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Susan Mossman, Executive Director of Pasadena Heritage
Pasadena Heritage chose Steve and Lisa Haussler to represent the organization for the sale of the Madison House, an historic home on South St. John Avenue and its headquarters for more than twenty years. We selected this professional team because of their excellent reputation, track record and expertise, and also their deep knowledge of the community and historic properties. Because the Madison House was so important to Pasadena Heritage as the local historic preservation organization, and because the property is a contributor to both the Markham Place National Register Historic District and the Governor Markham Landmark District, Lisa and Steve had to use their experience in marketing historic properties and their unique qualifications to represent us as the owners in order for us to feel comfortable with the process and the result. They did an excellent job overall, exceeded all our expectations, communicated regularly, provided referrals for needed services that met all expectations, and marketed the house appropriately. They handled the sale efficiently and thoroughly, with great attention to detail and admirable negotiating skills. Pasadena Heritage was very pleased with their representation and highly recommends Lisa and Steve, especially for sales of unique historic properties that need extra care and attention.
Lynne Meece
Thank you for helping me through a very tough time. It was not easy to let go of the family home of 60 years — built by my parents and loved and enjoyed by 4 generations. You both were always available for practical as well as emotional support.
No two people could have done a better job to get our house sold. You are the best!
Qutayba Abdullatif & Lara Deeb
Despite the stresses (and at times, literal insanity complete with crossbows) of the house-finding-and-buying-process, you two truly made it all seem manageable and fun — Thank you! We love our home and are enjoying (slowly) unpacking and settling in.
Heather & Brian Dinkins
We cannot thank you enough for having guided us as effortlessly as you did through the events of purchasing a home with tenacity and calm diligence. Our time with you was not just spent looking at homes, it was also an immersion into the process of procurement; unlike any we’ve experienced with past agents.
The amount of time and effort you took in showing us information on current market conditions was invaluable. Once we narrowed our focus, you then delved into the nitty-gritty statistical analysis for the immediate area, zoning codes, potential resale issues as well as research on tax advantages during these times of uncertainty. From our initial meeting to the close of escrow, there was never an email or phone call unanswered or detail too small for the two of you to consider it your own. We remain convinced this particular escrow would have been a lot bumpier had the two of you not been the ones representing us.
At the end of the day, your commitment to educating us on so many different areas before making an offer, showed genuine concern with making sure we chose the right home for us, our lifestyle and future needs. You didn’t just provide a service, you invested in us and steered us towards our lovely period home which feels custom-made for us.
We sincerely hope we have occasion to call upon your services again and happily recommend you to anyone who will value your level of service.
Dr. Omer Sayeed & Dr. Choi Chatterjee
This is a letter of commendation for two of your outstanding realtors, Steve and Lisa Haussler. We met them in November of 2005 and were extremely impressed with their professionalism, deep knowledge about the local market, and ability to listen to our particular needs and expectations. We engaged their services to both sell our house (1975 Pepper Drive, Altadena) and buy our current house (2239 Holliston Avenue, Altadena).
When we bought our current home, Steve and Lisa were involved in every step of the way, advising us about the offer, following through on the inspections, and attending to various contractors that were working on the house. During the sale process we were impressed by their low-pressure approach and their good financial advice. Although the seller, the Bank of America Trust Sale division, was extremely difficult to negotiate with, Steve and Lisa smoothed the path considerably with their good office and diplomatic skills.
While selling our house, Steve and Lisa did an outstanding job of advertizing it. We had a record number of visitors and received two solid offers a couple days after the first open house. We truly appreciate the fact that they advised us correctly on the listing price, as there are many overpriced and unsold homes in our former neighborhood.
It has been a pleasure to work with Steve and Lisa and we value both their business acumen, and their ability to follow through on each and every request with promptitude and good humor.
Betty Graham, President & Chief Operating Officer
What an inspiration you are! Thank you for your shining example of a belief in the value of yourselves and the value of Coldwell Banker. No one expresses it better, and the proof is in the number of satisfied clients who send you referrals and keep returning to you for their real estate needs.
Your professionalism and your dedication to the well-being of your buyers and sellers combine to make our company and our industry proud. Cooperating brokers, your office colleagues and your manager, Randy Fred, have all expressed to me what a pleasure it is to work with you.
I send you all good wishes for continued success.
Randy Sandiforth
I have recently had the opportunity of working with Steve and Lisa Haussler and wanted to take a moment to let you know how pleased I am to have utilized their services again. They truly add professionalism and knowledge to what could be an intimidating process.
This was the fifth time that the Hausslers and I have been involved in a real estate transaction. Steve’s perseverance led to the first house purchased over ten years ago under somewhat difficult circumstances. When the time came to sell that home and buy another, Steve and Lisa were able to handle both sides of the sale/purchase and we received multiple offers over asking price on the sale in barely a week.
I have since that time used their expertise in selling additional properties for my family. Steve and Lisa’s in depth knowledge of the Pasadena market have always gotten top dollar in all transactions. Their guidance through the entire process makes it much less stressful than it could otherwise become. They are always willing and able to be of service even after a particular transaction has closed, if necessary. To this day, they remain diligent to keep us informed about properties that they think would be of interest.
Steve and Lisa each bring their own individual strengths to the real estate profession and work wonderfully to the benefit of their client. Yet when combined, they truly become (as I’ve called them before) the “Dynamic Duo!” Should the time come again, and it will, to utilize their personal touch in the real estate market, I am certain that the Hausslers will be ready and able to again satisfy the needs of their client!
Gerald A. Skinner
Several months ago, I listed my house with Steve and Lisa Haussler… The decision to sell was actually the easiest part of this transaction, but my choice of agents was most fortuitous.
Throughout the negotiations and escrow, numerous issues arose that complicated the proceedings. I do not have to tell you that selling one’s house is stressful enough without the added aggravations that developed. Through it all, Steve and Lisa maintained a steady hand and these issues were resolved to my satisfaction.
This is a difficult real estate market, yet Steve and Lisa not only brought me two offers within the first three days of the listing, but they brought me over-asking offers as well. But I am not as pleased with the amount I sold for as much as I am for the professionalism exhibited by the Hausslers. From the beginning they planned their work and worked their plan. It culminated with exceptional results.
Brent & Kelly Bozarth
Thank you! Thank you! What a pleasure both of you were to work with. We greatly appreciate your real estate expertise and your great style. Enjoy a toast to a sale that ended well!
Ron & Jackie Trayner
This is a two-fold thank you. First, we appreciate the excellent job you both did on the sale of our house. Not only are you both the ultimate professionals, you are also kind people. Second, we enjoyed our dinner together very much. It was a treat to get away from the craziness called moving. We wish you much success and happiness in the future.
Melissa & Scott Murphy
Thanks again, Steve, for all of your work in finishing the sale of our Claremont Street house. We were able to relax and enjoy our vacation knowing you had everything under control!
Bob & Sue Mauser
Steve has gone far beyond the ordinary agent in providing service, looking for new homes and finding buyers for our sales.
Marian & George Hamilton
You ought to write a book on marketing a house… We are really impressed.
Linnie Dunn
I want to thank you for the superb job you did for me in selling my home… You were an unending supply of support and advice throughout the entire process right through escrow.
Les Parent
His experience in marketing and his extensive personal contacts in the real estate community were invaluable in quickly bringing a qualified buyer to the table.
Steve Schklair & Claudia Bailey
The depth of his knowledge of architecture and design…was extremely important to us in our search.
Diane Morrison
It is the fifth home I’ve owned, and by far it was the best real estate experience I’ve encountered…Steve Haussler has given me a whole new impression of Realtors.
David Rousseve & Conor McTeague
You two are absolutely the best! We hope you know how much we appreciate all you have done. Many, many thanks. We are very much looking forward to keeping in touch.
Charles Svendsen
Catherine and I wish to thank you for your time, care and expertise in selling our home at 2367 Holliston. You both were professionals in your work for us and the hearts that you have for this service is evident. Your son was fun to watch grow.
You walked with us in a difficult time in our lives. Your work with us was more that a real estate transaction, it was ministry. That ministry came in the shape of humor, adaptability, long hours and graciousness. So please accept our gratitude. I am happy to recommend you to anyone.
We wish you all the best.
Derek, Lily & Josh Chin
Thank you for all the ways you helped us in the selling of our home in Altadena. Your time is precious and yet you helped me pick “stuff” needed for the house. Your kind gestures in so many ways, especially allowing us to borrow your bedroom drapes, were greatly appreciated.
Thank you for all of your wise counsel through the countless real estate papers and for teaching us so much along the way.
You guys are wonderful and we’re glad to have met you all — especially little Austen. We expect to still see you guys!
Jeffery J. Barber
I want to take this opportunity to commend Steve Haussler for the professionalism, expertise, and sensitivity that he demonstrated as he guided us through the recent sale of our home and the purchase of another.
In order for us to purchase our new home, we had to make a contingent offer on the new home and then sell our house in twelve days. Needless to say, the stress of such a compressed timeframe was quite intense but Steve’s marketing plan and knowledge of the Altadena/Pasadena real estate market is amazing. Even though we were quite skeptical about our ability to meet such an aggressive goal, Steve was confident. We put our faith in Steve’s advice, followed his instructions and, just as he predicted, we received multiple offers on the house and sold above our asking price, virtually at the price he said we would receive. On the new home, Steve helped us write an offer that, even with the contingency, was appealing enough to convince the sellers to work with us.
I recognize that many real estate agents bring market expertise and negotiating skills to the table and Steve certainly displays these skills. The things that we feel make Steve unique are the empathy he offers his clients, his ability to help clients understand the real estate process and to formulate decisions, and his absolute integrity. Had our real estate agent not possessed this combination of skills, I really do not believe that we would have been able to achieve what we did in such a short period of time. We are extremely happy with the result and feel that the major credit goes to Steve.
Steve was our agent seven years ago when we purchased our last home, also under complex circumstances; he was the agent for our recent sale and purchase; and, if we ever sell, Steve will be our agent again.
We think that Steve is a credit to the real estate profession and that Coldwell Banker should be proud to have him representing the firm.
