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Worldview:
We all have one. It's the set of lenses with which we choose to view life. In a nutshell we can zero in on our worldview by asking ourselves the following questions. How did the world and ourselves come to exist and for what purpose? What happens when we die? Who is God? (One who serves us, or one whom we serve?) What do we base our answers to these questions on? Want to hear more? WUBC Choose the message on 8/6/06 by Dave Brown.
Greatness:
What represents greatness? Who do you think of when you think of a great person? What qualities do they have? Do they rule over people or serve people? Who's definition of greatness matters?
Jesus said in Matthew 20:26b-27 "Anyone among you who aspires to greatness must serve the rest, and whoever wants to rank first among you must serve the needs of all." This certainly isn't meant to imply that a person in a high position of leadership cannot be great. In fact, all have an equal opportunity to be great, but what defines them as such? Those of genuine greatness are the hands of God, the arms of Jesus, the wings of angels, lifting hurting hearts, soothing the wounded souls, shining the light of God's love and singing a song of hope. If we believe, let's get our hands in the dirt and let Him do great things through us. Be doers of the Word, and not just hearers who deceive ourselves. It is a beautiful thing when God's people are obedient to His Word. IMHO, to think ourselves great is to equate ourselves with God, the only Great one. We can however, with a servant's heart, allow Him to do great things through us.
(Credit to WUBC Assoc. Pastor Roger Patterson's message on Greatness. ) Listen to him online at WUBC
Obedience:
The law itself cannot forgive. It cannot cleanse the heart or keep it clean. The law makes us conscious of our transgressions. By viewing the law and comparing our lives, we understand the need for a pardon. Only the giver of the law can pardon our transgression. Read Isaiah 53 a foretelling of the great pardon. In receiving the great pardon, we can be released from the bondage of unrighteousness and in turn seek His righteousness with humility and love through sanctification, knowing that all good things come from God.
Sanctification:
This is the work of the Holy Spirit, in the believer, to make us aware of our sin and to draw us nearer to God and to give us the desire to conform to Him. But even as we (the believer) draw closer and conform more, we are still being made aware of how much is left to do in us, through the process of sanctification. It is important as believers, not to cling to sin under the grace of forgiveness. What is our attitude toward our own sin? Can we easily yield to that (our sin) which caused our Lord such great suffering? Does the believer have a handful of free tickets to sin because we are operating under grace? No. I believe our challenge, as believers, is to see what the Word says about (sin and the believer) and operate under that truth. Reading Ezek 18:24-28, Isa 59:2-3, James 4:8-10, Hebrews 10:26-29, Romans 6:16, 1Cor 10:13, 1John 2:4, 5:4, 5:18, 2Cor13:5, Gal 4:9, 1Peter 1:15-6, Rom 6:14, 16, 17, 18 & 22 etc.. will help us understand God's position on the believer and sin. Now, having said that, it is very important to understand that as believers, we live out the law by faith, because it is written on our hearts. The distinction would perhaps best be made by saying that (though we are still under the law - Matthew 5:17-20) our faith is in the One who came to fulfill it, that He may live in us and through us, that we may see Sin as He sees it, and focus on loving Him, heeding His words and conforming to Him. In prophesy of the new covenant... "I will give them a new heart and put a new spirit within them. I will remove their hearts of stone and give them tender hearts of love for God, so that they can obey my laws." Ez 11:19-20a. Where does that leave us? I believe it leaves believers in the process of sanctification, which is, allowing Him to examine us and purify us, through submission to Him.
Happy New Year!
2007 is here. It's a good time to evaluate what we thought about 2006 and where we want to go from here. I'm choosing to view the future with optimism and not live in a spirit of fear. America has developed quite a reputation in our very recent history, but I submit that America has a bigger issue than whether or not we were right to invade Iraq, where our troops should be now and who's for and against us. There's no mistaking these are huge debatable issues, but I think an equally or more important issue is the deteriorating moral fabric of our nation and the consequences thereof. I cannot drive down the freeway with my children without cringing from what little eyes are seeing on billboards and graffiti. Much of the movies, television, music, media and the internet is shamefully appalling. Playing outside isn't even 100% safe. It's time not only to evaluate the big external issues but the big internal issues in our homes and in our nation. What choices are we making and what are we exposing our children and ourselves to? When I often consider the possibility that God has taken His protective hand off our nation, I am reminded of 2 Chronicles 7:14 which says: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Isn't it time for our land to be healed? Perhaps in 2007 we can evaluate what part we can play in the hope of the future. God spelled it out, but we as a nation and as individuals have to turn back to Him.
Some interesting facts about America:
Columbus wrote in his diary that it was the Holy Spirit moving in his heart, according to the prophesies of the Old Testament, to take the gospel to the new world. His name means Christ Bearer. Contrary to some believing that Christians are aliens who have come here to intrude ourselves into this secular culture, the Pilgrims actually came here as a church relocation project. There was a small Separatist Church in a little town in England that was being persecuted by the authorities. They decided to leave the country so they could worship the bible in peace, first moving to Holland where religious liberty was allowed, and then onto the New World because the culture of the youth in Holland was negatively affecting their children. America was the new home for their church. When the colonies got together later, they together said they all came for the same reason, for the building up of the Kingdom of our Lord and for the ability to worship freely... Freedom of religion, not freedom from religion was the purpose. The Pilgrims built this country upon the teachings found in the scripture.
Thomas Jefferson, who we are routinely told is the author of "Separation of Church and State" was the head of public education in Wash D.C. while he was the president. He actually insisted on 2 books being taught in the public schools, the Bible and Watt's Hymnal. The ACLU talks about separation of church and state, which is not found in the constitution of the United States, though it was found in the constitution of the Soviet Union. It in fact was originally stated in a letter from Jefferson to the Danbury Baptists, that they needn't fear the Govt interfering in their religious activities because the Govt had established a plan to keep the Fed Govt from interfering in the church. Though the ACLU would say the idea of a public institution being used for prayer is unconstitutional. Thomas Jefferson attended the largest congregation of Christians in America, every Sunday for 7 years, which met in the House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress.
Salt is meant to keep the body from utter destruction and decay. A problem in America is getting the salt out of the salt shaker. Many don't want to get involved because life is comfortable in the salt shaker. When we retreat and leave the playing field to others, hoping the unpleasantness will just go away, it doesn't. We also live in a time where America cannot decide what is evil and what is good. The Bible says "Woe to them that call good; evil and evil; good".
Credit to Dr. James Kennedy's sermon entitled "Why Reclaiming America?" TruthsThatTransform
What is Martyrdom? Education = Wealth?
I was listening to a "CNN Presents" program recently with several guests including Rick Warren. Many of Rick's comments were very compelling, some of which I will share here. Comments paraphrased.
*Of Martyrdom he said "It is not- I blow myself up to kill you. That's just pure murder. Martyrdom is when I lose my life to defend my faith."
*Of Money he said "We are a selfish people, wanting what we what, when we want it, and we want it now, and will use many things to get it, business, education, religion, politics, etc... But our worth is not in the abundance of things we posess. Your value has nothing to do with your valuables and your net- worth and self- worth are not the same thing. Jesus said don't store up for yourselves treasures on earth. Money is to be used and not loved. It is a tool. If we love money, we use people to acquire it. Instead, love people and use money to do it."
All true, and when he mentioned using education for selfish reasons I thought about how we tell our children in response to them saying they want to be wealthy when they grow up, to study hard and make good grades and get a good education so they can "have", when we should be saying to them, get a good education so you can make a difference in the world or "give".
Analogy of a vine
What is a branch without it's living vine? Let's look at a couple of examples of branches. Perhaps walking along the path after a windy season, we see a branch from an apple tree lying on the ground, leaves dead, wood brittle. We can make some assumptions about that branch: It is not alive, not fruitful, not attached to life, not partaking of the living waters. It is lifeless, dead and ineffective at producing fruit. On that same journey we may also see, as we walk past a house, a faux rose bush in a pot on the porch. What assumptions could be made about that faux plant? It looks beautiful on the outside and has been carefully crafted to have the appearance of an authentic rose bush. It is never watered, because it is a rose bush in appearance only, but at it's core isn't alive, nor does it bear authentic fruit. Though it looks alive, it is dead. On that same journey, you may pass a strawberry vine along a fence, alive and fruitful. What would you wonder? Perhaps where it is planted. Perhaps how it is tended and what it is fed to bear such lovely fruit. Perhaps you might wonder who will partake of the fruit and you might be tempted to partake yourself. You know that without the vine, the branch can do nothing and that the branch bears fruit not for itself at all but rather for others to partake of, lest it fall off in waste. The branch feeds off the vine daily and is fed and bears fruit. The Lord says "Abide in Me. I am the vine, ye are the branches."
Credit to WUBC "IT" 4/29/07 and John Chapter 15.
Testimonials
Kathy, thank you for making our house purchase so smooth and for always going the extra mile. I can't express how appreciative I am. You are simply phenomenal at what you do.
You are truly gifted at providing a pleasant and smooth experience for your clients. In every way you went beyond the call of duty. It was such a treat to work with someone so bright, competent, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. You should be teaching a class on how to excel at being a real estate agent! You are so professional in every way and I feel like you are a friend. I will refer you to anyone and everyone who I know is buying or selling a house. If I use a real estate agent when I move from the house you just helped me purchase, I wouldn't think of using anyone but you. Your attention to the process from the very start to the very end was incredible. I would especially suggest you to anyone who is relocating to Houston.
I appreciate that you were able to make intelligent decisions about when it was important for me to come to Houston and when I shouldn't (even when I saw a house I loved on the internet). Thank you for taking so many pictures for me and sending the link to my e-mail. That saved me so many trips to Houston. You not only helped me find a great house, but you helped me determine the right spot in Houston to buy. Even with all the extra help you gave me, I never felt like you minded. The way you handled the builders was extraordinary. You made sure they did exactly what they said they would do.
I didn't know Houston, but I felt very secure in the process because you had all angles covered and it was evident that you knew exactly what you were doing.
- Dr. Forrest MD and Monica JD, MBA G. (Buyers)
Kathy, I can't even begin to express my appreciation to you for your integrity, sincerity, and all of your hard work and promptness. You really were so great! Thank you so much for everything... Your service was outstanding, especially your follow through and constant contact on all matters.
I have bought and sold over six houses in the past 15 years and I must say this is the most exceptional service from any Realtor, I have ever received.
- Nancy R. (Buyer)
Kathy was awesome! She walked us through the house selling process keeping us well informed of everything that was happening or that would happen in the future. She was always prepared for the next step and took care of everything from coordinating repairs to working with the lender and title company. She recommended several options to entice buyers to look at our home. She also gave us sound advice when deciding whether to make repairs prior to placing our home on the market.
On the day our home listed, she had signs, flyers, the HAR listing, attractive photos, and the Talking House available for buyers. Her description of our home captured the qualities we had loved and enjoyed for so many years.
In negotiations, Kathy always acted in our best interest. She knew what she was talking about and advised accordingly. We have never had such a pleasant experience with a Realtor. Kathy always went the extra mile! Should we have further real estate needs, Kathy will be the first person we call. We are so glad Kathy was our Realtor.
- John & Debbie L. (Sellers)
Kathy met every one of our expectations and even exceeded them. Our first encounter with her was two years ago when we were buying and she was the seller's agent. We were so impressed by her professionalism that we promised ourselves if we were to be in the real estate market again, we would use Kathy. Well we got our chance when our son arrived and we needed a bigger place. This time, Kathy was even better than we thought. She was 'on top' of the whole buying exercise liaising with the sellers agent, our lenders, the title co etc. And she was very persuasive with them and a great negotiator so that she ended up getting us great deals - big discounts in the house price, waiving of some previously agreed lender charges and a hitch free closing!
We highly recommend Kathy and look forward to using her again when we have such need in the future.
- Austin and Sarah A. (Buyers)
I knew the minute we met, you would be the best choice I could make. You far exceeded my expectations. I would not hesitate calling on you again and telling everyone I know where to find the best Realtor in Houston! Thanks for all of your help. You're the greatest!
- Linda H. (Seller)
Kathy did an exceptional job in all aspects of the sale of our home and was also extremely thorough in all of the legal aspects. We had already moved and Kathy took the time to check our home daily and do everything that needed to be done to keep the home looking good. The flyers were always full and the photos looked great on the MLS. She held many Open Houses. She kept us up to date by phone and email and always gave us fair and reflective advice. We really enjoyed working with Kathy and would use her again!
- Liz and Dave W. (Sellers)
Kathy was a delight to work with. She is very patient and she is accessible day and night. She goes the extra mile to explain the homebuying process as well as the mortgage process. I liked how she worked with my mortgage broker to achieve our deadline goals.
She exceeded my expectations professionally and I consider her a valuable friend. I will definitely refer her to my friends and family.
- Tracy S. (Buyer)
I found Ms. Carrow through one of the Real Estate websites, and I was very impressed with her prompt replies to my questions. Her answers were very thoughtful and demonstrated her experience in this business. Her replies and proposals showed me she had the integrity and knowledge to help me sell my condo. I later decided to choose her as my agent, and that was one of the best decisions I have made.
Ms. Carrow is very easy to work with. She took initiative to provide me the necessary feedback. She kept me informed in detail throughout the selling process and her judgment and advice were both very professional and wise.
To sum up, I would recommend her to my best friends and close relatives if any of them are ever buying or selling a home.
You certainly exceeded my expectations and provided me with outstanding service. I kept the whole thing in prayer when choosing the right Realtor. Kathy, you have served me well. Thanks!
- Andrew C. (Seller)
I want to thank you personally for your professionalism, patience and attentiveness! We would have been lost without you by our side. We are so grateful to you for your knowledge of the ins and outs of purchasing a house. It made our experience a positive and rewarding event that we will never forget.
I would recommend Kathy Carrow to anyone looking for an honest, loyal Realtor. We couldn't have been happier. She led us through the whole process, explained everything and answered all of our questions. Thanks for your loyalty and hard work Kathy!
- Gary & Magic H. (Buyers)
Kathy went above and beyond. As first-time Homebuyers, we didn't know what to expect, but Kathy made it easy and walked us through everything. She was great!
- Lauren & Kris H. (Buyers)
Kathy, you exceeded any expectations we had of a Realtor. You stayed on top of everything and made the experience enjoyable. I would definitely recommend you. Thank you so much. It was fun!
- Mary and John R. (Buyers)
Working with Kathy has been such a pleasure! .... I especially like the way she uses actual figures to help us understand property values.
I have worked with many Realtors on my other properties and I have never dealt with anyone that is as honest and upfront. It really just boils down to the fact that she really cares about me as a person and a client.
- Cristy H. (Buyer)
Kathy, I have said it before, and I will say it again - you are the BEST!!!! You understand the power of efficiency, customer service, and communication. Thanks so much,
- Jill and Daniel W. (Sellers)
Kathy was great to work with! She notified me everyday with new listings that came available in my price range and area. She always worked around my schedule, to make sure I could look at all of my options. After a very short time, we found exactly what I was looking for! I would recommend her to anybody! Thanks KATHY!!!!!
- Kelly P. (Renter)
I just want to let you know that I appreciate everything that you have done for me and my family. You were very patient and professional with me at all times. Being that I was an inexperienced homebuyer, I always had a million and one questions to ask and you were always willing to answer them without any hesitation or complaint.
I would really like to thank you for all of your time, effort and hard work. If I know anyone else in need of a Realtor, you will be recommended.
- Wanda. V.
Kathy, I really want to thank you. Your efforts have made such a difference for us in our home buying experience. You have been a great set of eyes, watching for everything, especially things we wouldn't know to look for, and you have been able to help us make some very big decisions. It's amazing to hear all the information you have, just from being in this field. You are familiar with everything home related!
It has benefited us so much to have you by our side all the way through! Thank you so much for making yourself available for us and for enjoying our experience with us!
- Anndria & Rich W. (Buyers)
Kathy, you exceeded our expectations! Your constant availability, persistence, organization, advice, support & guidance were everything we needed to survive the overwhelming & complicated house purchasing process! Thank you for your amazing availability (at all hours), your knowledge of fair prices, requests regarding repairs, bidding advice, your open mind to many possibilities, for always representing our best interests & for helping us attain our much loved home. Thank you!
- Paige and Winn D. (Buyers)
Thank you Kathy for handling the sale of our home. Everything went smoothly and it was a pleasure working with you. We were very happy with the results and will definitely recommend you to our friends.
- Fadia B. (Seller)
Hi Kathy,
Thanks so very much for the good work. Like Sarah observed to me, you are about the only Realtor who could push the deal through under the circumstances we found ourselves, and on top of that, you got us a very competitive deal. So we are very appreciative of all your good work.
Sure by God's grace, we will get to deal again and until then, we wish you the very best in business and family.
Our warm regards to your great family.
- Austin and Sarah A. (Sellers)
"The service that you provided me was great. We learned a lot and I thank you. I enjoyed your service and I felt comfortable speaking with you, with whatever questions I had. Thank you also for keeping me updated with your emails regarding "TIPS", and so on..... Thank you so much for your services and your professionalism."
- Maria T.
Thank you, Kathy, you're an excellent professional, I feel at ease working with you because you're certainly very knowledgeable in Real Estate.
- Yolanda C.
You were a beacon for me in the murky world that is real estate. Wisdom from experience, professional intuition and just simply your friendship and great advice set you apart from your peers. You not only met my expectations (which are always high) but succeeded in blowing them clean away. I sent referrals your way prior to my purchase with you, now I will be able to soundly testify to anyone that they would be hard pressed to find a better Realtor.
Being a designer, I am paid well to have an obsessive attention to detail. Your checklists and e-mails only fed that already strong propensity in me. I loved them!!! I would not change a thing about my experience as a first time home buyer. You are a smart and clever lady and I'm so blessed to have found you!
- Necia C. (Buyer)
Thanks for your professionalism and hard work on closing the transaction on xxxx xxxxxxxx with our Agent xxxxx xxxxxx. It is always a pleasure working with conscientious agents who really do put service to sellers and buyers as top priority and who always show respect and cooperation to fellow agents.
- Jacque K., VP Branch Mgr xxxxxxxx xxxxxx Spring
Thank you for using your God given talents. You exceeded our expectations. We were so blessed to find you. It is very obvious that you place the Lord first in your business and personal life.
- Margaret and Jamie H. (Buyer)
You're my #1 referral source. You did a great job for me, and I know I can trust you with my friends. From the conversations that I have had with my friends, the Realtors that they have dealt with haven't been as thorough as you. Thanks!!!
- Sandra Z. (Buyer)
Lara and Brett had complete confidence in you from the beginning. We will happily refer your services again in the future. Thank you Kathy - You were really great!
- Allison P.
We could not have asked for a more caring and helpful Realtor! If we needed anything or had questions, you were always there and ready to take action. Your great attention to detail and knowledge of the industry was invaluable. You made our first home buying experience a wonderful one, and we would definitely recommend you to any friend or family member! Thanks again!
- Jud and Kristy S. (Buyers)
Dear Kathy,
From our initial meeting, I knew I could count on you to help me find my first home. Within hours of our first consultation, you emailed me a list of homes for my consideration along with follow-up details on a home we looked at that day. You apologized for the multitude of emails in one day, but all I could think was, "Wow, she's really on top of things!" And, you continued to be on top of things every day after that. Your timely updates, quick response time, and handy tools like your buyer's checklist and outstanding website kept me well-informed and at ease throughout the home-buying process. You never missed a beat! The only thing I was left wanting, was more house-hunting time with you (is that normal?)!
It's easy to see you truly care about each of your client's happiness. You held my hand and made me feel like I was your most important client every step of the way, which is exactly what I needed. I've been telling everyone about "my wonderful Realtor, Kathy" from day one, and will continue to do so!
I'm so thankful to have found not only a wonderful Realtor, but also a warm-hearted friend. Thank you Kathy!
Sincerely,
- Kimberly H. (Buyer)
Kathy, thanks very much for your help. You know, the other day I was talking to a coworker who was complaining about Realtors who ... aren't earning their commission. ... I was quick to tell him "Not my Realtor. She is worth the fee. She walks you through everything and she has helped me several times SINCE I bought the house as well."
You may be a rare jewel among your profession!
- Bryan B. (Buyer)
As first-time homebuyers, we went into the process with a lot of excitement and little knowledge of the process. Kathy went through every line of the contract with us and made sure we understood every word before allowing us to sign. She made herself available morning, noon, and night and answered all of our questions respectfully, professionally, and, most of all, promptly. Buying a home can be a very confusing and stressful experience and we needed someone who would work with us in answering tough questions and making difficult decisions. Kathy stayed with us every step of the way and took care of the loose ends personally. I would definitely recommend her services to any homebuyer, whether they are new to the process or a seasoned veteran. I can think of nothing else that you could've done to better serve us. Thanks again!
- Brett R. and Lara V. (Buyers)
This is now three dealings in about two years with Kathy as our Realtor. In each of the occasions, she surpassed our expectations in bringing the deals to successful closing. She is always on top of things - Mortage procurement, marketing, negotiations, and communications b/w buyers, sellers, lenders, title company, etc. We highly recommend her services.
- Austin and Sarah A. (Sellers)
Kathy was very professional from the beginning. Working with her has been a pleasure. Her patience with us while trying to purchase a home, and now her attention to details while selling our present home have been amazing. She is always available for her clients.
- Karen and Ian H. (Buyers/Sellers)
Kathy, You made this entire process a dream. This is my first home and I was terrified about doing this. You explained everything that was going on. It was more like doing business with a friend. I have sung your name to everyone that has asked about our home. Seeing how this is our starter home, we will be using your services again when our family starts to grow. Thank you for everything. I do not think there is anything more you could have done. You have changed my life.
- Jerry and LaToya D. (Buyers)
Wonderful! Kathy is extremely detail oriented. She does not miss anything. Her negotiation tactics were able to move the buyer to the price we desired for the sale of our home. Kathy kept us informed on everything. She is the only Realtor I would ever use or recommend to family and friends!
- Kristine C. (Seller)
Kathy went beyond our expectations as our Realtor. On short notice, she made sure that when we arrived from Maryland, she would give us her undivided attention for the few days we were here. Kathy was very helpful and patient in helping us find our new home and in explaining about the area we live in and Houston in general. Her knowledge and professionalism made everything flow smoothly. She even had a home inspector on stand-by for us on the day before we were to fly back. While back in Maryland, Kathy took care of everything here for us. She made the whole experience easy and painless. On a personal level, Kathy is congenial, caring, easy to get along with and self-confident. She has made sure to contact us since our move to make sure we are adjusting to our new home. We have already recommended Kathy and will gladly do so again!
- Anthony and Debbie S. (Buyers)
My friends loved you!
- Karen H. (Referred a friend)
I just wanted to thank you again for all your kind help and assistance in getting me through the process of buying my first home. It would have been a lot harder without someone as nice and helpful as you. ...The house is in great shape... In fact, Saturday when I was showing my friends around, I noticed that they had done some things that hadn't been agreed to in the repair amendment. That was great, and I'm very happy.
- John B. (Buyer)
Kathy Carrow exceeded my expectations! My condo went under contract in 11 days and sold for over the list price. She did a beautiful job with the photo gallery that really helped the buyers see the condo. Her guidance, attention to detail and communications were outstanding.|
She made selling my home a breeze!
- Tracy S. (Seller)
Thanks again for everything you did for us throughout the process of selling and buying. It was not fun temporarily relocating to an apartment, but it was a blessing not to stress over selling our house while the new one was under construction. I don't know how you did it, but you managed to get us under contract basically one month after we listed the house for more than what we listed! Compare that to the next door neighbors who just sold their house last week after 6 months on the market for $13K less than they listed it! Your advice and experience you provided while we were building our new house was also incredibly valuable! You were right there with us throughout the selection of the builder, lot, building stages, financing, and closing! We truly do count it a blessing that we found you and you agreed to work with us! Your professional and caring attitude really made the difference and we would (and do!) recommend you to our friends, co-workers, and neighbors!
Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year! Thanks again, for everything!!
- Ben and Diane M. (Sellers and Buyers)
Dear Kathy,
We can't begin to describe how much you have done for us with our first homebuying experience. From the beginning, you were informative about everything there was to buying a house. You kept us on track with everything we needed to know. We feel that we would have been lost without your guidance. You have a lot of passion for what you do and showed a lot of compassion for us through the entire process. Even after the purchase of our new house, you are still offering your wonderful guidance. That's not something you expect anybody to do. We are very fortunate to come across someone as special as you and we would gladly recommend you to anyone. Thank you for making buying a home a good experience. It was definitely a lot less stressful with someone like you.
Sincerely,
- Bernd and Yoli S. (Buyers)
Before:
Good stuff Kathy....keep up the good work. Don't let it go to your head, but you are the best Realtor I've ever worked with & we haven't even met you yet.
In Him,
- Sammy P : ) <>< (Buyer)
After:
Sam and I are both so impressed with you. You are the best Realtor we've ever worked with. You definitely go above and beyond the normal call! We'll definitely pass your name on to others as we hear of people needing a Realtor.
Thank you again Kathy! You're the best!
- Lesley (Buyer)
Kathy, you made the whole process easy. It was very nice to get your views and expertise when it came to staging and arranging the house for the best possible look. You were on top of everything from the flyers to the negotiation. We had such a great experience with you when it came to buying the house that there was really no doubt in who to choose to help us sell it. You got us what we needed for the house in a time when nothing was selling, much less for what we needed. Thanks! And we will definitely refer friends to you as well as look for you to help us in the future.
- Lauren G. (Seller)
Kathy was great. She got our house sold in about 2 months and that was during the dead season. And it was the highest priced per square foot house on the market at the time. I think we single-handedly raised the comps for the neighborhood. She has some pretty neat marketing methods, too.
- Kris G. (Seller)
Thanks Kathy for all of your hard work! We enjoyed working with you. Not only did you meet our expectations, but you exceeded them. With all of the things we had to do to get moved back from Hawaii & settled in Houston with a new baby, we knew we didn't have to worry about house hunting with your help. I had so much to think about and knowing you were looking our for us was so helpful. You really went above and beyond, and we are so grateful!
- Amy & Chris P. (Buyers)
I loved having Kathy Carrow as my agent. I had my home on the market previously with another agent and it didn’t receive one offer in three months because it wasn’t priced correctly. Kathy took the time to determine the appropriate listing price as well as advertising and holding an open house. Within the first few days of listing with her, I had three offers, one at listing price. I would recommend Kathy to anyone who is in the market to buy or sell their home in Houston.
- Natalie W. (Seller)
You exceeded my expectations. Buying my first home alone was very scary. With all of the requirements & paperwork to take care of, I really needed someone to be patient and guide me through the process. You really made me feel at ease and made the experience very enjoyable. You were always there to answer questions and took care of all of the details so efficiently. I will absolutely refer you to anyone that ever looks to purchase a home. I couldn't have gotten through it without you! You were excellent!
- Lori F. (Buyer)
Driving around one Saturday afternoon around 3p, my wife and I saw the house we wanted. We called Kathy immediately as we were on our way out to a previous engagement. Kathy did all the behind the scenes magic and by 9:30p that night, we had a signed contract. Kathy reacted quickly to make sure we got our new home. It was an amazingly smooth process. Kathy was not only fast and efficient, but communicated and educated us on every step of the process in a very easy to understand manner. Impeccable service and we would highly recommend Kathy to family, friends or anyone buying a home.
- Brett & Tracy S. (Buyers)
We were extremely pleased with your services. We found that you were always so sweet, very helpful, professional & caring. You always answered our emails promptly, reassured us, and patiently answered all of our questions. We felt very confident knowing that you were there for us. We also never felt pressured, which was appreciated greatly. We would definitely recommend your services to our friends. We would also use you again if we decided to sell our home, eventually. We found the checklist to be a great help. It made us aware of everything happening & helped us to stay on track. (I loved the fact that you were so organized, very specific & so knowledgeable. You're the best!
-Dalya & Avraham C (Buyers)
As always, Kathy is a dream to work with! She is great about explaining things to rookie sellers, (and not so rookie too) following through on all the little details & being very easy to get a hold of! I am thankful that such a great Realtor is on my side! Thank you for another great real estate experience!
-Necia B. (Seller)
Kathy helped us purchase our new house which was a great experience, so of course we enlisted Kathy again to sell our townhouse. Not only did we have a contract on the house in 1 month, but we got $5000 over asking price and the townhouse sold for $19,000 more than any other townhouse in the complex of fourteen units. We always had a current stock of flyers out front & would see people tuning their radio to the "Talking House" station to take a listening tour before scheduling an appointment. Everything fell into place & we could not have asked for anything more! A great experience again!
-Tracy & Brett S. (Sellers)
Your tireless efforts making sure every detail of the home purchase and closing went smoothly for us, even from California, putting your personal health aside, so that we, as a newly married couple, could feel the pure joy of buying OUR first home together, you are truly an incredibly special person.
-Mark & Samantha W. (Buyers)
I hope you are feeling well and that your health is on the upswing! You are still in my prayers! And you are so sweet, helping me while you aren't feeling 100% was beyond the call of duty! You were my angel and my rock! Thanks again so much for all of your help, knowledge & encouragement! I really appreciate all the hard work you have done.
-Jill R. (Seller)
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