically their professionalism, experience, and communication are highlights. Collette has a lot of knowledge about the area and many years of real estate experience, which helped her to guide us when we needed to make key decisions. Buying and selling can be stressful, but Collette and her team were able to step in to make the process seamless. They have a strong reputable network that helped us with tasks like staging, financing, contractors, and inspections. Lastly, Collette is patient. My wife and I changed our mind several times over the course of the process. We can also be demanding at times. She and the team patiently worked with us to ensure we had a positive customer experience.
User129949
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and her team are simply the best. From start to finish they made the process as easy and seamless as possible. Immediate responses to my question made the process very comfortable. I would not go anywhere else for my real estate needs.
Gabush4
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED We listed two properties with Collette which both sold the first weekend on the market. Her staging expert and internal team for both the marketing and the closing processes know what they are doing. Their responsiveness is what you really want from a realtor. In this part of Atlanta, her team is the best.
Lchazelwood
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and her team are awesome! She was very professional, knowledgeable and responsive. She helped us sell our current house and find a new house very quickly. We really valued her expertise and input. Her admin staff was also excellent.
Lee N.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and her team are awesome! She was very professional, knowledgeable and responsive. She helped us sell our current house and find a new house very quickly. We really valued her expertise and input. Her admin staff was also excellent.
Kellycarroll A.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED I knew that I would hire Collette and team long before I ever decided to sell my home. I saw her signs everywhere and now I understand why. Collette and her team were fantastic! They were responsive, professional, and very knowledgeable about the community and comparable home prices. Don't sell your house or buy a new one without first hiring Collette and team.
Moorekate6
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED I wish I could give Collette more than 5 stars on everything, and that's rare coming from me. Firstly, we did our homework before committing to Collette as our Seller's Agent. There are a few other Agents / Real Estate teams on Zillow that appear to have amazing reviews and client experience for Brookhaven. When we asked friends, neighbors, and colleagues to share their experiences with each of the top Agents in Brookhaven, Collette shined above the rest. Our experience was no different. She listened and truly understood what was important to us in the process of selling our home, educated us (first-time sellers!), and always had our back. We were initially skeptical about listing home with an Agent in the first place (we bought without an Agent) because of the expense of commission. On the other side of the process, we are without a doubt 100% sure, our home sold for A LOT more money than we could have ever sold it ourselves or a second rate real estate company could. If we had sold it ourselves, we wouldn't have come out with nearly as much as we did even after paying commission. Collette was worth every dollar.Along with pricing and marketing our house perfectly, I believe her greatest strength is negotiating. As a Seller, you realize there could be a point of indifference for your Agent, where his/her commission only changes only slightly but could be the difference of ten thousand dollars on your net outcome. Not for Collette. She negotiated perfectly to get the outcomes that were important for us and for many things she'd never see any commission on (furniture, time, etc.). Her team is great and make the process of selling your home as painless as possible. I'd recommend anyone looking to sell their home list with Collette and would be happy to share more details of our experience as a reference to anyone considering Collette. We'll definitely be using her when we're ready to buy again!
Khalia W.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and her team were amazing! They really walked closely with us in the home buying process. Collette is extremely knowledgeable about cities, school systems, and the process as a whole. We are pleased with our experience!
Player8411
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette was by far the best real estate agent I have ever worked with! From the time we first discussed what my family was looking for in a home and what we were avoiding, she sent us properties that matched the criteria. When we met up for site visits, Collette arrived with a plan, and portfolio with the details of every location on the agenda she created. As she navigated us from location to location, her knowledge of each area and how it would affect our family was astounding. We learned so much about Atlanta in the few hours with her, I could teach a class on it. From start to finish, her company was professional, organized, and responsive.For anyone interested real estate in or around Atlanta, Collette is who you need to see!
Jfhowting
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and her team were great to work with. Very knowledgeable and 100% behind us every step of the way. You wont find a better agent to represent you in the Brookhaven area.
User4036041
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette McDonald and colleagues are knowledgeable regarding real estate trends, home value whether buying or selling, personable in deciding to list your property or purchasing a new place. She listens, she responds, and most importantly she protects you from making wrong choices. Her team consists of contract experts who are degreed in law so getting tricked or push into signing is impossible! We know all these characteristics of her team because we listed a home, we bought a newly constructed townhome, and we referred her to our family who are listing and buying. Collette and team thank you for being professional and willing to help us with our real estate needs.
Sharron V.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette McDonald and colleagues are knowledgeable regarding real estate trends, home value whether buying or selling, personable in deciding to list your property or purchasing a new place. She listens, she responds, and most importantly she protects you from making wrong choices. Her team consists of contract experts who are degreed in law so getting tricked or push into signing is impossible! We know all these characteristics of her team because we listed a home, we bought a newly constructed townhome, and we referred her to our family who are listing and buying. Collette and team thank you for being professional and willing to help us with our real estate needs.
Dan H.
Review for Member: Collette McDonald
ZillowVERIFIED Collette and Christina were awesome. Christina acted as our buyer agent, took us to different neighborhoods, toured around, saw a lot of houses (several more than once) and was just very available, both in person, email, and text, throughout the whole process. Had great advice and opinions on different houses, work that could be done, etc. When we entered into contract, went through inspection, and ultimately closed, Collette REALLY shined. Her level of knowledge about closing, inspections, what is important, what isn't... and ability to negotiate through amendments to the contract was just awesome. We were in great hands.
