“Thank you so much Amber for helping us get into our wonderful first home. We really appreciate all of your had work and diligence, especially when dealing with all the speedbumps (short sales)
Along the way! Thanks again, Hamilton & Christine Galloway"

“Amber, we just wanted to say thanks for all you’ve done for us! We appreciate all you did in order for us to get our home & we love it! Thanks again & take care, Tyler & Debbie"

 

 

 

“Amber, thank you for all the time you spent trying to help us find ‘the one!’ We will continue to highly recommend you because you are incredible at what you do! Blessings & thanks, Caleb & Tori"

 

"Dear Kim, Thank you...It was a pleasure to work with both you and Rick. The transaction was easy and pleasant. I am so thrilled that it finally sold. It has lifted a burden off of our shoulders.Thanks again for all your hard work. And please thank Rick for us once again.

Michael & Michelle Brattin, May 2010

 

"Dear Amber, Thank you for going so above and beyond! I miss house-hunting with you already! Thank you for your expertise, humor, patience and creativity. I lucked out meeting you at your other listing. I sincerely wish all of the very best for you and yours, always! Much love and friendship back at you!"

-Don, April 2010

 

"Dear Rick, I just wanted to tell you thanks for everything you have done to inform agents on new regulations or even "guidelines" that are being rolled out. I think very highly of you and am incredibly impressed with your business practice. Not very often in the business do you come across an agent, such as yourself, that is so willing to help others succeed. Thanks and God Bless you!"

- Ylonda Hays, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group, Jan. 2010

"Being a first time homebuyer was an amazing experience. But at the same time it could be very stressful.  Having Amber Stockert-Hall part of our team was a blessing.  She made the stressful times  smoother.  She was on her toes and kept me informed of everything that was going on.  This whole process overall was fun and exciting , however, buying our first home was very anxiety-driven for me. I wanted to know every single hour what was going on. And of course being a first timer, I had lots of questions. With Amber on the job, she answered all of my questions with pure patience. During this whole process and  wonderful experience, Amber was a godsend!"

-Brooke Everitt

"In January I decided that I needed more than my retirement-sized home after my daughter and grandson moved in. Within five months, Amber Stockert-Hall was able to get me a fair market price on my current home and took me through the in’s and out’s of buying a short sale. The home I bought was a fantastic buy and totally suited to our situation. Her professional knowledge, encouragement and direction were what I needed to get the move done!! I would recommend her to anyone for the “Best Agent of the Year Award!!"

-Kathi Searle

 

"Dear Rick,  Thank you so much for selling our house so quickly. Your advice & expertise were so greatly appreciated. Plus, Casey & I could have listened to your Real Estate stories for hours! We wish you continued success & will pass your name along to friends and family interested in buying and/or selling property."

- Melanie & Casey Gagnepain

 

-Josh  & Kiley

 

 

Because of my affiliation with a developer and builder I wish to remain anonymous BUT I want you to know that Rick Bennett is beyond a real estate agent. He is a real business man and in today’s housing market, that is what sellers and buyers need! He is proactive, professional and can negotiate through tough and complex transactions. Over the years I have been fortunate enough to work with some great agents so my standards are high and Rick exceeded my expectations. And Rick sold my house in just 60 days!

 

 

Rick is a top notch realtor.
• He is diligent in his searches for the right property for the client.
• He is patient; he listens and lets you make the decision.
• He has a great connection with his clients. After constantly looking at house after house, he knew what I was looking for.

He loves what he does and it shows.
I wholeheartedly recommend Rick Bennett!

--Risa McGrew

 

"Our home in Meridian was on the market for over a year. Our first realtor was a disappointment and did very little to market our home. Then we found Rick. From day one, Rick did all he could to make sure our home was put before the public and marketed the property continuously. The economy has been tough but his persistence paid off and the home was sold for a fair and equitable price. I would recommend his services to anyone attempting to sell property in these tough times."

-Dianne Ketterling and William Traylor

 

 

"In Early August of 2007 a home became available in an area my wife and I had wanted to live for years. We quickly made an offer and were faced with the prospect of selling our existing home right when the market looked like it was headed for correction. With our kids about to change schools, we had to sell our house fast. We interviewed a number of agents and found them to line up into two camps. The ostriches, with their heads in the sand, said the market would go up forever. They encouraged us to list our property at a high price. The “Chicken-Littles,” ran around telling us the sky was falling. They encouraged us to list our property at a low price. When we talked to Rick Bennett, he made a recommendation based on facts. He analyzed the relevant market and came in with a listing price which was based upon the real-time trends. He recognized the market was weakening, but knew if we went to market at the right price, we could expect a prompt sale. Our house sold in one week for $5,000 more than our asking price. Neighboring property owners who were trying to sell their homes at the time told us we sold too cheaply. Since then many of their homes remain unsold, despite dropping their asking price to below the price per foot we received. I give Rick my unqualified endorsement. In addition to being able to accurately assess the market, he is the consummate professional. In preparing to sell our home, he gave us great advice on what needed to be done for a prompt sale. His materials and marketing were professional and better than what is generally found in the market. In handling the escrow and closing, he made the transaction painless. Rick exceeded our expectations across the board."
--Mike & Glenda Baldner

 

 "We lucked into meeting Rick when we called on a listing of his in our preferred neighborhood this summer. That initial conversation was like talking with an old friend, there was no trace of the pressure sales persona that we’d been experiencing in our search for a new home. Rick met with us right away and found out what we were looking for, then put together a list of homes that might fit our needs, in this neighborhood as well as comparisons in other areas close by. It was wonderful because he showed us houses we wouldn’t have thought to look at otherwise, some were not exactly what we wanted or where, but gave us different and diverse possibilities to consider. This really helped us decide what was important and what wasn’t and he was willing to take all the time we needed to find the perfect place. Once we found the home, a short-sale, it was Rick’s experience in that arena and his mellow, easy going manner that got us through. It was not a simple process to endure and Rick made sure we understood everything that was going on, what would be coming up and without a crystal ball tried to explain the “probables” of what we might expect to play out. We closed in record time for this kind of sale I believe, and his diligence was the key to achieving this purchase for us in the time frame we did. Rick is definitely our agent for life – you won’t meet a nicer, more sincere and authentic person to work with. Finding a new home is such a personal experience, and his way of being is most welcome and comforting when things tend to get a bit stressful. Thank you Rick!"
--Kim & Jack Taylor

 

We really appreciate the experience we had with Rick as our Listing Agent. He kept up with the market changes, and developed strategies to ensure we had the most traffic possible come through our home. He has a variety of methods besides the MLS that he uses to target buyers and make them aware of our home. He was straight forward with us and his optimism never substituted unrealistic expectations. If we have to sell our home in the future, he’s the only realtor we would use!
--Scot and Melanie Phillips

 

 

"In Meridian, ID, trying to sell a house of our uniquely large layout and location provided difficult challenges in the winter season of what has been called a down market. Rick continuously reassessed and reanalyzed the market and found our target price. The problem he had, was our stubborn reluctance to accept his analysis! Six months later, he convinced us and a contingent offer quickly led to a cash offer. We closed within 30 days of changing our price to Rick's suggested number. In a challenging marketplace, Rick possesses the analytical prowess and the stalwart optimism to get your house sold at the right market price. What more could you want?"
--Fred & Heather Webster

 

 "When we decided to purchase a home, we contacted Rick Bennett. Rick¹s knowledge of the local housing market was impressive, and he narrowed our search to a couple targeted listings. After just a few showings, we found our dream home, and made an offer that was accepted the same day. We closed on our home in just three short weeks, thanks to the effort and hard work by Rick. Rick¹s expertise and hard work is impressive and made buying a home fun and enjoyable. Our 9-year-old daughter even understood every step of the process and is ready to buy her own home. Great Job Rick!"
--Lori & Eric Jones

 

 

 "Last spring we decided to move our family with three young children to a neighborhood with lots of kids, big sidewalks, and some nice amenities. Although we'd heard of Hidden Springs, and had even been there several times since its inception, it was Rick's knowledge of this community that gave us the "Ah-haa! Hidden Springs!" Now some six months later, we couldn't be happier with our buying decision, or our agent. We wake up each morning with the gorgeous foothills embracing us and we know we made the right move. The right move with the right realtor! Rick, we love you!"
--Barbara and Martin Johncox

 

 "Our family made the decision to move from Star to Boise since our son was commuting downtown to school, a 45 minute drive each way! To reach our goal of moving by the start of the new school year, Rick explained to me what the house was valued at in the market at that time, its "comparative market value." It was an eye-opener but our listing price attracted several buyers right away and we had two offers in the first 2 weeks of viewing. We then set out to find a home. He uncovered every home in our price range and we used his website, www.ID-BUY.com so search for ourselves as well. Rick researched every home possible and was so thorough. He considered our needs and wants and found a home beyond our dreams. We closed and settled on both houses the weekend before school started! I very highly recommend Rick, who is now our realtor for life."
--Ceci Bennett

 

 "We found a home we loved; the same day the sellers received another offer. We called Rick Bennett and he worked late that night, without having met us, to get our offer accepted within hours. Rick was professional, knowledgeable, wonderful to work with, friendly, hard-working, and reassuring throughout the entire process. He handled the purchase of our home as only a seasoned pro could and painlessly eased us through the home buying process. Rick is fantastic, and we can't recommend him highly enough to our family and friends."
--Ashley and Ryan Dowell

 

Rick was an unbelievable help when I sold my fixer upper and bought a new home this summer. From sending out his professional photographer for gorgeous pictures of my old North-Ender to giving me daily updates when we weren't sure if my buyer's loan was going to close, Rick guided me every step of the way. He also assisted the sellers of the home I was buying (a “For Sale By Owner”) through a difficult closing period, and kept every involved party calm and confident that everything was going to work out just fine. I was so impressed with his professionalism, follow up, and patience. He really made a tough situation feel like a breeze. Thank you, Rick for being such a terrific agent!!!
--Trish Cereda