Testimonials

"I definitely would recommend Richard to anyone. He's friendly, outgoing, uses his sense of humour to make you feel at ease. I did not have time to do all the things he did for me and cannot believe how quick and smooth everything has went."
- Nicole Schultz (Mar.11, 2007)

"Richard, we would like to thank you for your involvement in the purchase of our new home. We first started working with you in 2002 when you helped us choose our last home. When it came to selling and upgrading to the perfect family home- we never thought twice about working with you again. Your sense of humour, charm and knowledge of the process helped make our transition that much less stressful. Thank you for going the extra mile to make our buying experience as easy and effortless as possible. Your referrals and contacts were also much appreciated. Thank you for treating us as friends and looking out for our best interests every step of the way. We are enjoying our new home and look forward to working with you again in the future. Maybe next time you'll help us move! Until then, we send our family and friends your way!"
- Travis, Jennifer, Brandon and Kyle Rees

"Hi Richard, thanks for everything. Richard sold our home honestly, quickly and for exactly the amount we hoped for. But the really great part is how far above and beyond that he went. Richard acted more like a real estate advisor than a real estate agent. He offered us hints, tips, and prepared us fully for the process. Coming in, we had never sold a home before, so it was refreshing to have someone take the time to walk through step by step and explain everything- from contracts to vacuuming. Customer service is too much "not my job" these days, and I truly understand what "The Straight Goods" mean now. Richard took the time to make our home his job. After the sale, Richard provided more advice and help where he was not obligated to. All we can say is Thank you, for a quick, easy sale of our home, and for going above and beyond the call in helping us through the process."
- Brian & Heidi Olstad

"We appreciated Richard's honesty and personality. It's nice to have an agent you can deal with and that you enjoy being around. If you want your house sold for maximum dollars in record time, I recommend calling him."
- Rob, Barb & Family

"Richard we want to thank you for the work you have done on our behalf. Having bought and sold 6 houses in 5 years, we know what a great real estate agent should do. You exceeded our high expectations in every area. Your professional demeanor and obvious knowledge of the Red Deer market made for a very smooth and easy transaction. Richard you are indeed a credit to your brokerage and we would recommend your service to anyone considering a real estate transaction in Red Deer. You are the best."
- Shane & Lisette Larsen

"You knew exactly what we were looking for and were the first one to tell us if a house wasn't right for us."
- Nick Kirkpatrick & Tricia Platzner

"Richard, We are very pleased that we chose you to sell our home. Three words describe you: honest, friendly and funny! We needed to sell our home fast and it sold in 1 week. Thank you so much for all your hard work and making selling our home stress-free. We would highly recommend you to anyone!"
- Shauna, David & Family

"We felt very comfortable talking to you and you never inconvenienced us at any time. We appreciated your attention to detail and your approach to the negotiations. Through your expert advice, we were guided in the right direction to a quick sell and getting the most value out of our home."
- Shawn and Dorothy Cutler

"We received everything we wanted: our price, our move date and our privacy. Richard made selling our home an exciting, enjoyable experience. He was the buffer between a frenzied real-estate market and us. We feel fortunate to have acquired his service."
- Joe and Rayana McKinnon

"You are a tenacious young man who is a determined and straightforward realtor. You made our move a wonderful experience!"
- Rick & Linda Gies

"[Richard] was at our house in a flash and quickly put us at ease about listing our house with him. To our amazement, our house sold within three weeks and we were ecstatic! He also went way beyond the call of duty in order to give us great client service. We would never consider dealing with any other realtor from this point forward. RIchard acted as though he were our partner, mediator and advisor. In some ways, we ever consider him a new friend!"
- Kerry & Rob Stendall

"Dear Richard, Thank you for making this such a pleasant experience for us. We were not sure what to expect after the stress we had with our last realtor, but you did an even better job for us than we could have hoped. We felt comfortable and in control of decisions from beginning to end and you managed to answer all our questions and you explained much more with each step. Your professionalism, understanding and honest approach played a key role in helping this experience feel effortless. It is very clear to us now that all realtors are not equal in their performance or work ethic and Century 21 is very lucky to have you representing them. You have gained our trust and respect and we would not have to think twice about using your services in the future. Thanks again to you and everyone who helped in the process! Best Wishes,"
- Krista, Vijay & Manesha

"Richard, thank you for your time and kind words today- they are appreciated. You have a great attitude and a solid reputation. Take care,"
- John Hopkinson

"We are excited about moving- it feels right. It was more like looking at houses with a "friend" rather than a "realtor" - you made the experience fun for us."
- The Olsens

"In this day and age, when service seems to have become a thing of the past, it is very refreshing to find someone who will take the extra time to be sure that we understand everything that is happening and that we are secure with the decisions that we have made."
- Janice Sacher and Gerald Ernst

"The things that impressed us about the way you went about selling our house were your honesty, your willingness to help in all matters, and the integrity that you showed in your dealings with us."
- Don and Sandy Chuck

"[Richard] presented a very professional plan to market our home and followed it up with quality service. We believe that Richard's experience with the Red Deer market was a great asset to us as sellers and felt that he was always honest and acting in our best interest."
- Kevin and Margaret Munchrath

"Richard, thank you so much for all you did in helping purchase our home! We are so thankful that [we were referred] to you!"
- Phil & Roxanne Miner

"Hello Richard, I am so happy in my new home. Thank you for finding it for me. I'll let you know when the house-warming party is!"
- Suzanne LeBeau & Kids

"Just a note to say thank-you for all you've done! You certainly go above & beyond the call of duty and I so appreciate you for it."
- Charlene M.

"Just a short note to let you know how happy we were with your help in finding our new home. We really appreciated your flexibility, friendliness and sense of humour! You are definitely a professional and I would recommend you to anyone looking for a home in and around Red Deer.

Thank you also Richard, for your patience: it was a little more difficult to arrange schedules since we were moving from Calgary, but you were always very gracious and accommodated our needs accordingly. We are finally settled in our home, and couldn't be more pleased with our home and our neighbourhood! Thanks again."
- Gary, Rae-anne, Jordan and Jayme Gies

"Thank you so much for helping us find not just a house but somewhere we can call home."
- Wody, Jan & Family

"Being very knowledgable of the market conditions, it took him five days to sell our home. We appreciated his honesty and sense of humour. We will be using his services in the future for sure!!"
- Terry and Trish Ward

"Thanks again for the quick and professional sale of our home. I will recommend you to anyone looking for a Realtor."
- Christy

"Trying to sell my home on my own seemed like a good idea at the time. Why not save yourself the realtor fees? I was so wrong. You were very patient and understanding with someone selling their house for the first time. I had no idea what I was doing or what it took to sell a home. I met you by chance through someone else, and you seemed honest and an all-around good guy offering up some free advice. Shortly thereafter I gave up doing it on my own. When you took over the selling of my home, you took the weight of the world off my shoulders. As I had already put a down payment on a new home, I was getting a little stressed. Could you tell? :) It was a relief to know that someone else was taking over and if I needed to, I could call you anytime to ask questions or voice a concern. I think you got to know my number pretty well after the first two weeks. I thank you for all your help and honesty, and the next time I look to sell or buy a home I will look you up."
- Cara Landers

"Dear Richard, Darren and I would like to thank you for all you did for us to find and bid and get this house. We are getting settled and its starting to feel more like home everyday. I had the privilege of meeting you first and you were very friendly and warm. The first round never found us our home but you kept looking. Once we found the one we loved you went to work. We also want to thank you for buying us lunch as you worked. We were really happy that you set up the home inspection and paid him for us (as we lived out of town) a BIG stress reducer. And you were not in a rush to get paid back. I also want to thank you for all the extra time you took to answer all of our crazy questions that came up with the move. The power coop, electrical and phone, you were always happy and willing to check into it. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I have and will continue to recommend you and will not hesitate to call you if we ever move again."
- Julie & Darren Shipowick

"Everyone who visits admires the quiet street and homey warm vibes. Naturally I take full credit. Ha! And thank the gods for your smarts and good humour. You made a tough uprooting and transition go smoothly (and cheaply!) for this family and we are in a much better position as a result."
- Mary M.

"Thank you for taking such good care of us"
- Christine West

"Many thanks for your time and ideas that you gave us. It shows that you care about your customer's needs."
- Ann West

"Richard, you were truthfully honest with us from the beginning. Your expertise gave us the confidence to listen to your opinions about all the houses you took us to see. You told us what was good about all the homes, but more importantly you told us what was bad with them and what potential problems could arise with them. We know that if you didn't feel good about a home it was for good reason. You went beyond the call of duty in helping us with all the work involved with purchasing a home. When it came time to making an offer we felt confident when you went "to bat" for us. Thank-you for recommending an inspection report. You told us not to worry that you would find us a home in which everyone would be happy even when we were stressed to the limits. Thanks!"
- Jodene & Jason