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Ivan 'Z' Newell was great.  Everything he said he would do, he did it or tried very, very hard to get it done.  If I ever purchase another piece of property in this area, I will use 'Z' to handle the real estate needs for me.  This guy is incredible.  Anita and I love him and we think the world of him. ~Anthony and Anita (Sellers)          * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  If you are looking for someone to go above the mark of a realtor, I strongly recommend Z & his team.  He works extra hard for the client and his assistant is the most helpful and friendly of any assistant I have dealt with.  You will not be disappointed with their services. ~Debby D. (Buyer)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *    Overcome Obstacles... "Z, was able to overcome obstacles that were unusual.  He dealt with personalities that were difficult.  He negotiated a deal after the contract that helped cover an expense revealed by the home inspector!" ~Ernest Perry (Buyer)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *    Your marketing, responsiveness, professionalism... Tammy & I want to thank you so much for accomplishing what seemed to be an impossible task -- selling our Farm quickly - within 4 to 6 months -- you did it!!! Your marketing, responsiveness, professionalism, flexibility, advice, and patience were second to none. Please don't hesitate to use our names as a reference for anyone considering contracting with you to sell their property. They'll be fortunate if they are wise enough to choose you.Regards,~Will & Tammy Gilliam (Sellers)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *   'Z' and his team were great to work with!  I work out of town a lot, but they were so organized that I was able to get the entire process taken care of from my hotel rooms!  Z also did a great job of negotiating on my behalf.  I would recommend LexHome Real Estate to anyone who is ready to buy or sell. ~Maura (Buyer)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *        A man with a plan..."I'm writing to thank you for doing a fantastic job as my real estate agent. Your enthusiasm, suggestions and marketing plan worked...I had a contract on my house in less than 10 days!I interviewed three real estate agents before hiring you. You were the only one who walked in my door with a customized marketing plan. In the end, I walked away with more money that the other agents thought I could receive for my home. Thank you so very much!"~Cathy Bradford (Seller)        * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *     The Little Things..."We were very impressed by all the little extras...We felt like you were always available to get info on Lexington, which really helped being new to the area. Very professional! Will recommend if anyone asks!! : ) "~ Jeff and Kara S.(Buyers)   I appreciated your attentiveness to my interests and perspective..."I want to say how much I appreciated your attentiveness to my interests and perspective in representing me as the Buyer's Agent. I really felt like you did an excellent job of representing the buyer's interests while also being fair-minded to both parties. I hope I don't need to move again for a long, long time; but if I do, you can be sure I will contact you first."~Paul V, University of Kentucky  (Buyer)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *     Z's negotiating skills held our deal together"Z's negotiating skills held our deal together. The first Realtor in a long time to really earn his commission. Z's style was just like the baby bear's porridge, not too strong and not too laid back."~Larry & Suzy W. (Buyers)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *       "We had the BEST experience selling our home... "We had the BEST experience selling our home in Lexington. Z Newell was an excellent knowledgeable pro active agent. He (gave us the necessary advise) and ...had the pictures on the web within 6 hours of taking them. The house had a showing within the first 24 hrs. The third people to look at the house made an offer that was too good to refuse....The overall experience was great...At the same time we were working with another realtor in another state selling a second home. The difference between the Realtors is like night and day. We had a terrible experience and ended up taking the house off of the market...never to do business with that Realtor again. Thanks Z for an awesome experience at a very emotional time in our lives!~Connie & Fred Kyes-Myland (Sellers)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *    Out-of-Town Buyer: Our experience with Z was very unique. We bought a house before we actually met him personally, or even saw the house! Z took my info over the phone about specific qualities we wanted for our new home. We were relocating from Texas  to KY. He then emailed us all homes matching our credentials. When the right home showed up in our location, school district and price range, it was a rare find and he knew it would move quickly. Z went to work for us and quickly VIDEOED AND EMAILED US THE PROPERTY. We made an offer contingent on seeing the property a few days later, and were able to beat out two other offers on the property!  Z went the extra mile in a day that was like a marathon race. He secured our offer and we have been extremely happy in our new home!~Ron and Lisa W. (Buyers)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *   Z was extremely thorough... Z was extremely thorough and very helpful every step of the way. Moving from out of town, he made our experience much easier during this stressful time!~Robin and Kelly H. (Buyers)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *   First-time Buyer experience... This is the first time we purchased a home and Z took the time to walk us through the whole process. He provided helpful information and allowed us to make our own decisions. He was always willing to return our phone calls, no matter what time of the day it was. He was very friendly and made purchasing our first home relaxing and enjoyable.~Michelle F. and Clark L.(Buyers)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *    Knows the business very well... Ivan was very helpful. He knows the business very well and helped us through the looking and buying sequence. Will use him again!~James & Barbara Gallt (Buyers)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *   Goes above & beyond... Z is very motivated...goes above and beyond. Excellent effort! Produces results. Z is the Best!! ~Michael & Michelle Swift (Out of Area Buyers)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *   "Beyond the call of duty..." We feel that 'Z' went "beyond the call of duty" to be of service. He was professional, gracious, and patient -- never did we feel pressure to move more quickly than we were ready to. We grew to trust Z and depended upon his knowledge and expertise. It was obvious to us he had our best interest at heart.         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *   Knows the business... Z is very professional, knows the business, organized, hard-working (always working, for that matter!), excellent negotiator, experience shows, great follow-up and follow-through.~Renee Chesser (Buyer and Seller)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *   Z truly was an advocate... "Z truly was an advocate when we sold our home. He educated us on all the ins and outs of the process. We closed on our home in less than a month. From inspector to incompetent realtors to militant appraisers, Z took care of every detail timely and efficiently. I can honestly say I am glad Z was on our side and not theirs." ~Kimbie & Paul Alexander (Sellers)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *    Knowledgeable, persistent and fastidious... "If you or your friends are looking for a knowledgeable, persistent and fastidious agent to represent your real estate interests, you could not do better than Z Newell." ~Robert Trombley (Seller)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *    Never too busy to talk to us... "We just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much we appreciated ALL your hard work. You never were too busy to talk to us, always kept us informed and gave words of encouragement when we were down. I am SO GLAD we listed the house with you and will never hesitate to refer customers!" ~Trish & TJ Tomlin (Buyers AND Sellers!)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *   Lexington, KY homes for sale For Sale By Owner..."We had been trying to sell our home using the "for Sale By Owner" method for 5 weeks....Many Realtors approached us, but frequently it seemed with a barely disguised irritated attitude that we weren't using a Realtor. After meeting with...Z,...we found that [he] greatly eased the process, smoothly coordinating everything....He charged us a very reasonable commission; in retrospect, my wife and I felt that he had more than earned his money. He is a great, personable Realtor, with a wealth of knowledge about the Lexington real estate market. His abilities and experience definitely helped us sell our home, with minimal hassles...I would strongly recommend him without hesitation to anyone considering the For Sale by Owner method, as his talents optimize the chances of, and minimize the time wasted in, selling one's home." ~John Finnie (Seller)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *   More than patient... "Z was more than patient with us.  We looked at vastly different price ranges and areas; probably 50 properties and he never really lost his patience with us.  I can't complain."~Brandi Whitman (out of area Buyer)         * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *