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Wicpete63
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIEDSvenja Martin was my agent when we first bought the house 15 yrs. ago and again when we sold it. We are incredibly pleased with entire process. We cherished our home for approximately 15 years. It was the perfect fit. Most recently, we were looking to sell our home and return to family in another state. Given my previous positive experience, and the trust I have in her, I reached out to Svenja for assistance and shortly after listed our home with Svenja, Carolina Foothills Real Estate. I could not have been happier with the outcome. From the initial consultation to the final closing, her professionalism and communication were outstanding. She brought in a professional photographer and priced it strategically. Since we were moving out of state, I completely relied on her and her team, to close electronically, which also was seamless. Because of her marketing expertise, as well as understanding our needs along with her guidance and diligence, our house went under contract in just 4 hours. If you want an agent who protects your best interests and delivers results, choose Svenja Martin. I would absolutely recommend Svenja for all your future real estate needs. Svenja, Thank you so much for your careful and thoughtful attention to both the buying 15 years ago and selling of the same house just recently. It was a pleasure.
AmandaStover4
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja was amazing to work with. This was my first time purchasing a home and I could not ask for a more supportive, knowledgeable agent. She was quick to respond to my questions and was so calming. I cannot say enough good things about Svenja or my home buying experience. It was a pleasure working with her.
Gregg O.
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja was fantastic to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable about the rules and regulations within the Clemson area. She was patient and explained all aspects of the contract. She was proactive and wonderful with communication. I highly recommend Svenja for your real estate needs. If you are looking for an agent that makes you a priority, great with communication, and highly skilled with Real estate knowledge, Svenja is the agent for you.
Zuser20151113113508585
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED We had an wonderful experience working with Svenja! She was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and always available to answer our (endless) questions. Her patience and thoroughness throughout the entire process made everything so much easier. We truly felt supported and confident in every decision, thanks to her expertise. Highly recommend!
Jacqulyn2
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja was a pleasure to work with! She responded quickly to all our questions and concerns. She was quick to respond to calls (even after hours), texts, and emails. She was very knowledgeable regarding the quirks of Clemson real estate. She dealt with 3 people: my daughter, my spouse, and myself, all asking for information often from three different states and a couple of time zones. Svenja walked us through all the nuisances of the current tenants, HOA, property manager and other items specific to this purchase. She also managed to reschedule closing around hurricane Helene. She went above and beyond to help with getting everything ready with all the delays that came with a natural disaster. When my husband and I couldn't be at the rescheduled closing, Sevnja walked my freshman daughter through everything so she was able to close on her own. I would certainly work with her again, and highly recommend working with Svenja for a real estate purchase.
Karen B.
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja is the best! There's a reason she is one of the top real estate agents in the Clemson/Central area; she was invaluable in selling my home in a timely manner for a good price. She was very helpful in guiding me through the selling process, finding repairmen, and suggesting strategies for getting rid of all of my excess "stuff." She was always paying attention to what was going on with the sale of my house and was always quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had. Svenja is the right real estate agent for you!
Zuser20161115110412730
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja is the best. We have worked with her to buy and sell a home. She is personable, responsive, and knowledgable. She made my husband and I feel comfortable throughout each experience.
Minjae W.
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED We were extremely lucky to work with our realtor, Svenja Martin, on purchasing our new home. She is (1) incredibly knowledgeable about the dynamics of the areas and their prospects, (2) straightforward and easy to communicate with--making the entire process smooth, and (3) very responsive and considerate--always keeping our best interests in mind. On an additional note, Svenja only works with the best of the best, which greatly benefited us; she connected us with the best mortgage team that minimized the gap between our move-in and move-out dates while personalizing the mortgage to fit our financial situation perfectly. We would confidently recommend her to anyone in need of a top-notch realtor in the upstate SC area.
A H.
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja went above and beyond each step of the way. She had plan B and C in her back pocket at all times and was one step ahead in the process the entire time. She seems to know most in the community and had multiple answers/perspectives to share when I had questions.
Amandafetter8
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja was a 10/10 realtor. She was knowledgeable about the area, property, and overall market. We found a few last-minute issues with the property and Svenja handled everything efficiently and professionally. I hope to work again with her in the future. It was a true pleasure joy to work with Svenja.
Zuser20180112114656882
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja is the best, plain and simple. She knows what she's doing, makes sound recommendations, and she actually listens. She just helped us buy our home near Clemson, and was 100% available whenever we had questions or needed her. She showed us many homes before we found the right one, and if she couldn't do the showing at a time that worked for us, she found someone who could. Once we made our decision, she kept a close eye on what was going on, visited the home regularly as we don't live in the area and couldn't be there ourselves and it was new construction, and advocated for us as buyers. On top of all that, Svenja is also a great human. She's kind and patient and the type of person you'd like to have as a friend!
User4099957
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED We could not have been more pleased with having Svenja as our selling agent. She guided us through the process, then compiled a listing with a great writeup and excellent photos. Our home was under contract within days. Having been in the house for over 34 years, she made a difficult process as smooth as it could have possibly been. She was such a pleasure to work with and we would highly recommend her!
Solid N.
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja helped us find and close on our first house very fast and with a keen eye to what we were looking for. After talking about a few of our preferences and must haves Svenja had recommendations for us within just a few hours. She helped guide us through things to look for to evaluate the quality of listings, walked us through closing, and addressed all the concerns we could think of and a few we didn't. Svenja had excellent contacts for the inspection and the loan officer. If we buy again, we'll be talking to her!
User8302022
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja helped us sell our family home in Clemson. It was the best experience weve ever had with a real estate professional- ever. She had fantastic, practical advice and such a pro. By the way our house sold in one day over asking!
Graceforkati
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja went above and beyond in helping us through the buying and selling process. She was prompt in returning our texts and answering our questions. We found our dream house a lot sooner than we had anticipated and she helped us secure a contract before our old house was even on the market. When it came to listing and selling our old house, she was on top of everything making the process go as smoothly as it possibly could. We had a tight time constraint when it came to selling and she worked hard to get our house ready to list in just a few days and within 48 hours of the house being listed we had five offers to choose from. We felt confident in the advice she gave us on both the buying and selling ends and trusted her knowing she had our best interests in mind. Our children always got excited when we would meet with Miss Svenja, she included them as much as possible in the process, and they still ask when we're going to see her again. We highly recommend working with Svenja!
Kristin L.
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED As a first time buyer, Svenja was the perfect agent! Shes very knowledgeable and advocated for me each time there was a need. Svenja was also responsive any time I had questions about the area, the home buying process, documents, and financing options. As an out-of-state buyer, I found her knowledge of the Upstate quite helpful. I gave her a list of priorities for home and location, and she absolutely delivered. I would absolutely use her again!
PaigeMiller133
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja did a great job. She had a lot of local knowledge that helped us pick our home and make decisions. She is so nice and we're definitly going to call her again in the future for anything we need.
Garland P.
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja is absolutely excellent! We worked with her on purchasing our primary residence, as well as a rental property within 6 months of each other. Both experiences with Svenja were fantastic. She was extremely organized with the many moving parts of each transaction, ensuring we didn't miss any deadlines and making sure we vetted all options before making a decision for the contract, negotiation, etc. I can't recommend Svenja enough!
Andragilli3
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED We had an absolutely wonderful experience working with Svenja Martin during the search for our new home! She is very smart, knows the market and had our best interests in mind every step of the way. Even as we headed into the final stages, she managed the inevitable last minute wrinkles quickly and professionally. She was a first rate advocate as well as a resource for us throughout the process and we had the greatest confidence in her. My husband and I would readily recommend Svenja whether you are a first time home buyer or are looking for your forever home.
Crisb3
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja was extremely attentive to our needs from our very first encounter. She was very willing to work with our schedules on showings for the house we bought as well as for showings for the house we sold. She is a great negotiator and so knowledgeable about the properties. Svenja is very much a professional and also has a thoughtful, kind and respectful demeanor. She responds quickly to your needs during the entire process and always follows up on outstanding issues. She made our experience an easier one than I ever thought possible. I would recommend Svenja for any of your real estate needs.
Reneemaynes
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED I was referred to Svenja Martin by a former client of hers and told she would make the home buying process stress free and smooth. Svenja did all of that and more. She set up inspections, negotiated repairs, and followed up with the contractor to ensure they were completed in a timely manner. What was most impressive was in spite of a counteroffers, inspections, and repairs, we closed on time and that was due to Svenja's hard work and attention to detail. I would wholeheartedly refer her to both experience and new home buyers.
Babrannock
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja Martin is a true professional. Throughout the process of buying a home I felt like her only client. She was available for all of our questions and ready with answers as well as advice. She proved to be a great negotiator, far exceeding my expectations on both the price and the sellers responsibilities. She explained each step in advance in a way that I always knew what was taking place, why it was taking place, and what the next step was. If you want a home buying experience that is hassle free and an agent that makes your interest her top priority, then I suggest that you call Svenja Martin.
Carolina M.
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED MRS. MARTIN PROVIDES THE BEST HOME BUYING EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE!As first time home buyers, unsure of the process, wary of whether or not we could get financed, and a bit distrustful in general...we consider ourselves so lucky to be able to have found Svenja. She knew the area, listened intently to everything we wanted and didn't want, and never once showed frustration with our fastidious nature. We were expecting to have months of looking at homes in order to find the right one for our family ahead of us; instead she took all of the information we gave her and found us THE house after less than two weeks! She walked us through the entire process making it easy to understand, and simple. She worked around our crazy schedules with ease and understanding. Best of all, Mrs. Martin is 100% honest in everything in everything she says and does. She proved that she had our best interest in mind from the moment we met until the day we closed on our home. In meeting her, we saw that she finds genuine enjoyment in her career, and enjoys helping her customers find the right place for them; it's clearly not about the money, nor is it just a 'job' to her. She truly goes above and beyond to make home buying not only less intimidating and less stressful, but made it fun for us! She makes sure she goes the extra mile to make this process a truly wonderful experience, and made buying our first home a treasured memory. After working with Svenja, we feel as though we have made a genuine friend and we would recommend her to ANYONE looking to find their next home with the utmost of confidence!
Apsoliani
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED When we were introduced to Svenja, we had just gotten through one of the worst experiences of our lives. We had just tried to purchase our first home and everything that could have gone wrong, did. So, we were really weary at the beginning with Svenja but she welcomed us with open arms, knowing we were not ready to buy for ~6 months. She was incredibly considerate of our past experience and understood our concerns. She offered to show us some houses JUST so she could get to know us as people (what we wanted in a house, what we were looking for, etc.). She sincerely cares for her clients and does not push them to purchase something they are not comfortable with. The second house she showed us (YES the 2nd), is the house we ended up buying. I cannot put into words how helpful, considerate, sweet, available, and respectful Svenja was through the entire process. She made it such a breeze for us. She is sincerely one of the most genuine people you could ever meet and we will definitely recommend her to everyone.
Bmcgowan06
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja came highly recommended to me and my husband from a friend of ours. We were looking to buy our first home and were interested in purchasing a home on the lake. Svenja listened to our "wish list" and helped us find the perfect home on Lake Hartwell. She is honest, hard-working, genuine, and an expert on lake property. She is quick to respond, organized, and pays close attention to the important details that both buyers and sellers can overlook. Svenja has our highest recommendation and she will be the first person we call if we decide to shop for another home in the future. Brandi and Trey
Jajumosm74
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED We just completed our third real estate experience with Svenja and she (once again) exceeded our every expectation! From the initial consultation the signing at the lawyers office, everything was in order, on schedule, professionally handled and always with our best interests in mind. Buying and selling a home can be an extremely stressful and she not only kept us informed every step of the way, but also put us at ease and became a family friend during the process.Svenja is consistently two steps ahead of the game, proactive in her approach and forward thinking in strategy. During our most recent interaction she sold our home in two days! We cannot think of a better agent and highly recommend Svenja Martin.
Khowell6
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja was great to work with through the home buying process. It was our first time buying and she was great at letting us know what to expect next. We had more "bumps" than most in the buying process but she stuck with us throughout the whole process. We would definitely recommend her to anyone and we will use her again if we buy again.
Mcycleman
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Our family's experience buying lake property with Svenja was amazing!!! Not only was Svenja attentive and easy to communicate with, but her attention to detail and ability to work with us an strategize and offer was unprecendented. My wife and I both work, so Svenja offered to help with all of the necessary items to complete closing. In fact, Svenja was so effective with her knowledge and network that we were able to close in less than 1 month during the holiday season. Even better is that after closing there are a number of items to follow-up on, and Svenja offered to assist wherever possible to make our new lake experience as pleasant as possible.We feel blessed to have met Svenja as a realtor and as a friend.
Debbie M.
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I live in Houston, TX and our son is a freshman at Clemson University. We had been thinking about possibly purchasing a home in Clemson where he and his friends could live over the next three years. We saw a First Choice Realty listing on line and contacted the listing agent who referred us to Svenja! She quickly contacted us and we set up an appointment to view the house during Parent's Weekend and am happy to say we closed on the house this week! The entire process was so stress free and enjoyable! Svenja handled everything. She organized and managed even the smallest of details which was especially important considering we live out of town. We were confidant during the entire process that we could call on her at any time....she even met our son and his buddies at the house one day! We would absolutely purchase/list with Svenja in the future; her professionalism, attention to detail and warm personality made it a wonderful experience.
Raiherring
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja found my husband and I a house within one week of hiring her. We told her what we were looking for and she narrowed the selections down so well that we bought the second house she showed us on the first day she took us out. Svenja is great with her clients and turns the headache of hunting the perfect house into a hassle free experience. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Nancywinchcombe
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED When I started looking at condos for sale, I didn't know what I really wanted and wasn't even sure if I was ready to move 1000 miles south by myself. Svenja was the one who contacted me with the information I had requested, and I am so happy she did! She is very knowledgeable of the area, very personable, enthusiastic, and so very easy to work with...a true professional! I met with her and we spent 3 days looking at all the options available, some of which I hadn't even thought of. I never felt pressured or rushed, and knew she always had my best interest in mind. I did buy a condo......thank you Svenja, I couldn't have done it without you! She is a fantastic realtor (I wish I could give her 10 stars) and I definitively would recommend Svenja to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Tullen B.
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED I feel so fortunate that Svenja was the one who contacted me about the house that would become my home. As a first time buyer Svenja led me through the process with great ease and took care of everything. She was also a master negotiator and worked hard to get me exactly the price that I wanted. I would recommend Svenja to anyone that is buying or selling a home.
User8947245
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED I feel so fortunate that Svenja was the one who contacted me about the house that would become my home. As a first time buyer Svenja led me through the process with great ease and took care of everything. She was also a master negotiator and worked hard to get me exactly the price that I wanted. I would recommend Svenja to anyone that is buying or selling a home.
The Mike Parker Team H.
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja is extremely knowledgable in the Upstate Real Estate Market. She always gives her clients 110% of her attention and pays close attention to detail making the real estate transaction extremely smooth and stress free for both her buyers and her sellers. She takes extra time to train with top professionals from around the country to educate herself on state of the art real estate techniques so she can always remain cutting edge thus helping her clients get the most for their money. I would highly recommend Svenja when you are buying or selling in the Upstate South Carolina Market.
The M.
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja is extremely knowledgable in the Upstate Real Estate Market. She always gives her clients 110% of her attention and pays close attention to detail making the real estate transaction extremely smooth and stress free for both her buyers and her sellers. She takes extra time to train with top professionals from around the country to educate herself on state of the art real estate techniques so she can always remain cutting edge thus helping her clients get the most for their money. I would highly recommend Svenja when you are buying or selling in the Upstate South Carolina Market.
Katie O.
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja is absolutely wonderful. Words cannot express how integral she was to our exceptional first-time home buying experience. Friends and family who have bought many houses before complimented us on finding a terrific real estate agent. We could not believe how easy and stress-free she made the process from start to finish. She asked us good questions, and took the time to get to know what we wanted (and helped us discover things we didn't know we cared about!) She then knew exactly which houses to show us. She made it FUN and easy. She was even 8-9 months pregnant during this time, but worked like a dog to get things done. Throughout the entire experience we felt like her only client. Ultimately, we couldn't be more thrilled with our home. It is perfect for us - the only bad thing is that because we love living here so much, we won't be moving any time soon and thus can't use Svenja again!
Heatherbarnes84
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED We moved to the area in June 2012 and Svenja quickly helped us find our dream home. She listened to everything we wanted, and went above and beyond to find homes that fit out style and budget. She is so wonderful to work with and I would recommend her to anyone. We love Svenja!
Fran0303
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I cannot say enough about the search and purchase experience we had with Svenja. We live in Columbia, SC and decided to pursue our long held desire to find a condo in the Clemson area as a retreat and second home. It was our good fortune to find Svenja and ask her help in finding us a property. We gave her our wish list and she began to search. She would line up several properties for us to see on each visit as we would have to take a day to drive to the upstate and back to Columbia. She also showed us properties on the weekends. Svenja is very knowledgeable regarding housing in Clemson, Anderson, Lake Hartwell, Lake Keowee and the surrounding areas. Within a very short time, Svenja found the perfect fit for us. She also made the actual purchase easy by facilitating the negotiation, quickly handling all the paperwork and wrapping things up. Svenja listened to our wants and needs, gave her honest opinions and recommendations and abided by all our decisions as we went along. We highly recommend her to anyone.Curtis and Frances Martin (we are not related to Svenja)
Kloy9
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja spent hours helping us look at homes. We were in the market for something very specific and she was patient with us while we searched for "The home". She was quick and easy to talk to during negotiations. She made sure that she answered all of our questions. Her experience with the area and her skills really shine through. It is easy to tell that she really enjoys her job and just wants to help you find what you need.
Pthibo
Review for Member: Svenja Martin
ZillowVERIFIED Svenja helped my wife and I purchase a lot for our retirement home. Since we were out of the area, our time to look was limited. Svenja treated us like we were her only customer and helped us find the perfect lot. The developers were somewhat difficult to deal with but Svenja was patient with our frustrations and ultimately helped us to find the perfect lot. In addition, she helped us to select an outstanding builder who build our dream home. I would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a home in the Lake Keowee/Lake Hartwell area.
