The short and sweet recap of our experience: Mary Crowe was AWESOME in her role as our buyer's agent. She helped us start the buying process by listening to our criteria of wants and needs and sent us (and subsequently showed us) matching listings, leaving very little wanting in determining our best fit. Once the decision was made on our property, we/she found that, due to the home's age and condition, many, many items were subject to negotiation. Mary was able to successfully convey to the seller's agent the concerns that substantiated our offer, and to bring our purchase to a swift and painless close. Because there were several inspection items that could not be addressed prior to closing, she ensured the proper escrows were put in place and, though we settled (and commissions disbursed), she persisted on our behalf months after settlement to ensure that ALL inspection items and any remaining post-settlement concerns were addressed and rectified. n nAs seasoned investors, we're pretty tuned in to the scope of work to expect from realtors, and I will offer that hands down, Mary has been the absolute epitome of what a buyer should look for in an agent. She never let us down in her commitment to our interests, and to her job. n nBecause she's home-grown (grew up in the area), Mary has the pulse of the market and can give you insights to an area, and a home, unlike any other. n nI wish there were more stars than the measly few here to adequately rate her performance.