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What clients say about this agent....
Allison P.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIEDStephen. Is. The. Best! We honestly cant say enough good things about him. As first time homebuyers, we were very overwhelmed at first, but Stephens vast knowledge of the Dayton area, old homes, and overall buying process put us at ease from the start. He was always incredibly patient, kind, never pushy, and willing to answer any and all questions we had as he guided us through each step. We were incredibly lucky to work with someone we could trust and had our best interest in mind throughout the entire process. We will certainly work with Stephen again for any future real estate needs and recommend him to anyone searching for a fantastic realtor!
Meanbill8
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen's expertise and responsiveness allowed me to find the perfect house and get it under contract quickly in a competetive market. He comes to the table with a terrific network for the other services one needs in the homebuying process.
2wheelednirvana
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED I purchased my home with Stephen and he recently helped me sell a home to settle an estate. His service has always been above and beyond. The estate was burdened by a difficult family situation which he managed cordially and professionally. He worked in step with our attorney, buyer and title agency to make the process as smooth and seamless as possible for us. Every conversation we had felt like speaking to a personal friend and he was always positive and supportive. I can't speak highly enough of his help and I'm confident that he works just as hard for all of his clients. He will always be my first call when I need any real estate assistance
Eric W.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen helped us buy our first home. He was very helpful, knowledgeable, and patient with our questions. We are very grateful to have had him recommended to us.
Joy L.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED We worked with Stephen both to buy and subsequently sell our first home. We had a fantastic experience. Stephen makes things incredibly easy all while being available and willing to answer any and all questions. Not only is Stephen knowledgeableaEUR"hes also very personable and a great negotiator. I highly recommend working with Stephen!
Staciasimone13
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen set the bar for realtors! I was looking for someone to be responsive, knowledgeable, and personableaEUR| he went above and beyond to make sure my experience was exceptional. He never made me feel like I had a aEURoedumb questionaEUR? or asked too many and set realistic expectations on the entire process. By far the best realtor on the market!
Lena W.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen is an excellent, focused realtor that has years of experience + a patient and kind demeanor that are a good balance. He communicated with me often and I appreciated his suggestions and goals to sell my property. Only with his help, I was able to achieve my goal.
Mrabb4
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED As a first time buyer, Stephen (Steve) made the process easy and smooth from start to finish. Given how crazy the current market is, this was super impressive. Steve was prompt with scheduling my showings (houses dont last long!), professional, and extremely knowledgeable with properties and overall market knowledge. He really excels on site - diving into the property walk throughs. Willing to climb up into the attic and was very hands on and thorough. I secured the first house I put an offer on! His negotiation skills and legal knowledge of the contracts was A+. Bravo to Steve! Would whole heartedly recommend him to family and friends.
Gail B.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED He was available to answer questions, and helped us gather information concerning transitioning to a new state. He was able to deal with complex situations, and consistently pleasant. He also had good relationships with others in his profession, which made the process smoother for us.
Tiffany W.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED As a first-time buyer and a stranger to the area, Stephen's expertise was invaluable. He provided me with so much more information than I even knew to ask for. He didn't hesitate to take out a flashlight and look into the nooks and crannies of each house we went into, and ensure I was well-informed about considerations for the region. I also really appreciated that he was willing to explain any part of the buying process as many times as I needed to feel comfortable with my understanding and never made me feel like I was being squeezed in between other appointments. As an additional note, he was just generally pleasant to be around. It seems like such a small thing but it made a big difference in what tends to be an already stressful experience.
Mat181
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen has helped me buy and sell multiple homes over the years since 2010, always seems to find time to answer any questions I may have in a timely manner, is very knowledgeable and connected to different contractors and inspectors, and when i tried a different realtor once, I came crying back to Stephen immediately.
Sx8hrqv8h9
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen is a fantastic realtor. He has helped us buy and sell and ensured we got exactly what we wanted each experience. Stephen is extremely knowledgeable and caring and we highly recommend his services!
Fritzgim4545
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen is an absolute rockstar! I was definitely nervous about buying my first home during such a crazy time but Stephen made the whole process so simple. He took the time to breakdown each step to make sure I was comfortable and fully understood what was happening. It was like having a friend on the aEURoeinsideaEUR? that is working for you. Highly recommend!!
Bill R.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Very low pressure and client oriented. Valuable in all aspects of the sale of our house. He is patiently and professionally helping us find a new home to purchase and we couldn't ask for a better realtor. He was highly recommended by a good friend of ours, and Stephen surpassed all of our expectations.
Crystal Z.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen was a phenomenal realtor. Not only was it my first time purchasing a home but we also bought all the way from Texas. He was always available to answer any questions and made the entire process a smooth and comfortable transition for my family.
Crystal S.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen was a phenomenal realtor. Not only was it my first time purchasing a home but we also bought all the way from Texas. He was always available to answer any questions and made the entire process a smooth and comfortable transition for my family.
Soosan J.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen Payne was a model of expertise and professionalism. We were homeowners but we had been in the market for real estate for many years. Stephen's guidance and advocacy were critical to our transaction. He was readily available and went the extra mile to assist in the sale of our home. He has a very winning personality which makes the process a pleasure. I would recommend Stephen to anyone seeking either assistance in the sale of a home or finding your next home. He is an exemplary real estate professional.
Klenkad
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen helped us find our home. He was attentive and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. He also sold our former home. Would highly recommend him for your buying or selling needs.
Shromer
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Mr. Payne assisted us in listing and selling a property as well as purchasing a property. His knowledge of the area and solutions made the whole process smooth. He can recommended local and reputable plumbers, electricians, contractors, etc- what ever you need!
Steven M.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Very impressed with Stephen, was very responsive, very personable, and helped us first sell the house at a challenging time, and then work through multiple issues in getting the sale over the line
Jordan J.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen was so helpful to us! We had our house on the market with a different realtor for a few weeks with no offers, Stephen listed it on a Sunday morning and we had an offer on Sunday night. He was available whenever we needed him and was so knowledgeable when guiding us through this process that we were able to close on our house in about one month which was very helpful to us! We felt very comfortable with him in charge of this process.
Theedrewjordan
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen can not get enough praise from us. We had a house in a less than desirebale area for sale, and we were dealing with the stress of it sitting for a month. We switched realtors and went with Stephen and we had an offer the same day he listed it. We didnt have to worry about anything since we knew Stephen would be able to take care of it and keep us informed. I cant recommend him enough. In my opinion, he is the best at what he does in the Dayton area. Ive learned the hard way how important it is to have a good realtor, so the emotion is there when i say how thankful i am that we found Stephen Payne. You couldnt ask for better communication and care during such a stressful time in your life. Thank you Stephen!
Pstukenbor5
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Our house sold in a matter of days. We still can't believe it. Stephen was a pleasure to work with. He gave us excellent advice and answered every question we had. He made us feel that he was right there beside us all the way. And he was. I would highly recommend Stephen Payne and Yep Sold.
Ccail1
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED This was the second time that we worked with Stephen. He was very knowledgable and easy to work with. Our sale went very smoothly. We would definitely recommend him!
Adricmk
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Outstanding agent! Stephen provided superior advice at every step of the sale process. He was especially helpful in advising us in preparing the home for the market. As a result, we had a serious cash offer the very firstday it was on the market- at our asking price! The sale was finalized in less than 30 days- you cannot ask for better than that. Further, he kept us informed so there was never any need to contact him for a "status report". Stephen is "the best of the best"-period!!! Please note the property is located in Middletown Ohio.
Kate E.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen is extremely knowledgeable about real estate in the Dayton area, and his advice is always honest and helpful. He has extensive experience, and works tirelessly to serve his clients best interests. Whether you are buying or selling, there is no one better. We recommend Stephen to everyone!
Snider M.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I worked with Stephen when looking for our first house together in Kettering, Ohio. It was an amazing experience! My husband and I were about 6 months from our wedding and living in different states at that time. Stephen was able to work around hectic schedules since my husband was unable to be in this area all the time to look at houses. Stephen always responded quickly to phone calls and texts and did everything possible to get us into houses we wanted to see, as quickly as possible. Once we found our house, he helped us understand everything since neither of us had any experience buying a house. He made everything easy to understand and walked us through it, step by step. When it comes time to sell this house or buy another, we will most definitely work with Stephen again. He goes above and beyond and truly cares about the people he works with.
User051377
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen Payne is the BEST realtor I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I have bought and sold six homes over the course of 30 years in the Dayton area and Stephen provided a superior experience above all other agents I have worked with. His knowledge and marketing skills are outstanding! He zeroed in on the perfect pool of buyers which brought 2 offers within 7 hours of the listing going live. He's amazing! I am so thankful he was recommended to me by a friend. The absolute BEST agent in the area.
User6418904
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen gave us a great first experience buying our home. He's knowledgeable and easy to get ahold of no matter what time of day it is. He also didn't mind how picky I was and was usually able to show us houses the next day after we found them.
Jen A.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen sold our home within two weeks for full asking price. We worked through two offers and he was able to negotiate us the best deal possible. He was knowledgeable of contract terms and tax prorations. I would definitely use his services again and recommend him to my friends.
Zuser20150124182852737
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen did an outstanding job. From the listing, updates on showings, the contract and the closing everything was flawless. He is responsive, timely and the utmost professional. I utilized him because he also helped me buy my current home. Stephen knows his subject matter and it shows I. His work He is a great guy and a great realtor.
User3418949
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED We enjoyed working with Stephen on selling two homes in less than a year! He is knowledgeable, dependent, detailed, and professional. We were happy to work with him, and recommend Stephen if you need to sell or buy a home.
Nltdds
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen is an amazing realtor. As a first time home buyer I had a lot of questions and fears. Stephan answered all my questions, gave honest feedback and never tried to persuade me to choose any particular property. I truly felt like he had my best interest in mind as the buyer. I would highly recommend Stephen to anyone interested in buying or selling a home.
Michaelcmann121
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen was a pleasure to work with. He is very competent and knowledgeable about his field. He explained everything in detail about the entire process which really helped as first time home buyers. While I hope that we start in our home for some years to come, I would not hesitate to use Stephen when the time comes for our next move..
Resastreiff
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen took the time to let me know what needed to be done to get my home sold. He was prompt with answering all my questions. I am glad he was my realtor and I recommend him to everyone I know who wants to sell or buy
Listie75
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED I found Stephen Payne to be very personable, professional, honest and trustworthy. I have found these personality traits to be the exception, not the norm in today's market. You can expect a timely response to any communication. Stephen possesses excellent communication skills, knows his local market analysis and will never push you if you have doubts. He wants you to be sure you are happy with your purchase and will assist you in finding the property that meets your needs. He bent over backwards to accommodate my hectic work schedule. Stephen proved an asset during negotiations for the purchase of my new home. It is because of Stephen's exceptional work ethic, professional attitude and attention to details that I am utilizing his skills to sell another home. I would absolutely recommend Stephen to anyone who is looking for any real estate needs.
Drleonstutzman
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED I have worked with many realtors, both commercial and residential-- Stephen is the best! He sold our home in ten days, worked with us to purchase our new home, and was there every step of the way. If you are looking for a realtor Steve Payne is the one to call.
Lorettad2002
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Words can not express the total elation I felt with the recent sale of my home. My realtor for life is the ultimate sales professional. When it is time to make the decision to buy or sale a home, I highly recommend the Irongate sales professional Stephen Payne.Always the optimist, my market savvy realtor persevered and provided personalized,well researched market intervention and wise counsel during the entire home sale. Anyone looking for an ethical,prompt,results producing realtor with skills, then Stephen Payne is the only gold standard professional choice to call. Mrs. Dawson
RT C.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED I can not say enough good things about Stephen Payne. My only regret is that I did not find him sooner!!! He has been more than a Realtor. I consider him a true friend. I have so much respect for him and how hard, and how much he did for me in getting my home sold. I know my house would not be sold without Stephen. He brought more traffic to my house while he had it for sale than any other Realtor. He is honest, reliable, very considerate, and treated me so kindly, and with the utmost respect. He is the most dedicated, reliable Realtor I have ever had. Any one who has Stephen as your Realtor you will never regret using him. He is the VERY BEST, top notch Realtor you could ever have. If you want the the BEST REALTOR around, then by all means call Stephen Payne. Raymond Turner- Dayton, OH. - Xenia, OH.
Jsmyers57
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen was great to work with. After relocating for work we had to sell our home quick. Stephen helped us with every step of the process. I had a lot of questions and he always emailed, text or called back the same day. We listed our home at the end of October and closed mid December. We had an offer accepted in 36 days. That was impressive during the Holiday season!
Josh M.
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen was always available to answer our questions and show us houses that we wanted to see. He was very supportive and helped us find a great house. He went above and beyond what we expected from a realtor. We loved having Stephen as our realtor and highly recommend him.
Mfbroerman
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen knew the area well, and had several contacts we worked with to keep the process moving along smoothly. He also provided recommendations for services I inquired about. He helped negotiate some items into the contract that will save me both time & money. Very professional, courteous, accommodating, and pleasant to work with. I would not hesitate to use Mr. Payne again!
User04896067
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen was very knowledgeable and went the extra mile to ensure we obtained a residence that met our needs at the right price in the desired neighborhood. I will definitely recommend Stephen to anyone looking to buy a home.
User00498378
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen was very knowledgeable and uses every tool available to make sure your property gets maximum exposure. In a difficult market, especially for condominium sales currently, Stephen was able to sell our condo in just 3.5 weeks for the price we wanted. He always responds to every question you have, and he made the selling process very easy and simple. We felt confident from the day we met Stephen and would only consider him for future property sales. I would recommend him to anyone looking to sell their property.
Duchigirl
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Consummate professional, excellent communication skills and response time, personal and professional. Highly recommend Mr. Stephen Payne if you are looking to purchase a home in the Dayton area.
Edlindaback
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen was wonderful to me. I am very grateful to iron gate realty for providing the professional services of Stephen. The first agent that I signed with was not really interested in selling my home. She relied on her assistants to show my house, and she was unaware of many interesting features in my house, such as the beautiful hardwood floors. I moved from the dayton area as previously planned, and personally stopped in the office belonging to my agent. I provided my new address and phone numbers to her assistant. Not long after I moved there was a fiasco during a showing, and I requested another agent. Had it not been for the professionalism, and the kindness of Stephen I would have left iron gate for another agency.
User33129805
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen helped us buy a home in Oakwood OH. We were moving from out of town and the whole process ended up taking around 4 months. However, Stephen continued to apprise us of the developments in OH and showed us quite a few houses whenever we got a chance to visit and house hunt. He also provided great recommendations for handymen and contractors and continues to help us with our move to the midwest!
User1304548
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen was great with us from the very first house we viewed through the close on our house. Very insightful and tells you how he feels about the house and area as a whole. It was great working with him and would do so again!
User67726797
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED Stephen was a wonderful realtor and is very dependable. We could ask him a question at anytime throughout the selling and buying process and he would respond almost immediately with a thorough answer. Stephen has excellent people skills and is very knowledgeable when it comes to the housing market. He always made us feel comfortable and would always give us honest opinions and information. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
User4207540
Review for Member: Stephen Payne
ZillowVERIFIED My fiance and I are a first time home buyer and we originally started our process with a different agent. We had our doubts and ended up letting that agent go. We were really discouraged from buying a home until a friend of mine led me to Stephen Payne with Yep Sold. We went through several homes and ended up purchasing our first home. He was very responsive, honest and helped my fiance and I find the right home for us. In our next home buying experience (hopefully not any time soon, we LOVE our home!), we WILL contact Stephen Payne!
