What Clients Say About Renee: Umasankar Natanakumar and Leena Amarnath

Renee Hillman on July 7, 2015

Thank you for allowing me to help in your relocation to North Carolina, Umasankar and Leena!

“My wife and I relocated from Colorado and wanted a realtor who was knowledgeable about the local market conditions. After reading reviews about Renee online we decided to go with her. Right from the get go she guided us through the whole process like which areas to watch out for, the type of home construction, the location, etc. We were able to buy our house within two weeks because Renee had made it easier for us to narrow down our search. She is also very responsive and reminds you of things to be done at the appropriate time. She is a very knowledgeable and an amicable person. We definitely recommend Renee.” — Umasankar Natanakumar and Leena Amarnath

What Clients Say About Renee: The Sullivan Family

Renee Hillman on July 5, 2015

Great clients like the Sullivans make this a dream job!

We have worked with Renee as buyers and sellers on several occasions over the years and couldn’t be more pleased with the results. She and her team handle the details professionally and in a timely manner. Most importantly, our confidence in her was well placed; there were no surprises. Whenever we look for a broker in the future, our first call will be to Renee. — Coleman and Susan Sullivan

For more reviews, check out Facebook and Zillow!

What Clients Say About Renee: The Sala Family

Renee Hillman on July 5, 2015

Thank you for choosing me as your REALTOR®, John and Tracey!

“Renee came to us highly recommended and she did not disappoint. When I first met her, I could tell that she was extremely knowledgeable and had a great feeling our house would sell quickly. It sold in 4 days for our asking price. What more can you ask for?” — John and Tracey Sala

For more reviews, check out Facebook and Zillow!

What Clients Say About Renee: The Smiths

Renee Hillman on June 29, 2015

It’s always so nice to read kind reviews like this one from Phil and Ruth!

“Renee is amazing! We used her both as a seller’s agent and a buyer’s agent and we couldn’t have asked for better. She got us multiple offers on our house within 1 day of being on the market and sold for $12,500 over list price! On the buyers side she was also great at negotiating and supporting us through the process of figuring out what we wanted from our new home. She always makes you feel like you are her only client and we continue to be amazed at how quickly she responds to emails and calls. Thank you Renee for making this such a great experience” — Phil and Ruth Smith

What Clients Say About Renee: Karl and Vanessa Pazdernik

Renee Hillman on June 5, 2015

“Renee was the glue that held our home purchase together. We wanted to find a house to move into within a month. We were new to the area and first time home owners, so we needed a lot of guidance and explanation. Renee was thorough and timely. She always had an answer or knew where to find one and was responsive to email, even on weekends. In the end, we got a good house for a good deal. There’s really nothing bad to say about her service; it was top notch.” — Karl and Vanessa Pazdernik

What Clients Say About Renee: Virginia Lumsden

Renee Hillman on May 5, 2015

Thank you, Virginia, for the kind words!

“Renee knows her stuff! She guided me through a tough seller’s market and got me the perfect house. She was right there by my side through all of it with patience and professionalism. She knows the market and how to navigate through the tough parts. I highly recommend Rene to anyone looking to buy or sell.” – Virginia Lumsden

What Clients Say About Renee: The Toothmans

Renee Hillman on March 5, 2015

I loved working with the Toothman family again (for a fourth time!) and am glad we were able to secure a quick sale for them! We worked together in the past to sell their first townhome, buy and sell their next home, and now have settled into a new “forever” home!

Read what the Toothmans had to say about the experience here:
Renee had our North Raleigh home under contract in 4 days! If that doesn’t make a family happy, I don’t know what would! Not only was our home under contract quickly, we also received full asking price!

Renee worked with us tirelessly to find a new home in Apex for our growing family. She would meet with us with a few hours notice when a new home came on the market and was always prepared with comps from newly sold homes in the area so we could make an informed decision. Renee is very knowledgeable about the Cary/Apex area so she was a wonderful resource as we ventured into unknown areas.

6 months after starting our search for a new home, we found our dream! Renee met with us the same day it came on the market and had our offer prepared and sent to the seller’s agent within several hours. We have referred Renee to several friends and family members in their recent moves and she will definitely have our business if we decide to move again. Thank you Renee for helping our family find our ‘Forever’ Home!

What Clients Say About Renee: The Thomas Family

Renee Hillman on February 5, 2015

Thank you, Thomas Family – I enjoyed working with you and am so glad we found a great fit for your first home purchase!

“Renee is an amazing person with an amazing set of skills and vast amount of knowledge. As first time home buyers, she helped us in so many ways. We never felt pressured. She made the process easy, and she went above and beyond our expectations. She assisted with questions we didn’t even think to ask and stayed with us through our entire house building process.” – The Thomas Family

Triangle Mom’s on Main voted Favorite Local Realtor

Renee Hillman on November 29, 2014

I am so excited to announce that after being nominated in May, that I found out today I am the recipient of the 2012 Triangle Mom’s on Main “Favorite Local Realtor.” Two years in a row I’ve been voted in as a finalist and have won! It shows how important my clients, friends and family are in supporting my business.

I am honored that so many of you voted & hope to continue to serve all of you as best as possible.

Check out the full list of companies & individuals who won this year & make sure to support all of these great people when you get a chance! Also, I am sure the founder of Triangle Mom’s on Main wouldn’t mind the support either – she has a great blog.

Have a great week!

HGTV “Bang for Your Buck” & my claim to fame!

Renee Hillman on November 1, 2014

Who wouldn’t want to be on TV? After 400 applicants, a lengthy Q&A, a try out video and phone interview, I found out I was chosen after 2 months. I had the pleasure of working with Vern Yip and a stellar crew at High Noon Entertainment on behalf of HGTV for the show “Bang for Your Buck“. Two days of taping, talking, laughing and a final product of 30 minutes 2 months later and it was a wrap!
This was one of my favorite opportunities in real estate. I NEVER thought I would be on TV let alone a widely syndicated show on HGTV. I will admit I was a bit nervous, but I found out quickly I enjoyed being on camera. It was interesting learning about how cool & warm colors contrast on camera – apparently Vern’s colors & my colors didn’t jive to well.

This was after stressing about bringing three different outfits each day…I think I spent more than I made lol. I have to say it was weird having a camera about 3 feet from you & pretending it wasn’t there, infusing your personality (I forget I get in business mode!), & then audio wedged in your pants. I totally wish I had an outtake reel, at one house Vern & I were walking down the sidewalk and unfortunately I walked right off the sidewalk & met the bushes! Needless to say we all had a good laugh after they checked I was ok.We filmed a week or so before Christmas & the episode aired in February. I had just started dating my now husband about a month before so he had a crash course in meeting several friends & family members. The premier wouldn’t be complete without a party, so with only a week lead time we threw together a great party with an even better turn out. Oxford on Fayetteville Street was available to accommodate us on very short notice. We had a private family dinner with close friends before hand at Sitti, a short walk away. (Ironically this is where we ended up having our rehearsal dinner for our wedding!)
All in all, it was a surreal experience & one that I will never forget. Truthfully I would love to do again sometime.

-Renee

Renee’s Favorite Places & Things in Raleigh, Durham & Surrounding Areas, Vol. 1

Renee Hillman on November 1, 2014

My favorite places & things in Raleigh, Durham and all the towns around!

I decided this year as part of my NC Renée blog that I would share my favorite places/things to do in the area. By nature I am an explorer, I love travel, enjoy meeting new people, taking part in different experiences and in general enjoying the one life we have to live! For some reason this post makes me think of Oprah’s Favorite Things, granted don’t expect me to shower you with monetary gifts but I may be able to shower you with some wisdom of why Raleigh and RTP in general are such great places to call HOME. And maybe just maybe the businesses I decide to feature may pass along some good deals to my clients & followers. This whole blogging thing is new to me so learning the ins, outs, pros & cons so bear with me!

I am always on a hunt for a good bakery mostly because I love making sandwiches. I am by no means a culinary expert. When I have the option to eat lunch at home I enjoy it, partly because I get to use fresh ingredients from my garden and mostly because I can eat in peace and quiet. It doesn’t happen often but either way I enjoy that 15 minutes.

So getting back to the bakery, I decided to check out Guglhupf’s this past weekend.

It is over in Durham off 15-501 close to intersection of University about 5 minutes from downtown. I’ve eaten at the restaurant a few times & have always been pleased. Great ambiance & an awesome outdoor seating area with tons of character. The kicker, I always arrived after the bakery closed. The minute I stepped into the bakery the smell was a little slice of heaven. I knew I was in the right place when several German speaking families were coming in to purchase bakery & desert items. It was busy, the staff helpful and had that cultural eclectic kind of vibe. I went for the cracked pepper & parmesan wheat bread, I can say today I made lunch at home & it was pretty special. So I savored my 15 minutes of peace and quiet with my kindle and a great sandwich, one of my favorite things!

What Clients Say About Renee: The Wassermans

Renee Hillman on January 4, 2014

“Renee helped us buy our new home in Durham. She was always willing to go the extra mile, even after we had signed a contract to buy a soon to be built home. Since we live in SW Florida, she did most of the inspections herself as well as arranging for professional inspectors where appropriate. She even took videos of the inside and outside so that we would have something besides plans to show to our friends and relatives.”

Having great resources in professional vendors who provide high-quality service are just one of the assets that I offer clients – both local and remote.

Give me a call at 919-868-4383 or email me at Renee@Renee-Sells.com to talk about how I can help you with your next real estate project!