I just closed escrow on my million dollar home in Playa Vista in March, 2007. It had been on the market since June, 2006. I wanted to be an active participant in the selling process by showing my own property and holding my own open houses. I had been listed with Help-U-Sell June through December, 2006, with little to no luck in finding a strong buyer. I concluded that using Help-U-Sell was causing a misperception that my property was a ‘value sale’ property so I made the decision to change realtor agencies. A local broker mentioned Mills Realty business model based on their good reputation among brokers and sales people. On the same day I decided to work with Simon in January, he had my listing on the MLS and Internet portals. Mills Realty allowed me to get a market price that was more in line with recent sales in the area. Agents were much more active in bringing buyers to view my home with the Mills Realty sign. Another key difference I noted using Mills Realty was that Simon was very quick to respond to all my questions either by email, fax and/or phone. Two offers came through within 5 weeks of the listing. Simon helped me negotiate and accept the best offer while I was traveling in Washington DC. He continued the great service by bringing in a more cost effective escrow company to handle the transaction. The Buyer’s salesperson/agent complimented Simon on his great service, professional demeanor and keeping his eye out for me, his client. The entire experience rates an A+ with me. I highly recommend Simon Mills and the Mills Realty way of selling homes. It saved me thousands and was very satisfactory overall!
– Cathy Kinzer
