Happy Sellers We first met Kim & Lynell while they were showing a home near our neighborhood. We went to compare prices versus properties. They were extremely professional and pleasant to talk with, and made us feel at home. We knew we were going to sell our home soon and had not yet decided on a realtor. After our visit, there was no question we would contact Golden Realty and we were pleasantly surprised with the result of our first contact. Kim must have spent hours comparing properties and values and then presented us with professional comparison book complete with suggestions on how to price it as well as how to show it. All this without any commitment from us. It didn’t take long to decide to use Golden Realty as our realtor and would do so again anytime. Even in this slowing market Kim was able to sell our home for a good price and walk us through the "whole house inspection" issues. We felt comfortable that our interest was being cared for at all times and Kim continued to keep us updated as to changes in the market, as well as any other items that arose. We couldn’t have done this without the competent and professional people at Golden Realty. We recommend Golden Realty to all of you, and if you decide not to use them, we wish you the best of luck, you will need it. Sincerely-    --Bill & Mary Roberts

Buyer's Specialist Karen Church was the buyer’s agent for my recent home purchase. I found Karen to be extremely professional, yet at the same time she took the time to get to know me and my family so that she could find the home that best fit our needs. She consistently went out of her way to provide the best possible service during the home search as well as during the negotiations when were making the final purchase. Karen and her team were quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had during the process. Because Karen took the time to find out what our needs were as a family, she provided valuable feedback on each house and could recognize when we were looking at something that wasn’t right for us. We must have looked at just about every house on the market by the time we found the perfect home, and Karen was there not just to get me to buy something that was close enough, but to provide a reality check when I was about to settle for something. In all, my experience with Karen was excellent during all phases of the home buying experience. We’ve been in our house for several months now, and Karen still checks in now and then to see if we need anything. I would definitely recommend Karen Church to anyone looking for a home!    --Jared Nagel

Raving Testimonial Kim and Lynell are professional, compassionate and just good people. (Having Goldens must have something to do with it!) They assisted our family every step of the way in preparing to sell our parents' home and getting it on the market as soon as possible. Kim sold our home in 2 days, with 6 offers over the list price. She and Lynell exceeded all of the good things we had been told about doing business with Golden Realty. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a quality customer service experience.    --Alicia & Angela Pershern

First Time Home Buyers The morale of the family is up and we are very pleased with the outcome, it was certainly well worth it! Your advice and knowledge is invaluable and there is a reason that you do as well as you have......kudos to you and Lynell!!    --Matt & Ruth Beardsley

To Whom It May Concern: I write this letter of recommendation not because it was requested, but because I offered. I was a practicing attorney in Eugene for 25+ years. One of the areas of my practice was real estate law. I have met and dealt with hundreds of realtors in that time. I can say unqualifiedly that there is a huge difference in ability and commitment among realtors. In November 2005, my wife and I tried to market one of our properties by ourselves. I believed that being an attorney and knowing how to do the required paperwork, we could sell it ourselves. Suffice it to say we showed the property to over thirty "interested" buyers in response to our FOR SALE BY OWNER sign in front of the house. Countless realtors solicited us for a listing. Finally, we got smart. We discovered that an expert realtor was necessary for marketing and for closing the sale. After thoroughly checking out credentials, reputations, and marketing strategies, our choice of realtors was clear...Kim Heddinger. She and her assistant Lynell, helped us truly prepare the property for the current market. After 6 months of being available with us in charge, Kim was at the helm and sold it in 5 days for 98% of our listing price. To our regret we didn't hire her from the very beginning. Without qualification, my wife and I would recommend Kim Heddinger and her assistant, Lynell Stokes, as your realtors. You may contact us if you wish.    --Charles & Ruth Anne Gudger

Testimonial We found Kim through word of mouth recommendation. When we were moving to Eugene from across country, Kim was the only real estate agent out of four with whom we corresponded who was responsive to our requests for information even when we weren't at first looking to buy a house. We've now both sold and bought a house utilizing Kim's services. As a selling agent, Kim named a figure for the sales price of our home, which sounded too good to be true. But then received a signed offer to purchase within five days of being on the market. Kim and Lynell have the expertise, the experience, a great website, and they know this local market and its neighborhoods excedingly well. When we bought with Kim as our agent, she guided us through the process, and facilitated our negotiations and inspections. Kim and Lynell are a super team. We will never use anyone else for our real estate needs, and recommend them most highly.    --Lynette & Rob

Testimonial for Kim Buying and selling a house is no easy task, especially if you are doing so and moving to a new state. However, with the assistance of Kim and Lynell, the process of buying our new home was simplified and we could not have asked for better service. Kim and Lynell were our "eyes and ears" while our new house was being constructed, providing pictures of the progress being made since we could not be there to witness it ourselves. In addition, when the time came for our house to be finished and ready for us to move in, Kim really pushed to make sure that timelines were being met and that all construction was finished on time. And if all that weren't enough to make Kim the best agent we have ever worked with, six months later she has still been available to help us as needed with various issues. Kim and Lynell are more than a great team to work with; they have become our friends and we would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone. Thank you Kim and Lynell for everything. You are truly fantastic ladies and we couldn't have made this move without you.    --Joyen & Michael Pendowski

"We were first time buyers and consider ourselves bright people, so we educated ourselves, gathering as much real estate related information from books, news media, friends, family & colleagues. Some people suggested that we might not even need a realtor, that we could do it ourselves. So, after dipping our toes in the water, we quickly realized that alone was not the way to go. We needed someone with expertise in the local real estate market, someone with experience. Basically, we wanted the job done right. A good friend of ours recommended Kim, so we called and the ball got rolling pretty quickly. In the end, Kim found us a wonderful home. We could not have asked for a better realtor. Kim was thoroughly professional, always efficient and really just a pleasure to work with. And most importantly to us, she was always upfront and honest. In the beginning, when we weren't as discerning as we should have been, Kim correctly steered us away from certain homes, even when though those same homes may have resulted in a bigger profit margin for her. It was all the little things that made the difference for us. Like our friend did for us, we would recommend Kim in a heartbeat.”    --A. White & J. DeVries

"Just want you to know that we know you work hard for the fee you get from your clients.  We also know that we, as buyers and sellers, are paying for the years of experience you've got under your belt, not just the hours you put in on our behalf right now. We KNOW you know way more than we do about this whole process and we would be fools to try to do it without you."    --Rebecca & Sharon Flynn

“Since the real estate market was so hot, we decided to try and sell our home on our own to save money. To our dismay, we failed. We decided to interview several top real estate agents and make a decision based on integrity, professionalism, experience and enthusiasm. After interviewing Kim Heddinger, we found all those qualities and more. Kim was hired for the task of selling our home and succeeded in closing the sale in less than the average market time and at the price we were asking.”    --Ben & ReNae Bopp

"Randall and I want to thank you again for doing such a fine job. Your website is the best, and in our extensive experience as custom home builders, your professionalism in the field is unparalleled. We could never have anticipated such a quick sale; the only downside is that our professional relationship was cut short!"    --Rose and Randall Brant-Brant Custom Homes

"I can't believe how smooth everything went…Kim has bought and sold for me several times and each transaction was the same -efficient, smooth and complete. I felt as if I was informed every step of the way. And the energy level - even when I don't have business with Kim - I still call just to get a boost! I have recommended Kim to my neighbors and family and get consistent feedback - she's the best! Frankly, I agree. When you only want the very best - talk to Kim."    --Valerie Stillwell

"Kim did a wonderful job for us. We really appreciated how she kept on top of all the different components required for the home buying and selling process. If we ever move again, Kim will be the first person we call. I miss talking to her everyday. We not only had a great working relationship, but gained a friend."    --Linda Hansen and Chris Hamilton

“Thanks alot Kim. We really appreciate your enthusiasm and your ethical professionalism. We feel really comfortable and fortunate to have found someone so trustworthy, thanks again.”    --Greg and Lena Leon

“There is a huge difference in how Kim sells real estate versus the way others sell real estate. Kim Heddinger is an outstanding Realtor, and we recommend her to everyone looking to buy or sell a home.”    --L. Gruese

“We tried to sell our home on our own, then we listed it with another realtor, but had no success. Fortunately, we decided to list our home with Kim Heddinger. Our home sold quickly and without complication. If we sell another home in the future, we will go directly to Kim.”    --Linda K.

“Had we hired Kim from the beginning, we would have saved ourselves considerable time, energy, and money. She priced and marketed our home perfectly, kept us informed at all times, and got our home sold! Kim’s extensive knowledge of real estate, positive attitude, great communication skills, tenacity, and professionalism made all the difference.”    --Rick Gaultney

"Focused on service and results" this is how I could best describe Kim Heddinger. Kim's straightforward approach cuts through all the fluff and gets right to the issues that benefit her clients. Having Kim as your advocate in buying or selling a home is a huge advantage in today's complex transactions."    --Kevin Simrin, Broker/Owner RE/MAX Integrity

"We at Fidelity National Title love doing business with Kim Heddinger. Kim is always professional, honest and gets the job done. She makes our jobs easier and is a great part of our transaction team. It is always our pleasure to work with Kim."    --Mary Sullivan, Branch Manager Fidelity National Title

Our family has now bought three houses through Kim and sold one house (in less than two days and above our asking price!) and we give her our very highest recommendation.  She is fun to work with, on-the-ball, knows all the tricks of the trade to protect your interests, and values integrity over making a buck.    --Rebecca Flynn

"It is my pleasure to relate our experience with Kim Heddinger. Due to my wife's declining health, it was necessary to sell our farm and move into town where health care was more timely. This was not a routine exchange of property since rural property is unique and appeal only to discriminating buyers, whereas the special requirements for a home severely limit the number of buyers from which to choose. We talked with a number of real estate agents before deciding to work with Kim because of her professionalism and enthusiasm, her great experience and esoteric grasp of the market, and her selfless determination to work for best the interest of her clients. She sold our farm quickly and at the price we asked for. When searching for a new home in town Kim forwent an easy, quick commission. We were in her office preparing to sign a contract for a house. She said, "Do you really want this house? I'm sure I can do better for you". And she did. She found the perfect house for us. If a person has property to sell or wants to buy property, the best decision that person can make is phone Kim; the worst decision that person can make is not calling Kim."    --A.L. Erisman

"KIM IS GREAT!!!"    --Laura McClain