I would highly recommend Jim & Janet to all those wanting to buy or sell a home. As a first time or a repeat home buyer/seller, you are always nervous and filled with mixed emotion. All of my stresses and questions were eased with the help and support of Jim & Janet. They took the time to get to know us, what we were looking for and educated us on the process of buying/selling a home. Their enthusiasm, knowledge of the market and the art of negotiation made a very stressful time easy and actually fun!  They made sure that we were up to date on the current real estate market and ensured that we remained within our budget. Jim & Janet have also built a first class network of professionals in the real estate industry that they can refer people. I asked them if they could recommend a mortgage professional to us. The Mortgage Specialist that they had contact me offered us a better deal than the bank I have been banking with my whole life.  If you need any type of professional that has some association to the real estate industry, I urge you to ask Jim or Janet if they can recommend anyone to you.

I have known them personally for more than 10 years, and from my broad experience with their conduct in various circles, I was already expecting a high level of quality of service.  What we received, however, blew those expectations out of the water.

We spent more than a year waffling on whether to sell, but personal circumstances eventually forced a sale.  During that year, Janet was helpful and patient with my many questions.  She would often provide unsolicited information on comparables in the neighborhood or other interesting developments, which helped to stay attuned to how the market was changing at any given time, but was never pushy or hovering.

When we finally did decide to put the unit up for sale, the market was turning and time was extremely short.  Janet helped prioritize a list of quick hits to make the house more marketable.  We made good progress, but as the photo day loomed, Janet picked up a paint brush herself to help make the date.  I welcomed the help, but was very surprised by this level of dedication.

In the end, the photos and matterport were incredible.  This was partly due to the advance effort, but also because of staging effort and getting the right photographer.  Janet is capable, well connected, and knows exactly what she wants for these services.

During the time on the market, there was an open house every weekend, attended by at least Jim or Janet.  At the end of every day, we received very detailed reports about visitors and prospects, which really helped keep expectations set appropriately.

Throughout negotiations, they were confident and knowledgeable and communicative.  In some very challenging market conditions, we met our selling price expectations within a very short time window and got the quick possession we were looking for.  A highly successful outcome for us.

In my opinion, this success is the result of working with a team composed of both Janet and Jim.  Their strengths complement each other well.  Janet is the back office--extremely detailed and organized and leaves nothing to chance.  Jim comes across as the sales guy--gregarious, charismatic and helping buyers dream big.  Despite their different strengths, deep market knowledge, unflinching integrity and customer service are at the core in both of them.

I would not hesitate to engage them in the future, and in fact look forward to the chance to do so.

PJ

Working with Janet has been an absolutely exceptional experience! She made the entire purchasing process feel so much easier and stress-free. Janet is incredibly thorough

The prospect of selling my town house to move closer to family was daunting. Fortunately I had the help and expertise of Janet Seney and Jim van der Tas. Janet’s knowledge and attention to detail helped to prepare my place to look its best for the expertly taken photos and presentation materials. All my questions were answered completely and understandably. She helped me feel confident to make all the many decisions that come up during such a sale. She was always prompt answering emails and phone calls and meticulous in reviewing all paperwork. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble if it would assist me to feel comfortable moving ahead. I highly recommend that you choose Janet and Jim to assist you with the sale or purchase of your home. Plus she was an absolute pleasure to work with!

The partnership with Janet worked wonderfully. I stress it was a partnership. I never felt like I was being pushed or under stress to make decisions. Janet provided thoughtful guidance throughout the process. She was totally on top of the paperwork. But she also listened to my agenda and what I wanted to do and blended that with her experience. Highly recommend Janet if you are buying or selling or just need advice.