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What clients say about this agent....
Rcwik9
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIEDI had a valuable property to sell but the way was not necessarily straight forward. Karen and John were professional and easy to talk with about my options. I was immediately comfortable. My comfort was well placed when the property sold the first day it was listed. There were some administrative hurdles that needed to be overcome all the way through closing. I was the client and Karen and John fought for me through the end. Highly recommend.
Sandraprice145
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED We have worked with many real estate agents in the past. John and Karen Hockenberry went above and beyond the call of duty. We live at least a good hour from the home we were selling and they did so many things for us, such as letting plumbers, painters, etc. in the home to get it ready for the market. Professional and trust worthy. I would recommend them to anyone.
Amypcassidy
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED The Hockenberry Team is outstanding. Extremely helpful with guidance in how to prepare my parents home for the market for the best sale opportunity. I would highly recommend the Hockenberry Team, John and Karen are very professional, great knowledge about the local market and will guide you through the process seamlessly.
Dpwestrbrg
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen were wonderful. They were pleasant and attentive. They came to our home prior to listing the sale and gave excellent advice on how to improve a few things in the home. Their stager also provided valuable advice on showing the house. As an added bonus, they helped us rent the house back for a month so that we could make one move. I would highly recommend these real estate professionals.
Info10015
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Let me begin by saying that this is a story that could have gone very wrong. I had to go back east to tend to my mother, and six weeks after I got back there, she was dead.Since I was her only surviving relative, I had a lot of work to do. One of the big tasks on my to-do list was emptying the house and getting it ready for sale. And finding a local real estate agent to handle the sale.Now, since I have lived in Tucson, Arizona for many years, I'm not very familiar with the real estate market in eastern Pennsylvania. I also know that, because I'm dealing with things from across the country, it's easy for unscrupulous locals to take advantage of me.This is an issue I had to deal with when managing my late parents' affairs. There were some people and organizations who I had to shoo away from my folks.A friend of my family introduced me to the Hockenberrys, and oh, am I glad they did. They referred me to reputable local people for the work that the house needed. Those guys worked with the two companies that I had hired for landscaping and general contracting, and guess what? The old family home looked better than it had in years.Then came selling time. They put the "Coming Soon" sign up before the MLS listing went live. As I write this, I'm looking up the street at a nearby property with the same kind of sign. It's looking like it could tumble into the street at any time. Believe me, this sort of thing won't happen with the Hockenberrys.Two days after they officially listed, they had an open house. Which was packed. Multiple offers followed. The house went from listed to sold in just 11 days.Wowsers. I have never experienced a real estate transaction like this before.I can't recommend the Hockenberrys enough.
Balgadp
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen are real estate professionals of the highest degree. Our transaction was conducted in an expeditious and courteous manner. From the property analysis to the staging, presentation and closing every aspect was covered and most importantly explained in detail. Selling a home is a difficult, taxing journey. John and Karen's process smoothed the road for us making that journey a pleasant experience. When it's time for you to sell your home place it with John and Karen. Folks you can trust!
Jacchione7
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen helped us price our home perfectly and prepare it so that it would attract buyers. We sold our home for more than we expected and in only 22 hours. Throughout the process, Karen and John were kind, respectful and extremely knowledgeable about what buyers were looking for. I'm confident that we would not have had as much success with someone else.
Christinehannafin
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen helped us sell two houses, and buy one! They are very professional, were constantly in touch with us, promptly got us information and answered questions. Besides being outstanding realtors, they are fun and kind-hearted. I have recommended them to many friends, who also were thrilled with their expertise and friendship. They go way above and beyond, and are so very helpful and reassuring! John and Karen have lots of experience and knowledge, and are a pleasure to work with.
Lindaskq
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Karen is a professional with years of experience. She knows her market and was a true asset in selling my sisters home. She was responsive on all my questions and concerns and displayed expert negotiation skills. I would highly recommend her for any real estate transaction. I give her a 5 star rating!
Nitamattiola
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen helped us find and purchase a home for my mother in 2004. After nearly 14 very happy years in that home, my mom went on to her eternal home. The Hockenberry's couldn't have been kinder, more patient and more compassionate when they helped us prepare her place for sale. It was a quick and easy process, they expertly priced the home to sell, and our settlement couldn't have gone any better. John and Karen are true professionals and they are very knowledgeable about the real estate business. They truly care about their clients!
Joannyaworski
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Karen worked with us getting our house ready to sell. Although we had offers within a couple of weeks, circumstances unrelated to our realtor prevented us from selling our house. Graciously, Karen helped us find a very wonderful tenant within a week after our decision NOT to sell the house. I would highly recommend the house couple. They guided us through some surprising situations and helped us make sound decisions.
Wapentz
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED We have had the pleasure of working with John and Karen twice--15 years ago, they sold us our first home. As our family grew, it was time to spread out a bit and find a new home. There was no hesitation to work with John and Karen again to purchase that new home. We could not have been happier through each process. We had fun, learned a lot together, and will continue to do so.
User6508110
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen helped us through the trying process of selling our house. Dealing with a buyer backing out and then having the second buyer being very demanding, we relied on Karen and John's expertise and professionalism. It was a difficult time for us, and they helped us all the way through.
Andrea T.
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Karen was the best! We'd recommend her to anyone. Easy to work with, comprehensive, and made us feel like we were in good hands.She was a great liason between us, the mortgage company, and the seller. Karen has a wonderful disposition and she was very reliable and all and all a great realtor!
Kenneth L.
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Working with John and Karen as a buyer was an absolute pleasure. Both are exceptionally professional and generally lovely people. They were easy to get in touch with, responsive, and insightful. They are adept at navigating the real estate market. Their hard work and excellent guidance are the reason I am living in my dream home. I fully intend to use them in my next home search and could not recommend them enough.SEARCHING:In terms of the searching process, John and Karen helped me sort through multiple of properties to find the few that met my needs. Where other realtors I worked with in my search would send multiple listings that had dealbreakers, John and Karen provided impressive listing after impressive listing. When showing me different properties that were under consideration, they offered different perspectives that complemented each other perfectly - I left each property feeling like I knew all of its pros and cons. Importantly, they were also prompt - as soon as something good was on the market, I knew about it. In fact, John and Karen showed me the home I ultimately bought (and absolutely LOVE) before it even hit the market. Before the Zillow listing went up, I put an offer in and it was sold to me merely days after my visit. The town I purchased in had FAST moving inventory so this was critical.DECISION MAKING:In terms of narrowing down my choices, John and Karen gave candid and useful advice. Together, we covered every angle I could imagine. They never pressured me, but did provide extremely helpful insight on making a decision. I knew I could ask them anything, anytime, and they would do their absolute utmost to answer me. Looking back, I can genuinely say that their advice is what led me to my dream home, when I was previously thinking of settling for a more expensive, less ideal, property.NEGOTIATING:John and Karen helped me navigate the negotiation process, from offer to closing, and made sure I was comfortable the entire way. We hashed out scenarios over and over again.SUPPORTING ROLES:John and Karen have an excellent list of contacts - from home inspectors, to mortgage brokers, to decorators. Their referrals have all been excellent and, because John and Karen view things from a relationship-based perspective, they have continued to help me set up in my new home well after closing.John and Karen are the real deal and any potential buyer would be well served to get in touch with them.
Sammy3918
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Extremely responsive and knowledgeable which was so important in a market where the best houses in our budget were selling in hours. John and Karen are a great team and each brought something to the table. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone buying or selling a home! Be sure to listen to them with how to prepare your home for sale. They sold our condo in two days with multiple offers above list!
Alzuccarello
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Totally professional, extremely responsive to all questions & requests and a joy to work with. Our home was sold in a matter of weeks, and still may have received the best sale price of any homes sold in our village, and neighborhood.
Jjferroni1
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Karen and John are true professionals...they did a great job marketing and selling our home and I would highly recommend them if you are in the market to either sell or purchase a home.
Barilaro20
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Karen and John represented us for the sale of our home in the summer of 2016. From our initial meeting, they were knowledgeable of the market and we felt the list price they suggested for our home was accurate. Our home sold in 2 weeks for full asking price. Then the unexpected occurred, our plan to relocate to Florida changed. We reached out to Karen and John and they assessed our needs and were always responsive, and flexible with our needs. This husband and wife team know the real estate business very well, they are great representatives in either a buy or sell situation. We highly recommend Karen and John for your next real estate need.Ken and Barb
Srsholes
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Karen and John could have not been more professional and helpful through my buying process. They were available through every step even at times when it was not required of them. This gave me the confidence that every aspect of the process was being taken care of. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for an agent.
Taralien07
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED This is our second time working with John and Karen Hockenberry. They did a fantastic job of selling our home and finding us a new one. They are very professional, have lots of knowledge, great advice and always available when needed. They always gave us honest opinions to ensure we made informative decisions. Selling and buying can be very stressful and they made the entire process fun and stress free. I'm so glad we were able to work with them again and highly recommend John and Karen!!
Mholmes 1.
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED I felt very prepared walking into settlement. I'd use them again! Having both Karen & John's experience was a big help. They even stayed in touch after settlement, whenever I've had questions!
Caren R.
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED I would highly recommend John & Karen Hockenbery. They were extremely knowledgeable professional and available for any kind of question I might have had..You are in excellent hands with the Hockenbery's
Robnchar60
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED After living in our Westtown home for 48+years, it was a difficult decision to make. Seeing the success of Karen & John Hockenberry especially in our neighborhood, they were our obvious choice. They proved to be not only professional in every detail, but considerate & compassionate to our feelings. We had worked hard to keep our home updated and well cared for over the years. Our home was under contract in 6 days and sold to that same person.
Lisa E.
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Their knowledge of the real estate market was very impressive. Sold my mothers home in less tan 2 months. Always answered any questions i had quickly. I was very happy with my experience, will recommend Karen and John.
Jennie E.
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Karen and John are such a helpful and knowledgeable team. They went the extra mile for us, showing us properties multiple times and giving us great recommendations for a Handyman and other services. They were also great about getting back to any questions we had. I would highly recommend them.
Jmshinn
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED We could not have been happier with the service that Karen and John provided.From our first contact with them up to settlement,they were very professional and knowledgeable. We have given our friends and family their card because we know Karen and John will get the job done. Our home home sold in less than a week! They were great!
Bill O.
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen were amazing start to finish. They did a wonderful job assisting my wife and I as we searched for a new home for our family. I recommend them to anyone who is looking for a qualified and trusted team to help them with their new home purchase.
Joekris1
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Both were extremely competent and caring I was very satisfied and would highly recommend them to others. Every time I had a question they were there for me they were a call away. I am extremely satisfied with the turnaround time. Settlement went smoothly.
User0241235
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen were amazing start to finish. They did a wonderful job assisting my wife and I as we searched for a new home for our family. I recommend them to anyone who is looking for a qualified and trusted team to help them with their new home purchase.
User2258216
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Karen and John are very professional and helpful in evaluating potential homes. Karen had a knack for finding the qualities we were searching for. John had particular insight into the utilities and construction issues that helped us in choosing a new home. They are a coordinated and balanced team.
Whitehar
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED They were very professional, but also very friendly and made us feel comfortable that they had our best interests always first. We highly recommend their services, and would use them again.
Www P.
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen developed a high profile sales plan which included print, open-houses, videos and brochures. I was living in Europe but was able to trust them will full access to my home and they ran the process completely - which is what I wanted since I am not an agent. The greatest challenge of a seller is to realize that my personal taste does not always relate to the masses - they made color/design recommendations that were inexpensive but high value to buyers so my place was move-in ready. Despite other homes being $200k less in the neighborhood, mine sold first!
Tweise
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen developed a high profile sales plan which included print, open-houses, videos and brochures. I was living in Europe but was able to trust them will full access to my home and they ran the process completely - which is what I wanted since I am not an agent. The greatest challenge of a seller is to realize that my personal taste does not always relate to the masses - they made color/design recommendations that were inexpensive but high value to buyers so my place was move-in ready. Despite other homes being $200k less in the neighborhood, mine sold first!
Codysmomuk
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Karen and John made the whole process of finding and buying my home as stress free, quick, and easy as anyone could ask for. I changed my mind several times and they were patient and extremely helpful throughout the entire process.
Tjmett2
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Karen and john were very attentive, professional, with a deep understanding of the real estate market. they were relentless in approach to finding the desired house that we were looking for. We traveled to Broomall, west chester, and all points in between. They were extremely knowlegable in point out the pros and cons of each property we looked at. Additional assisting us in how to make our house more desirable to potential buyers
Maryruegg
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen are true professionals. They know the Chester County area inside and out....and what it takes to show a property in it's best details. The services they provided - from first rate, professional photos of our house and property to the outstanding staging recommendations helped sell our unusual property quickly. I would highly recommend hiring the HOUSE COUPLE as your listing agent!
Hbaloun
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen Hockenberry assessed our needs and likes and within three days had the answer. In addition, one of us was out-of-town. We spoke by phone. They listened to my requirements and when I arrived the work was done. Thank you John and Karen. We have a beautiful new home and we are so happy.
Zuser20140712140902185
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED They make a great team. They were there to answer our questions anytimewe called. Both have their specilties and this came in to play a number of time during the long hot August.All inn all it was a very positive experience. I would recommend them to anyone. When Karin first came to the house she gave advise on how I could improve the appearance of the home. The best part of this is she did it in a way that did not hurt my feelings or make me feel inferior.
Wsommers5
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John & Karen were a pleasure to work with! They provided outstanding service throughout the entire home sale process. We received multiple offers and ultimately accepted an offer above our asking price. We would highly recommend them to anyone selling a home in the area!
Niamh7777
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen helped me sell two homes in Chester County, Pa. They also found me a beautiful home to purchase that was in my budget, That in itself was no easy task! John and Karen were friendly, respectful and extremely knowledgeable. They walked me through the entire process of first selling my home, and then purchasing another. Their recommendations concerning the best way to sell a home were spot on. In a tough market, my homes both sold within a few months. They also have a stellar reputation in the real estate community, and are on great terms with many other agents. They are a perfect team, and bend over backwards for their clients. In addition to their real estate expertise, John and Karen are a very disarming couple. Their sincerity and kindness flows through them, and enhances everything they do. Trusting them to help me make major real estate decisions was effortless. Hiring "The House Couple" was the best real estate decision I ever made.
User4837560
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen were excellent to work wiith. They were professional and extremely knowledgeable. The insights they provided throughout the entire process was spot on from start to finish. They made the process of selling the house much easier, securing 4 full price bids the first day. We would highly recommend them!
Ameya P.
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen helped us find our first home. Our timelines were very aggressive and more over it was just before the holiday season that we started looking for the house. Not only John and Karen understood our requirements but also made sure we get to see some options as soon as possible. Their guidance and insight into buying the house was useful. And we were able to find this amazing place which we now call home. Thanks John and Karen and we would love to recommend you to our friends and family and also wish you all the best for your work.
K D.
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED We used John and Karen to sell our home when relocating to California. They provided advice and resources to ensure we could quickly prepare and staging our home to maximized the sale price. We sold our home in 2 weeks! They were extremely responsive throughout the sale process. We would highly recommend them.
Carjoe63
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Our experience with the Hockenberry's was very positive and professional. They suggested to us that our property was exceptional and provided a pricing strategy that produced excellent and quick results.The best part of our transaction was that all parties, including buyers, were completely satisfied with the end result!Joe and Carolann and Mc Fadden
User1780360
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED We were moving to the area and John & Karen were recommended to us by the realtor we were using to sell our house (she was unfamiliar with the area and knew they would be more helpful). They were excellent! They took the time to explain the various steps of the process and to help us search for our ideal home. We really felt that they were looking out for us and made house hunting/purchasing an enjoyable experience!
User8273155
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED Karen and John were terrific to work with and we are so happy and thankful we met them 12 years ago when shopping for our home in Chester County, PA. They are such kind and caring people, and really listen to what you want and need. You won't be disappointed if you choose the Hockenberry team. We love them - and you will too!
User861291
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen are true professionals. They helped us sell our house and we got 3 offers in one week!! They are wonderful to work with and go out of the way for their clients. They are truly a great team!!
User2183496
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen are outstanding real estate professionals who offer not only an excellent skill set but are always attuned to the unique needs of their clients. I had the good fortune of working with them on both buying and selling my home, during a time when the real estate market was especially challenging. They were my steadfast advocates throughout and even went the extra mile to ensure that my home was the right fit at the right price! They are the best of the best!
User5083865
Review for Member: Karen Hockenberry
ZillowVERIFIED John and Karen Hockenberry are fabulous people! They went over and above the call of duty for us. Our home was a short sale and the process took a few days short of 6 months to complete. Karen worked hours communicating with both banks. I never felt like everything wasn't going to work out. I had faith in their expertise!!
