Seller Testimonials

Alison and the Elder Group Tahoe Real Estate team prides themselves on delivering exceptional results – and more – to our Clients. Here are recent testimonials highlighting Alison’s approach to listing, marketing and selling Truckee-Tahoe properties to ensure the highest possible price point while consistently delivering a positive experience for our Clients. Be sure to visit our Staging Gallery!

The best way I can sum up Alison Elder’s handling of my property sale and relocation is “excellent service”.

Alison was positive and helpful from the start, providing a range of comparables and considerations, excellent and informed advice, helping to prepare the property for sale and then keeping me informed during the sale period and through the closing. After the sale, she demonstrated a sincere concern for my relocation and worked diligently to help me find a new residence. Alison is knowledgeable, attentive to the details and works hard throughout the entire process. Alison is a terrific agent and I highly recommend her.

 - David Inns, May 2010

Alison Elder persevered in the depressed real-estate market of 2009/2010 to sell our small, old-Tahoe cabin and adjoining lot. The cabin was built in the early 1900s and predated Placer County Building Department records and the TRPA. In fact, although the cabin had indoor plumbing, it was built before there was a sewer in Carnelian Bay. Its location was grandfathered into the TRPA requirements for it predated the TRPA, but we still had to have the site surveyed and a site assessment performed by Placer County so that buyers would know the IPES for the cabin lot and the adjacent lot. Alison helped us over these regulatory hurdles and successfully sold the cabin and the adjoining lot.

 - Dennis Finn, May 2010

Thank you Alison! We had been looking to upgrade for a few years using a couple different Realtors. Every time something came on the market we were interested in it was already sold. Then we found Alison. She kept us informed of any new listings that met our criteria and because of that we soon found our perfect home.

Also, Alison was amazing in selling our smaller house. She staged it beautifully and it sold within a few days for a great price!

We would recommend Alison to any of our friends. She made the whole process a enjoyable experience. We are impressed!

- Mike & Andrea Erwin, March 2010

Alison Elder made the sale of our family’s property happen.  Her clever use of staging, along with numerous potential buyer contacts, allowed for the sale in a tough sales market.  Her attention to every detail is impressive.  She has the ability to provide close personal care and guidance, and her energetic attitude kept a positive vibe going throughout the escrow process.

We would highly recommend Alison to anyone looking to sell their Tahoe/Truckee area property.

 - Peter Gerdin, February 2010

Alison devised a marketing plan to sell our house, tenaciously followed up with each showing, adjusted the marketing plan as needed, staged our home with beautiful furnishings, and did not rest until our house sold!

 - Dow & Mary Ellen Costa, January 2010

Alison is a real asset. With her attention to details, easy to work with, very accessible, advertising in Premier Homes, the staging of our house and positive energy, selling our home was a pleasant experience.

- Patricia Wurst, October 2009

We appreciate the “take charge” attitude of Alison, especially in getting the property ready to show well.  She made good decisions and represented us and our interests from start to finish. Thanks so much!

 - Pam & Tracy Lewis, June 2009

Alison Elder made buying and selling our homes carefree.  Every buyer and seller should have the opportunity to experience this service level.

- Mark & Shannon Vicencio, March 2009

This letter serves as our recommendation for Alison Elder as the ideal marketing agent for any property in the Tahoe/Truckee region.

Alison’s extensive knowledge and expertise was evident at every step of the way throughout the sale of our Tahoe Donner home this past September.  Considering our needs as first time sellers, she guided us through the process flawlessly and clearly explained each component of the sale. Alison’s confidence and evident work ethic enabled us to trust her decisions which in turn made for the successful sale of our home.

Alison was enthusiastic and encouraging during the whole process. She eagerly provided us with the proper tools to make our sale quick and price effective, supplying us with beautiful furnishings and accessories for staging rooms, as well as helping us source materials and labor for last minute projects. She also served as a reassuring presence when tensions were high and handled each situation with the well honed skills of a true professional.

Our home was put on the market in August and received a solid offer within one month’s time, which in our opinion was largely due to Alison’s aggressive marketing. The final sale price of our home was exactly in our target price range and escrow closed quickly and efficiently. Working with an expert like Alison was a true saving grace in this tenuous housing market.

We are thrilled that we were able to work with Alison Elder as our selling agent. Her professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail are unmatched. Alison has most certainly earned our trust and confidence throughout this process, and we would absolutely recommend her services to anyone considering selling or buying a home.

- Ian Farmer & Ruth Moynihan, March 2008