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TESTIMONIALS

 

2/10

Mike
Thanks for getting us out of our house.  We were really upside down and you gave us choices which we really appreciated.  We would recommend you to anyone just have them call us.  You were really easy to work with and communicated with us thru the entire process.  Thanks again for your services.

Mary and Steve Bishop

1/10

I would highly recommed Mike to anyone who is upside down on their house.  He helped me through the entire process of a short sale and got my home sold for $3000 more than asking price and sold it in 13 days.  He was fantastic.  If it wasn't for him I would have had to go through foreclosure.  Thanks Mike

Christy Shotte

12/09

We recommend Mike to everybody because he's the best in business , he knows HOUSES .....inside and out.....He worked hard to make sure we are getting what we want , he was always a phone call away available to answer our questions .We were lucky to have him in our side taking care of us and helping us get through a tough time when the process got stressful and we almost gave up....
so thank you mike for finding the perfect home for us and making our dream come true...

Sami & Regina Mhamdi

11/09

Mike Cribbin sold our house in less than 48 hours!! We got more than asking price, we made money on our house and he found us our beautiful, perfect new home where our family can build our future for many years to come! We recommend Mike to all of our friends and family and will definitely be using him when we buy another home. Mike is a very knowledgeable but most importantly hands on from start to finish! Selling or buying a home is an exciting and stressful process but with Mike on our team it was easy and enjoyable - Annie Henson, Co-host - THE CORNBREAD MORNING SHOW, 92.3 WIL-FM

11/09

A work colleague of mine referred Mike Cribbin to us for selling our house. Mike met with us and walked through our house, room by room, to help us make it more marketable. Once we thought we were ready to list the house, he came by to assure that our house was ready for the first showing. Not only did he sell our house in less than 48 hours, we got 100% OF LIST PRICE. Thank you Mike.

Rich & Tina Cowan

10/09

Mike Cribbin goes beyond what you expect your agent to do.   We actually discussed strategy before my house was put up.  His strategy was to target only the people who would be a "fit" for my  house.  He SOLD my house in 12 days.  He has a positive outlook on life and some it rubbed off on me.  If I ever sell again, I'll call him.  I have recommended him to many people.
 
Thanks, Mike
Nancy Schulte

8/2009

Mike Cribbin is a true professional.  When we decided to list
our home, he brought us information on comparable homes in
our area and what they were selling for.  That really helped us in setting
our asking price.  Mike gave us his honest opinion of what we needed to
do for the house to show well.   When we found that our house
needed some work done to it before it could be sold, Mike gave us
the names of the right people to contact to get the job done correctly, quickly and
at a reasonable price.  Mike's handling of the sale of our home was a smooth
and easy process. I would recommend Cribbin Realty to anyone thinking of putting their home on the market.  Thank you Mike.
 
Steve and Nancy S.

8/2009

I just wanted to send you a note to thank you for your professional service in the recent sale of my house on Picasso Dr. in Dardenne Prairie. I am still truly amazed that you were able to sell my house, not once, but twice, in such a short time period (10 days) given the current market conditions. I believe this is a real testament to your knowledge and skill as an agent, and I am very pleased that I chose you as my listing agent.

 

As you know, I have already recommended Cribbin Realty on one occasion, and I will not hesitate to recommend your agency to anyone who is considering the sale of their house. I will forewarn them that you will be "brutally honest" in your assessment of their home through the eyes of a potential buyer, but that your assessment will be fair and honest.  Your knowledge of the local real estate market was vital in setting the appropriate asking price for my house, and the fact that I received the desired selling price confirms this.  Your help and advice in carrying out the details getting ready for closing were invaluable. My selling experience with your agency definitely confirms your motto "Where Performance Outsells Promises."

 

Thank you again for making the sale of my house such a pleasant, relatively painless experience!

Joe Bruce

8/2009

A coworker's referral pointed me to Mike Cribbin, and I could not be more pleased with his work. Mike was consistently professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and tactful from the very first phone call through the end of closing. He was always available by phone or email. What impressed me the most was his approach to evaluating houses. Starting with the driveway and exterior, Mike would point out all of the problems (both minor and costly) and amenities of each house. He knows the greater St. Louis metro area very well and can offer perspectives on different neighborhoods and school districts. I highly recommend Mike and look forward to working with him again when it's time to sell.

Laura


8/2009

Thanks to a friends referral, I connected with Mike Cribbin and my house that had been listed with another agency for seven months, sold within 2 weeks.  I couldn't be happier.  He has a very professional manner and definitely works hard to get results.

He is assisting me in my move and will also help my daughter with the sale of her home.  We are so glad to have met him.

Sandy U.  O'Fallon, MO


7/2009

This comes under the category of better late than never!
 
Sometimes you come up with an idea that seems impossible! Trust and help from people that know what they are doing can make that idea a reality!
 
My family was living comfortably in our 'cozy' home and everyone was happy! Well, an opportunity came along to move into my wife's dream home! For all the reasons not to move, we decided to proceed with the purchase. Oh yes, we needed to sell our 'cozy' home.
 
Enter, Mike Cribbin, the person that made the selling of our home possible. After calling Mike, he came over with a list of things that would sell our home and the names of several contractors that could help us accomplish the tasks with minimal cost and quality workmanship. Mike even called the contractors and set up the initial meeting and helped with evaluating the estimates. We listed the home and proceeded to 'work the list'. Mike told us what to expect and how to handle the 'buyers'.
 
Two and half weeks later, we closed on our 'cozy home'. Mike was so helpful in every aspect and is still helpful to this day with answers to questions on the sale of our daughter's home.
 
We have recommended Mike to others as well, and they have been very satisfied with his professionalism and honesty. Most importantly the final RESULTS. We all know, that is the bottom line!
 
Remember, 'Performance Outsells Promise"

Jerry and Donna W.




April 2009

After my home was on the market for over seven months with another real estate agent, I decided to make a change.  I am so happy I did.  My new agent, Mike Cribbin, of Cribbin Realty, SOLD MY HOME IN ELEVEN DAYS.  He helped me every step of the way through the selling process.  He is a true professional.

Nadine Mues

Feb 2009
Hi Mike

  

Our permanent residence is in the United Kingdom and living so far away we needed a Realtor who we could put our trust in to sell the Chesterfield house that we inherited, as its condition could have been regarded as, "The worst house on the best street".

 

Mike Cribbin´s professional, confident and friendly approach immediately made us feel that we were in safe hands.  His knowledge of the current market was evident and after an honest discussion relating to the sale price of the house, we mutually agreed on a figure that would attract prospective buyers.

 

The amount of showings, over 100, in the 2 weeks it took to sell, was impressive and showed Mike's marketing expertise.  From signing the contract, to closing, took just one month and he negotiated a very good financial deal.

 

Mike contacted us regularly, by email and phone to inform us of viewings by serious buyers.  The distance between us (nearly 4,000 miles) was no obstacle and everything went extremely smoothly.  He represented us in all negotiations and was present at closing. 

 

Our expectations have been consistently exceeded and the sale was a resounding, stress free success.

 

Thanks Mike, again, for all your help.

 

Regards

 

Betty and Alan Warren



Jan 2009
Dear Mike,

 

Now that we have settled into our new home, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for successfully selling our former home.  In spite of the tough market, you were able to sell the house at a price that was at market value.  This is certainly a tribute to your hard work, innovative ideas and mass website marketing.  We had friends selling their homes during the same time that were not advertised on as nearly many websites as we were. 

 

The added bonus was dealing with an agent who was always available to us.  I don't think there was ever an instance where you did not answer a call or return one within minutes.  I don't think I ever said thank you for negotiating the first contract while in Florida visiting friends. I realize that most would have left the phone at home.  I certainly appreciate your interrupting your walk on the beach with your family to service my needs.

 

In a way I am sad that my real estate transaction has come to a successful end.  I felt that over the months we had developed a friendship and I will greatly miss speaking with you.  Eddie and I wish you continued success in the future.  Should we decide to sell our new home in the future, I would welcome the opportunity to work with you again.

 

Sincere regards and many thanks,

Tonya Remick


Jan 2009
Dear Mike,

Thank you for the extremely quick sale of our home.  We especially appreciate the extra effort put forth to get it closed. 

Thanks Again,
Bill & Charlotte Floyd
House Sold in 7 days.

Jan 2009
Mike,
Joanna and I wanted to thank you for the quick sale of our home during this challenging economy. It was very important to us that we found a Realtor that would take care of all the details since we were going to be relocating and living out of the state while the house was on the market. You made this process truly hassle-free. We were amazed that we had the house under a finance-contingent only contract in five days!
 
Thanks and continued success,
Joanna and Alex Nolan



Dec. 2008

THANKS MIKE ! CHRISTY AND I ARE VERY HAPPY WITH THE NEW HOUSE YOU HELPED US PURCHASE.THE COORDINATION THAT WAS INVOLVED IN SUCH A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WAS IMPRESSIVE.

BUT MOST OF ALL WE WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR THE QUICK SALE OF OUR HOUSE. YOUR STRAIGHT UP ATTITUDE UPON ENTERING OUR HOUSE AND EXPLAINING TO US IN LAYMAN TERMS WHAT IT WAS GOING TO TAKE TO GET THE DEAL DONE.ALSO WE APPRECIATE ALL THE RESEARCH THAT YOU PUT TOGETHER ON DETERMINING THE MARKET VALUE OF OUR HOUSE,AND THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FINANCIAL ASPECT TO.

ALL THAT ASIDE WE S O L D IN A 9 DAYS-YAHOO.

-------- ANYBODY OUT THERE WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED IN GOING WITH CRIBBIN REALTY! AWESOME JOB. THANKS AGAIN

MARTY CHAVEZ.


July 2008
Dan and I would like to say a big thank you to Mike Cribbin for the wonderful job he did, helping us sell our house.  YOU ROCK,  MIKE!!!!!


 Selling your house in a slumping market has its challenges.  Mike was there for us and walked us through the process.  He was able to look at our house and suggest exactly what we needed to do to sell our house.   We followed his instructions, and things worked out great.  


Not only did he have knowledge in selling a house, we found he also had a background in building, maintenance and construction, which also proved to be helpful.

 

If we had any questions, or concerns, he was readily available to answer them, just a phone call away.  We found Mike to be very personable, easy to talk to and very straight- forward.  He is very dedicated to his job and very knowledgeable in the field of real estate. 

 You´ll do yourself a favor by choosing Mike Cribbin as you real estate agent.

 Sincerely,

Susan and Dan Young



June 4, 2008

Mike was very patient with us when we were looking for our house. He showed us everything we wanted to look at even if he didn´t think we would want it. He showed us several houses 2 or 3 times. He noticed the details of the houses that we overlooked as we walked through, the problems as well as the positive things. We got discouraged when we weren´t finding what we wanted in our price range. He encouraged us and helped us to get the best possible deal on the house we finally decided on. He is very professional and friendly. He is knowledgeable about construction and contractors. He knows the area very well and showed us around to some places we needed to know about because we had never lived here before. He helped us get an inspection done and get things fixed before we closed. He helped us as much as he could with the closing on our old house that wasn´t going well. He helped the closing on our new home go smoothly. After closing he has checked up on us to make sure everything is going well. He even helped us find a piano for our new home. We are very happy in our new house and our new area. We would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to buy or sell their home. We will use him again when we sell.
Cory & Ginny
O´Fallon, MO
 

4/2008

Thanks Mike for selling my home in 16 days especially in this market.

Jerry



February 8, 2008

 

 Mike,

 

I wanted to take the time to thank you for your outstanding service.  This was the 4th home that we have sold in the past 9 years and by far the best experience in service.  Unlike what you frequently see on television, selling a home can be stressful.  When we interviewed you in August, knowing that the market was down, we were convinced that this would be the most difficult task that we had been up against.  Selecting a Realtor, that is. 

 

After completing several interviews with other Realtors, we were convinced that marketing would be the difference in getting it sold in a reasonable time at the price that we wanted.  Your marketing plan is what sold us.  However, your service is what would convince us to recommend you in the future.

 

As a Realtor, I expect great marketing and shrewd negotiation skills.  Little did we know that when we hired you there would be more to come.  Excellent communication and follow up, multiple showings, great advice, checking on our pets, offering your skills as an amateur handyman to do some of the little things, and a true friend.  I only wish that we had known you before we decided to move as I am sure that you are a great neighbor and friend. 

 

If you ever get to Texas, look us up. 

 

Thanks Again for Outstanding Service!

 

 

Friends in Texas,

 

Dewitt and Terry Muse




Mike Cribbin was a fully engaged and highly knowledgable selling partner who highly exceeded our expectations by Listing, selling  and finding us a new home all in just 5 days.  He was engaged at the beginning by helping us prepare the home for the market, even helping to patch holes in walls and painting, all the way through the closing of our homes.  While we consistently had trouble reaching the realtor for our new home, we were always able to reach Mike whenever we had a question or needed help with something.  I highly reccomend Mike for future real estate transactions.

 Doug and Sheila Graham



Mike,

Thanks for a terrific job selling my house in Kirkwood! Six weeks in this tough market is a success story! You had great ideas and suggestions, right from the start. I appreciate the time you spent calling me after showings and letting me know what the buyers had to say. It was helpful to hear the positive and negative feedback. I will be giving your name to anyone that I know that is looking to list or buy a new home.

Thanks again for all you did to make the transition as smooth as possible!


Barb Thalhammer



Mike, 

We are now first time home sellers because of Mike. Our home was only on the market for 15 days! He made the hole experience easy to live with and lots of fun. His game plan in selling our home was spot on, and we knew right away we choose the right person for the job.

Thank you, Mike for working through all of our questions, taking that extra time to help us, and selling our home!

Kurt and Melissa

 
 

Dear Mike,
 
I just wanted to thank you for your perseverance in selling our home in O'Fallon this past March 2007.  Since we had the challenging experience to sell our home in a "soft" market, we were pleased to meet a realtor with such confidence and experience.  I appreciated your self confidence, positive attitude and breadth of experience, especially during the contract negotiation phase.  Your suggestions on updating the house and negotiation strategies worked well and I was pleased with the outcome of the sale of our home.  You did a great job and I would be happy to provide an outstanding reference for you in the future.
 
Sincerely,
 
Joe & Katie Wurm
St. Charles, MO



Mike was very detailed and stayed current on all issues that arose during my transaction. He was extremely detailed, knowledgeable on the market and very aware of local trends. I was very impressed with his ability to negotiate. I got  everything I wanted and all my needs were met. I will definitely use him again. 

Thanks Mike
Gail

 

 

 


Mike has a unique and refreshingly open approach to this business.  After showing considerable patience and providing many suggestions, he offered and provided services after the sale and I will continue to feel comfortable about asking him any question relating to my house.  He will be my man should I move again and my recommendation should someone ask.  In fact, many friends now know about him.


Rich

 

Mike has become a valued friend through this sale and the purchase of another  home earlier in the year.  His honesty and integrity expertise plus experience serves him well.  Mike enjoys what he is doing.  He has a genuine interest and caring for people.  This feeling carries over to his customers.  You can´t camouflage genuine concern.  I feel privileged to have known and become good friends with Mike.

 

Mike went above and beyond the call of duty to help us sell our Condo.

Sincerely,
Barb and Jim 

 

 

Mike was fantastic!

 

I can never write enough praise about my Realtor®, Mike Cribbin. He was great! Very friendly, but still professional. . . .  He was always there to help answer my questions and check out details for all hours of the day.

 

I can´t thank you enough for all of the work you´ve done for me and my family.  I don´t believe there is another agent in town who will go to the extremes you did in order to get someone into a home.  We will enjoy it.  Best wishes to you and your family.  Allan & Debbie

 

 

 

Just want to thank you for all your help, guidance and support in this most stressful time of buying my home.  You took command and orchestrated the situation with such ease.  Your professionalism and knowledge of real estate as well as incorporating "new technology" was very much respected and appreciated.  I could not have done this without you!!!!!!!!! Brad

 

 

Wow!  What else can I say!  Thanks to your expertise, we sold our house in only 8 days and for a price which was more than we ever dreamed!  From the start, your market presentation was the most professional we have.  It was extremely informative as well.

I also appreciate how you listened to us and offered consistent support.  Thank you so much for your professionalism and expertise.

You were always there for us, day or night, weekday or weekend, even on your days "off."  Indeed, you made the process of selling and buying a home as painless as possible.  In addition, your recommendations for ancillary services (mortgages . . .) proved to be as honest and reliable as you.

We highly recommend you to anyone who is looking to sell a home, or purchase a new one.  We are so very glad that we chose you as our real estate agent, and we are also happy to have found a new friend.  John and Kim


 

Mike more than met our expectations for a Realtor who understood the current market.  There were occasions when he went above and beyond what we had expected of him.  This was a most refreshing discovery in this market.  Dona C.

 

My first impression of you was that you were honest, hard working and dedicated to your profession.  That impression was a correct one!  From the moment you agreed to serve as our real estate agent, you treated us with respect and courtesy.  You were honest and professional.  Your pursuit of the right buyer was relentless, yet tempered by your good sense.  In the end, you found the right buyer for us on a number of levels.  You got the right price - the right contract terms - and above all else, the right buyers.  We will be forever grateful to you because we know the purchasers of our home feel the way we and I did when we first saw it.

Additionally, not enough can be said about how well you marketed our property.  I was quite impressed by the variety of marketing tools and mediums you utilized (such as the internet, print ads, the MLS) to advertise our home, as well as by the creativity you demonstrated in doing so. I was touched by the charming, almost poetic description of our home that you included on your web site.

I had several other Realtors come over to explain to me the way they plan to sell my house.  When you came over, you showed me that you had a plan and the knowledge to carry that plan out.  You were very realistic and didn't make me a list of promises.  Your personality and honesty is what made me choose you.  You guided me and made yourself available when I had questions.

 JJF

I am writing today to express my sincere thanks for all you've done for us over the past several months. Your knowledge of the area, professionalism, timeliness, and courtesy are superior. I've dealt with several realtors in my time, and none have even come close to providing the quality of service you offer. I would recommend you to anyone looking to relocate to the area (as I already have 3;) and would warn that some others in your profession feel that 2-3 days is an acceptable timeframe to return messages and answer questions. I, however, prefer your quick responses, and even more, your honesty and patience. You have a great ability to empathize with families shopping for a home from hundreds and even thousands of miles away, and understand the challenges that go along with it. In addition, you never made me feel rushed in making a decision, in fact you often pointed out the "negatives" in several homes I liked, in order to be sure I was making a clear, long-term choice.

Once again, thanks for the all the phone calls, emails, photos, faxes, good advice, and sincerity. You're the best!   Jeff B

 

A couple of the first things that drew us to Mike were his enthusiasm and professionalism

I don't easily trust agents or put my life investments in others' hands. The more I worked with Mike, the easier it was to relax, yes relax, while in the process of selling my home. Mike is extremely thorough, friendly without being overly chatty, in control without being controlling, genuinely enthusiastic about his work and the homes he sells, and -- no, I'm not kidding here -- honest. This was the second home I sold and not only did Mike find an ideal buyer without complications, but insured that everyone was happy and comfortable. He knows what needs to be done to get the best price and is affably candid about the client's responsibilities and expectations. Even though (he says) I did a lot to help sell the place, it felt as though all I did was sit back and let him "drive," something I rarely let others do.

In short, you can trust Mike: trust his expertise, his opinions, his knowledge, and his honesty. It is now almost two months since the closing and I still feel satisfied and enthusiastic enough to write this. I can only offer my highest recommendation.  God Bless You,  Vicky 

 


Mike is my official real estate agent. He helped me to find a fantastic home in a great neighborhood. Then he helped us to sell it at our asking price three years later.

Mike´s knowledge of finance helped us to swing a deal we didn't think we could manage. And his personal interest in our business made all the difference. In some ways, without his persistence and advice, we might not have had the success we've had.

Would we use him again? You bet.  Ken W

 


"Mike Cribbin has earned my trust and highest recommendation as a realtor. Until I hired Mike to sell my property, my home sat on the market for months and months without a bid. Mike employed a variety of marketing techniques and within weeks he got a proposal that eventually turned into a sale."  Thanks Mike


Sue and Mark 

"We were impressed with your negotiating skills, working through issues on our behalf, No matter what time of day or night.  We most appreciated your daily calls to keep us informed as events unfolded. We really appreciated your keeping in touch post-closing, as first time homeowners, your advice was invaluable. We felt we were in very capable hands from beginning to end."

"We thank you again for your unparalleled professionalism and your unwavering commitment to meeting our needs both before and after closing."  Josh and Leah

 


"...As a first-time buyer, I needed an agent who would be patient with all of my questions and  concerns about making the biggest investment of my life. You fit the bill perfectly."

"Throughout the entire process, I always felt you understood and represented my needs perfectly and were as committed as I was to finding the right home and the best deal for me.  I saw how hard you worked on my behalf and you have earned my respect and loyalty..."

"Thank you for a job well done!"  Matt

 

The purchase of my home turned out to be an extremely relaxing, enjoyable and informative experience. There were times when I almost completely forgot that I was soon to make the biggest purchase of my life.

 Mike was there every step of the way. He was extremely knowledgeable and caring, trustworthy and honest. He led me on a wonderful journey without getting near a single bump in the road.

I extend my highest recommendation.  John P

 

 

We felt very fortunate to have Mike "on our side" throughout the home-buying process.  From our initial meeting to the closing and beyond, Mike made it clear that our satisfaction was his first priority.  Throughout the search, bidding and eventually the negotiation process, Mike was trustworthy, reliable and dependable.  All of our calls were returned promptly, even when Mike was out of town.  Mike was extremely flexible with our limited schedule and made every possible effort to accommodate us.  We never thought the home buying process would be so pleasurable!  Mike was a model real estate agent, an assertive advocate and a genuine professional.   Mike will always have our sincere thanks for a job well done.

 


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