Hill is a consummate professional. As first-time home buyers,
many aspects of the process were new to us, and Hill expertly walked us
through it all. From our first meeting to our “closing day,” Hill was
responsive to our questions and concerns, and a tireless advocate for
our housing needs. He listened closely to what we wanted, and help us
find the perfect house for our family. We would give Hill the highest
recommendation for all home buyers and for first-time buyers in
particular.
— Raquel and Michael Saltsman, Washington, DC
"If you are looking for an excellent agent look no further, Hill is the agent for you!
"Hill did a fabulous job helping us through the process of getting my husband’s childhood home in Bethesda ready to sell after my mother-in-law passed. What we expected to be a very difficult, stressful and downright sad selling process, Hill turned into an excellent experience. Hill is truly a consummate professional. He is not only an excellent listener – he’s an excellent coach! Hill referred us to a great presale home inspection company, an outstanding home stager and a very talented photographer. With Hill’s guidance and recommendations all the i’s were dotted, the t’s were crossed and the house became a turnkey move-in-ready gem. We were so pleased with how smoothly the sale went we asked Hill to represent us during the sale of our Northern VA home as well. Once again Hill did a consistently top notch professional job. "
— Steve & Veronica Warner, Research Triangle, NC
Dear Hill,
I want to say I enjoyed working with you as well. We saw many
homes that were not the right fit and I was grateful for your humor, as
well as expertise in real estate (pointing out things I never would have
thought of) as we viewed them. Having you guide us through the process
to result in successfully purchasing this home continues to be deeply
appreciated.
Thanks again for all your help – we hope you can assist
very old and dear friends when they are ready to start looking at homes
as well!
— Raquel Saltsman, Washington, DC
"We worked with Hill on the sale of our Logan Circle home, and it was the best decision we could have made. First, we really felt that we could trust him through every step of the process. He was always in our corner wanting to receive the best possible results for us. In contrast to my experience with previous agents, I never felt that I was being pressured to accept a deal or offer because it would make things quicker or easier for him. Our satisfaction was truly his number one priority. Second, he took every step to reduce stress of the transaction and make things easier for us — there was nothing too big or too small for him to help with, including supervising a contractor for last minute repairs to the house before closing, making key copies, and bringing mail to our new address! Third, on a personal note, he was very pleasant to work with and very responsive to every call, question, or eleventh-hour request that I made. As a mother of an infant I would often forget that I was texting or calling him at strange times — but he never made me feel like I was imposing, and I always received an immediate response. We were very pleased with the end result of our home sale and will definitely be using him again when it comes time to purchase our next home!"
— Brenna Sparks and Patrick Bonsignore, Washington, D.C.
Hill Slowinski is an amazing realtor not only for experienced home buyers but also for first timers. Words cannot say how grateful I am for all that he did in helping me with the process of purchasing my first home. From his guidance with the best types of homes that would be a good fit for me, to his expertise and familiarity with everything inside the homes that a homebuyer should know, Hill made the process so easy. In addition, Hill’s knowledge of the local area for my search made things even easier.
Hill was there for me at every step of the process, responding right away to calls, emails and all kinds of questions. He was always available for me and was extremely flexible when it came to viewings, many times working after hours to match my work schedule. Especially important was his excellent work in negotiating with the home sellers, working closely with my mortgage broker, being there with me for the home inspections and everything in between. When we finally decided on the right house, Hill helped me immensely by pointing out the things I need to be aware of with the whole property (house, shed, yard, etc.) for the future.
If you are buying or selling a home, do yourself a favor and hire Hill Slowinski!
— Mark I., Rockville, MD
"What a pleasure it was to work with Hill Slowinski! I decided in the middle of COVID to sell my 18th floor Bethesda condominium unit. What a tough market for sellers in high-density, high-rise buildings it was! Even more challenging, I wanted to re-coup the money my husband and I had spent on the renovation of the condominium. Hill knew just what to do: he used a photographer whose pictures clearly differentiated my unit from the eight others in my building on the market at the same time; the narratives he wrote to accompany the pictures described the unit’s features; and he never gave up believing in the unit’s unique nature and its value. Unlike the two other agents I interviewed prior to Hill, Hill believed it was worth testing the market and asking a very high price for it, much higher than anyone else in the building had sold the same sized unit. We changed the price a few times and ultimately made history: the unit sold for 50% more than what other similarly sized units in the building were going for. Throughout the process, Hill was professional, encouraging, warm, calm, and communicative. He paid attention to all details and also kept the big picture in mind. His legal training and experience and knowledge of and experience in the real estate business informs his recommendations and at the same time I found his recommendations personalized to the specific transaction. What a lovely person he is; I highly recommend him."
— Debra Glass, Bethesda, MD and Kensington, CA
A First-time Homebuyer’s Delight:
"Purchasing a property resembles solving a vast puzzle, only with much more at stake. Obscure agreement terms and real estate jargons, complicated dynamics between sellers and buyers, and above all, unexpected circumstances are daunting for first-time buyers. I was fortunate to have Hill to navigate me through. To little surprise, Hill processes a wealth of knowledge in real estate as an experienced realtor. By clearly explaining the process and laying out the factors for consideration, he passed the knowledge needed to me as a first-time buyer. His remarkable patience augmented his expertise and empowered me in the home-buying decisions along the way. I was pleased and fulfilled with the outcome, and for that, I am very grateful to Hill. I would recommend Hill without any reservations to first-time homebuyers, especially those interested in understanding the ins and outs. "
— Xu G., North Bethesda, MD
"Hill Slowinski recently guided us through the preparation, marketing, sale and closing of our home of 25 years. This process was a major life change for us! And from our first meeting to our final goodbyes as we took off for our new home in Memphis, Hill supported us with his integrity, his patience, his expertise, his professionalism and his good humor. Hill made himself easy to get in touch with and we counted on him in many ways. He advised us in preparing the house for sale, making changes that were doable and high impact. We felt he understood what we loved about the house and that he connected with it as if it was his own. His online presentation was more than fantastic and attracted many serious buyers. His expertise was invaluable when preparing the legal documents for the sale. When it opened on the market Hill personally scheduled and oversaw over 29 socially distanced showings over a period of five days. He ended up fielding 8 offers for us, all above asking price, and nine days after opening we had a signed contract. Highly attentive to the particulars of the closing process, Hill guided us through a very tight schedule, enabling us to close remotely and to travel in time for the birth of our grandchild in Memphis. It was truly our good fortune to work with him."
— Andrew and Melanie Rock, Silver Spring, MD and Memphis, TN
“Hill, there is no question that you are extremely deserving of being the first recipient of the "Above & Beyond Award" from The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce! Through the years of your membership, you have shown unwavering support of the Chamber and all of our programs. From chairing numerous committees to always being there when a Board representative is needed for events, ribbon cuttings or the Chamber 101’s, you have always gone above and beyond for the Chamber and our members. As Wendy Reiger, NBC4 Washington News Anchor announced, this new award is presented to a member for notable, outstanding service to the Chamber and our members. This person’s passion for getting involved, encouraging others to do the same, and leading by example with great professionalism, is a unique quality that should be recognized. Congratulations, Hill!”
-- Brian Wynne, Past Chair, The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce, Bethesda, MD
"Hill helped us negotiate the purchase of our first home for $84,000 below list price which was an amazing deal. He then helped us sell that same home for a $92,000 profit five years later. We used him again to purchase a 4,000 square foot dream home in a complicated six month "short sale" situation at an unbelievable price. Hill is a master negotiator, lawyer, agent and friend. He takes calls at all hours of the day, outsmarts other agents and provides honest advice and counsel. We consider him a member of our family. If you use anyone other than Hill to buy or sell your next home you are an idiot."
-- Molly and Jack Hubbard, Alexandria, VA
"Hill,
"We want to thank for making our move to DC as pleasant and seamless as it could have been! In the summer of 2018, our family of 5 needed to relocate to the Washington DC metro area from New Jersey. We knew little more of the area than what we could glean from the internet and had limited time in which to explore in a highly competitive sellers’ market. Needless to say, the cards were stacked against us!You took the time to get to know us and listened to our needs. Through diligence and the trust we developed in your judgment, we were able to buy our perfect house in time for the kids to start school. My wife and I really appreciated your non-pressured style, your willingness to share your opinion whether we were bidding too low or too high on a house. After living in our new home for 6 months, we could not be happier with the house and neighborhood. We feel fortunate to have worked with you and credit your advice and negotiating in winning the bid on our home."
-- Dr. Gajan Sivananthan, Larchmont, NY, Spring Lake, NJ, and Washington, DC
"As either a buyer or seller, you receive Hill's full attention. Hill has helped a range of clients exceed their expectations, working with first-time buyers, growing families, estates, trustees, investors, builders, architects, developers, empty-nesters, and other individuals in transition with homes in all price ranges, from condos to single family homes to luxury estates. Hill represents only a few clients at a time in order to ensure he personally can provide full support. As an award-winning Realtor and Top Producer, his focus is on helping clients achieve better results. As a sharp, capable, seasoned expert, he works directly with you to sell or buy residential real estate and to assist you in achieving your objectives. He is thorough and focused and does not waste time. That’s how business gets done. Successfully!
"Thank you, Hill!"
-- A client and senior executive of a Fortune 100 company
"Having recently retired and moved to the
West Coast, we faced the task of selling our beloved Bethesda home after
25 years. To guide us through this emotion-laden process, we turned to
Hill Slowinski, whom we have also known for 25 years. Despite the fact
that we put the house onto a softening market at the onset of the
harshest winter in memory, Hill guided us to a very successful result in
a reasonable period of time. And Hill did this without our physical
presence in the DC area.
"Hill is a gentleman in the full sense, self-confident but never pushy
or arrogant. He never hesitated to give us his recommendations, but
always listened to our concerns and questions. We found Hill always
well-informed on complex laws and regulations governing real estate
transactions, and he advised us ably on how to protect ourselves from
potential risks.
"Hill gave us a very clear overview of the sales process at our first
meeting, and provided expert advice on the most cost-effective
improvements to “refresh” the house before showing. He personally
oversaw all the work on the house, and pro-actively organized numerous
open-house showings. He frequently went the extra-mile for us on
matters such as snow removal, yard clean-up, unanticipated repairs, and
hauling away debris from the attic or basement.
"Hill negotiated very well on our behalf. He told us politely when we
would be advised to accede to a potential buyer’s reasonable request,
and when we should hold firm or simply “wait and see.” As a result, the
whole process was much less stressful than it could have been, and we
secured a sales price well within the range we hoped for.
"Our experience reaffirmed the high regard in which we have long held
Hill Slowinski. We would recommend him to any prospective buyer or
seller. He is truly tops, in our book."
-- Scott & Jan Kilner, Palo Alto, CA
"Dear Hill.
"You gave me a good chuckle by saying you know I'm not at a loss for words! In all seriousness, you have made a very difficult task of cleaning out and selling a home 3000 miles away that I know nothing about into a very easy and wonderful experience and I am extremely grateful to you. I can't thank you enough for your help and your guidance. You have been there consistently for me and answered my inquiries immediately. You've even gone so far as taking me to Home Depot while I was in town to guide me in purchases there! That's above and beyond! I am so impressed with how easily this whole transition has gone and I'm thrilled that the buyer is as happy as I am. Thank you Hill. I wish you were in Southern California so I could send everyone I know to you!"
-- Linda Peterson, West Covina, CA
"Hill,
"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your time, effort and commitment with the search ultimately finding the excellent location reducing my office commute to less than 5 minutes. Fantastic results! I could not have achieved with out you. With all of the “what can you do for me realtors” out today it is a pleasure to have found someone form the old school of customer service/satisfaction comes first. The extremely short find time I faced was a walk in the park thanks to you. I look forward to working with you again in the future."
---Gerald M. Shealey, President & CEO
Executive Personnel Services, Inc., Washington, DC
"To whom it may concern,
Hill was instrumental in guiding us through the
relocation process in a highly competitive sellers’ market with very
little inventory. We viewed close to 40 houses, placed offers on 5, and
won our house to 11 other bids! He even found us a perfect rental for
the summer in the same neighborhood to ease our search. We credit Hill
for making our home-buying experience so smooth and stress-free. He is
efficient, professional, honest, has great attention to detail, is
unbelievably sharp, and just a pure joy to work with! We are certain we
couldn’t have had such a great outcome without his tremendous help and
expertise and sincerely recommend him to anyone seeking to buy, sell, or
rent a property. Thank you so much, Hill!"
-- Mital Sivananthan, Washington, DC
"To Whom It May Concern:
"I would certainly recommend that you consider contacting Hill Slowinski for his advice and input. We work with many, many real estate agents and he one of the best. In my opinion, he is at the top of a very small list of true professionals in the real estate brokerage business in this region."
-- William Z. Fox, CAI, Chairman & CEO
-- John W. Mabry III, AARE, President & COO
Fox Residential Auctions, LLC,
Baltimore, MD
"Dear Hill,
"Thank for all of your work, for taking care of all the details, your time and effort put in getting the parsonage to settlement and into making the sale. You are a great "team" and it is exciting to know that the sale [is] finalized I know that most/many realtors would not have done the due diligence you did. It is a big weight off of many of our shoulders."
-- Carol Sissala, President, Board of Trustees
Potomac United Methodist Church, Potomac, MD
"Hill,
"I would like to thank you and your clients for making this transaction so smooth and a true partnership between buyer and seller. I have been party to a few previous real estate transactions, and none went as easily as this one, due in no small part to the hard work, attention to detail and focus of you and Heidi. Very best regards, "
-- Greg S. Pruett,
Alemeda, CA
"Dear Hill and WC & AN Miller/Long & Foster,
"I want to express my appreciation for the work that Hill Slowinski did for us. Often, I would call him at the last moment to ask if he had time to show me another gem that I found on the internet. He always figured out a way to see them very soon after I called. But most of all, I would like to comment on his intelligence about the real estate business. We had other issues and questions from the sale of our home handled by another agent from another company that regularly was selling properties over a million dollars. Her manner consistently made me feel as if our property was not worth her time. She wasn't even with us at settlement. In contrast, Hill helped us through both our sale and purchase. We wish that we had listed with him for the sale of our home, alas the papers were signed.
"We heartily endorse Hill and will tell all our friends about him when they need help. His newsletters give his clients an accurate viewpoint of the real estate world and his manner and intelligence on the subject is one to pay attention to. Thank you Hill!"
--- Katy and Stuart Hunt, Silver Spring, MD
"Dear Hill,
"I am deeply grateful for your professional service and careful attention to detail. It was a fine experience to deal with someone who shared my desire for an exceptional tenant. You and your distinguished company played a crucial role in the transaction, and I am very pleased. It would be a privilege to refer anyone I know to you. I look forward to continued association as business may require. Thank you."
--- George B. Lane, Jr., Ph.D., Bethesda and Gaithersburg, MD
"Dear Hill,
"I would like to thank you for the outstanding service. You really made the process of buying our riverfront vacation property as easy as it possibly could have been. I have never had real estate agent take care of so many details for me before. Buying a property and performing a feasibility study from four-hours drive away could have been a tedious task. Thanks for doing all the hard work. I would not dream of using another agent. Merry Christmas!"
---- Peter & Susie Fougerousse, Cary, NC and Charles County, MD
“Hill Slowinski did a terrific job on the recent sale of our house. He was always available, helpful, and informative as we went through the process of listing and then the sale of our home. His due diligence led to the successful completion of the sale in a short period of time. Most sales wouldn't have been as smooth nor would all realtors have given us the daily attention that we received from Mr. Slowinski. We truly appreciate how easy he made everything for us.”
--- John and Carol Sissala, Frederick, MD
"Dear Hill!
"Let me take this opportunity to thank you and your colleague for a fantastic job on this deal. I really liked the competent, thoughtful, sometimes passionate, always sincere handling of the search phase as well as the good care you took of us in every sense! In the offer and negotiations phase I really appreciated your strong advice which ultimately made this a strong and decisive offer! Finally, I really liked the good teamwork you displayed in the final phase. Hill, you really added value in addition to standing in for your colleague! I liked how confidently your colleague handed the contract over in the final phase and fully empowered you to take over!"
--- Cheers, Ulrich Hess, Washington, DC
"Hill --
"You know we deal with many REALTORS and I know I speak for John as well when I say that you are one of the very FEW true professionals out there. "
-- William Z. Fox, CAI, Chairman & CEO
-- John W. Mabry III, AARE, President & COO
Fox Residential Auctions, LLC, Baltimore, MD
"Hill Slowinski makes the renting process painless. He’s everything you would want in an agent- reliable, dedicated, hardworking and attentive to your needs. I had two weeks to find and move into a rental during Christmas-and Hill found a way to get it done. He goes above and beyond the call of duty for any agent. Case in point for me -- he literally picked up crickets in my rental house to get it ready for me to live in. Anyone would be lucky to have him as their representative."
--Terri Lakowski, Esq., CEO
Active Policy Solutions, Washington, DC
"I work in a high-pressure corporate environment on transportation megaprojects. I had to move to Washington quickly, but I didn't have much time to search for housing. Hill came through and was able to find a premium in-town condominium with the best views of Washington and its landmarks. Plus I had fun working with him!"
--- Antonio DiStefano, Washington, DC
"We had a family move to make from New York to Bethesda and we couldn't have been luckier to have had the assistance of Hill Slowinski. He knew every inch of the neighborhoods we were interested in. He had grown up and raised his family in the area so his knowledge of the details of neighborhoods and life was extraordinary. We truly felt that Hill gave us first class service—incredibly timely, rapid responses, and once we settled on a home he kept all aspects moving for us when both we and the owners were out of town. He never lost a detail and was there to meet us with keys the morning of our “move in” day. Hill was the glue that held our move together in the most professional and courteous manner. Absolutely the right choice!"
--- Lisa Mensah and Barry Ford, Bethesda, MD
"Hill,
"You did an excellent job for me and my father in negotiating the terms of his co-op purchase and advising us on each facet through settlement. We look forward to having you represent us in the near future when we put his house on the market."
--- Willem Polak, Alexandria, VA
"We have bought and sold half a dozen houses in our lives. Hill Slowinski was at the top of the list of those representing us over the years. Hill is super-competent, thorough, and on top of his game. He knew the answers to any questions we had and represented us the way a careful lawyer should. Not only that, he was a pleasure to work with: courteous, kind and thoughtful."
--- Michael D. Langan, Joanne E. Langan, Naples, FL
"In our move from Manhattan to the Bethesda area, we worked with Hill for over fifteen months looking for a condo that could fulfill our relatively stringent requirements. Hill’s enduring patience and reliability during an often frustrating search were major factors enabling us to finally find a new home that fully met expectations. In addition, Hill’s knowledge of local market conditions proved of great value in facilitating a speedy, fair and successful negotiation."
--- M. C. Lang & Gene Burkett, Bethesda, MD
"Hill wasn’t even our agent when we were treated to his premier services. We were overseas when Hill’s clients, our new tenants, moved in earlier this year, so we asked if he could take care of the handover after our own agent declined. No hesitation, no charge for what has been one of the best service experiences I have encountered. While we weren’t his clients it certainly felt like we were his top priority. Hill’s dedication and people-first approach has won some new clients."
--- Chris Dermody, Bethesda, MD
"In 2006, 2007, and again in 2009 to 2018, Hill Slowinski acted as our real estate agent to identify and sign up tenants for short term rentals while we were out of town. Our house was fully furnished and we naturally wanted tenants who would take care of the premises and cause us no problems. On both counts we couldn't have been more pleased. On the first occasion, I was out of town when the tenant was signed up. Hill went carefully over the house and purchased items (e.g., smoke alarm, a/c filters) that we had neglected. He speedily drew up contracts that met our needs and those of the tenants. Once or twice when we got into a technical mess with the county over some obscure regulatory requirements, Hill found ways to resolve the problems to the satisfaction of all. Even after his job of arranging the rental was finished, Hill was always and quickly available for consultation and advice whenever a problem arose. I could always trust his technical knowledge and judgment. My wife and I would heartily recommend Hill to anyone seeking an agent to handle a rental or sale."
--- Henry Precht, Bethesda, MD
"Dear Hill,
"We could not be happier that you found and we now enjoy a gem of a penthouse condo – and our first choice from the many we saw! And given that we needed to find something and settle in quickly, it all happened in only six weeks – 3 weeks from search to contract, and 3 weeks from contract to settlement – an impressive timeframe considering it was a separation of 2 units involving permitting, construction, inspections, and a negotiation with D.C.’s Tax Office! Your oversight and management of the complex processes and legal documentation was excellent. We will enthusiastically recommend you to all!"
--- Rusty, Jennifer, and Kit Johnson, Washington, DC and Sykesville, MD
"Dear Hill,
"I do appreciate the attention you gave to [selling my home] … I have been impressed (as I knew I would be) with your enthusiasm and professionalism in dealing with this listing.. [you] have been fabulous and we hope that Miller recognizes your tremendous asset to the company! It was only because of you that we went with Miller. … I will, OF COURSE, sing your praises to anyone I know interested in real estate! ... [Y]ou are a tremendous agent – I truly feel that you have been doing a fabulous job on advising me and getting the word out on my house, even within this ridiculous environment."
--- Lynn Rogerson, Alexandria, VA
"To Whom It May Concern:
" Hill Slowinski arranged what we thought was impossible. Our family of four needed a temporary home while our own house was undergoing renovation and expansion. Hill located a private home just two blocks away from ours in our own neighborhood, negotiated a lease with very careful owners, and coordinated the terms to meet ours and the owners' needs. With Hill's involvement, the process was flawless and extremely well organized. All we had to do was write a few checks! Hill far exceeded our expectations and made the transaction seem effortless."
--- Stephanie and Randy Beehler, Bethesda, MD
'Dear Hill:
"We were delighted to read … about the excellent job you did with the Inauguration event for Leasing Services. This is certainly deserving of a special Long & Foster Service Award. It is people like you that help make Long & Foster as successful as it has been over these last 41 years. We appreciate it and thank you."
– P. Wesley Foster, Chairman/CEO
– Dave Stevens, President/COO
Long & Foster, Chantilly, VA
"Hill,
"Thank you for all teh many extras you did around the sale of the house. I know you said you've been through tougher, but certainly I hadn't. You were exactly the right person to see me, and in particular my family, through this. You patience and empathy were much needed and much appreciated. Enjoy the snacks! All my best,"
-- Anne Rutherford, Springfield, MA
"We hired Hill to help us sell a condo and knew immediately he was a good choice. He helped us set a fair price and got us through the TOPA process -- no easy feat in Washington, DC. He was quick to get information to us, helped us through each step of a complicated process, and provided a most professional level of service. We highly recommend hiring Hill. You’ll be so glad you did!
--Carole and Ed Kaminski, Philadelphia, PA
"Hill,
"Thank you! You have gone beyond what anyone would expect to solve this issue. Hope we will be friends for a long time. Have a happy Tet may the new year bring you fortune."
-- Antonio DiStefano,
Nghi son, Vietnam
"Hill,
"Thank you for all of your help with the purchase of my first home. Your guidance through the search, offer, financing and closing process helped to make the purchase come together. The contacts and depth of knowledge in real estate you provided, helped to empower a twenty six year old to become a home owner! Thank you,"
-- John Lyle, Silver Spring, MD
“Hill,
"I cannot begin to tell you what a joy it was working with you as we searched for a rental home. I was in a bind and you were so kind and caring, not to mention diligent about showing me numerous houses and then negotiating a great lease. Being new at renting a home, you really took me under your wing and gave me excellent advice. I loved the fact that you were always available and made me feel like I was a special client. I am so happy in my new home and a large part of that happiness is due to you and how seamless the rental was. I am going to let all my friends know that I have a great real estate agent and recommend you to them for buying, selling or renting. Thank you so very much!”
-- Wendy Martens, Bethesda, MD
"Hill,
"[A] successful relationship. [After] the 6+ months of work it took finding the right house..., [a]t the end of the day, with your help we bought the right house for us, in a great neighborhood, and at a good price. For that, we sincerely thank you. We also learned a great deal during the process and we will apply those lessons in the future.
We are looking forward to getting settled in our new home, and appreciate your efforts throughout the home-search process. We wish you and your family the best in the future. Regards,"
--- Mike D., Washington, DC
"Hello, Hill,
"Thank you for the compliments and support, but you deserve most of the credit for the success of the sale of my family home in Chevy Chase. Having never sold a house before, let alone one in which I had not lived for 40 years, the task was daunting, to say the least. Your knowledge of the market, tips for presenting the house successfully, pricing it to move during what I understand is typically a slow time of year, and patience in dealing with prospective buyers were major contributions in closing the sale in less than three months.
"Thanks for all your help and, if/when we decide to sell our house, we’ll keep you in mind. Please fell free to use this as a testimonial. Take care."
-- Michael J. Gidding, Esq., Bethesda, MD
"Dear Hill,
"I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible handling of the sale of my Maryland property. Your expertise, attention to detail, professionalism and sense of calm were outstanding. Not to mention your follow thru on every aspect of the sale from listing to the closing. It is my pleasure to send you a " highly recommend" message for you to use for future clients.
"When it came time to sell my property, living in another state, but having been a broker in Maryland many years ago, I had a list of real estate brokers to interview. You were the only person who followed thru immediately and exerted no pressure on me what so ever, to use your services. You gladly shared your expertise of the real estate market with me and your positive approach only made my respect and admiration grow during the process of selling of my house. You took what is one of life's most stressful situations and made it a good experience. Your commitment to your clients is unique, in this day and age, so the decision to hire you came very easily --- there was no contest really. You were in constant contact with me through out the whole process,very professional, knowledgeable, dedicated,determined, a good listener and were very communicative about the Market. You made me feel like I was your most important client and you did everything in preparing my house to sell it in this challenging economy. You inspire confidence. I was very impressed and greatly appreciated how you dealt with getting the house ready for market, using your business connections to help stage, repair, or do whatever else was needed to get it sold. Your constant personal onsite attention to every detail was outstanding.
"Your hands on approach to every aspect of this transaction no doubt lead to its quick sale in 14 days. You were realistic and confident and dealt with all the ups and downs with a great sense of humor, and you were very diplomatic in dealing with any problems that arose. You never let anything fall thru the cracks, you kept me constantly informed, and you even went above adn beyond in dealing with issues that being a single woman totally would have "sent me over the deep end" had I had to deal with them on my own. Instead you had total control of every situation and had me laughing most of the time when situations could have stressed me out. In this age of increasing impersonal contact, you delivered -- You went above and beyond your call of duty in performing what it took to sell my property. Your honesty, commitment, advice and strategies used to sell my property were so helpful to me, and I always felt you had my best interests at heart.
"I have done over a dozen real estate transactions and I can honestly say you have been the best agent I have had the pleasure to work with. Your availability to me at anytime and your true professionalism sets a standard for the real estate business. I would highly recommend you to anyone wanting the best experience, the best broker one can have whether buying or selling their property. You have a smooth, efficient, very professional and positive work ethic and I am sincerely grateful for the incredible job you did in selling my home. Thank you again for making this transaction so easy on me."
-- Rochanya Generous, West Palm Beach, Florida and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
"Working with Hill was an absolute pleasure. My wife and I are young first time home buyers who knew little about the process. Hill patiently showed us houses for almost two years without ever pressuring us. When we did find the right house Hill was solidly in our corner. He managed to get us the house significantly BELOW the listing price in a bull market where bidding wars were driving up prices on other properties. Not only was the house perfect, but so was the price after Hill showed off his negotiating skills! Hill guided us through the inspection process and his legal background left us very comfortable and knowledgeable as to what we were signing (and there is a lot of paperwork when you buy a house!). I would highly recommend Hill."
--- Jack Hubbard, Alexandria, VA
"Hill,
"Thanks for all your help on this project. We started this "downsizing project" in September of last year and to think we are a few days from completion with a great outcome is remarkable. You have done an outstanding job in making this all happen.
"On another issue, our friends visited last week-end. They have been trying to sell their "ranch" (asking price $2 million) for a couple years without success using local agents. They were very curious as to how you were able to sell our house at the asking price in a couple weeks. We showed them the piece with pictures you had put together which they thought was great. They were interested in your affiliation with Christie's and how that all works. They feel that they have a special piece of property, house and barns, which is going to take a special buyer and how do they let people know, beyond [their region], it exists. I told them I would ask you. Thanks again."
--- Jane and Tom O'Farrell, LaPlata, MD and Hagerstown, MD
"Hill,
"I cannot thank you enough for all you did to make this sale a success: managing the requisite paperwork, directing contractors, keeping me on the straight and narrow, and certainly the toughest job: getting [everyone] to execute according to deadlines.
"You directed the sale magnificently from start to finish! As a remote seller, I required local assistance managing a myriad of replacement, upgrade and cleaning challenges to prepare the property for sale. You identified the most suitable contractors, set up appointments and supervised thorough execution. Without this superior level of service, the speedy, smooth and successful transaction would have been impossible.
"Best wishes to you and yours,"
--- Chris Kenyon, Bethesda, MD and Cary, NC
"Dear Hill --
"Thanks so much for making this all work. This was the easiest and most uneventful real estate transaction we have ever been involved in--thanks to your knowledge of the Washington market, your attention to our personal situation, and your quick and thorough responsiveness to all our questions. We appreciate your making the sale of our home of 30 years a breeze!"
--- Bruce and Randy Boyer, Bethesda , MD and Sacramento, CA
"Hill,
"My wife and I would like to thank you for your time, effort and professionalism in our efforts to find the house we were looking for. Given our very particular idea about how such house and surroundings should look like, we were not expecting to be able to find something quickly. Nevertheless, due to your ability to not only react quickly when we saw the opportunity, but also your very close attention to the process and constant following up, we were able to make an offer quickly and ultimately closed on the home we are looking forward to live in. Following the acceptance of the offer, your advice on the what to think of, whom to get involved at what time made the previously tense process from offer to acceptance very smooth throughout. We are looking forward to working with you again in the future.
"Regards,
--- Christian Peter, Bethesda, MD
"Hill-
"Congratulations on becoming a member of the Chairman’s Club on the Gold Team. Achieving the status of #9, in the top 28 Washington Metro, and in the Top 139 Montgomery County/DC regions is a fantastic accomplishment in the two years since 5/10/09 in an extremely competitive environment. It is an outstanding award that required many hours of dedicated work and great creative thinking expressed in your newsletters.
--- Frank H. Roberts, Beaufort, S.C.
"Hill Slowinski is the perfect Realtor. He walked us through the entire purchasing process step by step and was with us the entire time. He explained every detail and answered every question we had as first-time home buyers. He treated us with respect and kindness, and that made us feel like we were his most important client. When it came to the negotiations, that’s where he really out-shined the rest, getting us everything we wanted and getting us the perfect home. He had our backs the whole time and worked amazingly fast. His professionalism, fast response time, patience and persistence made him the perfect realtor for us, and he will be the perfect choice for all other buyers. Thank you so much!"
--- Michael Dowdy and Sasha Kotliarova, Montgomery Village, MD
"Hill-
"Thank you so much for all your time and hard work. You have helped make our small family extremely happy. You were extremely professional and always accessible which made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. Thank you for your patience and ability to so quickly work up the multitude of contracts needed. We have stayed the first night in the new house and all the time and headaches were most definitely worth it. We know we will be very happy here."
--- Brian Searby and Grace McNicholas, Silver Spring, MD
"Our family is moving from Chicago to the Bethesda area, and Hill Slowinski has been a fantastic resource. He clearly understood what we were looking for and carefully tailored searches to the types of places in our desired area. He was readily available and extremely timely responding to e-mail - especially given the time difference. When we arrived in Bethesda, he was ready with a very manageable plan. We found a place we are very happy with, and he was able to complete all of the paperwork in time for us to have time to get to know our new neighborhood. We highly recommend Hill for any prospective renters or buyers, and we look forward to using him again if we decide to purchase a home."
--- Dr. Dan Felten and Dr. Cherina Cyborski, Chicago, IL and Bethesda, MD
"Hill brought a depth of knowledge that I'd not seen from any realtor during the boom when I first moved to the DC area. His persistence and energy were invaluable. With the reality of the market's fluctuations, my house sold after we raised the price, not lowered it. He's a sensible guy who takes all of the factors into account. He really knows what one should expect. (He even mowed the lawn before an open house when my gardener didn't show up!)
"Not only did Hill advise me and work through every detail in the sale of my home, but he was able to secure some fantastic options quickly in the rental market! He's a smart guy who knows the business and the law. Never a bad combination, especially in the D.C. area! Thanks Hill!"
--- Lydia A. Ash, Washington, DC
"Several times in the last three years, Hill has been a great help to me moving in, buying, leasing, buying again, leasing again, and moving out of the Washington DC area. Due to the international nature of my work I am currently out of the country. Regardless, his number is on my cell phone speed dial for when I repatriate!"
---Antonio DiStefano, Washington, DC and Dubai, United Arab Emirates