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Testimonials
“Sheila is that once-a-lifetime real estate agent who is honest while still being a strong negotiator, and she will remain a friend for life. As a marketing professional with decades of experience, my mom asked me for advice when she was selecting a real estate agent. Reviewing Sheila’s marketing quickly informed me that she worked with skilled photographers and that she wrote keen descriptions designed to gain interest and bring traffic. What we got in hiring Sheila was also someone who was always thinking, doesn’t waste time, understood how to build home equity and a seasoned negotiator. Since then she has become our family’s realtor. We have used her for two more transactions, and our third one is in process right now. Your largest investment is in good hands when you hire Sheila to help you buy or sell, and you will have a ball viewing selected properties with her.”
– Erin F.
“I am so grateful that I met Sheila. I had contacted her about a house in my area that had a ‘For Sale’ sign. She responded within a day and advised me that the house was for lease. However, she did ask me what I was looking for, where I would like to live and how soon I wanted to sell my home of 30 years. She told me that she would be in touch when she found some properties that fit my criteria. I thought I may not hear from her again, but she called within a couple of months with a potential property. Once we met and chatted, I felt that I had found a realtor that I could work with. She exuded knowledge, experience, calmness and positivity and never put any pressure on me to go in a certain direction. Once we found a place that fit my criteria, she negotiated a contingency with the seller’s agent. She helped me navigate through the contingency process of the sale of my house and the purchase of my new residence. She was there every step of the way, addressing major and minor issues in a calm, professional and efficient manner. I found her to be very kind, patient, responsive, reassuring, efficient and professional. She promised to be with me all the way, and she has been. This was a huge move for me, and I am supremely grateful to her.”
– Jan S.
“I feel compelled to write this review for Sheila Ananeh-Firempong. Sheila is a professional and kind person, someone who would do her best to find the property you are looking for. I was looking for a place to rent in South Pasadena when I came across a beautiful townhouse. I requested to see the place, and Sheila answered the very same day. This was the first positive attribute I noticed from Sheila since all other places I had requested to see had not responded yet (many of them never did). A few days after, I went to see the place. Sheila was extremely cordial and professional. She showed me not only the great features of the place but also what was needed to be fixed. After about 30 minutes, I knew this was the place for me. Sheila gave me all the paperwork needed to apply. She also was available by cell and email to answer any of my questions. When it was time for the owner to make the choice between applicants, the owner decided to go with another person. Sheila immediately called me and offered to help look for another place. For a week she showed me places, worked with my busy schedule, even met me on Sunday. Finally, she called me back and told me that the townhouse was still available, that the person the owner had selected did not take the place. She made sure I was the first one to know and immediately arranged for me to take the place. I cannot stress enough how grateful I am to Sheila. I sincerely doubt you are going to find anyone better at this job than her. But she is not only efficient, but she is also kind and patient too. She still calls me to make sure I am happy with the place. If you are buying a property or just looking for a place to rent, Sheila is the person to go to.”
– Jorge P.
“Can there be another Sheila Ananeh-Firempong? I seriously doubt it. This afternoon I decided to take some time out of my busy day to provide what I believe to be a fair, accurate and meaningful review of real estate agent Sheila Ananeh-Firempong. I was so taken by the last review that for a moment I thought there may be two Sheilas out there practicing real estate. First of all, I too have had a fiduciary relationship with agent Sheila, and this relationship has been in place for approximately five years now. Each and every time that I have dealt with her, it has been a true joy and nothing less than professional. I have found her to be skillful, articulate, compassionate, hard-working and very understanding. Throughout our business relationship, Sheila has gone out of her way to perhaps ‘over explain’ various issues that would arise. Perhaps the last reviewer misunderstood the processor, is one who just can’t be satisfied. However, I will comment no further in that regard other than to say that I am a professional, and that I deal with the issue of ethics throughout my entire workday. The transactions that Sheila and I have been involved in were quite demanding. There were times when I, like many others, would become quite anxious and sometimes nervous. Sheila was always able to refute all of my issues of concern and made sure that all of our transactions both at the beginning and through to the end went smoothly. I have recommended Sheila to many others and have bragged about what a kind soul she is. Finally, don’t be fooled by her kind smile. She will negotiate like no one else can on your behalf.”
– Mark D.
“Trying to sum up Sheila Ananeh-Firempong is a task that I find very endearing. Sheila was our realtor; we were the buyers. This was not our first purchase. However, it was our first purchase in the extremely competitive market. We knew that we had to be well qualified, you know, the usual good credit, good jobs, history and a substantial amount for the down payment. Yet that was not nearly enough. We had to have a very good realtor. That with no doubt is Sheila. The minute Sheila enters the game, the rest of us have to stand up and listen and listen well. Listen to the way that she relays valuable information in a way that you may form a decision based on solid information. She is not in this for her; she is in this for you. For you to be able to reach your goal, your dream of owning a place you will call home. Had it not been for the way that Sheila structured our offer, there is no doubt in my mind that our offer would have just been tossed aside. There were other offers on the same property; however, because of Sheila’s input, our offer came to the front of the line. We were front and center. And we were accepted. Then the real work begins, and through it all, Sheila was in constant contact with all those involved, and she walked everything through like a real professional. Before we knew it, we were moving in. We have been settling in; we are nice and cozy now, but we need to really keep it real and acknowledge that it is Sheila who made this happen. She is fantastic beyond words. Never, never, never would we use another realtor. She is the real deal.”
– Sara & Dan
“Dear Sheila, we want to thank you for all of the ways that you supported us through the sale of our home and the purchase of a new one. For more than a year, you listened to our ‘must-haves’ for a new home, and you patiently showed us many. After we found the perfect new home in a lovely neighborhood, you worked tirelessly to help us through the process of selling our home. You made suggestions for updates we could make to add value to our home. You had professional photographs taken, which resulted in lovely photos for the brochure as well as a beautiful video for prospective buyers to see on the website for our house. You orchestrated open houses for brokers and prospective buyers, which were welcoming and helped to present our house as the desired property. When we received many offers for our house, you helped us navigate the process of selecting the best, most qualified buyer and worked with the buyer’s realtor to make sure that everything progressed along smoothly. You shepherded us through the escrow process and even put all of our escrow documents for both houses on a CD. Throughout this journey, you were sensitive to our sentimental feelings about leaving our home of 26 years and yet found ways to celebrate our new home as well. We will always be grateful for having you by our side as we made this major life change. You approached every step along the way with a positive, upbeat attitude and a sense of humor. You have our permission to share this letter. With much gratitude!”
– Marsha & Ed A.
“I cannot thank [Sheila] enough for [her] professionalism, kindness, and unwavering support during such a challenging time. In the aftermath of the wildfire and amid a flooded housing market, finding a home quickly felt almost impossible—but [she] made it happen with grace and determination. I’m very thankful for [her] daughter, and Chelsea! [Sheila’s] expertise, patience, and genuine care turned what could have been an overwhelming experience into a smooth and hopeful journey. [She] listened to my needs, and guided me through every step, and found me a home that truly feels like a fresh start. To anyone looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and compassionate real estate professional, I wholeheartedly recommend Sheila! Her commitment to clients goes beyond just finding a house, she helps you find a home, even in the most difficult circumstances…[Her] kindness and hard work will never be forgotten.”
– Alison
