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"My wife and I would not even consider using another realtor to sell our home.

Erika is the utmost professional. Her styling abilities alone separate her from anyone else in this area. She knows the market, understands buyers and understands how to stage a home that appeals to both traditional and contemporary parties. It is important to understand her styling strategies and follow them completely for maximum results. Whether we agreed or disagreed with her style…it was the correct thing to let her stage the house without questioning the design. We listed our house in mid August and received an offer the second day it was on the market. We would have used her as a buyer’s agent as well if not for the fact that we purchased our current home from my mother (and she even offered advice for that as well). Finally, if we choose to move again, we will hire Erika without hesitation as I would not even interview another realtor. I recommend her services 100%."

Jeff Newton
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"Simply the Best.The buyer said he was not going to inherit a water problem if the source of the water was not located. And this is 3 days before closing.The buyer and his inspector found a water puddle in the middle of the kitchen floor and they suspected the water problem was from pinhole in the pipe underneath the kitchen floor.Due to the diligence of Erika and her team - Elena and Gregg. They ironed out the issue and buyer closed the house 1 day late on the full price as negotiated.When you are selling a house, you need to have someone who is simply the best in every way - because you just don’t know what is going to happen. What kind of buyers you are going to get, and what kind of market conditions that will be. You need someone who has the vision, who has the skills, who has the knowledge, who has the connection, and tactical enough to maneuver different kinds of buyers in different kind of situations.. And you get all these qualities in Erika and her team.We are remote owner, and the property was in the middle of remodel when the family who stayed there relocated out of town. Erika and her team came in. Her team - Elena as the project manager, Erika as the design consultant, and Gregg as the contractor - completed the remodel within budget and on time. And more important, with absolute no work from us. We are completely hand-free, no anxiety and worry free from typical house remodel.The final product is so good - it is sold at top dollars - 10% above asking price, highest price on the street, multiple offers with strong offer less than 1 day on the market.Erika and her team is whole hearted on selling my house at top dollars with minimal effort from us. Above and beyond to what we expect.What more can you ask for ?"
5 /5.0
by Ernest Tam
"Erika and Elena were sooo helpful for us . We live 2 1/2 hours away from Chapel Hill ( their area of expertise). They knew how to set up our townhouse to make the best presentation, knew the market well, had a constant stream of workers to make things happen in short order, and kept us aware of each step as it proceeded. I was surprised at the immediate response from them day or night and weekends and how they had our best interest in site. They connected us with lawyers and all the professional people we needed along the way. We could have never handled all the things that popped up from day to day and Erika and Elena took it in stride and made it look easy, although it was their experience and drive that solved all the problems. We would surely recommend to anyone in the process of selling a property to look up this truly unique pair of women to make your dreams come true!!"
5 /5.0
by brownbenjie
"Erica and Elena made the process of selling our townhouse so much easier and better than anticipated, especially since we live 3 hours away. They suggested ways to improve the property, lined up experts to get the preparation work for selling completed and oversaw every detail. Both were very responsive and upbeat. Their suggestions were always in our best interest, we were kept up to date with what to expect and they communicated the progress every step of the way. We were amazed at how easy everything was and how quickly everything moved along."
5 /5.0
by asbrown57
"I am extremely thankful that I selected Erika & Co to sell my home! From our first meeting, Erika’s professionalism, warmth and sincere desire to make the selling process as successful as possible was evident. She gave me confidence that I could, with their help, withstand the anxiety of preparing my home for sale and deal with showing, negotiations and closing. And her partner Elena Barnes supported me every step of the way - her positive energy, compassion and responsiveness were so welcome as we dealt with the many complex details involved. The terms of my home sale and the quick sale and closing exceeded my most optimistic expectations - Erika and Elena have my highest recommendation!"
5 /5.0
by Ellen Miller
"We chose Erika on the recommendation of a friend, after interviewing another good realtor. As our ratings show, our friends were right so we are passing on the friendly recommendation. We didn’t realize that we were hiring also Elena with whom we went through the whole process. The process was extremely well organized, advice on preparations was very sound (as the results showed). Handy man and special cleaning were very helpful. Pictures and videos of the property very professional, The final steps were take when we were traveling on the other side of the continent and these two professionals handled it extremely well on our behalf. The selling price matched the upper part of the original estimate Have no hesitation of giving this operation 5 stars all the way."
5 /5.0
by vgabara3
"This is the second time I have used Erika and Elena to sell my house and would use them again! What sets them apart is the combination of professional acumen combined with genuine warmth and sensitivity to the emotional aspects of selling a home. We decided immediately to accept all advice/recommendations about how and when to proceed, the decisions around preparing the house/staging, pricing strategy, and finally the closing negotiations. As a result, we navigated a tricky market with a number of twists and turns that led us to a successful sale. Any issue that came up already had a solution before we even knew about it and Elena kept our spirits up with her sense of humor! I HIGHLY recommend this talented team!"
5 /5.0
by Sarah Stone
"Erika and her team were truly exceptional on every respect. Their knowledge of the market is unparalleled. They truly are the go-to agency for Chapel Hill. From the initial development of the strategy, to staging and pricing, to showing and negotiation, to closing, this team truly executed perfectly our goals for the projects and achieved everything we could have expected and more. Truly an outstanding agency with amazing people! I recommend Erika and team enthusiastically to anyone who is selling or purchasing a home."
5 /5.0
by user4722836
"Erika and Elena were wonderful to work with and they made the process of selling our home exceptionally smooth. We have worked with Erika and her team several time before and can't recommend them more highly. They know the market, give practical and effective advice, and positioned our house exceptionally well for the market. We trust Erika completely and have great respect for her integrity and focus on her clients."
5 /5.0
by Andrew Foster
"Erika and Elena were great. They • got our non-traditional home under contract super fast in a cooling market,• had extreme attention to detail,• communicated with us clearly and promptly,• made negotiations feel like a breeze,• had great design/staging feedback,• and were just really easy to work with overall.We wanted minimal headache when selling our home, and they delivered!"
5 /5.0
by Kasey Baughan
"Erika and Elena did a fantastic job in selling our 33-year-old house in a very difficult market in Chapel Hill. They gave the house just enough of a facelift (new paint, kitchen appliances, light fixtures, refinished floors, minor repairs) but not too much, and their contractors did a great job in a timely fashion. They staged the house beautifully. Other real estate agents said that everything was “spot on.” They were very accessible by phone and email, and they made the whole process very transparent, guiding us expertly through negotiations with the buyer . We feel very lucky to have had Erika and her team working for us, and we highly recommend her!"
5 /5.0
by bob_nau
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