“Kim Wemlinger Chaffin is the consummate professional. She does not merely buy and sell Real Estate. If that is all you require then there are many folks who work in that field. Kim, by comparison, alters the trajectory of lives with her mastery of the science and the art of her profession, her infectious enthusiasm, and her intuitive ability to connect with people in the place where they are.

 

    Upon the passing of our father, we needed to place the unique waterfront property that was his home on the market. Kim immediately grasped that we were not just selling our father’s home: we were selling his legacy and the product of a lifetime of hard work and passion.  Her compassion was obvious and genuine but she also understood that we needed her to bring a dispassionate voice to this process. One that we were incapable of providing for ourselves. That she managed to do that for us while maintaining a level of empathy and understanding is a testament to depth of her character as a human being.

 

    Of the many Realtors we interviewed, Kim was the only one to offer up the fact that the comps that she had pulled prior to our meeting bore no relation to the property she was visiting. She said as much and suggested that she wanted to go back and cast a broader net to get a more accurate appraisal before proffering a suggested listing price if, of course, we didn’t mind. She got back to us promptly and provided a range of prices at which we might list. Kim explained her process, her reasoning, and the benefits and drawbacks associated with each price point. When asked her for professional opinion, she told us the price she would opt for were it her property and why. We deferred to her professional judgment. It turned out to be an incredibly sound choice on our part. 

 

    Kim’s approach to marketing was well beyond anything I would have ever have imagined. Creative, cutting edge, and innovative she appeared to leave no stone unturned. Her mastery of technology and understanding of the power of image was, in a word, artful. The entire family was emotionally moved by the video she produced to introduce the home to the market. The 3-D tour of the home was by far the best and smoothest experience I have ever had with such an application. Apparently, the market was impressed by her work as well. By my count, 32 visits were scheduled in the first 48 hours.

 

    The house went on the market on a Thursday morning at 8:00 AM. By Friday evening, we had 6 offers all over the asking price. It was exactly what she had predicted for the price that we opted to list at and why she had suggested it as our best option. Kim sent us the various offerings and helped us understand the nuances of each. While the choice was ours, she was instrumental in talking us through the process and ultimately we opted to follow her advice without reservation. It included this bit of wisdom from her: “I am a firm believer that transactions finish the way they start and you should always meet people with the same enthusiasm that they bring to a process.” That resonated with us. It speaks to a business philosophy grounded in honest interactions and ethically derived choices. 

 

    Bottom line is we were delighted with the buyers who purchased our father’s home, the incredible ease of the transaction, and the guidance and support of Kim Wemlinger Chaffin without whom none of this would have happened.  Two families have now known positive change, change that may effect generations, as a direct result of Kim’s extraordinary efforts. Thank you Kim, for everything.”

 

Lowell T. Ramey

 

“The one who plants trees knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to undertand the meaning of life.”  -  Rabindranath Tagore”- Sean M.