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November 2023 by Claire Tiedeman
Sabrina was our realtor for the sale of my mom’s house right after she moved to a retirement home. We live in the Bay Area, so we needed a realtor with experience working with remote sellers. We researched Chico realtors and identified Sabrina and one other that looked like good fits. From the first phone call with Sabrina, we were impressed with her expertise and approach. During our interview with her at my mom’s house, it was clear she was familiar with the neighborhood; the house style, age, and likely quirks; and the current state of the Chico real estate market. We immediately hired her after the interview.Starting during the interview and evolving over the next couple weeks, Sabrina developed and refined a strategy for getting the house ready to put on the market. She clearly articulated to us the benefits of getting the house on the market quickly to take advantage of current market conditions and advised us on how we could help with this, which led us to focus on expeditiously removing items from the house that we wanted to keep. After we had removed these things, she took over and was like a general contractor in getting things done. She first arranged for all the remaining items in the house (furniture, antiques, clothes, kitchenware, wall art, junk, etc) to be sold, donated, or disposed. FIVE days after we had finished our part, she had the house empty! We were amazed by this. We were especially impressed that she sought out Chico people truly in need, to receive donations of clothes, bedding, kitchen items, and office items that could be used as school supplies. After the house was empty, Sabrina then turned to efficiently doing repairs, cleaning, and refreshing that were just right for making the house shine. She gave us recommendations about what work in the house she felt was beneficial, what work was probably not worth it, and specifics of the work such as paint color, degree of deep cleaning needed, and how extensively to refinish the floors. All these recommendations were well thought out and tailored to our situation and the house itself, and we agreed with them.In about one month from the day we hired Sabrina, the house was on the market, with gorgeous website photographs that really showcased the house and yard beautifully. Sabrina did several showings and open houses, and one week after it was listed we had an offer that was very good and that we accepted. Then 20 days later we closed. This fast timeframe is a testament to Sabrina’s incredibly hard work, her deep network of people who respond quickly to get things done at her listings, and her extensive expertise in bringing all the pieces together to get the house listed and then sold. This sale of my mom’s house was totally painless for us, all because of Sabrina!We especially would like to commend Sabrina’s superb communication skills– not only is she super responsive day and night, but she also has an excellent ability to explain complex real estate matters and to clearly articulate everything involved in selling a house, to people like us who have never done this. Shortly after meeting Sabrina and working with her for just a few days, her expertise, approach, and communication skills quickly gave us complete confidence in her recommendations and actions. She was patient with us and happily answered all our questions. When any issues came up, she was on them quickly and was a fantastic problem solver. She looped us in for all necessary decisions, and appropriately took charge of minor matters that did not need our involvement. Also, she also used the right communication tool for the job – phone calls for urgent matters, text for less urgent, and emails for non-urgent matters needing more explanation or for documents. We highly recommend Sabrina for your real estate needs!
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October 2023 by Claire T.
Sabrina was our realtor for the sale of my mom's house right after she moved to a retirement home. We live in the Bay Area, so we needed a realtor with experience working with remote sellers. We researched Chico realtors and identified Sabrina and one other that looked like good fits. From the first phone call with Sabrina, we were impressed with her expertise and approach. During our interview with her at my mom's house, it was clear she was familiar with the neighborhood; the house style, age, and likely quirks; and the current state of the Chico real estate market. We immediately hired her after the interview.Starting during the interview and evolving over the next couple weeks, Sabrina developed and refined a strategy for getting the house ready to put on the market. She clearly articulated to us the benefits of getting the house on the market quickly to take advantage of current market conditions and advised us on how we could help with this, which led us to focus on expeditiously removing items from the house that we wanted to keep. After we had removed these things, she took over and was like a general contractor in getting things done. She first arranged for all the remaining items in the house (furniture, antiques, clothes, kitchenware, wall art, junk, etc) to be sold, donated, or disposed. FIVE days after we had finished our part, she had the house empty! We were amazed by this. We were especially impressed that she sought out Chico people truly in need, to receive donations of clothes, bedding, kitchen items, and office items that could be used as school supplies. After the house was empty, Sabrina then turned to efficiently doing repairs, cleaning, and refreshing that were just right for making the house shine. She gave us recommendations about what work in the house she felt was beneficial, what work was probably not worth it, and specifics of the work such as paint color, degree of deep cleaning needed, and how extensively to refinish the floors. All these recommendations were well thought out and tailored to our situation and the house itself, and we agreed with them.In about one month from the day we hired Sabrina, the house was on the market, with gorgeous website photographs that really showcased the house and yard beautifully. Sabrina did several showings and open houses, and one week after it was listed we had an offer that was very good and that we accepted. Then 20 days later we closed. This fast timeframe is a testament to Sabrina's incredibly hard work, her deep network of people who respond quickly to get things done at her listings, and her extensive expertise in bringing all the pieces together to get the house listed and then sold. This sale of my mom's house was totally painless for us, all because of Sabrina!We especially would like to commend Sabrina's superb communication skills- not only is she super responsive day and night, but she also has an excellent ability to explain complex real estate matters and to clearly articulate everything involved in selling a house, to people like us who have never done this. Shortly after meeting Sabrina and working with her for just a few days, her expertise, approach, and communication skills quickly gave us complete confidence in her recommendations and actions. She was patient with us and happily answered all our questions. When any issues came up, she was on them quickly and was a fantastic problem solver. She looped us in for all necessary decisions, and appropriately took charge of minor matters that did not need our involvement. Also, she also used the right communication tool for the job - phone calls for urgent matters, text for less urgent, and emails for non-urgent matters needing more explanation or for documents. We highly recommend Sabrina for your real estate needs!
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July 2023 by Jason P.
Our toilet flooded in the middle of the night (on a Monday, no less). I didn't want to risk serious water damage, so I did a quick search and found Fast Response Plumbing & Rooter. I requested a quote on Yelp and they responded within minutes. They arrived, and soon my toilet was flushing like it was brand new! Appreciated them walking me through the process and answering all my questions. Definitely took customer service a step further with that. Plus, the $10 coupon on their page was a nice little bonus.
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December 2022 by Lynn Hodson
Sabrina is a ROCK STAR! I wish every agent was this responsive, communicative, professional, knowledgeable and all around wonderful. We found her from the reviews and want to keep it going. You are crazy to use anyone but Sabrina!!!
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May 2022 by Brittaney B.
I cannot possibly give Sabrina all the praise she deserves, but I will certainly try. I truly do not know how I would have gotten through this process without her. As a first-time home buyer, there was so much that I didn't know about the entire process; lucky for me, Sabrina was my realtor, and her absolute WEALTH of knowledge made me feel so supported and calm throughout the entire transaction. When I told Sabrina about a house that caught my eye, she made it a priority to make sure that we were able to view it as soon as possible. The moment I stepped foot onto the property, I knew that I was in love and wanted to write an offer right away. After having a full day of appointments, Sabrina rushed home and spent the entirety of her evening writing an offer for me and walking me through every last detail on the phone. From the moment we began looking at houses to the moment that I received the congratulatory phone call that we had closed, I felt like I was Sabrina's only client; she was always readily available to answer any questions I had or provide reassurance when it was needed. Not only was she an excellent communicator who was consistently available, but she was able to recall incredibly specific details about the property and always provided me with thorough information and updates. From day one, I felt immensely informed and at ease - her knowledge and experience in the market is extremely evident. I truly mean it when I say that choosing Sabrina to represent me as I ventured into the world of homeownership was the best decision I could have possibly made. Thank you for absolutely EVERYTHING, Sabrina!
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April 2022 by Christine W.
When it came time to sell our home, we didn't skip a beat and immediately called our favorite Real Estate Agent, Sabrina Chevalier. We found Sabrina a few years ago when we purchased our home and to say we were beyond thrilled to have her represent us is an understatement.We had an opportunity for a fresh start in Colorado and Sabrina met with us quickly, and shared honest feedback on what we needed to do to sell quickly and at our asking price. Sabrina shared the comparables in the area and suggested a pricing range where we would attract the greatest number of buyers. We began to tackle the punch list and called on Sabrina to hire vendors for those things we did not want to take on or were not qualified to do ourselves and, in short order, ticked off all the items. Sabrina arranged for professional photos, a virtual walkthrough and floor plans to be posted all over the internet. We had a few serious nibbles in a short amount of time and when the actual buyer came around Sabrina was right beside us managing some of the unpleasantness of being in Escrow with the buyers' hinky agent who was also the lender. When I lost my cool, Sabrina was always a calm and reassuring voice of reason. Any questions, Sabrina answered them all with the level of detail that we needed and promptly too. Sabrina had a trip planned during our transaction and she was available when we needed her and always with that professional and sweet attitude. 1sttime buyer or seller or seasoned buyer or seller, Sabrina is the agent to hire. Sabrina is an awesome Agent: Every bump, every hitch, every setback was managed quietly, competently, behind the scenes by Sabrina. We recommend Sabrina without reservation.
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February 2022 by Cassidy P.
Five stars doesn't even begin to explain how brilliant Sabrina is! She's everything you could ever want in a real estate agent. Sabrina is incredibly kind and responsive, great at problem solving, enthusiastic and just plain wonderful. We were lucky enough to work with her on the sale and purchase of our house and she made sure that our complicated situation went as smoothly as possible. We have recommended her to several friends and they all give her rave reviews as well!
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December 2021 by Savannah
I feel like I should start out this review with the following advice: if you need an agent, GO WITH SABRINA. Sabrina is incredibly knowledgeable, thoroughly kind, willing to fight for you, dedicated, and basically everything that you could ever ask for.My boyfriend and I were first-time homebuyers and relocating to Chico. We were nervous, completely clueless, and probably asked too many questions, but Sabrina was always patient and graciously guided us through the entire process with her warmth and humor. Even though we weren't even in the same city for most of the time, Sabrina was always flexible and made sure that the process was as painless for us as possible. I can't say enough good things about her and there's a reason why every review is stellar. We're so lucky to have met Sabrina and to have started off our life in Chico with her at the beginning.
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June 2021 by Krista G.
I adore Sabrina and really can't highly recommend her enough!! The first time I spoke with her I knew immediately I'd want her on our house hunting team! We were first time home buyers, knew very little about everything, and she always thoroughly explained everything in great detail, made sure we were always set up with everything we needed and made us feel comfortable throughout the whole process. Always super quick, responsive and efficient! I also felt like she knew our style, exactly what we wanted and never tried to push anything on us, which is so important! We were absolutely sure we wouldn't be able to find what we wanted in this tough market, but we found our perfect little charmer within 2 months! I truly think we got our offer accepted because of Sabrina, and the connections she has and has made over the years with the community - creating real and honest relationships every step of the way.
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December 2020 by Kelsey Aguire
There is definitely a reason Sabrina was rated number one realtor in chico multiple years running. Let me start off by saying I am somewhat of an anxious buyer. Not only was I buying, but I was also selling my other property. From the very beginning, Sabrina made me feel at ease because her knowledge of real estate and everything in between is evident. She knew all of the answers to my questions and thought of important details that I hadn’t. She knew exactly what to price our house at and ended up getting us offers over asking price. She was incredibly quick to respond to me anytime I had questions and explained things in a way that made sense. I never, ever felt pushed by her...she is one of the kindest people I have met and truly cares for her clients. I highly recommend Sabrina, she is a fantastic realtor.
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December 2019 by Mae Simple
I found Sabrina through her excellent reviews online. You never know when read reviews if people are telling the truth and it's hard to trust someone you don't know with something as big as the sale of your home. I am extremely lucky to have found Sabrina! She helped me navigate thru a difficult time with the Sale of my house. She managed every bit of it with compassion and professionalism. She was spot-on with her recommendation for the list price of my home. She guided me through the entire process and her quick response to my calls or text was amazing. She had excellent contacts for my long-distance move and helped me to coordinate the process on both ends. My expectations are extremely high and she did not disappoint me. I can't say enough good things about Sabrina! I just wish I could work with someone like her in all of my business transactions. My life would be so much easier.
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December 2016 by Wes Battson
We have been very impressed with Sabrina as our home listing agent! We have worked with her for over a year. She has helped us search for new homes in Butte County. Listed our current home and also was able to assist in locating a good real estate agent out of the area for us. In regards to the sale of our home she was on the ball, knowledgable, helpful and her personality is spectacular! We have worked with many real estate agents and she has been the best by far! If we ever move back to this area I would not hesitate to use her again! Thank you!
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December 2016 by Amanda K (Tessri and Val)
I was so lucky to have Sabrina as my realtor to help me as a first time house seller. She always went above and beyond to help me with every step of the process, even helping me to clean the house at one point to get ready for a surprise visit from a prospective buyer! She responded quickly to any communication at any time of day. I could not have done this without her and I recommend her to anyone, seller or buyer.
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December 2016 by Carol Ruth
Sabrina was my daughter's realtor for the purchase of her new home in Chico. Sabrina is a joy to work with and was there for her every step of the way. She is extremely knowledgeable about the neighborhoods and where our daughter would be interested in purchasing a home. She was able to find the perfect home for her to purchase within weeks of starting her search and worked tirelessly to attend to every detail necessary to get her offer accepted and to facilitate a quick close. We have only the highest praise for Sabrina's people skills, attention to detail and knowledge of her business - she is a true pro!
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December 2016 by Rebecca Klein
I feel so incredibly lucky to have Sabrina as my realtor. I was absolutely blown away by her commitment, positivity, attention to detail, honesty, professionalism, warmth, and perseverance. She help me navigate the murky waters of buying my first house, and made the process easier and less stressful than I ever thought possible. She answered every single one of my million questions (literally) and worked around my busy schedule. Many nights, I would turn to my buying partner and we would talk about how amazing Sabrina is and how grateful we are, for everything she did for us. Sabrina really went above and beyond, with continuous update emails, late meetings at my house, and incredibly knowledgeable advice. She even came with us to sign our final paperwork, and drove all the way to Oroville (while I was at work) to record our names. I will recommend her to anyone and everyone. There is no way I’d let one of my friends hire anyone else.
