Words can not express how thankful we are that you were the one to help sell our home in the toughest of markets. When look back at the process, it is amazing to see how you were able to be empathetic and yet always provide an unbiased opinion on what we needed to do. There were times when we lost sight of our end goals because of the frustrations but you were able to help provide the clarity we needed.

The most wonderful thing is that when you said “Do not hesitate to call me if you need anything at all”, you truly meant it. You were there when we were at wits end just as you were there when we had questions even after escrow closed. You have a way of going beyond the call of duty and becoming someone that we can truly call a friend.

Aakar and Sangita Patel

Thousand Oaks, CA

From Susan and Luis Cuadrado

I must confess, before my husband and I met Rick Powell, I pretty much lumped realtors in the same category as car salesmen—pushy, intimidating, phony; in other words, not exactly someone I’d want to spend a Sunday afternoon with.

That perception drastically changed the moment we met Rick at an open house we chanced upon the first day of our home search. We had seen several houses, taken cards from various realtors, but something about Rick set him apart from all the others. He was friendly, honest and extremely knowledgeable about the area—all the qualities you’d want from someone trying to find you a home.

That evening, Rick e-mailed us a list of homes that met our price, location and size parameters (along with some much-appreciated insider info on local surf, hiking and dining) with a note to call him when we were ready to begin looking. We called the next day.

Several weekends—and many houses—later, Rick found us the perfect home; a home we knew was ours from the moment we walked in. The amount of work and research Rick put into finding us a home was extraordinary. For every house-hunting trip, he provided a detailed and accurate portrait of each potential home—right down to the nearby parks and neighborhood schools, which was very important to us, having school-aged children. He met with us when it suited our schedules, often at the last minute and well into the evening. Never once did we feel rushed.

After the sale of our old home and throughout the purchase of our new home, Rick was our negotiator, at times our therapist, and always our friend. And his job didn’t end with the close of our house. He took care of after-the-fact details that other realtors would have overlooked or simply ignored once the check cleared. He truly went above and beyond what was expected, which to us, was testament to his character. Our relationship didn’t end either.

When I said he was a friend, I meant it. We could not have asked for a better partner in the whole hectic home buying process. In short, Rick turned a dreaded experience into a very positive one. And we made a friend in the process.

Susan & Luis Cuadrado

Thousand Oaks, CA

From former North Ranch homeowner

“I have never written a letter of reference for someone who did not represent me in a transaction before but I felt my situation warranted it. When selling my home in North Ranch I interviewed four Realtors in addition to Mr. Powell. I chose another Realtor who had represented many homes in my area and also had multiple pages in Homes & Land magazine. I believed if he had that much success and that many homes listed he surely must be the best choice to represent me. He told me he could sell my home for $400,000 more than Mr. Powell said was possible; I believed him and signed a 6 month listing agreement. To make a long story short, my home sold just before the six months was up, exactly for the price Mr. Powell told me it would sell for. Had I listened I would have been able to move on with my life six months earlier. That Mr. Powell would not change his estimate, even when I told him it was a deciding factor for me, is testament to his honesty and integrity. The next time I sell a home Mr. Powell will be representing me.”

      Name withheld by request, North Ranch

From Tommy and Angela Samona:

Dear Richard,

We are writing this letter today to sincerely thank you and express our true appreciation for the all hard work you put into helping our family not only sell our home, but locate, research and purchase our new property.  The fact that our home sold in less than 45 days for top dollar is just the icing on the cake! Your exceptional personal service, professional guidance and meticulous attention to detail made the entire process a lot easier than we ever imagined it would be. Your incredible professionalism and patience while we searched for a home that met the specific needs of our family went well beyond our expectations. You and your team were by our side every single step of the way. We are fairly certain we would not have received that kind of personal attention elsewhere.

Richard, we  have and will continue to highly recommend you to friends, family, co-workers and potential clients.  Your service was as promised, exemplary.

Sincerely,

Tommy & Angela Samona

From William Robinson, Thousand Oaks:

I would like to extend my personal recommendation of Richard Powell, a true real estate professional, to anyone who is either selling or buying a home.  Richard helped my wife and me in the recent purchase of our home in Thousand Oaks. Moving to this higher priced area from the Inland Empire, where prices were substantially lower, Richard understood our dilemma and expertly helped us select the right property for our wants and needs while staying within our budget.

Richard is extremely detail oriented, which is important for any home buyer. While this was not our first home, we are not involved in such transactions often enough to be aware of all the pitfalls associated with them. Richard walked us through everything as many times as necessary until we were comfortable with each situation. His follow up with the other agents in the transaction was quick and thorough.

During closing there were errors in both escrow and bank documentation. Richard got everyone on the same page and took care of the problems to everyone’s satisfaction. This was something he should not have had to do, but he jumped in, without hesitation, to get the job done and done right. He basically saved the closing from falling apart. As a result, I would absolutely be pleased to work with Richard in our next real estate transaction.

Sincerely,

William Robinson

From Mike and Leah Kort:

Dear Rick,

My wife and I would like to thank you for making our first time home buying experience so pleasurable. Your assistance, knowledge and especially your patience helped us in purchasing the home that met our current circumstance.

Since our schedule revolved around my employment and our 15 month old son’s naps, your ability with time management was very accommodating.

Being in sales, like yourself, I appreciated the “fact finding” meetings so we could provide you and discuss, in advance, the type of home that we were interested in obtaining.

The additional services and resources that you provided us: demographic breakdown, school information and daily email listings helped us decide on the location that we are very excited about.

If any of your new prospects would like additional information on your professionalism, please feel free to have them contact us.

Thank you again for all help and guidance as our realtor.

Sincerely,

Michael G. Kort

Simi Valley, CA