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Janna Shillinglaw, No Percentage Commission, Saving You Thousands (Capital Region House Deals) Real Estate Broker/Owner

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Janna Shillinglaw
No Percentage Commission, Saving You Thousands
location_on Voorheesville, NY — Capital Region House Deals
Get to Know Janna Shillinglaw

  

When it comes to hiring a qualified real estate agent in the Capital Region, it may seem like there are endless possibilities and that all agents are created equal. Not true! There are really only a relatively small group of professional agents that service clients full-time and in a way that all clients should be treated.

It is important to us at Team Shillinglaw to have fulfilling real estate transactions with our clients and with the various brokers we cooperate with day in and day out. Buying or selling a home is a big invesment - not only financially, but emotionally as well. Pairing with an agent that recognizes, respects and supports every aspect of your real estate needs is critical to a successful process for all involved.  Our team strives to create meaningful relationships with our clients, from the very first encounter to the closing table, and every aspect in between and more importantly - beyond.

Below are just a few examples of our satisfied client relationships. We hope you will read them and take into account the type of agent you want working on your behalf!

 

 

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Testimonials
Rose D'Ambro, Mechanicville, NY
06/11/2012
Janna did a great job at listening to our wants and needs and finding us the perfect house for us.
Jennifer Galough, Schenectady, NY
03/12/2012
In 2007, I utilized Janna's Real Estate expertise to assist me in my home buying process. At the ripe old age of 20 (and 23) my husband and I decided we wanted to purchase our first home after being married for nearly 2 years. When other agents didn't take our request serious, Janna did. Being a Military couple, we had high hopes of creating a life together before the possibility of deployments, Janna made this possible. We viewed about 12-15 homes with Janna and found our first perfect starter home with her! We had a tight timeline and the desire to close within the month and we did that as well! We closed our first home on April 01, 2007. In November 2009, we enlisted Janna again, to list our first home when my husband was laid off from his civilian job. She was eager to help us out in our time of need and walked us through all the motions of selling our first home too! She made great efforts and strides to keep us posted and up-to-date with the selling process. We appreciate all of Janna's hard work as it surely did pay off!
Ed Obertubbesing in Voorheesville, NY
02/19/2012
Janna helped us do a sale of our prior home and purchase of our present home. She was great throughout each transaction. Our new house is in the same community as Janna, and we have seen first-hand how involved she is in the New Scotland/Voorheesville area. Any real estate agent can know the numbers of a community - sales prices, school performance, etc. Janna knows all that and more - she knows the people of our town and they know her. I could not think of anyone else that I would turn to when buying or selling real estate in southwestern Albany County; Janna is not just a business person in our town; she is a neighbor and friend.
Ryan Miller, Slingerlands, NY
02/08/2012
Janna Shillinglaw has proven to be a reliable and trustworthy broker, who we have enjoyed doing business with. She helped my wife and I purchase our first home together, while we were expecting and time was of the essence. We have used her many times since that initial purchase to help buy and sell rental properties. Tenants appreciate that we work with an individual who is caring and respectful all while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Bryan Richmond, Voorheesville, NY
02/08/2012
Janna went above and beyond my expectations as my agent. Her advice was always on point. I am happy to recommend her to anyone looking for a home or selling a home.
Hugo Betzwieser, Bethlehem, NY
02/08/2012
Janna is a professional that cares about her clients, is not pushy, knows the ins and outs of the realty business. She can be trusted. I would and have recommended her to friends and family.
Kristen Marsh, Colonie, NY
03/01/2009
Janna is great to work with. She is friendly and outgoing. She is honest and has a positive attitude. She provides her clients with information and tools to be informed buyers. She does not pressure her clients to buy any house. She wants her clients to buy the home that is right for them. She is always your advocate. Janna is someone I would definitely work with again.
Jackie Kessler, Delmar, NY
04/11/2008
Looking for a new house can be overwhelming. Janna made the process fun. Her energy and enthusiasm were terrific, and thanks to her, we found our dream house. I highly recommend Janna!
A Happy New Scotland Area Family
03/01/2008
To Prospective Clients of Janna Shillinglaw: If you are reading this it is likely because you are either considering retaining Janna Shillinglaw as your real estate agent or you have already done so. If you have already retained Janna - good move, you will be extremely satisfied. If you are still deciding, hopefully this letter will assist you in making your decision. My wife Sirli and I retained Janna in December 2007 as our agent for both the sale of our existing home and purchase of our new home. Prior to meeting Janna we had listed our previous home for another agent for 6 months. While multiple Opens Houses were held and a handful of showings took place, we never received an offer. After removing the house from the market for several months, and realizing that we were still desirous of selling and moving to a different community, we had the good fortune of finding Janna. In those 8 months or so that had passed from the time we had originally listed with the other agent, the real estate market had changed dramatically. Janna was, from the first moment we met, straight forward about what the market conditions were and what she would do in that market to help us sell our home. She informed us of the steps that she would be taking - from the content of the MLS listing, print literature, to a personalized website, etc., and she followed through in a timely manner on every step she had told us she would take. The first part of the process, of course, was deciding on what price to ask, and Janna was thorough in the information she provided to us in determining what price to set. In a tough market, we wanted to ask a fair price but also to list our home at a price that would generate attention. Janna did that with us, and the results were immediate. We had a number of showings, several very interested parties, and a good and fair contract offer within 45 days. We were not inconvenienced by unnecessary Open Houses, we were always given adequate advance notice of showings, and we received timely and useful feedback from all showings. At the same time that Janna was assisting us with the sale of our prior home, she was serving as our agent for a purchase. We entered into a purchase contract for our new home that was contingent on the sale of our existing home, which always adds some stress to the process. Janna kept that listing agent informed of the steps we were taking to sell our existing home, serving to let that agent know how serious we were about our purchase: that agent knew that through Janna we were doing everything possible to sell our present home and to remove the contingency. It all came together for us; we completed the closings on the sale of our prior home and purchase of our new home in early March 2008, both well within 3 months of when we first retained Janna. The whole process is stressful anytime, but for us, added in the mix was that we were expecting a baby in March. Janna kept everything moving, kept us informed of everything that we needed to do, and did everything that she needed to do promptly and efficiently. The only thing she could not do was delay the birth of our daughter - our closings were scheduled several days apart and Emily was born in between the two! I have bought and sold multiple homes through the years. I can say without hesitation that the transactions that Janna handled for us were the most pleasant of them all. She was professional throughout and diligent in her efforts on our behalf. But even more so than the realtor services she provided is the customer service that Janna gave to us and the personal relationship that developed. The best way that I can describe this is to state that it was clear throughout our relationship with Janna that our sale and purchase were not just business transactions to Janna. She knew that for us, these were major life events, and everything that she did for us reflected that understanding and demonstrated her desire to make them as pleasant and stress-free for us as possible. Janna is a great realtor and an even better person - you will do well with her as your real estate agent! A Happy New Scotland Area Family - See more at: http://activerain.com/blogsview/4010632/my-old-profile#sthash.0pyXa868.dpuf
Debbie Engel in Rotterdam, NY
10/02/2007
I have always heard horror stories about buying a home -from dealing with a real estate agent to the closing documents, so when my husband and I decided to look for our own home I was less than enthusiastic. One person changed everything for us and her name is Janna Shillinglaw. I still to this day believe it was divine intervention that she came into our lives. I am the type of person who likes to do everything herself and had no idea what was involved in buying a home but I was determined we did not need to deal with real estate agents. One Saturday afternoon we were driving past a home for sale and decided we wanted to see it so I called the number on the sign and Janna answered the phone. She was helpful, informative and the best thing- not pushy! She took my information and called me back to schedule an appointment to see the home. Our situation was a little unique in that our credit was not the best , had no down payment to speak of and needed to be out of our rental before winter and it was the third week in August. When I first met Janna I knew I was going to like her, she has this wonderful warm smile and she looks you right in the eyes when speaking to you, a sure sign that she can be trusted and as you get to know her she proves it to you over and over. She showed genuine interest in our needs as well as us personally. We must have been in the first home we looked at for almost an hour on a week night and she just told us to take our time even though she had two young children and a husband waiting for her at home. Dedication is not a big enough word for this woman's work ethic. Needless to say we signed a contract with Janna to represent us without hesitation. She showed us numerous houses, once taking an entire Saturday away from her family to accommodate our scheduling needs. She returned my calls and emails always the same day, kept me notified of any new listings that might be of interest to us, guided us to a wonderful lending agent who got us a great rate once we found the house we wanted. We had a few bumps along the way finding homes we really wanted only to find they had a contract on them already but Janna was there to hold our hands and comfort us from the disappointment and encourage us to keep looking. In the end we found the home we wanted, signed a contract and closed on it by the end of October. All I can say when I look back is Amazing! We could never ever had done any of it without Janna and her dedication to find us that perfect home. That is what sets her apart from so many other agents in my opinion. She cares about her clients and what they need, she is honest, knowledgeable and totally dedicated. It is no surprise that Janna is still a part of our lives, she is just that kind of person. It is not just a sale to her it is about helping families achieve their dream . If you want personal service plus then Janna is the one to call. - See more at: http://activerain.com/blogsview/4010632/my-old-profile#sthash.BLmaVYjy.dpuf
Brett Kessler, Albany, NY
08/24/2007
Janna was a truly wonderful real estate agent when my wife and I were looking to move. She didn't take us to houses we'd hate so that other ones would look better by comparison -- she took us to see things that we'd like, she walked us through all of the questions we'd had, and the house Janna found for us is perfect. If I was ever planning on moving again -- which I'm not -- I'd ask Janna to help us out again. How many real estate agents can you say that about?
Ryan & Kathy Miller, Slingerlands, NY
01/01/2007
After working with a real estate agent who was only interested in collecting their commission it was an incredible relief to end up working with Janna. She helped my wife and I buy our first home together in Slingerlands and made the process as enjoyable as possible. After we decided against putting our condo on the market Janna helped us rent it without charging us a penny. After another property of ours was up for rent 6 months later Janna was there again to lend a helping hand. I even talked Janna into coming to the hospital where my wife was about to give birth to our daughter so we could get the paperwork signed. She is a real estate agent who truly cares about her customers best interest and will go that extra step to make sure their satisfied. Ryan and Kathleen Miller of Slingerlands - See more at: http://activerain.com/blogsview/4010632/my-old-profile#sthash.BLmaVYjy.dpuf
C. Homer, East Berne, NY
01/01/2007
To Janna Shillinglaw's Potential Clients: Have you noticed there are certain qualities that separate an average realtor from a really good realtor? The really good realtor genuinely cares about the people they represent and does everything they can to make the transaction as smooth as possible. This past summer, I was fortunate to work with a really exceptional realtor - Janna Shillinglaw. From the very beginning and throughout the entire process, Janna was deeply committed, thorough, flexible, diligent, and extremely well-organized. She was an attentive listener who provided keen insight, compassion, and optimism. I always felt that Janna was working on my behalf and that she wanted the best for me. There were times when she was able to lift me up and times when she was able to calm me down. At no time did she lose sight of my needs. Although her business card may read "Real Estate Agent", the magic she weaves is so much more. If you are considering buying a new home and/or selling your current home, then Janna Shillinglaw is the realtor for you. What are you waiting for? Sign with Janna today and be on your way to fulfilling your dreams. A very grateful and satified client, C. Homer - See more at: http://activerain.com/blogsview/4010632/my-old-profile#sthash.BLmaVYjy.dpuf
Happy Homeowners in Voorheesville, NY
01/01/2003
We bought our first home five years ago shortly after we married, which was when we first met Janna. At the time, the market was very quiet in the area of New Scotland that we wanted to live. But, Janna was very patient with us, as she showed us many homes over a nine month period before we found the one that we ultimately bought. My husband is a skeptic and is not very trusting of "salesmen" but he was even very comfortable with Janna as she did not push us into anything. We felt as though she always had our best interest in mind. Five years later we are still enjoying our home, and are now bringing up our family in it. We feel lucky to have had Janna as our agent, and would recommend her to anyone interested in a hassle-free home shopping experience. -Happy Homeowners in Voorheesville - See more at: http://activerain.com/blogsview/4010632/my-old-profile#sthash.BLmaVYjy.dpuf