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What clients say about this agent....
Andrew S.
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
ReviewExcellent knowledge of the market and area. Great negotiation abilities. This was our first home so we needed a lot of help and got it and more. We couldnt be happier.
Megmoda8
Review for Member: Sam Allen
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Review Sam and the team from Grounded were amazing! What started as a quick aEURoewould you be willing to be our realtoraEUR? text resulted in an accepted offer and an 18-day close! The Grounded team was extremely responsive, professional, and guided us through the entire process. We cant recommend them enough!
Katiefota
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review Sam is great at team building, and that includes his clients. He makes sure you are aware of the processes in selling and buying real estate, makes you aware of current pricing trends, and quietly grows the expected result into one even better than expected. It's obvious his reputation is built on integrity, protecting his client (me) while making sure the other side gets what is fair at the same time. Sam is great at problem solving, getting satisfactory outcomes in a gentle and efficient manner. His team is outstanding, making scheduling, paperwork, and communication flowing throughout the transaction. Very pleased with the sale of my property! Thanks, Sam and the team at Grounded!
Sellersdad2
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review I have used Sam in selling two homes in central Oak Park in Sacramento. Sam provided invaluable guidance in helping me to determine bang-for-buck investments in both of these homes, assessing the marketability and likely sales price, and finally, very quick sales on both properties. He has been responsive, competent, knows the area, and I have lots of confidence in him and his team.
Elle A.
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review Sam Allen and Grounded continue to be The Wolfe Firm's top resource and go-to team in the Sacramento market. From listing dozens of our single family projects in Sacramento and Placer counties, to helping us acquire larger commercial projects, Sam does it all! Looking forward to many years of deals to come!
Zuser20181019195417323
Review for Member: Sam Allen
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Review Sam and his Grounded team did an amazing job on our search for our dream family home. They were very resposive, knowledgeable, and well connected throughout the entire Sacramento region which provided us the edge we needed in a very competitive market.
Garciafrancisca0
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review Very familiar with neighborhood, home and neighborhood appeal and assets, prime buyers, market angle, had a list of really good people from handy men to painters to stagers. He is a super nice guy, a pleasure to work with and helped us through the process in a really detailed way. A real "people person", good negotiator, has a great support team and really understands what buyers are looking for and can help you get the most appeal out of your house to attract buyer.
Sarah K.
Review for Member: Sam Allen
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Review We enjoyed Sam's professionalism, approachability, and transparency! He has a great knowledge of the market in our area. Thanks, Sam and team for a job well done!
Jacki G.
Review for Member: Sam Allen
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Review To say Sam and his team are awesome would be an understatement. Sam and the Grounded team sold our home in East Sacramento in 2 days. Everyone on the team was attentive, professional and knowledgeable. We were so impressed by their bright and different ideas for marketing. From the small unique things like signage to the large important things like negotiating, they were amazing. The process was so smooth and added no stress to our family at all. We are so happy that we put our trust in their team and would wholeheartedly recommend anyone thinking of selling their home to patronize Sam and the Grounded team. There is absolutely no better in the area.
New W.
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review Sam Allen and Grounded Real Estae are your best bet to handle all your real estate needs. I have used Sam to buy and sell homes for me and have always been very satisfied. He has a wonderful personality and is both very skilled as well as sincere. Highly recommended.
User123927
Review for Member: Sam Allen
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Review Sam and his team were awesome! They heard our needs and worked with our timeline. We had a unique and challenging property to sell and they got it sold above asking and found perfect buyers.
Noel W.
Review for Member: Sam Allen
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Review He was always available to walk through our concerns and when issues came up, he would call us with a solution or action plan already in place. You cant ask for better in a team- We were so grateful for their feed back, support, and expertise through this process.
Sactomichael
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review Spoiler Alert: I have known Sam for years; even before he started his real estate career. We met in Oak Park as community activists with a passion for the area. Sam lives in Oak Park with his wife (now 2 children added) and, from the beginning, he has been an advocate for the neighborhood and the residents. As I moved out of the country, I needed an agent and company that I could trust. It is my good fortune to know many terrific realtors but Sam, Micah and the entire Grounded team were on the top of the list. It is a bit scary to sell a home while living 6,000 miles away but it was a breeze. Sam and team made it as easier than I ever expected. Because I listened to and trusted his advice, my home sold and closed in about 40 days. From start to finish, Grounded took care of everything, kept me informed, and made it all possible. I have absolutely no reservations about Sams abilities, honesty, care and expertise. Knowing Sam, I am certain the entire gang deserves high praise. All that I worked with were the best. By the way, I know that Sam, Micah, and the team know many parts of Sacramento and are truly committed to helping buyers and sellers in any neighborhood that they know.
LRBJGray
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review I would like to share my excellent experience working with the Grounded Real Estate Team! Our agent was Sam Allen and we could not be happier. Sam is honest, trustworthy, intelligent, and takes his duties and responsibilities as the sellers agent very seriously. From the very beginning on our real estate journey, I was impressed with their expertise and professionalism in crafting a sales strategy specific to my needs and market situation. They listened to my concerns and were always available to answer my questions throughout the process. As a result, we sold within a week and well above asking price. Grounded utilizes a true aEURoeteamaEUR? approach with specialists in all areas of the Real Estate profession that support both the agent and the customer. I would highly recommend Grounded for your real estate needs, especially in the Oak Park area.
B G.
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review I would like to share my excellent experience working with the Grounded Real Estate Team! Our agent was Sam Allen and we could not be happier. Sam is honest, trustworthy, intelligent, and takes his duties and responsibilities as the sellers agent very seriously. From the very beginning on our real estate journey, I was impressed with their expertise and professionalism in crafting a sales strategy specific to my needs and market situation. They listened to my concerns and were always available to answer my questions throughout the process. As a result, we sold both a home and vacant lot within a week and well above asking price. Grounded utilizes a true aEURoeteamaEUR? approach with specialists in all areas of the Real Estate profession that support both the agent and the customer. I would highly recommend Grounded for your real estate needs, especially in the Oak Park area.
TonyWichowski
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review GROUNDED is the best! From the moment we approached them about selling our home, their advice helped us make the right choices to maximize our sale, and ease the process. Their whole team went out of their way to make our house shine above others on the market, and got us above-asking in only seven days on the market. They know the neighborhood, and they know how to sell it. Thanks Grounded!
Kathrynracine
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review These guys are amazing--we bought our Oak Park house with them a few years ago. When we were remodeling it they connected us with tons of local sub-contractors. And when we decided to sell they were total experts at getting us top dollar. They're also just super-kind, nice folks to work with!
KirkSummers
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review Sam Allen was very professional and diligent in selling our duplex. Even though we had many problems and multiple issues arise, he handled everything and made the experience enjoyable and successful. I would recommend and use him again when buying or selling in the sacramento area.
Jad655
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review Grounded's expertise in clearly explaining each step made this whole endeavor interesting, as well as understandable. I very much recommend this company. Judith A. Mette
Juliegarchow
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review We have only purchased one house but when we compare with our friends and family, we had a smooth, easy experience. We had a great experience and would recommend them without question.
Keendeal
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review I sold a property in Oak Park through Grounded. The sale was quick and smooth. Everyone I worked with had a great attitude, no bluster, and exercised skill and professionalism.
Zuser20170613151333457
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review Very responsive and knowledgeable about the area. Helpful in getting the house ready to sell, including staging and painting. Evaluated the selling market well.
User6425270
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review Sam took the time to get to know our family and recommended the perfect house for us. We were so happy with Grounded. Real Estate, we sold our other property through them. Their team is extremely responsive and knowledgeable, and they truly care about their clients and the community.
Robin B.
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review I enjoyed working with Sam, Micah & Denny. Words really can't express how much they helped me in guiding me through the sale of my first house and on to my next home. Great team!
Jackbent97
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review Been looking for a nice house in the area for a while and just when i thought i had lost all hope, Sam came to the rescue. He really knows the area! His team made buying the right house easy and fun. Thanks to Sam and Grounded!
Music4chuck33
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review I was a first time home buyer, they made the process effortless, kept me well informed, worked around my schedule and needs seamlessly, found me the perfect house and got me in with zero down and zero closing costs. I couldn't be happier!!!!!
Aleksey
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review From the very moment I met Sam and Micah, I knew I wanted to have them as our agents in selling our home in North Oak Park, Sacramento. They were quick to come over and meet us, they were professional, polite, and it really showed that they love what they do. The whole process was a breeze and I had absolute peace of mind throughout. Sam was knowledgable, had a great game plan, and an excellent negotiator. The whole team at Grounded was fantastic. I look forward to using them as my realtors, and would recommend them to my friends and family.
Dales9167
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review I chose Sam Allen from Grounded Real Estate as my listing agent for my 720 square foot home in Oak Park, Sacramento. I had an open house on March 19. I had 8 offers within a few days of showing. I closed escrow on April 29, 2016. My house was aEURoeFor SaleaEUR? to aEURoeSOLDaEUR?! Sam provided me with superior service. His knowledge and negotiation skills were impressive. He saved me thousands of dollars and helped me make a lot of money. My house sold for $25,500.00 above asking price! I will be working with him again. FYI: Home Staging = Highly Recommended!
Gregorian 1.
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review In October 2015, I decided to buy my first home and I wanted to live in the Oak Park neighborhood. After doing a little research, I contacted Grounded and met with Robin Smith, my agent. Robin's knowledge of the local area and work ethic are what really set her apart. She listened to what I wanted and didn't try to push other listings on me. She made herself available at all hours of the day, any day of the week. She was never more than a phone call or text away. In a hot market, Robin was my best advocate and was always very honest with me. I couldn't have asked for a better first home buying experience. Once I was in contract with my home, the Grounded team kicked into action and we were able to close in a little over 20 days. A big thank you to Robin, Sam, Micah, and Angela! If you're thinking of buying a home or selling your home, this is the team you want.
Jeff R.
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review We really trust this team. They helped up purchase our first home, represented us as we eventually sold it, and helped us purchase our second home. Micah, Sam, Robin, and Angela were all responsive, professional, and very friendly.
Linda B.
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review Sam & Micah sold our live/work space in North Oak Park. No stress, no worry on our part. We trust them implicitly. We got a fair price without haggling. Their stager did a good job, & we strongly recommend staging.
OkjooChoi
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review My wife and I decided that we wanted to buy an investment property in Oak Park. We were a little hesitant at first because buying an older house has its risks. Sam owns a number of rental properties in Oak Park himself and he knows these older houses inside and out, and is familiar with the rental market (he even repaired a gas heater on the spot while the house was getting inspected) . We were able to find a renter literally a few days after the sale closed. Sam is a very professional and friendly real estate agent and helped guide us through the process from beginning to end.
Ronpatelvidge
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review Sam and Micah make an excellent team. Micah brings a unique skill set to every transaction with his vast construction background while Sam brings the marketing experience of a seasoned veteran but with a youthful bend. They're both passionate about their work and passionate about making Sacramento a better place to live. I'm an investor and have done more than ten transactions with them and they've all been a success. I highly recommend them.
Nnsol
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review I highly recommend, Sam & Micah, for your Real Estate needs. They are the two most courteous, efficient, and professional individuals behind The Oak Park Team. From the very moment I spoke to them, Sam & Micah, put me at ease by addressing my concerns directly and honestly, but with a very enthusiastic professional attitude. They kept me updated regarding the sale throughout the transaction. Every single call to them was returned promptly and courteously. They care about and put people first not just transactions!
Duffysloan
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review This team has done a terrific job for our company, they are responsive, helpful and professional in their behavior and endeavors. I will continue to use their services in the Oak Park area for all of our real estate needs.
User1452924
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review I was fortunate enough to use Sam to help me evaluate and buy an investment property for my family and have already referred Sam to friends based on his great industry, neighborhood and market knowledge and passion.
User49366437
Review for Member: Sam Allen
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Review We have used Sam and his business partner Micah for multiple properties - both buying and selling - and they delivered results above expectations every single time. If you have had the unfortunate experience of working with terrible agents in the past like we have, then you will truly appreciate the value these guys bring. Icing on the cake is how likable they are. A+ all the way.
User64645153
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Review I'd been in the searching for the right home at the right price for quite some time, off and on for years. I worked with Sam for about a week and he found the right house at the right price. Thank you Sam! I keep Sam's business cards on my fridge for anyone looking to move to my neighborhood. I have no reservations in strongly recommending Sam and his associates.
User2657591
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review Sam came highly recommended to me by several neighbors as someone who really knows the area, is fun to work with, and motivated. I first tried using Redfin and that was a massive waste of time. My place sold within three weeks of switching over to Sam. He got in there, took care of business, and had multiple open houses within a couple weeks. He's amazing! He seems to have a strong network going for him. In addition to being a stellar business man, he's a pure pleasure to work with. He's one of those people who are just easy to be around and I always feel lighter after our dealings vs. bogged down or stressed out. I am continuing to work with him for the purchase of a new home and will work with him to sell our 2nd home as well. I highly recommend him.
User6425270
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review Sam helped us buy two houses in Oak Park; one for my husband and I and one for my father-in-law. He was very knowledgeable about the community and helped us fit right into the neighborhood. Not only did he make buying a house a GREAT experience, he also gave us information regarding community events, schools, and businesses. He genuinely wanted to help us and we are so grateful for all his hard work and effort. It is also great that he lives in Oak Park and is part of the neighborhood association. We see him occasionally and he always has a friendly smile for us!
User3253310
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review My father passed away, and I wanted todo the right thing with the funds my father left me. I was buying my first home and I was also on a limited budget. I had no idea where to start or what I was doing. I drove around Oak Park, and saw Sam's face with a friendly smile on a real estate post. Sam was very approachable. From our first phone conversation I learned so much about the process. Sam knew that the houses in my price range were very limited and he did his best to find me the right house in the right neighborhood. Sam also mentioned that he lived in Oak Park as well. By the time I purchased the first home with my limited budget, and due to the price of the home was reasonable. I reached out to Sam again. Sam drove me around again on his day off and I was able to purchased a second home in the same neighborhood. I have no doubt that Sam cared more about getting us into the right house than his commission, which was almost nothing. He worked just as hard for me as he would have if I were another client buying a $300,000 house. Sam is the best and I would recommend him to anyone buying a house without hesitation.
User18997984
Review for Member: Sam Allen
Zillow
Review Sam and Micah are the best! I adore my home in Oak Park and am so happy that they were there for me through the Short Sale process. Not easy! Their knowledge of the appraisal process allowed me to negotiate my 1920 bungalow to a price point that made buying a home a reality!
