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What clients say about this agent....
Deangreenough1
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIEDSam, Sharon and the whole team were absolutely the best. From the listing to the closing they made us feel as though we were their only clients. They were so responsive that even when Sam was on a well deserved vacation he was in contact and responded to us as often as we needed. Sharons staging made our house show at its best. All of this resulted in a smooth, quick sale of our home at above asking price. We would highly recommend Team DeLay to anyone.
Maxbennett5
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Sam Delay was our agent for buying a home in Bend in 2021. I don't typically praise real estate agents but Sam is the most professional broker I have ever met. His attention to detail and communication throughout our 9 months working together was truly flawless. He always makes you feel comfortable and confident. He absolutely earned his commission. Sharon Nyberg was also supporting us throughout and she too is remarkably good at her job and so kind and genuine. I wouldn't work with another team to buy or sell a home in Bend other than Team Delay.
Kelly L.
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED As first time home buyers, and completely new to the Bend, OR area, we were very lucky to have found Sam. He set himself apart from the very beginning, answering my phone call a few days before the December holiday season. Sam was empathetic, patient, and very knowledgable in answering all my questions. He partnered closely with us every step of the process - from initial research of the Bend area, to connecting us with a great lender, to the home purchasing experience. I was anticipating for this experience to be a bit of a nightmare, as I'd already heard many a 'first time home buyer' horror story. We were lucky to have Sam and his team as partners. It ultimately turned out to be a really positive and smooth experience, they were with us every step of the way and we were able to land our #1 home choice in a hot real estate market.
Zuser20160523092514005
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Impressive start to finish! Went above and beyond to make sure we had exactly what we wanted. The level of service was incredible! We had a lot of unknowns going in to purchase a large lot, Sam and Sharon were so helpful and found out all the answers we needed and directed us where to go to complete things to get the lot ready!
Katiesalci2
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Sam and Sharon helped us navigate a very difficult marketaEUR"very low inventory and high expectations from sellers can be tough to overcome. Sam advised us on the very tangible steps we'd need to take to make our offer stick, and made us feel secure about the biggest decision in our life so far. I can honestly say that we would not have our beautiful new house without his help. His team also offered constant support on all the little detailsaEUR"both before and after we closed on our house, which made the moving process so much easier.
AnnalieRiordan
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Sam was incredible to work with! We were first-time home buyers with no clue how any of this worked, and he made everything SO simple and easy to understand so that we never felt overwhelmed or confused. He was super professional, friendly, organized, prompt, and most of all, we trusted him to work in our best interest. Our home-buying process was incredibly simple and worry-free, and my husband and I both love our new home. I would recommend them to all my friends and family.
Adhlfc3
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED We reached out to Sam based on his great reviews in the Bend area and were so glad we did! An initial phone call to connect and discuss types of properties and the different neighborhoods of Bend was incredibly helpful in narrowing down our early search criteria and from then on Sam was quick to respond to any email request to look into new properties showing up on Zillow, and give us his expert insight into the neighborhood and condition of the house. We then setup a few properties to visit, with the gracious help of Sharon, and had a house offer accepted within 4 hours! Sam and Sharon were a joy to work with, always offering great advice and information about the area and guided us throughout the property buying process. This was the most seamless house buying experience weve ever been part of:).
Michael2754
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Sam and his team are first class "PRO". Period. In an industry riddled with poor communicators, fast talkers and lagging follow up, Team DeLay clearly stands above their peers by exceeding our expectations in all of these areas. Your family will be forever pleased you chose Team DeLay to handle all your real estate needs.
JodiNelson3
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED We just purchased our second home with team DeLay and couldnt be happier! They helped us sell our first house and buy our dream house and were with us every step of the way. They are trustworthy, knowledgeable, honest and kind. We couldnt give them a higher recommendation!!
Zanamadio
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I were first-time home buyers, and hiring Sam DeLay and Sharon Nyberg was by far the best decision we made! They were both a pleasure to work with, very knowledgeable about the area and its future growth, and thoroughly walked us through things step by step aEUR" not once during the entire process did we ever feel lost or unsure. We never had to call after them or question if things were getting done aEUR" they always did what they said they would do, and kept us 100% informed. They had our full confidence! Additionally, anyone they referred us to (inspectors, insurance, etc.) were also great. Sam was honest, hard-working, personable and professional aEUR" and always positive! We felt like a priority. He was also patient and truly listened, as we had specific criteria that we were hoping to find in a home. When we did find the perfect one it required fast action, and we truly owe its successful purchase to his advice and negotiation tactics! Even once the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the middle of escrow, he calmly guided us through the extra uncertainty, and we felt even more fortunate to have him. We are now very happy in our new home! Its the best thing weve ever done, and we just absolutely cannot recommend Sam and Sharon enough. We intend to work with them for all of our real estate needs for life! Thank you, Team DeLay! -Jeremy and Alexandra N.
Josse H.
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Sam was so awesome. We had an unconventional loan and instead of just brushing us off, he called and found out everything about the loan and then he hit the ground running. He answered all of my texts even when I was annoying and texted more than once a day. He found us houses, kept us up to date from what he found out from the lender, and he was always so friendly & we just enjoyed our first time home buying process so much because of Sam and Hassan realtors. Thank you guys so much.
Kvspringfield 1.
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED While searching for houses online we were connected with Sam and we felt like we hit the jackpot! From day one it felt like he was focused on us. He went above and beyond in giving us his attention; he listened to our needs; and gave us great suggestions on our search for a home in Bend. He was always responsive and professional, getting back to us right away whenever we had questions. And we appreciated his honesty (especially being from out of town) about the pros and cons of different areas. He provided excellent guidance at every stage of the process, and was extremely helpful in putting together our offer and counteroffer. Beyond that he was just friendly and fun to be around. We highly recommend him and his team!!
Corinnperry
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Couldn't have asked for a better first time home buying experience. Sam was enthusiastic, responsive, patient, honest and flexible to our needs. So thankful to have been referred to him and we look forward to working with him again in the future!
Fish25777
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Sam is a stud and won't let you down. He sold our home as planned and was very professional. Great communication. Great presentation. Sam gets the best recommendation I can give.
Michelle
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED We recently moved to Bend from out of state and happened to bump into Sam during our initial house hunting trip. Our best decision was choosing Sam as our realtor, and he truly is amazing at what he does. We felt like Sam was always on the same page as us and he was able to interpret what we were looking for and that's hard to do while house hunting from out of state! He ALWAYS went above and beyond what we asked of him, by providing periodic videos of our home being built, the neighborhood, coordinating shades being installed in our home before we moved in, etc. He also wasn't hesitant to contact various stakeholders on our behalf, whether it be selling agents, the mortgage company, the home-builder, etc. Sam made it feel as if we were local, as he acted as an extension of us. Bottom line, Sam is head and shoulders above the rest in our opinion, and we have already recommended him and will use him again!
Cindy
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Sam is the man. He is incredibly personable, has an eye for detail, and takes time to explain each step of the process. He goes the extra mile every time.
Zuser20161017155906242
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED I recently bought my first home in Bend and Sam was such a help throughout the entire process. He made the home buying process seem so easy and understandable as he navigated through the shark-infested waters that is Central Oregon real estate. He worked tirelessly to find a home that was a good fit for me and did not shy away from being honest about the homes we saw. He was highly accessible and responsive and has a gift for teaching and explaining without being condescending in the least. Thanks for making this a stress-free experience!
Daisysexton619
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED We recently worked with Sam on a home purchase here in Bend and were blown away by his professionalism, honesty and responsiveness. Sam is caring, genuine and easy to work with. He has extensive knowledge of the Central Oregon area which was helpful with deciding on areas of town. My husband and I wouldn't hesitate to use Sam as our buying (or selling) agent again in the future, and plan to refer our friends and family to him for their real estate needs. Thank you Sam for making our home buying process an enjoyable and stress-free experience!
Kaleb R.
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED My wife and I just recently bought our first home and Sam DeLay has been nothing short of amazing. As first time home buyers we had really no idea what we were doing. We said over and over again how easy Sam made this process. He was always just a text or call away. We truly believe that credit is due to Sam and the way he works with his clients. We will be using and recomending Sam for years to come! Thanks man!
Rhart10
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED I can't say enough good things about Team DeLay and especially Sam who was our primary contact. Throughout the process of buying my first home, a very stressful endeavor, Sam was there with answers and proactive problem solving. He went out of his way not just to keep us updated on the progress of our home as it was being built but also sent us pictures and videos encouraging us to keep patient while our beautiful new home was finished. He also took the time to get to know my wife and I personally and understand where we were coming from as a family. If there were more than five stars I would give them!
James E.
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Sam was great to work with, very knowledgeable of the greater Bend area and extremely responsive. I cannot state enough how timely he responds to everything, whether it be a question from you, the other agent, title company, etc. He'll also give you his honest opinion. He helped me sell my home in Bend which was vacant at the time it was listed, during the entire close process he would always check on my house to make sure it was safe. Little things like that are why I would overall would highly recommend Sam.
Josh G.
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Sam is the best realtor out there! Professional, skilled, timely, excellent communicator. After purchasing my home with him, I'll be recommending him as long as I live in Central Oregon, and will be using him on all future purchases. Plus, he's got the style to go along with it all!
Gemoth
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Sam is a rock star realtor! I can confidently say that we would not have been able to become home owners without his expert and professional help. He made the whole process amazingly easy and fun. He constantly went above and beyond to make our home buying experience great. He even entertained our toddler while we signed paperwork! His knowledge, confidence, and work ethic are astounding. He is so on top of everything that he is even ahead of the game every step of the way. We will be referring everybody his way. You cannot go wrong buying or selling a house with Sam. Thanks man!
Travis T.
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Sam Delay is among the most exemplary professionals I've ever had pleasure of working with. He was always on the ball. Quick to respond. Pro-active. Hustled. Considerate of me and everyone we interacted with. Had a keen attention to detail. I could go on and on - but it suffices to say - I HIGHLY recommend that you work with Sam when you're looking to buy or sell your next home!
Bethany H.
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED We had a truly wonderful experience working with Sam and Team Delay! We are new to the area and Sam worked hard to help us find a home that was a perfect fit for us! More than anything, though, he made the whole process a smooth and positive experience. Being a first time home buyer, the process can seem confusing and overwhelming, but Sam (as well as the whole team) always took the time to listen to our needs/wants, explain everything to us, answer questions fully so that we felt we understood everything every step of the way. He was knowledgeable and thorough - always thinking a few steps ahead to advise us on each step of the way, and we always felt total assurance that our transaction was in good hands. He has even remained in contact after closing to answer any questions and ensure that everything is going alright! I would highly recommend Sam and Team Delay to anyone looking to buy a home in the Bend area!! Thanks, Sam (and team!)!!
Sgtdave47
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED We recently entrusted Sam Delay to sell our two rental duplexes in Bend and were completely impressed with his excellent service and attention to detail. Sam was an excellent negotiator and stayed in touch with us through a very fast closing period. We would highly recommend Sam to list your next property knowing that he will be attentive to all of your needs.
Zuser20150527181820469
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Sam is professional, honest, patient, knowledgeable, creative, prompt, and thorough. We couldn't have asked for a better realtor to help us purchase our first home. We have and will continue to recommend him to anyone in need of a Real Estate Professional. Thanks again Sam!
Breezy731
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Sam DeLay is personal, professional, negotiates well, is with you through every step, and supports you through every detail. He helped us purchase our first home in Bend, Oregon, and we could not have done it without him.
Jeremiahpm
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Sam did an incredible job with my wife and I in our first home purchase. We did not understand much of the process and had a ton of questions being first time home buyers. Sam always responded to our questions via text or email very quickly with enough detail that we didn't have to follow up. Sam made our offer appealing among many other offers without us having to offer much over asking for a property that was appraised at $10,000 above the listing price. We are very satisfied with the price we paid by comparison to other properties we found. Our loan process was a nightmare, but Sam was able to ease our minds and when things almost fell through, he contacted our lender and made sure everything would be pushed through in time for closing. After we got the keys to the house, the house was a mess. The previous owner left it very dirty and left a lot of large items that were garbage to us. He contacted the selling agent and got them to pay for the time and cost of getting everything to the dump. He turned a horrible experience into a great one for my wife and I. We are very satisfied with our home and will definitely use Sam as our agent in all future sales and purchases whenever possible.
Dlkief
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Sam was extremely prompt and detailed in every aspect of our home buying process. He made the experience enjoyable and we never felt rushed or nervous because of his level-headed style. Having spent so much of his life in Bend, Sam provided local knowledge that made for a very informed search.
Calvinhemphill
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED We are so thankful to have worked with Sam DeLay in buying our first home. He works incredibly hard for his clients, communicates well, and always puts you at ease as a homebuyer. Sam was always available by phone or text, and quickly responded if he was unable to pickup. We never once felt pressured or rushed in our decision as he patiently listened to our processing. Both his experience in construction and his knowledge of Central Oregon are invaluable. He understands houses well and loves to help his clients find the perfect fit. Because of Sam, our first time home buying experience was five stars aEUR" we highly recommend him!
Twowards9
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED My husband first met Sam DeLay months before I did. That's because I didn't want to move. Finally, I was coerced into meeting Sam and I too fell quickly into a trusting relationship with this man who never pressured, always listened, showed so much patience and acceptance. He would spend hours showing information on points of view. So accessible--amazingly accessible. Kind and positive at every turn. It's such an important relationship on so many emotional fronts and he is a calming influence. He is just the right amount of technical and personal combined. He knows the details are important and he understands the dance between managing different parties. He's extremely fair and reasonable. You always feel like he has your back and acting on your behalf. I trusted Sam at every move and when you have that, you can accept when the news isn't always what you want. There are so many balls in the air on a buy or sell, and he never drops a ball. Watching Sam work, makes me have a whole lot of respect for what good realtors do. What I appreciate about him as much as anything is he is so positive, highest integrity, and always leaves me feeling happier after talking to him. And when you hire Sam, you also get the TEAM behind him and they back each other up in a very special way with designer talent, home construction talent and vast years of local expertise. What a blessing and a gift to have had Sam handle our home selection.
Sarah M.
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Buying a home in Bend seemed like just a dream, until My husband and I were referred to Same Delay. Sam went above and beyond for us and we gave him a run for his money. =) Working with us for almost 1 year; he guided us through 4 different home transactions, (3 didn't go through for home inspection complications.)He stayed positive and kept us going the entire time, but was never pushy, like some Realtors can be, he really listened to our wants and needs and and stayed very patient. He treated us like friends, talking with us, never down to us, making us really feel like he was taking the best care he could. He even entertained and made "friends"with our twin 3.5 year olds. Sam has been amazing and has become our family realtor for life. I wouldn't hesistate to refer Sam Delay and his team to anyone. Thank you Sam, you're the best!
Rmara
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED We had an excellent experience working with Sam during our search for a home in Bend. We came in from Indianapolis visiting family for a week and also looking to relocate here. He was able to show us homes with little notice, one of which we fell in love with and purchased. The whole process from start to finish was easy and relatively stress free. Sam and his team guided us through each step, and even though the entire process was done remotely, it one of the easiest home purchases we have ever had.
Kesten1
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Sam Delay has been a dream. From shopping around for a home, to the final purchase, Sam has been there for us all the way. When we were searching for a home, Sam really honed in on what we were looking for. He had great advice on what we might be interested in and what we should stay away from. When we we decided on a home, he helped us figure out the right offer that was accepted very quickly. During the closing process, my wife and I were very busy with work, kids, and were on a 2 week family vacation. Sam made the whole process smooth and seamless. And I love that he uses Docusign! I wouldn't think twice about using Sam again and you shouldn't think twice about bringing him on as your new real estate agent.
Shannon
Review for Member: Sam DeLay
ZillowVERIFIED We didn't get to experience a full transaction with Sam, but if we did, we know he would've carried us through smoothly. With out a doubt, he had our best interest in mind at all times. He's very patient and very knowledgeable, which is very comforting as a buyer. Would definitely be repeat clients if we go back to Bend.
