:: Robin & Allan von Halle ::

Amy Pell is an amazing realtor. She is delightful to work with and goes above and beyond her job description.
She did an incredible job helping us stage our property in a very cost effective manner. Her guidance throughout the myriad of decisions we had to make was right on. In a difficult economic climate we received four offers at the end of the first week that the property was on the market and escrow closed within a month.
We think Amy is the best and we highly recommend her.

:: Jennifer and Jeff Lehman ::

To Whom It May Concern,

I am most pleased to write a reference letter for Amy Pell.

You think YOU'RE picky? My husband and I easily looked at over 100 houses before finding the perfect home. Amy was patient and understanding and we never felt any pressure from her while our search went on, and on, and on.

Once we found our dream home, Amy made the buying process stress free (as stress free as buying your first house can be). She was always available by phone or e-mail to answer any questions. Even after we had moved into our home, Amy still made herself available to us for questions, concerns and anything we needed. She checked in with us from time to time to make sure all was well and we really appreciated that.

Our experience with Amy was great and we would highly recommend her to any of our friends looking to purchase their first home or any home.

I would be more than happy to speak further on how great Amy was as our realtor. I can be reached at jennifer.lehman3@gmail.com.

:: Lilly Hecht and Mike Wunsch ::

Amy was indispensable to us as first time home buyers. She helped simplify the process for us and took the time to explain anything we had questions about and more. At first we weren't sure what we were looking for exactly, and she was always patient and helped us refine our thoughts and eventually find a home that was perfect for us. She made herself very available, and we really appreciated her hard work and calm, knowledgeable attitude throughout the entire process of multiple offers, counteroffers, paperwork, escrow, everything. She is an honest real estate agent and we plan on going back to her for all our future real estate needs.

:: Crystin and Ian Cox ::

When we prepared to buy our first home we were nervous, luckily we found Amy. Through the entire process Amy was always there with sound advice, lots of options, and a sense of humor. The house buying process can be confusing, especially in this market, but Amy made us feel confident and informed. It is not an overstatement to say that without her, we could not have made our purchase. Not only are we thrilled with our new home, but we can look back on the entire process fondly because Amy was such a pleasure to work with. We would (and have) recommend Amy to anyone in need of a real estate agent, she is honest, caring, and hard working. We know that when the time comes to move on to our next home, Amy will be the first person we call.

:: Debra Slabo and Eric McAvoy ::

Buying your first home can be a daunting and discouraging process, but Amy was very supportive and always made us feel important. With Amy’s impeccable grace and guidance we were able to successfully purchase our first home. From our first meeting up to the present, Amy has always been willing to give her advice and sound guidance. We began our process with little hope for a house but because of Amy’s knowledge of the San Fernando Valley and diligent searches, she was able to match us with a house that fits our needs and our price range.

She was very patient with us and never made us feel rushed, pushed, or unimportant. In fact, she very clearly pointed out the pluses and minuses of every house we looked at. At no time did Amy ever force us to look at a property. Moreover, she even told us when she thought a property was not a good fit for our needs. Amy is very well versed in the San Fernando Valley real estate market. Amy searched thoroughly for us. We felt that there was not a property in the locations, price or within our needs that we did not look at. Amy’s focus is matching people with the properties that will make them happy and satisfied.

Once we decided to make an offer on the property we actually purchased, Amy carefully explained the entire process to us. We felt very safe that she would take care of all of the issues that arise in the escrow process. She successfully negotiated a fair charge-off for us and made sure that escrow closed on time and correctly.

Even after we had purchased and moved into our home, Amy offered her support with recommendations for gardeners and housekeepers to help with dealing with neighbors. We know if we ever had any problems arise with our home we could call Amy and she would gladly help us with advice and support.

When we ever have a need for a real estate agent in the future, without question we would go with Amy Pell. We would recommend her to anyone who wants an honest, positive and hard-working agent for any real estate transaction.

:: Dana Landis and Sandamal Silva ::

I wanted to thank you for the terrific job you did in helping us locate and buy the perfect house. You listened very carefully to the qualities we were looking for in a home, you sent us a range of appropriate listings that we would not have found on our own, and you were patient with and respectful of our decision-making process.

You were so well attuned to what we were looking for that our first outing with you was very encouraging. And as you know, we found our new house that day. From that point on, you were a source of honest guidance and sound advice. You helped us through every step of the buying process, which turned out to be far more complicated than I had anticipated. The entire process was made easier by the fact that we could really trust you to advocate for us when we needed you, and assist us when we felt overwhelmed. And through it all, we never felt that you were pushing us or selling to us. You were our trusted advisor. And we feel very thankful to have had you in our corner as we ventured into the complex and unfamiliar process of buying a home.

We spent our third night in our new house, and it’s been wonderful. Both Sandamal and I want to thank you again for helping us buy our dream home. We honestly couldn’t have done it without you.

Please know that you are welcome to visit any time (you know where we are!), and we very much look forward to working with you in the future.

:: Anita Reetz and Jim McGiffert ::

Dear Amy,

This letter is belated, but a heartfelt thanks for managing the sale of our home in Los Angeles this summer.

Throughout the process, from first meeting to final goodbyes, you were understanding, cooperative, and helpful. Your advice on pricing was just right. We were thrilled that bidding and final sale price exceeded our asking price. You gave us very effective suggestions on preparing the place for showing. You were there for all the open houses and generated a lot of buyer interest in our home. All of the endless paperwork was appropriately explained to us and you oversaw all the escrow details. We very much appreciate your getting a good escrow deal for us.

We highly recommend you as a realtor. You\'re top notch and terrific to work with!!

:: Nancy Berman & John Goudreau ::

Amy Pell is a real estate agent and fairy godmother all rolled into one! Her respect and understanding of our needs meant that she knew the right kinds of houses to show us. In addition to having an unending supply of patience and good humor, she also has a designer\'s eye which is especially helpful when you\'re looking at houses "with potential." Once we cleared the hunting hurdle, Amy provided an invaluable service by guiding us through the horrific and overwhelming jungle of paperwork. Three months (throughout a very hot summer) and 70+ properties later, we moved into a wonderful house which met all the criteria we had listed before we ever started looking. My husband and I cannot imagine going through this process with anyone else!

:: Demetrio Cuzzocrea ::

Dear Amy:

As you know, we\'ve been in our new home for several months now - and wanted to be sure to write you to wish you Happy New Year and to let you know how great a part you played in ensuring this will be our happiest New Year yet...

We simply cannot say enough about how wonderful it was to have you as our realtor, particularly since we were in the market for our very first home. Your enthusiasm about our individual search and your knowledge of the area were invaluable to my fiancée and me. You were willing to check out any and every whim we had, as we zeroed in on the kind of home we wanted (and could reasonably afford) and where we wanted to live. We ended up with a long list of attributes we hoped would be met in our first home - but were somewhat skeptical it would happen given the real estate market. How thrilled we were to find a home with everything we wanted in the exact area we wanted. Making that first bid could have been completely nerve-wracking, but you made us feel comfortable and confident that our bid was at a price we could afford - and then to have it accepted first time out of the gate and get the house! We couldn\'t believe it.

Not only did you successfully guide us through escrow, you did so in a way that our eyes were open about improvements needed down the road so we could plan ahead to increase the value of our home - and even helped us get our closing costs covered by the Seller!

Now we\'re first-time home-owners, married, settled into our new home, and absolutely love our new place! By the way, the appraisal from our mortgage company came back significantly higher than what we paid for the house!

Amy, thanks so much for all of your efforts on our behalf last year. Please let us know if we can ever help you with a reference or recommendation to future clients lucky enough to have you on their team.

All the best in the New Year!

:: Mr. and Mrs. Rege ::

To Whom It May Concern:

We purchased our first home in July 2005 and our agent was Ms. Amy Pell. We were very satisfied with her assistance and guidance during the home search process. She navigated us through the home selection process by explaining to us all the details involved when starting to look for a home.

Every week and almost every weekend during the search period, she would drive us to locations all over the valley and Los Angeles. At each home, she advised us of things to ‘look out for’ that we would not have thought of ourselves. Amy really spent time learning about our needs and concerns so she could be as helpful as possible.

We were able to narrow down our search and finally decide on a home. She even guided us through the escrow process and negotiated on our behalf with the sellers. All this made the final stages of the buying process run very smoothly.

Amy really understands that buying a home is not only a financial decision but also an emotional one. It is a process that cannot be rushed because when you find the perfect home, you will be happy and satisfied.

We would recommend Amy Pell to anyone who is looking to buy or sell their home. She is very professional at the same time personable and caring. Amy really works hard trying to find the “perfect” house for you.