Worked hard for us every step of the way. Incredibly communicative, informative, and all around knowledgeable. We had a great experience as first time home buyers.
Worked hard for us every step of the way. Incredibly communicative, informative, and all around knowledgeable. We had a great experience as first time home buyers.

I wasn’t sure what to expect as a first time homebuyer, but Kate’s knowledge and communication made the process easy to navigate. I am so glad we had the opportunity to meet and work with her!

Marilyn was a gem. She helped me find my new house on the first day we looked! She guided me and helped me through the entire process from bidding, helping me find a very helpful person with my mortgage, to closing on my new home. She explained things to me in a way I could understand since this was my first home purchase. Then she helped me find a realtor to help me sell my current home. I can’t thank her enough for being so helpful and hands on.


Kate Giller was efficient, gave us good advice, great on follow thru and networking, and a very pleasant help to work with! Would recommend her highly and use her again !


Working with Kate was genuinely a great experience. She secured a full-asking offer on opening weekend—at the end of October, when the market was clearly cooling off. My condo was in a complex with competing units, so I knew it wouldn’t be an easy sale. From our first meeting, she came prepared with comps and a clear pricing strategy. Her biggest recommendation was to repaint the entire place to help it stand out. I was hesitant, but after talking it through and understanding the return on investment, I went for it and it absolutely paid off. The most impressive part is that I had already moved out of state. I only came back a few times; everything else was handled remotely. Kate coordinated painters, handyman work, and even small things like light bulbs and batteries. She stopped by to check on the unit after showings and made sure nothing slipped through the cracks. She made a stressful situation incredibly easy. When offers came in, the strongest one was FHA. Kate walked me through the extra requirements and helped me weigh my options. She guided me through inspection, handled communication with my HOA and property management, and made sure all repairs were completed quickly. I only ended up giving a small concession, which I was perfectly happy with. The last hurdle was the FHA appraisal requiring a handrail. Kate jumped on it immediately. Timing was tight because it was right before Thanksgiving, so I ordered the handrail myself and drove back to Ohio to install it so we could close on schedule. She was ready to take care of it the following week if needed, but fully supported me wanting to close on time. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the level of service Kate provided. She went above and beyond every step of the way. Meanwhile, other units in my building are still sitting on the market—honestly, they need to hire Kate to get the deal done. Thanks again, Kate. —Jonathan

My prior realtor had a six month listing and never created any significant activity. I switched to Marilyn, who fostered more activity in a month than that entire prior six month period. House sold very quickly in an otherwise difficult market. She keeps in constant communication and is the epitome of professionalism. If you are in the German Village area, there is no one better. I highly, highly recommend her.



Brooks is great to work with. He works hard for his clients. Great communication and very effective in getting the deal DONE!


We had the pleasure of working with Brooks to sell our home and buy a new one, and we couldn’t be happier. Our previous realtor connected us with Brooks, and from start to finish, he exceeded our expectations. Brooks was always quick to respond and made sure we were informed and comfortable with each decision. He took the time to understand what we were looking for, ensuring that we found the perfect place to call home. Brooks was strategic in helping us to be marketable and sell quickly in a fast paced market. The process of buying a new home at the same time was a bit daunting, but Brooks navigated it with ease. He perfectly timed the transition between selling and buying, and his negotiation skills were spot on, ensuring everything lined up smoothly. If you’re looking for a realtor who truly cares about your needs and is committed to making the process as smooth as possible, Brooks is your guy!



We had a wonderful experience working with Brooks! We were introduced by a mutual friend who had worked with him several times. I had met with several realtors before, but after my first meeting with Brooks, I knew he was the right choice. He is well-organized, strategic, passionate—and has great instincts. As first-time homebuyers, we had many questions and concerns throughout the process, and Brooks was always patient, attentive, and thoughtful. We’ll definitely be recommending him to our friends and family!


We had a wonderful experience working with Brooks! We were introduced by a mutual friend who had worked with him several times. I had met with several realtors before, but after my first meeting with Brooks, I knew he was the right choice. He is well-organized, strategic, passionate—and has great instincts. As first-time homebuyers, we had many questions and concerns throughout the process, and Brooks was always patient, attentive, and thoughtful. We’ll definitely be recommending him to our friends and family!


Selling our home was easy with Brooks in our corner. He understood how we wanted to market our home & was successful in doing so as we had an offer in less than a week. His professionalism, kindness, and great personality are wonderful attributes.


I had the chance to work with Marilyn again, and as always, the experience was outstanding. Nobody knows German Village—or the Columbus market more broadly—like Marilyn and her team. They are the real deal: knowledgeable, responsive, and extremely professional. Marilyn offers expert guidance at every step. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Columbus.




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