"We found Sarah and Courtney through a blind email to the Portside website, and at first, we didn’t realize our good luck. At the time, we lived out of state but had been looking at property online in Maine. We corresponded with them and talked on the phone, then planned a trip to Portland. Before we arrived, Courtney sent us a detailed list of n..."
"We found Sarah and Courtney through a blind email to the Portside website, and at first, we didn’t realize our good luck. At the time, we lived out of state but had been looking at property online in Maine. We corresponded with them and talked on the phone, then planned a trip to Portland. Before we arrived, Courtney sent us a detailed list of neighborhoods to explore, along with restaurants and coffee shops that she thought might suit us and our kids (as with so much else, her food recommendations were spot on). Courtney’s thoughtful planning for that trip set the tone for our relationship with her and Sarah during our nearly yearlong search to buy a home. We first met them on a cold, dreary weekend in February and were immediately impressed by Sarah’s deep knowledge of neighborhoods and schools and Courtney’s down-to-earth demeanor and attention to detail. There wasn’t much to see - at least one just-listed place canceled our showing because they’d already accepted an offer. This would turn out to be par for the course. But despite a chaotic, fast-moving, and frustrating market, with low inventory, high prices, and rising interest rates, Courtney and Sarah never lost faith in our ability to find the right place. They were wise, responsive, and constantly available to consult, troubleshoot, and advise. They guided us through a nail-biting night when an offer deadline was suddenly moved up and we were looking at documents on our phones while trying to feed our kids dinner. They consoled us when great properties danced just out of our reach. And finally, they helped us find and clinch the deal on a house that makes sense for our family, and that we love. Even after we closed, their faithful and generous support didn’t end. They have been fonts of knowledge on all things homeowner-related. We’re relieved to have made it this far, but bummed that we don’t get to hang out with Courtney and Sarah on weekends anymore! We can’t say enough about their great work ethic, kindness, and commitment to their clients. They’re a terrific team and we’ll always be grateful for their support and straightforwardness during a stressful, but ultimately rewarding, house hunt."
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— Vanessa & Will