Buying or selling a home can be a very stressful experience, but not
when you have Ed MacLaughlin representing you! I'm so thankful I was
introduced to him by friends. He is extremely professional,
knowledgable, customer service oriented and a great negotiator! I felt
like I was his only client when I've worked with him, but I know that
isn't the case.
He has an extensive network and seems to be "in
the know" of everything in the market and was able to advise me of
properties he thought might be coming to market that I could preview if
interested.
You hire a realtor to guide you through a crazy, stressful experience. They should be an expert, detailed and aligned with your needs. Ed was exactly that.
I was getting married in six months and wanted to explore selling my condo. My thoughts were that I would need to get my popcorn ceilings scraped, install hardwood and make other improvements. Of course, the dollar signs scared me.
Ed came in to do a survey and informed me that I should immediately put my home on the market as-is. He was educated enough on the local market to know that there was a surplus of buyers and limited inventory. Aside from "de-cluttering," I was able to go straight to market. And.... my place had multiple offers within the first weekend on market! Thanks to Ed, my condo was put on market at the right price, at the right time. In fact, I got more than list for it.
Ed is friendly, professional, experienced and diligent. Thank you Ed. I highly recommend Ed to anyone. It's no wonder he keeps winning "The Best of the South Bay" awards.
I thought that the process of buying a home was going to be difficult and stressful, but having Ed removed a lot of that pressure. Ed is very easy to talk to and super easy to reach. Ed is a professional and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a house.
Being a hands on kind of guy, Ed gave me some space in the beginning to figure out which houses I wanted to see, but then was aggressive in getting out there to see them with me. After I found the house I wanted and we made an offer, there was some heated negotiation with the seller over the price at the eleventh hour. Ed was my intermediary the whole time and helped me feel comfortable. I would definitely go with Ed again if I'm ever in the market in the South Bay.
Alfred W.
We want to post this to let you know how pleased we were with our first home-buying experience with Ed MacLaughlin.
We started the whole home-buying process without a lot of knowledge, but Ed walked us through putting together a portfolio, how to read and make an offer, and how to persevere in a competitive market. The manner in which Ed presented us complex information was made easier by his relaxed, but professional approach. He gave us ample time to ponder offers, but also helped us to understand the need for being prompt.
We made several offers prior to closing with our current house, and each offer we made was the right price for us, even if our offer wasn't accepted. By the time we made an offer on our current home, we knew it was right for us. The home we are in now is PERFECT, and we are so pleased with the outcome.
Ed spent late nights and busy weekends helping us, and we couldn't have done it without him. We would highly recommend him to anyone who is in the housing market, especially in the South Bay region.
Yolande M.
Ed worked with me when I purchased my condo and I thought he did a great job. This was my first purchase and he made me feel comfortable walking me through the process to both help me understand what to expect as well as how to proceed.
I purchased a short sale and I felt he did a great job on my behalf and I am very happy with outcome. I would definitely recommend him as your realtor.
Gary V.
Ed is a professional realtor, give him what you want and he will show you what you like. He is updating me for any new and that's fantastic.
Thank you Ed.
Ahmed B.
Ed is always friendly, honest, and reliable. It's clear from working with him that he is very familiar and experienced with buying and selling property in the South Bay. Without a doubt, Ed can help you find what you're looking for and help you get what need!
Sumner B.
Ed MacLaughlin is a loyal and trustworthy human being, regardless of sales, profits, and wealth. Very admirable trait in this area of town !
D.H.Q.
Ed offered us listings for over 5 years: patiently showed us numerous properties, and answered many questions; before we found a home in Manhattan Beach. He represented us well in the buying process. We wouldn't have been able to buy this home without his invaluable help.
I highly recommend him as a Realtor!
John M.
Ed walked me through the rocky terrain of home buying in an up market. When it came time to sell my home in a down market, his expertise and knowledge in South Bay Real Estate softened the blow of reality. We had an open house and accepted a gracious offer that day. The transaction was smooth and pain free because of Ed. Thank you again.
Marianne O.
Ed is by far the most considerate, conscientious, and extraordinary realtor that I have ever interacted with in the market. He is a true professional who stands behind his word and follows through on all that he promises. He is mindful with your time and he puts 110% into everything he does. If you need an amazing realtor, business mind or a good friend Ed is your man. He remembers the little things and he makes an impact without being pushy or presumptive. He is the only person I will ever use to buy or sell my home.
Ed is the best! He takes the time to listen to what you are really looking for in a house and searches diligently for it. He is not pushy and is willing to take the time with you to make sure you are getting the right place for you!
Carol B.
Dear Ed,
I just wanted to thank you so much for all your help with my recent real estate transactions. As everyone knows, buying and selling a home can be very stressful, and you made it as smooth as possible.
I specifically wanted to thank you for the pre-screening you did of potential homes.I gave you a list of very specific, very discriminating needs for my new home. I was very impressed by your ability to sort through all the homes on the market and only show me ones that met my criteria. And I was amazed that you were actually able to find so many that fit.
Of course, it goes without saying that the home I ended up purchasing is absolutely perfect! Although I only moved in two months ago, I can't imagine living anywhere else.The location and amenities are ideal, and I know I will be happy there for a long, long time.
I also wanted to acknowledge how well the sale of my old house went. The facts that I was able to sell after only being on the market for 12 hours and for so much more over asking price are testaments to your abilities as a real estate agent.
I also appreciate all your efforts in the inspection/request for repair process. Your knowledge and expertise helped that along considerably.
Now that I´m getting settled in at the new house, I hope you´ll come by to see the changes I´m making. Like I said above, I plan on staying in this house for a while so I´m sorry to say I won´t be doing business with you again soon. I will recommend you to all my friends though.
Take care,
N.M.
I spoke to Ed regarding a referral for an agent out of the area. In addition to reviewing how his referral process works, Ed also offered welcome advice on how to best go about selling a property out of the area.
Ed and his office contacted and screened candidates promptly after our discussion. They sent me qualified agents with the professional questionnaire information completed from each interview. Because of Ed's efforts, I knew that each one of the referrals was better than merely asking friends in the area where I needed an agent.
I highly recommend Ed MacLaughlin and his team when anyone needs either a local or even an out-of-area agent. The expertise and business practices he utilizes instills confidence in each client.
Sincerely,
Julia A.
Dear Ed,
Thank you so much! You made buying our first home a pleasurable, easy and painless experience. Your professionalism and knowledge of the real estate market gave us a feeling of comfort throughout the entire home buying process.
I know we had many questions throughout the entire process, and you delivered results beyond our expectations.I have already recommended you to many of our friends and will definitely be calling you with our future real estate needs.
We truly appreciate everything you have done for us and without your hard work and long behind-the-scenes hours we couldn´t have it done it without you!
Thank you,
Jason & Sanam F.
Buying a home is a tremendous undertaking. The emotion from just the change itself is enough to rattle anybody. The anxiety of choosing a home...the right home..., managing my career, filling out truckloads of paper work, shutting off, turning on, cleaning, moving, and still having time for my friends and family... ...HELP!
I could not have expected more sincere, honest, dedicated help than I received from Ed MacLaughlin. My best interest became Ed's. My worries became Ed's. My tasks became Ed's. My demanding, sporatic schedule was always happily accomodated by Ed's.
In a nutshell, my comfort was Ed's underlying principle, always. It was incredibly obvious, and very important to me.
As a first-time home buyer, and now happy home-owner, I am grateful to have had that kind of help and strongly recommend his services to anyone in need.
Sincerely,
I would just like to take a moment to tell you about the very enjoyable experience I had while purchasing my new home.
I had the pleasure of working with Ed MacLaughlin whose manner and knowledge I found very comforting.Mr. MacLaughlin's professionalism gave me the confidence I needed to decide in which property to invest.
This was a major endeavor for me, and I consider myself very fortunate in being able to purchase a home in my price range and in my desired area.
I am very grateful to Mr. MacLaughlin for assisting me in accomplishing this.
Rest assured that I will refer your agency and Mr. MacLaughlin when ever possible.
Sincerely,
Priscilla H.
Dear Ed:
Our family and myself again would like to extend our gratitude for placing us in a home that we are proud to own and functions well for our needs. I know it was a trying endeavor for all parties to achieve satisfaction.
There was many a time when we wanted to throw in the towel, especially in a highly desired area with very low inventory. Your patience and perseverance met our needs well.
Thanks to you we did not miss the opportunity to be in a nice quiet neighborhood.
Closing was not the nightmare we experienced with our last purchase where the realtor basically abandoned us upon signing documents.
The location, within a very short walking distance to schools, has taken a huge burden off Merian. We no longer have to worry about the children in heavy traffic on the street at our prior residence.
Even though our acquaintance was happenstance, I believe in personal references. I can honestly say that I can recommend your service to others without reservation.
Thank you and the best of luck in your career.
Sincerely,
Randy, Merian, Jackie, Justin and Jillian D.
Dear Ed,
Thank you for all your help with the recent purchase of our second home in Hermosa Beach and for your diligence in following up on so many details for us.
Because we were out of the country for much of the time between making the offer and the closing, we had to depend on you and Eileen Guldstrand to move things along in our absence.
We know that the seller side of the transaction was difficult, as well, because the sellers had moved to Canada, and we were dealing with a relocation company.
Through it all, you were patient and professional, and we never doubted that you would make it happen.
We also appreciate that since the closing you followed up closely on the details of the remaining repair items. Your follow-through on our behalf has been exceptional. We really appreciate that you definitely did not walk away after the deal was done.
In short, this was a good experience, largely due to your efforts.
Sincerely,
The absolute best is he's a great communicator. Every moment of the day he answered. He responded to text, emails, phone calls without hesitation. This is crucial in this tough market. Houses are sparse with 10+ offers on each place, and you have to be fast. I was preferring a woman, but she didn't respond as fast as Ed, and because of that, I went with Ed.
I would recommend Ed to any of my friends if they need an agent.
I have known Ed MacLaughlin for over 15 years. We met through mutual friends and colleagues and he has been a great friend as well as a wonderful resource for me. Not only is he well versed in his excellence and knowledge in his field of real estate, but he goes above and beyond the regular steps to get things done in a timely, professional, extraordinary manner. I recently relocated my office space, and Ed was willing to spend time to make sure the contracts were in place for me. Ed primarily focuses on residential real estate, he also is quite knowledgable in commercial real estate as well. Ed's team and office staff that he works with is courteous, punctual, and will do what the client needs to feel at home and completely at ease with any questions they may have.
Ed is also a master at networking and has lead BNI groups which I have partaken in and enjoyed seeing his powerful leadership abilities. He has time and time again referred me in my business to families with children for piano lessons. His high work ethic shines in his ability to help so many people with their real estate needs and networking needs alike. No wonder he is simply " THE BEST " again winning the honor of BEST OF THE BEACH nominations across the South Bay.
If you would like to speak with my clients personally, please contact me for a list of their names and numbers.
Sincerely,
Shorewood Realtors
(310) 567-2385
ed@edmachomes.com