Thank you for your kind letter and making the donation on my behalf to those in need. I recently closed on my dream home for my Mom and me. After losing my Father during the pandemic, my Mother thought that her days of traveling to Florida were over. I wanted to find a place our family could go to and enjoy together. With the extremely tricky Sarasota housing market, I was not sure the dream could be a reality. Then I met Stacy Liljeberg. Stacy understood all my specific needs from the beginning and wanted to make sure I found a home my Mom and I would love. Stacy visited places before I arrived. She helped me understand the market and how to prepare to strike quickly. When I arrived for two weeks in February, Stacy picked me up and dropped me off each day, showing me homes that were in my profile. It was easy to see that she is genuine and honest and has extensive knowledge of the market. She helped me understand Sarasota and all it has to offer. She showed me over ten houses and brought me to homes that were the best fit in a time of very low inventory. She collaborated with me as if we were partners in an investment together. She even identified realtors who had listings coming on the market so I could act quickly. The home she ultimately found me fit my needs perfectly. Once we were able to put an offer on it, she helped me get the best value and even be there for the inspection and appraisal to identify where we could increase the value. Through the whole process, she gave me peace of mind, which is hard to do during what can be an emotional and stressful time. She took a lot of the responsibility that I, being remote, could not easily do. Stacy prepped the Appraiser so he could understand the community with comparables. She introduced me to Matt Lambert, who was also paramount to securing my dream house. Matt provided a professional and personalized experience that went the extra mile. Stacy has gone above and beyond after the closing by offering to help me with lining up contractors, deliveries, and utilities. When I arrive in April, I do not need to worry about many of the headaches of new home buyers. In Stacy and John, I not only had a five-star realtor experience but also formed relationships with friends for life.