I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the extraordinary service I received from an exceptional member of your staff by the name of Fariba Ferdowsi. I was introduced to Fariba by a referral. he warm and straightforward manner put me at ease from the start. From the moment I met her, I was confident that she would be successful in obtaining for me the optimum price for my home.
Fariba is extremely confident, energetic and enthusiastic. She is so multi-talented that at times I felt as if I was working with three people instead of one. She is a gifted agent, creative artist and photographer. The advertising literature she produced for my home, her expert staging, and the pictures she put on the Internet were key in selling my place so quickly.
My sister, Marge Kane, met Fariba. Marge has over thirty years of experience in the Real Estate Industry as a broker, manager and top producing agent. She was impressed with Fariba's real estate expertise, honesty and integrity and felt that I had perfect agent working for me.
Weichert Realty is extremely fortunate to have such a superb representative working on their behalf. I would recommend Fariba to anyone buying or selling a home, as I had a very positive experience working with her. She is a veritable gem and a true credit to her profession.
Sincerely,
Joan Bishop
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To Whom It May Concern
Re: Fariba Ferdowsi
As a former client, I am happy to write this letter of recommendation for Fariba Ferdowsi, a real estate agent in Northern Virginia. Ms. Ferdowsi was our real estate agent for the recent sale of our home in Rockville, MD. My husband and I were deeply impressed by her skills and talents, qualities that enabled the sale of our home to happen quickly, in a manner that pleased both the buyers and sellers.
It takes a combination of skills to be an effective real estate agent. Ms. Ferdowsi possesses these skills to an unusual degree and applies them successfully in her work. These capacities are reflected in the various components of selling a house:
Pricing the house. The first thing to attract a buyer’s attention is the price of the house. If it is too high, he may automatically disregard the property; if it is too low, he may doubt the property’s quality and desirability. Ms. Ferdowsi worked diligently to price our home competitively, taking into consideration the property, the neighborhood and the market. After forming her estimated range, she consulted with my husband and me as to our recommendation. The accuracy of her pricing was confirmed by the assessor who evaluated the house prior to its sale.
Presentation of the house. Ms. Ferdowsi’s artistic talents came into play in this component of the sale. The ability to present a home attractively and honestly is crucial. A good real estate agent realizes the selling points of the house and attunes these to the expectations of buyers. Too often agents are careless in their efforts to ensure that the house is clean and appealing; it also happens that agents try to present a middle-income house as a “wannabe” upper-income home, with disappointing results. Ms. Ferdowsi built on the strengths of the house and highlighted its most pleasing aspects. The house was decorated simply but beautifully. The less attractive aspects of the house, older appliances, were strengthened with the addition of homeowner’s insurance. The end result was an inviting atmosphere that readily impressed visitors.
Photos of the house. Photos are a key element of selling a house, as these are used to present the property on the Internet and in brochures and postcards. Ms. Ferdowsi is a gifted photographer. She carefully arranged and photographed each room of the house, showing it off to its best advantage. One has only to look at the mediocre, even dismal, photos of houses on the Internet to grasp the importance of this aspect of the sale.
Additional strategies for the sale. In addition to the usual strategies of the Internet, open houses and brochures, Ms. Ferdowsi also prepared a promotion card for the house that was sent to residents of nearby apartment complexes, many of whom are possible first-time home buyers. The advertisement highlighted the favorable mortgage rate compared to current rental fees and presented the house as ideal for investors who may wish to buy the house as a rental property.
Communication. Last but not least, Ms. Ferdowsi’s communication skills contributed greatly to the ease and success of selling the house. She was always available to talk to us, anytime. She counseled us on every aspect of the sale, always offering helpful, patient advice. Her experience and competence as an agent are complimented by her open, friendly manner.
The final result. Our house was sold after being on the market for only ten days. All our acquaintances were surprised by the speed and success of the sale. We simply tell them, “We had Fariba as our agent.”
My husband and I would unhesitatingly recommend Ms. Ferdowsi to anyone who wishes to work with an experienced, talented, honest and friendly real estate agent.
Sincerely,
Suellen Treadwell
"Fariba was a delight to work with. She took the time to discuss all of our options and really listened to our priorities. Her understanding of the market and her explanations were clear, thorough and knowledgeable.
Jane Dunnington
Dear Fariba,
We wanted to thank you again for finding us our new home. It is absolutely the perfect home for us and we could not be happier.
From your initial consultation through final closing, you were an exceptional agent. Your patience and insightful advice allowed us to identify our joint expectations and express our individual perspectives. You provided us with clear and direct answers to our questions, and prompted us to carefully consider all of our options during each step of the process. Most impressive was your ability to discover exactly what we were looking for and then take proactive and creative efforts to close the deal. Your negotiation and communication skills, especially during the post-contract period, were essential to keeping everything on track. What we are trying to say is that we could not have done it without you. Thank you!
We are very happy in our new home and plan to spend many years there, but when the time comes, there is no question you will be the one to find us the next home!
Warmest Regards,
Jack and Kelli Ann
