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Marla P.
Review for Member: Kim Ott
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ReviewKim is the real deal. She handle every detail (including but not limited to) getting new batteries for my fan, disposable of old batteries, meeting contractors to fix roof, pick up my mail, get my house cleaned and so much more. I could go on and on. I was so impressed by her knowledge and interpersonal skills that I cant say enough. I know her success in Indio will grow bigger than she may desire. If you are lucky to work with her you might just make a new friend. She is an all star in my eyes.
Rocsnort
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ReviewMy siblings and I were selling an inherited property that was in poor condition. I was referred to Kim Ott and that could not have been better advice. She is patient and straightforward and got it sold in a timely manner despite some curveballs. We fully endorse her and Compass for your needs
Jsgra57
Review for Member: Kim Ott
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ReviewWe started working with Kim back in 2021 and after several changes in strategy (ours not Kim's) we finally listed our home for sale in July 2022. Throughout the entire process of us deciding whether we were going to sell or not and then finally making the decision Kim was patient, gave us excellent advice and counsel, and then extremely responsive and moved quickly when we finally decided to move out of state and sell. Because of Kim's expertise and knowledge of the market our home sold in 4 days...and this was as the market was making a downturn! We cannot recommend Kim and her team highly enough...all are hard working and good people on top of it!
Naveen K.
Review for Member: Kim Ott
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ReviewKim Ott and Sean Tannenbaum helped us find our first ever single-family home in Dublin, CA. Throughout our home-search process, they guided us with their expertise and knowledge. They were very approachable and always responded to our queries very quickly. Being first time home buyers, they walked us through the overall process while explaining each step in detail. They also provided suitable recommendations to us for handyman , general contractor, landscapers etc., in order to make move-in very easy for us. Kim's years of experience was definitely an asset for us . We are very satisfied with their services and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to buy a house.
Puakev3
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewMy wife and I just bought our first home, and going into the process we were aware of how difficult, complex, and frustrating the process could be. But our actual experience turned out to be incredibly smooth, orderly, and predictable, and we attribute that to the exemplary support and guidance we received from Jennifer Chauvin. Jennifer was incredibly responsive, well-informed about the housing market in our area, and on top of all that she could not be a more pleasant and engaging personality. Jennifer was indispensable throughout the process, letting us know about properties coming on the market that suited our needs, providing us in a timely manner with information about properties we inquired about, gave us realistic and accurate assessments of the suitability of various properties for our situation. Put simply, we could not have had a better person guiding us through our first homebuying experience.
Meilan C.
Review for Member: Kim Ott
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ReviewJennifer and Kim are the best agents we have ever worked with. They are super considerate and patient to our needs. As a first home buyer, we have no idea of the whole process, and don't know how to go through the inspection reports with hundreds of pages. Jennifer and Kim were very patient and taught us how to read the documents - most importantly, they pointed out red flags for us. They were not pushing us to buy a home with substantial problems - which are not easy for first home buyers to identify. Jennifer and Kim had spent a lot of time for showing various houses for us. By understanding our need and preference, they can provide accurate feedback for every inventory. When we were in contract, they were also super responsive and helpful! They did their best to accommodate our needs, and made the process much easier and smooth for us. I have to say we cannot imagine buying a home without them!We are now enjoying our new home very much, and truly appreciate Jennifer and Kims help! They are super trustworthy, professional and patient agents, and I definitely recommend them to everyone in need of buying a home in the east bay!
Jie C.
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewBest agent we've worked with. Very responsive -- all my questions are answered. If he can't answer immediately, he always followed up. Easy to work with, not pushy. Great insights at offering stage that helped us to get our property.
User195604
Review for Member: Kim Ott
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ReviewWe sold a 5200 sq.ft Home-New Construction . Kim did a great job, also her team is excellent, for getting the job done, was very responsive & helpful at all times. Thank you
Kmaniar4
Review for Member: Kim Ott
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ReviewKim and Andre are true professionals. Kim helped us get our home on the market and ready for sale in 3 weeks. She was responsive to all our questions and kept us informed of any changes. She also has a great team of people who helped us with minor fixes and staging. Her honest and clear communication helped everyone stay on track. She also set realistic expectations about timelines and price estimate and we were able to get the price we wanted for our home sale. After our initial meeting with her we decided to use her team for buying our next home as well. Andre helped us through the buying process. Kim and Andre's knowledge and experience helped us see both the potential and pitfalls of the homes we were looking at. I really appreciated their honesty and patience as we went through the buying process. They helped us navigate through some difficult negotiations with the sellers to enable us to purchase our new home. I would highly recommend Kim and Andre for your real estate needs.
Mimitotwo
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewKim Ott recently sold my home in the San Francisco East Bay. She was extremely knowledgeable, always available to answer questions, quick to respond to my texts and calls. Thanks to her network of skilled contractors, she was able to get me the best prices on repairs and upgrades needed to get the best price for my home and her connection to a concierge company enabled me to get a no-interest loan to cover costs that I paid back in closing. She took care of every aspect of the sale from arranging inspections, hiring workers, cleaning, staging, photographing and videotaping. We had more than 30 showings in three days, got many great offers, sold in three days and got more than $150,000 above asking!
Mccammonrn
Review for Member: Kim Ott
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ReviewKim was a wonderful professional to work with. Her job wasnt easy having to work with several family members in the beginning. She had tremendous patience working with two siblings who lived in the house we needed to sell and assisted with finding them new housing so we could start renovations. Kim kept me updated with all the renovations and communicated anything that needed to be addressed. Kim is very organized, keeps to the scheduled timeline and communicates when things are going to be delayed. I live out of state so the services Kim and her team offer was a huge advantage for me. I strongly recommend Kim as a realtor.
Zuser20180525140552782
Review for Member: Kim Ott
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ReviewWe were connected to Sean randomly through a listing we were interested in... and a couple of months later we are in a great home in a neighborhood we love! Sean has an awesome network (was able to get our home off market), has solid experience, and is very timely and attentive. Really enjoyed working with him as a first time home buyer!
JUHA V.
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewOur family moved from Washington to Bay Area in June and Andre (together with his colleague Kim) helped us to find our dream home from Danville (Escrow closed in August). We are extremely happy on Andres work in all aspects and highly recommend him.We were searching for home from Danville/Pleasanton/San Ramon area and Andre knew the local market extremely well. As we were going through houses, he was always very transparent on shortcomings and told directly if certain house was not a good idea. He was also very responsive and was able to arrange visits with a very short notice. We were bidding against 16 other people for our house. Andre and Kim came up with a clever tactic that helped us to win the bid with a reasonable price. During Escrow Andre and Kim linked us with and excellent contractor that helped us to scope re-modelling of the house. Escrow went well and we closed on time.Overall the work and service was excellent throughout the process and we are more than happy. Highly recommend Andre!!
Keenaleta
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewKim did an outstanding job on behalf of our family to prepare our home for sale far exceeding our expectations with a final sale price which was 15% over the original asking price. Through out listing/sale process she demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills. Her recommended upgrades to our home in preparation for the sale resulted in a very positive outcome. We also worked with Kim several years ago as a buyer to purchase a second home as an investment. She once again demonstrated her expertise and exemplary customer service skills resulting in a home which appreciated in value year over year. We would highly recommend Kim and her team for your real estate needs.
Mustardman09
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewWe provided some criteria to Andre for what would be our home going into retirement, and from the start I felt like he was part of this process and was committed to finding us that ultimate home. Even though we made 4 offers with no luck initially, Andre stayed with us patiently. For each home he found and showed us he came prepared with all the key information, and provided us with disclosures sometimes before we even seen the house. I would highly recommend Andre to anyone. His honesty, patience, level of details, as well as his work ethics were all necessary to land the house we eventually got in the foothill of Pleasanton. Thank You Andre!
Amber M.
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewMy husband and I have worked with Kim for the past 10 years. We have purchased three homes with her and have sold two. This past experience was such a whirlwind, dealing with COVID-19 guidelines, a condensed time-frame, and everything else, but Kim made it all happen right on schedule!!! Her team is great too! I wouldn't think of using another agent.
Sister
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewWe have used Kim Ott to buy and to sell property. This time we were selling Kim is an valuable asset to have in your corner. She has a wonderful team and so many contacts to help get anything you might need done. She managed to get our property sold in record time during this difficult time of Covid 19. Kim arrange virtual staging fantastic idea our potential buyers were able to see the potential of the home without having to be inside or us having to do the remodel. She walked us through all the offers and got us a great deal. Kim is a true professional. Shawna Burgos
Wendygoodfellow8
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewI have known Kim Ott for over twenty years. First, she helped me find and buy my starter home. Then, because she helped me find the right home in the right neighborhood, I was able to sell it and move to a bigger home in a better neighborhood to raise my family. Most recently, with her knowledge of the market and keen advice, I was able to sell that home for more than asking price with multiple offers. Finally, she helped me purchase my current home, for under the asking price, where I am settling into the next phase of my life. Throughout every transaction, she provided a personal, professional service that helped me through the process. Kims extensive knowledge of housing market, professional and dedicated team, and most importantly, personal care, all add up to an amazing realtor who I would highly recommend to my friends, family, or anyone looking for a realtor who they can trust to take care of all of their home buying/selling needs.
Cassandra A.
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewAs a first time home buyer in the Bay Area, I knew nothing about the home buying process. I was already stressed out about being able to afford a home that checked off all of our requirements. When Andre stepped in, it was such a huge relief as he was there to guide us every step of the way in our search. We must have gone out in person to see over 50 homes in the last half year, and Andre was there for us every time with a huge smile on his face. You can tell he loves what he does. Not only did Andre help us secure our dream home (we ended up competing with multiple offers) he also was able to negotiate $7,500 credit toward closing costs. Additionally Andre very kindly took care of the deep cleaning of our home so we would be able to move in right away. Andre went above and beyond as our agent and we couldn't be more grateful for his help and expertise. I HIGHLY recommend him and Kim Ott.
Praunlinde0
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewKim Ott is THE best realtor EVER! In 1999, she helped me buy my first house. She was so masterful in her local expertise that she gave me the right advice about where to buy so the house would appreciate most quickly. The house I really wanted was out of my price range and so finding one that could appreciate quickly, and more than the rest of the city (Fremont), was critical for reaching my family goals. In four years, I had accrued over 200,000 in value. She helped me sell that home and buy my aEURoedream houseaEUR? in 2004. This house doubled in value in 15 years. Now at a new place in my life (retirement), Kim helped me sell this house as I head down to Southern California. Her advice about timing of when to sell it, what to do on it (including telling me NOT to spend money because I wouldnt get the return), and how to maximize the timeline. My house was aEURoeas isaEUR? and we sold it within three days with 7 offers to choose from, all over the asking price. Kim is the ONLY realtor I would recommend and recommend I have. People have had the same results following her knowledge, expertise, and excellent negotiation skills.
Valerie L.
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewWow, what a time to sell a home, in the middle of a pandemic without the ability to hold open houses or show property and ultimately buyers who didnt speak a word of English but yet still were able to demand more and more! Kim did an amazing job, I was able to leave town without worry early on during renovations because of the level of confidence and trust I had in Kim. If I ever had need of an agent in the Bay Area again I would go straight to her for help. She kept me under control ??, brought calm to chaos and got the job done under extreme circumstances. Thanks Kim!
Nudelmancandice
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewKim was great in the selling of my home. She has tons of experience and is professional and pleasant to work with. She has a team of great people that she works with and is thorough and detailed. She sold my house quickly and way over asking price. I would highly recommend her!!!!
Esmeralda
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewI recently purchased a house in Union City, but the process wasn't as easy as I hoped it would be. We came across some unexpected setbacks along the way, but Andre and Kim's knowledge helped the process go through, I couldn't have done it without their help. Andre is reliable, patient, prompt and easy to work with. He listened to my needs and did his best to make sure I found a property that fit most, if not all, my needs. I strongly recommend Andre and his team for your house hunting needs.
Kevin N.
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewAs a first time home buyer, it was intimidating to start the process of trying to find a home. But with his experience and knowledge of the Tri Valley area, Sean was able to simplify and make the entire process as stress-free as possible. He is always available to chat and answer any questions regarding the home buying process.
Scschwartz1125
Review for Member: Kim Ott
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ReviewWe were very pleased with Kim Ott and her team of associates. We interviewed several realtors, but found Kim the most prepared to sell our home. She was very knowledgeable about our neighborhood. Kim had an immediate game plan for preparing our home to sell in a competitive market. Her contractor, technical support, and landscaper quickly upgraded our home's curb appeal and interior. Kim was professional and easily accessible during every step of the process making it seamless through the close of escrow. We highly recommend Kim and her team!
Gentrylt
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewThis is my second time working with Kim, and I can't see myself working with anyone else. Like the first time, our entire home buying experience went smoothly and rapidly; closing in just under 3 weeks (even with us on vacation for a week). Kim and her entire team were always prompt, professional, and accessible. We couldn't have asked for a better team!
Brklygy
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewKim and Sean were amazing to work with. Even when issues arose due with my mortgage, they stayed calm and provided me with options that led to a successful close of escrow. I would definitely use both of them again should I decide to move in the future.
Sandeepvangari83
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewKim has experience and knowledge, very responsive and will help you understand the process patiently, will also assist you in getting estimates if needed for remodeling.
Sgonsalve5
Review for Member: Kim Ott
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ReviewKim Ott and Sean worked extremely hard to insure my mother's home was put on the market at an optimal time. They coordinated carpet removal, furniture and appliance removal, and a large shed and garage full of hazardous waste (old paint, etc.) Their team is fantastic and work very hard. After one open house weekend we had several offers. Kim put the offers on a spread sheet and went over each one very carefully with me and also confirmed loan approvals, etc. Once the buyer was set, escrow closed extremely quickly due to their hard work. I would highly recommend Kim and Sean to represent you as your realtor!
Lisawu001
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewIn the last three months, we had the pleasure to work with Kim and Sean on the purchase of our new house and sell of our old house in the city of Fremont. Kim is no doubt patient, knowledgeable and strategic. She was able to answer all the questions we have and provided great feedback and recommendations. Kim & Assoc. is thorough and professional and we will definitely use them again and recommend them to our friends and family!
Stacygoldsby
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewMy first home purchase would not have gone so smoothly if not for Kim Ott. I had heard so much about how hard it would be to find a home in my price point in the Bay Area but we did it! She is patient, so knowledgeable, strategic, approachable, kind and full of the energy you need to motivate and keep your spirits going when you feel like giving up.She knows the Bay Area market and I felt so confident when we met up for open houses that she would represent my interests and help to steer me in the right direction.She's honest, full of integrity, professionalism and able to communicate across multi-generations. My parents are living with me and I really appreciate her patience and ability to connect with my older father and his particular housing needs.
Marysannic
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewKim was highly recommended to me by a friend and with good cause. I started working with Kim while getting my house ready for sale. From the start, she knew just what to do and what were priority items to address. She had a very high level of expertise in the local real estate market especially what buyers were looking for. She is highly responsive and very easy to work with. I'm really happy that I listed with Kim and highly recommend her and her team.
Shawdebby
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewWorking with Kim was a pleasure. She is extremely knowledgeable about the real estate market, what buyers and sellers want. She helped us develop a strategy for updating our Fremont house, coordinated with the contractor, handled the details as well as promptly answered all our questions. Kim was always professional, and the sale of our home couldn't have gone smoother. We would highly recommend her.
DaveFraleigh
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewKim is a fantastic full-service realtor! We've done 3 transactions with her: buying our first house, selling that house and upgrading to a bigger one!On the buying side, she figured out what we wanted, our price range, and actually introduced us to houses that were within our budget and were what we were looking for. When we went to review houses, she had an aggressive schedule with everything laid out, including a binder of listings to maps routing between them, and once under contract, she coordinated timing for various inspections and contractors to get into the place, so that we could have an aggressive schedule once we actually closed escrow.On the sell side, she coordinated inspections, told us exactly what we needed to do to maximize the value of the sale, and really went above and beyond. We'd definitely use Kim and her team again. Just hopefully not for 10-20 years!
User4669855
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ReviewKim was completely supportive and accessible throughout the entire home buying process. She stayed level and professional through the financing "challenges", partnering with our mortgage broker to expedite the process.I now ONLY recommend Kim to my friends and associates. She will be the agent who lists our home if we choose to sell it.
User42625184
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ReviewKim is an extraordinary agent! She took the time to really get to know me and what I was looking for in purchasing my first home. Night or day she was always available and accommodated my busy schedule. Her deep long seeded roots in the community gives her the prowess and expertise to advise any home buyer in the right direction with regards to desirable resell locations, flips to avoid, and she has stellar connections for homes that need some TLC. From start to finish, Kim was with me every step of the way. I still reach out to her for both myself and friends when I have home repair needs. She is my go-to for reliable resources within the bay area. If your looking for genuine quality, look no further! A++
Katie F.
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewKim Ott helped me with finding my first home, I highly recommend her and her staff. Kim knows the real estate market like the back of her hand. Shes proactive, Shes honest and always responds in a timely manner to any questions that I had. Kim definitely knows what shes doing and I will contact her again when its time for me to sell or buy another home.
Juliemaybeck
Review for Member: Kim Ott
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ReviewWe've done numerous real estate transactions over the years and Kim is the best I've ever worked with. She listened to our wants and needs in a home & delivered! She is our realtor for life!
Dream7151
Review for Member: Kim Ott
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ReviewKim is simply one of a kind! She helped us purchase our first home, and most recently, she helped us sell it and purchase our next home all in one fell swoop. The process was as easy and efficient as it could possibly be. Kim has also helped us beyond selling and purchasing property, which she did not need to do, but did it just because she is that kind of a person . If you want someone trustworthy, reliable, and who communicates well, go with Kim and her team. We highly recommend her. You won't be disappointed!
Seruhio
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewI would highly recommend Kim. She helped us sell our house a few years ago when we were moving out of state and we contacted her when we were coming back to help us find another home to buy. She is very professional, knowledgeable, and responsive.
User6871365
Review for Member: Kim Ott
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Review!!!!Highly recommended!!!!To start with Kim was highly recommended by my friend. Her experience in the field was very useful in various aspects of house buying process. She was very careful in ascertaining the value of the property, which helped us to bid correctly. Overall we had a wonderful experience.
Donny K.
Review for Member: Kim Ott
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ReviewAfter 5 years of dealing with a collection agency over a foreclosed home, I met with Kim. Her calm and professional manner created an welcoming and relaxing environment. Kim listened to my plight and calmly brainstormed possible resolutions without any sense of urgency or feeling of inconvenience. After identifying a possible discrepancy, Kim immediately inquired the assistance of another professional and together identified an illegal act by the collection agency. Within a month, my 5 year struggle with the collection agency was over with a zero balance. If it wasn't for Kim's knowledge, professionalism, honesty, and truly caring for my situation, I would continue to have this burdening stress to this day. Two months later, Kim followed up with an email. Truly professionalism at the highest level.
Stacykeepsonravn
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewKim helped us buy our first home. She was very patient and was able to weed threw the stuff we didn't want. She still helps will our housing questions. Love her and she will always be my realitor. Very professional and help you make your home buying dreams come true.
TomGaughan
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewThis is an unsolicited review for a sale last year. I was put in contact with Kim via referral prior to listing my condo for sale. I originally had reached out to another agent who apparently couldn't be bothered. Kim is impressive. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable but she is one of the most professional people I have dealt with in any industry. She is responsive and communicates quickly and effectively. I feel we got the most we could from our listing because of Kim. Even the document delivery and presentation was impressive. Kim is the real deal!
Amber M.
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewKim sold us our first house 5 years ago, and while buying your first home is a very stressful experience overall, she helped us through the whole process and found us exactly what we were looking for. So when we decided it was time to upgrade we called her and she helped us from start-to-finish, we sold our old house and purchased a new one. Very knowledgeable of Livermore and she really paid attention to our needs and wants.
JosephandKrysta
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewKim Ott is a true professional in every way. It was only by her hard work and dedication that we able to buy our first home. Kim continually went above and beyond, answered our millions of questions- no matter how early or late in the day. We highly recommend Kim Ott!
Haughouse
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewKim is excellent! She sold our house in 6 days after one showing! She is responsive, friendly, and fun to work with! She had numerous resources to help us with cleaning and minor repairs, and advised us on exactly what to do to sell our house quickly, and it worked! Sold our house for almost 28K more than list price. Thanks Kim!
Willaheyl
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewKim listed our house in the Hayward Hills and helped us purchase our new home in Livermore. She had a professional photographer take pictures and she made a beautiful flyer, she attracted the right people, so we had multiple offers. Kim was the best Realtor we have ever worked with because she was always available and responsive, it was so refreshing to work with someone so knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend her to all my family and friends.
Mare7711
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewKim Ott was a very skillful and knowledgable agent who is committed to her clients. I always felt Kim had my best interest when searching for a home and she was always available for questions and always gave me good advice. Kim also is very skilled with negotiating and presentation of her clients. I got much more than ever expected when we negotiated for my home as Kim knew exactly how to present the offer. I was very satisfied and impressed with Kim Ott's services and would highly recommend her to anyone who wants a highly knowledgable and competent Agent on their side for their home search. In today's market, not only having a highly reliable lender but also, having the best real estate agent working with you is more than half the battle to winning in multiple offers.
Mary A.
Review for Member: Kim Ott
Zillow
ReviewKim Ott was a very skillful and knowledgable agent who is committed to her clients. I always felt Kim had my best interest when searching for a home and she was always available for questions and always gave me good advice. Kim also is very skilled with negotiating and presentation of her clients. I got much more than ever expected when we negotiated for my home as Kim knew exactly how to present the offer. I was very satisfied and impressed with Kim Ott's services and would highly recommend her to anyone who wants a highly knowledgable and competent Agent on their side for their home search. In today's market, not only having a highly reliable lender but also, having the best real estate agent working with you is more than half the battle to winning in multiple offers.