It is hard to express the level of gratitude and respect I feel for our realtor, Kelly Schneider. Our large, military family had moved frequently and had not owned our own home in years. When we met Kelly, my husband had just begun a new job in Westerly and had a very long commute from our rental home. We knew he could not maintain this pace, so there was a real time crunch in finding a home. Anyone who has bought or rented a home in Rhode Island knows its challenges, so we were both a little desperate that we would not find something in our price range in a timely fashion.
Kelly entered the scene and made it her absolute mission to put us in a home that suited our family in every possible way. From the first conversation, I was profoundly aware that, from her point of view, this was so much more than business. She made us feel like we were her family. I kept saying it was like searching for a home with my sister! I felt that her goal was to really get to know us so that she would be able to pair us with the perfect home. She never lost sight of pursuing the best fit for our family- she was upfront about every detail and completely cognizant of our limited budget. When I fell in love with a beautiful, historic but daunting house that would’ve proven to be way too much of a project, Kelly patiently pointed out elements that I was not considering and helped me to see the long-term situation with clarity. It was never about ‘selling us’ a house, but rather ‘ finding us a home.’ Without pressuring us either way, she managed to anticipate pros and cons that we may never have considered in a prospective property. When I called her with questions, she addressed every concern, never rushed us or made us feel coerced or overwhelmed.
We only managed to get the house we are in because of her diligence and persistence. Kelly spotted it early and arranged a first showing. We all realized immediately that this home was a great fit for us.
The buying process was seamless because of Kelly’s advocacy and wisdom. She left no stone unturned and did not rest until every little detail was in place, coordinating inspections, lawyers, repairs, and negotiating financial and legal details with absolute professionalism and expertise.
We have been in our home for two months now, and I am grateful every day for her role in helping us find a beautiful, warm and permanent place to put our family. I cannot overstate the gratitude I feel to Kelly for single-handedly navigating this formidable process. She is the reason that realtors exist- I cannot imagine having orchestrated this process on our own. And I’m sure that every prospective client is treated with the same respect and care that we were given, because it’s just who she is. Helping families to find a forever home is more than a profession, it’s her vocation and her commitment to this is nothing short of heroic.
Now that we are settled in our home, the only downside is that I miss seeing Kelly! I will always value her friendship and the impact she had on our lives and I cannot recommend her highly enough.