Client Comments
We've met some pretty amazing people over the years, and here are a few comments that some of them have shared. |
From Anne Marie & Tim McElroy:
From the first moment that I read the historicphoenix website, I knew that I had come to the right place. Having had historic, quirky homes in WA and CA, I wasn’t sure what Phoenix had to offer.
The descriptions of the various neighborhoods in the historic district, the detail in the listings and the pride of living in these neighborhoods flowed right through the website. Don Mertes truly loves the history of the place and it shows.
When it came time to move here, Don found amazing properties for us. He quickly understood what we liked and didn’t like, even though we were all over the map in ages of homes (1920 to 2009), design (Craftsmen, mid-century modern, new) as well as in the areas we were considering.
Don not only knows the historic districts. He found cool places all over the Valley and checked them out for us since we were in Oakland. I trusted him so much, in fact, that I relied on his opinion when my husband felt he had found the perfect place, though I wasn’t with him. If Don said it would work for us, well then, it will work for us. And it did!
Don Mertes is professional, knowledgable and so upbeat. He truly wants his clients to be happy in their new homes. And we are!
From Sally & Mike McCarty:
Don is not just a realtor. He is a tour guide, a human internet if I may. He is honest, trustworthy and will not sell you a home he doesn’t feel would be a good fit for your lifestyle.
He also tells you upfront which homes he finds desirable for the listed price.
He is so knowledgeable about Phoenix and the vegetation (which I didn’t think existed until Don broadened my horizons.)
He knows everyone in the central area it seemed.
We bought the greatest home thanks to Don; we are truly satisfied.
Don is a keeper indeed.
Refer him to your friends….:)
From Susan Robey & Mike Sochacki:
Don has become so much more than my Realtor. I cannot put into words what his expertise, grace, judgement, and enthusiasm means to me and my family. We are and have been DOWNTOWNERS for 6+ years. Don opened our eyes to so many more properties than we ever imagined.
Don helped us find “THE PERFECT HOME” …..and he stuck with us for over 15 months!! You will be impressed with his knowledge of historic homes…his flawless taste and “good eye” for detail…..his honesty buttered with tact and graciousness.
Did I mention how much FUN he made the house hunting??? His enthusiasm is infectious and honestly….he knows what he is talking about (more crudely put…”he knows his s***t!). You will be in good hands AND you will learn SOOOO much along the way.
Happy house hunting and selling!!! Don will take good care of you!
From Sara & John Keech:
Want a house in Roosevelt, Coronado, Encanto-Palmcroft, Willo, Story FQ, or any of the other historic Phoenix neighborhoods? Of course you do.
You don’t want a cookie-cutter house with moody neighbors who avoid you at every turn. You don’t want a disconnect with your community. You don’t want to have to drive a zillion miles just to find something, anything, independently-owned. You want an old, quirky house on a tree-lined street with lots of character, both human and architectural.
Who to call? Don Mertes! Dear God, he was a miracle to us. He gleefully showed us many properties, and helped us find our dream house, even though it’s covered up in 50 years of Old Lady Madness. He is really knowledgeable of all of the “historic” areas in Phoenix, and can tell you point-blank if a house has good bones or bad mojo. He also knows where to get the best martinis, tacos, grilled whole chicken, doorknobs, and shop vacs.
Punctual, funny, and passionate, I can’t imagine a better real estate agent, or new friend, than Don Mertes!
Check out the Don’s Picks of the hottest properties, and his website also has tons of resources for buyers and sellers alike.
Don helped me fall in love with Phoenix. Let him help you find your true romance, too.
From Todd Pearsall
My experience with Don & Maureen was incredible. They are efficient and worthy of their word. They're both a bundle of energy and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them.
From Justin & Nicole
When my wife and I were looking for a home in Central Phoenix, Don & Maureen were not only very receptive, but more importantly, they were extremely patient
with us. We consider ourselves very picky and knew we didn't want the typical Phoenix tract home. Don & Maureen tirelessly showed us house after house, until we found exactly what we wanted. With their guidance, we found a great Historical home at an affordable price.
From Maureen Walters
"I called Don & Maureen and they found my dream home"
From Steven Richard
I would just like to say that my experience with Don & Maureen was terrific! Before meeting them, I had worked with two other Realtors, and I was very disappointed by their lack of attention to my needs and concerns. When I meet Don & Maureen, however, that all changed! I was extremely impressed with their knowledge and experience in the Real Estate business, and complete honesty about neighborhoods and market values were a Godsend! Thanks to their hard work and negotiation skills, I was able to purchase a lovely Historical home that I had previously thought was out of my price range. When making the enormous decision to buy a home, it certainly pays to use a Real Estate professional that you can rely on to always be looking out for your needs. Thanks Don & Maureen, you did an awesome job!
From Binnie Williams
The year 2000 was big for me, mostly because I bought my first home, a
sweet, Historic Cottage. Don (and Maureen, too) was wonderful in the process, patiently showing me many potential homes and talked me through my fears. Don's years of experience has given him an intrinsic feel for his clients and their needs, not to mention the wonderful people working with him who helped with the whole exciting (yet harrowing) process. I love my home and my neighborhood and am proud to say Don & Maureen have become some of my best friends in the process
From Douglas Thoene
Get ready to house hunt with someone who is as passionate as you about living in a historic home. Don specializes in selling historic homes and
is a resident of the Coronado District. He lives and breathes the architecture, design, landscape, history and has the vision for the remodeling possibilities of each home he shows. And, with his background in gardening and design, his ideas and list of referrals for out sourcing work are ones you can trust.
From Andrea Munzer
My husband Chris and I had searched for a house for months on end without finding what we were looking for. Many various realtors had taken us around and never seemed to understand what we wanted. One day we met Don and within 3 days we found the house we ended up buying-- we love it and our neighborhood. Since that time we have recommended Don to all of our friends who have been looking for homes and they have all had equal success...
From John and Linda Gage
Don is the BEST! We put our Historic house up for sale with him and he sold it to a couple who had a larger historic house and they wanted our house if he could get their house sold. He sold their house the first day !!! Therefore, we both had our houses sold right away. Don was Great. We liked him the minute we met him.
From Heather Jenkins
Looking for an all-in-one agent? He's the
Renaissance Man: Don Mertes, helped me get the home I wanted. He was the agent, interior consultant, moving expert & most of all a FRIEND. He made my first experience absolutely incredible. Don "THE RENAISSANCE MAN" there's no one else I trust the most for buying & selling a home.
From Bill King
Don Mertes brought me into this magnificent neighborhood on a cold night in January 2000. He had been trying to get me here for a long while. And, once I found this treasure we call Palmcroft, I wished that I had come here long ago. If it had not been for Don and his wonderful team, I would never have known the joy that comes from truly being "home."
Living is Palmcroft is like living a dream that finally came true. The trees, the lawns, the grand old homes and the wonderful sense of neighborhood have all made a great difference in my life. I am grateful to Don for his intuition, for his persistence and for all the help he gave me once I moved here. Without him, I would not be living my dream.
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