Karyn helped us understand the entire process and find the house we wanted fast. We had competing ideas on what we were wlooking for and she did a great job of helping us to narrow down our list and find the huose for us.
Karyn Cho
Jodi and her team did a great job with marketing our property and providing vendors to do timely improvements to the home before putting it on the market. We ended up spending about four times more money on updates than we had anticipated and many hours of personal hands-on time but the work resulted in a full price offer within days of going on the market. Jodi and her team saw through every detail in responding to the offer through closing.
Jodi Bakst
Jodi lit a fire under us. We appreciated that she was businesslike from the beginning. In our first meeting she clearly outlined her role and legal responsibilities, possible conflicts of interest, etc. She sized up the condition of the house, prioritized a task list and put us in touch with contractors she trusted. Her knowledge of the Chapel Hill housing market is excellent. She was firm but flexible and guided us smoothly to a high offer two days after the house was listed.
Jodi Bakst
Karyn was wonderful to work with from start to finish. She is an excellent communicator, highly professional, and has a deep understanding of the local market. She connected us with reliable painters, contractors, and other professionals and even helped coordinate appointments, which made the entire process so much easier. Selling a home can be stressful, but Karyn made the experience as smooth and manageable as possible. We truly enjoyed working with her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and dedicated realtor.
Karyn Cho
Jodi helped us find the perfect home. Finding the home was the easy part. Jodi worked with us and the seller’s realtor to negotiate and price below the asking price. Additionally, she worked the inspector to determine uncover several issues that needed to be addressed. One area where Jodi separates herself from other realtors is in the quality of the contractors she uses. Every one is professional and delivers high quality results from painters, to general contractors to irrigation specialists. The entire process went smoothly. We felt very confident that our interests were well taken care of as Jodi took us through the entire home buying process.
Jodi Bakst
Jodi was absolutely wonderful every step of the way. She is incredibly knowledgeable and considerate. We would definitely work with her again!
Jodi Bakst
We knew we had a huge challenge ahead of us as out of town buyers with a specific timeline. Lynn exceeded our expectations. She kept in almost daily contact over multiple months, often going to properties that seemed to meet our criteria. She would do a video tour of the property, but most importantly- give honest feedback about the pros and cons of the property. Her feedback and knowledge resulted in a very positive and trusting relationship. This culminated in us finding a property that checked all the boxes. It was a very positive experience, and clearly we would gladly recommend Lynn as a realtor based on our very positive experience.
Lynn Nilssen
Jodi was a stalwart throughout our home buying journey. Her experience and expertise were essential at every turn, guiding us towards the right house, the right offer, and the right timeline. There were several realtors we communicated with early on that told us what we wanted to hear. Instead, Jodi told us the what we needed to hear, and time after time her predictions became our reality. After crafting an offer on our dream home that was accepted within hours amid a slew of competing bids, Jodi kept things on track right up to closing. Every conflict seemed to resolve in our favor above and beyond our expectations. She fiercely defended our interests as through they were her own. Ultimately, we are thrilled with our home. I am certain it would not be ours had we contracted with anyone else.
Jodi Bakst
I lived in Chapel Hill for 25 years before moving out, so I’m familiar with many of the well-known realtors in the area. Before meeting Jodi, I spoke with another agent to evaluate my home. She was very nice, but she told me that homes in my neighborhood were not selling well and She suggested listing my house at a price similar to another home on my street.However, my house sits on a premium lot, has a very unique layout, and includes many upgrades. Even so, the other realtor still felt we should list at a similar price point. Then I called Jodi. She arrived at my house within an hour carrying a folder full of research she had already prepared. After reviewing my home, she confidently told me she believed we could list it significantly higher than the comparable homes in the neighborhood — but she also explained that proper preparation would be essential before going to market. Jodi worked incredibly hard. She checked on the house almost every day. She designed improvements for the landscaping, coordinated painting for the siding, and guided every detail of the preparation process. At first, I was hesitant to invest in all those improvements because I wasn’t sure I would get the money back, but she was absolutely right. She spent an entire month preparing the house for sale. She arranged a pre-sale inspection and helped address the major issues ahead of time. She hired an excellent photographer, and the listing photos turned out absolutely gorgeous. She used virtual staging upstairs and professional staging downstairs, all while keeping staging costs much lower than we originally expected. Throughout the entire process, she was transparent, hardworking, and extremely dedicated. My house sold in just 5 days with multiple offers, plus sold price is forty thousands above the list price. I truly believe Jodi is exceptional at what she does, and I would highly recommend her to anyone selling a home in Chapel Hill.
Jodi Bakst
Working with Jodi Bakst was an exceptional experience, especially given that I was managing the sale of my parents’ home from across the country. After speaking with several realtors in Chapel Hill and feeling like I had to constantly follow up, finding her was a complete game changer. From the very beginning, she was incredibly responsive, proactive, and organized—even replying promptly while traveling abroad on vacation. Shortly after returning, she took it upon herself to visit the property in person and immediately got things moving. She provided a thoughtful and realistic set of comparable properties, demonstrating a deep understanding of the local market. Our home had an unusual floor plan, but she approached it with confidence and creativity, never once seeming discouraged. I especially appreciated her transparency with potential buyers. She recommended a pre-sale inspection and went the extra mile to coordinate with contractors, gathering bids for any necessary work to ensure the home was ready for market. That level of diligence made a huge difference. Throughout the entire process, I felt informed, supported, and confident that everything was being handled with professionalism and care. If you’re looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, responsive, and truly goes above and beyond, I highly recommend Jodi.
Jodi Bakst
We started the "operation" of renovation of the house almost a year ago. The activity was monitored and coordinated by Jodi Bakst very efficient and professional. As we do not live in the USA we could not do it without Jodi. During this period, we needed to take many decisions, Jodi was always available and giving us the right advice. We highly recommend Jodi as a real estate agent!!
Jodi Bakst
Jodi knows the market, its participants, and how to get the job done. She’s an excellent guide, sounding board, and truth teller. We’ve bought one house with Jodi and sold two and would definitely work with her if there is a next time!
Jodi Bakst
