ZillowVERIFIEDWe are first-time home sellers who inherited my mothers house, a 1950s ranch that hadnt had many updates. As a result of contracting with Rick McCullough, we received five offers within days of putting the house on the market, of which, four exceeded our asking price. We had been unsuccessful in finding a realtor; of those interviewed, one wanted a quick turnaround for an asking price of under $200,000 while putting in no effort, and the other was a flipper who offered us a third of the homes value in cash. During my husbands visit to his dental hygienist, she suggested Rick McCullough, who had recently sold her grandparents house that was in the same neighborhood as ours in record time for an excellent price. We were impressed with Ricks background as a realtor and assured that his previous career as a builder of luxury homes gave him unique expertise in determining the priority, extent, and cost of any work and access to top-notch contractors. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of the area market, pricing, and the ideal window for the sale. After viewing the house, he sat for a while envisioning the potential. Rick then outlined his strategy and proposed the investment needed to obtain an acceptable return while patiently answering our questions and addressing our concerns. After a few changes to the contract at our suggestion, we signed with Rick. It was one of the best decisions my husband and I could have made. While having read articles (and a book!) on selling ones house, we were still not at all sure of what improvements had to be made, and which ones would provide the best value for our limited discretionary funds. My husband and I decided to follow most of Ricks recommendations. This was another one of the best decisions we made. After all, do you tell your attorney, electrician, or doctor how to do their jobs? Rick coordinated all the work which included repair and upgrade of the electrical and plumbing systems, interior and some exterior painting, refinishing the hardwood floors, upgrading the bathroom by replacing the vanity, toilet, and floor, and installing new kitchen appliances and sink. His suggestion to replace the countertop with butcher block hit the mark and was a definite plus with buyers, as was his selection of colors for the interior and the exterior doors and shutters. In addition, Rick provided staging at no cost. The transformation was astounding. Rick is personable and accommodating without ever compromising his professional integrity. Rick was always available via phone or text and was at the house several times a week. His solid relationships with his reputable contractors made the work progress smoothly. Throughout the process Rick was unflappable, calmly and quickly resolving matters before they became issues. Ricks decisions yielded results that were to our advantage, even those we may have initially questioned. It was a pleasure working with Rick McCullough. We learned a lot and were given expert advice. By the end of the process, Rick (and his dogs!) had become a friend to my husband and me, not just a business associate. He rapidly gained our trust, and the give and take in the relationship were all in the best interest of selling our house. We recommend Rick to anyone seeking a competent realtor with integrity, knowledge, great humor, and a down-to-earth approach to dealing with people.
