Before the recent sale of my condominium unit gets too far behind me, I want to take an opportunity to express my thanks to you for your assistance in the sale. As I look back on your involvement, two thoughts come to mind. First, the impression you made on me from the moment I first listened to your cold call was nothing short of formidable. You accepted my challenge during your call to persuade me why I should retain you even after I informed you that I was already as close to selecting an agent as one can get without actually having done so. Against the odds, your subsequent highly professional presentation got right to the heart of my objectives and concerns and you won my trust, and my contract, immediately. Second, despite the formidable contractual challenge you accepted because of the circumstances surrounding my sale, you met each and every one of my objectives without once giving me cause for concern. In particular, you did your homework, you worked extraordinarily hard without even telling me how hard you were working, you conducted yourself with a degree of professionalism I did not know was possible, and you had a unique and successful way of translating my reactions to the realities of the market into positive actions, among other things. I have been buying and selling homes through real estate agents for 34 years. As president of my condominium for many years, I have seen numerous real estate agents come and go. It is without hesitation that I can say that you raised the bar for the professional performance of real estate agents. The strange truth is, although you did all the work, it was almost as if you weren’t even there and that I did all the work. Thanks for your role in making my sale happen quickly and permitting me to get back to my life. --Ed Mulrenin It is common knowledge that house hunting is not exactly a walk in the park. House hunting experience these days is further complicated by a real estate market in flux, with falling house values. Understandably, it is risky to attempt to catch a falling knife. Faced with these obvious difficulties, the choice of a real estate agent with the patience, knowledge and public relations skills becomes paramount. I had the good fortune to have the services of Cyrus Afshar. Cyrus did not only persevere gracefully through my most extensive range of house choices, but indeed, he showed equanimity under the challenge of my ever changing wishes and desires. Cyrus was tenacious and always prepared with all the pertinent information regarding each one of the many houses I was interested in seeing. It is noteworthy, that he is also an expert negotiator. The mild-mannered professional courtesy, promptness, due diligence, and attention to detail, made Cyrus the BEST IN THE BUSINESS. He is the preferred real estate agent for any prospective buyer with a special taste for price and value. Cyrus made my house buying experience a pleasure! Thank you Cyrus! --Flora Malone We are writing this letter to inform you about the exceptional service we received from Cyrus Afshar. My wife and I needed an agent who would represent us with the sale of our investment home. Having referred another seasoned agent to my clients in the past and my clients having bad experiences was not what we wanted to experience. My wife and I thought there must be something to Cyrus as we receive post cards from this "Cyrus guy" at least once every 2 or 3 weeks. We called Cyrus late last year to discuss our plans with listing our home prior to leaving on vacation. Upon our return, we chatted several times more prior to having Cyrus list our home. We found that his honesty, attention to detail, strong marketing and negotiating skills, and his tenacity to get the job done to the satisfaction of his clients puts him head and shoulders above other agents. In a soft economic housing market, Cyrus truly "ran the triathlon" by getting our home sold within a 65 day time period and at a price we thought was good. Once this settlement is consummated, Cyrus will be looking for other investment property for us. Additionally, he will be the only agent we refer to our clients and friends. --Fred and Claudette Merriwether Cyrus has proven his service is superior to anything we have experienced in the past in any industry. Personal attention is the standard with Cyrus. It is his attention to the details that sets him apart. While on our home finding trip fromFlorida, he prepared us for what to expect by sending daily updated listings before we got there and put together a great list of homes based on our needs. He even went the extra mile by driving us to each appointment so we did not have to worry about being unfamiliar with the roads. He always listens to what we have to say and has the experience to guide us beyond our expectations. That combination wins every time! Now, after successfully helping us transition to the District, he continues to respond to any questions we have two years later! Talk about commitment. You simply can’t go wrong with Cyrus Afshar. --Pia, Rob, and Carmen Lieber I'm writing this letter to thank Cyrus Afshar for the exceptional job he did to market and sell my investment property. Of all the agents I spoke with, Cyrus had by far, the most specific, aggressive, and comprehensive marketing plan of action. He worked tirelessly to execute this marketing plan, while constantly networking and following up with other agents and prospective purchasers. He successfully attracted several very strong offers and created a multiple bid situation, where several different buyers competed to purchase my property, even in a slow market. He skillfully researched and negotiated each offer on my behalf, until we got the price and terms I was looking for. His high energy, skill, and genuine care for me and my goals, made him the best agent I've ever worked with. I continue to refer my friends to him and look forward to working with him again in the future! --Roushan Zenooz We just wanted to take a minute to write this note regarding our experience with our agent, Cyrus Afshar. Cyrus’ professional manner and knowledge made him a pleasure to work with. He was extremely patient and made every effort to meet and exceed our expectations. Even though Cyrus had other clients, it never showed. He went out of his way to make himself available to us whenever we needed him. Throughout the process, his advice has been perfect! He went well above and beyond our expectations and deserves to be recognized for his effort. We have been through the home buying and selling process a few times and have never had a truly devoted agent like Cyrus. He should be viewed as an example and commended for his performance. -- Karen and Shawn Mullen We voluntarily decided to write this letter of strong recommendation and thanks for our real estate agent, Cyrus Afshar, as a gesture of gratitude for his highly professional, tireless, and excellent work on our behalf. If you are looking for a highly competent and dedicated real estate agent to represent your interests and help you navigate the increasingly confusing housing market, choose Cyrus. Throughout the process, Cyrus worked hard to protect and further our interests. We couldn't have asked for more. -- Adela Luque and C.J. Krizan I first started looking for a house several years ago. Cyrus was not my first Realtor. Other Realtors rarely sent listings and I was forced to find leads on my own. Within a week of meeting Cyrus, I had several properties I was considering. He continued to e-mail and called regularly with listings until I found the place that was right for me. When it came time to make an offer, he negotiated effectively on my behalf, enabling me to get my home at a great price and even getting the seller to pay most of my closing costs. Within the next two years I'll be looking to purchase more property, and Cyrus will definitely be my Realtor! -- Dan Elacqua