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Mario is very dedicated honest flexible and thorough. He is what you want in a good realtor.
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- ML
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I highly recommend working with Lori and Zach for any real estate needs! Their knowledge and expertise is vast. They made our buying process seamless, and have stayed in touch well after the completion of our home purchase. Their attention to any questions or concerns you have cannot be praised enough!
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- S. Herrera
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It was an absolute pleasure working with Mario on the purchase of my first home. Mario helped prepare me for the current climate of the market, so I was in the best possible position once I found the perfect house. Mario worked tirelessly to ensure my offer was fair and competitive. I was floored that I was able to get such a good price on a move-in-ready home. Mario went above and beyond when my title company was less responsive than expected. From start to finish, Mario made purchasing a home an easy process. I would recommend Mario to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
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- AM
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Mario made the buying process very easy and worry free. Extremely knowledgeable in every area and it was like doing business with a friend. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to anyone thinking about buying. Thank You Mario! We LOVE our New Home !
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- Blaze
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Real estate can be an intimidating experience but with Mario, I felt like I had a personal guide helping me along the way. He was attentive, honest, knowledgable and professional through every step of the process. My experience with Mario was awesome and I recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate.
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- Z
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The Hester Team consistently demonstrates unparalleled professionalism, expertise, and dedication to ensure a positive and successful outcome for all of their clients.
Zach and Lori possess an exceptional understanding of the real estate market, coupled with an innate ability to navigate even the most complex transactions with ease. They go above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of the sales process is meticulously handled, providing valuable insights and guidance every step of the way.
Zach and Lori are consummate professionals who consistently deliver exceptional results and it is a privilege to have them in the RE/MAX Elevate family!
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- T. Robinson
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Mario was a great help in selling our house. He was knowledgeable, responsible, and trustworthy. It was a pleasure to work with him for the second time. I highly recommend him.
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- AO
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Mario is very thorough and works hard for his clients. I enjoyed our transaction when I was the selling agent and he was the buying agent. He is very kind and professional.
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- KS
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Mario is the best! He went way far and beyond. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor. He was very professional. Very respectful. Responsible. Mario worked with my schedule. He always kept in contact with me. Understood my circumstances. He even took my key to my mom's house and offered to go to my house when electrician was working.
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- Lou
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Zach and Lori are professional, knowledgeable, and walk with you through each step of the buying/selling process. We have used them for years and trust that they will do the best job each time. Highly recommend!
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- J Spratte
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Mario was super supportive and helpful throughout our entire home buying experience. He was great! He showed us a ton of homes, some of them last minute! We have very busy work schedules and he was very accommodating. He was friendly, professional and was always looking out for our best interests. When we buy our next home, or if any of our friends and family are looking, we will definitely recommend him. Thank you Mario! We absolutely LOVE our new home!
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- JB
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He is what everyone should strive to become! He made the interstate home buying process extremely easy! He went above and beyond finding us the perfect home! He gave us all the transition info like utilities, things to do, info about the neighbor hoodand even video walkthroughs of homes for us since we could not get there! We are grateful for him!
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- Alex & Carment
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Lori is an exceptional realtor who took conversations with her while touring homes to find us the perfect home! She and team are attentive, supportive and knowledgeable; Lori made our experience enjoyable. 10 out of 10 highly recommend!
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- T.Morgan
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Mario was wonderful, knowledgeable, and provided great counsel on the sale of my home. He was patient and personable and worked hard to make a sale happen. I highly recommend Mario!
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- JH
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Mario was a great person. Helped my family buying our first house. He answered my phone call all the time and helped me solving all my problems. If I want to buy another house it will be with Mario for sure.
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- Saja
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If we could give him 10 stars we would. If not for his skills we would not have gotten the house we wanted. We would recommend Mario to anyone who is searching for a home...Joe & Christine
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- JCN
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We have been fortunate to work with Mario on multiple occasions, each treated with integrity and due diligence. We are amazed at his engagement, and attention to detail - taking time to truly understand your needs, and working tirelessly to fulfill them. This includes developing a unique marketing strategy and listing of your property to attract more potential buyers. He is well respected in the market, and by his peers which allows him to help negotiate for you. Mario is always willing to help, and will go the extra mile. Just this weekend, I called Mario in a pinch as I could not locate some of our closing documents from a sale many months ago. Literally within minutes, he had them in my inbox! Thank you Mario!
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- BF
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12/10/2018 - Nic Heffernan
Bought a Single Family home in 2018 in Albuquerque, NM.
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I was in search of a property that I could renovate and then sale. I Google searched realtors in ABQ and I came across L&M Realty Group. Elias called me and we had a quick chat about my needs and what I wanted to achieve. I flew into ABQ and that is when I was introduced to Mario Avila. As this was my first property purchase, I didn't understand the ins and outs that go into it. Mario talked me through EVERYTHING I needed to know. I currently reside in Los Angeles, so Mario was on top of everything. He would send me properties that he thought I was interested in and we narrowed down the search. As I started to pick off the properties I liked and didn't from his list, Mario then had a better understanding of my what I really wanted and he tailored his search to find me the perfect property. We walked around several homes together and he gave his honest opinion on all of them. Mario is completely honest, trustworthy and a brilliant communicator. I heard that property searching is stressful, well with Mario, that wasn't the case. I will continue to work with Mario in the future and I highly recommend Mario if you are in search of a new home in Albuquerque. Thank you for your help!
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- Nic
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We were considering moving to Albuquerque, so I reached out to Mario late summer 2019. He got back to me straight away; one, two or more of us wasn't quite ready to talk real estate, so I asked him to put us on the back burner. No problem. When we visited in December, we decided it was time to move, so we reached back out to him. He dropped everything and spent the better part of a week showing us listings here, there and everywhere. We decided to build at one of the last places Mario took us. Mario was really great about coordinating between us and the sales agent. He took photos for us so we could see the progress from afar. He had invaluable input at the final walkthrough, and showed up at the closing just to say congratulations. Mario is attentive and knowledgeable. He showed us everything we wanted to see and a few we didn't know we wanted to see. There was no negotiation since we built, but Mario would be the one we'd want on our side of the negotiating table. Next time. I would definitely recommend Mario for buying real estate in Albuquerque.
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- SVQ
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Mario Avila did a fantastic job selling my father-in-law's house. He got a great price in a short amount of time. He gave us excellent guidance in finding assistance with professionals when needed. He even came by with his tools to help us with a few things that we were working on. His communication skills couldn't have been better. He kept us up to date with all that affected the sale. I would highly recommend Mario to help sell your home. He's upbeat and full of energy and will actually make it seem fun!
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- SV
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Mario was outstanding in assisting me with buying my first home. Not only did he answer all my questions, he was proactive about explaining the entire process to me. Never did I feel like I was forgotten and always felt like I had Mario’s constant attention. I would recommend Mario to anyone else who wishes to buy a home. You will not be disappointed!
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- SR
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Was my number 1 CHOICE. Made selling my house my right after a divorce so easy. Different days and times for signing of the closing. Held my hand the whole way (first time seller). Thank you guys again. I would choose Lori and Zach everytime.
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- V Harris
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Love Zach and Lori Hester! They are wonderful agents with so much wisdom and experience. We had a great experience with them when buying our home. Highly recommend!
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- A McCarthy
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My wife and I are so happy to have met Mario Avila, and it was only by chance, having called a 1-800 number for a realty company. Mario is so caring, Personable, compassionate, and thoughtful. Mario is knowledgeable in his profession and dedicated to knowing all things about it. Mario worked for A home building company and it makes him aware of the build quality of the houses he shows and knows what to look for when showing. Mario is also a long time resident of Albuquerque and is knowledgeable about specific neighborhoods and locations. He was so accommodating to us and showed houses on short notice, knowing the market was very competitive and wanting us to see them first. Mario is by far the best realtor we’ve ever worked with and I would urge anyone looking for a realtor to seek him out. He is dedicated and works tirelessly for his clients to the end.
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- MDA
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Lori and Zach Hester helped me buy (and then sell) and again buy and then sell two homes. They are both supportive, great communicators, and extremely knowledgeable individuals. I highly recommend using them!
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- G Hura
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As a fellow real estate professional, I have had the pleasure of working alongside Lori & Zach Hester on several transactions, and I can confidently say The Hester Team is among the best in the business. Their professionalism, integrity, and dedication to their clients are truly commendable.
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- M. Rohl
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Zach and Lori were amazing in helping us find our home! We were referred by a friend since we were new to New Mexico and we were so blessed to have Zach as our Realtor. They continue to keep in touch with us and drop notes with helpful hints and updates in the real estate world. We love them!!! Nothing but 5 Stars for them
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- D Dicicco
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We take great pride in representing the esteemed RE/MAX® brand in Central New Mexico. As advocates and local experts, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients. Our real estate brokers thrive in a positive, collaborative environment, ensuring that your real estate journey is marked by professionalism and support at every turn. We prioritize the unique goals of our clients, striving tirelessly to ensure a stress-free and enjoyable experience.Our comprehensive services cater to both buyers and sellers in Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, Corrales, Bernalillo, Placitas, Edgewood, Los Lunas, and Santa Fe. Additionally, we provide relocation assistance by harnessing the strength of the RE/MAX® brand worldwide.
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