Why Work With HST?

Happy New Year to you. I felt that I needed to write to you to let you know how satisfied I was with a couple of your co-workers. Jeanne Crum was my realtor, from a referral that I received. My father passed away in January 2023 and I had the task of selling his house. My parents had the house built in 1971, so my task was overwhelming, needless to say. 

Once I had the home 80% cleaned out and ready to show, I contacted Jeanne in August. It was difficult for me emotionally to sell this home that I grew up in. Jeanne was very compassionate and a strong support system for me, in the beginning and throughout the process.  Steve Galinat, assisted Jeanne with the open house.  We made a plan to show the house in late August and it was sold within a week. However, the inspection came up with some issues and the buyer backed out.

It happened that Steve had a young couple that he was trying to find a home for, and brought them to see the house. They fell in love with it and made an offer. It ended up being a 100% financed U.S. Government loan. The inspection came up with a list of failures and so did the lender. Honestly, it became a semi nightmare for me, as well as Jeanne and Steve.

I felt that I needed to give this young couple a chance to get the home that they were so excited for. In order to do that, Jeanne and Steve had their work cut out for them as they provided me with contractors. I live in Boston, so I didn't have clue on who to get or how to proceed. So, the contractors were in place and both Steve and Jeanne helped making sure that everything happened, for both the buyers and myself.

After every task was completed, to my understanding, Steve took photos of the completed work and sent them to the U.S. lenders, to keep that process moving forward for the buyers. We finally were able to close December 12,2023.

I can't stress to you enough on how Jeanne was so incredibly helpful to me and a rock for me. She knew that I couldn't just let this home go to anyone because of my emotional attachment and her and Steve were able to find the PERFECT buyers for me to let the house go. It was incredibly expensive for me to persevere, but in the end, it was worth it for me to do so, as the couple are EXTREMELY grateful for me giving them the chance. 

I would like to say with great appreciation, for your team members that not only sell homes, but have the commitment and dedication to have the buyers and sellers at ease. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Steve is the best realtor we could’ve asked for - he went above and beyond what I understand is normal. We had a lot of issues that came up in the home inspection phase that all needed to be fixed for our loan to work. Steve organized and arranged for all the contractors to be there and get the work done in time for closing. Thank you Steve! We are now in our home and loving it because of you!!!

Sondra was so easy to work with. She had great tips for staging our home. She was always available to talk to, and if you left a message she was very prompt in getting back to us.

Dear Brian,

   Thank you so much for representing me as my EXCELLENT Realtor for the sale of my home at 57 Brookside Lane, Mansfield Center, CT 06250.

   Not only were you so knowledgeable, professional and supportive, but those capabilities were accentuated with your fantastic personality! 

   I truly felt that I was one of your valued Home Selling Team members, who all worked so diligently to conclude the timely sale of my home.  

   With utmost appreciation, 

My husband and I wanted to reach out to your office to let you know what a fantastic job Jeanne Crum did as our realtor. We are extremely grateful for Jeanne's professionalism, genuine concern, and dedication to helping us get what we wanted out of the sale of our old house and the purchase of our new one.  We will recommend her to everyone!

Sue & HST went above and beyond to help us sell our home in an efficient and productive manner. They were highly responsive and professional, answered all questions, and ensured that we received an excellent offer. They made the selling process smooth, and we are so thankful for their efforts. We highly recommend and deeply trust Sue!

I used to refer to Mrs. Blomstrann as my seventh grade teacher, but now, several years later, I get to call her Robin. Despite the change in title, she remains as wonderful a person as she was a teacher. As both a teacher and a real estate agent, she has demonstrated her compassion, empathy, and kindness to all her clients and students.

While working with her as a Realtor, she tirelessly searched for the perfect place that met our needs, preferences, and budget, which was no easy task. She is incredibly efficient without compromising her attention to detail. Robin was quick to follow up with any leads and her level of expertise and professionalism was evident throughout the entire experience.

As a former student, I was confident in reaching out to her for help because I knew she was the best person for the job. She went above and beyond as always, and because of this I would highly recommend her to anyone with buying and/or selling needs in Connecticut. Thank you again Robin!

Most amazing professional experience. A very complete job from a-z. House was sold within targeted timeframe well above asking price.

I am so grateful that Jeanne Crum was my realtor for the sale of my mother's house in Columbia, CT. From the beginning, her experience and knowledge helped me manage my time and effort in preparing the house for sale. Together, we determined a successful, very satisfying price, and she was on top of things all the way through the closing. Jeanne suggests local contractors that are professional and efficient. In the end, Jeanne takes care of all the home sale details, allowing you to take care of your own needs as you move. I highly recommend Jeanne Crum to anyone getting ready to sell, or buy, a house!

Mr. King was extremely helpful and was very available. He was prompt through both email and on the phone to answer any question or fulfill any request I had. He grew up in Ashford so he was very knowledgeable about the area which was helpful for someone moving from out of town. After a short  conversation he was very in tune to what I was looking for and was able to suggest some listings which was very helpful. I would highly recommend Mr. King to anyone looking for a home and in need a very skilled Realtor.