PRAISE AND GRATTITUDE
Annika helped me sell my mother's condo after she had passed away. My mom mentioned to me a few times about this sweet girl that always knocked on her door and offered friendly information on the neighborhood. So when my mother passed and we knew we needed to sell her home in Aliso Viejo, we knew exactly who to call. Annika handled everything, which is exactly what I needed! The stress and sadness of my mother's passing was too much for me to bare, along with planning her funeral services and selling the house. I genuinely cannot imagine having anyone else represent us with that sale. Gratitude and praise are two words that come to mind when I think of Annika.
Freibott
THE ONLY REALTOR OF CHOICE
Annika has helped me and my family buy and sell several homes over the years. The last home we sold was quite an experience. I asked Annika if she could sell my home and find us our dream home all in 90 days. She said , "Of course!" We were expecting our third baby and I was due at the end of that 90 days, so we were cutting it close. Annika not only sold our home in less than a week, but found us our dream home and knew it was "the one" before we did. She negotiated a higher price for the sale of our home and negotiated a lower price on our purchase. She not only came through, but she exceeded our expectations. She always answered her phone, even when I called late. I felt totally taken care of when I really needed it the most! I highly recommend Annika as THE ONLY realtor of choice in all of Orange County!!!!
Dslj326
EXCEPTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL!
Annika helped my husband and I sell our first home this year. She held our hands and walked us through the entire process. Annika exceeded our expectations and made what would normally be a stressful process, an enjoyable one. She kept in constant communication with us and was extremely professional, while at the same time she treated us like family. Our house went on the market on December 2nd and by December 30th, we had a signed offer. We would recommend Annika to anyone that is looking for a realtor with exceptional knowledge and skills!
esuarez949
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED REALTOR!
Annika is very attentive and was able to anticipate our needs and any possible complications regarding our transaction. She was very thorough in showing us every possible home that fit my standards. We had a budget we needed to stay within and she never tried to pressure us to go higher.
Throughout the process we were very indecisive as it was a huge financial undertaking and commitment.She was incredibly patient and understanding. We ultimately found the home we wanted and she helped the transaction get completed.
I highly recommend her services!
brian8725
SOLD PROPERTY WITHIN A MONTH!
Annika is very professional, personable, and knowledgable about the area. And she gets excellent results. After a different agent with a different agency could not sell my parents' home, Annika sold the property within a month.
Kathykkb2
HELPED US GET THE BEST DEAL POSSIBLE!
Annika is the best. She works hard to understand what is important for her clients and then goes to bat for them. Annika has helped us find and buy our last two homes and we were impressed with how diligent she was in finding the right matches for us. Annika found our first home for us the same day in went on the market. She has "no fear" when it comes to advocating for her clients and she helped us get the best deal possible.
markstirrat
WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND!
Dear Prospective Home Sellers/Buyers:
It is my pleasure to recommend Annika Godfrey and The Tim Smith Group as a real estate agent/team for any individual or family wanting to sell their home and/or searching for their ideal home. I was perfectly happy with my current home but had tossed around the idea with a friend of mine to possibly put my home on the market and downsize. When I finally made my mind up, I decided I needed to act quickly as the end of summer was soon approaching.
A very dear friend of mine recommended Annika Godfrey who helped him and his wife find their home and set up the initial meeting. I knew from the very moment we all sat down and Annika Godfrey and Tim Smith started speaking about their company and what their team would do to sell my home that this was the company and agent I was going to use and that they’d have no problems selling my house at the right price and quick. I could not have been more right!
Initially everything seemed impossible and a little stressful as I needed to move out of my home to sell it because of my four dogs but I followed all of their recommendations including their suggested selling price as they’re the experts and this is what they do for a living and I’m so glad I did as I got everything I wanted and more! Within 48 hours of the house officially being on the market we had a contract! I was completely amazed. Since we felt pretty confident about the offer, Annika also assisted me in the purchase of my new house. When we first met, I explained to her that I had family coming for Christmas and wasn’t sure what I was going to do since Christmas was only 4.5 months away. Annika told me she was confident that she could have my house sold and me in a new one by Christmas. I was shocked and thought she could probably sell my house but I wasn’t sure about being able to find a new one that quick. I was wrong! I was able to find the house I wanted the first trip out; actually the first house I looked at.
As it turned out, the first contract on the sale of my house fell through which made me nervous because I was now in contract on a new home however, as soon as Annika found out the first buyer wasn’t able to receive funding needed she immediately scheduled an open house the following day and ended up with 2 more offers one $25,000 higher than the initial contract which was already $25,000 above asking price! Needless to say I was amazed and relieved all at the same time because I already had my heart set on this other house but had come to accept if it didn’t work out. Thankfully Annika is well known in the industry and has a very good reputation. The realtor for the new house said if it were any other realtor other than Annika she would have requested we pull our offer. Thankfully that never happened as Annika Godfrey and the Tim Smith group went above and beyond to make sure my house sold in the initial first 30 days on the market. Everything they did behind the scene was so apparent that even the sellers for my new home commented on what an awesome realtor I had and said “she’s amazing and you know, she’s one in a million to make this whole transaction happen the way it did”. They are so right! I highly recommend Annika Godfrey and the Tim Smith group to anyone looking to sell or buy a home. They are hands down the best in the business I will recommend them to everyone I know. I don’t have any plans on every moving again but if I do, I will without a doubt use Annika Godfrey and the Tim Smith group again. Regards,
Kelly McAlpine
Annika Sold our House for $100,000 More!
We needed to sell our house. The usual – job change, a move to a new location. We hired an experienced, local, reputable agent with whom we have been acquainted for many years. He did not make us feel very optimistic about the price we wanted as a minimum. His price, based on his many years experience, and his familiarity with the neighborhood, seemed low to us. We did some research. Our bank's computer generated appraisal (not a real appraisal) was more than our minimum. I researched nearby sales, and they were more than his price. We fired him.
We learned of Annika as we prepared our house for sale. She came right over the same day I called her. She had a bunch of information to show us. She had dozens of “comps”, she had information broken down by neighborhood and she knew what we should list our house for. She also suggested the house be staged. We staged, and we listed at her suggested price. Then we were gone to our new home. We did not get to see Annika work. We communicated. She told us she had showings, open houses etc. In about three weeks she had an offer. We countered, and the house was sold. She sold the house for $100,000.00 more than the agent we fired wanted to list the house. That was impressive. She said she could do it. I believed her, and she did it. She says she is good, and she is. Go Annika.
Bill S.
TOTALLY TAKEN CARE OF!
Annika has helped me and my family buy and sell several homes over the years. The last home we sold was quite an experience. I asked Annika if she could sell my home and find us our dream home all in 90 days. She said , “Of course!” We
were expecting our third baby and I was due at the end of that 90 days, so we were cutting it close.
Annika not only sold our home in less than a week, but found us our dream home and knew it was “the one” before we did. She negotiated a higher price for the sale of our home and negotiated a lower price on our purchase.
She not only came through, but she exceeded our expectations. She always answered her phone, even when I called late. I felt totally taken care of when I really needed it the most! I highly recommend Annika as THE ONLY realtor of choice in all of Orange County!
Megan Stirrat, 217 Rochester St., Costa Mesa
BY MONTHS END WE WERE IN ESCROW!
I am writing this letter of recommendation in appreciation to our Realtor Annika Godfrey who exceeded our expectations of a job well done! Annika regaled us with her charm and pensive negotiation skills. Through a mutual colleague we were fortunate to procure a fantastic realtor named “Annika Godfrey” who is by far the Best Realtor we have ever encountered. Through her endeavors and fortitude she single handily restored our confidence and faith in the hopes of selling our home quickly.
Annika deduced our situation by drawing the most logical conclusion to our dilemma, and furthermore gainedour approbation by the end of our first consultation. Prior to Annika we recently had our home listed with another Realtor who had our life’s investment teetering on disaster. His lack of experience and marketing skills left us feeling helpless in a volatile market.
Through Annika’s professional team and staff we were able to professionally market our home at its full potential, within a week we had a plethora of showings and by months end we were in escrow! Not only have we found a great Realtor, but we’ve gained a lifelong friend!
Bernice Garland & Darrell Hograve
SOLD HOME FOR $30,000 OVER THE LAST SALE!
Dear Annika,
Just writing to let you know how much we appreciated your handling of our real estate transactions! You made the experience fast and successful! You implemented fantastic advertising for our home with top-notch photography. We went on the market and sold on the same day! This is so impressive because we worked with another realtor, who was actually our friend. For over two months with no sale!
Your advice on simplifying furnishings in our home made a difference! I still can’t believe you sold our home for $30,000 over the last sale, setting the new high watermark in the neighborhood since the recession. Our prior agent just wanted to lower the price. Our neighbors better be thanking you. You also took on the purchase of our new home in Nellie Gail and you were able to get the seller to pay for $20,000.00 worth of necessary termite repair! Also, thank you for all the fantastic referrals!
We love Art our plumber, and Solo our new pest control. You only surround yourself with the best people! Your superior experience paid off with a smooth close of escrow in thirty days and now we are in our beautiful dream home! We so appreciate your positive attitude and constant encouragement! We would recommend you to anyone that needs a realtor… you are the best! Also, as you would say, ”thank you my friend”. That made me feel special and I knew you had our backs…..so now here’s to you, Thank you, my friend! With much appreciation!
Lynda Ochoa 25222 Derby, Laguna Hills
WONDER WOMAN! THE AGENT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE!
Dear Future Clients,
I met Annika many years ago as one of her first clients. I have now used Annika for my fourth transaction and will continue to use her any chance I get. Anyone who has worked with Annika knows she is an incredibly sharp real estate professional, but what I quickly learned was this was only one of the many roles she would play in my life. Counselor, friend, educator and advocate would be a few more of the titles I’d give to this wonder woman.
After experiencing the level of care Annika put into everything related to buying and selling two homes, over the past ten years, I firmly believe I found much more than just a real estate agent. When I’ve had questions, she’s had answers. When I’ve needed reassurance, she’s instilled a sense of confidence.
Annika has truly been a partner in achieving my real estate goals and I couldn’t be more grateful. Over the years of working with her I’ve had the pleasure of watching her career take flight. And while that certainly hasn’t surprised me, her ability to remain as grounded and individually focused on each client, despite her success, has only reaffirmed my faith in her as my agent.
The home buying and selling process can be stressful to say the least and that is where having an agent like Annika makesall the difference. I can’t more highly recommend Annika Godfrey. Thank you again,
Trevor Buracchio, Seller of 1008 W. Trinity, Orange
2 MONTHS SOLD DURING HOLIDAYS!
To whom it may concern:
Annika Godfrey did a phenomenal job at selling my property. We started with a different agent who had the property listed for almost a year, but couldn’t get the house sold. It seemed this house was jinxed – until Annika came along.
Annika came in with a very specific plan and got the job done within two months, during the holidays! She was very professional, knew the market well and was relentless with her follow up with all potential buyers. She knew how to stage the house and get it set up perfectly so agents and buyers alike could envision the house as a home – their home. Her pool of resources from her many years of experience and the Coldwell Banker name gives her a distinct advantage over most other agents in the area. I highly recommend Annika to anyone looking to sell a home anywhere in Orange County.
She’s earned a client for life! By the way, when we closed escrow, she said, “you know I totally oversold that house, right?” We both had a chuckle and I said, “yup!”
P. Minor Seller of 118 Cottage Ln., Aliso Viejo
SOLD FIRST COUPLE OF DAYS ON MARKET!
It is with greatest pleasure that I write this letter in which I hope to express our warmest appreciation for your professional services on our behalf in the recent sale of our home. In October of 2013, we decided to sell our residence in Laguna Niguel and secured the real-estate services of a real-estate agent who we had successfully worked with on several purchases and sales in the past. We had not yet met Annika Godfrey, but because of the excellent marketing strategies of our realtor, Ms. Godfrey brought in a potential buyer to view the property within the first couple of days on the market. Ms. Godfrey brought in the buyer and we were thrilled with the offer they presented.
During that short escrow period (30 days), although there were several unexpected complexities that threatened to de-rail our closing, they were handled quickly, precisely and professionally so that we indeed closed on time without incident. In fact, we became so impressed at how quickly and efficiently Annika worked with our realtor in resolving these issues, that a few months later when we decided to list another property, we wanted to give her the opportunity to “work her magic” once again.
This property was tenant occupied for about 10 years and the tenant was certainly not motivated to cooperate with us. That was the initial problem where we needed some of “Annika’s Magic” and she did not disappoint. Annika visited our tenant several times with listings of alternative homes in the area that she had secured on his behalf. In short, Annika was kind but professionally persistent in helping our tenant understand that a change of address would be imminent and within a few months, our tenant vacated the property amicably and left the home in very reasonable condition. She then helped us to secure the professional services of those companies specializing in the cleaning, painting and general repair of homes to go onto the market and for very reasonable fees we were ready for the next phase. We needed to sell this house at the top of the market and in fact, we were hoping to sell high enough that we would be able to recuperate some of our losses that we had since we purchased that home years before just prior to the real-estate price declines we all know about.
Annika suggested that we should consider staging the house with a very remarkable staging company she had worked with successfully many times in the past. Additionally, she suggested we pre-screen the home with a termite report to alleviate any surprises. She also suggested that we have an appraiser measure the living space, because several different sources were giving us different information. That was the best $100.00 we ever spent. We found out our home was 200 square feet larger than we thought. We agreed to follow her lead. We followed her recommendations and we are convinced that because we did that, we sold this home in less than 30 days. The price we received exceeded price per square footage estimates of the area. We believe this was due in large part because of its presentation, that we quickly received offers and closed on time without issues.
We have worked with well over 20 realtors in the past in as many years but Annika is certainly among the very best of the best! She indeed has a “magic touch” when it comes to real-estate, but in reality, the magic is not really magic at all. Annika’s magic is that she is not only able to solve immediate issues, but she has that rare gift to be able to foresee potential issues and plan ahead for the contingencies that may arise, whether they do or not, rather than waiting around for things to happen. We were very pleased with every aspect of her work with us and we hope this letter makes a difference to anyone who reads it in selecting Annika Godfrey for any real-estate purchase or sale.
Daniel & Carmen Jones - Sellers of 24405 Estrella, Laguna Niguel
BEST AGENT WE EVER HAD!
Dear Annika,
I wanted to thank you so much for all the things you did to make our selling experience with you great. Some of the things you did that other realtors haven’t done for us in the past and present are what set you apart from the other realtors in the area and in other states.
Just to name a few of the advantages I think you have are the following:
• You know the neighborhood because you grew up on the street for the past 38 years.
• Your mom still lives on the street.
• You always called us back or made yourself available 24/7.
• You always had answers for our questions.
• You protected our interests from the day we signed the listing agreement to even the move after close.
• Catching other agent’s mistakes.
• Your ability to problem solve.
• Your ability to negotiate.
• Your understanding and knowledge of contracts and real estate law.
• Convincing us to do the staging and photos which made the house look and feel wonderful.
• Saving us costs in negotiation regarding repairs, termite, finding a contractor, electrician etc.
• Managing everything since we were out of state.
We have purchased and sold several properties in the last ten years and by far you were the best agent we have had. We wish you worked in New Mexico and Texas.
Thanks again and we wish you the best in your real estate career!
Bret & Linda Wier - Sellers of 25012 Woolwich Street, Laguna Hills
SOLD $200,000 OVER what theprevious sales in the neighborhood would support!
It is with great pleasure that I get to share my own experience with anyone that would like to hear it, regarding my recent real estate transaction with Annika Godfrey as my agent. In the year 2000, I purchased my home at 24702 Mendocino in Laguna Hills through the help of a real estate agent. So when I decided to sell the house in 2014, I decided to give that same agent a call so she could come list and sell the house. During the three or four months of list period we had maybe two showings. Feeling frustrated, my wife and I decided to interview agents for the position of getting this home sold. We as any seller, wanted the most for our house, because we put so much into it. We also wanted the most because let’s face it, what seller doesn’t want the most?
Annika Godfrey among many other agents had sent me their information after we came off the market in December. We called several agents, if not all of them. We set up appointments, one by one to see with whom we should trust to get this done. Everyone was a little more than disappointing. They all told me I would be lucky to get even $800,000 because we live in a $750,000 neighborhood. Then in comes Annika. Wow!!!!! What a presentation! She was different. She asked me my plans, asked what our goals were, when we wanted to arrive at our destination, everything. She knew my house was special, but also knew it was going to be a challenge. She quickly told me after all was said and done, that she couldn’t take the listing at the price I wanted which was $1,000,000. She knew, and I knew, she was my best option. But she wouldn’t take my listing!!!! What kind of real estate agent won’t take a listing? I probably called her once or twice a week for about two months asking if she was ready to take me on. In February, I called again and she finally said yes, with a few conditions. I quickly told her I would follow her lead. Whatever she wanted from me I was willing to do. We signed the listing agreement and we were off and running.
We spent a very minimal amount on prepping the house the way Annika suggested. She had everything available to us. She has the best contractors, stagers, cleaners, photographers etc. With Annika’s help, we were not only able to get full price for our home which was $200,000 over what the previous sales in the neighborhood would support, but we closed the home in 30 days after only being on the market for twelve days. She set the new high watermark in the neighborhood and record sale. We are convinced that not only is Annika a rock star realtor, but that we have made a trusted friend for life. She walked us through the entire process with strength, certainty, and class. She managed everything during the escrow process, from negotiating repairs to managing and hiring the tradesmen. We had already moved to Florida, so we really needed that help. We highly recommend Annika Godfrey as THE choice Realtor for anyone looking to buy or sell real estate anywhere in Orange County. She really has the magic touch. I am a tough guy to please, so when I say this…… Just trust her and follow her lead!!!! We are glad we did.
Art Womack D.D. S. & Robin Post - Seller of 24702 Mendocino, Laguna Hills
GONE IN 30 DAYS!
Annika exceeded our expectations and made what would normally be a stressful process, an enjoyable one. She kept in constant communication with us and was extremely professional, while at the same time she treated us like family. Our house went on the market on December 2nd and by December 30th, we had a signed offer. We would recommend Annika to anyone that is looking for a realtor with exceptional knowledge and skills!
Beth Battaglia - Seller of 28 Seedling, Irvine
HIGHEST PRICE ON OUR MODEL IN 5 YEARS!
Dear Annika,
We can't thank you enough for your professionalism, expertise, and hard work in helping us sell our home in Aliso Viejo. Your knowledge of the housing market for the Aliso Viejo area and general know of the overal housing market conditions helped us get the highest price for our model in 5 years. Your attention and patience through the entire process from listing to inspection to appraisal to closing was so valuable and greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend you as the first and premier realtor of choice any buyer or seller.
Best Regards,
Trung Thai - Seller of 41 Solitaire, Aliso Viejo
KIND HEART!
Annika,
Thank you so very much to you and your “kick-ass” team at Coldwell Banker. You are the DEAL and we are so grateful to have worked with you in the sale of our rental property in Newport Beach. We also appreciate your special thought of us with the kind note and flowers when our dog passed. That was truly above and beyond our expectations. With that said, we cant wait for you to help us negotiate that nice, big house in the future.
You Rock!
Michele Isaly
Michele Isaly - Seller of 211 35th St., Newport Beach
SOLD AT HIGHEST RECORD PRICE!
To whom it may concern,
Annika Godfrey is an outstanding real estate agent. She is extremely competent, compassionate, and professional. In December of 2011, Annika helped to sell my home at 31122 Oakmont. Since I was coming out of a difficult divorce, it was a rough time for me. Luckily, Annika helped everything run smoothly and timely. The market was still “down”, but Annika was able to sell the property in a little over a month, during the holidays, for close to the asking price.Annika has since assisted me in renting and eventually purchasing another residence at 47 Niguel Pointe. Again, everything went smoothly without any delays or complications.
Annika is my trusted realtor. She also recently sold my home on 10 Beacon in Aliso Viejo build by Shea in 2013, and sold it for what still stands as the highest record price in the Vantis neighborhood, even over the “neighborhood specialist”.Throughout each transaction,
Annika has been a calm and supportive agent who obviously knows her area of expertise quite well. I can honestly say that I’ve always felt that Annika placed my needs first and foremost, above her own or anyone else’s. I would highly recommend Annika Godfrey as a real estate agent for anyone in need of buying or selling a home.
Peggy Verkest - Seller of 10 Beacon, Aliso Viejo
