Google Review
“Michele was hands down the best realtor I've worked with. She knew it was my son and his best friend's first home purchase.”
Sarah Oliveira
First-Time Buyer
Client Stories
Real Experiences. Thoughtful Guidance. Successful Moves.
Buying or selling a home is different for every client. These stories highlight some of the experiences Salyer Wilmoth Homes clients have shared about working with Michele and the team throughout the buying and selling process.
What Our Clients Say
Selected excerpts from Google Reviews, not the complete reviews.
Google Review
“From the time we had our initial appointment to the closing, she was there every step of the way.”
Valerie Watkins
Home Seller
Google Review
“She helped us buy our first home and later sell another seamlessly. Michele does the heavy lifting, stays on top of everything.”
Marianne Florendo-Jimenez
Repeat Client
Google Review
“Michele proved to be ethical and honest in all her dealings. Also, she was very personable. She was not in it for a quick buck.”
Van White
Home Seller
Client Success Stories
Story 01
First-Time Buyers in a Competitive Market
Client Type: First-Time Buyers
The Situation
Sarah Oliveira’s son and his best friend were purchasing their first home. They needed guidance through financing, inspections, property evaluation, and the offer process while competing in a fast-moving market.
How Michele Helped
Michele helped them understand the different parts of the home-buying process and advocated for them as first-time buyers. Her knowledge covered financing, inspections, and offer strategy.
The Outcome
Their offer was accepted in a situation where the property received six offers within approximately 12 hours of being listed.
From Sarah’s Review · Google Review excerpt
“Michele was hands down the best realtor I've worked with. She knew it was my son and his best friend's first home purchase.”
Sarah Oliveira
Story 02
Selling After 27 Years — and Receiving Multiple Offers
Client Type: Home Seller
The Situation
Valerie Watkins and her husband were preparing to sell the home they had lived in for 27 years.
How Michele Helped
Michele guided them from their initial consultation through the closing process and helped them prepare for the sale.
The Outcome
The property received multiple offers within a few hours, including offers above the asking price.
From Valerie’s Review · Google Review excerpt
“From the time we had our initial appointment to the closing, she was there every step of the way.”
Valerie Watkins
Story 03
From Buying a First Home to Selling Another
Client Type: Repeat Buyer & Seller
The Situation
Marianne Florendo-Jimenez first worked with Michele during a home purchase and later returned to her when it was time to sell another property.
How Michele Helped
Michele provided professional, knowledgeable, and transparent guidance through both sides of the real estate process while helping keep the transactions organized and manageable.
The Outcome
The relationship continued beyond a single transaction, with Michele assisting the family through both buying and selling.
From Marianne’s Review · Google Review excerpt
“She helped us buy our first home and later sell another seamlessly. Michele does the heavy lifting, stays on top of everything.”
Marianne Florendo-Jimenez
Story 04
A Seller Focused on the Right Price, Not a Quick Sale
Client Type: Home Seller
The Situation
Van White worked with Michele to sell his Newport News home during a challenging market.
How Michele Helped
Michele advised on the property, pricing, preparation, comparable sales, and the overall selling process while continuing to work toward the sale rather than repeatedly reducing the price simply to close quickly.
The Outcome
The property ultimately sold, and Van specifically highlighted Michele’s honesty, ethics, personality, and commitment to achieving the appropriate result for the seller.
From Van’s Review · Google Review excerpt
“Michele proved to be ethical and honest in all her dealings. Also, she was very personable. She was not in it for a quick buck.”
Van White
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