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There is nothing better than receiving sincere thanks from my clients for a job well done. Some of my clients have shared their thoughts with you below.

Jo Anne’s on top of everything…

Ronnie and I are “damn Yankee” transplants from New England. We picked western North Carolina as our target retirement location after extensive online research…. Now then, being new to the Asheville/Hendersonville area, Ronnie and I had no idea where to turn for a trusted realtor. Because of her real estate career, Ronnie quickly found several listings we liked at Trulia.com, one of which belonged to Jo Anne. We liked Jo Anne’s warm and sunny disposition immediately. Throughout May and June, she showed us several listings in various locations around Hendersonville. Here’s what we learned about Jo Anne during that time, why we like her so much, and why we’d recommend her to anyone: *Response: From experience with so many realtors in the past, we had come to expect a reply to a phone call measured anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Not Jo Anne! Jo Anne, apparently, has had her iPhone surgically implanted in order to serve up the amazing response–whether out of town on business or vacation, no matter–as measured reliably in minutes…!

*Detail: From the very start of the buying journey to the last detail before closing, Jo Anne was on top of everything, keeping the closing attorney and our loan application gal up to date. There was not a single time or item she missed in the entire process–either following up or anticipating. *Attitude: Regardless of the travel time to come down from Asheville to Hendersonville (anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic) or whether it was a weekend or holiday, Jo Anne was always there to show us any listing we liked. Cheerfully. Enthusiastically. Never a hint of attitude other than sunny and

positive! In sum Ronnie and I believe you’d be hard­pressed to find a realtor more closely attuned to the needs of a homebuyer (or seller for that matter) and more willing to serve those needs so cheerfully than our very own

Jo Anne Williams of Cornerstone Real Estate Consultants in Asheville, NC.

And now a very good friend…

We are so happy with “Riversong”! The deer, birds, squirrels and rabbits keep us company and the French Broad River is a nice place to walk to and sit by. We are busy now with unpacking of my stuff from Holland that finally arrived…

Rich and I cannot thank you enough for the EXCELLENT job you did for us in helping to find our dream home in the greater Asheville area. You far exceeded our expectations and became a friend in the process. [Our relatives] are looking to relocate and I have already sent them your contact info….We hope you will come see us once the house is finished and you will always be welcome at any time!… Thank you again for all of your hard work–we couldn’t have done it without you!

There is no way to thank you for your kindness. I know we tried your patience a great deal over the last year but you were never anything but supportive and kind. You worked tirelessly to find us the perfect home. Now that everything is settled, we will miss you. We will never forget you. God knew what we needed when He sent you our way.

Wow, what an experience this cabin­ hunting experience has been for me. It’s been a pleasure working with you, for sure. It was a great feeling to know that you had my back, all along the way. It was obvious that you went way beyond the call of duty and my appreciation extends way beyond too. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I know I wasn’t the easiest or most cooperative of clients, yet you hung in with me; as I knit-­picked my way across the North Carolina landscape. You helped me chisel down to discover the exact sort of property I really had in mind. Even thought it seemed like I was looking for a needle in a haystack, you continued to come up with and seek out the oddities of western Carolina, to suit my personality. Whether it was dense forest and seclusion or rolling hills & farmland or even a former restaurant that would have lent itself to a pleasantly unique living space; you were abundant and creative in the listings you seemed suitable to show me. Your knowledge of detail & legalities was impressive too and without hesitation you analyzed them all, to your full satisfaction and hence my protection, even referring me to my lawyer when necessary. In a whirlwind of road maintenance agreements, shared well agreements, septic permits, certificates of occupancy, etc., you covered more territory than I even knew existed. You turned over every molehill and

thus, I feel secure with the cabin I finally chose to purchase. I feel so blessed to now have a place in the land of the sky. That view from my sun porch and deck is like having a picture window into heaven. I feel so blessed also, that the former owner put soooooo much time, effort and financial resources into such quality upgrades. Your quick thinking to request all the paperwork

on all those improvements is much appreciated too. Wow. Considering the vast expanse of mountain properties we looked at, a mere .2 of a mile and not needing 4­ WD, is such an added plus, considering most of my friends have normal cars. I truly appreciate your honesty regarding some of the gravel mountain roads we traveled, as being a real concern; not only because of the snow­filled winter of 2010, but also regarding rain, mud and proximity to cliff’s edge. Your concern for my safety was always evident.

I look forward to many years of enjoyment at my Cornerstone cabin retreat and I have you to thank for making that all possible.

With many thanks,

Jo Anne helped us relocate from out ­of ­state to the Asheville area. We must have seen over 35 homes during our three whirlwind house ­hunting visits. What was unique about Jo Anne and her expertise was the research that she did and the positioning of information during the negotiation for our new home. She was

always available when we needed her and extremely diligent in helping us make a smooth transition to North Carolina. We would recommend her to anyone looking for a home in the Asheville area; she is a very competent professional with a good sense of humor.

Now that we have settled into our new home and don’t feel quite so frantic about getting all our things unpacked, we decided it was a good time to send you our thanks for all the hard work you put into helping us find our dream home here in Asheville, North Carolina. Moving from Santa Barbara, California to Asheville was no small thing in our minds, and we were somewhat concerned about how to handle such a long distance real estate transaction.

Fortunately, we were lucky to find you on the internet. Your qualifications were evident upon our first reading of your resume, and from there on it was smooth sailing. You were always considerate of our needs. You certainly showed considerable patience with us when we flew into Asheville asking to see a

multitude of homes in several counties surrounding Asheville. Then when we flew in again, there you were ready to show us the homes we had selected for final assessment with computer generated maps in hand and a binder with information on each home. We felt very fortunate to have found a broker to work with who understood what the word “organized” meant. There is no question you were always available to do whatever you could to assist us in making what for us was a very difficult decision. You chauffeured us into

the late evenings and always gave positive input and honest opinions whenever you were asked. In short, you were an invaluable asset throughout the entire process of buying. When it came time to negotiate our final home choice, you were especially skillful. We got a great deal! You were also extremely helpful in contacting the many people involved with purchasing our new home ensuring that our myriad of questions were answered. You served us well as our first line of contact with home, termite & radon inspectors; house & rug cleaning companies, and even took on the job of being present to let all these people in & out of our new house while the work was being completed. Please feel free to use this letter as a recommendation to future clients. Thanks again for the work done. We consider you a friend as well as our forever, real estate broker.

Thank you for wonderful service, Jo Anne: As both the selling agent on my old house and the buyers agent for my new house; I always felt that Jo

Anne had MY best interests at heart; and I stayed consistently impressed with the feeling that she alone was the individual looking out for me and my family. She constantly stayed in touch and provided direction throughout the sale/purchase of both homes. Many times I would have questions during the closing process, and she never failed to answer the phone or respond in a timely fashion–even while attending weddings, or on vacation! She consistently provided excellent council which I relied on heavily throughout

the process. I would highly recommend Jo Anne Williams to anyone looking for the services of a dedicated, professional real estate agent. Thank you again for the wonderful service you provided to me and my family.

Jo Anne Williams is the BEST OF THE BEST! Not letting grass grow under her feet, Jo Anne is very thorough and proactive in solving problems creatively as they occur. We valued her great communication. Jo Anne was able to help my wife and I think through the various issues of buying a home; getting the deal that we wanted. The Bottom Line… Jo Anne is an excellent negotiator and will work hard for you! Jo Anne, Barbara and I are very excited about our new home and grateful for all your help! From a second note attached to a beautiful gift: Michael and I will always be grateful that you came into our lives for a short period of time and made a Big Difference. We have a Home because of your Hard Work and Consideration of us. In our Hearts we both want to thank you once again! In great respect and love.

Jo Anne Williams is awesome! She made our first time at buying a home a relaxing and pleasant journey. Jo Anne answered every question and has been totally reliable. Her unique style and personality are needed more in today’s lifestyle. We have walked away from this with a new friend. Kudos!