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Linda Chick did a wonderful job handling the details of selling our home. We priced it right and it sold in one day. Closing was about 30 days later and Linda handled the details as we were busy in New Jersey with our new property. Linda is a professional that can get the job done!
My agent from my first day of exploring buying a home in Delaware to signing the settlement documents was Ingrid Kollist. Since I’ve lived in NY my entire life, I needed someone with Ingrid’s patience and knowledge, and she taught me a lot throughout the process. She was quick to respond to all questions and phone calls quickly, and she represented me well with the builders.with Ingrid by my side, the process of signing a contract to final purchase of my new home was painless and seamless. I also appreciate the updates from Active Adults about events happening in Sussex County being new to the area. I highly recommend their services!
We were referred to Active Adults Realty by my brother and sister in-laws. Knowing of our desire to explore new construction in the Lewes, Delaware area John and Donna Beck mapped out an itinerary. They included some resales in Peninsula Lakes located in Millsboro, DE. Everything they showed us met or exceeded our requirements. The fact that we fell in love with the second resale on a lake shows their expertise. We submitted an offer immediately and after some negotiations the offer was accepted. Their acumen is above reproach. i would highly contacting John and Donna Beck for your Delaware real estate endeavor. You won't regret it.
We had an initial contact with Active Adults Realty just a few days ago. As a sales professional myself, and a former owner of real estate companies, my initial impression was very favorable. The key to success in sales is the ability to listen, and Active Adults Realty did that well. We are transitioning back to the East Coast, where my wife and I both grew up, after 40 years in the West. It is very important to find the best home and area, and feel confident that we will find it with Active Adults Realty.
Our experience with our realtor, at Active Adult Realty, Lori McKewen, was beyond compare! From day one, she was pro-active, interested, thorough, caring and a great "listener". She was a real joy to work with, throughout the entire process. She stayed focused and calm, when the road became bumpy, at times, and "talked us down from the ledges", a few times...when we had issues with our selling agent, in Fl...she was the calm in the storm. Lori explained everything, answered all questions asked and never, once, became agitated or impatient with us, for posing the questions, more than once. Patience of Job! Throughout the process, Lori went above and beyond, to listen to our requests and find exactly the home we needed. Lori is, now, considered a valued friend and respected realtor. Lori will be with you, from the beginning to end.. of your selling or purchasing experience!!! She also has a wonderful sense of humor!!
Thanks so much to Ron Mercante!! We just moved into our house in Middletown, having relocated from NY. He is extremely knowledgeable and was very patient with any questions or concerns that we had. He was with us every step of the way, always ready to go above and beyond what was required. He had many valuable insights and is a definite asset to Active Adults Realty!!
Francine and her co worker were a joy to work with from the very beginning. Every question and responsibility were handled great. I highly recommend them to anyone!
Active Adults Realty Is as outstanding team as their many glowing reviews attest. Active Adults Realty really took the time to understand our needs and concerns. We really appreciated their professionalism, ready availability, and willingness to go the extra step to investigate potential issues. Active Adults Realty’s extensive knowledge of the various communities enabled us to quickly zero in on the perfect home for us.
I met Active Adults Realty thru a mutual client, a first time home buyer. Active Adults Realty, was exceptional at assisting and guiding the customer thru the entire process. As Loan officer, they were very helpful in making this nervous first time home buyer's transaction go smoothly and close on time as expected. Thank You Active Adults Realty! I look forward to working with you and more clients!
I can't speak highly enough about Active Adults Realty, especially my realtor, Ingrid Kollist, and her assistant, Judy Robinson. This was my first out-of-state move, and they were recommended by a friend who had also recently moved to Delaware. Ingrid and Judy went above and beyond to ensure that the process went as smoothly and easily as possible for me. No matter what questions or worries I had, they responded quickly and always managed to put me at ease. While house hunting, Ingrid seemed to understand what I really wanted even before I did and directed me to the perfect house in the perfect location and was there for me from beginning to end. I honestly can't imagine having gone through this process without them!
Our agent and contact Mike was the best- on day 1 showed us the Lewes area and developments - including the pros and cons and he quickly understood what we we were looking for. His availability was awesome throughout the entire process. Looking forward to living in Lewes Delaware
Melissa Robinson was my realtor. Anytime I had any questions even at 7 am she was there for me. Even after the sale Melissa has bent over backwards to help me. I’m very pleased with Melissa’s professionalism and I would refer her to a friend, family member, or even a stranger!
Purchasing a home with Missy Graver at Active Adults Realty was much smoother than I had anticipated. She was very responsive, always friendly and did a LOT of legwork for us throughout the entire process.
My wife and I have been exploring retirement and home ownership for the past 4 years in Delaware. During this time we were lucky enough to have found real estate agent Elliot Welan of Active Adults Realty in Lewes Delaware. Elliot was extremely knowledgeable, always available and always attentive to all of our client needs. . We not only appreciate him as our agent, but also indeed came to know him as our friend. He was with us every step of the way ,even right down to attending our closing this week. We are forever indebted to him- He is a credit to his agency
Working with Mike Malone was a wonderful experience. We didn't know Delaware and he spent a good bit of time showing us around the sites and all the special places to go.
We decided on a new construction that took several months to complete. He was always available to answer any questions and was sometimes a go between with the builder.
Would highly recommend Mike along with Active Adults Realty!
I like to thank Mike Malone. My wife and I never felt rushed. Mike walked us through the house buying process from start to finish. Mike promptly returned all phone calls. We would HIGHLY recommended Mike to anyone looking for a home; he was GREAT. Thanks again
Flawless.
Our agent Linda Chick was fantastic. With my long distance buy experience she most helpful with handling many of the things that I would have had to do. Thanks Linda
Donna S
Michael Malone went above and beyond to help find me the perfect home. I highly recommend him for your home buying experience.
Active Adults Realty managed our most recent (sale) with the same high level of professionalism and effectiveness as they have our previous transactions. That is what we expected and why we return to Kathy, Bill and their team for our real estate needs.
My experience with Active Adult Realty was excellent and much better than anticipated.I dealt in particular with Michael Malone, who is an exceptional realtor. Michael never hesitated to show me the communities in Delaware and explain the pros and cons of each area. He is a very patient person and at no time did he push me or try to talk me into buying a certain property. I feel very fortunate that I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Malone, a very fine gentleman and professional.
Many thanks to Michael Malone for the work he did for me.
I highly recommend Michael Malone as a realtor.
Amy was outstanding right from the start. She was always prepared and professional! Would work with her again.
“Gail & Steve Carpenter, as always, were excellent to work with as professionals and as people with integrity. They dotted every i and crossed every t to make sure our coordinated sell/buy transactions could close without a hitch! Whenever problems did arise, even things they obviously had no control over, always one or both of them jumped on the issues and made sure things got taken care of, and on top of that, they still did so for problems that came up even after the sales were completed. (We had an issue with getting the home warranty company to transfer it into our names and because of that couldn’t file a claim/service order for a covered appliance.) Gail & Steve are the very best at what they do and I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a realtor to sell OR buy!"
"This house-hunting was a true odyssey -- attempting to buy a home in a pandemic in a real estate market that was anything but intuitive. Gail Carpenter was fabulous. She quickly understood what we were looking for, and went through listings daily to identify properties that might make sense for us. Our thinking evolved along the way, and Gail never grew tired of our changes in direction. In the end we found a great house - one that was nothing like what we thought we were looking for! She was recommended to us, and we would gladly recommend her to others."
"Gail was very helpful, supportive, and knowledgeable during the entire experience. She walked me through every step of the process and gave me good advice while encouraging me to make my own choices and decisions. I was very pleased with how smoothly the process of selling my house went, and I have Gail to thank for that. "
When we started looking for a home in early April of 2020, it was during the middle of a pandemic and we weren't optimistic about the process since Delaware was on "lock-down" and vehicles with out of state tags weren't permitted unless they were willing to quarantine in the state for 14 days. Luckily, we stumbled across the Active Adults website and reviewed their materials and even more fortunate was that Amy Kellenberger reached out to us right away to ease our reluctance about remotely viewing and purchasing a home during these unprecedented times. She was knowledgeable, patient, and extremely professional throughout the entire process and made finding our perfect home possible. We certainly appreciate how she listened to our "must-haves" and tried to accommodate our needs and wishes and most importantly our price point and served as our advocate during the price negotiations and financing. She made the process painless and less fretful as we went through the entire process in less than 60 days! Thank you so much Amy!!!!
We were fortunate to have Ron Mercante as the realtor to help us transition and downsize from Northern New Jersey to Delaware. Ron protected us from any problems with his appropriate interventions. He has excellent customer service skills and was sincere in meeting all of our desires. The process was wonderful because of his knowledge and experience. Once our house was found, he and the team at Active Adults Realty worked out all of the logistics and concerns. Everyone we dealt with was pleasant and competent. We would definitely recommend him as being personal, committed and dedicated to his clients. (Any call, question or concern was promptly addressed.) It was a blessing to have Ron as our realtor from the beginning to a very happy outcome.
"Gail was the best! She was patient,kind, understanding, and overall very professional. She was always there to answer question and to meet all of our needs."
"Gail has amazing legal knowledge as well as vast experience in real estate and it SHOWS! She offers many creative avenues for marketing your house and focuses on the value and uniqueness of your home. Gail provides constant and constructive feedback from the field and marketing tips for you Gail is a good listener and encompasses the Sellers' ideas and preferences into the overall marketing plan to sell the house. Cutting edge technologies are used with multi media approaches. She treats her clients as though they are the only clients she has! Every client is very special to Gail and she creates a lasting bond with her customers. This is not the first house of ours that Gail has sold because we appreciate her stellar performance, credibility and cutting edge sales techniques! Gail Carpenter is pure gold! … Ray and Nora Drexler"
My wife & I had the pleasure of meeting Active Adults Realty in March 2019...when I first met The agent I felt like we were old friends. He is very personable, patient, and honest. He not only showed us some homes, but he actually spent several hours with us, showed us the lay of the land, the beaches, communities...basically gave us a 'lil taste of how it would be. Then we went to some of the communities and homes being built and spoke to some of the contacts there and went over some of the process and what to expect, more or less. We all agreed that all this would not happen over night, but in fact is a process in which he will be there all the way through. My wife & I both agree, we will be retiring to DE, and we look forward to working with Active Adults Realty. My only problem is patience. Thank you Active Adults Realtor, Audrey Hammond . I tip my hat to you guys!
"She was professional, efficient, personable and understanding. Gail was a pleasure to work with selling my condo."
Active Adults Realty is an amazing realtor/new friend. They really listened to what we wanted to purchase. So one day out with Active Adults Realty we not only purchased our forever home we also made a friend. I would recommend Active Adults Realty to anyone looking for a home
"Gail was fantastic from start to finish, even though we didn't get to spend much time searching with her for our first home. She was always available if we had any questions throughout the day, and was flexible to meet at newly discovered homes with very short notice. With her experience, Gail was able to educate us on things to look for in a house, and make us think the correct way when we found some questionable features. Going through the negotiation stages turned out to be a bit more challenging than expected, but Gail was on top of it and helped us to save a significant amount of money to pay for previously undiscovered plumbing and electrical issues. Although we only had the chance to work with her for about 2 months, I would 100% suggest anyone to choose Gail and Steve when looking for their next house."
"She was always available to answer any questions I had. Gail took the time to explain everything to me and really built a friendship. I trust her completely and would never go anywhere else."
The good news is that I can join my husband in retirement in one year. The great news is that we want to live in the retirement friendly state of Delaware. But, the best news of all is that we had the opportunity to go through this process with realtor extraordinaire, Active Adults Realty. Last week we knew little more than that Delaware was a tax friendly state with quite a few beautiful beaches. During our weekend with Active Adults Realty, they gave us insight into what our Delaware lifestyle could be. They lulled us into friendly conversations and really paid attention to our wants and needs. Finally, they introduced us to a few communities, all of which met our requirements and desires. During our long drive home, after visiting with Active Adults Realty for only one weekend, we realized they had shown us the home and community that checked all of our boxes! We are looking forward to our life in our new Delaware home. Thanks, Active Adults Realty, for all your help.
"Gail went the extra mile to make the home buying experience as easy, pain and hassle free and enjoyable as possible. She used all of her available resources to answer our questions as quickly and as accurately as possible. Moreover, it was clear that she was not just in it for the commission, but she actually cared about us and wanted us to find a place that we would be more than happy with for the years to come."
"Sale process was quite focused."
Our realtor Ingrid was spectacular! She patiently worked with us over the past year until we found just the right property. She took the time to get to know us and because she took that interest, she presented properties she knew that fit our budget and tastes. She was a strong advocate for us during our final inspection and the time leading up to settlement. We would recommend Ingrid Kollist to anyone in the market for a new home.
"There professional approach was outstanding."
Thanks so much to Francine Balinskas of Active Adults Realty. She spent countless hours showing us different types of homes and different areas when we were so undecided. She was able to decipher our preferences and find us the perfect home. Her kindness and patience showed all the way through to our walk through. I highly recommend her.
Francine Balinskas was very easy and helpful to work with. We were making a major lifestyle change and moving from the northeast so we had many concerns and challenges. Francine was always ready to answer questions and provide us with the information we needed
"We could not be more pleased with the quality service provided by realtor Gail Carpenter. Her genuine compassion and love of her career shines through from listing to closing. During an exciting yet busy time with putting our home on the market and purchasing our new home, our minds were at ease knowing Gail was there to guide us every step of the way day in and day out. She truly has the client's best interest at heart. Her response time is prompt and knowledge and years of experience is one to be recognized. If you want top notch service, look no further than Gail Carpenter.”
This past weekend my husband and I had the good fortune to meet with Ron Mercante from Active Adults Realty. He showed us some really terrific communities which had exactly what we were looking for. The homes he showed us were exactly what we wanted. There was absolutely no hard sell. In fact, we had explained we are not ready to purchase for a bit yet. That was no problem. Ron spent all the time we needed showing us around and answering all of our questions. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We are so happy we chose Active Adults Realty. I know they know exactly what we want and showed us perfect matches and showed us homes in our price range. We could not have been more pleased. I am looking forward to doing business with them in the near future.
When we decided to actively search for real estate in Delaware our friends recommend Active Adults Realty. We met with Kathy and felt comfortable with her immediately. When it was time to actually check out new homes we had the pleasure of working with Francine.We immediately felt comfortable with her and felt she had our best interest in heart. We described what we were looking for and she zeroed in on our wish list. She showed us exactly what we wanted and put no pressure on us at all. Francine made herself available whenever we had questions or concerns. Her years of experience and expertise helped us to make informed decisions about the purchase of a new home. Francine made this whole experience less stressful for us both. I look at my new house and feel thankful that Francine helped us find it. We highly recommend Francine and Active Adult Realty.
We started working with Francine Balinskas in November 2019. Being purchasers from out of state (800+ miles away), this buying process could have been more stressful than a typical purchase. During our week of house hunting, Francine was a pleasure to work with. She knew immediately what we were looking for, focused on the best use of our time and found the perfect new home for our relocation. During the build over the next 5 months, Francine always responded to our questions, coordinated calls with the builder's sales office and took care of any issues we had. With Covid-19 in the middle of this all, she did the initial inspections for us, handled the closing, and went above and beyond to insure that we were able to close without issue and move into our beautiful new home on time. We would highly recommend working with Francine and know that we made a lifetime friend. Active Adults Realty met every expectation and made this process a great experience.
"It was wonderful. Thank you so much."
We met with Active Adults Realty at our hotel, and from the moment we bumped elbows (during Covid) we knew we were on the right track. Active Adults Realty knowledge and familiarity with the entire coastal area was immediately apparent. They listened to us and asked the questions that gave them a sense of what we were looking for. There was never any pressure, nor did they take us out of our price range. They took us to the different areas make up the coastal landscape. We ended our day together finding an area that we would of never of considered at the beginning of day. Looking for a top agent who will look out for you, plus a nice guy? Call Active Adults Realty
"Gail was just wonderful! She was available to us for an area that wasn't her 'home area'. Drove countless hours to see houses with us, sometimes and often at the drop of a hat. She was very professional and knowledgeable about the markets and reading people for their likes and dislikes at each house. We are very thankful we were introduced to her both personally and professionally and thank her for all of her help!!"
We had the pleasure of meeting Ron Mercante from Active Adults realty. He had lined up several homes for us to see. Each one was exactly what we had explained we were looking for. We let Ron know even before we arrived, that we are not in position to move right now. Just wanted to get some ideas. Well, I could not be happier. No hard sell at all. And yet spent all the time we needed to, answering all our questions and showing us every detail of every home. He listened to what we we wanted and delivered exactly that. I am so happy with Active Adults realty and I cannot wait to return to Delaware and see what else they have in store for us. I know they will deliver and I know what a pleasure they are to deal with. A big thank you to Ron and the others.
"Being a single father who was looking for a new home in a competitive market, I was overwhelmed with looking for a house on my own. After I had interviewed several realtors in the market I decided to let Gail and Steve help us look for a house. I did not regret that decision at all as Gail and Steve provided me with the exactly what I needed when I was making what is arguably the most stressful and complicated decision that most people make in their lifetime. Throughout the entire process Gail was attentive and provided direction when I had questions about any property. She and Steve both went out of their way to get answers to any question I had from the sellers of a property or about a property I was interested in. Additionally, Gail and Steve were both crystal clear about their part in this purchase and did everything they could to provide me with everything I needed to allow me to make a fully informed decision when I did decide to make any offer. If I were to have any friends looking in this area for a home in the future I would highly recommend using Gail and Steve to represent them as a buyer within the market based on my experience."
Our agent Francine Balinskas, was always available to answer questions. She was very attentive and knowledgeable. She is also a fine neighbor!!
"Gail is awesome."
"Gail handled all aspects of buying a home very efficiently.. "
Worked with Active Adults Realty one afternoon with two other women. We instantly connected and had a lot of laughs. They showed us many properties in only one afternoon. I love the homes, the “lifestyle”, the amenities. Pretty much everything about Lower, Slower Delaware is very appealing to me in my soon to be retirement years. Thanx, Active Adults Realty. I will be in touch.
"Gail was very professional and super helpful in our search for a new house. We were searching for a home from long distance, yet it felt like we were there with her when she would conduct a video walkthrough of a house. We would absolutely recommend her services! She's awesome!"
First of all I want to thank Ron Metcante for ever thing he did for us. Above and beyond. For the many times he showed our new house and the follow up to make sure thing were done. It was a pleasure working with him. A asset to the company
Thanks so much to Francine Balinskas of Active Adults Realty. She spent countless hours showing us different types of homes and different areas when we were so undecided. She was able to decipher our preferences and find us the perfect home. Her kindness and patience showed all the way through to our walk through. I highly recommend her.
"How extremely helpful and kind,caring, informed,always available, and quick response to every question or project or honestly anything Gail put her mind to. She was more than just my realtor, she was a friend."
Our realtor Michael Malone was a perfect fit for us. His professional and steady demeanor along his deep fund of real estate knowledge in the Delmarva area assured us that we were in competent hands. He provided support, resources, and suggestions at critical times, and he knew how to guide us through what is often a challenging process, especially when coming from another state. Hats off to you Mike – thank you for being an important member of our team as we get established in the next chapter of our life. Mitchell and Carol
"The service is personal with Gail. She listens to what you want and helps you get it!"
"Overall, Gail was a true blessing! Our purchase had many obstacles to overcome. No matter how difficult it became, Gail was always available to help us...even when no one else could. Without her, we may have purchased the wrong house and been unhappy. We are so glad to have her on our side and would recommend her to anyone!!!! We love our new house...Thanks Gail!!!!"
"Gail was very attentive to our needs. She new the market well and was patient as we made our decisions. Gail is awesome."
"I was able to conduct the sale from out of town with ease."
While looking for a 55 plus community in Delaware I found Active Adults Realty they were so helpful in finding a community that fit our needs. Ingrid was our realtor and she made our transition so much easier. My husband and I highly recommend Active Adults.
Thank you Amy Kellenberger for making our house hunting (from out of state) a wonderful experience. I will surely recommend you to our friends.
We also appreciate the local tips - we have been to Collin's Produce, Lloyds Market for corn, and best yet Hopkins Farm Creamery! Of course, we have visited Lewes Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park for some relaxation.
Bob and I love our "beach house" and the location in the Milton area. It is just perfect!
Thank you for the Welcome mat and gift bag. It was a pleasure working with you. Kathy & Bob
"Experience, experience, experience. Total up to date knowledge of the area's market, along with the utmost professionalism. You get the 'whole package' when you choose Gail Carpenter with Active Adults Realty for your real estate needs. Thank you :)"
We've been in our new house for a month now. Mike was a fantastic help from the very beginning. He provided a wealth of information about the area. He showed us a variety of home sites and builders. Using my extensive wish list, he quickly helped us locate a quality new home builder with a floor plan that checks off nearly every single item wished for. He provided helpful input as we made our selections from the vast array of options and was available whenever we had questions. Our new house immediately felt like home from the moment we moved in. Perfect!
Exceptional!!! As first-time home buyers, Audrey Hammond was extremely attentive to our needs. She offered thoughtful suggestions which were welcomed. She carefully listened, understood our vision and considered our apprehensions. Audrey exhibited patience, empathy and professionalism. Simply the best!? We highly recommend Audrey!
"Very attentive to our needs. Very patient with us as we took our time in selecting the right home."
Audrey Hammond was the best! She put a lot of effort in to make sure the house was show ready. Got it sold quickly!
"Active Adults Realty Gail Carpenter, was very helpful and professional from the start to finish of our transaction. Moving is very stressful however knowing Gail had all the bases covered was reassuring. It was a totally painless process and we could see her expertise every step of the way. Her knowledge of the market, negotiating skills and recommendations for service providers locally is just amazing. I will recommend her to everyone knowing that they will have a great experience with Gail."
Looking for my retirement home I was lucky enough to find Active Adults Realty and I had the pleasure of working with Ingrid Kollist. She listened to me and allowed me to take my time looking for the right home. She knew how important it was to me and spent a lot of time with me. I couldn't have been in better hands. I would recommend this Realty Group to anyone and especially this agent, Ingrid Kollist.
Navigating the local communities in Delaware felt somewhat daunting but we can’t say enough about our experience working with Active Adults Realty. Active Adults Realty’s knowledge of the local market, their patience and candidness were all much appreciated. Most importantly was Active Adults Realty’s ability to listen and really understand our goals. It was a pleasure to work with them.
We loved working with Mike Malone. We gave him our parameters and he guided us through the local area and helped us select the right neighborhood that fit our budget. He provided lots of useful information and was always available when we needed him. He make our experience hassle free.
My husband and I just got back from a whirlwind Memorial Day Weekend with Active Adults Realty. From the moment we met Active Adults Realty we appreciated their calm, supportive manner. Being clients from upstate NY and never having been to Delaware, other than to drive through on the way to Florida, they spent the good part of a whole day showing us the entire coastline, sharing much of the history of the area. We never felt pressured, and felt that they were very genuine in just helping us to get acquainted with the area. When asked questions they did not know they admitted what they didn’t know but got back to us promptly with answers. Long story short we bought a Villa 2 days later and couldn’t be more thrilled! We highly recommend Active Adults Realty if you want honesty, understanding, humor and dependability during an often very stressful process. Thank you Active Adults Realty!!
We met with an agent last week for an introduction to central Delaware and the communities it has to offer. He gave us an awesome overview of housing at multiple price points, listened to our comments and was able to answer all questions. Thank you, you gave us a lot to think about!
Thanks to Active Adults Realty my wife and I have found our dream home. Active Adults Realty listened and understood what was important to us. They provided expert advice and recommendations which made us feel comfortable. Active Adults Realty's deep knowledge of coastal Delaware and pleasant demeanor ensured a wonderful customer experience. I would highly recommend Active Adults Realty.
We just purchased our new home at Whispering Woods, Middletown Delaware. Ron Mercante was instrumental in helping us find this ideal location. He worked with us closely throughout the process. Ron is very responsive and very professional. We would recommend him to others without hesitation. Thank you so much Ron.
The Becks were extremely helpful and supportive in selling our house. Donna especially went above and beyond - she's a gem.
Yes, we did it! Actually, Francine Balinskas did it for us. She went through our wishes and preferences, took that clearly as it was for her family. She was spending as much time as we needed, cleared up all nuances, which we had a lot of, being MD residents. So during our 4th tour through some properties we got our beach place! Thank you very much, Fran, we will certainly refer people to you!
When we decided to retire in Delaware, I reviewed many realtor websites. Active Adults Realty really stood out because they catered to older people. We stopped by their office on our first venture checking out what was available for senior citizens and we were introduced to Ingrid. It was a match made in heaven? Ingrid Kollist was, and still is, wonderful ❣️ We talked about our wants and needs and she listened. She took us to see homes in several 55+ communities that same day. Each community was lovely and well cared for. Each one offered some of the same amenities and some different ones. Nothing quite fit that weekend. On our next weekend visit she showed us a few more communities including ‘no age restricted’ ones. We found that these community’s floor plans, amenities, and locations better suited our needs. Even though some families with children (don’t get me wrong, we do love children, we’re just ready for a quieter place to live) do live in these communities, there are more older/retired people buying homes in them. When Ingrid took us to see homes in Bishops Landing, it felt like home. Exactly what we wanted. Needless to say, we’re moving in soon. Thank you, Ingrid, for really listening to us, bouncing ideas around with us, guiding us, and keeping us on track throughout the buying process! You have been a wonderful support and friend. Thank you Active Adults Realty for understanding the needs of people of a certain age!
A great experience from first meeting with Mike Malone here. We were moving from Buffalo, NY to Delaware. All new. Mike was terrific in showing us the area, attractions, and new home options. We spent as much time also by phone, text, and pics/videos of potentials. Couldn't have done any of this without Mike, as all of a sudden someone in Buffalo wanted to buy our house and we needed new, move-in ready...he found the perfect match for us in, I think, 2 days. We bought into a great community with a home that matches our needs. Highly recommend Mike Malone and Active Adults Realty. Thanks...JackBurke
The professional and caring support we received over the past year is greatly appreciated --from determining which communities best met our needs, explaining the nuances of the Delaware Beaches' market, finding the perfect home for us, negotiating from offer to contract, and introductions to excellent professionals and service providers. Active Adults Realty has a wonderful team of professionals and support staff. They all contributed to our experience. In particular, Missy Robinson is a top-notch professional, who is knowledgeable and cares - making our transition from Boston to Lewes so much easier than it might have been. We highly recommend this agency and our Realtor, Missy Robinson .
We had the pleasure of working with Al Willis. What a true gentleman. It took us quite awhile to find the perfect house to call our new home in Delaware. Al's kindness, professionalism, local knowledge, patience and guidance, made it all happen. Thank you Al. You are the best.
Thank you again for the best service team. You guys are the best! Always professional, genuine and very helpful. Our last sale went off without a hitch. Much appreciated Bill and team!
Amy Kellenberger did an amazing job getting us easily through the purchase of Walnut Village especially with me having a move out deadline from my rental apartment in Philadelphia.
Excellent; thoroughly professional. Would refer Donna & John Beck to anyone.
Let me say that my experience with Active Adults Realty has been great. I expected headaches but Linda proved me wrong. Her immediate responses to questions and concerns eased my mind. She went above and beyond. I think she did more than the norm. I have referred others to Linda/Active Adults Realty. Seems more and more people are relocating these days.
Ron was very helpful throughout the process of finding, buying, and settling on our new home. We also really appreciate the regular emails from Active Adults with information about the area. We've had a great experience!
We happened upon Active Adults Realty after house-hunting on-line in the southeastern Delaware region and feel like we struck gold! Not only did Active Adults Realty find our dream home, he gave us an all-day tour of the area and even found us a furnished rental in the same community our house is being built in. Active Adults Realty is truly genuine and a man of their word which is rare in today’s world!
Donna and John Beck are the best realtors we have ever worked with. They always had our best interests in mind. Very appreciative of all their advice and efforts.
My husband and I are looking for a retirement home in Delaware and we were fortunate to get connected with Active Adults Realty. Active Adults Realty's upbeat personalities and knowledge of the area made house hunting stress free. Active Adults Realty listened to our "wish list" and took us to many communities that fit the criteria. They also went out of their way to give us a tour of the area including restaurants, shopping, boardwalks, and boat docks. We know Active Adults Realty has our best interest in mind and will walk us through the steps in the process. Hello Delaware- here we come!
We have purchased 6 houses, sold 5 houses in four states throughout our life - all with the help of realtors. For the last purchase we worked with Donna and John Beck from Active Adult Realty. Experience, knowledge and caring - they were there through every step adding their support and the value of their experience and knowledge of the area. We have never had such a good experience in working with any realtor! Thank you, Donna and John Beck and Active Adults Realty!
Ron Mercante may be relatively new to the buyer realtor business but demonstrates care, concern and a willingness to listen. His “people skills” are enhanced by his current knowledge and his willingness to find answers. He planned well-organized property visits with our limited time being from out of state. We appreciated his professional approach.
We were put at ease right away, Elliot Welan was always an email or text away to help with questions or concerns. He kept us informed of the progress on our new build. We were truly looked after during the process from beginning to end, now we have a new friend and neighbor!
Active Adults Realty was highly recommended to us in New York. We drove to Milford, DE and called Active Adults Realty. They showed us around Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and Bethany while answering all our questions and gave us an orientation of available housing. We highly recommend Active Adults Realty. They met our expectations and more!
Francine was wonderful. She helped us find the perfect second home in Lewes, and took care of all the details from making the offer to closing in a professional manner. We look forward to many weekends at the beach!
Missy Graver at Active Adults Realty made purchasing our vacation home an absolute breeze. She was super friendly, professional and responsive throughout the entire process. We can't speak highly enough about this agent and agency and we won't go anywhere else for our real estate needs.
Can't thank Ron Mercante enough for showing us around Hershey Run development, and then patiently acquainting us with all the "goings on" of Middletown. Ron showed us the "old" town, and quite a few of the new developments being built and just built. As aforementioned, he was extremely patient and full of knowledge and information as we learned quite a bit about areas where we will finally decide to move when we retire. We spent quite a few enjoyable and enlightening hours with Ron and look forward to doing the same in the future!
Thanks very much, again, Ron
Bruce and Marilyn from Northern N.J.
Thank you Active Adults Realty for a terrific experience selling my property. Richard Carlucci was wonderful as my agent. The property sold in three hours because of your good advise and knowledge of the current market. Thank you all.
Lovely people, very professional and they get things done. Mike Malone is wonderful.
We knew that we wanted to retire from NY and relocate—we just didn’t know where. Delaware was a place we hadn’t looked at, but it’s beautiful, friendly and convenient to our son in NYC. Once Mike Malone showed us around we knew we had found the place we wanted to call home. The team at Active Adults were friendly and helpful from Kathy, the owner, to everyone we met during our visit and Mike was with us every step of the way. He helped us out as we signed our contract, and as we went to the design center. He joined us for pre-construction walk-throughs. He was always available by phone. I would be happy to highly recommend Active Adults to anyone moving to the southern Delaware area.
We like to thanks Ron Mercante, for all the help he gave us during the process of buying a new home , very helpful since the beginning throughout the end with the whole process. Above and beyond. Friendly and patience. We recommend Active Adults Realty, the Agency ‘s resources are helpful and very organize. Love the friendly website design. Thanks Ron for keep us on track. Highly recommended it.
We immediately felt at ease with Active Adults Realty from our first phone call. They intently listened and understood us. His follow up email was informative, prompt, and concise. Active Adults Realty knew we were in the initial stages of our home search and he wanted to “get to know us.” Amazing how within 1 hour after we first met, they knew what our preferences were on homes and areas. Each successive home showing increased my wife’s “Wows” but ALL close to our desired price point. No question we recommend Active Adults Realty as their professionalism, attention to detail, and personality added to the pleasant experience of searching for a new home. They valued our time and heard our wishes the FIRST time. Thank you!
Active Adults Realty was helpful from the beginning of our search. Years before our actual retirement Active Adults Realty patiently showed us around so we could evaluate what would work for us. Over time they updated us with new options and we continued to visit and explore so that when we were really ready the transition went very smoothly.
Can't thank Bill Bell enough for selling our last home in a 55+ community in Dover. His perseverance and commitment to moving this home was invaluable. Would highly recommend him.
Lori McKewen is an outstanding agent and a credit to her profession. I have worked with many real estate agents in my career as a mortgage banker as well as for several personal transactions. Lori understood exactly what we were looking for and her performance exceeded our expectations. I recommend Lori without any hesitation…she is the right realtor for anyone who is in the market to buy a new home. Thank you Lori for a job well done!!
Our experience with Active Adults Realty during our home sale exceeded our expectations from start to finish. Active Adults Realty had sold the most expensive home in the community earlier in the year so we were rather confident that their marketing plan and knowledge of the community would get us the results that we were seeking. We had met with other realtors previously, but they all fell short. When we met with Amy Kellenberger, our listing agent from Active Adults Realty, we knew that we wanted to list our home with her. Our first impression of Amy was that she was approachable, professional, has great communications skills, and is knowledgeable of the business. Amy was always available to us via phone or text to resolve any issue or answer any questions.
Amy demonstrated from the start that she had a great understanding of the local housing market. She understood the challenge of selling a 5-year old home smack-dab in the middle of new built homes. So, she thoroughly explained how the new construction taking place in the community and neighborhood comps would have to be carefully considered to sell our home quickly and at the best price. With that in mind, she made the relevant calculations, we reviewed and agreed with the price Amy set, and lo and behold the home sold in 2 days at the listing price!
We have to say that we credit Active Adults Realty’s home staging, the photography of the home, and the home description on the website to help sell our home quickly.
Thank you both Amy Kellenberger and Active Adults Realty for selling our home fast and providing us with a flawless home selling experience. We recommend them both for your real estate needs.
From the time we walked through Active Adults Realty’s door, we knew we made the right choice and that our interests and concerns would be addressed. Over the years we have lived in three states, moved five times with five different realtors and have never had such an exceptional level of service that Francine Balinskas provided to us. We wouldn’t have found our new home without her! Fran is a fantastic realtor!
"More than a year ago I decided to explore buying into an Active Adult community. Fortunately I discovered a highly qualified realtor in Donna Beck. She and her husband, John, took me on a tour of many communities in the area. Not only did they help me understand the features of each community, they also helped me to fully understand the potential of this new (to me) life style.
Since the community I chose was still under construction, I soon learned I was in for a very long process (14 months in my case). Donna and John were there for me throughout that journey. From finding an interior design company to a home inspector and everything in between, they were always there with helpful suggestions. Finding an active adult community that’s right for you can be stressful. But with the right realtor helping you, you can do it with confidence. Donna and John are the right people to help you get there. I couldn’t have asked for anything else." -Joe Clarke
“After retirement, I found the need to downsize and relocate from the Philadelphia area to a place with milder winters and fun things to do. When making this type of decision, I wanted to work with someone I could trust. Francine Balinskas from Active Adults Realty in Lewes was there every step of the way, proving to be a mentor who answered my questions and helped me make the best decision. Fran ensured that the entire process of house hunting, purchase, and settlement went smoothly. I would highly recommend her to anyone searching for a new home. Thanks again to Fran and Active Adults Realty for being such a pleasure to work with.” Bruce and Craig
I would like to share my experience with my Realtor, Francine Balinskas with Active Adult Realty in Lewes, Delaware. I was moving from North Caroline to Delaware, to be closer to my children. I knew I wanted to live in an over 55 community with many amenities. I also wanted a single family home. Francine knew exactly what property would work for my needs. The first property she showed me, and my sons, was the one I bought. Francine was always available when I had questions. She was very patient and always helped get me answers. I now live in Bay Crossing in Lewes, Delaware and love the choice I made.
Lea Troup was the best! Very knowledgeable & kept in touch with me through the whole process. I would definitely recommend Active Adult Realty.
It was a pleasure working with Francine Balinskas. She understood what we were looking for and showed us great options. Francine was always available to answer any and all of our questions from the start of the process to closing. We would not hesitate to recommend Francine to assist anyone with finding a home in Delaware.
We met Fran in November of 2018. We knew right away Fran Balinskas was the realtor for us. She was friendly, personable, and easy to communicate with. We felt like we knew her for years. She went above and beyond assisting us through the whole process of purchasing our new home. She offered excellent advice, answered every question and helped us make informed decisions. We could not be happier to have Fran as our realtor and now as a friend. We would highly recommend her.
7/31/19 Now that we are settled in our new home at Independence, Millsboro, DE, I have some time to express my gratitude to Francine Balinskas, our realtor with Active Adults Realty. My husband and I were so delighted to be connected to Fran, as she was a big help to us. She spoke sincerely about the communities that were available to us after we expressed what we were looking for in a forever home. She listened and confirmed our feelings regarding the active adult community of Schell Brothers, Independence. While we were going through the process of making selections to design our home, her input was invaluable. Fran, met with us many times to walk through the construction of our home. She showed awesome insight and was fun to be around. Her professionalism and knowledge put our minds at ease regarding choices we made. Fran was so pleasant to be around and I always looked forward to seeing her even when things got a bit sticky, supporting our concerns about changes that needed to be made. Upon closing, Fran was there to celebrate our purchase. At the end, she even generously gave us a beautiful house warming gift, that was totally unexpected and useful. We highly recommend Francine Balinskas, Seniors Real Estate Specialist and the Active Adults Realty Company. Regina & Jim McShane New residents of Independence, Millsboro, DE
We worked with Missy Robinson from Active Adults Realty on the purchase of a property. The whole transaction was seamless, smooth and very organized from our interactions with her and other members of her office. We would highly recommend her as either a buyer or a seller's agent!
My husband and I got in touch with Active Adults Realty because we were interested in retiring on the Delaware Coast. Even though we are not planning to buy a home for at least another year, Kathy Sperl-Bell welcomed us and spent an afternoon talking with us about retiring to the Delaware Coast. The next day, they took us on a tour of the Bethany area, and showed us several communities. We learned so much, and feel much more comfortable making a big decision like this. We now look forward to retiring to the Bethany area, living by the sea, and being closer to our children in Virginia and Southern New Jersey. We highly recommend working with Kathy and Active Adults Realty, and we are looking forward to finding our retirement home with them.
Amy was beyond a good realtor. She became our friend. We valued her knowledge and input. Her expertise was more than we expected. She is very professional….When it came time for our inspection on our new construction home, Amy inquired about many concerns that we never thought of. While we are very happy with our builder as well, Amy spoke for us so I didn’t have to be uncomfortable addressing minor issues. Communication with Amy was very easy. She was always available for us no matter what the time of day was. That goes a long way. Her customer service was impeccable. I’ve already shared Amy’s contact information with friends that are thinking of relocating like us!!
First, what a wonderful experience it was to deal with Active Adults Realty. Being from out of state to purchase a brand new home - they made it so easy and enjoyable Now, I have to talk about our realtor Rich Zbyszynski. Rich made our experience so easy-once we explained what we were looking for in a home he took the bull by the horns. He knew what areas would work best for us and he was so knowledgeable about homes in the Lewes areas. Also we are little people and I have to say Rich saw past that - which meant the world to us. I would recommend AAR to everyone but it would give us great pleasure to recommend Rich to the world!!!! Thank you all so much
Been through several real estate transactions over the years. Both buying and selling. This one in Delaware was different in a few ways. Overall I would say that Active Adults Realty was very patient with us, and did their best to accommodate our schedules and requests. Once the hunt was finally over, the team put together a good efficient closing meeting.
Active Adults Realty was the best thing to happen to us when looking for our new home. Especially Al Willis. His experience and knowledge of the area made things easy for us to pick out our desired home. Between Al and his back up team at the office everything went smoothly right up to and including the closing. We would recommend Active Adults Realty and Al Willis to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate.
Our experience with Donna and John was very positive. They spent a lot of time showing us around the Rehoboth/Lewes area, various new communities, and homes. They were very patient, kind, and informative. What a big help it was to spend time with them as we work through the decision as to where will be our next home.
Amy and everyone else involved in the sale did an amazing job. The house was sold in a matter of a few weeks and the process was flawless. A true blessing at a time when I need it.
This was our third time down to Delaware trying to make a decision on moving to the area. I spoke to Active Adults Realty and arranged a meeting. We immediately formed a bond. Active Adults Realty is well informed about Delaware communities. They showed us places that might fit our needs and wants. Active Adults Realty also directed us to a few communities to research at our leisure. Active Adults Realty spent a few hours with us and drove us around the area pointing out good restaurants, stores and more. They then arranged for us to see some homes the next day. After meeting with Active Adults Realty we have more of a clear direction of where we want to be and what we would like in a home. Thank you so much Active Adults Realty for spending time with us.
After casually looking at neighborhoods in Delaware over a few summers (thinking of future retirement) COVID and telework allowed me to change my timeline and come to Delaware much sooner than planned. Audrey helped me find a great neighborhood, with a preferred builder, in a fantastic school district, with my dream floor plan; she ensured my new home was everything I needed and wanted; no detail was overlooked!! She is a wonderful listener and is knowledgeable of the area and resources; I could tell she was well respected by the builder, the lender, and the closing attorney. Audrey is a true professional and I would highly recommend her to anyone searching for their dreams in Delaware.
Mike Malone, what a pro. Mike was in constant contact and treated us like an old friend all the way no jargon or BS - Just clear concise professional advice from day 1. Audrey assisted us thru the closing and made us feel confident that there would be no hiccups. The entire staff at Active Adults Realty made a long time dream a reality for us. We extend our utmost gratitude to them all.
When we were looking to move to Delaware from New Jersey we called Active Adults Realty.They put us in contact with agent Amy Kellenberger. Amy could not have done more to show us around the Milford area. Not only did she help us find the right home, she kept us updated on the new build with pictures and info as the home was being built. Amy was also a great help in getting us through the buying process. Many thanks to Active Adults Realty.And especially to Amy for all see did to make our move as smooth as possible. We will certainly recommend you to everyone we know that may be interested in moving to Delaware.
Active Adults Realty is unbelievably great people and as a professional. They are honest and extremely knowledgeable. They found us exactly what we were looking for and put us ahead of his interests. They even worked on our behalf while on vacation. It will be hard to find another team with their qualities.
Active Adults Realty was great. They gave us a tour of the Delaware coastal towns and showed us properties we would be interested in. They were very knowledgeable of the area and really understood what we were looking for. Their tour was very thorough and we really got a wonderful look at the area. Thank you, Active Adults Realty!
Active Adults Realty, on very short notice, took us on a thorough tour to get us acclimated to the DE beaches/towns. They clearly love what they do and is a wealth of information. As this was just an exploratory trip for us, we did not commit to purchasing at this time. We did, however, feel much better about moving forward when the time comes. Active Adults Realty is a tremendous resource to have on your search.
Active Adults Realty is phenomenal! When I spoke to Active Adults Realty on the phone from my home in SC they asked me what I knew about DE especially Coastal DE I told them that we have never been to DE. They picked us up at our hotel and drove us around the area all day. We looked at several communities and model homes. Active Adults Realty took us to all of the beaches and explained the different “feel” of each area. They recommended restaurants and sights to see. We could not have asked for a more knowledgeable team to guide us on this journey. I think we have found our home! Thank You Active Adults Realty!
There are literally 100,s of new developments in Delaware. Without an experienced agent working with you, you will end up going in circles and wasting time. I recommend Active Adults Realty, they know Delaware.
We were very fortunate to find Francine Balinskas from Active Adults Reality in Delaware. She worked with us long distance for 6 months before we actually made the move. She sent us almost daily listings, and was a true pleasure to work with. Francine always promptly returned phone calls, texts, and emails. She has a strong handle on the 55+ Active Adult communities in Delaware. If there was something she couldn't immediately answer, she quickly got the answer for us. She stayed by our side until our closing. We highly recommend Francine Balinskas and Active Adults Realty!
Active Adults Realty is the best. They were not obtrusive, instead they listened to what we were looking for, showed us the options that checked most of our boxes, and allowed us to investigate on our own. They made the process easy by acting like a guide with our interests in mind, not like a salesman who would never be seen again. A Professional salesman's Pro. Thank you!!!
Active Adults Realty is the best of the best. Always gives you 100%. They take their time and listens to their clients. Active Adults Realty does well by me; I had gotten two homes with them and couldn't be happier with Active Adults Realty.
We highly recommend Active Adults Delaware! Amy Kellenberger helped us sell our house and from the first appointment to the last conversation on the phone she was very helpful and professional. Big thank you to Phil who took beautiful pictures of our house. It was our first experience with selling the house and we are glad that we picked Active Adults Realty - we are more than happy!
Just wanted you to know we are very happy in our new home. Al Willis was wonderful. We started our research over 4 years ago and he was with us every step of the way. He is very knowledgeable and a patient man. When we finally were ready to pull the trigger he was in France but that did not stop him from getting the ball rolling and getting us to contract!! Amazing.
We had a great experience from beginning to end with Active Adult Realty. Thanks again
Elliot is a consummate professional! We found him to be knowledgeable, diligent and happy to answer all our questions. He led us to our new home and we will always think of him as our first new friend in Delaware!
Amy was fantastic! We actually stumbled upon her while searching for another contact number and it was the best mistake we ever made. Amy is very knowledgeable, knows the "lower south Delaware" area very well and is quick to get back to you with answers to your questions. We couldn't be happier with Amy as an agent and a person.
I met Active Adults Realty when I started my search for a retirement community in Delaware about a month ago. I told them my budget, time frame to buy which is about 2 years out, and made arrangements to meet for a day for our 1st visit. Active Adults Realty spent the day showing us all aspects of the area as we weren't sure of the area and which community would be the best target to meet our needs. Active Adults Realty listened more than talked, and got us to an area we can see ourselves living in. If you want a Guide who knows the area, the little subcultures of each and need a great advisor call the expert, call Active Adults Realty.
We came to the Delaware area knowing nothing about housing in and around Smyrna. Ron Mercante basically took us under his wing and went out of his way to show us everything that was available. He never rushed us or tried to have us settle on something we didn't feel 100 % about. His attention to our wants and desires his very easy going style and demeanor really made us feel at ease in what could be a nerve wracking experience finding a new home. We really applaud Ron as a consummate professional who I would eagerly recommend to anyone else.
So, picked Ron Mercante on the website fall of 2020. He continually kept in touch with us in Maine all the way to where we are now. We wanted to be close to kids and grands and in our conversations Ron really listened. He wanted to know us. Our NJ house sold the Beginning of April so we came to Delaware to look for a 55+place near our family. We actually looked at places in Georgetown DE and sent them to Ron; his response was priceless, "you do not want to live there." Ron had gotten to know us and knew that would never work for us. Middletown is a very popular place so pickings were slim.
But Ron insisted we go look at Whispering Woods, a sold out community except for the models. We fell in love with the Dupont but the models weren't to be sold until the end of 2021. Once again Ron proposed "make an offer". Well Thanks to Ron we are now living in that Dupont model.
Why take your chances with an unknown realtor when you can use Ron with confidence that he will put you 1st!!
Thanks so much Ron for all you did to find and acquire this beautiful home. You are the BEST!!
Buying a home during the Covid pandemic in 2020 was terrifying! And it was made much more difficult because we were living in VA and couldn't drive to DE due to our out-of-state license tags. Nothing was normal, but Amy did everything in her power to make it a less terrifying ordeal. She answered all of our questions, shared numerous videos, even mounted her mobile phone to her car for a "drive-through" of the neighborhood for us. She truly went above and beyond during this experience to reassure us and make us feel confident in our purchase decision. We can't thank her enough for her kindness and thoroughness in helping us relocate to the area!
I cannot say enough for how well Ann and Audrey Hammond helped with me throughout the purchase of my new retirement home. It was a spur of the moment find and they went over and above in making this journey possible. Active Adults Realty is #1 in my eyes…Job well done! Thank you so much 🏠
During our relocation process we had the good fortune to come across Active Adults Realty. As Active Adults Realty's had our true interests at heart the whole time. Active Adults Realty took the time to listen and get to know our unique situation. They toured us around to all of the potential towns and quickly picked up on what we were comfortable with and our desires. Active Adults Realty’s easy demeanor, combined with vast knowledge and their ability to be forthright and honest with us made our process easier and quicker than we ever thought. We highly recommend working with Active Adults Realty as a professional and will absolutely pass their name to any friends!
I wanted to take a moment to express our thanks to you for spending as much time with us as you did and being so open and honest about the area and why you chose to live there. Your passion was infectious to say the least. If anyone is on the fence about whether to move to Sussex County, spending 10 minutes with you should convince them. You are an asset to your profession.
Without Linda Chick and Judy Robinson, this never would have happened. I'm sorry I didn't listen and use the mortgage company Linda advised me on. Don't ever use anything these ladies don't recommend. They know their stuff and are nice folks to boot. I'm blessed.
Our real estate agent, Amy Martin-Kellenberger, was phenomenal!!! She was incredibly helpful from beginning to end and sold our home after 2 days of being on the market. She answered all of our questions and always returned our calls immediately if she was not available. I wouldn't use anyone else.
Ingrid of Active Adults Realty is wonderful. Knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Made our new home search/purchase a delight.
We just closed on our new home this week and were very pleased with the experience! Elliot at Active Adult Realty helped us find the neighborhood and builder that best suited our needs. Since we are moving from MD, it was nice to know we had a local realtor to support us.
I cannot say enough for how well Ann and Audrey Hammond helped with me throughout the purchase of my new retirement home. It was a spur of the moment find and they went over and above in making this journey possible. Active Adults Realty is #1 in my eyes…Job well done! Thank you so much 🏠
Love, love Amy Kellenberger! We had to put all our faith in her because she was our eyes and ears. We purchased out of state, and there were things that had to be checked on to make sure everything was taken care of correctly. She alerted us if their were any concerns about the property, and stood strongly by our sides as though it was her purchase. I highly recommend anyone seeking a home in Delaware to enlist Amy for your purchase.
Our experience with Audrey and all of the AAR staff, including the office manager, Judy who shared her knowledge and helped us get acquainted with the area, was exemplary. We were oriented to the cape region and shown different neighborhoods and informed of the benefits of each, eventually choosing to build a new home. Audrey was with us every step of the way. We especially appreciated the kindness of the owners, Bill and Christine in our quest for short term housing. We would highly recommend AAR.
When my adult siblings and I decided we wanted to spend more time with our father, we knew he needed to move to a bigger home that we could all get to easily. My father wanted to be in an area that was senior-friendly and low maintenance. My siblings and I wanted him to be in an area that was packed with amenities, nature activities and shopping so that each time we visited our father, would be full of fun family time. Active Adults Realty helped us find exactly that. They were patient, communicative and very knowledgeable. They listened closely to our requirements and was able to find new construction homes and resales that fit the bill. They helped us weigh the pros/cons of the different homes and we are now very excited as we wait for the new home to be built! Thanks, Active Adults Realty
Thank you! I'm happy that this worked out for everyone. My mother wanted a family to move in, because she couldn't see it any other way. And a nice new family will be living at the farm my parents lived for over 40 years. We wish the new owners a wonderful life, raising a family, gathering with friends and enjoying the peaceful life, at the farm.
Lori McKewen was just amazing in helping to meet our needs & exceed expectations! So appreciated, especially given the challenging times of the market!! Thank you Lori & God Bless You! 😁
We had the privilege of working with Lori McKewen. Our circumstances were rather unique! Our son and daughter were doing all the leg work for us while we were in PA. Lori stuck with us and worked very hard on making things work. There was much confusion and extra work required, but Lori stuck with us and didn’t give up on making this happen! Lori was always pleasant, informative, patient and professional. Thanks for making it happen Lori and Active Adults Realty!
Amy Kellenberger made our experience of purchasing our DE home from out of state totally stress free and painless. Especially since we concomitantly had to prep our NJ home to list--which happened to go on the market the day before we closed in DE--so things were really insane on our side for 2 months. We are so grateful we had Amy. Could not have asked for a better realtor. She certainly knows her job well! She is very organized, efficient, on top of everything, responsive, and such a lovely person to boot! She made everything @ the buying end so seamless. She even helped the buyers who were selling mostly on their own and not familiar with some of the required paperwork. And it's a real asset being a local and able to answer our many questions since we are not at all familiar with the area.
I must say I received superb service from your company. I had the pleasure to work with the realtor Lori McKewen. She was excellent from day one. She went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied and she was very patient with me, she explained things to me until I understood it. There are not enough words to describe her exceptional service. I will definitely refer her to my family and friends who may be interested in buying a home. Shout out to Lori McKewen you rock!!! Thank you for your great service. Your company is lucky to have her on your team.
If you are in the market to buy or sell a home there is no point in working with anyone other than Al Willis. He is extremely well-informed and brings great expertise to bear.
PERFECT!!! PERFECT!!! PERFECT!!! Francine Balinskas was our PERFECT realtor!!! Active Adult Realty
was our PERFECT realty broker!!!
We employed Francine to search for our new house in Southern Delaware beginning in Summer 2021
until our successful closing in June 2022. Francine was fully dedicated and highly motivated to find our
new house. She was always extremely trustworthy and had superlative knowledge, experience, and
communication skills. She was very professional and personable and it was a pleasure to work with her.
She did an absolutely outstanding job.
In Summer 2021 and Spring 2022, Francine drove us all over the Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Milton and
Millsboro area to 10+ developments to educate us about the established and new housing
developments. She learned about our preferences for an affordable, high-quality house and builder, for
a house that is reasonably close to the beach and for a 55+ community and she tailored our search
accordingly. She set up meetings with multiple development sales agents and several house showings
within a very busy productive schedule. She worked tirelessly, she was always available, she was very
patient as we considered the opportunities and she continually explained the trade-offs between the
different housing developments.
In Spring 2022, Francine gave us advance notice that a house in the Schell Brothers “Independence”
community would be listed for re-sale. We proactively visited the house and immediately made an offer
which was accepted. Francine continued to demonstrate her value by recommending a mortgage
lender, settlement attorney and inspector which made the entire process very effective, seamless, and
uneventful. Francine also was very effective in working with the Sellers realtor agent to answer our
numerous questions about the house and to enlist the support of her Active Adults Realty broker, Bill
Davis, to resolve a few contract questions to our satisfaction. Francine’s performance is even more
impressive considering that we relocated from Pennsylvania to Delaware and had to communicate
effectively via phone calls, text messages and emails to accomplish a lot of the work required to
purchase the house and close at settlement. In summary, Francine was instrumental in helping us find
our beautiful new home in our ideal 55+ community and she made the entire process very smooth and
successful.
We give Francine Balinskas and Active Adult Realty a very positive PERFECT rating!!! We highly
recommend that potential clients should employ Francine Balinskas as your Southern Delaware
realtor!!!
I recently met with Active Adults Realty to look at properties in Delaware located near the coast. Active Adults Realty was professional, knowledgeable, understood my needs/interests and is an excellent listener. I have moved frequently both domestically and overseas so I have bought and sold many properties. Active Adults Realty is the most competent team with whom I've dealt. They are the consummate professional with an extremely pleasant personality. I would recommend them to anyone in search of a Delaware property. They just get it and is not hard sell. Based on their help and support I also recently purchased a property. They offered to remain involved and continue to help in any way they can. Doesn't get any better than that! Thank you Active Adults Realty in Delaware.
No one could ask for anything more in a Realtor than the service and professionalism that Ron Mercante provides. Buying and selling a home is stressful to say the least, but Ron has a way of putting everyone's anxiety at ease. He guided us through the process seamlessly, worked and negotiated to get the best outcome from our real estate transaction. It even felt as if Ron was part of our family for a few months, talking with us and helping us through all of the hurdles. He even offered to help with moving! Of course we did not take him up on it, but it was nice that he extended the offer!
Working with Audrey during my recent home purchase in DE was a pleasure and a flawless experience. She was very good at showing me a variety of home types & locations as I was new to the State. Once we toured the available properties in a hot market and narrowed down the search, Audrey’s understanding of my likes & dislikes was evident. Audrey’s timely and regular communication really helped me stay posted on the current online listings. My confidence in her ability to effectively take me through the entire purchasing process was strong, and correct! Thanks, Audrey.
Excellent communication
We were very happy with selling our condo. Christine is wonderful to work with, she is very knowledgeable, easy to work with and also has a quick response time. Highly recommend using Active Adults Realty!!
Francine Balinskas has helped us with the purchase of our new home. She has been excellent during every step of the process. Can’t recommend her highly enough!
This review is for Missy. She was awesome! Right from the beginning with our first phone call she was with us throughout the whole process. She spent her entire Thanksgiving weekend with us working at least eight hours a day. Missy listened and worked with us until we found exactly what we wanted and now love. I cannot thank Missy enough and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for their new home!!! Thank you Missy!
Francine is a wonderful caring person! We moved from New Hampshire and she helped us find our amazing retirement home! She was our anchor thru some very rough seas we encountered with the mortgage company. She was always there to hear our tale of woe! Francine was calm, when we were hysterical! She listened to what we wanted for a house and proximity to the ocean! It was a pleasure working with Francine and would highly recommend her to anyone!
Audrey Hammond is a terrific realtor who quickly understood and focused-in on our objectives for purchasing a new home in Lewes, DE. Audrey did her homework before each of our property visits. Each property she showed us met most of our needs and desires for a new home. Within a few weeks, Audrey found the perfect home for us. After our offer was accepted on the property we chose, Audrey worked diligently with us preparing for property closing. The entire process was very smooth and effortless for us as homebuyers. If you're looking to buy or sell a home, Audrey Hammond is the realtor to go with.
We are so deeply appreciative of Francine who guided us with great knowledge and grace through our journey to purchase a home in Lewes. Through a pandemic and a crazy housing market, we will always be grateful for Francine's perseverance in helping us to find the exact right place! She has been exceptionally responsive and helpful, providing useful recommendations and insights. We cannot recommend her more highly!!
These are people you can trust. It's that simple. They care about you and you can trust them to represent you and look out for your best interests. I worked with Gail Carpenter and her husband Steve at Active Adults Realty and they are good people, not just good at their job.
Audrey Hammond was delightful to work with! The home building process was stress-free due to her understanding, knowledge of the industry and overall responsiveness. My husband and I are forever grateful for Audrey and Active Adult Realty.
Like many people moving to this community, I was from another part of the country. It takes a special skill and commitment to work with clients who are trying to find their new community while managing the details of an out-of-state move. Francine is knowledgeable, committed, and strategic in her approach to guiding a client for their decision making. She listened to interests and needs and responded with appropriate actions to review communities and homes. She used house selection software appropriately to focus on my specific needs and reviewed feedback to capitalize on my interests. Her diligence and sensitivity allowed me to narrow my focus on several communities. When I decided to make an offer on a property, I was confident in her representation as my agent. Moving cross country to an unknown community requires a great deal of trust. All interactions and conversations had me feeling confident in her skills and her dedication to my best choice.
Missy was the 4th agent I worked with. She listened to what I was looking for and always had my interest as priority and worked well with the Lender and lawyer I selected
"Missy was outstanding. She went above and beyond to help me with items for the house, since I live in Maryland. I've already let her know, that when we start looking to move to Delaware, I will be seeking her services. She is a true professional and I'm so grateful for all of her hard work in making this sale happen."
Francine helped us purchase our beach house, which is our second home here in Delaware. She was very attentive to our wants and needs and offered great advice for us along the way. The entire process from beginning to end was seamless and quick. This couldn’t have been a better experience for us. Thanks again, Fran! You are truly one of the best. ~Alicia and Bob Hartmann
We were so lucky when we met Francine Balinskas at Active Adults Realty. We had limited time available to look at houses and Francine obliged our schedule with ease. We were out of town buyers and from working closely with us for a couple of days only, knew exactly what we were looking for. When the perfect house popped up, she contacted us immediately, toured the house and sent us videos. We put an offer in site unseen because we trusted her. We know are living in our beautiful home in Lewes thanks to Francine. She was the best for us and she will be for you too.
If you are considering a relocation to Delaware and think you don't need a real estate agent you're mistaken. We worked with Amy Kellenberger whose professionalism , knowledge and experience made the searching process and the purchasing process so much more enjoyable. Don't go it alone with a builders salesperson, you will ultimately be very disappointed and frustrated.
Amy has helped me purchase and sell several homes over the last 19 years. I just listed a property and am very impressed with her attention to detail, professional marketing, patience and quick responses. She always keeps me informed on the current market conditions. As a real estate investor this is very important to me. I highly recommend Amy and her expertise whether you need to buy or sell a home!
Missy was always available anytime we wanted to see a house. This is the second time she helped us find a house. Would highly recommend her.
Amy was very helpful walking through each step of the process in the sale of our home. Her guidance on pricing was spot on to move our home quickly. She also provided a Donna, the stager, who help with the presentation of our home. Amy was very responsive to our questions and concerns. This was the second time we worked with Amy and she truly shines as a professional.
Our experience with Amy Kellenberger during our home sale exceeded our expectations from start to finish. We had met with other realtors previously, but they all fell short. When we met with Amy Kellenberger, our listing agent from Active Adults Realty, we knew that we wanted to list our home with her. Our impression of Amy was that she was approachable, professional, has great communications skills, and is knowledgeable of the business. Amy was always available to us via phone or text to resolve any issue or answer any questions.
Amy demonstrated from the start that she had a great understanding of the local housing market. She understood the challenge of selling a 5-year old home smack-dab in the middle of new built homes. So, she thoroughly explained how the new construction taking place in the community and neighborhood comps would have to be carefully considered to sell our home quickly and at the best price. With that in mind, she made the relevant calculations, we reviewed and agreed with the price she calculated, and lo and behold the home sold in 2 days at the listing price!
We recommend Amy Kellenberger to anyone who is looking for a top-notch realtor in the Sussex County Beach area.
Amy was so knowledgeable about properties and our new area and home. ALWAYS a phone call away if needed with any questions or concerns. A real gem! A true professional and I highly recommend using her. She is the BEST!!
Amy Kellenberger made our experience of purchasing our DE home from out of state totally stress free and painless. Especially since we concomitantly had to prep our NJ home to list--which happened to go on the market the day before we closed in DE--so things were really insane on our side for 2 months. We are so grateful we had Amy. Could not have asked for a better realtor. She certainly knows her job well! She is very organized, efficient, on top of everything, responsive, and such a lovely person to boot! She made everything @ the buying end so seamless. She even helped the buyers who were selling mostly on their own and not familiar with some of the required paperwork. And its a real asset being a local and able to answer our many questions since we are not at all familiar with the area.
Amy Kellenberger did a great job in helping us sell our house. Her marketing of the property was excellent - including very professional photos - and her ability to price the property correctly and bring it to market in the right time frame, enabled us to get an excellent offer within 3 weeks of listing. We would recommend her highly to prospective clients looking to have an enjoyable and effective experience in buying or selling a property.
Amy Kellenberger was fantastic! She was extremely helpful in educating us on the area while helping us find the perfect home. Even after our purchase, Amy has been there to answer our questions. She is personable and professional. Her team behind the scenes at Active Adults Realty was also very supportive. We highly recommend Amy and Active Adults Realty!
Amy did a fantastic job keeping our property listing front & center as the economy and the real estate markets fluctuated. She kept in touch regularly with us and shared the on-line click throughs of potential buyers.
Amy is very knowledgeable of the regional market and draws potential buyers from a wide geographic area.
We felt totally confident with Amy’s guidance and she went out of her way to help us through all the closing processes. If you are looking to buy or sell a home Amy is your realtor!
After renting in the Bethany area for 40 years, we began a search by looking at the many new home builder models in the Ocean View, Millville area. We chose Active Adults Realty because they have a special interest in their Baby Boomer Clients helping them through the search for a home, community, and location that meets each client's needs. The agency offers insight for relocation, and information needed to make that move. We planned a weekend to review the builders and model homes we had an interest in. The next day we met with Active Adults Realty to see some available resales. Active Adults Realty was patient, getting to know us while having conversations about what we were looking for. Active Adults Realty spent the day driving us around the communities sharing their knowledge of each. By the end of the day we had found a place both my husband and I said "this is the place". Active Adults Realty was with us and the Sales Representative for a new build working through the details to work up a price and negotiate for the home we liked. Active Adults Realty are great people, who has been available by email or phone to answer any questions we may have. Working with us through the buying process to closing, Active Adults Realty's wealth of knowledge has proved to be beneficial. Since we live about 3 hours from the area of interest having Active Adults Realty as an advocate has been and will be an advantage as we walk through this process.
The decision to move to Milton, DE was obvious after researching and learning about the area. Amy Kellenberger, of Active Adults Realty, had the task of making this happen and she did it with ease! Amy’s knowledge of the Milton area, and specifically Cannery Village, was excellent. She was very familiar with the community and the homes themselves. Moving to Delaware from New Jersey and leaving our home of 30 years was a big move for us and I know Amy realized that. The buying and settlement process is different in Delaware and she guided us every step of the way. She was there whenever we needed her, always happy to help us with even the smallest details and numerous questions. Amy was resourceful and able to handle or advise us how to handle situations as they arose helping us to navigate the exciting but emotional journey of relocating. We highly recommend choosing Amy when you are ready to make your move!!
Amy is an excellent realtor!
My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Ingrid during the entire process from finding a community thru to the closing. Ingrid was not only professional in every aspect of the proceeds but also very personable. I would not hesitate recommending Ingrid to friends and colleagues.
Amy Kellenberger provided the most sound and genuine care for my father on the sale of his second home. My mom passed away and he needed someone to hold his hand through the process. Amy helped tremendously with hiring workers for the needed repairs, as my dad lives a few hours away from the home. When one buyer backed out, she got it back on the market and under contract in a short time. We can’t thank her enough for going beyond what’s expected of a real estate agent.
Active Adults Realty spent several months patiently assisting us with finding our forever home. We had never bought a new home before and just sold our home of 24 years. Coming from New Jersey we were not familiar at all with Delaware real estate. On our first meeting with Active Adults Realty, they spent the day driving us around to different communities to get an idea of what we needed in a home. Their process helped us determine the area, resale or new home, type of community and amenities. No matter how much we shifted our search, Active Adults Realty was always patient with us and always responded quickly. They're honest, knowledgeable and cares very much about their clients finding the right home. Active Adults Realty were the right choice and we are very grateful.
Amy was extremely personable and made sure I knew every step of the process ahead of time. She was very professional and I would highly recommend anyone looking for a beach home to work with her
Fran B listened to my decision on why I wanted to sell my lovely home, and she asked the right questions to ensure I made the right decision. Fran offered her time, energy and support when mine waned. I will always be grateful for her help in answering my many questions, comforting me when anxiety was high and support in dealing with all the unknowns of selling a house. I highly recommend Fran B and Active Adults Realty when you decide to sell or buy a house in the Sussex area.
Audrey at Active Adults Realty was very patient with me when I first contacted her over a year ago or more about looking for a home in the Delaware area. My house wasn't even on the market but I wanted to see what was out there and what I wanted and where I wanted to be. She finally found me the perfect little home, after a few attempts, in one of the first areas she showed me! I am happy to be back in Delaware - Thank you, Audrey!
Mike Malone of Active Adults Realty was terrific. He acclimated us to the area, showed us a dozen options all without any pressure. Then when we had made our selection, he helped us through the purchase and structural selections process. Then, he was with us at the close of the process through inspection and settlement. We would recommend Active Adults Realty.
We had a great experience with Amy. She was extremely helpful and responsive. I highly recommend her!
Amy’s Trait’s are Professionalism, Honesty & Ability to Close the Deal. She is by far the best Realtor that you Could Ask for. She is very knowledgeable of all aspects of Real estate’s twist’s & turns. When a Situation arises she on it Like Bee’s on Honey. If we had to do it all over again we would choose Amy Again. She Sold our house in 16 Days & presented us with 2 Offers. Thank you so much Amy.
I would like to thank Donna & John Beck again for helping me every step of the way in selling my house. They went above and beyond to make sure my home was ready for the perfect buyer. They were there for me every step of the way. They even came and cleaned my house while I was busy moving into my new house. I can't thank Donna and John enough for all of their efforts and kindness. I am forever grateful to them. With love and appreciation, Betsy Anglemeyer.
We worked with Ron Mercante of Active Adults Realty to help us buy a new home at the Ponds of Bayberry South in Middletown, DE. We knew very little of the area and were just starting to learn about 55+ communities. Ron is a wealth of information and helped us tour several communities. Ron also helped with the decision to choose new construction vs. a resale. Having a buyer's agent helps greatly when dealing with a builder/developer. I highly recommend Ron Mercante and Active Adults Realty.
Our home buying process from searching to buying was so easy because of all the people we dealt with. Our agent Al Willis was so informative and stayed with us thru our learning and final purchase of our home in Delaware. Would highly recommend Active Adults Realty as a source for home buying.
My realtor Mike Malone was OUTSTANDING! I would highly recommend him. He was on top of everything, organized and helped me throughout this process every step of the way (and then some!). He was the voice of calm during this stressful time for me. He went out of his way many times and explained everything thoroughly and I appreciate all that he did. I can't say enough good things about him. He was WONDERFUL and made this whole process effortless because he did it all! I'm so glad I found him!
Mike Malone started this journey with me in 2019 and spent a couple of hours showing me several complexes of condos, which is what I was looking for. Unfortunately, I felt that I just needed to rent for a year to help me get acclimated to the area and decide where I might want to live. Then COVID hit and market prices went off the rails so it actually took me 2 years to find something affordable for me. I am so grateful to Mike for hanging in there with me and helping me find my new home.
It’s been a long enjoyable journey so far and the new home selection process continues. Selling two homes and in search of one! Everything (100%) is an amazing experience. One incredible journey for over a year led by our expert guide, Active Adults Realty. We laugh about how our focus changed and then became clear with their guidance and patience. We redirected our areas...Bethany to Lewes, Active Adults Realty understood. We changed from smaller to bigger, Active Adults Realty understood. Another change from already built to build new, all is good with Active Adults Realty. Active Adults Realty held our hands when needed and then gave us room to talk alone when necessary. Direction without pushing. Again, guidance, advice, and help. Sounding board without opinion. Our choices were what mattered. Available to answer questions over the phone, by text, and by email. -they are our advocate and has our back every step of the way. This is so much more than a “job” to Active Adults Realty, it’s a personal calling.
Christine was amazing. We learned about her through a friend and we sure hit the jackpot. She helped us navigate through the entire process and was a perfect advocate for us when the settlement became challenging. We live hours apart and she actively previewed homes on our behalf before suggesting that we make the long drive to see it in person. We are grateful for all that she did and thrilled with our new home.
My husband and I have bought and sold enough over the past 40 years to recognize a pro and I would like to share that Lea Troup is that: a professional of the highest caliber. We have been talking about finding a great place to retire for years. It was fun to talk about and daunting to start the process. Enter Lea! I had touched based with “Active Adults Realty" on their website. Lea reached out – and my first response was ‘oh no – not now!! We are ‘just looking’. Lea is intuitive – in just a ten-minute conversation she had me breathing normally again and sent me some listings. As I looked them over, she helped us refine our desires. In record time we had a plan, then an offer, an acceptance, and less than a month we are in our lovely, dream getaway in beautiful Millsboro. Throughout the journey, she gave us valuable tips and insights for the local area. Lea has a gift for reading people and provided us with invaluable council. What an extraordinary professional she is, and, she has also become our friend. Thank you, Lea, thank you “Active Adults Realty’!!!
We purchased our new home in Dover. It’s finally built and we’ll be moving in next month. Francine helped us decide on the beautiful over 55 community that we will now move in to. Although we knew immediately that this community was the one for us ( and didn’t really bother looking at any others) Francine was always there for us for support and any questions we had. She shared our excitement and happiness as we went through the whole process. I am grateful that we were lucky to meet Francine and her wonderful company!
We decided to go with Active Adult Realty to assist us in our pursuit for a new home in Delaware after reading all the positive reviews. We worked closely with Steve and Gail and once they understood our requirements, pointed us to the various new communities in our preferred location. Steve and Gail were always available to answer questions, conduct site visits with us and were helpful in the buying process once we had decided on a home. Overall, pleased with the services provided and happy with our new home.
We moved from out of state and were really unfamiliar with the Lewes Rehoboth areas except for what we could read online. Active Adults, and especially Audrey Hammond, were the right choice for us in our transition and home search process. Audrey was such an excellent realtor, showing us many different properties until we found the perfect home for us. Thank you Active Adults and Audrey!!
Excellent experience. Elliot is one with whom to work. He represented us both as sellers and buyers and was there every step of the way to insure everything went smoothly. Total transparency throughout. We'd definitely recommend Active Adult Realty
Audrey Hammond is an angel. Her steadfast and kind demeanor are second to none. She is knowledgeable about Delaware and took her time listening to our desires as we found our forever home. Audrey worked tirelessly with honesty and integrity. She is a true blessing.
We ran into Al Willis 4 years ago when we first visited Delaware. He was showing clients a community that we happened to be visiting as well. Al starting conversing with us and gave us some good information and advice. He also gave us his business card. 3 years later when we decided we wanted to relocate to the Delaware beaches we pulled out Al's card and contacted him. He remembered our first encounter and we set up a meeting. Al spent a good amount of time getting to know us and what we were looking for before we started looking at communities. We went out on multiple occasions and we finally found a place we fell in love with. It was most likely a place we wouldn't have found without Al and his knowledge of what we were looking for and what communities were building. He stayed in touch right until our closing.
Our realtor, Missy Robinson is the best ever. She is proactive in assisting with issues related to a new home build. Missy also is a consulate professional and a great communicator. During the delays in the building process she was empathetic and responsive. We would not be new residents of Delaware if it weren't for her involvement. We would highly recommend Missy to anyone buying or selling a home.
I have been meaning to write to you for some time to let you know what a pleasure it was having Al Willis as our realtor. My husband, Martin, and I closed in the Seabrook Community at the end of May 2021. Al was attentive and interested. He was a great listener and communicator and understood our needs from the beginning. Al was patient, flexible, and prompt through the entire process of finding and buying a home, much of which took place during the COVID pandemic. As you can tell we cannot say enough good things about working with Al and appreciate beyond words how significant he was in every step of the way of making our retirement dreams come true. He also responded promptly to our friend's request for information about real estate in the area.
Please give Al our regards and feel free to use our comments in any way you deem appropriate.Debbie and Martin Grant
Amy was fantastic! Not only in helping us find our vacation home, but in answering our myriad of questions and helping us get comfortable in a new town. Judy and Christine were both extremely helpful in guiding us through the process. Our sincere thanks to all! Active Adults was recommended to us, and we will certainly recommend them going forward.
Donna Beck is an extraordinary agent. She is extremely responsive honest, and took care of every detail. She goes the extra mile to help sell a house. From popping in new windows to staging the house to make it look great in pictures and for showings. I have sold many houses and Donna is by far the best agent I have worked with. From start to finished I knew I was in good hands. Even after the sale she helped to resolve a problem that came up at settlement. She cares about her clients and it shows. If you plan to sell your house in Delaware, Donna is the best choice!
Amy Kellenberger did an excellent job in helping us sell our condo. Her knowledge, experience, and customer service skills are outstanding and she was the perfect person to have as our realtor. She was always available to answer all of our questions and we very much appreciate Amy and all that she did for us. We highly recommend her!!!
Elliot Welan did a great job for us. He thoroughly knows the market, especially new construction and various neighborhoods. We found our perfect vacation home surprisingly quickly and Elliot made the process easy and enjoyable. He was always a pleasure to work with and we recommend him without reservation.
If you're considering real estate in the Delaware area, Active Adults Realty are THE PEOPLE to talk with. Active Adults Realty is personable and honest. You'll feel like you're talking to an old friend. They have a wealth of information about all aspects of buying and living in Delaware, and they're able to quickly hone in on what is important to you. They spent 4 hours of their time on a Saturday, in bad weather, just to help us gather information about Delaware real estate. They took us around the area, to a variety of communities, where they knew people who worked and lived there, and had great working relationships with them. They were a pleasure to spend time with, and at the same time, it was the most valuable, informative, and well spent time we've EVER had with a real estate professional. I cannot recommend them enough. I would send my family, friends, and anyone I care about straight to Active Adults Realty. They're the real deal!!!!
We'd like to give a shout out and a gracious thank you to Active Adults Realty, who took their valuable time out of their busy Saturday to take us on their three (3) hour tour (and no worries, we did not end up shipwrecked on Fenwick Island). My prior Delaware experience featured Route 13 N-S to get to Salisbury as well as the 18 mile trek from the Jersey Turnpike into Maryland. So, we readily admit we were naive considering we thought Delaware to be a large Soy field with beaches, expecting them to be honky-tonkish ($3.00 towels - 2 T-Shirts for $5 bucks..."Popko went to Rehobeth and All I got was this stinkin' T-Shirt"). Well, we were pleasantly surprised and downright wrong. Google "Broadway at the Beach" in Myrtle Beach; but stretch the shops out in a horseshoe layout...and the boardwalk...Wow. Active Adults Realty was informative and picked up from our conversations a quick understanding of our wants and needs as to a place to retire. Unexpectedly, we were never pressured to do anything other than sit back, relax, and take in the beautiful Southern Delaware scenery. If you are considering Delaware as a next place to live, call Active Adults Realty. Take their three (3) hour tour. Highly recommended!
Our 1 year home search ended this Spring with finding a terrific home in Paynter’s Mill. Mike Malone was a terrific realtor...knowledgeable about Lewes, Rehoboth and Milton. We could not have asked for a more pleasant experience.
We have been wanting to retire to Delaware for over 2 years, but it wasn't until we met Active Adults Realty, that it became a likelihood. We live out of state, but Active Adults Realty had been recommended by a family member who lives in Maryland, and knew of their excellent reputation through business contacts.They reached out to us the same day she gave them our information and they have been in contact with us consistently ever since.
What impressed us initially was how well they listened to our needs and found homes for us to look at that hit all or most of out criteria. They didn't waste our time showing us places that only had one or two requirements, but keep our list in mind, even when there was a lull in available homes. They never gave up as the months went by, and finally, in December, they found what we had been waiting for, our "perfect home."
Active Adults Realty was so helpful every step of the process, and we never felt unsure or doubtful. They were very responsive to our phone calls, always available when we were able to come down, and we always felt they were working to help us, not to just make a commission.
Active Adults Realty instilled confidence and trust in us, and we DEFINITELY will recommend friends to Active Adults Realty. It was hard finding the BEST home for our needs, but Active Adults Realty was the realtor who persevered and succeeded!!
It took us over a year from our initial meeting with Anthony & Bill Bell. Anthony took us to see numerous homes over a two day period while he and Bill then walked us through the entire purchase process. A year later we reached out to Kathy who put us in touch with Al Willis who like Anthony and Bill spent a lot of his personal time working with us throughout the settlement process. Al is incredibly knowledgeable only exceeded by his patience and sense of humor. Al facilitated all communications with the multiple sellers' agents which allowed us to work through the selling of our home. Al set us up with a settlement attorney and banker. Al worked with Judy in the office to ensure we were timely with our responses. All in all, the settlement process went exceedingly well and we will be eternally grateful to Al and the entire team at Active Adults Realty to realize our dream to live closer to family who live in the Delmarva area.
Active Adults Realty made our trip to the Delaware Beaches a delight! We arrived with only one week to decide if this was the location that was right for our retirement. Active Adults Realty actually read and remembered our email wish lists, and located a development that met all of our "essentials" and 95% of our wants, all within our budget. Active Adults Realty also negotiated a very fair contract for us. Our time was efficiently used which allowed us time to explore the area more thoroughly, sample local restaurants, and visit friends and relatives. Thank you, Active Adults Realty for making this home buying experience easy and enjoyable!
Active Adults Realty is assisting and representing my wife and myself in buying a New Construction Beazer Home in Bethany Beach. They have done an excellent job and a team who we truly trust. A pleasure to work with!!! We have and will continue to refer them to our friends who are looking to buy in Delaware.
Al Willis was so helpful and patient with us when finding and buying our new home. His knowledge of the area and expertise guided us to exactly what we wanted. He went out of way numerous times to find us the right house. We are forever grateful to our first friend in Delaware.
Active Adults was an enormous support in searching out our new home and being available for inspections and closing and orientation to Lewes, it’s activities and opportunities. Bill’s experience and his eye for detail resulted in a beautiful new home. The newsletter of the agency provides valuable information about the area and we hope to continue receiving it for years to come. I think we made a friend for our lives in Lewes.
My wife and I have had the pleasure of working with Anthony Bell while in the process of finding a home in Delaware. Unfortunately, we were unsuccessful in our venture due to housing unavailability at this time. However, I must commend the professional demeanor and attitude Anthony continuously displayed throughout our quest. He was very well prepared, perpetually available, kept us updated continuously and always performed in a highly dedicated manner. I can only rate his performance as excellent… I am saddened that our house hunting did not result in success so that Anthony could have been justly compensated for his efforts. Please pass this information on to Anthony so that he is aware that his performance in this matter was greatly appreciated… Thank You.
We were so happy to find our home in Heritage Shores. Marie LaDuca from Active Adult Realty did a wonderful job from the first visit right through closing. This is a wonderful real estate company for finding your dream retirement home!
We had the opportunity to work with Marie LaDuca in our search for the right community. We felt she did a great job identifying the right places that would be best for us. She opened our minds to different ideas and respected our budget and timeline. We highly recommend Marie to help find the best place to live for you.
Maggie and I felt so well cared for during our visit to Lewes. It was exactly what I needed- what is available, the price points, and the sense of the community in April. I am considering various venues. If I land on Lewes, I will be back in touch. Donna and John Beck, you all were terrific connections to make.
Thank you again, Charlotte Nelsen
We started our Delaware search with Al Willis almost a year ago, first by telephone, and then trips down with many emails in between. His patience and dedication in helping us find our "forever home" should be taken as a testimony to your Realty Team. Many thanks, Al.
IT WAS GREAT WORKING WITH ACTIVE ADULTS REALTY, THEY NOT ONLY GAVE US THE OPPORTUNITY TO FINE US THE PERFECT RETIREMENT HOME, PLUS A TOUR OF OUR AREA. THE MOST SINCERE GENUINE TEAM. I WILL BE SENDING MY FRIENDS TO THEM. THANKS SO MUCH, ACTIVE ADULTS REALTY.
I had the pleasure of meeting Active Adults Realty for the first time when I was searching for a retirement home in Delaware. Active Adults Realty was so terrific, they came out in the pouring rain to meet us and show us different communities that could possibly be our retirement home. They chose perfect homes for us to see and we loved all of them. Unfortunately, it was our first time in Delaware and rather difficult to make a decision on retirement in a location that you visited only once. We started the process of looking for a retirement home in Delaware and if this location is chosen Active Adults Realty is the only one we would deal with because they were that great.
On June 6, 2018, Active Adults Realty was so kind to show us four communities of Town and Single Homes in the Bethany Delaware Area. They were very knowledgeable of the Real Estate in that area and the plans for any future development. All our questions concerning our search for a home in that area were answered and they helped us narrow down the type of home that would meet our future needs. Their professionalism is second to none. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a home in the Bethany Area.
From my first experience on the website, which was by far the most comprehensive and informative of all the others out there, I have nothing but the highest praise for Active Adults Realty. Instead of instantly bringing me to see homes for sale - took the better part of a Sunday to give me a tour of the Southern Delaware Coast, from Lewes down to Bethany Beach, and explaining the unique characteristics of each community. They took the time to really understand my needs and talk me through the advantages and disadvantages of various areas. Soon after that initial trip, Active Adults Realty called me with what they thought was a perfect match for me... and it turned out that it was! They negotiated a great price on my dream house (which was accepted) and then referred me to an unbelievable mortgage person (Pete Green from Atlantic Bay Mortgage) who made the usually excruciating mortgage process a breeze. As someone who has bought and sold nine other homes (this one is my tenth and FINAL), I stumbled upon a winning team of professionals who make buying a home in Coastal Delaware as pleasurable as the lifestyle it promises!
Teaming up with our realtor, Al Willis, was a pleasure. He was able to guide us in all aspects of our relocation. We appreciated the extra time he took to give us a tour of the area and explain the many different roads we would need to get around in the area. Thank you so much for helping us make the transition to LSD!!
My husband and I made several trips to Delaware before finally deciding to purchase a Schell Home. Mike Malone was our agent and he was always pleasant, reliable and easy to reach by phone. He was patient, and was never pushy. We found him to be reliable and very knowledgeable about the properties, homes, etc. We highly recommend Mike Malone. He even came to our selections visit, and was there to answer questions and even make suggestions. We can't thank him enough and would recommend him without any reservations.
We started looking at Spring Arbor in Middletown DE in 2016. Bill Bell was our realtor, and he worked tirelessly to find us 3 homes on which we made contingent offers. We never closed on any since we never sold until Spring of 2018. We found a fourth home in Spring Arbor, and immediately called Bill, knowing he was the best choice to close our new deal. He did, and we are now here, and couldn't be happier! Thanks Bill, and the entire Active Adults Realty team.
Moving from another state was stressful but working with Ron Mercante and the Active Adults Realty team made the transition less stressful. They were very attentive and thorough, nothing that would've caused an issue was left undiscovered. I really enjoyed working with the team to find the perfect home for me. Thanks to all!
Active Adults Realty assisted us as we began our search in the Sussex County DE area for a home in a 55+ community. In short, they helped us immensely. We visited six communities. They understood that we needed to see and assess the communities and their surrounds before focusing on the homes available there. They knew the communities very well; had many important facts and figures on each community in their head. As we drove around they pointed out the salient features of the communities and when we visited model homes they made sure we saw the relevant differences place to place. They asked us pertinent questions to ensure they understood fully what we needed and wanted. Active Adults Realty are outgoing, "people" person and we enjoyed very much the hours we spent with them. We came away from the time with a feeling that we'd certainly accomplished what we'd hoped to do that day. We recommend them highly and unreservedly.
Active Adults Realty assisted us immensely as we began our search in the Sussex County DE area for a home in a 55+ community. We visited six communities. They were a quick study and understood that we needed to see and assess the communities and their surrounds before focusing on the homes available there. They knew the communities very well and had facts and figures on each community easily at hand. We visited model homes and he made sure we saw the differences and interacted with the other agents professionally. They asked us questions to ensure they understood fully what we needed and wanted. We strongly recommend Active Adults Realty.
Active Adults Realty was a pleasure to work with. Elliott Welan was our real estate agent. He took us to see both resale properties and new construction. We are from NJ and knew very little about the Lewes area. My wife and I truly felt that both Elliott and Kathy (owner) cared about us. We were directed to communities in Lewes where they believed we would fit in. I never felt pressured to “buy now” and never felt like we were just a commission to the company. I would absolutely recommend working with Active Adults Realty.
We recently closed on our new retirement home here in southern Delaware. We worked with Active Adults Realty. Active Adults Realty was a pleasure to work with. They were very knowledgeable about the area, the market and the builders. They took their time to understand our wants and needs and patiently worked with us over several months and numerous showings. Through it all Active Adults Realty never exerted any pressure on us, following the philosophy that the right house would be there when we were ready. They always returned our calls and e-mails promptly and made sure we knew he was available to us 24/7. We are happy to recommend Active Adults Realty to anyone needing a realtor in the area.
Active Adults Realty gave me all the attention and information I needed to make a new home choice. I worked with Al, who gave me information about the area, and took me through many homes based on my wish list.
My wife and I truly believe that finding your company was fate. Further more, your assignment of agent Mike Malone as our Delaware realty expert was exceptional. Mike was outstanding and went the extra mile to locate and introduce us to one of the finest builders in the state. He is quite the gentleman and we have become good friends in the process. Our new home is beautiful and we are delighted to now be a member of the "Miltonians", here in Delaware. Many thanks to all who were involved . Sincerely, Gloria & Jack Hallowell
We had the pleasure of meeting and touring the area with Active Adults Realty. They were very professional and a down to earth guy. They first sat down to meet with us and our brother in law and sister. After getting a feel for what we were all looking for he spent about 4 hours on a hot muggy day showing us various communities. There was no pressure and we all felt very comfortable with them and will definitely be back! They even shared names of restaurants to eat at that night.
We recently had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Active Adults Realty looking at active adult communities in the Bethany Beach area. Having never been to the area before we were given a thorough tour of several new developments. Active Adults Realty was a fountain of information and answered all of our questions. They were very easy to work with and fun to be with. They're low key and no pressure approach put us at ease. We look forward to working with Active Adults Realty in the future as we continue our search for a retirement home. Thanks Active Adults Realty!
Ron Mercante was wonderful helping me with finding the perfect home, and helped to eliminate the stress of buying a home while relocating from another state. Ron was responsive and worked hard to set up showings for homes in the areas I wanted and the type of homes I had specified. He was excellent and represented Active Adults well. I would definitely refer others to Ron looking for homes in my new area.
Moving from another state, we appreciate that Anthony Bell was willing to go the extra mile and be our representative in Delaware.
My experience with Bill Bell and Active Adults Realty was outstanding. When we first met Bill, I was impressed by his knowledge of the community that we were selling our home in and other homes in the community. He really seemed to know what he was talking about. Further, I found him to be an excellent communicator. He backed his opinions up by explaining where other homes in the community were priced and was able to compare our property with the others intelligently. Bill and his company were able to get us prospects and we were always notified prior to the visits. Bill was always available when I called. He was always pleasant and I found him to be very easy to work with. I recommend Bill and Active Adults Realty highly. We sold our home and even the settlement was very pleasant. 5 stars!
We probably won’t be moving in until January but the house is beautiful. Al Willis is a great man, very professional, knowledgeable and with a great sense of humor. It is a pleasure to have him as a friend. Joann D
Good day, Working with Active Adults Realty is a pleasure. Active Adults Realty took the better part of a day to understand exactly what we were looking for within our price range. By the end of the day, we had the right community, the right home, and the right price. We look forward to working with Active Adults Realty to finalize our plans and start our new chapter in southern Delaware. Thank you, Scott Leali
My husband and I, and my brother-in-law spent an entire afternoon with Active Adults Realty looking at homes in planned communities in the Lewes Rehoboth area. Active Adults Realty was generous with their time. They were also gracious, helpful, and informative. They know the area exceptionally well, so getting from one place to the other, knowing just where to look, and who to contact made our house tour so much easier and more enjoyable. We accomplished an incredible amount in just a few hours, and now, feel like we understand and know the area so much better. While we are not yet ready to move forward, we feel assured that this is the area for our search. And we feel confident that Active Adults Realty will help us find just what we are looking forward as we move ahead. Thank you, Active Adults Realty, for a terrific house hunting experience. We love Delaware, and much of that is thanks to you.
Active Adults Realty met me and my brother and his wife for a "5 hour tour". They went beyond the norm to show us a variety of places and was very informative, friendly and really knew how to address our "wish list". Whatever questions they could not answer readily, they were quick to get back to us with the information. I highly recommend Active Adults Realty as your first stop when looking in the DE shore area for relocation options.
It is with great pleasure that we highly recommend the services of Donna and John Beck. If you, or anyone you know, is seeking to buy or sell a home in the Lewes/Rehoboth area you are unlikely to find a more knowledgeable, professional, friendly or dedicated team. Being Realtors ourselves, we can be very hard to please, but we found the perfect team in Donna and John who gave us good, clear, trustworthy advice. We love the fact that they always were available to us - there was never a time when we waited longer than a few minutes to hear back from them. They are great listeners and always came back with recommendations and suggestions that addressed all our concerns and needs. We ended up in exactly the home we wanted and marvel at how it was ultimately orchestrated so smoothly. Donna and John, we have been extremely pleased with all your efforts on our behalf and would highly recommend you to everyone. Thank you for your dedication.
Hi Christine,
I'm a little late but, nonetheless, Active Adults Realty was the best! So, if you could please post the review below for me, I would greatly appreciate it!
Active Adults Realty and I made the NY connection immediately! Being a single, almost-retiree, woman and not sure about my next move, Active Adults Realty eased the fear with their patient, non-pressure approach and love for the area. They know EVERYTHING, especially what they gathered I would like after telling them a little about myself. Active Adults Realty is remarkably candid with a helping attitude. At the end of a long wonderful day, I told Active Adults Realty I needed time and they agreed with me! Within the week, I called him on a Friday night and said: "I'm ready to buy!". With Active Adults Realty's outstanding professional service, I'm buying the house and place I've dreamed of. Thanks, Active Adults Realty!
My husband and I visited two communities with Active Adults Realty. Although we did not find the right fit at that time, we were impressed with Active Adults Realty. They knew the neighborhoods, kept the focus on what we wanted, and showed us from soup to nuts on all of the properties. I am confident that we would contact them again for any future interests.
The Jacksons
Catonsville, Md.
We first contacted Active Adults Realty about a year ago. We explained that we were two years away from buying a retirement home, and wanted to see what Delaware had to offer. They took us around to several retirement communities to give us an idea of the various options. Active Adults Realty said the hard part for us was to figure out what we wanted, and that once we did, the rest would be easy. They asked many questions. The obvious one was our price point, but the rest were about our lifestyle, and what we were looking for in retirement. They kept in touch, and we visited Bishops Landing and another nearby community on our own, while we were on our way home from a vacation in Ocean City. Active Adults Realty felt that Bishops Landing was a good fit for us, and explained why. We told them in November we were still a year away. They told us there was a new community called Estuary that used the same builder as Bishops Landing, and thought it could be an even better fit (our New Jersey home is on a wooded lot). They also mentioned that the prices are constantly going up, and we should consider buying now, and maybe renting it out before we retired. We came down in December, and they took us to Estuary and set up a meeting with the Beazer rep. We loved it, and asked them to try to get us a better price, which they did! It met our needs perfectly - we only had to put $15,000 down, and can pay the rest when it closes between June and August. What we liked best about Active Adults Realty was they listened to us, found a great home, and never once pressured us to buy. They would have been happy to wait a year if that's what we wanted. But by taking their advice, we got a great lot that would not have been available if we waited. When we met with the Beazer rep to go over options ( all up-grades that increased the cost), he let us pick what we wanted, but was very helpful about choosing what was needed ( a fireplace that we really wanted) and what we didn't ( expensive hard wood floor on the second floor loft instead of carpet ). That kept us in our price range. We really connected with Active Adults Realty, and always felt they were on our side. It was like having a friend who was watching out for us. A higher price would have got them a higher commission, but that was never their goal. Active Adults Realty truly wanted us to find a home that we could afford and enjoy. We look forward to running into them on the beautiful walking trails as they go to work and we enjoy retirement.
Bill Bell is Five Star! - Professional, pleasant manner, very efficient, responds immediately to phone calls. No problems. Very Happy
Met with Active Adults Realty on a fact-finding visit to Delaware just before the holidays, Active Adults Realty was very patient, asked us a lot of questions so they could get a sense of what we were looking for. They knew we were not ready to purchase at this time but was willing to spend time showing us three properties that fit our criteria. Would highly recommend Active Adults Realty, who was very knowledgeable of the area and will contact again when we make a decision.
We spent 4 hours last week with Active Adults Realty, touring the Southern Delaware area. Active Adults Realty provided an exceptional service while orienting us to housing development market, visiting appropriate developments and showing us model homes that were exactly on target for our requirements. They did all this knowing that we are probably a year or more away from making a move. We were impressed with Active Adults Realty's ability and we recommend them to anyone in the housing market in Southern Delaware.
Active Adults Realty is the consummate professional when it comes to selecting a Buyers Agent. We were impressed with their desire to help us find our retirement home and location without adding pressure to make a quick decision. They listened to our needs and recommended several communities that matched our lifestyle needs. We highly recommend Active Adults Realty to anyone considering purchasing a home in Sussex County.
Spent four hours with Active Adults Realty looking at the Delaware Beach area. Being my first time in Delaware, the time Active Adults Realty took was enlightening to get to know the area. We also took time to look at a couple of properties which was very helpful in my decision-making process in deciding to move to Southern Delaware. I would highly recommend Active Adults Realty to anyone seeking to know more about Southern Delaware and the real estate market. Roger Yergeau
We started looking at homes over 4 years ago with Kathy Bell. Kathy drove us to a few different areas answering every question we had. She knew we weren't ready to buy yet but that didn't stop her. She emailed us every so often just to check in. Active Adults Realty continued our search with us this past summer. I had many questions and many emails and texts which Active Adults Realty always answered. They had some great insight when it came down to our final choices. We are so happy with the home we chose. Thank you, Kathy and Active Adults Realty!!
I worked with Active Adults with a rental unit as well as house sale. I found them to be thorough in the marketing process. Bill Bell was very knowledgeable and insightful with his honest advise. I was very satisfied
in my dealing with Active Adults
My wife and I had never been to Delaware and the Lewes area, but after a day and a half spent with Active Adults Realty, we left feeling a bit like natives. A friend I played golf with in NJ had given us Active Adults Realty’s name after we mentioned we were thinking of looking at the Lewes area as a possible place to retire. Active Adults Realty not only answered every question we had but answered questions we hadn’t even thought to ask. Both their knowledge and enthusiasm for the area provided us with the ammunition we needed to make our final decision. Needless to say, this was a life-changing decision and not
one my wife and I made lightly. Just wanted you to know how extremely pleased we were with the service Active Adults Realty provided. Sincerely, Stan & Barbara Karp
Having Bill Bell as my REALTOR was an awesome experience...he's a superb problem-solver... avoided or negotiated all the potential pitfalls of selling my home. He was available, skillful, and generous of his time and skills. He made it happen! I could not have been more pleased with the Active Adults Realty team.
Active adults Realty was very attentive to our questions. He asked us specific questions so he could tailor our visits to 55 plus communities that we would be interested in. He took his time, we didn’t feel rushed. He had a good relationship with the (house sales people and office personnel). He gave us specific information about the surrounding neighborhoods. It was a pleasure working with them.
Visited last week. Spent the day with Active Adults Realty. Although we’re not quite ready to relocate now we feel fortunate to have had Active Adults Realty help us with his no pressure approach. Active Adults Realty’s extremely knowledgeable and quickly got a sense of our needs.
Greg and I cannot thank you enough Mike for all of the help that you have given us! From the first
day we met you it has been a pleasure to have you guide us thru the process of building our dream home. When we finally move in and get settled, we hope that we will be able to get together with you and your wife.
Recommendation for Al Willis..... Dear Prospective Homeowners: We can only express our appreciation to Kathy and Bill Bell of Active Adults Realty for referring us to one of their stellar real estate agents, Al Willis, who represented us in our recent purchase of a single-family home. Al was a highly attentive agent who returned all phone calls and emails the same day. Al had infinite patience responding to our many questions regarding buying a home in Delaware. He knew the minute we’d found our dream home and made sure that it became our forever home. To reiterate, we were nothing but pleased with Al Willis and his real estate expertise, personable manner and knowledge of the market and we recommend him to everyone. Regards, Christopher and Linda Beach of Dover
Hi Kathy,
Just a little note to thank you for the time and understanding given to Active Adults Realty to show us around the Coastal area to better prepare ourselves for our big retirement move! We can't say enough good things. Please know that our positive relationship and experience with Active Adults realty will be one of high regard and we will pass this on to others looking to buy a home. Very truly, Patrick and Jean
Had great experience working with Donna and John Beck. Cannot say enough about their effort and expertise. In addition to finding our house quickly, they worked very hard to make the purchase go smoothly. They also proved to be wonderful people in addition to being wonderful real estate agents. We lucked out in finding them.
Thanks!
Thank you, Active Adults Realty! My wife Catherine and I were searching for a vacant property in the south bay/ Bethany/ Ocean View area so that we can build a house in a few years and relocate from the NYC metro/ northern NJ area... It is time to go! We were paired with Active Adults Realty, who took us around the area and very diligently helped us narrow our search to the property we ended up purchasing. Active Adults Realty is genuinely concerned about understanding how people live and matching them with the best prospects that are available within a buyer's expected budget. They asked us lots of excellent questions that helped us to make our choice and provided their support through the whole process. They explained lots of things about the area and showed us a few of the outstanding amenities that support an active lifestyle. We are very grateful for the service that we received from Active Adults Realty and recommend them to anyone who is considering to buy or relocate to southern Delaware! Thanks so much Active Adults Realty!
Kathy and Bill have extensive knowledge of the senior adult real estate market in Delaware and helped us obtain a home that is ideal for us. If you are looking to buy a home, we highly recommend them. We were very pleased.
When we wanted to find an affordable home in a Delaware 55+ community, there was clearly one Realtor who we needed to contact, Active Adults Realty. Kathy and Bill figured out what we were looking for and presented an ideal property. They helped us through the entire process working late several evenings without complaint. When we wanted to add solid hardwood to the four year old home we had made our offer on, Bill knew the brand, style and color of the flooring that was already in the house and recommended a contractor who was able to complete the installation between closing and the delivery we had already scheduled with our movers. Everything worked well and the new floor in our master bedroom was ready. I can't say enough about how helpful and knowledgeable the entire Active Adults Realty team proved to be, making our move go as planned.
We have just returned from our second visit looking at properties with Active Adults Realty and exploring the Bethany Beach and Ocean View area. Active Adults Realty is professional, helpful, asks the right questions to learn our needs, and is trusting and passionate about what he does. It has been a pleasure spending time with them and we look forward to our next visit to Delaware! Thank you, Active Adults Realty!
As I mentioned to you on the phone, my experience today with Active Adults Realty was fabulous. All the questions that I had were answered. It was very comfortable. He showed me some areas that I fell in love with and even gave me a little history about Bethany. Because of his expertise today, I am "now" comfortable making my decision to settle in Bethany. So, thank you for pairing me with the right agent. I will refer him to anyone asking.
My wife and I just spent an enjoyable, informative afternoon with Active Adults Realty. We were on a fact finding mission. We have decided to look at relocating in the Lewes/ Bethany area, and decide whether to become permanent residents or "SnowBirds". Active Adults Realty had responded to my website inquiries and provided us with an afternoon educational experience that has given us a tremendous amount of information and important home buying insights. His knowledge of the market available to our requirements was exceptional. We learned a lot of important points about home buying and we now have a much more confident feeling about what options are available to us.
Our timeline is still flexible, but for sure, Active Adults Realty will be the place we call when we are ready.
Linda Chick was a pleasure to work with, she answered all our questions in a timely manner and even after the closing has offered to help us as we are not able to occupy the house for a short while; not many REALTORS would be that generous in their support. We are also grateful to Bill for his help in recommending contractors to help create our 'forever' home. Active Adults Realty has and continues to be a wealth of information and expertise.
Linda Chick worked very hard on our house sale and ultimately was successful in finding and securing a buyer. She was fair, honest, and conscientious in her dealings with us and provided answers to queries and supplied information readily when requested. Although it took over a year to sell our house, the final outcome was satisfactory.
Al Willis gave us a market evaluation for our home and we felt he gave us sound advice. We signed the listing contract with Al and before it ever got into the MLS, Kathy requested a showing. She knew what her buyers were looking for -- and she was right! We were very fortunate that the house sold so quickly.
Thank you Bill Bell. Imagine driving from NJ to Delaware to check on your new home's construction, and suddenly you lose the use of your car.
All those carefully scheduled appointments with landscapers, hardscapers, decorators - all down the tube! But not quite, 'cause our REALTOR Bill leant us his car for as long as we needed it. That doesn't happen in NJ. Thank you Bill - now that's a full service realty firm.
My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Active Adults Realty as we explored the Delaware area searching for a possible retirement home. From the first moment, their REALTOR® demonstrated his professionalism and solid knowledge. Not only was he extremely informative, but also very intuitive. He took the time to ask important questions in order to get to know us and to learn what type of home would best fit our desires and needs. We have worked with many agents in the past in our purchases of homes. We can honestly say that none has worked as efficiently nor has made the process such an interesting and worthwhile experience as this Active Adults Realty REALTOR®. He went above and beyond by finding us a place to stay that was centrally located and afforded us the opportunity to see the sights and get a real feel for the area. He never tired of showing us some great options on possibly the hottest day of the year! Thanks. We enjoyed our house hunting day in Delaware and look forward to working with you in the future.
We were moving to Delaware from Texas, so we didn't know the area that well. Bill was willing to take us anywhere we wanted to look. We were looking at one of his listings when we noticed a new home that wasn't on his list. He found someone to show it to us and we eventually bought it.
Bill Bell was very patient and helpful finding us the right house. Gave us good hints and advice. Would definitely recommend contacting them when looking for a house. He was very helpful every step of the way. He stayed with us through closing.
After living & working many years in MN we finally retired and decided we would like to move near DC to be near my daughter. After much researching and searching, we decided on Southern DE as the best place for our retirement years. Fortunately we found a great team of realtors at Active Adults Realty to help us choose the location and house we dreamed of. Without their help we could not have done it! Everyone in the office was helpful. Kathy started our search on the right track with some pertinent questions about what we were looking for. My realtor, Elliot Welan, went beyond his official duties to help us, from car registration to taking pictures of the house, guiding us through the necessary requirements of becoming a resident in Milton, and just a lot of good practical advice to help us adjust to a new community. We really appreciate Active Adults Realty's hard work! Thank You!
Due to the untiring and patient efforts of Active Adults Realty, I purchased my retirement town-home to be built in the community of Forest Landing in Frankfort, DE.
Bob contacted me by phone minutes after I filled out my contact information on your website. I had a very informative conversation with him about the area and also discovered that Bob is(was) a fellow New Yorker and lived very close to me and we had many "Yonkers" growing up memories in common.
Throughout my search Bob was extremely professional and informative about home pricing in the area as well as the pros and cons in choosing one area over the next. I was truly introduced to the active adult lifestyle that the area offers.
I am looking forward to my move to Delaware and the start of a new lifestyle in a beautiful community.
Please feel free to post my comments about Bob. He is truly an asset to your organization.
We are from Los Angeles and wanted a home near the beach on the East Coast. My husband contacted several agents and Kathy responded immediately. Some agents never responded and some contacted us a week later. Having never been in the Southern Delaware area, she gave us a lot of information about the area and the advantages of purchasing a home here. When we came to Lewes to meet, she gave us her full attention for several days showing us homes and developments. She helped us throughout the entire buying process and we valued her expertise. We are now happy homeowners in Lewes, DE, and she made the experience easy and pleasant. We highly recommend using the services of Kathy and her staff.
Hi Kathy I just wanted to send you a quick note regarding Active Adults Realty. He met us yesterday to show us a couple of areas since we are new to Delaware. He is very easy going and we felt comfortable with him. He is quite knowledgeable about the area. We felt no pressure from him so it made the experience pleasant! I definitely will be contacting Bob again when we are ready to start our home buying process.
Sincerely, Lisa Zukaitis
p.s. You can put my comment on your website!
Thank you Audrey for spending the better part of your day with me several weeks ago visiting some 55+ communities in Delaware. After visiting these properties, I listed the pro’s and con’s of a move. Financially, I think it’s best for me to stay in my home and start the reverse mortgage process on it. Most of the upgrades I wanted for my home are completed, and it makes sense to sit back and enjoy it. As for family, my two sisters are located about 45 minutes from me each way, and I want to stay near them particularly since none of us are getting any younger.
Good luck in your real estate career. You are easy to talk with and show a real interest in helping people, and with these skills, you should be a great success. And, if I win the Publishers Clearinghouse $7,000/week for life sweepstakes, I’ll be contacting you for a “dream house” property at the beach.
"Audrey Hammond is our new Licensed Assistant/Showing Agent. Bill Bell and I are so pleased with how quickly she has "gotten it" and how she dives in to do whatever needs doing. What she enjoys most is helping clients like Barb figure out what is going to be best for them." Kathy Sperl-Bell, Broker/Owner, Active Adults Realty.
Hi Kathy, my name is Kathy Cestaro. Myself, my husband, Bob, and our friends Marie and Carl Trovitch had the extreme pleasure of meeting with your representative Active Adults Realty this past Wednesday, Oct. 19th.
We have to say that they went above and beyond as he showed us around the area and the beautiful communities we were interested in. His knowledge and professionalism exceeded our expectations. He took his time with us and answered all our questions. He also made sure we had literature for these communities so we can refresh our memories later. At days end we felt more like friends than clients. We would surely refer your company to anyone interested in your beautiful state of Delaware.
Thank you for being an exhibitor at the DE Resorts55+ Expo. I was the lucky winner of the Beach Bash for 4. I live in Independence and appreciate your company's commitment to the active adult community. Thanks for selecting my name for the prize.
My wife and I had a wonderful day with Active Adults Realty. What a great guy! I put housing hunting in the same category as buying a new car or having a root canal. BUT your agent made the process pleasurable with his genuine friendliness, calm demeanor, knowledge, as well as his professionalism. He was indefatigable in showing us properties and even seemed to be enjoying the process as much as we were even though he has probably done "the tour" a thousand times. He was extremely generous with his time and is obviously passionate about what he does. His kind and gentle manner were not just bestowed on us but with every one he interacted with during the course of the day. He is extremely perceptive in gaining insights to a couples' preferences in order to focus on what they are truly interested in so as not to waste everyone's time.
Five Star all the way!! We made big mistake in choosing a local (Millsboro) realtor over 1 1/2 years ago to sell our townhouse and after a year of very little, we contacted Al Willis. He and your office staff have been great. Any question was answered quickly. Al is a very professional guy and both led us to the closing and assisted in settlement. He was easy to contact and if not available, called back soon
We had an excellent experience with Active Adults Realty. Our agent Linda Chick was a great help and accomplished everything in a timely manner even though we had an unusual incident occur that made her job even more difficult. She was able to keep things moving and we were able to settle on the property with no problems. My husband and I would like to thank her for her patience and hard work in being able to keep things on track and making our purchase a successful one.
First impression are always right. Al Willis was a class guy the moment we meet him. On time, professional, and down to business. We had a lot of hiccups from the seller and Al was able to work thru everything with us. Closing wasn't easy either but Al was there holding our hands. We got our dream house with the view! Thank You Al!
Donna and John Beck made our buying experience in the Village Of Cinderberry such a wonderful adventure. We feel very lucky that we called this realtor group. Donna answered our many questions on email, responded immediately to our calls, and gave us so many wonderful recommendations on services in the community. John went beyond the call of duty to actually go to the house and take care of things we couldn't do because we don't live in the area. They worked so well with the seller's realtor that our concerns were heard and we got a wonderful deal on our new house in Southern Delaware. We appreciate all Donna and John did for us and also appreciated how welcoming, very informed, and professional all of the persons we dealt with in this real estate agency were throughout our experience.
We were confident we were in good hands from the initial phone calls with Kathy Sperl-Bell, the Broker, touring communities and looking at homes with Al Willis, and Judy Robinson's guidance on achieving a smooth settlement. Al was patient, listened to our wishes and provided us with the knowledge we needed to make an informed decision. The entire process was smooth and pleasant so we could be focused on the excitement of a new home and community rather than the stress of the change.
Bill Bell did much more than sell us a new home. He educated us on Southern Delaware, the communities, the different builders, the benefits of the the various towns and much more than we expected. He also provided great insight into the new home building process and helped us navigate thru the various stages. Bill's wisdom allowed us to avoid some common mistakes and made our buying experience a pleasure. I would strongly recommend Bill to my friends and colleagues looking to relocate to the Lewes area.
We were extremely happy using Active Adults Realty as our real estate agent from Active Adults Realty. We highly recommend him to anyone interested in looking for a home in the Southern Delaware beach region. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the surrounding communities. He spent a lot of time showing us many houses and answering our many questions about the area. He always went the extra mile to communicate with the sellers too.
Al Willis is the best. He was right on with the homes he showed us. I would highly recommend him. We love our new home. Thanks, Al.
Bill Bell and his folks were terrific, responsive and thorough - we wish he were a local realtor and able to help sell our current home in Annapolis as we are presently a two home owner couple.
We would like to thank Elliot Whelan and his associates at Active Adults for an expeditious and worry-free home buying experience. Elliot's thoughtfulness and attention to detail made the whole process of buying a new home easy and convenient, from searching for a house and getting a mortgage to closing. Thank you!
When we decided to look for a home in Delaware, not knowing anything about the state, we were lucky to find Active Adults Realty on the Web. We were impressed with their focus and expertise on 50+ housing in many locations, offering us a lot of selections to choose from. An appointment followed with Elliot Welan, who spent two days with us. Elliot was extremely well prepared to make our visit very productive. His knowledge of the area and selection of homes for us to see, helped us decide on the house we finally bought. During the complicated process of closing on the house, Elliot and the staff of Active Adults led us though the tangle of documents to review and complete. They monitored that we were responsive to necessary document completions and answered all of our questions to our satisfaction. Active Adults Realty does work for and with you. We recommend them without reservation.
We visited Delaware looking for information about possible future relocation to the area in retirement. We thought we would sit in a real estate office and chat for a bit. Much to our surprise, Active Adults Realty met with us and took us on a personal tour of the area and showed us homes that actually fit our needs and likes, with him knowing we were not ready to purchase at this time. No pressure and so helpful, just what we needed being new to the area. We will be calling again when we return to the area.
Active Adult Realty was very encouraging while helping us decide to move to Lewes. The team is very knowledgeable of details needed to make building decisions..Enjoyed working with Kathy, the Broker, and Marie LaDuca..
The whole team couldn't have been more helpful. Elliot Welan spent the day driving us around until we found our dream home. Thank you everyone.
I found Active Adults website over a year and a half ago. I loved what the site had to offer, and I felt they could help us find our retirement place at the beach. And on Labor Day 2014 I sent an email, hoping to get an appointment......later that afternoon I heard from Kathy! I was pleasantly surprised she took the time to call me on a holiday. We came and met with Bill. I shared 'our dream' to get a place close to the beach, and he listened and gave us helpful information. We saw some nice places with his help. Early February......we met Elliot Welan, when Kathy & Bill were away on vacation. Elliot is wonderful! He shared his move to Delaware, and also completely understood what and where we wanted to be. That is what is so wonderful about Active Adults Realty! A wonderful group of people, very welcoming. We cant't thank them and Elliot enough for helping get to our retirement destination. I have and always will recommend them to friends and family. And as the our story concludes..........we found our home, and now reside in Milton, DE. Thank you, Elliot and Active Adults Realty
We called Active Adults Realty for some information. Thanks to Audrey and Judy for being so helpful we were contacted with Active Adults Realty. What a great experience we had. This was our first trip on making a life changing decision and they couldn't have helped us anymore. They gave us all the time we needed, answered all our questions, and there were many, and showed us wonderful places in areas that we were interested in. This is just the beginning in this journey. The asked us questions that they now know what we are looking for. Active Adults Realty makes sure that your interest is his first priority. What a great team, although we might drive them crazy with our many questions in the further, before we make our decisions. Thank you Active Adults Realty for your help, knowledge and directions Active Adults Realty is the agent I will be recommending to all my friends
Hello All, All we can say is wow! What a weekend we had with Active Adults Realty. My sister and I came down to Delaware for a "look see" and were amazed with the all Active Adults Realty shared with us. This was our first trip and now thanks to Active Adults Realty we know where we would like to concentrate our search. Active Adults Realty listened to our needs and did not waste our time showing us communities that would be out of our price range. Active Adults Realty was extremely informative about the area and each community they showed us. Our first visit exceeded all our expectations. Our plan was to bring our husbands back in the fall but now we are looking to return before summer! We spent many hours in a car with a stranger and felt totally comfortable..Active Adults Realty did not feel like a stranger at all. We even had a few laughs. Thanks for the memories Active Adults Realty :) Hope to see you soon!
My sister Joanne & I had the pleasure of meeting Active Adults Realty in early April 2017 and just had to reach out to praise him for the great job he did showing us all around Delaware. They went above and beyond our expectations even knowing that our possible move to Delaware is not for 3-4 years. They knew there was no sale happening any time soon but still spent several hours over 2 days with us. Active Adults Realty listened to our wish list and showed us all of our options and opened our eyes to possibilities we did not even think of. They were friendly , professional, knowledgeable and just an all around nice guy. We certainly won the Realtor lottery when they got assigned to us, now if we could only win the NYS lottery we would be packing our bags for the beaches of Delaware sooner rather than later. You can be sure we will be calling Active Adults Realty directly when the time comes to relocate. We are already making plans to come back with our husbands for Phase II of this process. Many, many thanks Active Adults Realty !!!
Marie LaDuca is an exceptional REALTOR. She guided us through the complicated process of both locating a home (a beautiful home) in Middletown DE and selling a home in Pittsburgh. The timing issues on both sides were challenging and through it all Marie kept things in perspective. She goes out of her way to be accommodating and thorough each step of the way No request goes unanswered. We could not be more thrilled with her exceptional level of service and kindness.
We had a pleasant experience working with Elliot Welan. We knew nothing about the area but Elliot showed us various options and lifestyles. He did not try to influence us in any way but simply gave us information on several communities. He answered our questions in a very informative manner and guided us through the process in a professional manner. We would certainly recommend Elliot if you you are looking for a retirement community in Delaware.
For a few decades (literally) I wanted to live in Delaware. Attempts to be shown property with one realtor did not work out. A friend called Elliot Welan. Presto! He showed me a few available homes. I chose one. Today, I settled on that home and for the first time, ever (I am 73) I feel at home. I thank him for showing me my forever home!
Had a great experience with Kathy and Active Adults Realty who helped us find our home near Bethany Beach. Their REALTOR® took us to several communities and was able to locate one that met our needs and was there for us through the closing. Highly recommend Active Adults Realty.
Bill Bell was a terrific help to us over an extended period. He showed us many new communities but we ultimately decided to build in Lewes, and he was with us every step of the way! He interacted with the builder, helped us choose all the house fixtures and was with us right through to closing. He went above and beyond, and we are forever grateful! Thank you, Bill. John and Elaine Lotto
Hello Kathy, I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated the time given to me by Active Adults Realty during my initial trip to the Delaware area on May 10, 2017. Active Adults Realty was most generous to have met my sisters, brother-in-law and me at our hotel. The three hours we spent riding around the area with Active Adults Realty were very informative, and gave us an introduction to all of Delaware’s attributes and benefits for retirees. Their knowledge of the various developments was top notch; they answered all my questions and those I didn’t think to ask. My family and I were impressed that he took so much time and energy to meet with total strangers and treat us with such respect. This was just the first step in my journey towards possibly relocating to Delaware. Donna Anderson
We just arrived back in NJ before the storm ... (didn't have internet access in Delaware) to thank you Bill for your help and at the closing yesterday. It meant a lot to us to have you there for support.
We wanted to add a testimonial about our experience with Active Adults, this past week. We arrived on Thursday mid-morning, and they met with us and took us around the area and introduced us to communities that were aligned with the interests we had previously conveyed. This was a great experience, and we now have a comprehensive feel for the communities, the pro's and con's, and places that we are now seriously considering as a retirement community in the coming year. After taking us around, they gave us time to explore on our own, and then circled back and met with us again at a community that interested us the most. Active Adults Realty was not pushy, and they truly represented us, the potential buyer. It was a great way to understand the options, and to learn about the area. Thank you, Active Adults Realty, for a very worthwhile experience.
Elliot Welan did a fine job selling our house. He guided us through all phases of the process, from staging to the final paperwork, in a timely and effective manner. I might mention that he also helped us find our new house. Thank you, Elliot. We love our new house, and we are relieved to have sold the old one!
Al Willis was very informative and listened to our requests and needs in finding a property. He was quite helpful in our selection. We recommend him for any future endeavors.
Working with Mike Malone was a very pleasant experience. This is our 7th house purchase in 38 years. Mike was so helpful, He worked very hard in researching the homes we were interested in. He stood in for us at our signing, since we are still out of state. When I asked him questions, he went over to the house numerous times to find the answers. He also showed us the beaches near us and drove us down to Rehoboth so we could see it. He was very professional while dealing with a very difficult seller/ realtor. He kept his cool. Can't say enough about him and the staff at the office. Ginger and Bob Dixon
We have been working with Donna and John Beck for several months and greatly appreciate their understanding that we are considering a move to Sussex County (400 miles from our home) and not sure if we prefer townhouse or stand-alone house. With this distance, we relied mostly on telephone and electronic communications and several visits. They have taken us to many communities and were fully knowledgeable about the quality of buildings in these communities as well as helpful nuances about the location. We sold our house in Rhode Island and are renting a house in Sussex County while we continue to search for our ideal community with the help of Donna and John.
Active Adults Realty was the perfect tour guide, showing me several areas of coastal Delaware. Knowing that I wasn't quite ready to buy, he provided great information without pushing a sale. When I am ready to relocate, I will definitely be contacting you.
Looking for a home in Delaware.................. Ask for Al Willis. This REALTOR helped make my transition from New York to Delaware so smooth !!!! He is an excellent listener !! And the lawyers at Baird Mandalas Brockstedt are also excellent at what they do. WHAT A TEAM !!!!! They both were a Godsend !!!! Thanks again Al, I love my new home!!!
Dear Donna, First of all, "Happy New Year!" Secondly, Thinh and I would like to express our appreciation for your time and efforts on our behalf by treating you and your husband to a meal at the Back Porch Cafe in Rehoboth Beach. We have been dining there for years and it is our "go-to place for a romantic evening of good food, wine and excellent service. Thank you again for your time, guidance and patience in our recent search for property in the Lewes area. You are a very good agent and we would call upon and recommend you to friends or family with enthusiasm!
We are very excited about our new home in Lewes, and it would not have happened without the exceptional help of Kathy and Bill. They are professional, candid, and know their stuff! It was a big decision to make the purchase decision that we made, but with the exceptional counsel that we received, we had total and absolute confidence that we were making the right decision. Frankly, we have high standards, and are often disappointed these days by the level of professional service we encounter, but Kathy and Bill met and surpassed our expectations. We would recommend without reservation.
We contacted Kathy about a year ago about the possibility of us moving to the Lewes DE area. She responded quickly to our request and when my wife and I decided to see the area for ourselves she helped set everything up to have a meeting with her. She assigned Elliot to show us around the area and show us properties that we might be interested in. He was great to work with. When we finally decided on our home Elliot was on it. He did an awesome job for us keeping us posted on the progress of our home by sending us weekly photographs and emails. He was a pro and we wouldn't know how we would have done it without him. We had a real positive experience dealing with Active Adults Realty.
We had been in love with Lewes for years and almost bought a house last year that we thought would be our forever home. Bill had carefully evaluated the property and we had already moved in (in our heads). The deal fell through because of a prior contract and we were so disappointed, feeling like we would never find another home that fit our needs, which included an in-law apartment. But after searching this year, we found an even better home that is a great fit. We settled last week, and are now working with contractors to make it "just right". Even though we are part-time home dwellers until Bruce's retirement next year, Bill has given us assistance with contractors who are getting the house ready for us. What can we say about Bill and Kathy? They are great realtors, good will ambassadors for the community, and now our friends. Who could ask for more?
Can’t say enough about how well we were treated by the folks at Active Adult Realty. We first contacted them by e-mail to enquire about coming to see the coastal Delaware area with future plans of possibly retiring there (from Massachusetts) in say 3-4 years. We thought we were only going to “look”. Through e-mail we were assigned an agent (Al Willis) and began conversations about what we were interested in. Upon arrival at their office in Lewes, DE we set out to view various “over 55 communities”. We instantly hit it off with Al and credit him with how quickly we fell in love with lower, slower Delaware (LSD). It did not take long for us all to be on the same page regarding just what we were looking for. By the end of our first day of touring we had found the community we wanted to retire to. Al helped us with every step along the way which included selecting a model to be built, selecting optional features, pre-construction and pre-drywall walk-throughs and the final settlement. When asked by friends about how the building of our new house was going we always made reference to how helpful Al Willis was.
We contacted Kathy Sperl-Bell of Active Adults Realty two years prior to buying a home in Delaware. We explained to Kathy what we were looking for and Kathy listened and understood what we wanted. She said she thought Cinderberry in Georgetown would be a good fit. And she was correct. On our own, we went and looked at some other communities in Dover and Magnolia. But when we met Kathy and our agent Tracey at Active Adults Realty and they showed us various properties we had picked out to look at, it was 2 properties in Cinderberry that really grabbed us. We bought one of those properties. It is an year earlier than we intended to sell our house and move. Kathy and her husband Bill helped line-up a tenant for the 1st year. We are quite pleased and our looking forward to our move in the summer of 2015.
All of the people at Active Adults Reality were super helpful and friendly. It was a great experience!
Kathy and Bill Bell couldn't have been nicer throughout the buying process! And having Bill's construction knowledge really helped us during the house tour and inspection phases of settlement. Judy at their office kept us fully informed of all necessary steps that required our attention. They were all wonderful!
We were delighted with the help we received from Kathy and Bill in finding our new home. After exploring various realtors' sites we were drawn to theirs, which offered the expertise we were seeking. We also appreciated the assistance of Judy Robinson, a great office liaison. With Kathy's knowledge and guidance we were able to purchase a great home. Bill Bell's assistance in explaining the mechanics of our new home and tending to minor details was invaluable. We will always be grateful for their help and give them the highest recommendation.
Bill, Judy and Kathy handled all of the details of the sale of my house in my absence. I could not have put the sale the house with more detail-oriented and capable people. It has been a real pleasure to deal with Bill and his team. Jane Sheridan
JUST received the beautiful arrangement of flowers from you thoughtful folks. What a surprise. Am very grateful again for all you have done for me on a personal level. Tons of success.
Bill Bell did a great job in getting a long list of "repair" items done that had to be completed prior to closing and we were out of state. Both Bill and Kathy worked diligently to get the house sold.
Bill was very professional and far exceeded our expectations. He was instrumental in making a potentially difficult transition an easy one. We have already recommended him to all our friends who a considering relocating to Delaware.
Bill was very helpful in our move from Maryland to Delaware. He is knowledgeable about the areas we were interested in, available and responsive to our needs. His knowledge of construction was helpful during the walk thrus of our new home during the various phases of construction. We are giving his name to friend and would definitely recommend him.
During our recent relocation from Upstate New York (Brrr) to Lower Slower Delaware (YAY!!) we were so fortunate to make contact with Al Willis and Active Adults Realty. Al was the consummate professional and he carefully guided us through selecting the right development (Independence), home model, selections process and the final closing meeting. He provided his expert viewpoint when we most needed it and just greatly relieved a lot of the stress of making such a BIG move. We couldn't be happier with our experience and would definitely recommend Al to anyone looking to find their perfect spot "at the beach"!
Thanks to everyone at Active Adults Realty - they are simply the BEST!
Most of all, thanks to Alfred Willis for his support and expertise in selling our home. He kept us well informed and made the process a smooth one. He was wonderful to work with and very professional. We would recommend him in a New York minute!
Al, best wishes in the future with many more happy clients.
Just wanted to take a moment and tell you how wonderful and professional Elliot Welan was on our visit this weekend. Elliot provided my wife and I a wonderful experience with our visit to your area. Even though we were not buying today, he spent the time and effort as if we were. My wife and I were so pleased with Elliot, we gave his card to a couple at the Bed & Breakfast where we were staying. They are actually looking to buy now and have been going out on their own. This was a return trip for them. They also realized going out on their own was the wrong approach. I feel positive they will contact Elliot, especially after my rave review.
Thanks again!
Thank you so much for taking the time in showing us the possibilities of living in Sussex County, Delaware. Your patience and overall knowledge of the area really gave us an insight as to what it will take to make a decision in moving near a beach town.
Your dedication to your job and understanding of the other party's desires and interest makes working with you a pleasure. I hope we'll be able to do business with you one day in the future.Thanks again!
Excellent support in acquiring our new home. The process went very efficiently.
We are totally and completely satisfied with the job Kathy and Bill did for us. They not only sold one house, they sold two of our homes. Their knowledge of the real estate business and their professionalism is surpassed by none. They completely kept us "in the loop" and walked us right thru to the settlement table (2 times) and closures. Now, Bill is giving us his professional guidance while we are building a new house.
Finding Bill Bell was a happy accident, as I originally thought I was interested in buying into an adult community. After deciding this was not right for me at this time, I was pleased to find out that Bill would be my realtor for single homes in the Wilmington area. He was wonderful through the whole process, especially during a difficult settlement and aftermath. He always made me feel comfortable in calling him for assistance and I cannot speak highly enough of his professional ethics, warmth, and energy. I have yet to meet his wife, Kathy, but I do look forward to it. These two realtors are a real find in Delaware!
My husband contacted Bill about 55+ communities to investigate on one Saturday in August. We ended the day signing to buy. Bill seemed to know exactly what we wanted and where we would be comfortable living. We wasted no time in our retirement plan. Good thing, since homes in which we were interested in this community were SOLD out shortly after our visit. If it were not for Bill I am certain my husband and I would still be wandering aimlessly around Delaware and would have missed out on a great opportunity. I think Bill knows/reads people very well, knows the state of Delaware very well and speaks truth.
Thank you Al Willis for all your efforts to locate our ideal retirement home. You listened patiently to our needs and desires and drove us to communities that reflected our wish list.
We greatly appreciated your sage advice as we selected the options that personalized our home
It was a pleasure having you guide us through our retirement house buying adventure. Thanks again for all your help and expertise.
Bob and I are totally interested in being part of this trend (retiring to Delaware). We are working on getting our home of 34 years ready for sale. It doesn't need too much work, but you know how it is.
By the way, we really enjoyed our day with Elliot Welan. We learned so much abaout Delaware and he is so patient. Looking forward to working with him through this process.
So glad we found you.
We were looking for our retirement home and planning to move from New Jersey. Ours plan for our future was to move to to either Eastern Pennsylvania or Delaware. One weekend took us to Delaware. From the internet and with Kathy's guidance, we had picked some locations to visit. Bill was the lucky one to drive us from one end of the State to the other, to see homes. Just as the weekend was to end and we were to leave to go back to NJ, Bill suggested that we take a look at Heritage Creek in Milton, DE. From the moment we entered Heritage Creek we felt like we were home. We closed on our home 1/31/14. Bill was with us every step of the way and shared his knowledge answering our many , many questions within moments of sending an email or returning a call. It was great working with Kathy and Bill at Active Adults Realty.
I was searching on the web for a town house or condo in the Lewes area to plan for a retirement location for the spring and summer months, we hope to be in Florida during the cold winters. I didn't know Bill or anything about Active Adult Realty but he contacted me and was ready to show us around, we were really just going to start the "looking" process but when we finally met him and he lined up several homes for us to visit, we found one sooner than I expected. Kathy and Judy were both very helpful to us with the mound of papers and documents needed to purchase our new place. Thanks for your patience and helpfulness during the entire process. I would recommend their team to help find your ideal home.
Thank you so much for all the extra little touches that other real estate brokers and companies do not provide. I appreciate your exceptional professionalism combined with kindness and understanding (and Bill's, too). Why anyone would go to anyone else when looking for a place in Southern Delaware or contemplating selling their place is beyond me. You also have the best office administrator (Judy) who knows the business and continues to keep me informed during this last step in the process. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
We had been looking for retirement homes for the past three years. We looked extensively for homes in the state of New Jersey and in North Carolina. We never felt that any of these properties would work for us. I read an article in AARP magazine about Lewes Delaware being a great place to retire. Pat was working in a restaurant in Brick, NJ and ran into a man from the Lewes area who also stated that Lewes was a great place to live. Pat was online searching for homes in the Lewes area when this beautiful face appeared on the screen and it was Kathy Sperl-Bell. We immediately called her and she wasted no time in getting properties organized for us to view. We agreed on a weekend in September to meet her in the Active Adult Community Office. She had a program all set up for us to view on potential properties. She listened carefully to all the requirements we wanted for our home. We had no intention at that time to buy a home, we were only getting a feel for what the market was like in the Lewes area. After looking at a few homes, Kathy suggested we look at homes in Nassau Grove. She found a home that met mostly all our specifications. We not only bought our home that weekend, we made a friend for life and that is Kathy. She never pressured us into buying our home. We fell in love with our home and the neighborhood and within twenty four hours we were signing the contract to purchase our home. We woke up the next morning and said to each other did we really buy a house? We laughed because we hadn't sold our home in New Jersey but ultimately knew we had made the correct choice in buying in Lewes. To make a long story short, we sold our home in NJ in six days without a realtor. One month later we sold our commercial business building and in January we moved to Nassau Grove. We cannot say enough about Kathy and of course her husband Bill. He was instrumental in getting our home painted before our official move. He did some beautiful trim work in our morning room and breakfast/living room area. These two people will always be very special to us. We not only found a new home we found friends for life. I would recommend this duo to all our friends and relatives who are looking to live or retire in Delaware. We can never express into words just how valuable they were to us in making our move a smooth one. Thank you Kathy and Bill!!
Judy, Kathy and the rest of the team - Thanks for all your help and assistance and patience. We got a contract on our house in just 9 days!
You have been wonderful. Happy Holidays.
When my husband and I made the decision to relocate to the Lewes, DE area when we retired, it was based on having vacationed in the area for many years. However, we knew we would need help in finding the right spot. Kathy and team were so helpful to us in that respect. She listened to what we wanted, identified many different alternatives to look at based on her deep experience and knowledge of the area and had great patience as we went through the decision process. In addition, since we sold our former house sooner than expected, she found us a rental house for the interim period while we waited for our new house to be built. We would have had great difficulty doing that ourselves in the short time frame we had. Our questions were answered quickly and we got lots of supporting information about the buying process and the area from Kathy and her team which was so helpful in making our move to the area. The whole experience was positive and smooth from the beginning. We are grateful and happily moved into our new home in a develpment we already love.
Thanks, Kathy, Bill and Judy.
We hadn't purchased a house in thirty years. We simply wanted someone to look out for our interests. What we got was a team who proved invaluable at every step of the home buying process. Bill was there with sound reasoning for the selection of up-grades. He was there for every walk thru checking the quality of workmanship and insuring we were satisfied. Again at closing it just wasn't us going over the paperwork. So if you would feel better with someone looking out for you I can tell you, Bill and Kathy have your back.
Kathy, Bill & Judy - You did a great job finding a home and a rental for us. And, we will recommend your company to friends.
I recently relocated from NJ to DE and while moving is a very emotional, physical, stressful experience, the team of Active Adults Realty actually made it an enjoyable one. Bill Bell, my realtor, found my new home for me and it is above and beyond anything I could have imagined. Bill, Kathy and Judy were informed, involved, competent and compassionate. I was impressed with them and their circle of contacts during the settlement process. Thank you to everyone at Active Adults Realty. I will be recommending you to all my friends when they decide to move here after seeing my beautiful new home and lifestyle in Lower Slower Delaware.
Thanks you for all you've done for us. Peter and I had a very successful and happy trip to Lewes - lots of special people in our life to make our big dream just fall into place.
A friend of mine makes jewelry, I hope you like what I picked for you.
Kathy and Bill were excellent. This was land purchased with a trailer on it. They had the trailer removed (found someone who took it and used it) then with Bill as my contractor had a Berracah House built. Both Kathy and Bill bent over backwards making sure everything went well. I came down to the house before the electric was installed. Bill brought a generator in case I needed it. Kathy and Bill even brought me lunch one day when I was working there. I feel that I made 2 new friends. I consider myself so lucky to have dealt with these 2 great people.
We're glad we found you and most of all THANKS! Looking forward to your Annual Client Party.
You ... and we ... are lucky to have Judy as the Gal Friday for all our little questions, etc. She is a gem! Thank you for the great job you have done for us. We love our new home and neighborhood. It is a perfect fit for us. See you soon.
Wow, how to begin to describe Kathy Sperl-Bell as a real estate agent. Let's see, she cares about her clients, she will do whatever is necessary to support her clients, she will answer questions morning, noon and night, she knows the area, she knows the builders, she understands familial relationships with regards to the buying process, she takes time to understand her client's needs, she will offer good advice as needed and she's married to this dude named Bill who, when necessary, brings a builder's technical perspective to the table in a way I've never encountered before - they are a great team! In addition, Kathy is just an all around sweetheart. So it is without hesitation that my wife and I recommend Kathy Sperl-Bell as THE real estate professional to work with in Sussex County, DE.
It is with heartfelt respect for and appreciation to you both that we write to thank you for all you did to sell our Milton home. From the moment we listed with you until the day of settlement you provided excellent customer service--which included superior knowledge of the market, an understanding and sensitivity to our personal situation, and most importantly to us, ALWAYS answering our calls and emails in a timely and helpful manner.
When presented with a seemingly insurmountable series of circumstances (a failed septic two weeks before settlement, garage variance discovered in preparation for settlement, and sewer installation that took 8 plus months) you calmly and rationally worked to help us problem solve. Other agents might have turned their back on our situation, but your determined nature and willingness to go the extra mile made all the difference in moving the deal forward. In addition, you are both incredibly compassionate people and we will not forget everything you did for us.
As a team, you have the other agents in the region beat. Kathy’s knowledge of the market and Bill’s skills as a contractor were invaluable navigating our complicated sale and settlement. In your office, Judy competently handled the many transfer of documents seamlessly and efficiently. We highly, highly recommend your services and would happily serve as a reference to anyone who might need one.
Kathy,
Thank you so much for being at Bridgeville yesterday and for helping me select choices. Every time I switch on the fireplace, I will think of you and your expertise in negotiating. Your suggestions were well taken and you helped me out tremendously. I am so excited to start a new beginning in Milton. You have been a great support to me. Have a wonderful holiday and I'm sure that we will talk soon.
We recently listed and sold our home through Active Adults Realty. Both Kathy and Bill Bell did everything they could to create a positive outcome by providing staging services, assistance with repairs when needed and being responsive to our needs. Their support staff was most helpful as well. They are very knowledgable of the market and aware of what works and doesn't. We wish them every success as they continue to assist people looking to buy or sell a home in Sussex County.
Pat and I feel lucky to have stumbled upon you, not only for the purchase of our new house here in Lewes, but for putting us in touch with another great realtor in Jersey.
Thank you for all your help during our 4-month adventure. both you and Judy were responsive and pleasant.
Dear Kathy and Bill,
Congratulations to you both on the formation of your very own brokerage! How exciting and also rewarding for all your hand work. We are thrilled for you both. My husband and I will be contacting you in another year to help us find just the right place for us in Coastal Delaware. We appreciate the newsletter that you send us via email.
December 18, 2011
Thank you for making our move to Milton so uneventful. It has been an easy transition. We love the house and hope to see you soon!
Do you want a great Realtor? Contact Kathy Sperl-Bell, she is fantastic and also her husband Bill. I listed my property with her and she was right on it. She told me how to show my home . I did all she suggested and within 6 months, my property was sold. She and her husband Bill are Fantastic to work with. I not only wanted to sell my property, but I needed to buy another property and she was Right there for Me. We looked at several properties and I decided on one and she handled all for me. All I can say is that Kathy is there from the beginning till the end and she fights for her clients. She did for me , I sold my property, and now am in a wonderful development that she had shown me and I am so Happy. I would recommend the Kathy - Bill Team to anyone, they have one thing in mind and that is their Client. This Team wants to make their Client Happy and they know how to do it.
After using a realtor who just sent us multiple listings I found the baby boomer specialist on the internet. We met with Kathy, giving her all the pertinent details of what we were looking for. She showed us many homes in the area until we fell in love with our house. Kathy helped us through the entire process and was always there by our side. After we moved in Bill did a beautiful job painting our house and hanging lights and fans. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts to you both. You helped make our transition very easy. Paula and Frank Costanzo Heritage Creek Milton, DE
Dear Kathy and Bill,
Just wanted to let you know how much you are appreciated. Dinner last night was absolutely wonderful, thank you.
A huge thanks for all that you've done throughout the years in helping to make our dream home a reality. You worked above and beyond for us and we intend to sing your praises to anyone who will listen.
Thanks again for everything.
Kathy helped us purchase our retirement home near the beaches in Delaware in 2008. After finding a description of the house on the Internet, we searched for local real estate agents and left a message on Kathy's phone. She called within an hour to discuss our interest and needs. Within a day or two, Kathy went to the property, shot many interior and exterior photos and reported on the condition of the home and its landscaping. She also checked other listings for similar properties for us to see. We soon traveled to Delaware and met Kathy. With all of the information Kathy had provided us, we were able to make a quick decision and write a contract on our dream home. Kathy made all the arrangements for the inspection and several other contingencies, and the closing could not have gone more smoothly. Kathy has since been a great help to us in finding contractors to do minor repairs and additional landscaping. Thanks to Kathy, we are looking forward to spending many enjoyable years in our new home.
With all the chaos of a quick settlement and then the travel immediately after, not sure if I properly thanked you. You did an amazing job getting us easily through the purchase of Grenache Court. Your gift of the (address) stamp was brilliant and I stamp all sorts of crazy things just to use it. We will derive endless pleasure from our Lewes book, as with each visit to the house and reading it, we learn some great new facts about our future new home. Sorry we were too rushed to enjoy a dinner with you and Bill the day of settlement but look forward to some good times when the holidays are over and we are able to be down there more often. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a very blessed and joyous Christmas. Thanks again.
"My initial contact with Kathy Sperl-Bell was via E-mail and phone from Florida as I planned a house hunting trip to the Lewes - Milton area in August of 2005. With her assistance, we found a home and neighborhood that fit the very particular needs of a recently retired couple and an aging senior citizen. Kathy immediately impressed me with her grasp of the unique style, age and design of a home that would satisfy the contour of our needs while at the same time meeting our budget. Her knowledge of the market and its trends together with her vast experience and credentials were invaluable as were her guidance, patience and diligence. We are most grateful for our experience with Kathy during the home search as well as before and after the purchase since it was pleasant and professional at every turn. The entire process was certainly complicated by the fact that we were more than a thousand miles away and yet we hardly noticed. Nearly a year has passed since my initial contact and we are very happy in our new home. Kathy Sperl-Bell has left quite an impression in our minds and a very large footprint upon the real estate market of Sussex County Delaware."
"What makes Kathy and Bill special is they listen to my wishes. They respond to my requirements. They communicate with me and know what I want. And they deliver."