What Our Clients Say About Us

Here are a few comments from Sellers and Buyers, and from other professionals, about Chris Shaw and John van Zandt, and their professionalism, work style, and ability to deliver results. Comments are taken from surveys sent out following each transaction by Island Real Estate, and from unsolicited comments from others affiliated with the real estate industry.

CLOSING ADMINISTRATOR: "I wanted to let you know how much your expertise helped during the closing ... not too long ago. Working with you was a pleasure. I wanted you to know that your efforts were greatly appreciated....  Working together creates great relationships. You are truly a team player." Jean H. D.

 

BUYER: "John was fun to work with, great personality, gave good advice & met our expectations entirely. I'd work with him again. Thanks, John!" Scott and Kristi D.

 

BUYER: "John was a wonderful agent and was able to guide us through our first home purchase!" Joe and Angie DeJ.

 

BUYER: "Great experience! John went the extra mile. Very pleased." Gene S.

 

SELLER: "Thanks to John (he's great) and to the Agency, for a successful sale." Dolly and Peter K.

 

BUYER: "John did everything possible to make it happen." Robert and Karen H.

 

SELLER: "For 22 months, I kept renewing my contract with Island Real Estate because of all John did for us." Bob and Mary Ann J.

 

SELLER: "John was great -- He was right on top of everything and always VERY helpful. It was a pleasure doing byusiness with John and your company." Chuck and Kerry H.

 

SELLER: “I have bought and sold several homes in the past and I have never worked with a team like John van Zandt and Chris Shaw. I mainly dealt with John and he had an in-depth knowledge of the real estate market, was always pleasant to work with and made me feel like I was his only client. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.” Peggy L.

 

SELLER:  “Very satisfied with John van Zandt; he was very professional and courteous.” Tony and Dee S.

BUYER: “We wish to compliment John van Zandt, who represents Island Real Estate in an outstanding manner. We were very fortunate to work with him and we are sure you realize how fortunate you are to have him as your associate.”

George and Nancy R.

 

SELLER: “John van Zandt is a great Realtor – he works hard and cares about the customer.” Robert and Suzanne M.

 

BUYER: “John van Zandt did a great job! Very professional! Fantastic service and support.” Dean and Harriet B.

 

BUYER: “You have a valued asset. As an employing broker in Steamboat Springs from 1980 to 1995 (a fact that I did not disclose to John) I can tell you he did a fantastic job.” Al P.