Testimonials
There are many things I can say about the high quality of service I provide to my home seller and home buyer clients, but probably none would be as credible as testimonials from some of my recent clients themselves.
So please take a moment to read the following testimonials. I hope they indicate my experience and integrity, as well as make it clear how much I enjoy helping people with their real estate needs.
Sold with Charlie:
We just want to thank you for all your hard waork and support in the sale of our home. If any of our friends in Lexington mention selling, we will certainly recommend you. Thanks a Million
Al and Carol Berry, Lexington, Ky.
Sold with Charlie:
Charlie, You placed a great deal of time into getting our home Sold, in what today's market is, is somewhat astonishing! For your kindness and consideration, may God bless you and your family. Your professionalism & expedience in the sell of our home has literally saved us from financial collapse. Too often the "business" can blind us as to why we do what we do. Your efforts went way beyond our expectations, proving not only your excellence as a realtor, but your concern for others as well. We will always recommend your name.
Clinton and Nicole Crafts, Lexington, Ky.
Sold and Bought with Charlie:
We want you to know how pleased we are with the outstanding service you have given us. I couldn't let our contract end without telling you how much I appreciated your friendly service. It's a pleasure to work with people who know the meaning of efficiency, flexibility, responsiveness and courtesy. And to mention your knowledge and preparation never failed impress. The brochure you created and gave to us was a hugh help. Thank you once again for your excellent service! Sincerely,
Philip Lin and Wai Ping Shiu, Lexington, Ky.
Home Ownership Dream, Come True:
We love our new home! It's been wonderful decorating for the holidays & having family & friends over. Thank you so much for helping us make our dream of owning a home a reality. Your expertise & attention to detail made it so much easier. Best wishes to you!
Scott and Theresa Grimsley, Lexington, Ky.
Out of Town Buyers:
Hey Charlie, I wanted to let you know what a great job you did in helping my family and me find a home. We have already began to add our own touch to the house. Charlie without your hard work and knowledge, we would not have the lovely home we now own! Let us know if there is ever anything we can do for you. Thank You
Glenn and Crystal Collins, Lexington, Ky.
Retiree leaving the steps behind:
I'm so glad I ran into you that day at the Open House! You have been a delight to work with. I'll definitely recommend you!
Sheila Miller, Lexington, Ky.
New Construction Home:
Having no experience in purchasing a home or working with a Realtor we did not know what to expect when we agreed to meet with Charlie Dieruf. We had heard the stories of agents that were not helpful or failed to alert a buyer to a problem. We knew after our first meeting with Charlie Dieruf that we would not have this experience. We came away from that first meeting with more knowledge and useful information than we ever expected to learn through the whole home buying experience. Charlie continued to deliver insightful and useful suggestions throughout the entire process. We came away from every interaction more knowledgeable and greater prepared to make that big decision. We would recommend Charlie Dieruf to anyone looking for their first home or buying their third.
Chuck Anderson and Paula Ratliff, Lexington, Ky.
First Time Home Buyers:
It is with great pleasure that we write this letter of to recommendation for Charlie Dieruf. I must say, Charlie has been a god sent- there is no way in the world we would have made it through this process without him. He made this experience very easy and painless for us, he stuck with us through many times of uncertainty of purchasing a home without stress. He listened to what we wanted, did not pressure us to look beyond the parameters we set and was beyond patient with us.
Charlie showed us a number of possible houses and really guided us through the purchase of our first home. I found Charlie’s name by searching on the internet for homes and feel very grateful and blessed to have found his listing. The entire process, from the first day we spoke on the phone to the day we closed on our house was the most rewarding experience we have experienced as a family.
Charlie recommended the very best in the field to aid us, from mortgage guy to guidance of finding and interviewing a home inspector. His advice and guidance through this process was invaluable. His attention to detail, knowledge of the field and no-pressure approach was greatly appreciated. We couldn't’t imagine going through this process with anyone but him. Anybody that buys or sells property in the Lexington, KY area and does not use Charlie will surely have a less than rewarding experience.
We recommend Charlie for any one looking to purchase a home and definitely look forward to working with him in the future.
John Steel & Sharonda Griffin, Lexington, Ky.
First Time Buyer:
When we were ready to buy our first house, we were not sure of all the details that were involved with buying a house. Charlie helped explain and answer all our questions and concerns about the process. We really appreciated the professionalism and expert advice of Charlie. We highly recommend anyone who is even thinking about buying a house to consult with Charlie Dieruf.
David and Mary Scott, Nicholasville, Ky.
Relocating Buyers:
I have recently closed house in Georgetown, Kentucky. My realtor, Charlie Dieruf, has done an excellent job. I have had a chance to work with several other realtors in the past, and Charlie is the best real estate agent. The most I like about him was communication, flexibility, and honesty. I did get quick responses and updates about the situation while doing negotiations with the sellers. He also explained the situation honestly, so I did not feel any pressure or pushy selling of any kind, which is really good. He was always ready to show property for us and if we were busy at work, he always offered to come to my work in order to get a signature for contract. I am very pleased with Charlie. It will be my pleasure to refer Charlie's name as a realtor to my friends and family.
Shashi Adhikari, Georgetown, Ky.
Retiree Relocating Seller:
I want to thank you for the excellent job you did on the sale of my house at 1212 Morning Side Drive, Lexington. You kept me well informed every step of the way, and smoothed out a few snags in order to keep the transaction together. Over the past 30+ years, I've owned five personal residences, and have bought and sold many rental properties. Obviously, I've dealt with a lot of realtors, and you are one of only two that I would ever deal with a second time.
Marion Rentler, Lexington, Ky.
Relocating Buyers:
This letter is in reference to the outstanding service that Charlie Dieruf provided us in our move to the Lexington area. This is the first time my family and I had attempted an out of state move. Charlie did and outstanding job of keeping us informed on the market conditions and helping us to find a compatible home for our needs. We would recommend Charlie's services to anyone moving into the area. His professionalism and knowledge of the market were invaluable in our search for a home.
Tim Roth, Lexington, Ky.
Seller’s Dream Come True:
We are pleased to be able to provide our personal endorsement of Charlie Dieruf of RE/MAX Creative Realty. His professional guidance, attention to detail, and "customer support" resulted in a one-day sale at list price. What more could a seller hope for? We quickly realized that we had found an aggressive, knowledgeable agent. We have already told our story to many friends and would be quick to recommend him to anyone we know.
Ken and Carol Massanari, Nicholasville, Ky.
Job Transfer:
Due to a job transfer, we relocated to the Lexington area. When we contacted RE/MAX Creative Realty, we were introduced to Charlie Dieruf. Charlie was very through in researching what was available for our needs. He was very flexible with our schedule and met us at our convenience. We never had a problem contacting Charlie. Due to Charlie's knowledge and dedication it was a very pleasant experience. We would recommend Charlie to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Scott and Susan Sieger, Lexington, Ky.
New Construction:
Charlie Dieruf of RE/MAX Creative Realty has served as our realtor during the building of our new home. He has been an excellent source of information and knowledge. He spent ample time with us going over the process and explaining things like terminology, the loan process, potential problems to look for in a home, etc. I would certainly recommend Charlie as a buyer representative, and have recommended his services to several friends already.
Jeff and Stephanie Nelson, Lexington, Ky.
Marketing / Listing:
I Just wanted to say thank you again for all your hard work selling my house. You made everything seem so easy. I had just had a baby and my husband was away in the military. I truly felt that I was in good hands the whole time. I must add that I was very impressed at how quickly you were able to receive so much interest in my home and I really appreciate how you stood firm in negotiating my contract with the buyers. I will recommend you to all of my friends who want to buy or sell a home.
Shelley Chenault, Lexington, Ky.
Relocating Buyers:
This is the 5th home for us, but the 1st time we really enjoyed the process of looking for one. You were so much help, and made it a fun thing. In the future when we are ready to sell, You're the one we will call. You're one of a kind. You have enriched our lives, by your help and generosity. Thank You!!
Charlie and Sandy Courtney, Georgetown, Ky.
1st Home for the Kids:
Wesley and I would like to thank you for all your help on finding the 1st home for the kids. We were glad they had someone trustworthy to give them sound advice and guide them through the process, since we could not be there. Thanks again for all the time and effort you put in.
Pam Lewis, Lexington, Ky.
Relocating Buyers:
We are writing this letter of recommendation for Charlie Dieruf of RE/MAX Creative Realty. He recently helped us to buy a home in Lexington. We had interviewed several potential Real Estate Agents before deciding to work with Charlie Dieruf and ultimately chose him because of his professionalism, courteous manner, and efficiency. As a Buyer's Broker, we felt that he was always working on our behalf, as our representative. This was most true during the offer-counteroffer stage. He has helped us through the closing process efficiently via cell phone calls, e-mails, faxes, and FedEx mailings. We plan to have Charlie Dieruf assist us in future real estate transactions and we will refer our friends or acquaintances to him. It is with pleasure that we write this strong letter of recommendation for Charlie Dieruf.
Tess Buenafe' and Andre' Baron, Lexington, Ky.
Referral from Past Client:
We are pleased to provide this letter of recommendation for Charlie Dieruf of RE/MAX Creative Realty. A client of Charlie's that owned a town home unit in the same complex as our unit referred us to Charlie. After meeting with Charlie, we were very pleased by his aggressive marketing techniques, experience, and knowledge of what it takes to sell a home. His experience helped guide us and we sold our home for an excellent price.
Greg and Sheina Hall, Lexington, Ky.
Relocation within the State:
Dear RE/MAX,
I am writing you because I wanted to let you know what a wonderful realtor and person you have in Charlie Dieruf. Charlie sold our house in lexington within a month and he went out of his way in helping us find a home in Northern Kentucky (Union). He even helped us move, what a guy! His knowledge of houses, and suggestions on how to do 'this and that' have been invaluable. Charlie is a great guy and he's not only our realtor, he now is also our friend. Charlie is truly an asset to your company.
Craig and Sabrina Blake, Union, Ky.
Repeat Clients:
4 plus years ago, my husband and I purchased our 1st home in Kentucky. Charlie Dieruf with RE/MAX Creative Realty represented us as our agent. Thanks to Charlie's attention to details and to what our needs were, the purchase and closing of this home went smooth. We recently sold this home and are having a new home built. Our 1st choice of realtors to assist in this endeavor was Charlie. After discussing with him what we were wanting this new home to include, Charlie was able to help us draw up a contract with a builder. Since we have never had a home built before, we've had what seems to be a million questions, and because of his knowledge in building, he has been able to supply us with the answers. Charlie has been extremely helpful to us in both buying and selling, and we've recommended him to others and will continue to do so in the future.
Martha Smith, Fisherville, Ky.
Open House Guest:
It is with sincere appreciation that we write this letter to you today. We hear the quote, "First impressions are lasting impressions", many times throughout our lives. This came to mind the first time we were introduced to you at an open house in February of this year. From the start, you were very professional and very informative, giving us a true sense of trust as first time house buyers. You gave us such an excellent first impression back in February that we were confident that we needed you on our team in finding a new home in Lexington.
Not only did you do your job in showing us the various homes of interest to us, you also went the extra mile on every occasion to point out positive and negative aspects of each home, a quality that is very strong in your profession. When we decided on our particular home you were extremely helpful throughout the entire process, much more than we ever anticipated or could hope for. The suggestions that you offered, the advice that you gave and the sincerity in which you presented all of your input was very much appreciated. Charlie, you truly made the experience of' buying a home in Lexington a great one!
We would speculate that most relationships developed during the realty process last as long as the contracts are signed and the house keys are handed over to the new owners. This was not the case with you. Your follow-up with us and the progress of the new house impressed us a great deal. The small projects that you informed us of and promised to help us with to further improve the value and comfort of our home were commitments that you kept, again going well over the extra mile for your customers even when you were no longer obligated to help us.
All of the aforementioned things back up our rationale for choosing such a professional, knowledgeable, and trustworthy individual like yourself. Again, "First impressions make lasting impressions", and we could not be any happier with the first impression that you gave us to the lasting impression that we will continue to enjoy working with.
With our highest regards,
Pat and Becky Sullivan, Lexington, Ky.
Newly Weds:
Just a note of thanks for all your help in finding our new home. We both felt you did an outstanding job. We value your opinion and you were always prompt with appointments, available to answer questions and you made us feel comfortable throughout the whole process. We love the house and should anyone need a recommendation for a realtor, we'll certainly send them your way. Again, our sincere thanks and keep in touch.
Marty and Alison Smith, Lexington, Ky.
Client Referral:
Thank you for all of your help and guidance as we sold our home. You met all of the expectations we had, in what felt like record time! A full price offer in 3 days was more than we had dreamed of. You were always a phone call away and remained patient with all of our questions. Thanks again!
Don and Amy Krause, Lexington, Ky.
Just moved into town:
I recently purchased a home, which was my first experience with the home buying process. I entered this process with a great deal of apprehension, but that was quickly resolved once I met with Charlie Dieruf. He instantly set my mind at ease during our first meeting, when I gained an insight into his non-threatening style and thorough nature. Charlie guided me step by step throughout the entire process and I am very pleased with my new home. At no point did I feel pressured or rushed into making a decision. I feel that he provided me with ample information so that I could make the best-informed decisions possible. I would highly recommend Charlie Dieruf to anyone, especially first-time home buyers.
James Arnold, Lexington, Ky.