Nina Chen, Buyer Agent To Shirley Hsi

"Hi Nina, I want to thank you for getting a buyer for my house so quick. I really appreciated all of your time and hard work you put into this. My house was only on the market for a month and you had a buyer for it. I am so happy. You know how scared I was, you kept telling me to put my trust in you, and I did. I really feel a lot better now.Every time I had a question you always got back to me. You were even here until 9:00PM one night. I also liked the way you explained everything to me "in my language" Ha Ha. When you brought the lady [Jessica Dolan - Room to Breathe] in to rearrange my furniture, [it] really helped sell my home. And also when I was interested in looking at other houses you were right there to get information on them and in no time we were on our way to look at them. I thank you again for all your hard work and effort. I really am going to recommend you to anybody that needs some help. You are a dedicated employee."
Gloria P. Wed Apr 9, 2008

"Hi, Nina! Thank you so much for selling our condo! You are amazing. Our friends recommended you to us because of the fantastic job you did selling their condo, and I have recommended you to two other friends who you have since helped find and buy homes. Your professionalism and organization from the first time we met was impressive. You came into our home, looked around, showed us comparable listings and helped us know what to ask for the place. You really know what you are doing! The pictures of the condo on the internet and your advertising are two major factors that sold the place so quickly. I have seen similar properties near ours for sale by owner that have been on the market for a very long time without many people coming to see them. Our condo sold at the asking price in 4.5 days on the market! You really made us feel like we were your number one priority the whole way through the process. You were in constant contact every step of the way, and when I got stressed out you calmed me down! I had faith in your ability. I knew we were in good hands. That made it all easier. Thank you for all of your hard work and support. We really appreciate it, and we will recommend you to anyone who needs help finding or selling a home. Sincerely,"
Andy & Katy R. Wed Apr 9, 2008

"It was a Sunday afternoon when I first met Nina Chen. She was having an Open House in my neighborhood and I happened to walk in. I was not really serious about buying, but I did like to go to any Open House I happened to come across. I guess my biggest problem was that I just really did not know how to begin, nor did I have the confidence to take the first step. I guess, all I needed was a little encouragement, and Nina knew exactly what to do. We first made an appointment to meet at her office for that Wednesday so that I could talk to someone about how much of a mortgage I could realistically afford. Following that, Nina and I then scheduled time for that Sunday to look at different properties. She was aware of the fact that I was more looking than anything else, but she was still willing to take the time and effort to show me around. She had e-mailed me some of the places that were in my price range so that I could get a feel for what we would be looking at. Since this was my first time looking at properties with a real estate agent, I had plenty of questions ranging from the different types of houses themselves to some of the things I needed to be aware of as a potential buyer. Nina was able to answer each and every question without hesitation. We looked at townhomes, fixer-uppers, ranches, split-levels, all around the State College Area. I did not realize that this was going to take all of the morning and a good part of the afternoon; we were out for close to six hours. Nevertheless, the most important question I had was, “Could we see that house in Boalsburg again?” She looked at me directly and asked, “Are you sure?” I mean, we were already on our way back to her office, and I am sure both of us were more than just a little tired. She made her phone call, and we were able to go directly there. Less than a week later, and a lot of discussions in between, Nina made my first offer; the next day and a couple more counter offers, it was accepted. I was in a state of shock. Exactly six weeks from our first meeting in her office, I was a homeowner, and I can say without a shadow of a doubt that it was due to the diligence, expertise, and guidance of my real estate agent. In addition, she was even responsible for finding the people who eventually took over my lease. I would like to add that Nina has continued to be available to answer my questions. In fact, she keeps me up to date with information that concerns my area. I could not have been luckier when I walked into that Open Hose on that Sunday afternoon and met Nina Chen. Nina, thank you for everything! All the best,"
Ross F. Wed Apr 9, 2008

"I recently bought a house with the help of Nina Chen. Since it was my first house, I was unsure of many things, and Nina made the process seem so easy. She was very informative and knowledgeable. She kept me up-to-date with everything coming and going on the market. She accommodated her schedule to help me and was willing to meet in the evenings or week-ends. She gave me her office number, cell phone number, and her e-mail, so she was always in reach. After making a decision, Nina helped me with all the negotiations and kept in contact with the seller’s agent and myself. She had a list of home inspectors, radon testing contractors, and pest control companies, along with many others. She made it seem like a fairly simple step-by-step process of buying a house. Overall working with Nina was great. She was willing to help in anyway she could and if she didn’t know the answer to one of my questions, she would find it. I felt that she went above and beyond for me. If you are looking for a house, I highly recommend working with Nina Chen."
Craig R. Wed Apr 9, 2008

"Dear Nina, I said it several times while meeting with you but I will say it again that you made the process of buying a house TOO easy for me! I really had no idea what to expect as a potential first-time home buyer. Everything worked great. I especially appreciated you communicating all of the details to me by email, phone, or in person every step of the process. Thanks again!"
Bill S. Wed Apr 9, 2008

"When we first met Nina, we had only just started to think about buying a house. She listened to our list of priorities and quickly figured out exactly what we were looking for in a home. We looked at a number of places, and when we needed a contractor estimate, Nina recommended one who ended up remodeling the bathroom in our new house. Having a realtor who knows the area, takes the time to get to know her customers, and has numerous resources available was priceless. Additionally, selling our condo with Nina was a breeze. She was always organized, straightforward, and attentive. Sometimes we thought she didn’t sleep at all, since whenever we sent an email, she would respond in minutes! Nina goes above and beyond the expectations—she is always available, supportive, and informed. We have already recommended Nina to some friends who are putting a house on the market, and she found them a buyer in less than a week. We will continue to recommend Nina whenever someone we know is looking for a realtor. Thanks for all your help,"
Kate & Scott P. Wed Apr 9, 2008