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I STRIVE TO CREATE A STRESS-FREE AND DEEP-LEARNING EXPERIENCE
FOR MY BUYER CLIENTS. PLEASE READ ON TO SEE WHAT THEY THINK!
LANDFALL
PORTERS
NECK PLANTATION
GENERAL
AREA
FIRST-TIME
HOME BUYERS
UNCW
CLIENTS AND PARENTS
LANDFALL
"Dan worked tirelessly and enthusiastically on our behalf until we
found just the right house- a wonderful home in the beautiful neighborhood of
Landfall. His attention to detail and research spoke volumes as to his
"purchase" mentality. The use of his Dream Team also assured
smooth-sailing ? while we were hundreds of miles away. What has impressed us
even more, however, is what Dan continues to do after the sale. He not
only represented us at closing, but has continued to be our "eyes and ears" in
Wilmington - checking on the house during the recent freeze, meeting with
workers and contractors, and arranging for Landfall Security to monitor the
house in our absence. Working with "Big Dan", we not only found the
perfect second home for us, we also found the perfect Buyer´s Broker!" (Tim and
Carolyn Eichenbrenner; Charlotte, NC)
"Only superlative can
adequately describe Dan´s actions as a Buyer´s Agent. He has outstanding
knowledge of the housing market. He keeps full records of every instance
in negotiations. He has first-class contacts in all affected sectors of the
industry, i.e. banks, inspectors, insurance, attorneys, etc.. He is always
available for consultation and advice. He has a very positive attitude
towards his Clients ? other people´s problems are his opportunity! Dan is
cheerful, prompt, reliable and truthful." (W. Bodack, Easton, MD)
"Dan - Not only did you find the home we had been searching for, but you
handled all the elements for the purchase of our new home in Landfall with a
professional, quick and polite manner. You were also excellent at
solving any situations that came up - making the real estate transaction a
smooth and easy process for us ? all this, while we were in Atlanta!
Thanks again." (S.M. Coons, Atlanta, GA)
"Big Dan, we finally found a skilled and diligent BUYER'S BROKER in
LANDFALL who holds his Buyer's best interests in mind, not the
Sellers. Your ability to develop a strategy with us for the right
solution - sticking to our two downsizing-models; your work ethic; and your
ability to dig to the deepest level of detail on every home we seriously
considered was terrific! You surely know how to "purchase" a home and
tell the whole story - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Your multi-case
negotiating scenarios really helped us know how to structure an initial
offering price and work to a target sales price. We will highly recommend
you to any prospective client -especially in LANDFALL." (Steve and Janice
McKnight).
PORTERS NECK
PLANTATION
I didn't want any more time to
pass before I let you know how much we appreciated all of your
help, and thanked you for everything you did to make our home buying
process easier. It was a pleasure dealing with you, Dan. It was
great knowing we could count on you to be thorough and prompt; and truly, just
knowing we could depend on you. If the occasion should arise, we would
certainly recommend you to anyone wanting to purchase a home. Again, thanks for
everything! (Linda and Tom Myslinski, Apex,NC)
"Dan Willard combined the best attributes of professionalism and
friendliness. By the time we got done with our home search, we felt not only
that we´d landed the perfect home in the perfect place (Porter´s Neck
Plantation) but we were absolutely certain that we´d made a good deal. Without
Dan´s professional knowledge and guidance, we would always have wondered just
how well we did in this major purchase. Now, thanks to Dan´s guidance, we´re
certain that we bought not only well but wisely." (J. Keller & L. Keller,
Rutland, VT)
"Dan you did a wonderful job! It took us some time to
really define the "right" one, but you stuck with us through that process for
months. Your attention to details and your consulting skills blew us away.
You can take the man out of IBM, but you can´t take the IBM out of the
man. Thank you for negotiating so well for us, and we love the new house in
Porters Neck." (M. Sywolski, Locust Valley, NY)
GENERAL AREA
“Big Dan proceeded to kick off our house hunting tour with a “Board Room”
style de-brief of what Mary Lynn and I could expect from him. He assured us of
his teaming skills with a “Dream Team” of closing experts….every “I” dotted and
every “T” crossed from legal, to Lenders, to home inspectors and all else in
between.
For the next five months, Mary Lynn, ours boys and I became family to Big
Dan. Big Dan’s level of service to us surpassed exceptional. When we found
our Dream Home - Big Dan approached this negotiation with precision, facts and
no stone unturned. He provided, property aerials, land use records surrounding
our property, recent sales comparables and a willingness to place an aggressive
offer on our behalf commensurate with a tough market. We built pricing scenarios
together - with his great knowledge and skills. We closed on our beautiful home
on time, and we couldn’t have done this without Big Dan. He was a pillar of
strength and confidence for us during this purchase, providing exceptional
consultation and advice all the way. Bottom line….Big Dan delivers quality
results. We have a tremendous amount of gratitude for Big Dan.” (The Roberts
Family, Palm Harbor,
Florida)
Marie and I are so very blessed to have had such a great person handling our
purchase down south in our future "home town" - Great person, great buyer's
agent, and best consultant! You have done so much more than we could have
imagined - I think we had a tougher time building our current home here in Ohio,
than we did building 750 miles away! Your tremendous efforts that have resulted
in our no hassle and truly turn-key home ownership in Wilmington have certainly
earned you our trust, confidence, and respect. We would highly recommend you to
anyone! (Pat and Marie Nelson, Warren, OH)
"Big Dan, just a note to say
thanks for your help during our recent water-front lot purchase. Your attention
to detail and insightful knowledge of the process was exactly as
advertised. Rest assured that you will be our only choice when it comes
time for our next purchase. (A.G. Myers, Wake Forest, NC)
Dan, you are amazing. We feel like we have our own personal agent. That
you only work for us...and we know that is not the case. You have an enormous
workload and yet you give such personalize care. I am not sure we could have
done this closing, especially given the distance, without someone like you.
Thank you for all your efforts, energy and commitment. You are a gem with a
heart of gold. (Monica and Jon, Rome, Italy).
"Dan, in making five
real estate purchases in three states, we've worked with some real pros. But I
can say without hesitation that of all the agents we've worked with, you're
number one. Thanks to your knowledge, professionalism, and efficiency, our
relocation was smooth sailing from start to finish. You just did a super job for
us. I´ll look forward to sending other folks your way!" (David and Pam Cordle,
Farmville, VA)
"Big Dan is a class act! His assistance and persistence in keeping our
builder, attorney and lender on track for deliverables prior to closing was
invaluable. He is a true client advocate, keeping your best interest in
mind throughout the process. Thanks Dan!" (Terry and Becky Loding,
Chicago, IL)
"Your negotiating skills are unsurpassed: you saved us from making
costly mistakes and got the best possible deal for us, your attention to detail
and your ability to cut through red tape made everything seem easy. You
coordinated the closing in Wilmington within the timeframe we had to work with.
It still boggles the mind to think how well executed everything was - you were
there, guiding us, even though we were in New York. It doesn't get any more
"turn-key" than that! (Lauren Bonardi, Long Island, NY)
"Dan Willard is a genuine and top-class person who always puts the best
interests of his Clients first. Not only is Dan an excellent Realtor, and true
consultant, but he is also an excellent problem solver who is willing to take
ownership of situations, and because of this personal quality, he is always
ahead of the curve. Dan keeps me well-informed of each deal we are working
on, and I never have to wonder how things are progressing." (Anthony Risko,
Wilson, NC)
"Dan did a phenomenal job from start to finish. Even some
industry professionals like my mortgage lenders commented on how thorough Dan
was throughout the process. We would not hesitate to work with him again, and we
have already recommended him to some of our friends and family." (Ross and Janet
Franco, Garner, NC)
"Judy and I really enjoyed your work ethic and professionalism - you
are always so buttoned-up! During the whole process, you have proved that
long-distance is not an issue, and your use of technology was incredible! I
miss your email updates. Words will not suffice in trying to convey your
value to Judy and me in this process - you were the rock and the leader to get
us through the non-local lender challenge last week. We could have never
navigated this without you. Please use us as a reference at any time. You
are the best Buyer's Consultant ever!" (John Polkis, Charlotte, NC)
"Dan, Annie joins me in thanking you for helping us find our new home here in
Wilmington. Your efforts were invaluable and very much appreciated. In all
my years of buying homes, I found your "total" efforts a refreshing
change. We love our new home and feel that without your efforts, we might
have been still looking or renting due to our time limitations. I have
never used a Buyer's Agent before, and I would heartily recommend your services
to anyone looking here in Wilmington." (Joe Layman, Pinehurst, NC)
Dan, we want to take the time to thank you for your commitment to client
satisfaction and for your constant communication during our home buying process.
Your attention to detail and commitment to your clients are unbeatable. There
was never a question that went unanswered, or a step in the process that was not
already covered. Thank you for your professionalism, experience and
communication. We truly enjoyed working with you every step of the way. Best
Regards, Heath, Marie and Taylor Chism
Dan, I have moved several times with GMAC Insurance and have never
experienced better service from an agent in regards to looking for a new
home. I spoke to a few agents prior to coming on board with you. I
was not that comfortable with these agents and I asked my relocation specialist
if they had any agencies they prefer to deal with. They gave me the name
Intracoastal Realty Corporation. I called and explained my situation and
was advised they have the "perfect" agent for me to work with, "Big Dan" I was
given your name and when we met for the first time, I knew you were going to be
my agent. You acted in my best interest on all situations that came up
when looking for a home and when we finally found the home, you especially acted
in my best interest on any stumbling blocks that arose. I have moved into
my home and feel I have made the best decision purchasing this home. I
would not have been able to do this without you. Thank you for everything you
have done for me. In my business, customer service is a key issue.
It is obvious you are on the same page! I also want to thank the dream
team and especially Dell Allen at Intracoastal Mortgage for getting me the best
interest rate and her exceptional service. You are the dream team!
Thomas J. Noonan, Providence, RI)
My husband, Peter, and I are MOST impressed with the flawless and painfree
job Big Dan has done for us from the time we first met him as potential clients
online to after the closing when he has answered many questions about where to
locate. We had 3 1/2 weeks from the time we put a contract on our home till we
moved in. Big Dan allowed us to experience a very painless "turn-key" move into
our new home. We owe him many thanks!! (Peter and Debbie Kotas, Apex,
NC)
Big Dan-We couldn´t imagine working with anyone else during our
recent relocation to Wilmington, NC from the Triangle. The entire process
was incredible; we have never worked with a realtor as caring, team-oriented and
organized as you! We can´t thank you enough for advising us to weigh the pros
and cons for each property we viewed and for informing us about all aspects of
the properties we were interested in from flood zone maps to police reports-we
were always "in the know" with you by our side. We´re very excited to be
moving into our new home and look forward to working with you again in our
future real estate ventures. -Mike, Chrissy & Jake Ettefagh (Cary,
NC)
Words can't describe how much it meant to me to have you as my real
estate agent (buyer's agent) when I decided to make my permanent
residence in Wilmington. From day one of our meeting, you Dan,
have been there for me every step of the way. Or, should I say, for
every moment of the home search, you took the time to cheer me on and kept
going full speed until you found the right home for me in
less than six (6) days! You were dynamic in your work
ethics, speedy process and, acting on only what was in "my" best interest
(s). For that, I will always be very grateful to you. Even
now, after three months of living in Wilmington, an unfamiliar area to me
at that time, you have been in touch and making sure that my home is adequately
protected from storms, etc. You are one in a zillion; the most
helpful, real estate knowledgeable buyer's agent, caring individual that I have
ever met and I have worked with many people, agents in New Jersey and a few
in North Carolina before meeting you. For me, you are "numero uno"!
I have and will always be proud and happy to refer you to any and all who wish
to buy in Wilmington, etc. (O. Petrova, Cary, NC)
"I was delighted by Dan's professionalism which he brought from a Fortune 100
company and applied to the real estate services, specifically, initiating "To
Do" list, developing and updating the project plan, keeping an eye on the
critical few and going out of the way to get the information specific to the
client. He was amazing in his ability to keep in touch with the ever changing
real estate market and how it relates to the customer. I highly recommend him
for anyone who is looking for a house and a lifestyle in Greater Wilmington
Area". (Atul Sheth, Dearborn, MI)
"Big Dan, thank you so much for your attention to detail! This deal would
have NEVER HAPPENED without you as our "consultant". It's still hard for us to
believe you made this all happen over several weeks while we were still living
on the West Coast. Thanks again, and we would recommend you to anyone." (K.
Kelley / S. Wicks, Los Angeles, CA)
"A day without Dan is like a day without sunshine. You have
the most positive attitude and no matter what problem is thrown your way, you
tackle it head on. It was a real pleasure to work with you and we will always
highly recommend you to everyone we know. We sure "lucked out" when we met
you." (G. Ahrendt, Palm Springs, CA)
FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS
"When we decided to start looking for a house, we had no idea when we met
"Big Dan" what a blessing and helpful part of our search and journey he would
be. During our hunt we had some unforeseen personal medical issues arise and he
was right there supporting us and concerned for our health and well being - not
just finding us a house at that particular time. When we got back on the house
hunting train (we worked together for over seven months) he was always willing
to entertain any ideas, locations or emails (and there were hundreds of them
along the way) that we may have had. When we found the "right" house for us
he warned us of the challenges that we may face when going after a
foreclosure - and what it would entail - but he was always there
supporting, cheerleading, and keeping our best interests at hand. Through all
the trials and tribulations of a foreclosure purchase Big Dan was a huge asset
to have on our side. Because of him, his team of providers, and the teamwork
that he provided us with, we are in our 1st home that is truly the right one for
us!" (Nicole and Sean Cullen, Wilmington, NC)
When my husband and I found Big Dan’s web site–we thought“this guy is
down-to-earth”–and we were right! Being first-time homebuyerswe had no
idea on how to get started. We had limited time, and limited funds to
purchase a home. BD made life so easy for us–he set us up with an
experiencedlender for a VA loan; andwe found a neat homein Leland.
Henegotiatedagreat price and terms forus–weunderstoodvalues in
theneighborhood–and heevennegotiated that two major repairs becompletedbefore
closingat the sellers expense. He got most of the job done while I wasin
Texas andmyhusbandas stationed inAfghanistan. Thanks to BD’s
communications and texting skills–distance was never an issue. We learned
so much from him.It’s rare when you find a man socaringfor his clients.We will
alwaysrecommendhim to friends and family! (Monica and David
Harris,Pembroke, NC)
"I found Dan Willard with Intracoastal Realty via the internet. As a
first time, inexperienced and very young home buyer I wanted to check out all of
my options and make sure that I was getting someone who would really represent
me and my best interests. After one meeting with Dan, I knew that I had
that person! He not only provided me with the typical services of a realtor, but
went out of his way to go above and beyond the call of duty. He is thorough,
meticulous, sensitive to his client’s needs and possibilities and now, he is a
friend. I would and will refer my family and friends to “Big” Dan
Willard". (Thomas M. Cruz, Wilmington, NC)
Calling Big Dan was without a doubt the best decision I made during the home
buying process. As a first time buyer, I heard horror stories of
how stressful and complicated the process is. Dan not only eliminated the
stress, but he effortlessly opened the doors I had been beating my head
against. His knowledge of the business and attention to detail saved me
from making some very serious mistakes. Dan is a very outgoing and personable
fellow, and I highly recommend him to everyone, especially first time buyers. Do
yourself a favor, give the man a call. (George Golinski, Wilmington, NC)
"Big Dan has been a wonder of help and consolation during the purchase of our
first home. We truly could not image what we would have done without him. We
started working with Dan and loved his "no pressure to buy" attitude. Dan took
over all the stress, resource gathering and scheduling for us. Dan was the best
asset we could have had when purchasing our home and gaining the $8,000.00
federal tax credit. We appreciate all his help, understanding, and mostly his
friendship. We would highly recommend BD to anyone!" (Erin & Todd Walker,
Wilmington, NC)
Upon looking for my first home I was overwhelmed by the notion of doing so
and clueless to the process as well as the market itself. After working
with Big Dan Willard, I can say with conviction that a first-time homebuyer has
no reason to be overwhelmed anymore. Not only did Big Dan provide a great
service and do his job, he went out of his way to educate me and assure that I
was comfortable. Big Dan truly buys a home with his client, meaning Big
Dan approaches the purchase of a home with sincere vested interest in the
property. A first-time homebuyer should not buy a home without the
assistance and professional performance of Big Dan Willard. Everyone has
heard the cliche, "Go big or go home." In buying a home, the phrase should
read, "Go Big Dan to go home."(Arlen Ash, Wilmington, NC)
"As first-time home buyers, we were very careful in choosing the right
company and broker to work with. When we found Dan Willard at Intracoastal
Realty, our relationship clicked instantly. Dan took the time to
fully educate us on every aspect of the real-estate process. It was
almost as if he was buying a home for his own children. He took the time to
tailor our needs and wishes and found an extraordinary home. Dan's hard work and
100% dedication has resulted in our dream finally coming true-moving to
Wilmington, NC, into the home of our dreams!" (Sam and Kelly Oakley,Surry,
Virginia)
I have recently purchased my first home! After speaking with several other
realtors, I selected Dan because he is a Buyers Only Agent, and because he
seemed trustworthy and willing to teach me what he knew throughout the process.
He and I became true Business Partners - he returned calls promptly and never
tried to "up-sell" me. Dan carefully wrote my offer and spent time helping me
decide how I wanted to negotiate the particulars. His "Dream Team" (Lender and
Lawyer) stayed on it from start to finish. I was given all the information I
needed to make informed decisions, no one pressured me, everyone fought to get
me the best deals; and everyone was always upbeat, cheerful, optimisticand
honest. You should definitely work with Dan. He will educate you, listen to you,
care about you, and help you find the home of your dreams. As to his "Dream
Team" - very easy - it's like one-stop shopping! (G. Meisner,
Wilmington)
"Big Dan" is truly a consummate professional as well as being
a person of genuine warmth. Dan was able to shepherd me through the
process of finding, negotiating for, and ultimately closing on my new home- all
in a time span of ten days, the bulk of the work takingplace while I was
thousands of miles away. With Dan as my "buyer's agent" I was
confidentthat my best interests were truly being looked after. Dan's
communicationskills are awesome, and his attention to detail is priceless. "Big
Dan"made the process of first-time home buying a pleasure! (S. Eagon, Cairo,
Egypt)
"Big Dan" made the process of buying our first house as worry-free
as it could possibly be! He took care of every detail and walked us step-by-step
through the process, one by any other means would have been extremely
overwhelming. The way Dan looked out for us and our best interests, we may as
well have been house-hunting with my Dad. :o) We are so excited about our
new house and look forward to working with Big Dan again in the future!
(B.N. Cate,Wilmington, NC)
"You have made long-distance a non-issue. Dan goes beyond the call of
duty to make his clients' first time home-buying experience as smooth and
enjoyable as possible - he really cares about his clients." (P. Reagan,
Campbell, NY)
UNCW CLIENTS &
PARENTS
Susanne, we closed on our house this week and are so happy with the results.
I just have to say that we were thrilled with “Big Dan” Willard. He was
the most incredibly dedicated and thorough and supportive buyer broker we could
ever imagine. I would encourage you to put him on the case with all UNCW
referrals from here on out. We were amazed at his organization
and instantaneous communication, which made all the processes go off without a
hitch. I’d have been both respectful and afraid if he had represented the
folks who bought my house in DC J Anyone who gets to have him on their
side in a house purchase should consider themselves to just have won the
lottery. If I ever have to buy a house again, I know exactly whom I’d
choose. So, in short, I can’t thank you enough for the referral to him!
(Brian Victor, Washington, DC)
"If you are looking to buy a house and need an agent, consider a buyer's
only agent. We wanted someone guaranteed to have our interests
at heart. We wanted an agent who not only had extensive
experience representing buyers in the process of finding the right home,
but in negotiating for the best deal and seeing us through to a smooth
closing. We did a competitive analysis of those agents available in
the area to support us and are so happy we selected Dan Willard. “Big Dan”
is detail-oriented, patient, and he never failed to keep us well informed and
educated through every step of the process. He acted as a process-manager
across all the varied resources involved in our purchase, and I have his
hundreds of e-mails to prove it! We will recommend him highly to family and
friends.” (Mark and Elea, Carolina
Beach, NC)
"Dan, in making five real estate purchases in three states, we've worked with
some real pros. But I can say without hesitation that of all the agents we've
worked with, you're number one. Thanks to your knowledge, professionalism, and
efficiency, our relocation was smooth sailing from start to finish. You just did
a super job for us. I´ll look forward to sending other folks your way!" (David
and Pam Cordle, Farmville, VA)
"Being a parent of a UNCW student, it is important for my mind to be at ease
with the safety and accommodations for my daughter. When my daughter and I
started the process to purchase a home for her, Dan Willard, Buyer´s
Broker, due to a previous purchase, was the first person that came to
mind. Dan worked with my daughter to identify properties, and Dan was very
attentive to the details that my daughter was concerned with. Dan made
certain that the communications with myself and my daughter were accurate and
timely. He provided great focus and attention to any potential safety
issues in various communities and kept us fully informed. My daughter felt
comfortable working with Dan, and any questions she had she could easily address
to him. My daughter has moved into her new home, and with the help of "Big
Dan" the whole process was painless---and as a parent much appreciated!"
(Lauren W. Rochelle, Jacksonville, NC)
"What an awesome Buyer's
Agent you are, and what a wonderful effort on your part. You just exude
confidence, professionalism, honesty, know-how, values, sincerity, and work
ethics ? must I go on? It is truly amazing that we have brought this FSBO
deal to closure and all parties seem to be pleased. " (M. Hyatt, Blowing
Rock, NC)
"Big Dan, we are heading back in a little while and leaving our college girl
to her new life in Wilmington. Thanks so much for making this the easiest real
estate transaction we've ever had. Truly "turnkey". Please put me on your
reference list if anyone ever wants to give me a call or email me.... I'm one of
your biggest fans." (K. R. Richards, Silver Spring, MD)
"We are very
excited about owning this home. You gave us great service and I truly don't
think the deal would have happened on time had you not been there to pull all
the pieces together and for that, I thank you." (C. Strittmater,
Haymarket, VA)
For More Information Please e-mail “Big Dan” Willard at
DanWillard@IntracoastalRealty.com |