Client Comments Collected Over The Years

We worked with Paul intensely over a period of eight months and couldn’t have asked for a more conscientious or patient counselor. He knew local homeowners and business owners, contractors, and inspectors, and had worked with seemingly everyone in Pownal and Bennington. He even knew the fine details of zoning and utilities in both Vermont and Massachusetts (where we also viewed homes). He was also intimately familiar with home repair and renovation, having done down-to-the-studs renovations on his own homes. Paul’s advice was sober, measured, and serious when needed, but he could also see what we did in the odd options we came up with. He was able to comprehend the kind of place we hoped to find, and consistently proved resourceful with seeing ways to realize our vision. Crucially, while he applied his vast knowledge and imagination to the options at hand, he recognized our hopes, never minimized their importance to us, or pushed us to compromise. As the months went on, and my wife and I began to feel increasing pressure to settle on a home, it sometimes seemed like Paul was the one holding the whole search together. We could not recommend Paul more highly. Throughout our search, Paul remained as gracious, resourceful, and thorough as ever.  All told, Paul Harsch is not only the best realtor we’ve ever dealt with. He’s probably the most reliable, knowledgeable, and focused professional we have ever worked with.

Again, thank you for giving us so much EXCELLENT advice and food for thought, Paul. You are the kindest, most considerate, and best informed broker I 've ever known. 
You are an amazingly patient man and a wise person and we are SO FORTUNATE to have you batting for us!
Thank you!!!!

Thankful to be done and thankful to have worked with you Paul. Your help was much appreciated and there’s no doubt I certainly could not have done it without you!
Thanks again, your commission was well earned!

Thank you again, Paul
This process has been rushed but your calm and clear advice and prompt action is greatly appreciated. 

He was an incredibly nice REALTOR®. We appreciate that.

Thanks so much Paul!  
I Wish everybody was this informative.  I'll get this to my client right away and let you know any questions that arise.  

I ignored your ethical advice as a friend and professional. Despite knowing your integrity and pursuit for a harmonious real estate transaction. In your pursuit at facilitating an equitable process- you advised to always get a camera to view pipes from house to city drains. When you despairingly ask, “will we or even can we ever live in harmony with all of creation”- I retort you tirelessly and full heartedly advised me to take extra precautions in risks that may lay underground. Friend, I purchased a home recently in Connecticut in the winter with several inches of snowfall on the ground. I did not pursue the underground camera for possible risk. We had a trustworthy agent, a competent lawyer, and total rebuild of a home. We thought no need to listen to the learned experience of Paul Harsch who advised take the extra step. By ignoring your advice, we missed a hidden unreported septic tank. We missed that our sewage did not connect to city but to this old deteriorating septic system. We suffered harm because we ignored a trustworthy professional person who advised based on learned experience- to go the extra mile.

Dear Paul,
 
What a wonderful experience working with you to find our vacation home!  We feel so fortunate to have found you.  Your competence in every realm--the ins and outs of the real estate market, knowledge of how homes are constructed and maintained, staying on top of every detail along the way--was impressive.  We have worked with many good real estate agents over the years, but you stand out as someone who is truly gifted.  You negotiated on our behalf in a manner that was impressively hard-nosed yet gracious.  Through our eighteen months of looking, your enthusiasm and unflappability ensured that we always enjoyed our outings.  We very enthusiastically recommend you to our friends and family.  Thank you!
 
Jennifer Ellwood and Steven Cooper, Jan 2011