115 Middle Street New Bern, NC 28560 (252) 638-3500
Selling your home shouldn't be stressful, and buying one should be exciting! Buyers and Sellers - Let's get moving!
New Bern attracts people from all walks of life, many of whom are seeking something new. Our community is vibrant and diverse, with a quality of life that's second to none. As a 18 year resident, I'm proud to be a part of what makes New Bern a special place to call home. I appreciate the unique character and beauty of each neighborhood in the overall community. The opportunity to interact with diverse individuals from across the country, makes her job both exciting and a passion. I'm actively involved in the community as a volunteer, with a particular focus on historic preservation and supporting the arts. Having service on several local boards, I love contributing to our shared sense of community. I specialize in waterfront homes, historic properties, golf communities and rural homes and land, skillfully navigation the real estate landscape to pen doors for buyers and sellers alike - all with the guiding motto, "opening doors, one key at a time." I excel at listening to her clients' needs, taking decisive action, and utilizing all available resources, ensuring that each transaction is handled with expertise and personalization.
Befoe venturing into real estate, I had a successful career in Human REsources with the State of Califoania and AT&T, where i honed my skills in communication and management. My determination and ability to see beyond the obvious have earned me significant accolates year over not only within Coldwell Banker but in the Neuse River association as well with ranking in the top 10% of the board in production for the past 18 years.
Outside of real estate, I enjoy traveling and gardings. A proud dog lover, I adore my Austrialin Shephers who i share with my husband , Pill a retired professional My daughter Erin resides near Washington DC, further enriching my family ties while remaining passionate in my business life.
My Experience
NRRAR Board Real Estate agent since 2009 serving both Buyers and Sellers in Residential and Commercial transactions
Member of the National Association of Realtors
Global Luxury Market Broker
Graduate of the Residential Real Estate Institute
My Credentials and Memberships
2013 Sun Journal Reader's Choice Award
Global Luxury Market Broker
CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
ABR - Accredited Buyers Representative
Graduate of the Realtors Institute
Barbara Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award - 2012/2013
Coldwell Banker International Silver Society - 2010, 2012
Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society - 2011, 2013, 2018
Coldwell Banker International Presidents Circle - 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019,
Top Sales Producer for Coldwell Banker - 2015,2023
Top Sales Agent for Coldwell Banker - 2023
Awarded one of Real Trends America's Best Real Estate Professionals for 2017 and 2018,2020,2021,2022
My Community Involvement
New Bern Historic Downtown Committee Member
Colonial Capital Humane Society
Past Board Member for the New Bern Historic Preservation Council
Community volunteer for MS bike ride, Historic home tours, and the yearly community Ghost Walk,
What my clients are saying (61)
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12/17/2024 - Maureen H.
We worked with Linda while searching for a property for our relocation to New Bern, NC. From the first contact to the closing and after, Linda worked tirelessly on our behalf. She really listened to our needs and concerns. Knowing she was in our corner made what could've been a stressful undertaking easier. She went out her way to help make the most of our visit from out of town to look at homes. She was flexible and steady. Her vast experience and knowledge of the area was invaluable to us as we navigated all of the details required when purchasing a new home. We highly recommend working with Linda and would definately work with her in the future.
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12/16/2024 - Maureen H.
We worked with Linda while searching for a property for our relocation to New Bern, NC. From the first contact to the closing and after, Linda worked tirelessly on our behalf. She really listened to our needs and concerns. Knowing she was in our corner made what could've been a stressful undertaking easier. She went out her way to help make the most of our visit from out of town to look at homes. She was flexible and steady. Her vast experience and knowledge of the area was invaluable to us as we navigated all of the details required when purchasing a new home. We highly recommend working with Linda and would definately work with her in the future.
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10/19/2024 - Marty & Michael Gunhus
Linda Holland never missed a beat in getting our home on the market to sell. She had great suggestions on what buyers look at, hired a top photographer for pictures and videos, got it listed in record time and our home sold rapidly. She never lost touch with us in getting the house to closing. With buying a home she always was there to answer questions and always has the documents that we need to sign. Buying and selling a home with Linda was easy for us. We were lucky to have her as our realtor.
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10/09/2024 - Edward w Jenkins II
Linda has sold a Couple. Of properties. For us always does a good job. Eddie
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09/11/2024 - Curtis Homan
I highly recommend Linda to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Craven County. We bought our house with her and sold it with her. She got got us a $15k price reduction when we bought and identified the correct price point to sell our house quickly for almost $30k more than other realtors wanted to list it for.
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07/24/2024 - Andrew L. Tyo
It was indeed a pleasure teaming with Linda on the sale of our home. She provided timely information and support, effectively utilizing her experience, professional contacts and insight into the New Bern area. Her recommendations were very helpful and proved to be invaluable in reaching our expectations of the ultimate sale. Linda addresses all situations in a professional manner and ensures all necessary actions are taken to advance her client's requirements and desires, throughout the entire process.
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07/24/2024 - Andrew & Helga Tyo
It was indeed a pleasure teaming with Linda on the sale of our home. She provided timely information and support, effectively utilizing her experience, professional contacts and insight into the New Bern area. Her recommendations were very helpful and proved to be invaluable in reaching our expectations of the ultimate sale. Linda addresses all situations in a professional manner and ensures all necessary actions are taken to advance her client's requirements and desires, throughout the entire process.
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04/13/2024 - Paul A. Mills
She is good. Never forgets anything.
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04/08/2024 - Lindy N. Cummings
This is our second time buying and selling a home with Linda. She is extremely knowledgeable about the New Bern market and took into account all of our needs and wants for purchasing a new home. We had a difficult selling situation with lots of hurdles, but Linda expertly guided us through them, and we closed the deal in a timely and successful manner. Linda is responsive and proactive and also just a really nice person. A real pleasure to work with.
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04/01/2024 - Sara Burrington
Linda Holland was absolutely the best choice to represent us for our first home buy. Not only were we moving when we started this process, but we decided to build, instead of buy. She guided us through the process and advocated for us many times. She was always very straightforward, professional and able to communicate clearly with both parties. Very reachable, and approachable, Linda seemed to navigate the process with ease and expertise. She listened when we had questions, explained, and made sure we felt informed along the way. I would recommend Linda for anyone wanting to buy their home and especially for those who feel the need to have someone looking out for their best interests in this process, whether you are new to the home buying world, looking to purchase in a competitive market, or building your home. Five stars all the way. Thank you Linda!
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03/28/2024 - Robyn M. Shank
Linda is a straight shooter who gets things done. She is responsive and reliable; if you want a realtor who you can trust, look no further.
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03/08/2024 - Martha L. Blair
Linda is knowledgeable, responsive and helpful. Highly recommend her.
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03/07/2024 - James J. Heffel
Linda Holland is your best friend when venturing into the real estate buyers market. Knowledge of the market and keen follow up was a deciding factor with us finding the right property at the right price
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02/03/2024 - Randall A. Matvich
Linda was extremely helpful with my first time home buying experience. I felt very comfortable having her as my realtor and guiding me through the process answering ANY questions related to my purchase. Linda was very approachable whenever I needed to get in touch with her, keeping me updated even with the smallest changes. I always felt I was on the same page with her. I highly recommend her as your next realtor, you won’t be sorry. Thank you so very much Linda! Randy
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02/03/2024 - Ian Howell
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Linda. She was on top of the house purchase every step of the way. Her understanding of me and her guidance was greatly appreciated in getting the loan to closing. I would certainly recommend Linda Holland and Coldwell Banker to anyone. Linda gets 5 stars in my book. Thank you Linda.
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01/27/2024 - Caryn Resnick
Linda is very knowledgeable of the market and the area. She was extremely patient and helpful with our home search.
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12/23/2023 - Joseph A. Hix
They were great to work with easy they are a top notch reality company
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11/21/2023 - Giovanni M Monteiro
A pleasure to work with.
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11/18/2023 - Alister J. Bland
Linda goes above and beyond and we were lucky to have her on our side during our home buying process.
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11/02/2023 - Martha Simmons
Ms. Holland did a wonderful job with the sale of our townhouse in River Bend. As we lived out of town, she arranged several repairs and worked with the HOA and the rental management company on our behalf. We couldn't have asked for better representation!
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10/03/2023 - Mathew J. Thomas
We worked with Linda both buying and selling, she made both processes very easy and painless! She was great at communicating and getting everything done in a timely manner. If we ever come back to the coast we will definitely be giving Linda a call!
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09/07/2023 - Taylor S. Campbell
Wonderful easy going experience, she explains everything so well
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08/22/2023 - Manuel Rubinsztein Scharf
Outstanding follow up on every step of the process.
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06/08/2023 - Brooke S. Davis
Linda was the best real estate agent we have worked with! She was always prompt with helping us see houses quickly and provided us with the knowledge necessary to make smart decisions as first time home buyers. I appreciated that she never made us feel pressured to choose a house, she wanted to make sure we found exactly what we wanted. I wouldn’t work with anyone else after this experience because I trust that she has our best interests at heart.
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05/01/2023 - Katheryne M. Watts
Linda is always very helpful.
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04/30/2023 - Katharine Cole Hannan
I have already recommended Linda to others. She is a professional agent who knows her market as well as the rules and laws of real estate in North Carolina. She has a great personality and sense of humor which makes the experience of buying and selling almost fun! But most importantly she is incredibly efficient and experienced and can be trusted to get the job done.
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04/27/2023 - Karen A. Segal
Linda is a true professional who never disappoints us. Her knowledge is vast and very helpful. I give her 5 stars
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04/22/2023 - Jonathan M. Segal
She does an excellent job.
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04/12/2023 - Denise O. Ray
Linda is an amazing agent. She is extremely attentive, responsive, knowledgeable, communicates well, She listened to our desires and helped us find exactly what we wanted in a home. Linda made the negotiation and closing a much easier process due to her honesty, availability and organization. From day one Linda went over and above her duties as an agent and made us feel as if we were her only clients. I would highly recommend her to others.
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04/07/2023 - Walton B. Ray
Linda was an amazing realtor. She was patient with us as we looked at several properties. She has such a good knowledge of the town and all its intricacies, even telling us about properties before they hit the market. During negotiations, we get like she fought hard for us and knew just what moves to make. I could not recommend Linda any higher. We will definitely recommend her to anyone we can who is shopping in New Bern.
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02/20/2023 - Edward Koffenberger
Linda was very helpful in walking us through the many steps in both selling and buying a house at the same time. Her continuing support even after the purchase and sale is greatly appreciated.
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02/17/2023 - Maryann Koffenberger
Linda has been very well informed regarding the sale of 8012 and the purchase of 5011 Clubhouse Dr. As well as professional she has been honest and personal with us. I would recommend her, highly. rev. Mary Ann Koffenberger
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01/18/2023 - Tammy Mayo Bullock
Linda was great to work with. She went above and beyond. Thanks
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12/31/2022 - Kimberley W. Ipock
Linda was wonderful to work with and made the process easy and fun!
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12/29/2022 - Jeffrey M. Ipock
Linda Holland was great to work with She helped make the whole process very easy
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11/14/2022 - Angela K. Kandrack
Linda is good with communication and being available for appointments. She is also honest. That is hard to come by.
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11/03/2022 - Elena Zagrebina
If conducting any business, only with Linda Holland. She is getting job done, pleasure communicate during the process. Highly will recommend to all my friends.
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10/26/2022 - Angela K. Kandrack
Linda has been great. She is responsive and on time. It was easy to get ahold of her.
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09/27/2022 - Catherine C. Smith
Linda is very professional and easy to work with.
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09/25/2022 - Tammie J. Brettschneider
I would recommend Linda Holland, not necessarily Coldwell Banker, to my friends and family.
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09/09/2022 - Michael G. Forrest
Linda did a great job helping us navigate the murky waters of home buying! Her patience was greatly appreciated.
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09/09/2022 - Todd G. Frideger
We absolutely love Linda and the work she does. She is committed to helping her customer get the best value and we feel comfortable knowing that Linda ensures you will not be taken advantage of. Worth so much more than she makes! Todd & Bev Frideger
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09/01/2022 - Lucille E. Encke
We found the entire process of selling our NC property completely worry free and painless thanks to Linda Holland. She was extremely knowledgeable and competent and took the lead as we negotiate our way to a successful conclusion. Linda solved all of our issues and answered our concerns. We think she did an exceptional job and recommend her highly.
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08/02/2022 - Sheila McClelland
Linda has been very patient and such a support during the whole time she has worked with us. I appreciate her time and all her efforts. She us highly knowledgeable and was great to work with.
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06/03/2022 - Michael J. Reynolds
Linda was great! She is very responsive and worked around our schedule. She made my wife and I feel like we were her only client. Throughout the process we weren’t sure exactly where we wanted to live. She showed us multiple different locations and gave us many different options. I would recommend her to anyone and appreciate all the time she has spent working with us.
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06/02/2022 - Ana C. Salcie
Linda went above and beyond through out my entire home purchase experience and truly cares about her clients. Her years of experience and knowledge is an amazing asset for her clients.
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05/24/2022 - Quincy Foley
I'm really sorry I'm not a person to do reviews because I would've recommended Linda the first time around in 2020. Linda Holland is hands down the best real estate agent I have ever known. Let me start with the fact that my parents owned a property management, investment, and real estate company for over twenty years, so I've known a few. I first met Linda in 2017 when my mother was retiring to New Bern. It was the summer before her move, and Linda drove Mother around town for several hours. She was incredibly pleasant and knowledgeable about the area even though she knew Mother wasn't buying for a year. Fast forward to 2019. My house had flooded in Florence, and I was getting ready to sell. After the flood, I spent 18 months having the house repaired. That whole time Linda gave me advice and recommended contractors. Finally, we put the house on the market in 2020, and Linda sold it in one month! I've been commuting between New Bern and Georgia for a few years now because I love my job. My mother and I decided to relocate back to New Bern, so we immediately contacted Linda. She got Mother into a house in less than a month (remember how hellacious the current market is). Linda and I started looking in January, and I am now happily in the house I didn't know I wanted so much. Linda is what I call a Lady Pit Bull. I mean this in the VERY best way. She is very proactive in finding out what it is a client wants. She is smart as a whip. She is extremely knowledgeable about our area and the market. She knows the other people in the industry. She can recommend contractors and even lenders and insurance, when asked. Linda also knows exactly what to ask for in negotiation. The best part about Linda is that when you walk into a house with her, she points out everything that needs work or could be a problem. She was also good about asking whether I really wanted something or I was simply being desperate. If you choose Linda, you are getting a top quality professional. I highly recommend her services!
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05/24/2022 - Quincy Foley
I'm really sorry I'm not a person to do reviews because I would've recommended Linda the first time around in 2020. Linda Holland is hands down the best real estate agent I have ever known. Let me start with the fact that my parents owned a property management, investment, and real estate company for over twenty years, so I've known a few. I first met Linda in 2017 when my mother was retiring to New Bern. It was the summer before her move, and Linda drove Mother around town for several hours. She was incredibly pleasant and knowledgeable about the area even though she knew Mother wasn't buying for a year. Fast forward to 2019. My house had flooded in Florence, and I was getting ready to sell. After the flood, I spent 18 months having the house repaired. That whole time Linda gave me advice and recommended contractors. Finally, we put the house on the market in 2020, and Linda sold it in one month! I've been commuting between New Bern and Georgia for a few years now because I love my job. My mother and I decided to relocate back to New Bern, so we immediately contacted Linda. She got Mother into a house in less than a month (remember how hellacious the current market is). Linda and I started looking in January, and I am now happily in the house I didn't know I wanted so much. Linda is what I call a Lady Pit Bull. I mean this in the VERY best way. She is very proactive in finding out what it is a client wants. She is smart as a whip. She is extremely knowledgeable about our area and the market. She knows the other people in the industry. She can recommend contractors and even lenders and insurance, when asked. Linda also knows exactly what to ask for in negotiation. The best part about Linda is that when you walk into a house with her, she points out everything that needs work or could be a problem. She was also good about asking whether I really wanted something or I was simply being desperate. If you choose Linda, you are getting a top quality professional. I highly recommend her services!
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05/19/2022 - Brien E. Bauguess
Linda is very knowledgeable of the market conditions in and around the Craven County area. All of her communications were professional, to the point and personal. Linda was very patient in dealing with my buyer, so much so, that it became a running inside joke when changes occurred from the buyers end. Linda thank you for your assistance and guidance in selling my waterfront property. I look forward to working with you again in the future.
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05/10/2022 - Katheryne M. Watts
Linda was easy to work with and very responsive to questions.
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05/02/2022 - Dina R. Foley
We have worked with Linda Holland on many occasions and she has exceeded our expectations in every case. She's a hard-working, no-nonsense representative and we're better off for having her as our advocate.
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04/27/2022 - Linda J. Withers
Linda Holland was knowledgeable, and personable. She was always willing to show us several homes until we found the perfect place. Li da then made sure all steps were taken to insure that our closing was accurate and on time.
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04/26/2022 - Mary Nelson
Very courteous, friendly, helpful over and above the line of duty helping me to sell my property. I would highly recommend to any of my family and friends
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05/09/2019 - Steve and Kim Murray
"I could write many comments about Linda Holland she was outstanding throughout the entire home purchase process. We did not have an actual Realtor because we could not seem to find one that could or would consistently want to help us find our vacation home. Linda was the first to really listen to us, find out exactly what kind of house we were looking for and where, and anytime a home came on the market that matched our criteria, made sure we knew about it immediately. Linda always made the time even when it was far from her base area. From the work she did prior to the exploratory trip, great communication during the search, timely on-going communication, and then most importantly through the inspection and closing process she made certain we were taken care of. We will never use another realtor and neither should you. Her greatest attribute, "she listens" and then ask thought provoking questions which insure you get what you really want. She is great at her job and wants her clients to be treated well by everyone!!!"
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04/29/2019 - John Rice
Mary Jane and I enjoyed our experiences working with Linda in purchasing two properties and selling one property in New Bern. We were most pleased with our working relationship with her and look forward to future transactions. She guided us well. Her knowledge of the area and ability to transact the business of buying and selling real estate led to successful conclusions.
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04/22/2019 - Dr. John Long
We have bought and sold multiple properties in New Bern with Linda Holland. Linda is everything you want in a real estate agent. She works her tail off for you, has a deep network of clients who will want to see your property and she gives good advice. She advised us to have our home staged and it was staged so well it sold in 12 days at a time other homes sat on the market for months or years. She will make sure your property is professionally photographed and positioned prominently on every internet site. When it comes to negotiation Linda shines. She isn't pushy or argumentative but has a gift for explaining the market and bringing buyers and sellers together. Linda is simply the best agent and you will love working with her.
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04/11/2019 - Dr. Silvio Ceccarelli
I worked with Linda Holland who made selling my parents home easy! Nothing was a problem. Everything can be taken care of . Very calm and knowledgeable. I received a great price . What else can you ask for ! Thanks again Linda
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03/20/2019 - Dena Digoloromo
Linda is an amazing realtor. I watched her work her magic recently when she sold my house against all odds.... (A laundry list of home inspection checkpoints). We needed a licensed General contractor, licensed electrician, licensed plumber, Window guy, HVAC, roofer, which was virtually impossible to get 6 months after a major hurricane and worked closely together to complete the work in 3 weeks and close on time!!! She also has 4 other listings with home inspection issues and solved any and all problems effortlessly (while I was stressing out). Thank you linda for all your hard work!! You are the bomb!!
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02/23/2019 - Krent and Rachel Aberle
We trust linda so much that we actually bought a house before we even walked through it because the video and the descriptions she shared were so thorough. Linda was wonderful with her follow through. Any questions we had about ta property (and at times there were many) she was sure they were addressed and all parties were informed. As we've worked with Linda on 3 separate home transactions, you can imagine that we ran into an obstacle or two. She took care of our concerns and brought light to how to best resolve each situation. You could really tell she was on "our side" at every step and looked out for what would be best for us. She used her vast real estate experience throughout the process and has a knack for values and what is important when buying a home along with her aesthetic smarts. We would hightly recommend Linda when buying or selling hands down. She is one of the most smart, personable and honest professional we've ever worked with. She is amazing at what she does and she really cares greatly about her clients.
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01/09/2019 - Eddie and Wendy Riggs
Recently my husband and I embarked on an adventure after living in the home that we purchased as a young couple for 25 years. We decided to sell and relocate to a family farm.
When it came to selecting a realtor, I knew right away that Linda Holland was the right choice. I had seen her work her wonders with a neighbor and with my friend’s son as he made his first home purchase.
Twenty-five years is a long time since our involvement in real estate. Linda walked us through the process every step of the way. When we first met, I told her our needs. I was selling my home and under a tight timeline to make the purchase on our new home. Linda put her skill to work and we were very delighted to have a terrific offer within the timeframe that we needed.
Linda is very knowledgeable about what buyers want. She made excellent suggestions that really helped to seal the deal.
Throughout the experience, communication was frequent and timely. I was pleased with the number of showings and the exposure of our property.
If you are looking for a real estate expert, I highly recommend Linda Holland. She helped to make our dreams come true and she can do the same for you!
