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About Shawn Hays
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At Home with Diversity
ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative)
Seller Representative Specialist
Real Estate Broker
REALTOR
At Home with Diversity
ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative)
Seller Representative Specialist
Real Estate Broker
REALTOR
We met Shawn on a whim standing outside a house that was for sale. We weren?t ready to buy at the time, but saved his contact information for three years. When we were ready we always knew we would reach out to him given his knowledge and willingness to help us navigate the home buying process. Shawn is responsive, offers a variety of perspectives, and always had our best interest in mind. We?ve referred multiple people to him that have also had seamless experiences.
We have worked with Shawn over 8 years for the purchases of both of our family homes. He always does a remarkable job, and understands the needs of growing families! Hes always available and is very knowledgeable of the Durham area. We highly recommend!
We decided to sell our home in 2021 and were so lucky to have the assistance of Shawn. I have never bought or sold a home and the whole process was so foreign and scary to me. Shawn was with us every step of the way and was so patient with my constant worries, uncertainties and ignorant questions. He was so good at explaining things, and his responsiveness was unmatched. If I ever got the chance again, wewould absolutely work with Shawn above all!
Shawn helped me buy my first home, sell it, sell my husband?s home, and he helped us find our first home as a married couple. He even helped my mother buy a home when she moved to NC. His knowledge of the market, as well as his knowledge of all things structural & renovation related gives him unique expertise. My husband & I will not hesitate to work with Shawn again in the future.
Shawn guided me every step of the way through a stressful purchase process. He is always pleasant and personable. He is very knowledgeable about the market and I felt extremely comfortable relying on his advice as a new transplant to the area. I?ve worked with other realtors over the years. Shawn was a pleasure to work with. I would definitely use him again!
Shawn was helpful, informative, and understand. I am a first time seller and he walked me through the process in a way that let me feel like I was making the best decisions, and was not ever feeling in the dark about the process. He was an excellent advocate for me during the process. An excellent sense of humor as well!
Shawn did a great job finding our home for us. He really spent the time to get to know what we were looking for in a home. We traveled to the area for two days to look at the houses he had selected for us. He blocked off the two days for us and dedicated his time to accommodate our need to find something within that two day block. After showing us eight homes, with second showings of the ones we requested, we decided to make an offer on the first house he showed us. It was as if he knew from the start that that was the perfect house for us. During the time from extending an offer until closing, Shawn took the time to answer any questions we had along the way and to be sure we understood the process. Shawn works really hard to provide an important service and does so with professionalism and a great body of knowledge in real estate. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a home or relocating to the area.
Shawn is an enthusiastic real estate agent with extensive experience as a home inspector and in home repair. He knows the Durham area well and his tour of the area was very helpful and insightful. He was quick to respond to text messages and phone calls for the most part. He definitely works extra hours - nights and weekends were not an issue for him. During the home bidding and purchasing process, he was aggressive and allowed us to get a better deal than we were expecting. We ended up getting a house that we loved at a price that was competitive! Following the sale of our house, he continued to follow up with us with recommendations of interior decorators and contractors. He is a very personable individual, and will work hard for you!
This is my second time using Shawn as my realtor. He helped me through the process of buying my first home, and now helped me sell it. Shawn walked me through every step and made sure I understood the process. I recommended Shawn to my mother, and he is now helping her buy a home in North Carolina. Thanks Shawn!
Shawn did an outstanding job is helping us sell our house. He made some great suggestions on how best to stage our house. He very helpful in getting us names of contractors to help with some minor repairs. We would highly recommend Shawn.
I highly recommend Shawn Hays. We used Shawn to sell our house in 2016 after initially working with a different realtor. Shawn was a huge improvement relative to the competition. Very happy with the end result after we sold our home.
I am so grateful to for Shawns help and guidance with my first home purchase. He answered all of my questions fully and was very attentive throughout the entire process. On top of all of this, I have the most wonderful new home. I cannot recommend Shawn more highly.
Shawn discussed the options in the area and offered good, even-handed advice about the local market. He was helpful in assessing the homes I viewed. After I made an offer and began the process, Shawn was very responsive to all of my questions and managed the details of the process diligently. Additionally, he was a great resource for information and references about home-improvement to be done immediately after purchase. I would recommend Shawn to home buyers in the area.
We had started working with another agent before we even moved to North Carolina, but she was simply not very responsive to us. We switched to Shawn, and it was the best decision we could have possibly made. Shawn brings so much to the table for prospective homeowners. He has a lot of experience, both in terms of knowing the entire Triangle area and in understanding the home buying process. Hes also worked in other aspects of real estate, including construction services and appraisals, so he understood how to work really well with other people involved with our home. Perhaps most importantly, Shawn was clearly and consistently an advocate for us and our needs. He was patient with the hundreds of questions we asked, and never pushed us toward one house or another. He paid attention and always behaved ethically. Were thrilled we had Shawn on our side throughout the process.
Shawn was great with helping us find our new home. We had been looking for over a year with no luck, but when we started looking with Shawn, things just seemed to come together. He was very knowledgeable about the process and was even able to recommend different vendors for things we need to turn our house into a home. We would use him again in a heartbeat! Thanks Shawn!
Shawn helped me purchase my home back before I started graduate school in 2009. He was very patient and as a result we found the perfect home for me. When I graduated six years later and decided to sell the house, I decided to do my due diligence and speak to a couple of real estates agents. I ultimately decided to go with Shawn again because he really was the most impressive agent I spoke to. He had worked extremely hard to understand my house and its market and it showed from our first meeting. During the sales process he was very honest with me and provided excellent advice. His background as an inspector also really helped him identify things that worth repairing and things that were not, which saved me a lot of work and money. I honestly cant recommend Shawn enough. If I return to the Triangle, I will definitely work with Shawn again.
Any realtor can help you buy for best price and sell for the highest, thats their job. What sets Shawn apart is being an agent for you is his passion. You know Shawn wakes up everyday thinking, what do I need to do to make my clients life easier?. Shawns communication is superb, he follows up immediately. He is a true professional and is driven by honesty and integrity. He has your wants and needs in mind, and as important, he helps make a smart financial for your future. His level of knowledge about the local housing market and of life in the city is top-notch. For anyone moving in from out of town and unfamiliar with the area, DO NOT regret your decision buying a house from someone else, itll be too late. Hire Shawn Hays! You will not regret it!
This was our first time buying a home and we were in good hands with Shawn. He steered us to a neighborhood we did not know about being unfamiliar with the area. We ended up buying our dream home in this exact area! Shawn helped along every step of the process, helping us as new home buyers understand the big picture. From the loan application process to putting in our offer, Shawn was instrumental in helping us negotiate an amazing deal for our new home. A few weeks later a house with the exact same floor plan and in the same neighborhood, sold for several thousand more dollars than we paid for our home, his guidance was key. Whether you are new to the area or know Durham well, Shawn is an asset to anyone trying to buy or sell a home.
We found Shawn by chance, but what a lucky find it was. Shawn helped my wife and I buy our first home, and in a market we were not familiar with. From the beginning Shawn helped us through the property search, helped us narrow down homes based on our wants/needs, and was always upfront and gave his honest opinion. At no time did we ever feel like we were being sold to, or pressured in any way. He explained things in simple terms, was knowledgeable regarding inspection/construction questions, neighborhood insight, negotiation tactics, breaking down the loan process, simplifying closing, everything. He checked-in, made us feel like we were his only clients, and was always just a text-message or phone call away. We wish we could still work with Shawn even though we have finished the closing process and are moving into our new home this weekend. We could not be happier with our new home, and we couldnt have done any of it without Shawn. We will be recommending him to all of our friends/family that we can convince to move to NC!
We worked with Shawn for five years. We were very picky on our choice of home and he stayed with us through the whole process. He is very knowledgeable. We used him to buy our new home and to sell our old home.
Shawn did a great job helping me buy my first home. I was expecting the process to be much more stressful than it was but it ended up being quick and painless. Shawn walked me through all of the paperwork and answered any questions I had. Ive contacted Shawn a few times after closing with issues and questions and he has always been responsive and helpful. When/if I ever sell my home, Shawn will be my first call.
Shawn did an exceptional job helping me during my first home-buying experience. He is a consummate professional - honest, diligent, reliable, well-connected, trustworthy, responsive- and always had my best interests in mind. He was readily able to accommodate my schedule and made himself available (via colleagues) even when out of town. He is extremely knowledgeable about the area, reliable in every respect and continues to be available at a moments notice to offer advice on home- and real-estate related matters. Couldnt have been more pleased!
My wife and I recently relocated from Boston to the Chapel Hill. Simply said, Shawn is a great guy to work with. He is very knowledgeable of the market and worked with us in great detail to understand what we were looking for in a new home. We couldnt be happier with where we ended up and played an important role in our happiness! Weve already recommended Shawn to others and would use Shawn again without thought should we sell or buy a new home in the area.
Shawn was very patient with us, as we searched in Durham for many months before we found the ideal home. He always returned calls and emails very quickly and only showed us homes that met our strict requirements. i will recommend him highly!
Shawn was wonderfully patient and helpful to me as a first-time homebuyer. He answered my questions not only about the properties we viewed but the buying process overall. I would certainly recommend him to anyone looking for a real estate professional in the Triangle area!
Shawn is very knowledgeable about the triangle, especially Durham. He has a thorough understanding of the various neighborhoods and how he predicts they will change in the future. He was always available for us when we had questions and he is very patient. He even spent an entire Saturday with us just driving around looking at different neighborhoods and explaining the differences between them. Shawn is a great realtor and anyone would be very happy with him.
As a first time home buyer, Shawn made the process as seamless as possible. His knowledge as a contractor was invaluable while looking at properties, and he was a great advocate for me during the negotiation process. Shawn was easily available and had great knowledge of various neighborhoods.
Shawn was very patient and helpful during my search for my first home. He has great knowledge of the Durham area and different types of homes/neighborhoods. I would recommend Shawn to anyone looking to buy a new home.
Shawn helped us as first time home buyers purchase our home in the very competitive south Durham market. He was very patient as we took over a year to finally find the appropriate house for our family seeing dozens of homes. He was also very responsive and was able to get us in to see houses the day they came on the market and when we found the house we wanted he submitted an offer within a few hours of our showing. He also has a background in home inspection and was able to spot what may be potential problems in homes during our viewings. I highly recommend Shawn for first time home buyers for his patience, knowledge, and promptness. He was excellent to work with.
I high recommend this gentlemen for first time home buyers. Hell be honest, but will go above and beyond to make sure things are completely understood! Hes a keeper, and well definitely use him when we decide to buy or sell again.
Shawn is one of those people you hire as a realtor but want to keep around as a friend. He was a pleasure to work with throughout each step of the home buying process and even now, several months after closing, he is still helpful and responsive to all of our concerns. I have recommended and will continue to recommend him to friends and family who have any real estate needs.
Shawn was very helpful as we sold our first home. We ran into more than our fair share of troubles along the way unfortunately but thankfully Shawn was there to help us through it all - even though our home was not expensive and would not give him a large commission. I highly recommend him.
Shawn has a deep knowledge of all aspects of the real estate transaction. His experience in construction and evaluation really separates him from the other agents. We highly recommend him for your purchase or sale.
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