Lakes Area Realty

Reviews 7

VA

Valery Gorodnichev

I cant say much about agency itself, but i have a lot to say about two agents of this agency: Tod Teeple and Larry LaVercombe, Those guys were helping us to purchase home in Minneapolis, and we feel so sorry we met them, as it turned up they only worry about their commission money, and they do not care about their clients at all. Here are two examples of their style: 1. We had the condition of 30 days closing as we didnt had a place to live. So we said, here is what we want - closing in 30 days and X amount of money each week past 30 days if seller is prolonging closing date. Larry than said - lets dont put it into the agreement, but seller gave his verbal ok to it so we will be fine. Turns out it was never even discussed with the seller, and we were bad guys in 30 days when seller asked us for closing delay in the terms not matching our initial terms at all. 2. Final inspection. Tood and Larry were so eager to sell, that they set up a final inspection 1 hour before closing. And when we found that one of the inspection items we agreed was not done, Tod said: "lets close, i give you my word, ill take care about it after closing". Guess what..? 6 months after closing, it is still not done, and i was just getting layers of promises or no calls returned from Tod. Yes, we look stupid in this story as we never should believe or agree with those guys on not putting terms in the contract, or on final inspection one hour before closing, or trust their promises about taking care about fixing inspection items not completed. But we like to trust people we are working with. Unfortunately Tod and Larry are not trustworthy. Think twice before hiring them. And suggestion to the owner of "lakers area realty" - check what kind of agents are in your stuff representing good name of your company. Feel free to contact me.

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MA

Matt Steele

Chris Dennis had the patience to help me through the purchase of my first home. He didnt pressure me to settle for anything less than the right home, and his patience and willingness to answer all my questions ensured that I got the best home of the dozens of homes we looked at over a period of 9 months. Furthermore, his creativity and knowledge of the foreclosure market are what got our offer accepted. Specifically, Chris and I saw a bank-owned property insisting on a cash-only offer, but saw a creative opportunity to put in a conventional offer with some simple fixes where other realtors might simply take "no" and move on. This resulted in my successful purchase of a great home in an amazing neighborhood. The result is much better than I could have ever anticipated. Its apparent that Chris is not only deeply knowledgeable about the local market, but he truly finds satisfaction out of delivering the best outcome for his clients. He explained everything thoroughly to ensure that I walked into closing without any concerns and left without any regrets. Chris continues to be a good friend and a good resource even after the closing, and I look forward to working with him again.

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CO

Corey Busch

Chris Dennis helped my wife and I buy our first house, a short sale, in the summer of 2011. The short sale took a long time (4 months) but was worth it. We have a nice house in an amazing neighborhood, where houses on our block sell for almost twice what we paid for ours. Chris really cares about ALL of his clients. More times than I can remember he called me back on a Sunday or after 9pm on a weeknight. There were times I almost felt bad, thinking, “Chris, you should be talking with your fiancé, not me.” Chris got the sellers to leave their appliances for us; he got the bank to pay for our title insurance; and when the sellers left a pile of junk in the boulevard, he told us he’d personally pay to have it removed, if he had to. On the morning of our closing, he got food poisoning and had been up all night puking. Yet he spent over an hour on the phone helping us through some of the hiccups that arose that morning. Chris does whatever it takes to make sure you get the best possible house for the best deal, not because of what is in it for him, but because he just wants his clients to happy in their new house.

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AL

Alex Bentano

Two words pretty much sum up my experience: never again. Clay Lowen was the agent with whom I (regretfully) had to deal. I dont know whats rattled his cage in his life, but throughout the entire time I dealt with him his "Im better than you" attitude was far too sour for my taste buds to endure. He was condescending, belittling, and patronizing toward me and his ego was as bloated as a puffer fish. Hes a self-appointed "expert" and didnt have to do a thing to make his "expert status" known; his pompous attitude exemplified his high horse position perfectly. I dont know if hes got an issue with women or what, but hes definitely not the type of person I want to give my business to. This "real estate expert" (pffffft) lost out on a cash buyer equipped with a hefty amount to spend (well just say that six figures would be a severe understatement). Perhaps if I had brought him a carrot to gnaw on as he sat up on his high horse, hed have chilled out and exemplified some degree of professionalism.

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MA

Mark Hubbard

Chris came highly recommended to help navigate the recent housing market volatility. Chris was instrumental in guiding us through all available options as we looked to sell our house. Over a period of 18 months, Chris provided critical information well beyond the process of simply listing, showing, and ultimately selling our house that helped us secure the best possible outcome. His experience working with buyers, sellers, and banks was evident as we navigated through various issues and options that invariably came up. Chriss depth of knowledge in the Minneapolis area, the intricacies of all options available to home sellers and buyers, and the realities of the retail landscape all played a significant factor in our overall satisfaction. In addition, his entire teams responsiveness and competence throughout the experience validated the decision to work with Chris. I have recommended and will continue to recommend Chris to others.

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SO

Soumil Deshmukh

We got to know Chris through a mutual friend and he represented us as the first-time home buyers agent. The way Chris helped us finding what we needed was extraordinary. Chris was very patient with us when we looked for houses in different neighborhood for a period of 8 months, always willing to make himself available to do multiple showings in a day if needed, rain or shine. He would share his experiences during the buying process that helped us making the right decisions. But the most important skill that we came to experience was Chris ability to work with the sellers agents. He was able to put forward our position/constraints in a positive way to get the house for us that represented our interests. For us, Chris is an obvious choice to be recommended to our friends.

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PA

Pat rick

Chris Dennis helped me purchase my first home after I was referred to him by a family member, and he was very accommodating to my needs. I was in a spot where I wanted to casually watch the market and find the right fit on my own timeline, and Chris made sure I had the tools I needed without getting in the way. When I found the right place, Chris was there to give great input on what he saw without pressuring me in any way. He was a great asset throughout the transaction, keeping me assured throughout the negotiation and closing processes that everything was being properly handled. I also had a few interactions with others on the staff, and all of them were positive. Id have no reluctance to recommend Chris to friends or family.

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