Client Testimonials
Messages From Buyers
"We would refer Lynne to anyone looking to buy or sell- especially friends and family because she is smart, caring, honest and a joy to work with. We are currently involved in our 3rd transaction with Lynne."
-Laura Andre and Cindy McShea
"As a single woman, first time home buyer, Lynne made the process easy, but also made me feel like a valued client. She always made time and I never felt rushed."
-Barbara Lytle
"When house hunting you spend a lot of time with a realtor. I enjoyed Lynne's company, making the whole task more pleasant."
-Debbie
"When my husband and I were trying to decide between 2 houses, Lynne had us each write our preference on a piece of scrap paper and give it to her. That way, we could not be influenced by the other person, or say what we thought the other wanted to hear. As it turned out, each of us picked the same house. And we felt great about the decision!"
-Marty and Jennifer Polinski
"Refer Lynne? Heck, we'd adopt her.
-Bill and Dale Flexner
"When I read your bio on your website, and saw how many of your signs were around town, I knew that you were the agent who could help us. You were patient with us, and we all know how much we called upon your patience! You understood that every person approaches problems or questions in a different manner, and that did not phase you. You gave us time to feel comfortable with what we were doing, and backed our decisions once we made them. Every question we posed was answered quickly and thoroughly, and when you didn't know the answer (which was rare), you promptly found us an answer. This was a long and sometimes trying process for us, but you were always on top of things. You knew the market inside out, you were creative in your advertising, and you always made us feel as though we were important to you. Never once were we handed off to an assistant to be dealt with, or left waiting for a call to be returned. All the people you involved in our transaction were first rate from the handy man who made repairs for us, to the attorney you referred us to. Thank you for selling our home, and helping us find a new one. We will always cherish your friendship and promise to stay in touch. Thank you for everything!"
-Tom, Amy, Matt, Jack, Dan and Ryan Kleissler
"We just wanted to take a minute to express our appreciation to both of you for the outstanding professional job you did with our recent real estate transactions. As you know, we have only bought and sold houses a few times. The whole thing can be so confusing and scary to the inexperienced, if one doesn’t work with professionals like you. You spent time with us, thoroughly explained what we should expect throughout the process, and developed an understanding of our wants and needs.
The two of you form a very effective team which benefits your clients in the end. You were supportive, informative, honest, and highly ethical which we really appreciated, even when you refused to tell us what we wanted to hear. We trusted your advice which is based on many years of experience and dedication to people just like us. You were strong advocates for our interests when it was needed. This took much of the pressure off of us.
Working with you two was truly a package deal in many ways - Two for the price of one! If we had a question, one of you was always accessible morning, noon, or night! Do you ever sleep? You kept us informed and went out of your way to make things convenient for us. Recommending mortgage advisors, inspectors, handymen, and attorneys was a huge help to us and saved us time and money.
Thanks again, and, don’t hesitate to give our names to potential clients. We have been singing your praises for weeks and will continue to do so. Best wishes to you both.
-Kathy and Bill Allee
"We were so impressed by Lynne's expertise and commitment to us beyond what was expected that, seven years later when we again needed a new home, we turned immediately to Lynne - with Jim added in the interim. Lynne and Jim again went a step beyond to help us find the perfect house, even though it was very different from what we initially told them we wanted. They were patient, helpful and flexible when we changed criteria as we learned what was really important to us. We love our new home, but if we ever need to sell it, we know we will call on Lynne and Jim!"
-Kris and Kathy Koechling
"During our relocation, Lynne and Jim were quick to assist us in every way possible and made us feel welcome to NC. They handled our business in an extremely professional manner. We have now been here over a year and on occasion we call them for information about the area. They are still there for us. Very nice and straightforward people."
-Alex and Peggy Janushevich
"Lynne and Jim were great to work with. We had no prior knowledge of the area and did not have a large amount of money to spend. They both made us feel important. Several times my wife and I agreed that we were getting the attention expected for people buying houses well above the price we wanted to pay. Their understanding of the system & guidance was immeasurable. Working with them was a joyful experience."
-Matt and Laura Waters
"The horrible sad and scary disaster of Sept.11, 2001 had just occurred. Everyone was tense, unsure and decision making was very difficult.
It was just at that time that Lynne held my hand and gently, confidently led me through the mind boggling process of buying my first home.
I felt that she was there for me not just as my agent but also as a friend. A strong bond was formed.
I have been in my "new" home now for three years and I am so grateful that Lynne was my agent. I can still hear her calm, reassuring voice.
Thank you, Lynne. This house is perfect for me and it has become a true home - just as you said it would be."
-Sue Caldwell
"I met Jim and Lynne while performing a contract service. …I was impressed with their "team" attitude and openness, and working for them was an enjoyable experience. At that time, my wife and I decided to switch to them for a real estate team as we tried to sell our Chapel Hill house. We had already met with another local real estate company who convinced us that our projected selling price of around $300,000 was too high and thaqt we should lower our expectations to around $250,000.
We asked Lynne to run her market analysis and she agreed with our original price. She gave us invaluable advice about a few things that needed to be worked on to help make the house more salable in addition to ideas such as arrangement of furniture to help the house show favorably. Her recommendations were "right on." We followed her advice to the "t" and the house sold very close to asking price within 10 days!
Throughout the process, Jim was our "man on the spot." He would drop by whenever we needed him to deliver paperwork, make suggestions and console us during the somewhat stressful home selling event. Jim and Lynne are a team that function efficiently, professionally and thoroughly to get the job done. We loved working with them!
Jim helped us find the Fearrington home. He knew what we wanted and within a week we made an offer on our dream home for retirement years. Lynne guided us with her incredible innate sense of pricing. We offered and counter offered pricing under her guidance and smoothly went through the potentially difficult transaction like a "breeze."
We are not settle in, love our home, and will not hesitate to recommend Jim and Lynne to anyone in need of realty services. They are the greatest! Their personalities and expertise complement one another making them the best real estate "team" we have ever dealt with!"
-Frank and Chris McKeever, Sellers and Buyers
We worked with Lynne and Jim to buy our first home and we were very impressed by how smoothly the whole process went. With their depth of knowledge and experience, Lynne and Jim did an excellent job of guiding us through every step of buying a house. They provided information and materials that answered all of our questions, helped avoid pitfalls, and prepared us for home ownership. Lynne and Jim were a pleasure to work with and we would love to work with them again!
-Jodie LaPoint and Chris Weymouth
Lynne and Jim are amazing! They explained each step to me and I felt so comfortable throughout the whole buying process. I felt very informed and supported! Lynne and Jim were constant sources of comfort and information. I could not have found better agents to guide me in my search for my first home.
-Carrie Jacobsohn
Lynne and Jim are a picture – perfect team. The level of concern and professionalism is outstanding. Most importantly they really listened to us. Every question was thoroughly addressed and answered. Every property we were shown met our criteria at some level. Lynne and Jim did not waste our time. They also were tireless in follow–up after the offer was made; e.g., inspections, attorney, lender, etc.
-Robert and Leonne Harris
Lynne and Jim were a fabulous team. They were always ready to listen to our needs, and available at all hours. One of them was always serving our needs and they worked as a team to get us into our first home that we adore. They offered sound advice and provided a lot of helpful information every step of the way from beginning to end. We would highly recommend working with this dynamic duo.
-Jana and Greg Saur
Messages From Sellers
"Lynne has a go getter attitude. She is very knowledgable, a people person."
-Barbara Paren
"Lynne knows the area and is quick to observe the needs and preferences of her clients."
-The Rupps
"In our case, despite a difficult market, Lynne accomplished in two months what others were unable to so in nine."
"We love this house! Lynne laid out al the pros and cons of tough decisions so we could make them according to our best interests. She helped us to articulate questions and concerns."
-Laura Andre and Cindy McShea
"I recall that Lynne was "head and shoulders" above the agent for the buyer who purchased my Durham home in the beginning of 1990."
-Marila Cordeiro - Stone
"How did Lynn and Jim do it? It was the combination of buyer-focused redecorating along with a significant regional marketing campaign. We have high regard for Lynn's counsel and method and recommend her to the Wexford community without reservation. We were off market for one week after we signed a listing agreement. After we came back on the market X days later we had a full-price offer along with a full-price backup contract. It was an impressive result in the dog-days of summer."
-Donald G. Hirsh
"Lynne and Jim helped my fiance and me to find a house that we absolutely love, and after we took their suggestions on getting our old places ready for sale, BOTH of our homes sold the third day they were on the market! They certainly know what they are doing and their work ethic is remarkable. We felt well taken care of during every stage of the home buying and selling process."
-Michele Eager
"Lynne Feiss has sold two of our properties, both with the utmost professional care and attention. Both properties were sold in a timely fashion, and because of Lynne's knowledge of the real estate market, all parties, both buyers and sellers, were satisfied. Lynne goes into a closing with all known details addressed. We are just getting to know Jim and feel the two of them will make a great team."
-Charlotte and Barry Lentz
"Lynne and Jim provide a very thorough and thoughtful assessment of the assets and drawbacks of the home to be sold. They are patient and very supportive of how difficult and sometimes painful it is for the homeowners to sell their home. A well reasoned comparable report was provided which made the asking price seem to be based on a rational formula, not somebody's guess obtained from very little information or facts. Their marketing strategy included numerous venues which provide greater exposure and the website was a prime factor in our house selling. We were well represented in all necessary realty actions especially the closing."
-Sue Baker
"Lynne came highly recommended from (my boss). He had a condo for sale in The Oaks that had lingered on the market in the early 80s. He changed from his current realtor to Lynne and the condo sold quickly. He advised me if I ever needed a realtor, Lynne could get it done. As his nurse, I knew the family personally having cared for Lynne's parents. … We lived in that home 10 years. In 2004, when my husband was changing jobs, of course we call Lynne. HERE'S THE TESTIMONIAL…The house was a solid brick home but rather dated for the current market with dark woods. Lynne advised that we lighten the wood by painting, adding new carpet, and brought in a decorator to give us advice on the updates to curtains, bedding etc. We were resistant to paint wood but we placed our trust in her judgment and were very pleased with the results. The total upgrades were around $5000 but the profit at closing due to the upgrades alone was more than $22,000! Without Lynne's sound advice, we would probably not have updated and sold the home for much less.
There's so much more to the story. … Lynne and Jim were very patient with us having extra open houses, being calm when we panicked and wanted to lower the price each month for quick closure. The amazing part is due to the internet connections, the panoramic photos available online, and the connections within her office. Lynne found a California buyer who was looking for just such a house, near a special school they desired for their daughter. This time Lynne went the EXTRA mile having to fax us the offer while we were on vacation in the Bahamas!
Thank you Lynne and Jim for the grat service you provide in real estate, for your kindness, patience and friendship to our family. If we ever relocate again, we'll call on you and will recommend you to all who need realtors in the Triangle area."
-Debbie and Frank Dodson, Buyers and Sellers
"Lynne & Jim were outstanding throughout the entire process. They thought of things before I did and acted quickly to make the process proceed as smooth as possible. I would recommend them to anyone interested in buying a home. They actually made the transition period enjoyable."
-Dr. Frazier Keck, Seller and Buyer
I have dealt with a few realtors over the past few years. This does not make me necessarily and "easy" customer. My expectations are high and I tend to demand good service. Before listing my home with Lynne Feiss-Necrason and Jim Necrason, I had another low rate realtor trying to sell my home. That realtor put my home in the MLS listing and waited for the house to sell. There was very little communication or guidance on how to sell my home. The home stayed on the market for 6 months and we had a lot of "lookers" but no offers. I finally let the listing expire and looked for another realtor.
We choose Lynn and Jim to list our home with. They came and did a complete analysis of our home and made their recommendations. They showed us how to prepare our home and recommended some updates. The updates include some construction to make the house more useable and attractive to buyers. After the construction, Lynn and Jim put it on the market at a price that included our construction costs and a little profit. They advertised our home in every possible manner to get maximum exposure. It was in MLS, the internet, Realtor.com, newspapers, Craig's list and other mediums. We received an offer in 4 days after the new listing.
Lynn and Jim showed us the difference between people working in the real estate field and true professional real estate agents. They plan for success and then work their plan to completion.
-Pat and Tony McDonald
Never in all my real estate transactions over the years have I encountered the level of professionalism that Lynne and Jim provide… I should also mention that my house sold in ten days at full price. Need I say more?
-Joy Goryn