James Moran

"Hi Jim and Lori, Thanks for checking in. We’re doing well out here. It’s a big change from FL. We love our new house (much bigger, and with a great view of the big mountain here). We’re still unpacking and adjusting. Yes, unfortunately, ‘painful’ and ‘stressful’ are probably the words I would use to describe my selling experience, but that’s no reflection on the two of you. I feel like you and Lori did all you could for us in a very bad housing environment. We appreciate the time and effort you put into it the sale of our house (the multiple open houses, newspaper ad, etc) and the advice you gave. I wish I had listened to Jim from the beginning regarding the pricing (our original price was much too high for this market) but I think we eventually got in front of the market (on it’s way down, unfortunately). I know that you and Lori felt our pain, and understood what we were going through, and we appreciated that. We would not hesitate to recommend yourself and Lori to anyone. Thanks,"
Kevin & Martha Dutton Thu Apr 30

"Hello Jim, This thank you is long overdue. I wanted to let you know that it was pure luck that let Mom and I meet you the day we looked at the villa you had listed. You were gracious and very low key and we were immediately very comfortable with you. That same day you showed us two other villas (not yours) and remained neutral while we made our own assessments regarding any comparable features. As we changed gears and decided to look at houses too, you assisted by giving the Listing Book access to me so that I could search in the evenings online since I was so limited as far as time that I could commit to searching. The evening that we finally saw the villa we ultimately would buy you worked until after dark, then waited at the last house so that I could bring my son Jordan to look at it. After all that, we changed our minds again and decided to move forward with the villa. Again, this was not your listing, the other agents were out of town, but you persevered so that there was never any down time. After all of the confusion with Associations, interviews, management company woes, title company vacations, and finally the out of town dealings with the mortgage broker, somehow we managed to pull off a closing on August 20th. Even that was a nail biter with me running into the bank with exactly 3 minutes to spare to get the cashiers check. In the end, we got our new home. I don't think there could be another person who would have handled the chaos with as much calm as you. Your experience showed and we will be forever grateful to you for helping us make this happen. Sincerely,"
Karen Santos, Connie & Jordan Sun Sep 7, 2008

"Jim, I highly recommend our real estate agent, Jim Moran. He did a great job at helping us find and purchase our new home. He listened, heard and understood our needs in a home and made the effort to ensure we saw all the options we needed to in order to make the right decision. He was very helpful and always got us the information we needed and kept in very good communication through-out the entire process."
Greg & Anne Lindholm Mon Oct 6, 2008

"Jim, Jim, we just wanted to thank your for all your help in our home search. It was great to have an agent who really listened to our needs. We really feel like you went out of your way to find us just the right thing and never felt like you were just pushing us towards a quick sale. We also appreciated all the advice you provided and your "no surprises" approach. And we especially appreciated how you always kept in touch and always responded to our e-mails or phone calls in such a timely manner! It was great working with you and if we ever move (which I hope we don't!) we'd sure want you as our agent again. Thanks again for all your hard work."
Rich & Cindy Kisida Wed Oct 8, 2008

"March 27, 2009 Hi Jim Just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your dedication, it wasn't easy working with four siblings but you did it and we are all happy. I wasn't expecting to sell the property so fast but what a blessing. You were a true professional from start to finish and you're still making it easy for us to make the transition and that is very much appreciated. Thank you so much and if we or any of our friends need a realtor with the drive to get it done we will certainly know who to call. Thanks again."
The Dugger Family Fri Mar 27

"Dear Jim, Please accept this testimonial concerning the business sale you handled for me in October 2006. I'd like your prospective clients to know these good things about you: I listed my business with Jim Moran after he finished lunch at my sandwich shop. He stopped in for a sandwich and I spoke with him about real estate in general, found him knowledgeable and approachable and told him I was considering selling the business. We met a few days later, mapped out a strategy, and within a few weeks, he secured a buyer. The buyer was utilizing a 1031 Exchange, which is complex and can be tricky. Mr. Moran very professionally navigated my boat through the waters of the sale. I was always apprised of the buyer's ever changing conditions, as well as counters on the buyer's side and my side. I never felt out of the loop during the negotiations. I have bought and sold many houses and been involved in many real estate transactions, many of them stressful--this one was not. Jim's handling the of the Tacky Turtle Sandwich Shop at Indian Rocks Beach was very professional and done in a quite timely manner. I'm not sure I would have closed this sale without Jim's knowledge and guidance. Sincerely, Dr. Andy LePage"
Dr. Andy LePage Sat Jan 6, 2007

"Jim Moran's quiet but knowledgeable demeanor and unfailing dedication to "get the deal done" is the only reason we were able to successfully close on our home purchase in Safety Harbor on time. A reluctant seller, out of town seller's realtor and inexperienced title company staff did not deter Jim from leading us through the closing. His experience and "stick to it" attitude made the experience a positive one in spite of the obstacles. We have purchased a number of homes over the years and Jim represents the "best of the best." Bob & Betsy Maxman"
Bob & Betsy Maxman Tue Apr 17, 2007

"Dear Jim Moran, Nancy and I would like to thank you again for your almost daily attention to making our recent house purchase a reality. You said you liked a challenge and I'm afraid we gave you a good one while trying to buy a house in Florida, sight unseen, from Seattle. I don't know how you navigated through and coordinated with so many parties at once. We are thankful that you could handle it all and save us the time and expense of having to make multiple trips across the country. It has been a real pleasure. Stay in touch, Mark Lewis and Nancy Donnelly 3250 San Mateo St. Clearwater, FL 33759 *EDITOR'S NOTE: Mark and Nancy bought their house without ever having set foot in it until they moved in after closing. They relied on photos and other information provided to them by their Realtor, Jim Moran."
Mark Lewis and Nancy Donnelly Tue Sep 4, 2007

"I can´t say enough about how great it was to work with Jim. Based on past experience I assumed that the purchase of my new home would be, for the most part, stressful and unpleasant but that wasn´t the case. Not by a long shot. Jim made me feel comfortable throughout the process and confident that he knew what he was doing. He was patient, knowledgeable and trust-worthy and there wasn´t a moment, from walkthrough to closing that I felt he wasn´t on my side. I love my new home and I would not hesitate to recommend Jim to anyone looking for a Realtor! Monique MacDonald"
Monique MacDonald Thu Sep 27, 2007

"Dear Jim, Thank you for all of your efforts to locate a house for me in an area that was as unfamiliar to you as it was to me. But after months of searching and touring of homes in Old Northeast and Snell Isle, you have become an expert in those areas. The task was not easy to find the home I wanted, a moderately priced, renovated historical home in a very popular area, but you found many houses that fit that description. Thank you for your many trips from Safety Harbor to downtown St. Pete for our "Power Search" lunch hour showings! When I finally decided on a house, the fun began! The contract required an initial offer and counteroffers, along with few amendments as we encountered issues with the inspection and required repairs to the house. The transaction went very smoothly, especially since the repairs were ongoing up to the date of closing. You took care of all the issues without incident. I really appreciated that I did not have to spend my time dealing with any of those issues! Thank you again for your professionalism, knowledge, diligence, patience and above all, your sense of humor. Amanda E. Taylor 247 16th Ave NE St. Petersburg, Florida"
Amanda Taylor Tue Jan 1, 2008