John Snippen - Testimonials

He is present throughout the entire transaction giving attention and care to every phase of the sale. I would highly recommend John Snippen and consider him my go to real estate professional.”

Most of my communication was via email, John was always detailed and thorough in his explanation. Because of John's communication, we hired him to sell our property. With email, the communication needs to be clear and concise, with no room for a misunderstanding and John is proficient with all of his communication. My wife and I had a property to sell in Central Oregon, while our primary residence was in Portland. We had a lot of questions, we had been involved in many real estate transactions before with other properties. John, didn't make any assumptions, he answered all of our questions and backed up his answers up with Real Estate data from the area. Because we lived away from Central Oregon, email was the best way for us to communicate. Email is a valid communication channel, which is convenient, and permanent. John has embraced technology by using email effectively, always asking if all of our questions were answered. In all of my experience with my real estate transactions, John was professional, always having our best interests at heart, respectful, and down right pleasant to do business with. We not only had a great experience working with John, we have gained a friend because of our transaction. I am highly recommending John, to anyone interested in Central Oregon Real Estate.”

We placed a lot in Pronghorn, Bend, OR on the market, under John Snippen’s brokerage. Throughout the time our property was on the market, John communicated relevant real estate market conditions and situations. Ultimately, John found a purchaser for our property and worked with us through the sales transaction. The purchaser required a very fast turn-around time. Not residing in Bend, it was extremely important for us to know John was knowledgeable with the twists and turns the economy. John’s true knowledge of real estate market conditions, his strong communication skills and valuing client relationships will always place his clients in good hands. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have regarding our real estate experience with John Snippen as our broker.”

Not only did he sell my home when other properties weren't selling, he also helped me find the perfect property for my advancing needs. I spent nine months with John viewing more than 100 houses. I am now happily settled in my new home. This was my first major purchase as a single person. It was reassuring and comforting knowing that John was always representing and protecting my best interests. I have complete faith, trust and respect for this young man.”

These are valuable traits in any environment but even more so in the challenging environment we face today. John was able to position my house realistically and well and we got to an acceptable transaction in what was a very short time. John’s attentiveness to detail, quick response to issues that arose, and action orientation kept things on track to a successful conclusion. I highly recommend John to others.”

His experience and guidance helped to simplify the home selling process. I would hire him again."

I can truly say that I am impressed by John's knowledge, ability and professionalism. I would recommend him to my any friend or family member.”

We were referred to John by a realtor in Washington and quickly were very impressed. We were pleased with John’s extensive knowledge of the market in Bend and his quick, thorough responses to any questions we had. John did not let any details slip through the cracks. This was not our first real estate purchase, but probably the easiest due to John’s handling of all the details. Even though there were some difficult obstacles in our purchase, John expertly advised us and handled issues from finance to inspections to closing. After our offer, we did not return to Bend until closing because we felt so comfortable having John represent us. We highly recommend John without reservation.”

We have worked with 5 Realtors over the years when buying or selling houses. John is the most knowledgeable and professional realtor we have ever worked with. When looking at properties he was honest in telling us the drawbacks of each property. He wasn’t just trying to sell us a house to get paid. We felt that he was truly looking out for our best interests. I have so much confidence in him that we have referred friends, family, and clients of my business to him. Every referral gave us great feedback about working with John.”

John brings a wealth of experience and a true sense of understanding when it comes to evaluating, not only the current market conditions, but more importantly an individual's needs that makes for a successful and lasting business relationships.”

Our home buying process took about eight months. We made several offers, and John was always accessible to us and on top of the paperwork. He worked very hard in order to help us find our perfect home. His vast knowledge and complete honesty took away our insecurities during the buying process. I recommend John to anyone who is looking for a realtor who is dedicated and who keeps his clients ahead of the game at every step.”

He was our next-door neighbor so we observed a lot about the person he and his wife were. He also was an elected board member of the Southeast Bend Neighborhood Association. When we wanted to invest in income producing property, we contacted John. He conducted a very thorough search over a reasonable period of time and came up with a very select group of properties that was right on. The documentation was so good it was easy to determine cash flow and plan our strategy. He is respected, trustworthy and, represents his clients well and would be an asset to any firm.”

I then hired Mr. Snippen to find me a new home in my parameters, and John went to work, he must have shown me a dozen homes. Until we found the right home, and didn’t feel pressured at any time which was very nice. I would hire Mr. Snippen again should the time present itself again. John was a real pleasure to work with.”

John spent a major portion of each day keeping us informed of possible prospects and sorting listings according to our demanding criteria. Through his unstinting efforts, we located that "perfect house". John provided guidance during every portion of the intricate financial and legal aspects of our purchase. We recommend him without reservation for any real estate matters.”

We interviewed several realtors in the area, but there was only one that met our expectations. John Snippen exudes professionalism, knowledge, and true dedication to clients. John is well versed in all aspects of the home buying process. His local knowledge of neighborhood planning and bylaws was a great asset. Without reserve we recommend John to individuals looking for an advisory in the real estate market.”

We both agree that out of all the agents we have worked with, John Snippen had the best combination of showing interest in our needs and at the same time giving us the space, honesty, and time to make our own decision on the Bend property purchase.”

He was sharp. organized and listened to my needs. He helped me find and close on my wonderful house in one month!”

He serves his clients with a level of professionalism and attention to detail that is unmatched. Going above and beyond for every client and providing superior service is the standard for John.”

Always professional and always fun to work with, John ultimately led us to a final resolution that is the perfect fit for us. John receives our highest recommendation."

John Snippen has been the most informative and dedicated realtor we have used to date. Before placing our house on the market John provided us with a wealth of comparative material. John immediately created a marketing plan for our house and got it printed in a number of local publications. While on the market John continued to send us detailed comparative information, local housing market news, and updates on showings and his marketing plan. I would recommend John Snippen highly to any buyer or seller that is looking for a professional and informative realtor.”

Throughout our property search, John offered thorough analysis of market conditions and responded promptly to our many questions. During our purchase, John showed exceptional tact and skill during difficult negotiations with the seller. We were extremely satisfied with John's services and would highly recommend John to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in Central Oregon."

John became a new father during my house hunting but he always found time to work for me. He was always careful to give his opinion without influencing mine and when it came time to buy, his aggressive approach helped me win the house over many other buyers. I enjoyed my time with John and find it very easy to speak highly of him to friends and family.”

Compared to every other realtor I have ever dealt with or observed in any capacity, John Snippen is the most professional, the most knowledgeable, the most conscientious, and the most personable, by far.”

I had some specific requirements and as an out of town buyer, my availability was limited. During this purchase, John was always available for my schedule, provided timely and accurate communication and displayed an insiders knowledge and insight of the Bend area. I was completely comfortable as John handled all aspects of the process with professionalism and personal service. With his assistance, I was able to find a home that met my criteria.”

John has several qualities I have been looking for in my realtor and is exceptional in all of them. John’s unique knowledge of the Central Oregon market is unsurpassed in my experience. John is easy to deal with, hard working, with strong communications skills; He is also AVAILABLE which makes him unique in my experience. I have and will recommend John to friends and family and hope to work with him on further real estate transactions in the future.”

Please feel free to pass this along, and let them know we’d be happy to speak to them in more detail. They should know that your efforts have by far surpassed any of your possible competitors out there. Your professionalism, attention to detail, as well as your hard work were instrumental in selling our property in what is a poor seller’s market (to put it lightly). As you know, we had some water damage occur during the time of our listing, and the efforts made in remedying it were above and beyond the call of duty. Additionally, I have found few realtors out there that seem to care and take the listing as personal as yourself. I apologize if this is not more eloquent, but little more needs to be said other than we would recommend you to our closest of friends.”

I completely trust John with any of my clients' residential real estate needs. I am happy to refer friends and family to John whether they are selling or purchasing a home.”

He was very attentive to our needs and responded to the greater majority of our questions within 24 hours. When it came to purchasing our current home, John handled all of the details and explained each step of the process clearly and concisely which meant a lot to us as first-time home buyers. Working with John was a wonderful experience for both of us and I would highly recommend him to anyone I know looking to purchase or sell a home.”

Being first time home buyers, we were all over the map with areas, features, and condition of the homes that we wanted to view. John was very honest about things he felt would and wouldn't work for us, helping us make an educated decision about a house that would work well for our family, while staying within our budget, and having positive resale possibilities. At the time of our purchase we were under some tight time constraints, in order to get the first time buyer tax credit, and John worked quickly to get a competitive offer in within hours of the house being on the market. We are so happy to have worked with him, and are very thankful that we were referred to him for the purchase of our home.”

And although I had personal reservations about the whole process of purchasing a home, I was quickly put at ease by John because he wasn’t your average “salesman” with his agenda in mind. He genuinely cared about my priorities and how the process was for me. His attention to detail and precision with the entire process was a huge relief for me, granting not only reassurance, but stability, even through some difficult decisions. John was there for me each step of the way, going above and beyond in his time and dedication to help answer all my questions thoroughly. He is the type of person who will deal with each client with the utmost professionalism along with the genuine kindness of a friend. I actively recommend him to friends, family, coworkers, clients, anyone who needs a great realtor; one they can trust and respect. I have complete confidence that John Snippen will be a great fit! It was an honor to work with him, and I believe anyone who gets that opportunity will feel the same.”

His dedication and professional approach put me at ease during the recent sale of my property in a tough market. Without hesitation I will ask John to represent me in any future real estate sales or purchases that I make in the future."

John was 100% professional, and did everything he said he would, in a timely manner. If I ever get the urge to purchase Bend property, in the future, John will be the only agent I will use.”

But sufice to say he made our house purchase a walk in the park!”

Virtually every one of my clients have had a Realtor assisting them. I want to say that of all the Realtors I’ve dealt with, the example you set in helping Shawn represents the “Gold Standard” in how short sales should be handled to result in a successful closing. I recently wrote an article for the PMAR newsletter on 2011 Realtor Best Practices in handling for short sales. The example you set was the template for my article. As we are going to see short sales around for at least a couple more years, this is a business model that most Realtors will have to learn and adapt to. It not only requires hard work, long hours and perseverance, but it also requires people skills and intelligence. Your work for Shawn demonstrated to me that you’ve mastered the essentials earlier than most. Keep up the good work!”

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As long-distance buyers who will not relocate for another year or two, he helped us after purchase (and well after we left Bend for our home on the East Coast) find contractors to do electrical and cosmetic work and recommended a great property manager. Because of his service ethic, we’d recommend him to anyone.”

In the spring of 2010, he helped us sell our home in Woodside Ranch. He has also been helping us find our next home in Bend, showing us properties that interest us and writing offers, as appropriate. Compared to every other realtor we have ever dealt with or observed in any capacity, John Snippen is the most professional, the most knowledgeable, the most conscientious, and the most personable, by far. We are delighted to recommend him to anyone for their real estate needs.”

He was very attentive to our needs and responded to the greater majority of our questions within 24 hours. When it came to purchasing our current home, John handled all of the details and explained each step of the process clearly and concisely which meant a lot to us as first-time home buyers. Working with John was a wonderful experience for both of us and I would highly recommend him to anyone I know looking to purchase or sell a home.”

He provides an expert level of knowledge, is very personable and has the utmost integrity. We will not hesitate to refer him to our friends, family and clients moving forward.”