My wife and I had Cathy as a buyer's agent when we decided to become homeowners. She was wonderful. I had always been apprehensive about buying a house, but she made the whole process enjoyable. She understood what we were looking for and found it for us. We love our house.

Tom is the best. A friend suggested him after she bought her house from him. We made him drive all over the triangle. Tom really listened to us and found the Perfect house for us. He was so wonderful at closing, when there was a glitch the was right there to make sure our best interest was the main priority to everyone involved. I would recommend him to anyone.

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“I’ve worked with Donald Mertrud to buy and sell several properties. His hard work made the transactions go very smoothly. I was very impressed with his level of professionalism and knowledge of the Raleigh real estate market.” - Finley

I contacted Donald in the spring of 2006 about listing my home for sale. I had a new job waiting for me at the coast, a final project to finish for school, guests arriving for graduation and a bathroom renovation to finish. Donald and I worked together to determine exactly what I needed to do to sell my home quickly and still get the price I wanted. His advice was right on target - my house sold less than 24 hours after the listing was signed!

Donald has provided his professional guidance to our family twice in the past two years. The first time he helped with the purchase of a single family home for my husband's grandmother who relocated to Raleigh from Buffalo. She had very definite ideas about what she wanted, and Donald probably showed her a dozen houses before she found one to her liking. Throughout the ordeal, Donald was patient and good-natured and went above and beyond to help our family. The second property was a long-term investment for us to help with future college expenses for our son. Donald showed us a range of fixer-uppers and had creative ideas for each. He guided us through the process every step of the way, which otherwise would have been complicated for novice investors like us. I don't think we could have gotten through the challenges without Donald's help.

As first time home buyers, we were anxious and not sure what to expect throughout the process. Donald was with us every step of the way and made the entire process a pleasant experience. Any questions or concerns were promptly answered and addressed. Donald made us feel at ease and comfortable throughout the entire process. Even after the sale was completed, Donald checks in to make sure things are going well for us. How many people can say that about their realtor? We love our new home and we couldn't have done it without him! Chad & Lisa

"When my wife and I relocated back to Raleigh from New York, we bought our very first house in the Oakwood neighborhood, and Donald Mertrud was our realtor. Donald went way above and beyond the call of duty, helping us to orchestrate scores of details related to the contract negotiations, repairs, and closing while we were still in New York. We couldn?t be happier with the service and attention we received." Ken

"Donald helped me buy my first home. I had many requirements and fell into the 'high maintenance' category. I wanted a historic home inside the beltline, but didn't want to pay an arm and a leg. I wanted a nice yard for my dog, but didn't want to spend all my weekends with a lawnmower. Like Goldilocks, the house had to be 'just right.' Donald was on my side through every step, and helped me find my adorable bungalow near Cameron Village. He translated all the real estate jargon for me into understanding terms and made the huge stack of paperwork less scary. It was a great first home buying experience, and I will definitely work with Donald again when I'm back in the market." :) Stacy