ZillowVERIFIEDI cannot recommend my realtor Gina Montenegro enough. But I will try. Because I was downsizing dramatically after retirement and selling my home in Galveston, I was under a lot of stress looking for a small condo in Houston for this next stage of my life. Purchasing a condo was a whole new experience for me. And when my Galveston home sold faster than I thought, the stress only increased since I had to work with a tight move-out schedule. Fortunately, when I called a real estate agency in Houston to show me a condo I saw for sale, Gina Montenegro appeared. Her professionalism and ability to keep me calm, focused, and informed during the search and my final purchase is highly commendable! From the very beginning right up to the closing, I liked her positive aEURoewe can do thisaEUR? attitude. She was quick to build my trust as she listened thoughtfully to what I wanted in my next home. She is very knowledgeable regarding the Houston housing market. We looked at numerous possibilities all over the city until I found the perfect home. Always punctual, she was prepared with information about the condos and answered my questions about all kinds of new details for me regarding condo parking spaces, HOA fees, common areas, and homeowner association bylaws. I particularly appreciate her patience as I tried to imagine what furniture I should keep in a new, much smaller space and what balcony or patio would work for my elderly cat. She was honest and open about each space and pointed out fine details I would not have noted. She communicates clearly and carefully explains answers to questions both over the phone and in emails. I knew she had other clients; however, when we were together at a potential site, she made me feel as if I were her top priority. And somehow she was always available for home tours. When we finally found the best condo for me, she was persistent in negotiating the price and necessary repairs. We found many problems with the air-conditioning and heating system. A strong advocate for me, she was straightforward and firm regarding its replacement. At one point I feared that I would have to call off the deal -- but she was quick to resolve the problem. She next guided me through each step in the closing process, and I was soon in my new home. I would definitely call on Gina if I were ever to sell my condo. Her great attitude, strategic mindset, imagination, exceptional understanding of the Houston housing market, and clear love of her profession make her one of the best realtors I have ever had the pleasure of joining forces with to find my ideal new home.
