Maine Real Estate Seller & Buyer Client Testimonials

"Having owned several pieces of real estate in New York for over 30 years, and wishing to buy real estate in Portland, we were apprehensive when choosing a Realtor. We were extremely fortunate to find and work with Veronica Schneider. She listened to our wishes, found our property in Portland, Maine, and handled the entire real estate transaction efficiently and professionally. She left no stone unturned. Currently she is handling a sale in Portland for us and we trust her implicitly. Veronica epitomizes professionalism, integrity, competence, and courtesy in her work. It has been a privilege and an honor to work with Veronica Schneider these past two years and there is no other Realtor whom we would choose to work with in Maine. She is a credit to her profession."

- John and Carol Swetz Jr.

"For years I had been told by everyone, not just the banks, that as a single person with a limited income, I would not be able to get the financing I needed to purchase my first home. When I met Shawn Boulet, he not only said he absolutely could he help me with locating the necessary financing, he made it possible for me to fulfill my dream of becoming a landlord. Now, two and a half years later, i have three apartment buildings, and a great second income! Shawn Boulet has been there for me every step of the way, he's always honest and realistic with me, he gives me great advice on all of my questions, and has been my mentor, not just my realtor! "

- C. Towne

"Shawn Boulet helped our family locate to a great neighborhood in a great house! His knowledge and incite made it all happen for us. Shawn Boulet took the time to show us all our options. He helped make the first time home buying experience enjoyable and smooth. He is very good!"

- Timothy Chalmers

"Mike really made our dream of buying a home a reality. His willingness to share his knowledge and find us a home that we would be comfortable with really put us at ease! He was very quick to respond to all of my calls and emails. Mike never tried to push us into a sale and even made finding a home inspector a breeze. I would highly recommend Mike to future clients. If we ever buy a home again, we will surely give him a call!"

- Fred and Melissa

"Mike is fantastic. I had 6 weeks notice to try and move out of state for my business. He worked quickly and diligently to sell my home, so much so it went under contract the very first day it posted in the MLS. He continued to follow up with us and the buyers agent through out the inspection and closing process. I was able to sell my home and have the closing completed prior to my move. He was very respectful of my feelings and time frame for getting so much done in such a short amount of time. I couldn't have asked for more."

"Mike was a pleasure to work with. Coming to the area with no knowledge of the Portland market, Mike made the process very manageable and enjoyable. He was very professional, attentive to details, and made a potentially intimidating process into a fun one. Moreover, I really appreciated Mike's no-pressure approach to the process of home-buying. To his large credit, he acted in an objective way, counseling and advising, rather than pressuring and manipulating. It was this that made it so comfortable to work with him."

- Andrew

"Veronica is the epitome of a professional. I have worked with her both as an investor and a real estate appraiser and she and her staff get the job done, always return calls and e-mails promptly and always go the extra yard."

- Kenneth R. Tubbs (KRT Properties)

"Veronica is a straight forward and a hardworking broker. She will do anything to help a client. She's always treated me with respect and honesty. She made buying and selling real estate very easy"

- B. Graham

"It was a pleasure working with Shawn Boulet and his staff at Green Tree Realty. From the day we listed our condo to the day we closed on the sale and moved into our new home, we felt that Shawn made us a priority, communicated all the details we needed to know and worked seven days a week to accommodate our schedules and needs. He listened to what we were looking for and helped us focus on finding the right home instead of bombarding us with homes that didn't fit out needs. We love our new home and sincerely appreciate the hard work and attention to detail that Shawn provided. He made a potentially stressful situation very easy! Thanks Shawn and your thoughtful staff at Green Tree Realty. This is the second time in 6 years that Shawn has helped us buy a home and we will continue to look for his guidance and professionalism in the future and would definitely recommend his services to others."

- Kirk & Eileen Fongemie

"I meet Veronica in 2004 when she was the listing broker on an investment property I bought… and I decide then that I wanted her energy and knowledge on MY side the next time. When we bought our residence in 2006, my decision paid off as she worked tirelessly to find the right property for us. I'll be back for the next deal, and I've recommended her to many friends and associates."

- S. Smith

"I've been involved with Veronica in the purchase of 2 separate homes on 2 separate occasions over the past 4 years. Veronica's stellar attitude and sincere compassion for her clients makes it an enjoyable venture every time. Best part, it doesn't stop at the sale/purchase of your home. You end up investing in a valuable friendship as well. Veronica is always there with names and numbers of repair, maintenance or mortgage personnel when in need.

If you want the home your looking for or to be sure and sell your present home Veronica Schneider (who is Green Tree Realty in my eyes) will get'er done for you. A more than satisfied customer and friend."

- E. Ribeiro

"Veronica has been patiently working with my husband and I since the spring of 2007. In our time together Veronica has proved to be honest, efficient, dependable, and most of all understanding and supportive. We truly enjoy the time we spend with her and appreciate the experiences she brings with her in her practice as well as her genuine down to earth nature."

- S. Jorgensen

"Veronica is a very devoted and knowledgeable individual in this field. She took the time to explain things and spent some precious evening hours showing me listings. I appreciate her for her frankness and easy-going nature. She has a good heart for her clients and for society, in general. I had full confidence in her and would recommend her to anyone."

- T. Bishop

"When my wife and I started our house-hunting, we wanted to find a knowledgeable agent that knew the stats and history of several different areas since we were new to the state of Maine. Shawn Boulet helped us research various areas by providing sales comps, school and community information and contacts for others (property inspection, etc.). I have dealt with several other agents and Shawn knows this industry like no other agent I've met. Also, during the negotiation phase of our transaction, I called Shawn several times late at night expecting to get his voice-mail and leave a message, but he picked up at 9pm or later.

All in all, his customer service could not have been better, his knowledge of the real estate industry could not be sharper and ultimately he negotiated a great price for the purchase of our home. We appreciated everything he did during this transaction from beginning to end."

- Steve McLeod

"Working with Kate was a genuine pleasure. As a 1st time home buyer, I naturally had a number of questions and concerns. Kate was patient, accommodating and helpful. She took time everyday to keep me abreast of new listings and address my latest batch of anxieties. She made an exhaustive effort to find me a home."

- Allen Dammann

"Her commitment to detail, patience, and dedication to her clients, plus a fantastic personality, made it so easy for my husband and me… I would definitely want Kate as our agent again when we buy another home."

- Erin Witham

"Shawn's help was invaluable while building and buying my first house. He was always there to provide insight, solve problems, and act as an advocate on my behalf. Having him there during an exciting, yet overwhelming, life event was an extreme comfort. He'll be the first one I call next time around."

- Darcy

"I challenge you to find a Realtor® who listens more intently, shows more concern for your personal objectives and utilizes strategic alliances with more competent associates in the local real estate industry."

- Rich Curole

"Kate was exceptional while working with me and my busy work schedule. She did a great job of always keeping me posted on all new listings."

- Ryan Putney

"Kate was very patient with me during the entire process. She was prompt and courteous. She has continued to assist post closing with some issues. Thanks!"

- Jill Weybrandt

"Kate has been very diligent and informative in helping us find a home. She is ever-ready, even on weekends and odd hours to take clients for showings. She always maintains her calm and professionalism. Communication was open and she makes sure that all questions are answered. Kate is a very friendly and helpful person. We greatly appreciate her work style."

- Karuna and Satya Singh

"My experience working with Kate Hodgson was truly amazing. I found her thoroughness a real comfort in what was an anxiety producing process. She guided me through every phase, was extremely organized and accessible, and replaced any uncertainty with knowledge. I fell that my home purchase was a success in large part due to Kate. She is a true asset to home buyers. I have recommended her to many of my friends and colleagues."

- Mary Cullen

"Kate had already helped our son David find a house, so we knew we'd be in good hands before we met her. She never showed any sign of impatience during our long search and we are forever grateful she found us the perfect place!"

- William and Patricia Stanton

"Of the dozen or so real estate agents I've worked with over the last thirty years, Kate Hodgson is easily the most professional. Kate took a genuine interest in learning who we were and adjusting her style to suit our particular experience level, needs, and expectations. She always did what she said she was going to do, and followed up to make sure an action was on track. She is personable, smart, and genuinely interested in serving her clients. I could not recommend anyone more highly."

- Charles Gustafson

"Kate Hodgson did and outstanding job for us. She helped us to locate, and close on the house that was perfect for us. Kate was tenacious, but not pushy. She was consistent and professional."

- Larry and Claire Owens

"Kate is a true professional in every sense of the word. In fact her performance was truly outstanding. Kate seemed to be available for us to talk to 24/7. She was always very patient and understanding as she guided us through the process of selling our old house and buying a new. I think our case required more attention due to the fact that the first house did not pass inspection. To us the task of voiding the contract and getting our deposit back was daunting. We're really glad Kate was there to walk us through that part of the process because we were truly lost. The house we finally purchased was a new construction. Again, Kate rose to the occasion by making sure all contract requirements were clearly written with our best interests in mind. She further streamlined the closing process to make it as painless as possible. Since the closing, she has stayed in touch to help us tie up some loose ends with our property. This service after the sale was fantastic."

- Peter and Lynne Juarez

"We are very glad to have met you! Thank you for patience assistance and invaluable knowledge over the past year. You are truly God-sent"

- J & M

"Phil's hard work, creativity and perseverance was the key to our success in finding a new house. We never thought we would find a home in a neighborhood like the one he found for us, it suites us perfectly. Thanks Phil."

- Chris and Eileen O.

"This was our first time buying a home and we couldn't have asked for a better Realtor. Phil was there to answer every question we had and always went the extra mile for us. We're very grateful to Phil for his time and experience."

- Chris M & Janice F

"Honest, tireless, hardworking, ......Phil is someone that you want in your inner circle for investing. I cannot think of another Real Estate Professional that I would want to work with."

- Jon T.

"I was very pleased with Phil's results. I had listed several properties with him and was surprised that he was able to get them moved as quickly as he did. I had tried a few other realtors before him and they could not get the job done. Phil really got me out of a bind."

- Graeme T.

"My wife and I were in a crunch to sell our home, we had already started the construction process of building a new one. The housing market had started to change, and a proactive approach was required instead of reactive. Phil provide the responsiveness needed to make a difference in the sales process. I believe without his diligence, the sale would not have occurred in the timeframe required."

- John C.

As a first-time homebuyer, I was pretty scared. Shane Kinney made the process easy and virtually stress-free. He was very responsive to my questions, and always willing to drive as many miles as it took to look at properties with me. I valued his opinions, and appreciated any feedback and suggestions he had. I really enjoyed working with him, and love my new home!

- Karen G.