The Salem Team

“Results. Service. Community.”

Agent at Keller Williams Realty

Westlake, OH

License: 2002000786

(216) 244-2549

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Service areas

• Westlake

• Rocky River

• Avon Lake

• Avon

• North Olmsted

• Bay Village

• Fairview Park

• North Ridgeville

• Columbia Station

• Amherst

• Lagrange

• Elyria

• Oberlin

• Tremont, Cleveland

• Downtown, Cleveland

• Ohio City, Cleveland

• Lakewood

• Middleburg Heights

• Olmsted Falls

• Berea

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About

The Brian Salem Team is a full-service real estate team who will always be committed to being Northeast Ohio's number 1 real estate team by helping you in all aspects of buying or selling your next home.

Our goal is always to put our client's needs first, by utilizing our professional contacts and experience, and to satisfy their desires with never-ending service.

Our utmost goal is to create life-long relationships and be first when you think of real estate!

Experience & Skills

Client Type: Home Buyers, Home Sellers

Property Type: Single Family Home, Condo/Townhome, Multi-family

Specialty: REO / Bank Owned, Residential sales, Luxury homes, First time home buyers, Staging, Relocation

Certifications: IMSD

Languages: English

Skills: Negotiating,Marketing,Real Estate,First Time Buyers,Home Buying,Home Selling,Relocation

Awards: Keller Williams Top Producer, President's Club, CABOR Awards, Over 900 Homes Sold, Ohio Association of Realtors Award of Distinction --2003 to 2012, NEO Top 25 Under 35 Movers and Shakers Award -- 2008, Top 5% Real Estate Team in Ohio for Sales

Recommendations (28)

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shamekaljones Client, Buyer

Brian and his team are the best.
We cannot say enough about how patient Brian was with us and how quick he always responded to our questions or concerns even if it was something he told us before.
We highly recommend Brian and the Salem team.
You will not find a more patient and responsive agent.

Wed, May 15, 2013

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Sam Capasso Client, Buyer

I had a great experience purchasing my first home with the Salem Team. From the initial meeting to the close they were there for me every step of the process. They understood what I was looking for and so efficient that the very first house they recommend I see was the one I purchased. Staff is very professional and customer service was outstanding. Brian’s experience and knowledge was evident when he negotiated a price that exceeded my expectations. I would recommend the Salem Team to anyone buying or selling a home!

Thu, May 2, 2013

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Kelly Gromen Client, Seller

The Salem team is the best! In a bad housing market they sold our home on the first day! That is absolutely amazing in itself. The entire team was so professional and did so much more then any other realtor was offering to do for us. Everybody was prompt and on top of things all throughout the entire process, kept me well informed and most of all kept everything moving smoothly. They did a great job on finding us the perfect new home also. I highly recommend them!

Wed, Apr 17, 2013

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John Coleman Client, Buyer

Brian was incredibly helpful and responsive through the entire process, from looking for a house all the way to the closing. He went above and beyond in also helping deal with a problematic loan officer and sometimes difficult seller, highly recommended!

Fri, Apr 5, 2013

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Kristen Client, Seller

Brian sold my condo and was my agent for purchasing a new home as well. He was friendly, honest, and helpful. Not only did he keep me updated with every step, but he would go through the events that would follow, so I always felt in the know. Any question I had was answered immediately. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to him to anyone looking for a realtor.

Tue, Apr 2, 2013

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Tanya Ross Client, Buyer

We were quite pleased with the service the Salem Team. We were out of town buyers are were only interested in small condos; but received service that was consistent with a much larger purchase.

We appreciated their time and efforts and highly recommend them to others.

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

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caroline.marie.evans Client, Buyer

As first time home buyers, my fiance and I knew next to nothing about the process of buying a home. Brian was so easy to work with and was extremely patient with our never-ending questions. The closing process was smooth (or at least he made it seem so!) and I would highly recommend working with him. In fact, I've passed his name along to a friend who is currently working with him. Thank you again, Brian & team!!

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

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Codytyler2004 Client, Buyer

I purchased my first house back in 2006 and Brian was there to guide me through the whole process. Two years later, he was there to help me secure an investment house through a short sale purchase. In 2012 Brian helped me and my new wife find our new home and we couldn't be happier with his assistance for our search of the perfect place. The team is always responsive, knowledgable and works hard to earn the well deserved recommendations mentioned here. Keep it up Brian (and team).

Wed, Mar 20, 2013

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dan.arbeznik Client, Buyer

Very professional, patient, understanding, and helpful! These guys are great!

Fri, Mar 15, 2013

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judson Client, Seller

Brian was great in what can only be described as a "trying" close to my house! Brian made sure I was kept appraised of the situation at all times and was diligent in keeping on top of everything. Brian and his team are great and I highly recommend them!

Mon, Mar 11, 2013

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Susan.blasko Client, Buyer

Faced with a tight timeline and little knowledge of the Lakewood community, we felt overwhelmed that we would not be able to find a home we loved. Brian and his team responded quickly, diligently preparing a list of homes to consider while scheduling multiple visits and educating us about the area along the way. We were so thankful for Brian's guidance through the process. Brian boasts a kind nature that allowed us to communicate with him effectively, as well as superior organization and expansive knowledge of the home-buying process. Brian Salem and his team didn't miss a beat! We are so thankful for the team's passion for selling homes and will definitely remember Brian for our next home purchase!

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

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Michael and Cherie Garratt Client, Buyer

My husband and I were transferred to Cleveland in 2006 from out of state. Brian understood immediately what we were looking for and went above and beyond to help us find just the right home. We were so pleased with the buying process we naturally turned to the Salem Team recently to guide us through the selling process. My husband was once again transferred out of state so time was of the essence. We had serious concerns given the market and the economy but once again Brian came through for us. He gave us all the information, resources and guidance we needed to have a successful sale. Within only a couple of months the transaction was completed and our family was reunited once again. Having experienced both buying and selling with Brian, I would highly recommend The Salem Team and their outstanding customer service to anyone venturing into the real estate world.

Thu, Feb 28, 2013

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Lance and Donna Sparkman Client, Seller

When we sold our house with Brian and The Salem Team it was a very tough market for home sellers and houses in our neighborhood were sitting on the market for a very very long time. Brian went over what we needed to do to get our home ready to sell and he even paid for a professional stager to come in and give us some professional advice on what to do to so our home would sell quickly...well 3 weeks later our house was sold and very close to what we were asking for it! I can't say enough about Brian's professionalism and thorough marketing to get our home out there for people to see. I will recommend Brian to anyone I know who is selling their home, what a truly wonderful experience it has been working with Brian!

Wed, Feb 27, 2013

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Ann Marie Thomas Client, Buyer

What sets Brian Salem apart from other realtors is that I know I can trust him. He was so thorough with his market research that I was confident that the bid we offered for our new home was exactly the right price. During the negotiation process, I didn’t have to worry—I knew that we would get the best possible representation, and I truly trusted that he was looking out for our best interests. Brian was always prompt in communicating to us, and the entire process from bid to closing was very smooth. And in the end, we had every reason to trust him since we got the perfect house at the perfect price, thanks to Brian Salem.

Wed, Feb 27, 2013

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Kabir Lalchandani Client, Buyer

It is hard to put into writing my recommendation for Brian Salem. He's knowledgeable, proactive, personable, creative, and, in my case, he also served the role of miracle worker. Brian walked me through a very difficult transaction that historically had a low success rate & achieved all objectives. Not only did he show the ability to be versatile and optimistic, he also ensured that I was kept abreast of all events & returned my calls immediately. As I move forward in my career and purchase & sell additional properties, Brian will always be involved. My recommendation of his services to my friends, family & colleagues could not be more heartfelt.

Wed, Feb 27, 2013

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Mike Fransko Client, Buyer

Brian and his team have a done a fantastic job with a couple of my
employees by helping them fulfill their dreams of home ownership. I
also turned to Brian to help me find a building to move my business
into this past year, even though I know he prefers to concentrate on
residential clients.

Every member of the Salem team is very professional, compassionate,
customer service oriented and patient and Brian certainly leads this
group by his own example. I have quite a few customers who are
realtors in the Cleveland area, but I will always refer everyone I
know to Brian and his team.

Wed, Feb 27, 2013

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Susan Miller and Jesse Hernandez Client, Seller

Jesse and I want to thank you for helping us to sell our house. Selling is a nerve wracking process but from the very beginning you showed great professionalism and we were confident because of it every step of the way. You were always available to answer our questions and were great about checking in throughout the process. Your connections with local vendors were great, too. Finding contractors can be a pain and we were confident in the work the guys you recommended did.

Wed, Feb 27, 2013

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Ray Taloyo Client, Buyer

Having moved to the area a few years back, I have talked to a couple of realtors and can never seem to find someone who truly understands my needs and my approach buying a property. Brian has been referred by friends that have a lot of good things to say about him. I decided to give it a shot and experience how good he is first hand.
Brian has listened and has given me valuable suggestion, opinion and recommendation as to the right property that fits my lifestyle, location, neighborhood and overall property appeal. Little does he know, those have become my basis to decide and pursue him as my buyer agent. It was his honesty that sealed the deal for me.
Brian is a high caliber real estate professional and here's why:
Brian has provided honest and crucial information on the properties that I have considered. Brian knows the area well and I am rest assured I have made the right decision.
I would be lying if there has been no ups and down, agreement and disagreement along the way and these are just normal in the buying process. But working through those challenges is where Brian has made his mark while maintaining his composure and professional demeanor. This has made me realize that I do have the right person to find that property and represent me.
After finally selecting a property that I wanted to pursue, the process has been seamless. Brian has always been there from the initial offer, negotiations, inspection to closing and ensured that any issues gets addressed promptly and updated me with status at every milestone of the process. Of course, Brian's help did not end after closing. When I started to fix up the property to my liking, I called Brian to give me referrals on who to call that can do the projects I wanted to do. He has eagerly extended his support and willingness to help without hesitation. Now I am enjoying my dream home. Thanks to Brian. I cannot thank him enough and hopefully this short testimonial will serve as a token of my appreciation for his patience, diligence and hard work. Kudos to Brian and his team at Keller Williams!

Wed, Feb 27, 2013

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Greg and Connie Rustad Client, Seller

Let me start by saying that in looking for a realtor we wanted someone who would be up front and honest with us, instead of telling us what they thought we wanted to hear. Brian came highly recommended to us from a family member who used him and that recommendation couldn’t have been more accurate. He was very prompt about returning our calls & emails, making us feel like we were his only client. He was always on time (actually, early) to every meeting. He listened to what we wanted to get out of the home selling and buying process and did everything he could to make us happy. He got our house sold in 3 days in an unbelievably tough housing market and into contract on our new house within 2 weeks. Let me say how much I appreciate that with 2 young kids at home. He is VERY good at what he does, and we are positive that he’s going to be one of the top realtors in the area for a long time. The Salem Team as a whole is a very knowledgeable staff who went above and beyond in our home selling and buying process. Special thanks to Brian, Mike, Debbie and Samantha! We will recommend Brian and his team for years to come!

Wed, Feb 27, 2013

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Rich Friend

I highly recommend Brian Salem and The Salem Team. Brian is professional, has great knowledge of the real estate market, is efficient, fast and a great negotiator!!

Rich R.

Sun, Nov 18, 2012

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jeffblazek Client, Seller

Since everyone seems to know at least one real estate agent either through friends or family, I was skeptical what specifically Brian and his team could do differently. His tag line 'Results. Service. Community.' perfectly sums up my experience. He listed my home, brought me two *solid* offers in TWO weeks- and before calling to say the first offer fell through, was on the phone with the second buyer re-negotiating the terms. My house was 'Sold' less than two months to the day it was listed- and both offers came from buyers brought by the Salem team- not outside agents or the MLS (even though the professional pics he had taken looked great!) I like to think that my home staging and being realistic about the price helped, but Brian truly delivered the Results and Service he promised, and I strongly recommend The Salem Team to any serious sellers!

Wed, Nov 14, 2012

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Fri, Oct 12, 2012

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samibwcheer Client, Buyer

My experience with Brian Salem and the Salem Team could not have been any more enjoyable! They made the home buying process run as seamless as possible. Their commitment to customer service is impeccable. I highly recommend Brian Salem and the Salem Team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Wed, Oct 10, 2012

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barbarasara115 Client, Seller

Brian Salem is an amazing agent. We both sold our house and bought through him and we cannot say enough good things. His attention to detail, knowledge, and professionalism are top notch. He is always available to answer question. And makes the whole process smooth and enjoyable. It is obvious he greatly enjoys his profession and will treat you like family!!

Thu, Oct 4, 2012

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shanstraka Client, Seller

We were fortunate to have a great recommendation to work with Brian through friends of ours and we are glad we did. He and his team work hard on both ends of the sale and truly deliver. He is personable and works to get to know each clients wants and needs. He made both selling and buying a smooth process and we couldn't be happier!

Thu, Sep 6, 2012

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ysjbh Client, Seller

We chose Brian after meeting with a few other realtors. He stood out right away during the presentation he gave about our house and the market. Two other houses were for sale on our street; the other realtors mentioned them and showed us comparison stats, Brian actually went IN them and put the numbers into context. That is just one example of his professional, detail oriented approach. He is extremely well versed and connected in the area, and uses that to his advantage. He is very easy to speak with, does a great job following-up with potential buyers, and took the stress out of things. Bottom line: Can't do better than Brian. We highly recommend him.

Tue, Jul 31, 2012

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dplitt1 Client, Seller

I got told about brian from my accountant, Brain is very straight forward about pricing your home,he does his research And what needs to be fixed, this guy knows his stuff, sold my home in remarkable time. Douglas Plitt

Fri, Jul 27, 2012

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Looking to buy a home in Avon Lake, OH and would like advice.
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The Salem Team @ Keller Williams

June 2002 - present

The Salem Team is a full-service real estate team who will always be committed to being Northeast Ohio's #1 real estate team by helping you in all aspects of buying or selling your next home. Our goal is always to put our client's needs first, by utilizing our professional contacts and experience, and to satisfy their desires with never-ending service. Our utmost goal is to create life-long relationships and be first when you think of real estate!