Testimonials

Companies don’t hire people without first checking their references. You shouldn’t work with someone without checking their references either. This is what some of our past clients have said about us.  Have a past experience with us that you’d like to share? Please send us your testimonial by completing our Survey Form. Thanks so much. 

Thanks John for all you have done for us in the sale of our building. I was expecting some cancellation or something but today everything went through and we have a positive sale.  You worked hard on a few other clients and it seemed that these buyers just came out of the wood work. It is funny because I suggested to Dave that when the listing was up that we would just leave it off the market for a while and move back and take care of it ourselves.  I attribute most things to a higher power but I also know some people work very hard to make things happen and you are one of them!!!  Thanks again, Brenda and Dave Mykytuk

Absolutely 100% I will recommend your (Anu) services. Great experience with Anu, very professional and listens to her clients. Anu was awesome, not only did she find me the home I wanted, she also catered to my every need with my lawyer and home inspection as well as my mortgage. She was my real estate agent but I considered her a close friend.
- John Pino - Buyer

“Preferred Group recently sold two of our rental properties for us. The condo property was more difficult to sell in this market, but they gave us valuable information and feedback that allowed us to make the property saleable and for a great price. The rental house we sold, was pending in 2 days! We highly recommend John Carter of the Preferred Group if you’re looking to sell or buy investment real estate. ”        - CWC Properties—Seller

"The sale was handled professionally and I didn't have to worry about anything, John looked after all the details."      - Linda Carter (John's step mother) Always nice to get good feedback from family, they are often the hardest to please - John Carter

 “RE/MAX River City did absolutely all the leg work, and took ALL the uncertainty out  of property buying. I just checked my emails and found the perfect property for me with ease. Thank-you so much for all the hard work Preferred Group."

- J.S. McTeer - Buyer





 

  'It took us much longer than we thought it would to find a house we both loved. After looking at so many houses and none of them being “the one”, we started to question what we valued in the house we wanted. It was in those times that Anu would hold the vision for the ideal house she knew we were looking for. There was never a time where we felt rushed or pressured to make a decision, and when we did decide to make an offer, Anu continued to create extreme amounts of value. Here experience and professionalism gave us the confidence to make informed decisions and made the process relaxing and easy even with all the excitement."
- Brad & Cara Freeman

"Dealing with John on the sale of the house was very pleasurable and stress free.  He sold the house quickly and regotiated to a price that met both parties needs."          - Christine Yetman - Seller

"Anu was an excellent, personable, and highly ambitious realtor who was very knowledgeable and patient.  She answered all of our questions thoroughly and guided us in the right direction in terms of our preferences.  She went the extra mile as well with her negotiation skills, keeping our best interests in mind.  Anu arranged everything for us, making this process as painless as possible.  It was stressful for us with a baby on the way and limited time to complete the selling and buying process, but Anu was very calm and reassuring.  She arranged everything and was extremely prompt in answering our questions and retuning our calls. We will most definitely be contacting her again in the future should we decide to sell or buy and would recommend her highly to anyone wo appreciates a hard working, honest and knowledgeable realtor!"
- Denny Letourneau and Candice Bohonis-Seieresen - Sellers and Buyers
 

"Working with the Preferred Group team, one can expect knowledgeable professionalism. With promptness and courtesy they respond to inquiries and requests, which is critical to our business operating out of Vancouver. John and the team have an accurate sense of the market, and offer valuable strategic suggestions to sell property. We also appreciate that they do not over extend themselves and are selective with their clientele, which allows them to give the necessary attention to each project that is a requirement to sell in this competitive market. The Preferred Group has proven that they can effectively manage potential buyers and work well with all parties through closing. We would recommend their services."         - Platinum Properties Group - Investor Seller

"We love, love, love our new house! We love the neighborhood and it feels more like home here than any apartment I've ever lived in! House shopping with Anu was fun and easy, she made the process of buying go smoothly. Anu was fantastic! She took the time to find out what we really needed and was very honest.  It was very clear that she wanted us to be in our dream house not just any house!"
                  - Mike and Heather Hanrahan - First Time Home Buyers

"When we decided to sell our home we knew it was going to be a very daunting task. However, this was so simple and we sold our place in hours! We met with 5 agents and you guys absolutely blew everyone else out of the water. We are so happy with our decision to have you work with us."                - B. & N. Walter - Sellers

"I bought one of the Edson Condos in 2007 and I love it! The buying process was great and ya, Jocelyn even stopped by my construction site to have the paperwork signed. You are more than welcome to use me for referrals and I would for sure recommend Edson to any of your buyers!
              - Curtis Reimer - Investor Buyer
 

"Thank you very much! You made it easy and we feel we got a good net from the sale of my dad’s house. Thank you for covering the cost of the Real Property Report and Compliance, I really appreciated that! *** This was the Whyte family’s 4th transaction with the our team ***"               - Miranda Whyte - Seller

"The Preferred Group was great in helping me find a place! What I appreciated the most was being able to view places and take care of paperwork, in the evening after I finised work. Getting their input on the condition of the places we saw (ie. bathrooms, flooring, kitchens etc.) and whether or not renovations would be required after they noticed small details was also great."
           - Justin Papp - First Time Buyer

"I appreciate John’s knowledge and market awareness.  John understands the process very well and yet is willing to learn.  I have and will continue to recommend John to others.  He helps make the experience simple and straightforward.  Thanks"
            - Buyer, Seller & Investor - Chose not to display name
 

"Thank you John and the Preferred Group for all the ’extras’ you did for me in the purchase of thirty condos. I would never have been brave enough to enter such a deal without the confidence I have in your knowledge and experience. The due diligence and negotiations you did on my behalf was much appreciated. I value your honesty, integrity and straight-forwardness. Therefore, there will always be a spot for you on my team!              - Marilyn Bryan - #1 Client-Investor, Buyer & Seller

"My husband and I are very pleased with our service from John, and the rest of his team during the sale of our investment properties. That is not to say that we did not hit a few bumpy patches during the closure of some deals. Although these issues we faced were not Johns fault, he did his best to correct them from his office in Edmonton, which, since we live in Calgary, was helpful. We realized that there was an opportunity for further collaboration and growth through our partnership with John, and with the next property sale, things went more smoothly. He did the things that were almost impossible for us Calgarians to deal with while not living in Edmonton or living in the property that we were selling. Dealing in investment properties is an always evolving and changing microcosm, and John has done well to help us journey through the fluctuations within the market and hurdles that have been encountered. We will continue to give John our business. "
    - Lane & Geri Wiechnik - Investor Sellers

The Preferred Group provided us with absolutely wonderful service.  We never felt neglected & were always kept in the loop.  We learned more from them than we did our mortgage broker.  Stupendous! The Preferred Group made us feel imporant and like the only clients they were working with.  Absolutely satisfied.
- Nelson La & Beata Blaszczynski - Buyers

"Dealing with John has been a profitable experience. His wealth of knowledge and expertise have helped me get into some lucrative projects, and I look forward to doing business with him in the future. John has a keen eye for real estate, and he’s always there to help, regardless of whether you have a deal on the go or not. I highly recommend John’s service to both the seasoned investor, and the first time home buyer."            - Ben Corns - Apartment Buyer

"I would not hesitate to recommend the Preferred Real Estate Group. They truly went above and beyond the duties of any Realtor I have ever worked with...always making themselves available for questions - even after the transaction was complete. Thank you!"       - Su-Ling Goh - Buyer & Health Matters Reporter for Global Edmonton: see her profile here

"Preferred Real Estate Group sold our condo and negotiated great terms at a very difficult time in the market. Even when it looked like the deal may have fallen through he kept a positive and upbeat attitude that gave us the piece of mind in a crazy market. Thanks Preferred for all your hard work!"
- Michael & Natalie White - Sellers

 

"It was a pleasure dealing with Preferred Real Estate Group!" Mr. Purdy, gave our Team a 5 out of 5 in Value of Service, Quality, Satisfaction, and the Overall Transaction."            - Rick Purdy - Seller & Investor

"Preferred Group took excellent care of me during the sale of my condo. John always kept in close contact with me and was careful to explain everything in full detail. With John’s help I was able to get several thousand more than the list price on my condo within days of it’s listing. Thank you Preferred Real Estate Group! "          - C. Braun - Seller

"Preferred Group made our first home buying experience wonderful! They showed such a high level of professionalism, assistance and care that made the entire process comfortable and fun! I would definitely recommend their services to anyone!"
    - C. Chelsberg - 1st Time Buyers

 

"A big THANK YOU to you, John and to your Team. We love our new home and are so excited about our life together in our new place. Even though you’re my son, I felt you were always on top of the market, honest in telling us what we needed and completely professional."          - Randy & Linda Carter

"The entire process was quick, simple and painless. There was minimal time that we had to spend, and before we knew it, we were in our new home. You were diligent at keeping us informed as well as doing follow-up after we had moved. Thanks Preferred Group!"      - Sarah & Kevin Lafoy - Buyers

"Thanks again for all the work and help with the purchase of our first home. Also, we would like to thank you, for the extra support with our lawyer. You’ve probably seen better possession day’s than the one we had and hopefully you will never see any worse ones. Thanks for all the support and helping us resolve things, you were great."      - Paul Duperrault & Mandeep Kahlon - 1st Time Buyers

	"Preferred Group has been very reliable, conscientious, and honest. I will recommend you to future clients I know."         - Chose not to have name appear - Buyer
	"I would like to thank you guys for your wonderful and professional service. I appreciated your help and support through what can be a daunting task."         - Lorne Juchli - Investor Buyer
	"Jackson Bishop Interior Re-design received excellent, professional service while working with Preferred Real Estate Group. Everything was done in a timely manner, all questions were answered honestly, and there were no delays. I like their straightforward style. I am sure he will find us another suitable property in the future."         - Jackson Bishop Interior Re-design - Investor
	"Thank you for doing such a great job acting as my Realtor. It was very much appreciated, I felt you gave me good advice, and connected me to the correct people, in order get the results I wanted."         - Rebecca Bryan - Investor Buyer

"Preferred Real Estate Group provided us with personal, caring service that professionally represented our needs effectively throughout the process involved in the purchase of our new home."
    - Ralph & Kathy Korner - Buyer

"We were very happy with John’s ability to sell our condo properties quickly and with minimal hassle for us. Saving us time was the most important thing, but we also received a great return on our investment!"
    - CWC Properties - Investors (Buyer & Seller)

"Preferred Real Estate Group was friendly & professional and made the whole process much less intimidating than I thought it would be."
    - Buyer - Chose not to display name

"I wouldn’t be moving to Phoenix without you guys, thanks for all your great service. I will be recommending you to anyone I know who needs a great Realtor."
    - B. Robertson - Seller

"Preferred Real Estate Group was very efficient in his dealings with me and his professionalism is second to none. I have dealt with a number of realtors in the past and its nice to work with a skilled negotiator on my side of the table. I would recommend you to anyone that cares about getting a good deal. "
    - Brian Coffin - Investor (Buyer & Seller)

"Excellent service, great cooperation. Overall I would recommend John to any buying or selling."
    - Otto Barz - Investor Buyer

"Very pleased with Preferred Real Estate Group’s service."
    - M. Corns - Seller

"We found the entire process to be extremely simple and straightforward. The unit sold quickly and we got the full asking price."
    - M. Kerr - Seller

"When I buy and sell I talk to Preferred Real Estate Group. They sold my house quickly for the price I wanted even though there were 35 other houses for sale in that area. They showed excellent judgment in advertising and pricing. I invest in positive cash flow rental properties, I needed an agent with first-hand experience. Preferred Group can spot a potentially good investment. An excellent negotiator; honest and trustworthy. Under-promise and over-deliver. They are a very valuable part of my investment team."  
   - Marilyn Bryan - Investor