Mair Downing

Mair was amazing to work with. She made every step effortless and made you feel like family.

When my 99-year-old father passed away in August, one of the biggest issues that I (as executor) faced was selling his home. So, as we considered realtors, my husband’s primary criterion was who had successfully (and recently) sold a home in the English Oaks subdivision. The only realtor who had done that was Mair - and she'd managed to sell a home with a very "challenging" decor. When we spoke with her, she exuded enthusiasm, obviously understood the neighborhood and described a clear roadmap for selling the home. An additional factor was that, at her recommendation, we needed to get the home on the market by early November to avoid the typical Thanksgiving-to-New Year's home sales slump. Mair exceeded our expectations. From the start she made impactful, yet achievable, recommendations regarding preparing a home that had been well-maintained, yet lived in, for 25 years. And, as needed, she arranged for professionals (e.g. cleaners, someone to power wash, a plumber, an electrician, a stager) to prepare the home and present it in the best possible light. Her professional attitude and attention to detail were very evident. If she didn't know the answer to a question she was very quickly able to get those answers. Also, since we lived over an hour away, her willingness to drop by the home to deal with issues on our behalf was greatly appreciated. Ultimately, the home was listed in early November, sold (with multiple offers) in 3 days at 7.5% above the listing price, and closed two weeks later. While it’s true that we sold in a seller’s market, due to her hard work and outstanding guidance we were able to offer a home that was appealing to buyers. We’re convinced that, without Mair’s assistance, it would not have sold as quickly (or as profitably) as it did.

Mair’s advice and support from beginning to end was invaluable. She was friendly, professional and knowledgable. Her integrity shined through in her words and actions. Her responsiveness and communication not only helped with the logistics of the transaction, but also made us feel more comfortable. She went above and beyond her job duties, spending hours helping us on moving day. We could not have done it without her. Highly recommend!