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Dec 18, 2016
I can not say enough positive things about James Cottrell. He was our relator in 2008 when we bought our home in Beaumont, CA. He was our relator when we sold that same home in November of 2016.
James is very knowledgeable and will communicate with you every step of the way. This was extremely important since we have lived in Washington for the past four years. James took care of everything and we did not need to even fly down at all. He communicated with our property management company and arranged for painters and cleaners.
A neighbor called me about a leaky sprinkler and James immediately took action, went over to the property and shut the water off. A profession took care of the problem the following Monday.
The trait that sets James apart from others is that he empowers his clients. He respects your choices and the fact that buying or selling your home is a major life event.
In a world where so much is about business and profit, James is a Lighthouse beaming light back onto true customer service and in being client centered.
We are buying in Washington and wished he was licenced out here too, so we could use him again.
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- Chris Allen recommends James Cottrell
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Feb,5 2020
Ebony Semien
Another 5 Star review!
How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
5
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELL
James was amazing throughout our entire home buying process, always patient, kind and understanding. No matter the time of day or night, James always responded quickly to answer our questions or break down the process to put us at ease. Great realtor!!
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- Ebony Semien recommends James Cottrell
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Oct 25, 2016
Mr. James Cottrell was very efficient with our real estate transaction. We had a party that was difficult to please during the sale of our property. Mr. Cottrell was very kind, attentive, and very patient with this individual, thus ending in the sale of our property.
Thank you,
Cynthia Carter
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- Cynthia Carter recommends James Cottrell
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I’m very happy to give Mr. James Cottrell the best review I can. Due to ‘special & stressful circumstances’ I have doubts that even 1 in 100 realtors would have ‘stuck-it-out’ with me.
This sale was difficult. Yet from the beginning contract to the finishing signatures, more than a year later, James was always happy to explain anything I needed help with; everything was explained and transparent.
This property was in a Trust and nearly in foreclosure - (renters not paying rent)
James was so very knowledgeable and patient with the many ‘issues’ or seeming roadblocks preventing the sale. The eviction process for 5 individual bedrooms- renters refusing to show those bedrooms- renters diligently showing prospective buyers where there was perceived damage (notes taped to walls) or any possible action to prevent a sale (stealing the ‘For Sale’ sign etc) With renters finally evicted, a family member moved in with 4 other people and changed the locks. Longer story shorter :-) and due to James’ good counsel, we were finally able to have a successful ‘Open House’.
James is a true professional, an expert Realtor-Broker, he knows how to price your house- (not too high, not too low).
He was great at working with a Trust … possible foreclosure … eviction options … and I’m certain much more … and even emotional support (I had MANY questions) He has a kind heart & he never ‘loses-his-cool’ :-)
When I was signing paperwork with the Escrow specialist, after I said how much I respected James, he said: “All realtors are NOT created equal, when James says he’ll DO something, he DOES it and usually earlier than expected; he’s a professional, he follows through.”
Yes, he ‘follows through’ … he’s honest, has integrity … he’s a very knowledgeable & stellar Realtor/Broker. I will recommend James Cottrell for anyone needing help with selling their house- land- even a commercial property.
So many thanks & my very best to James.
Robin R.
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- Robin R.
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How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
5
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELL...
Being first time buyers James was very patient and answered all our real estate questions.
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- Noemi Flamenco
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How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
5
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELL
Resourceful and helpful
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- Mark Suarez Recommends James Cottrell
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Seller - Riverside, CA
Mar 29, 2016
James provided excellent customer service. He is knowlegeable, professional, timely and friendly. James is patient and available to answer questions at any hour. We will refer him to our friends and family. Thanks again James for selling our home!
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- D. and B. Smith recommends James Cottrell
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What can I say but, FANTASTIC. Buying a new home. A bit of anxiety with such a large purchase but one thing that helped my through the process was having James in my corner. He was with me every step or the way and I literally could not have done it without him. Any questions I had, he was quick to get me the answers I needed to make all the decisions that were required to get the process completed. I will certainly be calling James if I decide to upgrade in the future. He is simply the best in my opinion. Thank you, James. A+A+A+A+A+A+ Aaron Harrison
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- Bo Harrison
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Submitted:6/7/2019 3:08 PM
Daphne Fairbairn
How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
5
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELL|
James is everything you could hope for as a seller's agent and more. He is extremely personable, knowledgeable, competent, and efficient. He always responded to our texts and emails immediately and he always had the answers and advice we were seeking. He kept in touch regularly as we were preparing to put our house on the market and provided excellent advice on all aspects of the process. Unlike other realtors we have dealt with in past sales, James provided a stager as part of his services, and her services were a real plus in selling our house quickly (we received 6 offers in three days). He helped us evaluate the offers, adeptly negotiated the sale, and very efficiently guided us through the escrow process and final closing. Through everything, James was relaxed and friendly, truly a pleasure to work with. We recommend him very highly and with absolutely no reservations.
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- Daphne Fairbairn recommends James Cottrell
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Professional, kind and caring are all words that describe James! James walked us through every step as we sold our house. He kept us updated through the process. We would highly recommend James!
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- Ashley Campbell
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1/4/2019
How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
4
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELL required
Very good
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- Patricia Kornegay recommends JAMES COTTRELL
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Investor
Apr 27, 2016
I highly recommend James Cottrel in any real estate transaction , He is very thorough in all aspects of the deal as well Professional . He was always available for Any questions or concerns and explained them in detail .
I will be definitely be choosing him for future transactions . He also very personal felt like I had known him years A+++++++++
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- Donald Spence recommends James Cottrell
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4/27/2019
How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
5
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELL required
Our family was referred to James by our realtor out of state...helping us find a new home. James responded quickly and came over to meet with us regarding listing our home. He had a great presentation and many innovative ideas for selling our home. He was very kind and personable so we signed with him right away. Within a couple of days he scheduled photographs and videography...and got us exposure. Within a day of listing we had tons of showings...within a week we had multiple great offers. James is knowledgeable and a go getter!! He knows how to sell houses!! Don’t waste precious time with a realtor who will not get things done!!! Go with James!!
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- Lisa Cruz Recommends James Cottrell
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Transaction Coordinator
May 19, 2016
James Cottrell is someone I can honestly say is one of my favorite agents. He is always so organized and courteous. I can count on him to always be available for questions and requests. If you are looking to work with a Realtor, you most definitely want to schedule an interview with James. He is FANTASTIC!
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- Joye Ambrose recommends James Cottrell
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James rocks! He is a world of information and a true source to turn to with all things Real Estate.
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- Sophia Mike
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:7/31/2018
How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
5
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELL required
James did an outstanding job in helping us find our new home. Whatever was asked of him and wherever we wanted to look at houses no matter the distance he was up for the job. James kept us informed through out the buying process and made buying a new house a breeze. I will refer James to my family and friends whenever they need a realtor for either buying or selling a home.
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- michael vincent recommends JAMES COTTRELL
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Jun 2, 2016
James was outstanding in all aspects of the selling process. His advice was always on point and very helpful. He facilitated a very smooth and positive experience that allowed us to reach our goal. Wish we would have known him when we were buyers! We highly recommend him to all prospective buyers and sellers.
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- Tom & Karol Whaley recommends James Cottrell
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Area Director
Apr 18, 2016
James represented me on a rather difficult real estate sale. He stuck with the listing, utilized various marketing strategies and resources throughout the process. James communicated with us regularly and was very responsive and patient with our questions and suggestions. I appreciated his professionalism and would not hesitate to use him in the future or to recommend him to family and friends.
Thanks for your great work James!
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- Perry Schoulten recommends James Cottrell
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Buyer - Moreno Valley, CA
Mar 29, 2016
I looked for a house over a year, try many different " agents " without any positive results, I was very frustrated and ready to QUIT!! when my friend Steve Day, who bought a house a year ago, told me how James Cottrell help him to buy his house and how Happy he was with his Professionalism and results, that I decide to give my self another chance. Thank God I did!!! called James C. WOW!! I was very impress with his response and manner of guide me to find the right house, I couldn't do better than that phone call! now I have the house of my dreams!!! very satisfied with James professionalism, he got me into my house in 33 days!!
Am very thankful with Steve Day for recommend me James Cottrell. I want to do the something for you! Seriously do your self a favor and call him, you will no be disappointed! I GUARRANTY IT!!!
My name is Martha Magana, I bought a house in Moreno Valley on May 10, 2013 .
Thank You James!! will never thank you enough!!
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- Martha Magana recommends James Cottrell
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Account Manager
May 24, 2016
I work with many Realtors and I can say that James is among the best! He's always looking for ways to better serve his clients.
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- Patti MacGregor recommends James Cottrell
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Nov 10, 2016
Perfection in raising his daughters,cooking great meals or selling your home or property, James Cottrell strives to be the very best.
James has a great attitude and is very professional.
James Cottrell has a great amount of experience and education.
James is very efficient and always keeps the lines of communication open.
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- Linda&Harold Stein recommends James Cottrell
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Seller - Riverside, CA
Mar 29, 2016
James was very polite and professional. When we decide to sell our house (which we will), and buy again, we will call James to help us in the process.
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- Veronica Waugh recommends James Cottrell
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I recently closed an escrow with James Cottrell. I was completely impressed by his level of knowledge, professionalism and attention to detail throughout the transaction. I really appreciated that James was easy to communicate with and that I he was always available when we needed to talk. He had an excellent working relationship with his buyer and his lender, which makes a huge difference in making an escrow go smoothly from opening to closing. A big thank you!!!! It was a pleasure working with you!
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- Kathryn Evans
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How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
5
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELLrequired
First of all, we want to thank James Cotrell. James is a kind and very patient agent. He works so hard to keep his clients happy. I tell you there was a time when I was so stressed and had lots of anxiety that day! And somehow James texted to see how we were doing. I told him I was worried and tired too!! And his words I will never forget was "when you persevere, you'll always be happy with the outcome". I'm so glad he told me those words that day because I pushed even harder to have the house clean and ready for show. And indeed, it did have a great ending. If you want to sell your home or find your new home James is the person you want. He is the best and knows his profession. We been in our new home for a couple of weeks now. We are very happy. He helped us in this journey. You can totally trust he will be there till the end. We will miss him. He told us he is only a text away if we ever need anything in the Future. exp Realty Realtors you can trust.
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- Evelyn Gonzales
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2/6/2020
GERRARD SEMIEN
How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
5
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELL
James was very helpful during our home purchase and escrow period. He answered any questions that we had and went out of his way to help us with rates and talks with the lender and builders. It was our first home purchase and he helped guide us through the process!
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- Gerrard Semien recommends James Cottrell
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Real Estate Professional
Mar 2, 2016
I have had the pleasure of working James Cottrell for about 5 years now. As a real estate professional, I can confidently say that James is one of the best in our industry at marketing properties and at navigating the buying and selling processes for his clients. There are many types of personalities in our business, James is one of the most authentic and likable people you could ever meet. He just really cares about doing an amazing job for his clients!
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- Joseph Limo recommends James Cottrell
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Oct 15, 2016
My raw land took 1.5 years to sell but James persisted and it was sold with a short escrow period. The sale was handled very professionally and I was very pleased with the job James did for me.
I recommend him highly
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- Craig Dixon recommends James Cottrell
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Nov 23, 2016
I give James ☆☆☆☆☆! He sold us our home in 2009 and did such a great job from start to finish that he was the obvious choice for us when it came time to sell. This was a very emotional time for my husband and I. Not just because we were selling our home, but also because we feared that we were going to need to evict the tenant living there. Throughout the various phases of this process James was always there to answer any questions we had. Since my husband and i live out of state, James went above and beyond making many trips out to the property to do a myriad of tasks including finding painters, plumbers and handymen to prep the house for photos and sale. He was always there to help us through each step of the sale, from market research to inspections and paperwork. If you want someone that works hard, is super friendly, extremely knowledgeable, always offers several options and is insightful into the many different possible outcomes, James is definitely your man. I couldn't be more pleased. ☆☆☆☆☆
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- Jason Helton recommends James Cottrell
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Director/GM
Sep 6, 2016
Going through the process of purchasing a property is not something anyone looks forward to. Especially if you live out of town. James did an great job of making this experience go very smoothly. I would use James services again and would recommend James to anyone looking to purchase a home. THANK YOU!!!
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- Jose Villalobos recommends James Cottrell
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How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
5
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELL
To say that working with James was a pleasure would be a huge understatement. He went above and beyond
in his work of completing the sale of my property. He definitely loves what he does as is evidenced by the fact that he puts his heart and soul into handling every detail with the utmost of care and professionalism.
James was always available when I had a question or needed his help. He called me on a very regular basis to
keep me informed and updated on each interested party that he took to see the property.
James worked very hard to complete the sale and I am very happy with the results. Thanks Again James....
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- Donna Lufkin Recommends James Cottrell
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Jacquelynn Lee 6/26/19
How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
5
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELL
Being a single woman, I was very apprehensive about selling my house. James, however, made the whole process very easy and I was comfortable with his advice and help. Any questions I had he was prepared to answer in terms that I could understand. He was very patient with my sometimes silly questions, but I always was made to feel, by James, that taking care of my questions and my house for sale was his utmost importance. I never felt intimidate or fearful about the proceedings and, in fact, was amazed that James was so efficient and organized. He always went out of the way for me and I really appreciated it!I almost wish I had another house to sell so I could take advantage of James' experience again! I will most certainly recommend James to any friends or family that are thinking about selling a house.
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- Jacquelynn Lee recommends James Cottrell
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11/19/2018
How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
5
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELL required
If anyone is looking to buy or sell their home, I would highly recommend James for that job. He is very knowledgeable, very honest and trustworthy. I am extremely satisfied with his services.
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- Kalyana Sreeram recommends James Cottrell
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Oct 15, 2016
One of the best in business. Mr. Cottrell goes out of his way for customers, and services. Very patient and knowledgeable. I will refer anyone that needs an Agent in that area.
Thanks to Mr. Cottrell for his cooperation and patience in processing our property.
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- Nez Shahid recommends James Cottrell
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We are very happy with James as our Realtor Agent! He is nice, dependable, and most of all, he is professional in what he does as an agent. James sold our property in Riverside in a very short time. I will strongly recommend James to my friends, and family, and definitely with our future real estate needs.
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- Marilou Demontano
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Client Feedback on James Cottrell
How fast did your agent respond to your questions: 5 out of 5
How well did your agent use technology: 5 out of 5
How helpful was the support staff: 5 out of 5
How good was the auxiliary services we recommended: 5 out of 5
How did the closing go: 5 out of 5
How close did we meet your expectations: 5 out of 5
How likely are you to recommend us: 5 out of 5
Services used: Both
How did you find us: Other
Your most memorable moment
Everything... he is great at his job!
The moment you'd rather forget?
Nothing he is easy to deal with!
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- Kunversion Client Feedback
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Teacher
Apr 18, 2016
James represented my husband and me on our real estate sale and he was wonderful! I don't know much about these transactions, but James kept us informed and put up with all of my questions. I really appreciated his high level of communication and responsiveness! Agents are a dime a dozen, but great professional agents you can trust, in my experience, are few and far between. Give James a call!
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- Dina Schoulten recommends James Cottrell
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James is a professional! Not only does he have a great insight about the market but he also wants to ensure he understands your needs and situation and will do his best to meet. If your a buyer in these crazy times, James is the one to help you navigate these real estate waters. Highly recommend him.
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- Juan Z
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Homesellers
May 18, 2016
James Cottrell has done a great job assisting us in selling our home. He is always available, a great communicator and exudes enthusisam and a positive spirit. We appreciate his willingness to field all of our questions and keep us informed of the next steps in the process. We highly recommend him to everyone ready to sell or purchase a home
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- Tom & Karol Whaley recommends James Cottrell
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Program Manager
Sep 5, 2016
am writing to express my pleasure with real estate agent James Cottrell, who represented me in my recent purchase of a single-family home.
James guided me through the entire process, from loan prequalification to searching for houses to making the offer and closing the deal. I credit James and his team with a smooth, stress-free home-buying experience.
This was my first purchase of a property, and I am beyond grateful that James was able to make a typically stressful experience such a pleasurable one. James listened to what I wanted in a home and took time to thoroughly research properties to be sure I was viewing homes that matched my criteria, so as to not waste my time. James is savvy, personable and knows the market inside and out. I never could have gotten my dream home without him.
To reiterate, I am nothing but pleased with James Cottrell and his expertise and I recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home.
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- Kendra Cook recommends James Cottrell
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Oct 20, 2016
Mr Cottrell, did a excellent job selling my family's property quickly . He always kept the lines of communication open. I highly recommend him .
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- Crystal Harris recommends James Cottrell
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Buyer - Riverside, CA
Mar 29, 2016
What I was looking for in a Realitor during this Very Important process / decision was someone who would LISTEN, be patient, responsive, know the market / give my family excelent direction, execute what was critical and NOT give lip service. This is exactly what my wife and I experienced with James Cottrell. The process for my wife and I to find our "forever" home took 5 months. There was plenty on the market, but just not perfect for what we were looking for. James guided every step, and actually encouraged us to WAIT?? He wanted us to find our dream home as bad as we did. This is NO Cliche, James guided every step of escrow and made sure our best interest was ALWAYS executed. If your seriously looking for a teammate through this process and want your genuine best interest ALWAYS considered, then you need James Cottrell. Absolutely great experience with James during a process that was so critical for my family.
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- Kelsi Hubbard recommends James Cottrell
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How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
5
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELL|
James made buying our house a great experience he was reliable and professional and would highly recommend him to any one looking to purchase a house.
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- Evan Lee recommends James Cottrell
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Submitted:6/5/2019 10:35 AM
Mario Cruz
How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
5
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELL required
James did a amazing job once again for us. He got us into our first home, and within 4 1/2 years he sold that house and was able to get us into our new home all within 2 months. He was always there when we had questions and always had answers for us. James will always be our go to realtor. Thanks James
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- Mario Cruz Recommends James Cottrell
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How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
5
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELL
I found myself involved in a confusing quagmire of litigation when trying to sell the property my mother left to me upon her death. I had no clue what I was doing when by chance I came into contact with James Cottrell. An absolute Godsend. He guided me through a complex battle lasting over a year and a half. He never once complained about the many problems which arose & continually encouraged me to stay positive & not to give up. He was steady & persistent throughout the process & went far above & beyond what was required of an agent. I adore & appreciate James for oh so many reasons & will always choose him for my real estate needs & will definitely refer him to all my friends & family. Thanks James for all your amazing assistance. You have made an impossible situation bearable & I am eternally grateful.
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- Niraj Katz Recommends James Cottrell
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Broker
Mar 30, 2016
James provides the utmost professional service. He is efficient in everything he does. In todays market you have to be cutting edge in technology and he is a supreme guru. It's always to a pleasure to work with him knowing that I will receive outstanding, honest, and ethical service. He rocks!
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- Jerry Stapp recommends James Cottrell
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How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
5
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELL
James kept us informed of the progress of our sale. He was very frank and clear. He sent us video explanations (via email, since we don't live near the property that was for sale) of the status of offers and counter-offers that were short, to the point, and very clear and informative. I would recommend James without hesitation.
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- ROBERT REISS
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Jul 29, 2016
I feel the most important part of any real estate transaction is Communication. That communication needs to happen between Loan officer and Realtor as well as Realtor to client. I can honestly say that while closing this transaction with James all parties were on the "same page".
James is always thinking of a plan B, just in case. This is how he protects his clients and makes sure the little things get handled.
For us at Untied Mortgage its great to work with an agent that we consider a true professional.
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- Steve Rohn recommends James Cottrell
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How likely are you to recommend JAMES COTTRELL
5
Local knowledge
5
Process expertise
5
Responsiveness
5
Negotiation skills
5
Describe in detail your experience with JAMES COTTRELL
James is on it! He is knowledgeable, responsive, and a good negotiator. I would highly recommend his services.
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- Melissa Lee recommends James Cottrell
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May 16, 2016
Mr. James Cottrell did a fabulous job representing me as a buyer with my new acquisition. At all times Mr. Cottrell kept me abreast with all documents and communications. Over the years I have done business with many real estate professionals. I found Mr.Cottrell to stand above them all!
He is extremely knowledgeable with all facets of real estate. I would without a doubt ask Mr. Cottrell to represent me in any real estate transaction.
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- Wanda Mendoza recommends James Cottrell
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