see what folks have said
Sona is the best!!!!! That doesn’t even begin to do her justice. She is kind, savvy, smart as a whip, one of the funniest people I’ve ever met, and a brilliant real estate agent. We just closed on our mother’s house with her. I cannot imagine doing it without her. I will forever be indebted, as will my brother, for how Sona was so caring and helped us every step of the way.
This woman is brilliant at what she does and I genuinely love her
Sona, thank you a million times.
Adele
Finding a house that you love is not easy. It’s frustrating and a challenge, particularly
when it’s a tight market. Enter Sona Merlin from Appalachian Realty. She called,
emailed or texted us every single day to tell us what had come on the market that met our
criteria. When there was a day when there were no new listings Sona texted us anyway.
“Nothing new on the market today, guys”. After she had taken us to 10+ properties I felt
like we might be too picky and asked her if that was true. She told me that we shouldn’t
“settle”. You have to feel like you belong there from the moment you walk in.” “If it
isn’t what you want and you have the time to wait it out, then do that”. We took her
advice and it worked for us.
Sona took us through every room, closet, deck, and yard in each house we saw. She
pointed-out things we might never have noticed. If there was a basement or a crawl
space we checked it out thoroughly. Sona would point out potential problems and let us
know when repairs might be necessary. “Are you prepared to spend $2500 to waterproof
the foundation? Those stains on the floor are from a foundation leak”. “Look at the date
on that water heater. You will most likely have to replace it within one or two years”.
When we found a house we loved, Sona arranged for the inspection. She negotiated on
our behalf with the Seller’s Agent. She knew what she was doing and what had to be
done… even if we didn’t. When it was time for the closing, Sona was right there at the
table, looking over the attorney’s shoulder to ensure our interests were protected.
Were it not for Sona we would never have found “our” house. She is a consummate
professional, a wise ally, and a straight shooter. She will tell you the truth that you need
to hear, even if it’s unpleasant. Now that we are in our new home and no longer need an
Agent, we have a new friend. Thank you Sona Merlin. We were very fortunate to have
found you.
Stuart and Ken
“The thing I love most about Sona, other than her incredible knowledge about real estate and home buying, is that she gets to know her clients in order to put them in not just any house – but the right house. She had no problem asking us to question or really think about our choices and was super proactive in finding out all she could about a home prior to showing it to us, and then continuing to look for problems as we toured. Sona treats her clients as partners throughout the entire process. Its every bit as if she were buying the house herself. I can’t imagine trusting another agent with any future purchases – you shouldn’t either.”
Peace, & Gratitude
Stephanie
Whether buyer or seller, clients who select Sona Merlin as an agent may rest assured that they’ve found the best real estate representation. More than a capable professional, Sona’s a strategist who will work with you to achieve the most lucrative market position for any property. And with the support of Appalachian Realty Sona Merlin will assist you in finding the Asheville area home that speaks to YOUR individuality.
I hope you’re all doing well,
Mellissa
“My family recently bought a home in Black Mountain and sold a home in West Asheville with the expert help of Sona Merlin. Buying and selling a home is a very “real” experience that is a business transaction fueled by emotion. If you want someone who understands both sides of that experience than Sona is the agent for you. Either buying or selling she works hard to make sure you get what you are looking for while protecting and guiding you through the business aspects.
When looking for or new home she was more than willing to explore new counties to help us find what we needed. When prepping our home to sell she gave us great advice about what we should leave as is and what we should tweak. Our house was seen by several buyers and was under contract in less than 24 hours and it sold for well above list price.
For one of the most “real” experiences you will have in your life, you can not find a more authentic guide than Sona. “
Erin
We had worked with Sona before on the sale of a condo is South Asheville, but this time we were selling our house and hunting for a new one in West Asheville. When we started thinking about buying and selling, the first thought we had was, “Let’s talk to Sona and find out what she thinks we need to do in order to get the best price for our house.” We met with Sona at the beginning of December, got some good advice, and began working on the house in our spare time with the intention of finding a new house in 6-12 months and selling our current house. When we found a house we liked at the end of January, but were not really prepared to put ours on the market, we pushed into high gear to get our house ready for sale. Despite Sona’s best efforts with what we felt was an unreasonable seller, the deal fell through. We went and looked at a good many houses with Sona over the next month, and worked diligently to get our house ready for market. When we saw our dream house pop up on the real estate sites at the end of February, we called Sona so we could schedule an appointment to look at it, and she moved quickly to get us in to look at the house. Once we saw the house with Sona, all of us knew this was THE house. Sona acted quickly, helping us craft an offer on a Saturday afternoon, so that we could be the first offer to be presented. With Sona’s help, we managed to get our house on the market a week and a half later, and had it looking perfect. Sona put it up on the real estate sites before dawn, and by dusk, we had signed a contract for our asking price. Through the whole process, Sona kept us moving toward our goals, and helped us to get the best deals possible on both houses. She fought for us, and we knew that if there was something that needed done, Sona would make sure it was taken care of, whether it was paperwork for us, the lender, the seller, or the insurance company to fill out, Sona was on top of it.
Thanks from Shaun, Leigh, and Lucy!
