Client Testimonials

“Masha is, quite simply, the very best real estate agent that we have ever used. Due to my husband's job, we have moved over 7 times, so I have worked with a number of agents as both a seller and a buyer. Masha is head and shoulders above every other agent that we have used in four states. She has extensive market knowledge and has a tactful, laser focus on how to sell your house within that market. She was easy to work with, open to ideas but also not afraid to be straight up with you. She is a savvy marketer and really worked to make sure that our house sold quickly...which it did. I have great respect for her and her business acumen.” May 23, 2010

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Julie Wolk,
hired Masha as a Real Estate Agent in 2002

“Masha was recommended to help us sell our house in 2007. She did an excellent job and helped us close the deal, and the sale effortlessly - despite the fact that we living overseas at the time! Eight months later, when we decided to move back to the Triangle, Masha served as our buyer's agent, tirelessly working until we found a house that worked for our entire family! Masha is terrific to work with, she listens until she really understands what you want, and she is creative about helping you get it. We highly recommend her and will use her services in our next move within the US!” June 10, 2008

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

Leigh Shamblin,
hired Masha as a Real Estate Agent in 2007, and hired Masha more than once

“Masha provided excellent service on both dealings we had with her. First in purchasing a property and three years later selling the property. Masha is a consummate professional, knows the area, and works very diligently in working for us. We did not live in the area and Masha made sure we were up to date on the transactions she was working on. Masha also made sure after we purchased the home we were informed on any issues in the area. Full customer service.
Greg and Bette Vervais” June 10, 2008

Top qualities: Great Results, On Time, High Integrity

Gregory Verais
hired Masha as a Real Estate Agent in 2003, and hired Masha more than once

“I have known Masha for the last 5 years through our common interest in real estate. We first met at a real estate conference. Masha was always very personable and willing to share her ideas. When I had a chance to refer a client of mine to someone down south, the first person that came to mind was Masha. I knew that she had the expertise to serve my moving client. I also knew that with her positive attitude and infectious personality, that she would get along great with my client. If I ever get another client transferring to her area, I would only be happy to pass her name along again. Thanks Masha (A great Realtor and great friend) Best Wishes, Scott Darling” June 10, 2008

Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity

Scott Darling,
hired Masha as a Real Estate Agent in 2006

“I have been Masha's real estate virtual assistant for 5 years and she is the one I would recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell property in the Durham/Chapel Hill, NC area. She goes beyond you expectations to ensure your property is marketed and seen and when working with the buyer she listens and delivers.” August 17, 2008

Kim Hughes, Real Estate Virtual Assistant, Km Hughes & Company - Real Estate Virtual Assistance
was a consultant or contractor to Masha at Keller Williams Realty

“As a business owner, I appreciate (and emulate) Masha's gentle persistence in marketing her services.

As her client, I found Masha to be highly sensitive and responsive to my needs and a real "can do" person with regards to finding solutions to my particular requirements. She is highly knowledgable, capable and skillful as a real estate professional. Most importantly, she really listened to me and modified her approach to conform to my wishes as we went through the process. I am delighted to recommend Masha as the consummate real estate professional and someone who, undaunted by market conditions, finds a way to make a win-win deal.” June 10, 2008

Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative

Nancy Crew,
Hired Masha as a Real Estate Agent in 2007, and hired Masha more than once

As my property was located in another city and there were extensive details to iron out before closing, I felt you handled this for me better than I would have done on my own. You were very professional and knowledgeable about the complete transaction.” 

JoAnn Crews

"I am very impressed with Masha's professionalism, knowledge, and desire to accommodate her clients' wishes. In addition to that she had sufficient courage to tell us the realistic price for the house, while every other agent overestimated its value.

Masha is, perhaps, the finest and most experienced real estate agent I have ever met."

Valery Polyakov, Ph.D

I thoroughly love and enjoy the house and think you were outstanding to the end.  

Gary Soba, Tarheel Sports Marketing

"I have bought a home and a condo through Masha and I have been more than happy with her professional way of helping me. She was always on time for our appointments, answered all my questions. If there was a question she couldn't answer the, I know next morning I would get a call from here answering that question. I could always depend on her. I refer her to anyone buying or selling a home." 

Linda Darling, Durham, NC

Masha understands that every deal is unique; therefore she will diligently put forth all the time and effort necessary to satisfy the best interest of her client. 

Warren Samberg

"We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the wonderful job Masha has done in selling our residence in Chapel Hill. She did a great job of marketing the house through flyers and her website and also the speed at which the house on the market was closed for sale. We wish her luck in all her endeavors and will highly recommend her as a professional and hard working sellers' agent". 

Mohit and Reena Bhatnagar, Prabhadevi, India

"Masha, There is no way we can thank you enough for your help, good advice, hospitality, attention to detail, concern for our interests and continuing friendship. You are much more than a “dynamite Realtor” you are a warm and wonderful person. We are lucky to have met you and have had business with you."
 

Pete and Helen Reinhardt

"We cannot speak highly enough of the whole selling experience, guided by Masha. This is our third relocation, so we have a good deal of experience with real estate agents on both the buying and selling ends. Masha Halpern is a credit to her profession--she gets results because she is a savvy marketer, clear communicator, and assertive negotiator. Above all, she remains ethical and committed to making the buying/selling process a positive, successful experience. She is simply the best out there."  

Tom and Julie Wolk

“Masha, you left no stone unturned in trying to sell our house. You ‘ran interference’ for us and we can’t think of anything you didn’t do to help us out.” 

Gayle and Larry Triplett

“My husband and I wanted to personally comment on the exceptional and excellent service we received recently from your firm in the person of Ms. Masha Halpern. Masha acted as our buying agent and assisted us in finding an appropriate condominium, securing a mortgage, and guided us through to closing.

Her professional demeanor never prevented her from acting as a ‘friend’ in what turned out to be a very trying move for us. Because my husband and I are now both classified as students, despite the fact that we are in our mid-forties and had just sold our home elsewhere in North Carolina, the whole loan process was extended and complicated. Masha kept us informed, patiently listened to our frustrations, and did everything possible to help us navigate all the roadblocks posed by the mortgage company and their underwriter.

Masha far outperformed the much older, more experienced realtor who handled the sale of our former home in Asheville.

“We will, without the slightest hesitation, recommend Ms. Halpern to any of our friends or acquaintances that require the services of a professional, effective, efficient, knowledgeable, and above all friendly, realtor.
 

Ron and Rebecca LaVallee

"Masha, I just wanted to thank you for super-efficient service from the start, through all the ‘bumps and bruises’! It’s been good working with you and I’ll contact you when it’s time to sell our town home.” 

Diana and Nick Celenza

"Rebecca and I just wanted to let you know what a GREAT job you did in selling our town home at Village West. We have bought and sold many properties over the years, but I can truthfully say that this sale was by far the most professionally handled real estate transaction I have ever been involved with.

You made this sale so easy for us – you handled it all. Thanks so much for all of your help."
 

Hunter Lumsden

“I am writing to express my thanks concerning the excellent treatment my wife and I have received while dealing with Masha Halpern on our recent home purchase. Masha took great pains to make sure our experience as first time house buyers went as smoothly as possible. At any time she was willing to go out of her way to help us with any aspect we did not understand, and I assure you this was often. Mrs. Halpern showed great patience, expertise, and a very caring attitude. In the future you can be assured we will return to Masha for further assistance in the real estate market.” 

Michael E. Altman

Your name will be on the tip of my tongue if I know someone that might be looking to buy/sell a house! 

Jackie

"I am writing to thank you for the excellent service I received when my father and I purchased a property here in Durham this fall. Our REALTOR, Masha Halpern, was an immense help and was the model of professionalism and respect throughout a somewhat intricate and difficult closing.

From the very beginning, Masha listened carefully to my descriptions of the type of place I was looking for. She made realistic suggestions and was always honest about the benefits and drawbacks of each place I visited. She always kept an open mind and made note of my comments for the purpose of narrowing my search to places in which I would be interested.

In our numerous telephone conversations and meetings, she always maintained the appearance and demeanor of a professional. Along every step of the way, she knew the status of my file and what needed to be done next. Her organization kept the closing process running smoothly. When troubles developed because of mistakes by the lending institution, she did a better job than me of keeping in touch with the bank to check on the status of the loan. With each new problem that arose, she immediately contacted me and made suggestions for keeping the closing process moving along. She went out of her way several times to help expedite the closing. In addition, whenever I had a question about the closing or the loan process, she always gave me a complete answer and took the time to make sure I understood what she was saying.

After closing, she contacted me twice to make sure that everything was still going well and that I was happy with my selection. In short, she helped to make a difficult closing go more smoothly and she stuck by my father and me throughout the whole process with informative and accurate advice and suggestions.

I would recommend to any of my friends that they should contact her if they were interested in purchasing a home in the Durham area.”

Kent Cleland

"I commend her ability to support not only the challenges of the sale of my current home but also in assisting in the purchase of the home that my son and I now enjoy. Masha has tremendous insight into the challenges of a hectic life style of a demanding career, while being a single parent. Being new to these challenges, I was unsure of what type of things to look for in a home. Masha’s patience and guidance in finding a new home has illustrated a new appreciation for what a “best in class” realtor can do for me.

Masha was sensitive and experienced in handling our specific needs under my circumstances. Masha’s ethics on being impartial to both parties earned her the vital trust to facilitate the sale. Her attention to keep us focused on a common goal was critical in achieving the sale of our home. This reduced stress on the entire family while going through this very disruptive event. "

Brent Stonebraker