My business partner and I had been trying to sell one of our investment properties for quite some time with no success despite the great market conditions. We were considering other options but decided to try listing it one more time with another realtor - Patricia. She and her staff got our house in great condition and put together an effective marketing plan. The first weekend we got an offer of over asking that was more than $500,000 higher than the only offer we had when it had been previously listed. Unfortunately that offer fell through but Patricia then brought us several other offers ALL more than asking and all $400,000 higher than the only offer we had had when it had previously listed...Much to our surprise, our house sold quickly despite listing during the Olympics!
- T. Reyes - Seller Point Grey Rd, Kitsilano
My partner and I decided to relist our house and called Patricia Houlihan to list with her. I had never met Patricia before so I showed her our house and discussed the listing and selling process. In the course of our discussions, I mentioned that I loved the house and wished I could find a way to keep it but I had gone over all of my options with my bank and others and it was not possible. Patricia asked me a few questions and then said she thought I could keep the house. She put me in touch with the mortgage broker she uses and the next thing I knew I was keeping my house! In making the decision to help me Patricia knew it would cost her thousands of dollars as we no longer needed her to sell our house. However, she gave me advice that worked to achieve my goals, not her own. I would definitely recommend her as an agent that can be trusted to give the best advice for the client. Her advice has meant me being able to stay in my beautiful home! I am so grateful that she is the kind of person who helped make my dream come true!
- A. McCullough
We tried to sell our North Vancouver condo two years ago. At that time, another realtor listed the condo for less than we had originally paid, then lowered the price more while it was listed. There were few viewings and no offers. Since then, it seemed the value of our condo was hardly increasing, even when the overall market was taking off. A friend recommended Patricia after having a great experience listing and selling with her. We appreciated Patricia’s no-nonsense approach and her stager who helped to make the condo look its best. Patricia listed the condo relatively high, and it was sold for over asking price after the first open house. Patricia said she would deliver and she did! Patricia provided first-rate service despite the value of our condo being low compared to other properties that she sells. We would very highly recommend Patricia Houlihan to anyone looking to sell real estate.
- Elaine and Mike
I could go on and on about how amazing Patricia is as a real estate agent. I have bought and sold houses before and know that working with Patricia was something special. It was a completely delightful experience. She is known for her business and sales abilities. I got a quick sale for several hundred thousand dollars over asking. She knows what she is doing. Patricia is a very warm and caring person and she really did go above and beyond expectations. She anticipated issues and fixed them and helped me personally with things that came up when she really didn't have to. I can not say enough positive things about Patricia and am so grateful that I was able to work with her to sell my house.
- Julie
After interviewing several real estate agents with an interest to selling our house, Patricia was the one we chose. She was recommended by a friend and we can now add to his our own glowing report. She was 100% professional, super efficient as befits her legal background, her team was effective, and her air of confidence made the process easy and actually kind of fun! Her breezy positivity was bourne out by the results, as she achieved a super speedy sale with a higher return that we had anticipated. I’m very impressed and will certainly call her if any further real estate needs arise.
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