Minerva Place (Lifestyle Destination Website)

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Peter Baloff, Visionary Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer: Hal Feldman takes his job seriously and represents his client with the kind of ethical responsibility that goes well beyond all other brokers and agents I have ever encountered. A pleasure to work with. The fact that I continually do business with Hal and recommend him to others speaks volumes.

(Provided 100% top marks in performance evaluation)

(Hal's Note:  Scheduled to launch in May 2012, this website www.minervaplace.com is amazing [yes, I saw the preview].  If you get a chance, stop by and see them at Continental Plaza in Coconut Grove.  This testimonial is based on me finding them a long-term corporate office lease.)

Bradley Horowitz (Google Executive)

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Hal's dedication is unrivaled.  He was always available, informative, patient and helpful.  It was truly a pleasure to turn all the responsibilities over to him and be able to alleviate myself of all the stress and inconveniences associated with transactions of this nature.  He is as trustworthy and hard-working as they come, I will certainly use him again and recommend him to all my friends.

(Provided 100% top marks in performance evaluation)

(Hal's Note:  I actually sold Bradley's father's property.  The family had a Miami-area vacation home that was no longer being used.  With everyone in the family quite busy, they asked me to handle this top to bottom.  It was my pleasure to do so...)

Veronica Mosqueda (Sold)

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Hal,

Being in a tough situation of almost being foreclosed, your expertise saved me and in return I was able to successfully short sale my home. Your professionalism speaks for itself.  Thank you very much for helping me start a new chapter in my life.    -Veronica

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(Provided 100% top marks in performance evaluation)

(Hal's Note:  It was my pleasure to work with Veronica, as she is serving in our military out of Homestead.  I thank her for her service to our country.)

Roberto Fleitas III, Esquire (Bought)

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Hal,
 
Thank you for your cooperation in bringing this transaction to a close. Your professionalism, diligence and honesty are truly appreciated and my family and I are eternally grateful.

It was a privilege working with you.

(Provided 100% top marks in performance evaluation)

(Hal's Note:  Roberto was so impressed with my services that he is recommending me to be an REO representative with a local bank his firm represents.)

Greg Reynolds (Bought)

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Hal was my 3rd realtor in 5 months.  As soon as I met him, I knew with his approach towards our search that he would find me a home for my family.  Any realtor can sell or buy a house.  Hal found homes, there is a difference!  He quickly learned that my needs and what I was looking for would make it fairly difficult to locate the perfect one.  Well, after only about 1 month working with Hal, in a fairly active and competitive market, he did it.  He worked tirelessly throughout that time, was extremely punctual and always was easily accessible.  It also helped that he was a Philadelphia fan.  It made the bond even stronger.  I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your hard work and dedication.  There will be barbecues in the near future and you will be one of the first invited.  Thanks again.

(Provided 100% top marks in performance evaluation)

(Hal's Note:  It was a pleasure working with a Philly fan!  Since he moved into his new house, the Phillies are 9-0, so I call Greg a 'rally cap')

Bonnie & Rick Muller (Pinecrest trade-up)

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Hal did a super job presenting the property to us.  He was very knowledgeable and professional when he was showing the house.  He took time to know all of the ins and outs of the property, as well as the legal. He was very accommodating when showing the house to us and our family (son, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law). 

In fact, it was he that made us buy the house. Unlike any other agent, he was able to help us picture ourselves in the house with descriptions of where my caterer would set up when we threw parties or where to sit so that the TV viewing angle was good from the informal dinner table.

This photo was taken about 5 minutes after the moving trucks left.  Bonnie and Rick were so accommodating and I can't thank them enough for their kind words!

(Provided 100% top marks in performance evaluation)

(Hal's Note:  Just outside of the closing, Bonnie, who had her own agent, took the time to stop me and tell me I was the sole reason for her buying the house.  As a listing agent, I couldn't have asked for nicer words!)

Brion Bailey (Certified General Accountant)

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I have talked together with my spouse about our experience with "Miami Hal" in our capacity as purchasers of a Brickell 2 bedroom condominium. The conclusion was that Hal delivered exactly what we required.

We  made an unsuccessful trip from Canada to Miami in January 2011 for an offer that collapsed. In April 2011, we had a family vacation in the Mexican Riviera Maya and I hopped an inexpensive plane from Cancun to Miami and an accepted offer on a better property is now closing today.

During the second trip, my goals were redefined to (a) lower maintenance fees due to expected future exchange fluctuations and (b) Hal would select a target property (he knew our requirements from the first trip) and it was not to have the feel of a condominium for us. i,.e. I did not want to pay money for a rental feeling since I might just as well rent in that case. I was also looking for a large balcony which would be a plus.

Hal succeeded in all fronts and in particular, our "new to us" end unit condo (with a wrap-around balcony) has a 180 degree waterfront view that is astounding, however, only because of the undeveloped waterfront lot immediately in front of the condo. We could not afford a waterfront price but the expectancy is that a development on the 3 acre waterfront lot will not proceed for say, 10 years. In either case, we win since the side southern views are amazing and are permanent.

I currently have somewhat buyers remorse in that we could have marginally overpaid since I fell in love with the view but I believe that the price we paid was essentially for a regular listing without a 180 degree waterfront view. Hence, this is our bonus in dealing with "Miami Hal."

The condo is also immediately leased on a one year lease (what existing tenant couldn't resist a 180 degree view) as my spouse is currently unable to retire immediately.

I would unequivocally recommend Hal, a Remax Realtor, and in particular, since I am a professional accountant, I find that he also adheres to the highest ethical standards that one could expect in the real estate industry.

Brion Bailey, Certified General Accountant (CGA)
New Westminster, BC (suburb of Vancouver, BC)
Canada

Steven Sanders (Professor and Author)

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Hal is a consummate professional. In terms of knowledge of neighborhoods, access to city services, and locations of places of interest to me, Hal was a complete a guide as I could want. He knows the real estate business thoroughly and guided me through all of its intricacies.

At the same time, he not only listened to me and consistently prompted me for my input and concerns. I always felt like I was "in the loop" and controlled the decision-making process. Hal promised to be there to help and that is exactly what he did. I'm grateful to have had such an honest, conscientious, and understanding real estate professional to work with me.

Even after the closing Hal has been checking with me on a regular basis and continued to offer his assistance and expertise. He has my unqualified recommendation.

(Provided 100% top marks in performance evaluation)

Kelly Reardon (First Time Home Buyer)

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Hal Feldman is very professional, prompt, knowledgeable in selling houses. No words can describe how greatly appreciated he was with working on getting the dream home we desired. We will HIGHLY recommend him to anyone we know finding a home.

(Provided 100% top marks in performance evaluation)

(Hal's Note:  I take particular pride in this one because when I first met Kelly and Marcos they told me how they lost their 'dream house'.  After a few weeks, we were right back at that same home.  With the right approach toward the short sale, they GOT their dream house!)

James Shields (Seller of townhome in Pinecrest)

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I understand the nature of the depressed market in Miami.  This depression allows [other] listing realtors to list properties with claims and promises of "top dollar" sales prices.

When the ink dried on the listing agreement, [my prior] listing realtor invariably started finding things "wrong" with the property and pressured me for massive price reductions based solely on low-ball offers from persons connected to the real estate industry.

I received none of this abuse from you. Thanks!

(Provided 100% top marks in performance evaluation)

(Hal's Note:  This is why I always tell it straight from the beginning.  Pricing wrong leads to frustration.  It also lowers the Realtor's credibility when they have to beg to reduce the price.  This townhouse sold within 14 days of listing with no price reductions and at a price slightly higher than estimated.)

Mitchell Holder (Thornton, Davis & Fein, P.A.)

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I switched Realtors mid way through looking for my first home when I met Hal at one of his listings. It was one of the best decisions I made throughout this process. Hal worked very hard, showed me many properties until we found one that worked for me and always went above and beyond and was happy to do so. I am fortunate that I met a Realtor with such dedication, commitment and attention to detail. I feel that I have a Realtor for life and I will use Hal for all my real estate needs in the future.

Anthony Crupi (owner of Assure America Title Company)

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You are a true professional and a very understanding person. I realize how frustrated you could have become during the Herrera closing because of our server crashing causing your closing not to go as planned and as smooth as we all would of liked. Instead, you were patient and understanding, wish more clients were like you.  So, thank you Hal.

(Hal's Note: comments provided after a server crash delayed and mucked up a close for three days.  This company rocked putting things back together, by the way.)

Peter Baloff (Hollywood Screenwriter)

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Hal Feldman was without a doubt the best real estate agent I've ever worked with by far! Yes, he's thorough, attentive, knowledgeable and professional, but more importantly, he keeps his cool when things get rough and represents his clients' best interests at all times, preferring to conduct himself honorably rather than just close a sale. I have recommended him to friends and family, which is the best compliment paid to any professional.

(Provided 100% top marks in performance evaluation)