There are many factors that were important to us when choosing the right agent. First, and highest priority for us, was an agent who was trust worthy. We needed someone who we knew would work for our best interests, even when we did not know they were. Stuart's character and integrity with small and large decisions was never-failing. He always told it how it was, but was also knowledgeable and optimistic. In situations where my confidence was low, his guidance proved to be correct, and I am impressed by his experience, wisdom, intuition and intelligence. It is only in hindsight am I beginning to realize how well he steered us through this process. That's part of what makes him so great, he is not controlling nor over confident. He guides, supports, facilitates, educates and executes. Stuart is trust-worthy and not in a pretentious way. He earns it by his ethic, interpersonal skill, honesty and experience. Second, we needed someone who could deliver what we needed. Though we knew it was time to sell our home, there is risk involved. We began the process in late 2018 and closed in summer 2019. He was with us every step of the way, helping us achieve our financial goals without compromising our quality of life. I never felt like Stuart was counting the minutes he devoted to us, nor did he ever give me the feeling that we owed him something. Stuart just wanted us to be successful, and encouraged us to define success in our own terms. I am happy to say that not only did Stuart deliver what we needed, we got more than what we ever hoped for. Finally, we wanted someone we did not have to manage. Stuart was always proactive. He was quick to pick up the phone and call or text just to inform us on what was happening on his side. He did not over complicate nor over simplify the process of selling our home. He knows the law, the people, the risks and the rewards of the business. He let us make the calls, and I never felt like a process was running away from me without my involvement. It's a form of respect that Stuart was flawless in reinforcing throughout the whole process. I was impressed by Stuart's knowledge of the market, his sensitivity between the balance of living our lives while selling a home, the complexities of having a young family, and the skill to successfully manage all the business and emotional elements of moving. As first time home sellers, we had little understanding of selling our home actually meant. I cannot imagine having a better experience than the one we had with Stuart's help. For anyone who is serious about, or even considering selling or buying a home, I strongly recommend giving Stuart a call. He will give you sound advice and leave you feeling confident about what you need to do. Good luck.