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Testimonials
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I bought my first house this year, thanks to Michael. He walked with me through this complex, emotional process in a highly professional way. Communication was frequent, efficient, and also reflective. When I ultimately picked "my house" and started working toward closing, he worked closely with both my lender and the seller's broker to ensure as smooth a process as possible. After inspections, we learned about some pretty big issues with the house. He helped wrangle contractor quotes and negotiate a fair compromise with the sellers. It was tricky and at times overwhelming, yet handled it all with aplomb.
If I ever buy real estate again, I will be calling Michael.
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- Katy Houska
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“Through buying your first house can be a very daunting task Martha made it super simple! She didn’t hesitate to answer any and all questions I had immediately! I couldn’t have imagined it going any smoother.”
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- Chandler White
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Michael is *the* person to work with if you are looking to buy a home in Albuquerque. He was very responsive throughout our search and available on short notice when we found properties we wanted to view or had questions. Michael is professional and knowledgeable, but beyond that he is a genuine and kind person - and that makes a difference. The home buying process was stressful at times, but he advocated for us every step of the way and we felt so fortunate to have him in our corner. Highly, highly recommend Michael Chochol if you are in need of a reliable realtor.
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- Sarah B and David M.
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AHDOHNY HAS BEEN SO PATIENT, THOUGHTFUL, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE THROUGHOUT THIS WHOLE STRESSFUL PROCESS. I STARTED OUT KNOWING NOTHING AND NEEDING SO MUCH GUIDANCE, SO I ENDED UP WITH THE PERFECT PERSON... HE NEGOTIATED AN AMAZING DEAL FOR ME AND GAVE ME SO MANY PEP TALKS WHEN I WAS STRESSED OR UNSURE OF SOMETHING. I CANNOT RECOMMEND HIM ENOUGH.
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- BRITTANY
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I HAD SUCH A GOOD EXPERIENCE WITH AHDOHNY AND MANDISA DURING OUR FIRST TRANSACTION, THAT THEY ARE NOW MY GO-TOS FOR ALL LISTINGS AND PROPERTIES I WORK WITH AS AN INVESTOR
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- ALEX
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“I would highly recommend Martha as a real estate agent. She was highly competent in her
approach and execution throughout the entire selling process, and she went the extra mile to ensure that everything that needed to happen did. Martha’s professionalism and
responsiveness removed much of the headache in selling, especially since I was not able to be present in locale for much of the proceedings. I firmly believe that anyone looking for a quality agent to work with need look no further to sell their home.”
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- Alex Zinkan
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“House hunting is difficult, especially during times when everyone is buying. Martha was supportive and didn’t give up no matter how many houses we looked at and bid for. She worked hard to understand what I was looking for and made sure to find options that fit best. She also was always there during the purchasing process making sure the paperwork was smooth, and I was getting the help I needed.”
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- Tiffany Berntsen
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I WANTED TO THANK YOU [MANDISA] AND AHDOHNY SO MUCH FOR MAKING THE REAL ESTATE PROCESS PAINLESS AND UNEVENTFUL. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MIND FOR FUTURE REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
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- SANDY
About SRE
TRADITION & HISTORY
After working in the industry for over 30 years, being Natives to New Mexico, we opened up Simply Real Estate. We dedicate ourselves to providing the highest level of service to our clients. Whether we’re helping you find a your first home, your first condo, or a vacation home, we have the experience to take care of you, right down to the last detail.
REAL ESTATE DONE RIGHT
We take great pride in being a leader in the industry. That’s what makes us more than just another real estate agency. It means we not only have the expertise to see your real estate transaction through from start to finish, we’re here for you in the future for any needs that might arise. It’s an ongoing commitment to excellence that delivers maximum peace of mind.
BUILDING COMMUNITY
A portion of our annual earnings is invested to local non-profits to help make a difference in our community.
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