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Ron, I had a calendar note that reminded me it was five years ago that you showed me the house I ended up buying.
I am so happy to have bought it, and I’m very grateful for all of your help and support during the process.
You’re the best,
Wendy
We want to take a moment to reflect on and acknowledge the fabulous service Bess & Ron provided as our realtors. From the first meeting we felt confident that we had selected the right realtor. Bess & Ron's open and honest communication throughout the process was greatly appreciated; especially since this was our first time buying a home. We feel that the trust we were able to place in them as our realtors created a situation in which we were able to trust the process as well. (Not that we didn't have anxious feelings at times!) We are grateful for the real estate education that they imparted throughout the process. Both of them took the time to answer our questions in ways that were easily understandable. We felt as though we were their only or most important clients as they provided such personalized and responsive service. We have already been telling our friends, family, and colleagues about Equinox Real Estate and Bess & Ron. We are happy to recommend Equinox Real Estate and will definitely call upon them in the future if we need a realtor.
I highly recommend Ron Blacquiere, and Equinox Real Estate, for your real estate transactions. Ron worked on my behalf, as a buyer's agent, on a commercial office purchase. Throughout the transaction he was a pleasure to work with. He was a good communicator, resourceful, and timely. All the normal challenges that arose were handled professionally and positively with a good outcome for all involved. I feel like Ron really cares about his clients. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Ron again or to recommend him to others.
Many thanks to Ron and Bess for guiding me so gently to the house of my dreams. They have the gift of doing business with heart & vision!
"Richelle and Tim went above and beyond working with neighbors and with the buyers to solve an issue that could have cost us the sale."
Ron was my realtor for a recent condo sale. I have purchased and sold properties in advantageous and difficult markets, depending on which side of the coin I landed. I have always used a realtor. I met Ron while visiting a friend who had recently made an offer on a mid range home. They were discussing necessary repairs and the influence of those needed repairs on final purchase price. I was impressed with Ron and later contacted him to list my condo. Ron was remarkable in SO many ways. My property was not a high end property, the market was hot, Ron’s office was very busy. I can honestly say that Ron was the most careful, attentive and knowledgeable realtor I have encountered. He listened to my particular time line and needs as the seller. He discussed possible marketing strategies, marketed my home aggressively, all the while being sensitive to Covid issues, my schedule for viewing, etc. I think my home sold for both a fair price and the most advantageous selling price for me. The sale was quick. No glitches. Professional. I have always had good realtors. This time I think I got one of the best.
As first time home buyers, we wanted somebody we could trust and would be patient with us, so we chose Pam. Then, when we were about to give up and hold off, she was somebody who helped us figure out our direction. When the markets heated up and became aggressive, we had somebody with a steady hand and determination. And, when we needed that extra inch of effort to pass inspections she went a mile. We wanted a house but Pam helped us achieve our home. So many kudos to her and we thank Pam truly for helping us along the path to making our memories.
What luck we drew Jennie as our realtor. We really were just checking the area compared to another but as it turned out, this was the right property for us! We love all the services Jennie was willing to provide. She really helped us negotiate the sale -- in the middle of a pandemic!
Our hats are off to Jennie. She is knowledgeable about houses in general, the specifics of buying a property and negotiating with the seller, and contractors of various kinds, before during and after the sale.
Jennie did all this with a willingness that was incredibly helpful and practical. We highly recommend Jennie as our realtor.
Being new to Eugene, not knowing the areas. Tanara was a god send! I listed what I wanted and needed in a short period of time and she most definitely delivered. Besides she is one of the nicest people I’ve met. I highly recommend Tanara to help you find the home you desire.
Tanara is very knowledgeable about the Eugene housing market and houses in general. She helped us navigate the complexities of buying an older house and what to expect through the process. She genuinely cares about getting you into a home that you are happy with and helps you feel comfortable through the journey! Highly recommend.
As a first-time home buyer I was very pleased with the expertise, responsiveness, and approachability that Tanara demonstrated during my search for home in a new city. I had only a couple of months to find a home and move since I was about to start a new job. House hunting was a challenge since I was over 100 miles away and could only view homes on the weekend due to my work schedule. Tanara went above and beyond by working with my schedule and she even showed me a home remotely when I could not make the drive. Tanara is very knowledgeable regarding real estate and the Eugene-Springfield community. She answered all my questions in a very timely manner and I greatly appreciate her patience since this was a new experience for me. Thanks to Tanara I now have a new home and will have a seamless transition into this new phase in my life. It was a pleasure working wth Tanara and I highly recommend her!
Ron is a knowledgable, skilled agent. He knows all aspects of buying and selling real estate due to his many years of experience. He just helped me with the sale my property. Ron went above and beyond, helping me with lining up contractors, getting the house ready, and working out amazing negotiations during COVID-19 that kept the sale together and made both buyer and sellers happy. He truly wants what is best for all. As we know, buying or selling a home is very personal and Ron knows how to be aware of needs and takes the time to find the perfect fit for all concerned. He truly knows how to collaborate and negotiate to get the job done in a timely manner. I highly recommend Ron as one to the top agents in Eugene.
Ron was helpful, responsive, and present. He got us into our home quickly and used his expertise to painlessly guide us through the process. Thanks, Ron!
Ron was an outstanding representative during a challenging home sale for me. I loved my house but no longer lived in the area. Consequently, I had to navigate quite a few repairs that were needed due to benign neglect. He interfaced with the contractors extremely efficiently and professionally. Not only that but he's fun to work with! He also negotiated several solid offers during five days of inclement over a holiday weekend! I can’t recommend him enough. Ron has a heart of gold and you’ll be in good hands with him by your side.
I've worked with Ron to buy and sell my home, and he has provided excellent customer service the whole way! Ron has excellent communication and always let us know what to expect. Ron listened to what I was after and genuinely cared about what I was saying. Both the buying and selling process can be scary, but Ron made it completely painless! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking into buying or selling a home.
I met Ron Blacquiere in 1998 when I bought my first investment property under much more lenient lending terms than are in effect today. He was a fount of knowledge even then, and 20+ years of experience since then have made him a Master Realtor. Despite today’s tighter lending practices, Ron deftly guided and encouraged me from the first viewing to the final closing and beyond. Any time I have a question, he has an answer. He knows real estate inside and out, as well as knowing who to refer me to for every task I need done on a house. I've recommended him to a number of friends and family, and wouldn’t do a deal without him.
I could not have asked for a more devoted and motivated agent. Rylan kept the ball rolling when my broker dropped it multiple times and he went above and beyond to educate me on the process and inform me what to expect which as a first time home buyer, I had a lot to learn. I would not have stuck it out if it had not been for Rylan. I am very grateful for his expertise and would definitely recommend him.
Ron Blacquiere and his whole team were so easy to work with. He, and they, were responsive, professional and personable. He addressed all my questions and concerns immediately. His advice from start to finish was spot on. In the end he navigated this process with expertise through the myriad of moving parts to a very successful outcome. I would work with Ron anytime, and would I recommend him enthusiastically.
Ron helped me and my wife sell an investment property we've owned for the last 15 years and purchase a duplex that generates more positive cash flow. Needless to say we were VERY happy with our experience with Ron. Ron has decades of experience as a realtor and it showed. He suggested several easy things we could do to the home to make it more appealing to prospective buyers and helped us find people to do the work. He skillfully listed the home at an appealing price knowing it was going to create a bidding war in the hot market we were selling it in. It was listed on Thursday and by the following Monday we had five solid offers well over asking price. We sold it for 25 K over Zillows suggested market price. His expertise as a realtor also showed when we took the proceeds to find another property. He located a property before it actually went on the market through his extensive network of connections with other realtors in Eugene. We were able to purchase a property that was only 8 years old and under market value. Thanks Ron!!!! We are so grateful you were our realtor!!!
He helped me through the process of buying my home from beginning to end. He was incredibly helpful and always available for phone conversations or face-to-face meetings for questions and/or contract details. He was awesome!! I would absolutely recommend him to anyone buying a house. Thanks again buddy!
Very responsive to questions, explained the process very clearly. He was available to answer evenings, weekends and odd hours. I especially appreciated that we could text, and email documents securely to make the buying process move at a rapid pace. Enjoyable experience working with Rylan and would work with him again!
Ron helped us purchase just the right home. He never gave up on us and all questions and doubts
He is very skilled at negotiations and in Eugene Springfield market that was the expertise we needed to finally get the house we wanted.
We highly recommend Ron and it was our pleasure to be working with him and his team!
Rylan goes the extra mile to find answers for his clients. He is responsive, knowledgeable, accurate, and genuinely wants to help. He is also very familiar with the area. I highly recommend him. He even measured doorways in a potential home for me, to see if my father-in-law's wheelchair would fit through it.
Working with Bess Blacquiere to list and sell my home was a truly satisfying experience. Bess brought excellent and thorough knowledge of both the local and national real estate markets to the table, and a well-honed intuition about how to prepare and price my home for expedient sale at a satisfying price. I found her to personable and honest, as well as articulate in a way that made some of the more confusing parts of the process more accessible and easier to understand. If you've made the decision to put your home on the market, I highly recommend Bess without reservation.
Bess is the consummate professional. She helped me find home in a red hot market while I was out of state by being incredibly responsive to new listings, providing key feedback, and her process permitted me to go thru the complete offer process online so we were able to make an intraday offer.
Then when the inspection report highlighted several significant issues, she negotiated flawlessly on my behalf to come to a mutually agreeable counter offer.
No one knows the local market better and her network helped me with a mortgage, insurance, and repairs. She even arranged local help to assist me on move-in day!
She will be my first choice for my next home purchase.
Sincerely, John Blair
Ron Blacquiere is a knowledgeable realtor, kind, and hard working. Moving to a new state was difficult; however, Ron and his staff helped to make our transition easier. We were very fortunate to work with him, and would highly recommend him.
I have used Ron for 5 purchases and 2 sales. He is extremely knowledgeable and has always found creative solutions to issues that come up. I have recommended him many times and everyone who has used him has been very satisfied with his work. He's fantastic!
We had a wonderful experience with Bess from Equinox! As first time home buyers, she listened to our needs and worked with us to find something that fit our limited budget. She didn't try to to sell us something we didn't want, and we never felt pushed. She was easy to reach by phone, email, or text, and went out of her way to show us houses on our schedule. We felt well taken care of during the closing process, and it went smoothly.
We would highly recommend Bess to others looking for a home - for her expertise and knowledge of the area, straightforwardness and honesty, and down to earth, welcoming attitude.
Our experience could not have been better. We selected Ron for many reasons: he was the only realtor who followed up after we spoke to several. It's nice when someone is interested in your business. He was honest and open. If we asked something and he wasn't certain about our question, he got an answer for us. As first time buyers he was patient and explained everything thoroughly. He was on time and available throughout the week we were there. If he had a prior commitment he made sure one of his staff was available. He then followed up with us at day's end. He has a knowledge of the Eugene area that demonstrated to us his understanding of the market. As an independent realtor I felt that he had worked hard to develop his company himself and he proved that during our search. He was in frequent communication with us throughout the process and up to and beyond the closing. He is active in the community which showed us that he is committed to it. He is just an all around great realtor and individual and we respect and admire him tremendously. You will not be disappointed if you choose Ron and Equinox Real Estate when you are in the market for a home in the Eugene area.
Exceptional communicators, Ron and Bess were able to coax our five sellers who are living in five different cities, into a successful sale of our most challenging property.
It was such a pleasure to work with Ron and his team on our hunt for the perfect house for our family. Ron made the process easy, and comfortable. He was incredible responsive, and holds such incredible expertise of the Eugene community and housing market.
We have used Ron and Bess's firm, Equinox, to purchase one house and sell another. The house they sold was a vacation home that we co-owned with two other families about 70 miles from Eugene, and we'd tried two other realtors prior to turning to Ron for help. Ron re-marketed the house and within two months we had an interested party. From that point on it was pretty remarkable the speed at which he closed the deal. There were inspections to be arranged, a warrantee that he recommended, and several fixes from the inspection, all of which required communications with we three owners. Ron brought us an offer, we countered, and lo and behold we ended up with a cash deal. The closing was somewhat complex with people in different parts of the state, and my wife requiring a power of attorney as she was on the East Coast. Ron and his team really nailed the details, and I would not hesitate to recommend Ron, Bess, and the Equinox realtors.
We were very pleased with the services provided by Equinox Realty. From our initial meeting through closing on the sale of our house we felt that our realtors, Ron Blacquiere and Jim Barnhart, were very available, responsive and helpful. Our house sold quickly and we were extremely pleased with the amount we got for it. We would highly recommend them for their expertise and knowledge of the local market and equally important their communication skills in keeping us informed during the entire process of the sale.
Bess helped us sell our home in the South Eugene hills last month. She was incredibly responsive from beginning to end even though our own work kept us so busy we almost only ever reached out to her outside of normal business hours. She made everything easy process-wise and always followed through on the items she said she would. We have already recommended her to other friends looking for an agent.
It turned out that it was emotionally difficult to sell my dad's house after he died. Ron made sure everything that needed to be taken care of was done for me. He was always kind and never pushy. He even contacted the people that needed to do the repairs and clean-up that the house needed. Everything went as smoothly as one could expect when so many details are involved. I don't think I could have done this without his professionalism and kindness.
Ron is a wise guide, a swift yet calculative decision-maker, and a smooth negotiator. He knows the willamette valley real estate market well and is an active participant in the Eugene community. I've purchased two homes through Equinox and highly recommend their expertise to any seller or investor.
Since my husband and I are new to Eugene, it was really important to us that we work with someone experienced in the area. We were very lucky to find Ron! Not only does he have more knowledge than we could have hoped for, but he's also very patient and fun to work with.
I have worked with both Ron and Bess in several real estate transactions and have always found them to be highly professional, caring, and helpful in so many ways. I consistently recommend Equinox to my friends and acquaintances who are looking for excellent help in selling and/or purchasing a home.
Ron and Bess Blacquiere (pronounced Blacky - air in case you
are stumped) are lifelong professional realtors who love the business,
and are naturally helpful, and kind. While the Pacific NW has mostly
been a very tight market for years, they find ways to help both
buyers and sellers. While they are quality high end agents, they
have helped hundreds of first time buyers, and were great to me
when I sold my first house with them. They especially cut through
some of the confusing steps with title companies and last minute
"surprise" title company requirements, which saved me having to
jump through hoops. And they referred me to a great agent in
another state as well. All around professionals who will make you
smile!
Bess Blacquiere is professional, knowledgeable and honest. I enjoyed working with her when looking for an investment property and now that I am selling my house, Equinox will represent me. They are the best!
Bess saw potential where we just saw a field. We ended up with a house and a buildable lot. Both Bess and Ron will work hard and do their best to get their clients good deals.
Ron and Bess have been in the Eugene community for over 20 years and have a firm grasp of commercial and residential properties. They are both authentic, knowledgeable, hard-working and have amazing problem solving skills to get the job done.
Ron has helped us purchase two homes. Many of our friends and family have used him and his company as well. They are very quick to respond, know the area well, and are very professional while keeping our best interest in mind. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a home either for their selves or for a rental in the Eugene/Springfield area.
Ron has helped me through this process as a first time home buyer. He is personable, relatable, and prompt with any questions guiding me to home ownership. I will recommend Ron to anyone I know who is looking for a reportable agent.
Ron and Bess have handled a challenging lot purchase for us with skill and transparency.
In addition, they and Ron's mother Judy, were terrific neighborhood advocates when they took over management of what had been a problematic apartment rental. Thanks to them, the apartment is now an asset in our neighborhood.
The most important quality they have is integrity -- you can trust them.
Paul Conte
Eugene, Oregon
We had the best experience possible working with Ron--he was professional, knowledgeable and worked very hard to help us. An example: we had some back and forth with a prospective buyer that became challenging. The buyer wanted some things removed from the property, and rather than ask me to do it (knowing I was a bit low on morale) Ron personally went to the house and dealt with the issue, on the hottest day of the summer. I continually recommend him and his team to anyone who is looking for an efficient and even a possibly pleasant experience. How often is selling your house fun?
Don't like to work with realtors, BUT when we do, Bess & Ron Blaquiere are the best! We have used them to buy a two houses and sell one in Eugene area and have actually enjoyed the process. :)
We've used Ron now for four different real estate transactions. We've also had two friends use Ron. I felt Ron kept my interests a priority, communicated clearly and regularly and found him trustworthy and enjoyable to be around. I would recommend him without hesitation.
I give Bess my highest recommendation. She is an exceptional professional who made our real estate transactions seem effortless. She was readily available, answering questions and handling situations promptly - most of the time even before we had a chance to ask! She is also an excellent person who is a joy to be around, which definitely helped to ease the stress of looking/buying/selling a new home.
Bess's knowledge of the Eugene market and the property exchange process were a tremendous help to us. She was easy to communicate with, available and responsive.
I was extremely impressed with Ron's professionalism and confidence in selling my home. The sale of my house and property was triggered by a divorce and was a very "challenging" situation. Ron and Scarlet were both very understanding and positive. They made suggestions to prep the house and I was blown away by a day one, full price offer. Ron and Scarlet and their team continued to exceed my expectations throughout the entire process and made the experience a very positive one. I would recommend Ron Balcquiere to family and friends.
There are so many things I could say about Ron & Bess, but I can sum it up with this. I am an old guy, and have been buying and selling property for ove 50 years. When we decided to relocate the Eugene area last year, they were recommended to us by my son. In all the years and all the deals and negotiations, Ron was by fare the absolute best we have ever dealt with. He can represent us anytime. Just the best of the best.
We needed more space, so we were looking to sell our home and buy another. Bess started helping us right away. She sold our house within a week of putting it on the market! She was very helpful in helping us find the right home even after she sold our home! We found a great place and she helped negotiate things we didn't even think about. She even offered to help house us inbetween houses! We had a great experience with the Blacguieres and would recommend them to our friends.
Ron helped me sell a home this year and I can't say enough good things about him. The most important quality to me in a realtor is integrity, and Ron was great. He also took care of all the details and what might have seemed overwhelming to me was just not a problem. He was easy to work with and very attentive to detail. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Ron and his wife Bess shepherded a difficult property to a successful sale that created a win-win situation for everyone involved. The issues were many: dry rot, plumbing, electrical, and a property line problem that wouldn't go away. But Ron kept working his magic. He never let up, and every phone call was pleasant and upbeat. He got everything rolling on every level, his attention to detail was incredible, and he never stopped until the papers were signed. And then he followed up with a "Hey, how are you doing? Are you happy with the way things went?" I won't do another real estate deal without him. I won't let him retire. (That's easy because I'm much older than him.) If you've got a real estate deal to do, you can't go wrong with Ron Blacquiere.
I've bought four properties and sold one with Ron just this year. His advice has been invaluable and I felt complete trust in him. I've worked with other real estate agents in the past and while they did a fine job I never felt like actively recommending them. Not so with Ron. Anytime I hear of someone buying or selling property I always try to send them to Ron.
He's the complete package.
I would highly recommend Ron at Equinox realty. His service was unmatched by previous experiences we have had with other realtors. He was always composed and communicative. His negotiation skills were top notch and really ended up doing a lot for us. He really went out of his way to keep us informed and his relaxed and personable nature made it a wonderful experience.
Ron went absolutely above and beyond my expectations for helping me sell my home. We had several glitches in the process and he always stayed composed and optimistic. Great communicator, very professional and personable. 10/10 experience.
Michael O'Rourke has been absolutely fabulous to work with.
Worked with Michael to purchase my first home. He made time to show me houses in the dark after I got off work, which I greatly appreciated. He showed me all the things to look for when buying a home and made the process so easy and fun. With Michael O’Rourke you get someone who knows what they are doing, that can explain the process to someone not well versed in the lingo and you get a trustworthy friendly face. Couldn’t recommend him enough.
We were very pleased with Ron Blacquiere's services. Not only is he a very nice person, but he's also a great realtor! We originally planned to sell our house by owner, but we're so glad we decided to work with Ron instead. His expertise helped us immensely. He helped us to get our house on the market very quickly and it sold well over asking price within a week. Ron's the type of person that will go the extra mile for you--even if it means staying up until 4:30AM in another time zone to field offers! We enjoyed all of our interactions with Ron and would definitely engage him as our realtor if/when we need to sell our house again.
Bess Blacquiere is responsible for transforming my life. She helped to make my dreams come true. Her wealth of experience ensured that my family home sold quickly. Her practical advice and wealth of local connections made this move almost effortless. My home sold for more than it was listed for and closed very quickly. My new home is perfect for me and in a highly desirable neighborhood. Bess helped me coordinate my estate sale, managed communication with my mortgage broker, and efficiently organized the entire process. She is efficient, organized, a great communicator and community liaison. Having lived in this community most of my life I can say that Bess stands out in terms of integrity and conscientious delivery of services. She somehow manages to embrace the new and modern while respecting and honoring the old. Thank you, Bess, for making this move possible.
We have had an amazing experience with this company. They were able to work around our busy schedule to allow us to look at potential homes. I couldn’t ask for a better realtor than Levi Moore. We are always felt like we’re important when they show us around. It’s refreshing to be treated with respect and like family.
I highly recommend Rachael Bolton and the team at Equinox. I had to sell my late father's home, but I live out of state. Rachael worked with me, long-distance, to help me empty the house, prepare it for sale (she has great local connections) and then get it sold in a short time. She is an excellent communicator and is willing to do whatever it takes (including re-hanging curtains) to get the job done. She advocated for me, the seller, and I was very fortunate to have her on my side!
Kaydee is awesome!
My realator, Emily, is a true joy to work with. She’s kind, thoughtful, confident and respectful. She is professional (no drama), follows through in a timely manner, and is personable with a good sense of humor. I recommend you give her a call and have her help you find your next home. She is an excellent Realator.
I highly recommend Equinox Realty and Ron Blacquiere in particular. Ron provided full service for sale of our house. He himself is contractor in addition to being real estate agent. Equinox has a team of collaborators who can do painting, yard work, and general handyman tasks. Ron also has a great address book and he was able to quickly arrange the intervention of plumbers, electricians and pest control when they were needed - work was always professionally done at a reasonable price. In addition he is a really great human being who enjoys his work and dealing with people.
Before putting the house on the market Ron helped me prepare the house for sale; this included major yard cleanup and hedge trimming, taking junk to the dump, new rugs, interior painting and cleaning and touchup for presentation - all done rapidly, competently and at a reasonable price.
We live far from Eugene and our house had to be sold from a distance. Ron handled this transaction with exemplary competence and trustworthiness. Ron shepherded the procedure so that we were able to close on time. This final stage was a nightmare (see below) and Ron's care and competence were nothing if not heroic, at least from our point of view. In addition to some repairs that had to be made on house prior to closing... squatters decided to camp in front of the house and their departure had to be negotiated with the help of the Eugene police. Then the tool shed was vandalized. And to top it off, the front door broken down and Ron and his wife found and an uninvited guest in the bedroom. Ron personally was on the front line facing all these problems and he was able to find solutions to all them. As a result my wife and I were able to live through these events with as much serenity as possible. I'm not sure Ron would want me as a customer again, but I cannot recommend him highly enough for your real estate needs.
We absolutely recommend Equinox and Emily Schwin in particular. She was so great to work with, very responsive and helpful, very knowledgeable, and a great team behind her if needed. We never felt like she was pushy on things and she was more than happy to tour tons of homes, even if we knew they were a bit out of our range. She helped us work with the lenders to close in only 21 days, which was incredible. And she helped us set up all the inspections and get quotes for things that we negotiated in our price. We can't thank her enough!
I highly recommend Equinox Reality. I have worked with Ron on 3 occasions and was impressed every time. Impressed by his professionalism, kindness, attentiveness, and vast knowledge on all things reality.
Hannah was the best she went the extra mile. I would recommend her to anyone to find a house, she’s has stay in contact with me even after the sale was closed.
Bess Blacquiere. I don’t really need to say more but I will. She is an absolutely unprofessional nightmare to work with. If you are lucky you get what seems like an automated email from her within a week. She doesn’t respond to phone calls, she may text you back if you again…lucky. Ultimately she is costing the sellers of the property we were trying to buy a sale and according the the numbers of days listed and our experience I see why it’s been listed for almost 2 years. If you see her name, RUN!!!!!! I wasn’t her client but my agent was working with her to come to a deal on a property so in turn we dealt with her and her poor working habits. Thanks for replying though. :) also I want it to be well known that we ended up walking away from the deal and finding other property so this isn’t a review out of spite for them not excepting our offers. :)
April was so great! She was always positive and accessible for all my questions and ready to follow up on properties I was interested in. She made the process very easy.
I would highly recommend April Essleburn and Equinox reality.
We worked with Rachael Bolton while out of state which made it difficult for everyone involved. She handled it like a pro, and got us a fantastic house. We worked through multiple time zones, traveling across country, and working with frustrating title companies. She handled it all with grace and got us into the perfect house in our timeline (which was a very quick turn around). I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a house.
We came to Equinox full of anxiety and pessimism, and left feeling joyous and enthusiastic with the perfect house ready just in time for my husband's new job. Rachael had her work cut out for her. 1 month to find a home in a terrible market for buyers who were on the entire other side of the country. She was an absolute professional and a pleasure to work with through every hitch and victory. We really felt cared for and that we had someone fighting hard for us, and it meant the world moving to a new place with no connections. Thank you Rachael and Equinox for bringing us home.
Corey Nyls is the most thorough, helpful, cheerful, and trustworthy realtor I have ever worked with. He always responded quickly and completely. He provided candid advice, and supported any decisions I made. I have worked with him personally and have referred him to many others, who were all extremely pleased. I hope everyone has a chance to work with him.
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Daisy went above and beyond what I expected. I highly recommend her for any real estate needs.
Rex Loyer was incredibly helpful in helping us find our first home. He was very patient with us as first time home buyers! He was able to answer all of our questions and connected us with an excellent mortgage broker. We would recommend Rex to anyone looking to purchase a home.
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This was my first experience with selling a house. Emily and her team made it a great first time! Emily herself was wonderful to work with: she guided me thru the process, which at times can be confusing! I knew the place was going to be a challenge, but she worked at making sure I always had someone interested. I would, (and already have!), recommend her to anyone wanting to buy/sell their home!
Rudy Ishibashi was full of energy and attentive to our needs for our forever home. Relocating from Portland, we needed someone to guide us through the best locations and better neighborhoods, market trends, and paying attention to our specific needs for style, quality and functionality. His positive attitude at every showing demonstrated a love for real estate and a desire to fulfill our wants and needs. Great job Rudy! i hope you will always retain the joy for life and the professionalism you demonstrated to be impactful to other lives as you were to ours.
TV Luquin
I just worked with Rex Loyer to get our client into her new home. Rex was fantastic to work with. Very responsive and professional agent and made this transaction easy.
First time buying a house. RUDY, was Amazing from day one. Professional and friendly. We went from buying to building to buying. No matter what we were thinking of doing Rudy was there jumping right in to do anything needed to get us our home. No matter the time of day, or work schedule Rudy responded with haste. No question or task seemed to be a problem. Rudy and his team are more than capable and effictive at handling it for you. Rudy will be our go to from now on. When we go to resale to build our dream home. Rudy will be our choice, as he should be yours as well!! Don't let the stress of buying a house ruin your journey. Rudy will be your peace of mind through every step. Thank you Rudy for being our realtor and new found friend.
Rudy Ishibashi was so helpful and kind. We purchased our home sight unseen except for the Facetime walkthrough performed by Rudi. Rudi made us feel comfortable throughout the whole process. Rudi was recommended to us by my sister and her husband who also worked with Rudi to buy their Eugene home. I would use Rudi again if we chose to move again.
Rex has been a fantastic realtor. He is prompt in response to questions and patient as we were finding the perfect house for us. Will definitely recommend him to others.
Love working Emily- prompt with great follow up. Does what she says she will for you!
Cenna was an amazing realtor! Being a first time home buyer I felt like a small fish in a big pond, and Cenna not only brought knowledgeable insight for the home buying process, but was also available whenever I texted or called her with questions or concerns. If you are looking for a reputable and honest realtor company, look no more! I will certainly use Cenna in the future for any other property purchasing or selling services I need! Thanks for helping me get my dream home!
They made buying my house a much easier process and they were highly professional. They also kept in close contact with me throughout the whole process. Their after sales management was equally professional.
My husband and I worked with Daisy and we couldn't have picked a better person to help us on our house hunting journey! She was informative of the market and the application process and patient in trying to find what would be best for us and our growing family. What I appreciated most about Daisy is that she really took the time to find out what we were looking for and with knowing we wanted a project house to put our own mark on she was able to show us what we could do in a space when we couldn't see it ourselves! Couldn't recommend her enough!
Emily was responsive and led me thru the process of buying a home .
Adam was super responsive to our needs texting back within minutes. He was very focused on what we wanted in a house, even as those things evolved. He helped us find the perfect home and gave us the advice we needed to beat out other offers to make it ours. He went above and beyond to make things work with the sellers and our financing. I love my house, and I loved working with such an awesome team!!
Adam did an excellent job for us when we sold our home. The transaction executed timely, without surprises and we will definitely seek his assistance in the future when the need arises. I would strongly recommend Adam to anyone seeking an agent.
Adam was amazing, always responsive, provided great insights, and helped us sell our home and find our dream home all within weeks!
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Everyone at Equinox is the Best!
Our realtor was Emily. She was fantastic and kind and honest. She was pickier about finding the perfect house for us than we were. When our life went through some changes and we could no longer afford to purchase a home she still worked with us, and even though we haven't purchased a home yet when we do get back to a situation where we can, we will definitely look up Emily at equinox.
Aleena was an amazing help in the process of purchasing a new home for my sister. Very professional, caring, timely and thorough. We highly recommend her!
My wife and I had the privilege to work with Emily Barnett during the sale of our home. Throughout the entire process, Emily demonstrated excellent responsiveness, attention to detail, and upmost professionalism. She was so easy to work with and we would not hesitate to recommend Emily Barnett to anyone looking to either buy or sell their home.
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Emily did a fantastic job introducing me to exactly the kind of properties I was looking for. She has boundless energy and (when needed) great patience. Would definitely make her my broker again!
Emily Barnett was a wonderful person to work with. I listed my home and then moved out of state. Emily called me every few days to keep me informed. She is competent, thoughtful, enthusiastic and thorough. I would recommend her to anyone who was interested in either buying or selling property. My home sold quickly and Emily worked with me through the end of escrow. The whole process was took a little less than 2 months. Emily went above and beyond when it came to representing me.
I worked with Ron Blacquiere to purchase a home in April of 2020, in a fierce pandemic housing market. Ron was professional, responsive, and helpful every step of the way. He was able to create a compelling offer that got us our forever home and never gave up hope that the right home was out there for us. After buying our home, Ron has gone above and beyond with recommendations for a handyman who was outstanding and an audio visual installation contractor ensuring we settled into our new home nicely. Ron's recommendation to Guild Mortgage Company in Eugene, was also a key component to making our home buying experience smooth and low stress. I would highly recommend Ron and the other agents he employs to facilitate purchasing or selling a home.
I had a great experience working with Emily Barnett. She was very professional and helpful in the process of finding a home. We are very satisfied with our experience through her, and Equinox!
I used Equinox to represent me as I was buying a house in late 2020. The agent, Rob Olsen, was the best agent I have ever worked with in the 12 different agents I have had around the United States. He really set himself apart in how much work he put into doing research on the property I had decided to buy. While many agents just coast through, Rob really helped in all aspects of my house purchase.
In summary, I cannot recommend Rob Olsen and Equinox Real Estate enough. I will be using them again for sure.
Nice office and professional staff.
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My husband and I worked with Kaydee Hallert. She was absolutely amazing to work with. She was extremely patient not pushy and offered timely solutions two challenges that were presented. We could not have done this without her help. Thank you Kaydee!
Ron and Bess are outstanding professionals with big hearts. Ron helped me buy and then later sell my last home. I loved the house but no longer lived in the area. He negotiated several solid offers during five days of inclement over a holiday weekend! I highly recommend them.
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Called about a rental... Never received a call back!!
Didn't find the house Was looking for
Very happy with my experience here. Ron is great to work with and very responsive. I felt like he always listened to my needs and didn't try to pressure sell me anything. Will definitely go back for next real estate purchase or to sell.
We worked with Kelly Shough Bogan and she was phenomenal in helping me and my partner find our first home! From our first call with her to closing on our new house, she was always incredibly friendly and attentive.
Prior to our home search, I had been dreading the process of actually buying a home, but once we started looking Kelly helped make the process far smoother than I could have possibly imagined. During the search, she did a great job at pointing out potential issues without being too negative, allowing us to get a handle on what type of repairs might show up during an inspection. While we looked at houses, she let us explore at our own pace, never rushing us or pressuring us to choose a house unless we truly were interested. As a buyer's representative, Kelly always felt like she was on our side.
We were looking to get the sellers to pay for a good chunk of closing costs to keep as much money in pocket for improvements and appliances, and her expertise of the market and the situation allowed us to get a great deal below listing, with paid closing costs, and do it all smoothly with little pushback from the buyer.
When it came to the home inspection and repairs, she did a great job setting us up with great professionals who spotted numerous issues that the seller's inspection did not find, saving us thousands in repair costs and future headaches.
Kelly managed to make the home buying process easy and stress-free, all while saving us thousands of dollars during negotiation and repairs.
I was cold called this morning , woke up out of a deep sleep and asked if I was interested in selling my home. I have never given any indication in public or private that I had Any interest in selling. Rude Rude Rude And when I vehemently said no, the woman asked me if maybe I would be interested in selling it next year. Really? What a weird way of getting a new house on the market. Again Rude!
Molly is da bomb!
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It was a pleasure to work with Equinox. They were so helpful in our house hunt, and walked us through each step of the process (all while out of state) with a mix of incredible expertise and warmth.
Terrible. Untrustworthy and shady. Bring a lawyer!
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KayDee ROCKS!! Very professional and will meet your needs! Thanks KayDee!!
Excellent experience! Kaydee guided us through the buying process - from finding the perfect home to final signing. If you're first time home buyer or looking to sell your home, highly recommend Kaydee.
We had a wonderful and amazing experience with KayDee. She is very professional, knowledgeable, patient and very supportive during our search for the perfect home . She was with us all the way. What an amazing woman! She made our home selling/buying adventure a positive, less stressful and fantastic experience. She is a blessing! I highly recommend her to my friends and to all people out there who are looking for someone they can trust in selling/buying a home.
I have never purchased a home from KayDee Hallert but I know her personally and just want to say what a trustworthy person she is and how much she goes the extra miles for her clients and the people she works with. When I take on a client (KayDee is one of my best) I want to make sure they are who they say they are and KayDee is so much more. I know she will always tell me the truth and truth matters. I know that when I call her she will get back to me, maybe not right away ,but as soon as possible. I know that when someone asks me for the best realtor around I have no problem, in fact I'm honored, to give her name as my top recommendation.
I've known owners, Ron and Bess, for almost a decade and can attest to their commitment to running a real estate business that values it's employees and clients in a manner not seen with the bigger companies. Equinox is a local business that knows what makes Eugene a unique and desirable location to live. No doubt they will connect with you as a client in a way to help you make your home dreams a reality.
Amazing service and so helpful. Thank you Kaydee.
Kaydee worked with us for over a year to find the right home within our budget. When our broker couldn't secure our loan she found us one who could. I will absolutely call Kaydee at Equinox when we are ready to sell.
KayDee Hallert has assisted my family in purchasing a home, and then later selling that same home. She listened to exactly what we were looking for and provided a good mix of listings to browse through when we first starting looking to purchase a home. She spent time explaining the pros and cons of buying a new home vs. an older, more established home. We explored various neighborhoods in Lane County before settling on a nice neighborhood. When it came time to sell our home, KayDee was our only choice! She walked through the home, pointing out every thing that would need to be fixed and taken care of before we could list. Our home sold within 7 days. She explained the entire selling process and worked with the buyers in a couple of areas that needed "extra" help so everyone would be happy with the selling/purchasing process. Furthermore, KayDee has also been amazing with helping my boyfriend find and purchase his property and home in the last year as well. There isn't any other Realtor I would prefer to use in Lane County.
Start to finish, KayDee Hallerr goes above and beyond for her clients. I couldn't recommend her more highly. She is the best.
Kaydee is a fantastic realtor and is great at communicating! We are very happy with the transactions we have done with her.
I have been doing business with Equinox for over 10 years. In total, they have handled 6 deals for me and immediate family members. They have hit it out of the park each and every time. Beyond that, I have recommended Equinox to multiple friends that have also enjoyed the same signature level of Impeccable service.
When selling houses, the Equinox staff and Ron and Bess specifically have been honest and forthright with me regarding reasonable selling prices and the work that needed to be done to ready the house for market. When purchasing a house, they have been excellent representatives of my best interest. In fact, when I purchased my current house there were multiple offers made on the property. While I was not the high bidder, Ron Blacquiere fought so hard for me that my lower bid was actually accepted.
In another deal, I was dealing with an unreasonable buyer and a buying agent who gave the buyer my personal cell phone number. When things got started to get off kilter, Ron stepped in and addressed unacceptable behaviors from the buying agent and buffered me from the surreal turn that deal took. I will not go into further detail, but the Blacquiere’s took steps at risk of personal loss to themselves to assure my privacy and legal protection from an unreasonable buyer, all while keeping the deal alive.
I would never use, nor recommend another realtor.
Ron and Bess are a pleasure to work with: knowledgeable, flexible, personable and professional. The great thing about dealing with Equinox is that you know you'll have every detail taken care of during the long and complicated process of buying or selling a house, and a terrific bonus is that whatever you need to have done to your old or new house, the Blacquieres will know someone reliable to help: their network is unparalleled.
We had a very unusual, and difficult set of properties we needed to sell. Ron and Bess Blacquiere hung in there with us and went above and beyond to find buyers for us. In fact, both deals settled the same afternoon with two different buyers and both for cash! Amazing. They are our brokers for life.
I have never written a negative review on Google until now. As first-time home buyers, we had a dreadful experience with Equinox Real Estate, owner Bess Blacquiere in particular, and one of their listing agents, KayDee Hallert. When the seller KayDee represented left the house we purchased in uninhabitable condition, we approached the owners of Equinox and KayDee with dates, details, and receipts in hand. We conducted ourselves with dignity and a fact-based approach while Ms. Blacquiere opted to take a patronizing "blame the victim" tack towards us. Unacceptable. Additionally, KayDee had slow response times throughout the purchasing process, which we found frustrating and unprofessional. We will avoid having anything to do with Equinox Realty in future.
KayDee was amazing to work with. My wife and I couldn't be happier with her service to us. From our initial meeting, reviewing our property, getting the house ready for sale, then on the market, KayDee was helpful and attentive. Once our listing was public, KayDee helped us negotiate a quick sale and closing for our asking price. We'd recommend KayDee to any one who needs a great realtor!
Jade represented the seller, I was the buyer. She placed the lock box where it ended up damaging the screen door and did not fix it per our addendum. I called twice and she finally returned my call and was very condescending, rude, argumentative, and extremely unprofessional. Never once was there an apology or ownership of the problem, nor offer to make it right. She proceeded to blame the seller because they asked for a lock box, my agent because he used the lock box, and even myself because I used the front door. It wasn't a big deal but she is the one who set up the door to get damaged but refused to be professional about it and take ownership. I called Equinox and asked for a manager to call me back... it's been two weeks now without a call back so obviously they do not care how Jade represents their company. Just drive past any Equinox signs, don't even bother.
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Ron and Bess are some of the nicest people in Eugene. I could not recommend their services higher, as I was always treated better than my expectations. Equinox Real Estate knows how to do business right.
Thank you Laura Abruzzini for all your help.
-the McConnaughey's