What Our Clients Are Saying About Us

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Updated: August 7th, 2008

"Dave and the Eugene's Alternative team are easily the best realtor's we have worked with. They always made us feel like we were their top priority. Even though we knew Dave was busy, he never let us feel that way and was extremely patient with our questions and issues. He always got back to us very quickly.

The office has a family like atmoshpere, and we felt welcome every time we came in. It was the little things they did, like letting us ship some packages to their office, that made our move and house search less stressful.

Our past experiences with other realtors were disappointing- they didn't protect our interests, or failed to help us when the going got tough. Dave and his team were there 100% the whole time, looking out for our interests, ensureing a smooth negotiation, and helping us with last minute complications. We felt they earned thier commission many times over.

Dave is very knowledgeable of the Eugene area and its different neighborhoods. HIs knowledge helped us find the house and place in Eugene we would be happy with.

Even after the purchase, we have been in touch with Dave and the team, and they still try to help us."

"Both Eric and Dave took time to look at virtually every house in town, answer weekend and night time calls and even those that wound up involving the police."

"This was a very difficult time in the life of our family, and from our first meeting with Dave, we felt a huge relief. The reduction of stress for both of us was significant and we are grateful."

"Since I am the most important person in my life, it was great to have a team treating me that way. All concerns addressed, all fears allayed, all questions answered."

"Generally cool, people of like mind - easy to work with, highly knowledgeable firm, but not aggressive - perfect service in a series of imperfect transactions."

"Friendly, easy to work with. Went above and beyond what the average broker does. Eric voluntarily went under our house twice. Prompt response to questions and phone calls. Sold our house fast! We interviewed four other brokers. We felt we had things in common with Eric and Eugene’s Alternative."

"We liked that Dave was not pushy, he sat back and let us make our own assessments, he paid really good attention to our needs. Kept in touch with us throughout the sale and even after the sale to help us workout issues with the sellers. Was aggressive when we needed to be, getting our bid in first."

"We felt that the entire staff was looking out for us, helping us find a house that fit our criteria. We would recommend Eugene’s Alternative! 5 months later, we are very pleased with the service and outcome."

"Personal attention, help with the many details of making an offer and staying with buyer through the process of paperwork once the offer has been accepted. It is clear that you all enjoy social interaction and clearly you have excellent client serice skills---and great sense of humor!"

"I'm not from Eugene, and your initial market and geographical orientation to the city was extremely useful- I immediately quit feeling lost. The speed with which you made things happen was impressive and made it all seem so easy and direct. Also, Dave's calm confidence was itself calming to me and it was the most unstressful real estate transaction I've had."

"You guys were all very friendly and fun to work with. I appreciate your help, considerate guidance and patience throughout the process of buying my first home. I look forward to working with you again in the future and I will gladly refer you to my househunting friend."

"You guys helped us sell our house even though we had already moved to the East Coast-it was so wonderful to leave knowing we were being so well represented & taken care of. You were so professional, detail oriented & strong advocates on our behalf. Thanks for all your help!"

"Dave,
You made my Dream come true, you guys got the job done in a timely and professional manner. I love my new house. Thank you"

"We appreciated Dave's careful listening, thoughtful responses, and sense of humor. He's a seasoned veteran who has good negotiation skills and a kind heart."

"Everyone in the team is efficient, friendly and professional but casual. It was a pleasure working with everyone. Thanks for all your help."

"Thanks for that quick sale! dang! we drove down yesterday with a huge load off our backs. mostly my back. my car on the other hand was packed with a full load.

I think it's cool how you've become a generator of prosperity and homes for the community. And helping people navigate the complexities and taboos of money and real estate with the same integrity that you cultivated 15 years ago when i first met you. I'm really proud of your work."

Thanks,
Wind

"So great to work with caring, efficient, cover all the bases, there in need pros, It's good to have a feeling of trust. Thanks so much."

"He is fun to do business with, & god damn it, he gets the job done"

"Dave Koester is a great Realtor, As an income property investor I trust Dave to provide me with the guidance necessary to make informed and sound real estate decisions. Dave's willingness to provide me with advice and assistance no matter what the outcome demonstrates his desire to make my investments easier and profitable."

"Absolutely the best choice for my company when selling our new construction"

"When I need a Realtor I call Dave"

"Dave has a very weird job and does it excellently".

"Dear Dave,

You came highly recommended by several friends whose homes you sold. You came to my home and gave me the straight shot, what to expect and what to avoid. And now my house is satisfyingly sold. I have recommended you to another close friend, and I would recommend you to anyone interested in buying or selling a home, or interested in playing your guitar in your waiting room.

Best Wishes, Christopher

"You are down to earth and express what you think is the truth, and back it up with valid information. I appreciate you!

"Thanks for helping us through the process of finding our first house. You were able to answer all of our questions, but mostly appreciate your working with
our schedules."

"Thanks for your wonderful service! We absolutely love our new home and neighborhood. You were personal & professional. Not pushy. You showed us houses based on our desires and not what was available.
You were very prompt in responding to phone calls...We loved that!"

"I really appreciate the energy you put forth to help us find our home. Getting to know us and our needs and just being there to answer questions (even before we asked!).
Thanks for seeing us as people, a family... instead of $$$. You were great about sending up-dated e-mails everyday at 6:30am, and finding a way for us to see a house with hardly any notice.
How can you beat that?"

"You always took care of the details on the spot. My questions (and they were many) were always answered. I felt like I could trust your judgment during the negotiating process."

"You were all very flexable & always friendly. You were professional, but not mainstream. You always told us the facts...truthfully! You did great...thanks so much!!"

" Thank you so much for everything you did. You certainly helped make an overwhelming transition in our eyes so much easier. Your knowledge, wisdom and the ability to recognize the compatibility between the house we were looking for with our wants and needs made it possible. Y'all ROCK! "

" I want to thank all of you, for all of the skill and effort you put in to making our house purchase happen. I guess what I liked most about you all is that no matter how stressed I got, you weren't stressed! That in itself was very reassuring. Thanks so much for everything. You guys ROCK! "

" Working with Eugene's Alternative - Realtor was an absolute pleasure. Because of the complexities associated with buying a house for the first time and the current "sellers market" that exists in Eugene, I started the process with a lot of trepidation and a bit of procrastination. It was with joy that I was able to find a Realtor that I felt played no games, but with a straight forwardness and clear communication guided me down the path towards homeownership. I tended to be very picky on finding the perfect house, and they were very patient and informative in showing me various homes around town. They patiently kept with me over the 6 months that it took to find my dream house. Once I finally found the house that fit my many criteria, I discovered that although it was the first day on the market there were at least 3 other bids placed. With Eugene Alternative - Realtor support and knowledge of the current realty market, financial market, and their knowledge of the other parties involved I was able to come out with the winning bid and we glided through the rest of the buying process. I have been in my house for just over a month and I am every day overjoyed to be living there. Its perfect and I am very thankful that I was able to find a Realtor that not only could I trust, but seemed to enjoy the process of helping me. Thank you"

" Private local company, enviromentally concious. Like using a bio-diesel vehicle or taking the bus or riding a bike. Informative. Quick to return email or phone questions. Always smiling and friendly. "

" Eugene's Alternative - Realtors is a small group, easy to get in touch with, and always cheerful and positive in their response. I feel they know what they are doing and I have confidence in them , so I felt comfortable in our relationship.

" We were treated with respect, attention; very professional yet personal.

" Thorough Competence, Friendly Approach, Respectfully Informative.

" I felt that when you were recommended by Ezra that it was a valuable gift. The transaction was difficult. Your staff was supportive and knowledgable, and i liked everyone in your company. If even 20% of business was conducted the way you do...It would turn the country around!! Thank you!!"

" You didn't give up searching for our dream home, even when we had! "

" We love your professionalism, your expediency and remarkable knowledge of the area. David has great skills in mediation and delegation. We appreciate the time, energy, and undivided attention to our needs. Thank you! "

" We were very satisfied with the service we received. The house sold quickly, and Pam Haggard did a great job marketing the house. Everything was well communicated and very professional. "

" Your company is AMAZING! It was a wonderful experience all the way along the process! Both buyer and seller were very well satisfied and happy in the end. There was nothing you could have done better. It was a dream transaction resulting in my dream house. Many, Many thanks, "

" There was nothing you could have done better! I was very satisfied with the personal attention and help I received from Pam. I plan on using your services again! "

" Pam was wonderful, very patient and did a good job of keeping us informed through a difficult closing. "

" I like the fact that you are a small local company and have a "down to earth" yet professional feel to you. I appreciate your eco-consciousness as well. I thought it was helpful that Dave sat down with me to discuss all of my options. As a younger home buyer, I felt supported and that my questions were important. "

" Eric was very available to us in our search. He had knowledge, humor and that personal touch that made us feel like we were in good hands throughout the process of buying our home. There remains a few bugs after the sale and his follow up is still there. Eric and your company did an outstanding job in assisting, finding, choosing and supporting us in finding the perfect home for Mary and me. Thanks! "

"Excellent communications throughout the process. Prompt responses from everyone made us feel as though we had exclusive access to any of your staff at anytime. Amazing! Thanks Dave, Pam, Eric and Sage"

"your team approach worked very efficiently, with Eric doing legwork, and Dave and Pam stepping in for contracts and auto-search emails. Your connections and good relations with emily and the title company resulted in record-breaking fast loan approval and closing. We appreciated it."

"you strive for fairness for all parties, which result in agreements that are dependable. You Don't hesitate when its time to act. You make your position clear so that we know what we need to do to be successful."

"We would not have gotten our house without Dave's help. ( and everyone else) Thank you!! We love our house and our experience with you was super! when it's time to sell you guys are it! (and thanks for putting up with us)"

"We really appreciated how open & helpful everyone on the staff was. You all supported each other really well which made us feel that we had a whole team of agents working for us instead of just one."

"Very relaxed, no pressure, down to earth, friendly. We are so happy with our new home!!!"

"I have bought and sold eight homes in my life so I have worked with a variety of real estate professionals. Eugene Alternative Realty is by far the best! Dave and Pam and the entire Eugene Alternative team provided superior marketing knowledge, savvy, and well seasoned sales experience.  Dave's consistent high energy level, patience, and intelligent advice helped me throughout the sales process.” I strongly recommend Dave and Pam to anyone who wants to win in today's difficult real estate market."

"I am so grateful to have had the extra care, attention, humor and expertise you’ve offered all the way through. You aren’t just ‘alternative’ – you’re simply the best. When I tell friends about any part of this journey – they can’t believe I’m talking about ‘realtors’ – and in fact it has felt more that I have good friends who just happen to do real estate. You’ve been fantastic."

"There is no pressure, in fact, you take it on for us & therefore put us in a much better mindset when evaluating potential properties. You truly are the best alternative in Real Estate! You (Dave) and your awesome team truly represent the real-ness & good vibrations that Eugene is all about, and you are the perfect Realtors for folks like us. Any "Artist-Type" would be blessed to work with you & would enjoy the experience. We are so thrilled to be in a home again and our lives are much more relaxed & blessed because of your help & business! 5 stars!"

"Pam and the whole team were SO helpful with the purchase of our first home. She walked us through each step and didn't mind explaining everything to us (sometimes more than once!) We had a great experience with Eugene's Alternative, and we won't hesitate to call them the next time around. Thanks to everyone for all the help! We love our house!"

"Very competent, well organized, very friendly, caring beyond professional limits. We felt very welcomed, all our needs were met and the advice we received to get along in a new city was extremely helpful. We are please and very thankful. We give you an A+++!"

"Dave and everyone else were able to strike the perfect balance of professional, consistent, respectful, informed, energetic and calm. We were first time home buyers and they made the whole process clear and smooth. They gave us a new image of realtors!"

"We picked your company based on the appealing and personable website. You fulfilled our expectations, helping us complete our long distance transaction with the efficiency and enthusiasm. Thanks"

"Very knowledgeable and business like without pretense or stuffiness. Definitely felt like you were looking out for our best interests. Thank you."

"Lots of efficiency without high pressure, friendly (very friendly) atmosphere. Great connections in the field. Very knowledgeable. Honesty...This is a big one! Just a pleasure to work with. Willingness to go the extra mile! Thanks for everything!"

"You ALL are the best! Lots of patience! You were really great at getting to know what I was looking for, and matching me to the house was brilliant! I Love the house! Thank you for taking me step by step, and for all the extra stuff you did!"

"Dear Dave,

We are absolutely and incredibly in love with our new home. It is very possible or probable that we wouldn't be here if not for your tireless and thorough work on our behalf. Come see our new pad with us in it! You are an awesome Realtor and a dear, dear friend.

Love, Amedee Smith"

"You took the time to make the purchase of the home less stressful. Our situation was not simple due to the cross country communications, but you instilled confidence and you made some very important suggestions. Thank you."

"We always felt you were looking out for our best interests. We could count on you to be ethical and diligent in finding houses. Thanks for all of your help!! Also, a big thank you for all the recommendations on contractors, they've all been great!"

"Friendly, courteous & professional. Responsiveness to questions and concerns.
Great work-Thanks for all your help!"

You were awesome to work with! You were so down to earth, and made us feel important and respected. You made buying a home a very pleasant & exciting experience! Thank you!"

" What a blessing it was to have you two on our team when we were selling our home. Thank you for your grace & good humor, and for turning what we'd anticipated being an awful experience into something truly good. You made us feel like more than clients, but like friends and neighbors! "

" You can tell that relationships are as important to you as other business items. A very positive experience! If ever we move again, we'll be in touch!"

" What I like best about working with your company is your personalities, openness, directness, and "this is how it is" without other agenda. "

" You are straight forward, efficient and very helpful at getting cooperation from others involved in the transaction. "

" I was initially drawn by your ad in the Eugene Weekly, and after meeting with you felt like I could have a genuine, straight forward, NON-salesman-fast talking-wheeler-dealer kind of relationship with you. I was right. I appreciated your one-on-one personal, friendly relationship that ensued. Thanks so much!"

" This was my first time buying a home...and I felt so safe!"

" I feel like a friend, not just a client. Dave also was able to provide the professional and practical information needed to make our decisions. "

" I liked the friendliness, competency, attention to detail, and the patience to explain clear understanding. "

" In addition to being completely professional in our dealings buying the house, you are politically active on the correct side. This is important to me as you know. The use of bio-diesel in your transportation is also important. Teach by example! "

" You went out of your way for me when you didn't have to. Even so, I was treated like a person, not just a customer! "

" We were buying a house in Eugene for our son, who is going to school there. Because we didn't know the area, you helped us a ton! You worked with our son, Derek, to find a house that we love, and he learned alot about Real Estate. You made sure he understood everything. Thank you so much! "

" You guys are DA BOMB! I immediately felt my interests as a seller would be your first priority and that I could "work and play well" with your team. Honesty; professional & personal Integrity; great work ethic; down to earth style; flexibility; good sense of humor; attention to detail...all these attributes in your team (combined with my own, similar stellar qualities!) made for a great selling experience. I'd work with you again in a heart beat! "

" Your office is very easy to work with. you are all very accomidating. I liked that there was no pressure and you were willing to work within my comfort level. Your relationships within your industry and persuasive stlye was a tremendous benefit during the offer process. I am priviledged to have worked with such an amazing team, and am happy to refer your office to others. Thank you for your assistance. "

" So personal! "

" We both appreciated your flexibility, low- key approach, and advocacy. "

" I very much appreciated your patience with me. Clear support and explanations. This was particularly helpful for me as a first time home buyer. Thank you so much. You are the best! "

" You did a great job for us under admittedly trying circumstances. Fortunately we were able to do a lot of the leg work, and you were there with technical and moral support whenever we needed you to be. Worked out perfectly..also you were really nice, patient, understanding, friendly and caring. "

" You were helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and (we suppose) reverent. you were not hostile, rude, unkind, disobedient, glum, wasteful, cowardly, soiled or irreverent (very often.) "

" I felt your honesty & helpfulness through and through. Also, I felt like I was dealing with REAL people. You were also a great source of information. Thank you! "

" You were available when we needed help or advice.
You listened to us and took action.
You were "Over the top" professionals.
You were courteous and thoughtful.
You made a potentially stressful experience as enjoyable as it could be.
"Hat's off to you." We know we are detailed-oriented "perfectionists" for the most part; we research everything, and you were always on the same page that we were on. "

" Dave and his team are a joy to work with. We would not hesitate to but or sell with them again. Thank you. "

" You were very professional, responsive and reliable. Phone calls were returned promptly and transactions were executed in a timely manner which we appreciated. "

" You respond immediately to the quickly changing environment of Real Estate. Prompt and professional. "

" Personal relationships:) Thanks folks! "

" We felt really good knowing we were supporting a local, ethical company who shared our values. Thanks for helping us find a home for us and a yard for the "guys" (doggies) Your dedication & perseverance helped make this possible. "

" Simply put, Eugene's Alternative Realtors are good at what they do...without all the hype and glamour. They operate with professionalism & efficiency that we found comforting in this kind of market. "

" If I were asked for a role model for the world, it would be you. It's the caring, helpfulness, thoughtfulness, people first, friendship, integrity, genuineness, connecting, warmth, sense of being in good hands, that you live that makes this world a better place to be at home in. Thank you so much. I'm sure your good karma will follow you. "