To Whom It May Concern -
Pamela Taylor is a wonderful real estate agent. Let me explain.
Though we’d lived in San Francisco, I’d never been to Santa Barbara
until the summer of 2000. Then, some California friends suggested that we
vacation there. We’ve traveled a lot with these folks from Shanghai
to Sea Ranch, Honolulu to Florence, and we’d chatted about again living
near each other.
So, we recruited a Realtor for our summer vacation. Frankly, we wasted two
days. He literally lacked a sense of direction, as well as a sense of our
needs.
Nevertheless, Santa Barbara worked it’s magic. Last Christmas, my wife
and I returned for a vacation. It was 72 in Santa Barbara, 1—one degree—in
Chicago. We definitely were motivated buyers.
I’m in the magazine field, so we looked through a copy of Santa Barbara
magazine for Realtors. A series of calls narrowed us down to two Realtors.
Fortunately, Pam showed up first.
Pam knows her Upper Riviera from her Isla Vista. She showed us a variety of
targeted listings. She also knew her left from her right.
Pam took us to a place we really liked. She knew it would be a second home
for a while, and she helped us separate ‘now’ from ‘later’.
Now comes the really impressive part.
After four visits, we stood in the empty home – never more space than
when they’re vacant, right? -and realized that, despite that great view,
it was just too small.
When we called Pam, she turned on a dime. A few questions later, a new list,
a different part of town, larger, more traditional places.
We bought the second home she showed us.
Pam found us our dream house. She deciphered California’s myriad purchasing
forms on a real-time basis. Despite my best efforts, the bank she recommended
had the best loan offering, and a rock-steady finance officer.
The highest compliment I can pay Pam Taylor is that she began as our realtor,
and now she is our friend.
See you on 101,
Abe Peck
Named Educator of the Year for 2003-04 by the Magazine Division of the Assn.
For Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
Theodore R. and Annie Laurie Sills Professor and Chair, Magazine Program,
Medill School of Journalism; Director of Magazine Programs, Media Management
Center,
Northwestern University
Dear Pam,
Just a short note to formally express the appreciation that we both have for
the truly great service that you have provided us since we first met back in
October.
Throughout, you have exhibited a prodigious level of professionalism, enthusiasm,
optimism, attention to detail, and just plain hard, smart work. The fact that
it paid off with two offers in less than 60 days (after our previous experience!)
is nothing short of remarkable.
When we first met, you said that if you were as successful as you assured us
you would be (and you were certainly right), that what you wanted in the end
was simply a referral. Well needless to say, Linda and I will not only refer
any and all prospects enthusiastically to you, but will try to convince them
that they should not even consider using any other resource.
Thanks again for being all we were looking for and more, and we look forward
to on ongoing friendship with you in the coming years.
Very Sincerely,
Bill and Linda Edgar
Dear Mr. Pitts:
This is an unsolicited letter of extreme praise for one of your realtors. We
can’t begin to tell you now honest, helpful, knowledgeable, professional,
responsive and sensitive to our needs Pamela Taylor has been. We have dealt
with many realtors over the years; having bought and sold over ten homes, but
never have found one as outstanding as Pam.
There was a recent article in an Arizona newspaper by a nationally syndicated
writer, Ellen James Martin, entitled: “Looking for a Dream House? Find
a Dream Agent” that describes Pam Taylor to a ‘T’. It took
her just a short time to find out what we were looking for – she was able
to tune into our tastes exactly. This allowed her to select properties that
were precisely what we needed to see without wasting our time with ones in which
we would not be interested. She was incredibly patient, never sought to rush
us, and was extremely efficient. She returned our calls promptly and was always
enthusiastic, even when slogging through muddy properties in the rain! She was
always positive, had up-to-date information, knew the Santa Barbara neighborhood
intimately, and provided support and services that went far beyond what one
would normally expect of a realtor. Even after the property was purchased, Pam
kept in touch, (we were still in Philadelphia) and volunteered to help in any
way she could.
As you have probably guessed, we did find our “Dream House” and
Pam has become a trusted friend. We already have recommended Pam to several
potential buyers, and will continue to do so, because we know she is the best!
You are very lucky to have someone like Pam representing your organization.
Sincerely,
Thomas L. Dent, M.D. & Joan Rosenberg-Dent
Dear Pam,
Thank you for everything! Of course, first and foremost, thank you for helping us buy our first home. Your have gone far beyond that though. You have helped us stay sane through the “nail biting” loan approval process; you’ve helped us pick floors and get estimates and even befriended us by offering suggestions of things to do, places to go and where to eat as SB residents. You have been just wonderful and we really, really appreciate it!
Sincerely,
Stephen & Tanya
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Pamela Taylor, Realtor Extraordinaire
Dear Pamela,
If someone should ask you for a reference from a client you represented in the sale of a home, this is what we would say to them:
If you want to get a fair price for your home – Hire Pam.
If you want a realtor that will make the tons of paper work simpler – Hire Pam.
If you want a person that is always smiling, positive and helpful – Hire Pam.
If you want a realtor who knows all the “ins and outs” of selling a home – Hire Pam.
If you want an agent who can highlight the special features of your property, transforming it from just another “House for Sale” into a unique “Home for Sale” – Hire Pam.
Pam, we can’t thank you enough for all your help and consideration for us while selling our home.
We won’t miss the “Chinese Fire Drills,” but we will miss your presence in our lives.
Sincerely,
Mary P. Cederberg M.D.
William C. Cederberg
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Pam you have done an outstanding job in the new house. Your patience with us has been terrific and we couldn’t have asked for a transaction to be handled as perfectly as you handled this one. Many, many thanks for everything.
Love,
Ellen & Jock
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Dear Pamela,
I know you can see my beaming face and feel my buoyant energy, but I must also tell you with my words, THANK YOU for giving me such a joyful and hopeful new life! I feel as though I’ve undergone a rejuvenating, “make over”. The process of and exceptional results from selling my home have far exceeded all previous good experiences and recent expectations. Directly as a result of who you are as a realtor and how you handled the zillion details, I now have financial and personal choices, a greatly enhanced level of security, and comfort and excitement that I thought were no longer possible in my life.
My very first interactions with you were in your Montecito, fine jewelry store. I was impressed with your extensive knowledge, professionalism, personal interest and attention, the superior quality of you merchandise, and expert craftsmanship of David’s repairs. As a Realtor, you bring those same qualities and many more. In Santa Barbara’s current real estate market, I am financially a very small “fish” in a very large pond. But, through your ever-present, full and kind support, immense patience, educational explanations, comforting protection, and insightful recommendations, I felt as valued and important as your wealthiest and most prestigious client. You are a “giant” in terms of energy, enthusiasm, mental and emotional stamina, and creativity. I particularly admire and am grateful for your attention to every single detail, constant availability, totally professional demeanor and interactions, savvy discretion at every turn, get-it- done-now-and-well actions, and (much needed by me) frequent emotional hand holding.
I could go on with my praises and expressions of gratitude…. I will conclude by saying that I know that my excitement and pleasure is very directly related to who you are personally and professionally, and how you managed each step and supported me from: the initial exploratory meeting, to the preparation of my home for sale, to the publicity, the showings, respecting my home, accommodating my professional and personal schedule and needs, to receiving and responding to offers, the delicate, direct, and respectful negotiations, timely inspections, the escrow process, closing proceedings, and the final details. So, THANK YOU for being with and for me every step of the way. Today’s economy and real estate market require more knowledge, quick thinking and action, creativity, and flexibility than ever before. I am convinced that you handle any and all kinds of transactions in the same expert, attentive, exceeds expectations, very successful manner I’ve just experienced. I look forward to our next real estate “partnership”.
Most gratefully
Hermine Baker
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February 18, 2009
To: Residents of Bel Air Knolls
Re: Pamela Taylor, Sotheby’s
During these difficult times in the SB real estate market, we just wanted to share with you our recent experience of selling our house on Crestline Drive with Pamela Taylor as our broker
Although Pam had come through for us before during a tough market (selling a somewhat difficult and unique property a month after 9/11 in just 60 days, as she had promised when we first met her), the timing of her recent sale of this house topped that in “degree of difficulty”. The week that it went on the market and the first broker’s open house was held, Fannie May, FreddieMac, and Lehman Brothers all imploded. But once again we were under agreement (complete with a lease-back option) in about 60 days!
Pam is a consummate professional, and never takes her eye off the goal of Making It Happen for her clients. We recommend her services without hesitation.
-- Bell and Linda Edgar
