Testimonials from Real Estate Deals in Greater Binghamton, NY

We never considered moving out of NY State.  Our entire retirement plan was based on rental income from our five apartment buildings.  But life changes and all our children and grandchildren live in the South.  We made a decision to sell our home and all five apartment buildings. What an overwhelming thought!

We listed with Donna Fairchild to sell everything.  She was simply amazing!  She coordinated the sale of each apartment building.  This required her to contact each tenant prior to every showing and secure approval to show their apartment.  No small task when tenants each had different schedules and emotions toward the building being sold.   She interacted not only with the tenants but the other realtors, lawyers, inspectors, appraisers, banks, etc. for each and every building.

We highly recommend Donna Fairchild to anyone looking for a caring, conscientious, detail oriented realtor.

Tim and Pam Brigham

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Donna, You are appreciated more than you know!  Appreciate your professionalism and support through the whole process.  Bill            

            Thank you so much for all your help listing and selling 73 Lathrop for us! As our of town owners, things were more challenging for all of us.  With your frequent communication, always forecasting what's next, helping us know what to expect as things are different here in Florida!  You sure made the journey pleasant and low stress because of your expertise and helpfulness.  Thank you so much!  Much love,  Tami

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Donna,  Thank you for your generous gift.  Thank you also for helping us through this process of selling our house.  We appreciate your calm when everything seemed out of control!  It was a pleasure working with you.  I will miss seeing you at Church on Sundays but I am so thankful for the time we had together on the worship team.  Be blessed dear sister!

Much Love,  Ellen and Marty

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Donna,  we have so appreciated both your small and large gestures!  You have helped us finalize the Virginia house and kept us sane through the sale of 6 local properties!  We could never have survived without your great attitude and prayer! 

Love and God Bless,  Tim and Pam

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I'll start with a simple thank you.  My testimonial could be pages long.  I'll try to keep it short.  It's been 40 plus years since we had talked to each other!  So glad I called you. You made it feel like it had been only days or weeks. Life take some twists or turns but it always seems to work out with a friend like you.  Anyone who wants a caring, professional that will take care of you and your investments in a timely fashion , that would be Donna (Lazar) Fairchild. You won't find anyone better. The energizer bunny!                  Thank you from the bottom of my heart! 

Tom Wood 

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I have been working in Real Estate as an owner and third party manager for the past 5 years.  I am delighted to have finally found Donna.  Donna is honest, intelligent, and most importantly, she cares about her clients.  Donna represented myself and the seller in a recent transaction and was equitable, honest and fair with all parties involved.  I highly recommend her.  

Brock Orion, Managing partner, KOmanage LLC

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If ever I list my new home, I'm definitely going to call Donna Fairchild. In fact, I'll enthusiastically and exclusively recommend her to anyone in the market to buy or sell a home from this day forward.

I found Donna through an 11 year old YouTube video.  After I bought my home in a foreclosure auction, I reached out to her for any information she might have on the property.  Much to my surprise, she not only returned my call, but from that day forward became a constant source of support and resources.  I can honestly say I couldn't have done it without her.  Her communication skills are unsurpassed and she knew what needed to be done next without me asking.

Make no mistake, Donna didn't profit in any way from helping me.  There was no commission, nor did I hire her to help me.  Donna is just that kind of person.  The best kind of person.  She simply offered to help because, for her, it was the right thing to do!

Not only did she make referrals about which utility companies and contractors to use, she actually called them and MET them at my house for me.  Buying a home sight unseen can be a nerve-racking experience, and in my case it certainly was, but with Donna by my side, I knew I could handle anything that came my way.  Trust me, you want her by YOUR side.  I'm not sure how I got so lucky, but I'm thrilled our paths crossed!  The real estate game doesn't get any better than Donna Fairchild.

Forever in your debt,  CJ Taylor

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Hi Donna,

I want to thank you for all of your hard work to get Mom and Dad's house on the market and then sold so quickly.

It was a journey for sure, but I felt like you always had things under control and really provided the guidance and help we needed to make it happen as smoothly as it did.  Everyone I talked to is amazed that we were abe to find a buyer so quickly and that we managed to work out a deal with the first person who made an offer. 

It makes me happy to know that a family of young kids will be able to make their memories in a place that meant so much to all of us.

Warm regards,

Eric

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Joanne and I want to thank you for all you did to sell our home!  With us being so far away and the things that came up, it could have been a mess but it wasn't and that was because of you!  Dick said you would be wonderful and you are!  Jo and I want to thank you for the prayer in the front yard.  It touched our hearts!  Here's hoping you and your family will go out and have a fun evening on us!  (nice gift card!)

Love, Jim and Joanne  

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This is the second time I had the pleasure to work with Donna.  Given that I'm a return customer, it's obvious we love Donna!  This time around she impressively assisted us in selling and buying a house.  Donna pays very close attention to detail! She is a joy to work with!  God Bless and good luck on your home buyer/selling ventures!  

Melissa

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As a first-time home buyer, I was really walking into the process blind and needed some guidance.  On the recommendation of a friend and coworker, I reached out to Donna and she explained everything as clearly as possible and set my mind at ease. Throughout the following weeks she consistently made herself available at times, answering questions ranging from the big ones to the little ones.

When I toured homes with her, she would point out items I hadn't noticed, explained little details, made recommendations, and overall made it clear that she's an absolute professional with a wealth of knowledge.  She was honest and real with me when I needed to hear it and best of all: she never once made me feel pressured or foolish for asking a question.

Donna is simply excellent at her job and I cannot recommend her enough. Even my family that met her had nothing but great things to say about her commitment to helping and providing the best service she could.  Picking my current home have been one of the biggest decisions of y life, but choosing Donna as my agent is a close tie. I'd be happy to recommend her to anyone and I'm grateful that I had her by my side during the process.  She's a gem of kindness and professionalism, and I'm grateful to have had such great help during my journey into home ownership. 

Devin  8-2017

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We met Donna when she showed us a property that she was the listing agent on.  We liked her so much that we used her to both sell our home and purchase a new one. Both experiences were great! We looked at a lot of properties.  She was always very patient with us and really understood that we were looking for our forever home.  The sale of our house couldn't have gone smoother.  She also is great person to get a referral from.  All of the people and companies that she recommended have been a pleasure to deal with.  Thank you Donna for helping make the transition into our new home so easy.

Hannah and Erik  

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I recently moved to Texas and put my house in Endwell on the market.  Donna did  a great job of being my eyes and ears at the house.  After my furniture was moved I needed cleaning and she found someone to do it at a reasonable price.  She found me a renter who was willing to buy after a year!  When there were problems with the house (plumbing,furnace) she recommended companies/individuals to investigate and solve the problem.  I COULD NOT have done this without her!   Give her a call!

Neil A.  8-2017

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Leaving my home of 41 years was a BIG challenge for me.  My husband died and I needed smaller quarters and less property.  I became aware that a townhouse in the Highland Green area was available.  I spoke with a former real estate agent friend who suggested I contact Donna Fairchild.  I did and I was so glad right from the beginning.  She was very knowledgeable about fair offers for buying and selling.  With her, I purchased a townhouse I just love and then when my home was "on the market", I had a contract within 2 weeks.  I took her advice and set the price fairly.  She even removed a dead mouse from my basement that I discovered one day!  Donna has the highest standard for ethical behavior.  She is so kind and understood my anxiety in this whole process.  She contacted me often via email and phone during this lengthy and sometimes challenging period.   I just felt her expertise and caring every step of the way.  I cannot emphasize how much I appreciate her help.  I am really going to miss Mrs. Fairchild.  She is the best!!! 

Janet D.  7-2016

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Donna,

Words cannot express how truly grateful we are for all you've done and all of your help these past few years.  You were instrumental in helping us find such a wonderful home (and in our current stage of life with one income). We are forever grateful.  You are the best at what you do and also a great friend.  Thank you for walking beside me through the ups and downs and encouraging me to always trust God.  I've learned to trust Him more.  We love and appreciate you.

The Mann Family

PS We will always refer, refer, refer clients to you!  God Bless!

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Thank you, thank you, and once again thank you!  I can't tell you how much we appreciate everything you have done for us throughout our home buying process!  Always there to answer questions, put my mind at ease, show us countless homes and more imporantly being a wonderful, kind and  patient person! We are so happy we found the perfect home for us and you were so great in helping us get this home! We want ot truly thank you for everything and we will be bragging about you to everyone we know!  Our greatest thanks! 

Tiffany and Robert   Jan. 2015

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We knew Donna was the right realtor for us when we were interviewing agents to list our home.  She was the only realtor who actually answered her phone the very first time we called for information (recognizing our out of state phone number even!) and from that point on we knew we were in great hands.  She has a very honest and caring way about her that made us always feel comfortable.  She was thorough in every action that took place - and we had very unusual circumstances with the buyers that she had to follow up on constantly!  We were out of town during most of the contract and Donna handled everything for us.  She is the best communicator and being away we really need that!Thanks Donna.....for all your hard work -- we know it's your job but you went above and beyond and we appreciate it so much!  We will miss you but we are glad it's over!

Debbie and Casey    Nov, 2014

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Donna Fairchild has helped me buy and sell my home.  When circumstances had me move long distance before my home was sold, she was always just a text or call away whenever there was a question or a concern.  She is knowledgeable and professional and even referred a local plumber when the house needed to be winterized.  Donna is the most genuine, caring person and understands the stress involved with buyer/selling your home. She was very supportive, and I felt well taken care of during the process.  I am grateful to know her!

Kelli

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Dear Donna

Thank you so much for doing the impossible. You sold a house that was virtually unsellable as we had already tried to sell if over four times.  There are so many things I appreciate about you and I hope I cover all of them here.

The first thing about you is that you are extremely professional and thorough. When you first came to my house to meet with me you were well prepared with paperwork and information. You did a thorough walk through with me and even noticed that I had a leaking hot water heater, which though frustrating, heled alleviate many problems down the line.

The second thing about you is your magnificent energy and your prompt return of phone calls and e-mails. You are a very hard worker and even when you are on a date with your hubby, you are willing to text and plan!

The third thing about you is that you are willing to help out of state sellers by physically doing necessary work on the house that the seller cannot possibly do.  Thank you for shocking the pool for me and for always updating me when problems arose so that things could be fixed in a timely manner.  Somehow that sill pool got aways from us but it all worked out.

Donna, you know that what I love most about you is your faith in our Heavenly Father God.  To have you stand in my basement and pray with me for the safety of my cat and for traveling mercies for my trip south was just amazing and helped me SO MUCH!More than you will ever know.

I have bought and sold three homes and you are by far the best, most excellent Realtor I have ever met.  Everything you said you would do, you did. You never misrepresented yourself or your company EXIT. You always looked and dressed professionally.  And your sign was a beautiful addition to my yard.

You are the best!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Pamela Rojas

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Dear Donna,

I want to thank you very much for your tremendous work recently in selling my Dad's home in such a short time.

Your professionalism, responsiveness, and advice were most appreciated as well as your taking the time to keep my family and myself updated on the progress of the sale on a regular basis.  You really made the entire process go very smoothly, and I am very grateful to you and your team at Exit Realty,

Sincerely,

Candee Cunningham

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My boyfriend and I were looking for a house for over a year.  We started to become very discouraged and stopped  looking for a few months.  We were using a different realtor and we did not feel that she understood what we were looking for and we felt that we were just trying to be sold the first house that came along.  We found a house listed by Donna and called her to show it to us, without a realtor.  We made a decision if we were going to continue to look for a house; we were going to do it by ourselves instead of using a realtor.  This was until we found Donna.

Donna showed us a house that she was listing but we decided to continue looking.  We had very high expectations on what we were looking for but we had a strict budget to stay within.  Donna was so understanding, caring, patient, informative and knowledgeable.  I could not have imagined purchasing a house without her.  Donna is not only a great realtor, but a wonderful and caring person and will take as much time as needed to find you exactly what you are looking for!  She went above and beyond for us, and for that we could never repay her!  I will never buy or sell a house in the future without her!

We love you Donna!  Thank you so much.

Love, Nicole and Brandon

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Donna,

   Thank you very much for all you have done for me.  I tell everyone how wonderful you are and how are always willing to go out of your way for your clients.  I loved how you always responded right away to my texts and phone calls and how you waste no time in getting things done.                                   Thank you, thank you,    Vicki

PS   I love my new home!

                                                       

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Dear Mr. Cohen,

    My father passed away on December 13th at the age of 91. He had a long and enjoyable retirement.  My sisters and I then faced the daunting task of settling his estate which included selling his house.  I immediately thought of Donna Fairchild.  I know her from Union Center Christian Church where my husband and I attend.

   Donna was extraordinarily attentive to our needs and to the fact that this was an emotional undertaking.  We could tell it wasn't just another house sale to her but was the sale of a property that held many years of happy memories for us.  Anyway, the house had a contract within 2 weeks of the listing.  Donna didn't waste any time getting the house on the internet in an attractive way.

   We were very happy with the way Donna marketed and sold our father's house.  Donna also was at the closing to assist in any way she could.  She was a great encouragement to us during a difficult time.

    Sincerely,   Kathleen Jesse

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Hi Donna!

   Thank you so much for all of your help in selling our house.  Just like when we bought our house with you, it was so nice to work with someone who we trusted 100% and who is just so delightful!

   We are settling into our year here in Ohio and already getting ready for graduation and job applications.  You were so generous with your time with us and we hope you can use this gift card on one of your date nights with your husband. 

   Thanks again!  You really are THE BEST!                                      Sincerely,  Sean and Julia

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Dear Donna,

   My mother, my sister and I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of your efforts in making the sale and purchase of mom's houses so bearable!  You went way above and beyond what was required as an agent to make things easier for all of us.  We will never forget your kindness and patience throughout this process.  Please think of us as you use your gift.  You will be hearing from us when the need arises for us to sell 4 Oak!  Best wishes for a successful year!  Keep in touch!                             

With thanks,     Mary, Marnie, Nicky and family

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We employed the services of Donna Fairchild to help us sell our house. Boy, were we glad we did!

It started with the wonderful suggestions she had for staging and presentation, and just got better from there. She put together a very convincing sales package, complete with a web-based virtual tour. She found us a buyer within a few days of our house being on the market.

Donna is a cut above the rest when it comes to professionalism, initiative, attention to detail, and service. If an issue comes up during the buy-or-sell process, Donna will be on top of it before you are.

If you are planning to buy, or sell a house, get Donna to help you. You won't regret it!

Sincerely,
Sean and Laurel Rudd



Recently, we worked with Donna Fairchild of Exit Realty with the selling of our home and in buying of another. From the moment we met Donna, she was a warm and friendly person. She was very organized and always on "top of her game." Donna had our home sold in "48 hours" with "full asking price" after putting it on the market. She assisted us in all matters of this process. She even went as far as getting "estimates" for us on future projects in regard to our new home. She answered all of our questions in a timely manner, and if she did not have the answer, she would get it and get back to us immediately. Donna even came to the closing to see that this transition went smoothly. Throughout this entire process, I got to know Donna quite well, and would recommend anyone that is looking to buy or sell a home, to use Donna Fairchild. Donna not only offers a professionalism to the real estate business, but a genuine and caring relationship with the people that she works with. I would not hesitate to use Donna again if we were to buy or sell another home in the future.

Jennifer and Brendan



Donna,
Just wanted to thank you for all you have done for us and helped us with in looking for a home. As first time buyers, the whole process of buying a home is overwhelming. You were great at answering our questions, putting up with our in-decision, and when we finally found our house, you helped us with every step of that new endeavor. So, thank you! We feel blessed to have worked with you and to have gotten to know you.

Kelly and Dave



I really don't know where to begin but, this is what I can say about Donna's ability as a real estate agent. I had two transactions going on at the same time and she managed to get both of them done in a reasonable amount of time. I freely admit that patience is not my strong suit and I probably was a pain in the neck at times. That being said, Donna was not only my agent but, a pseudo social worker at the same time. She always managed to alleviate all the anxiety that goes with buying and selling a house. I would without reservation recommend Donna as either a buyer or sellers agent. She is a go-getter and stays on top of her game, you won't be disappointed if you chose Donna, She is there every step of the way.

Sean Darling



"Donna,
We just wanted to take the time to thank you for all your time and hard work in helping us buy our first home. We know you had many other clients and personal needs to tend to but you were always available to us as if we were the only important people to you! We really were blessed to have found you. You are so professional yet so personally involved, and we really appreciate that. Thank you for everything you do. You were not only an encouragement to us in the house buying process but you continue to be an encouragement to us as a sister in Christ.


With love and warm regards,
Justin, Karin and Porter"



Donna Fairchild was our third agent that we had worked with. The first two were never on time and we could never get them to return a phone call. They also always seemed to be showing us places that were out of our price range or not fitting our needs. We were getting so frustrated and I was beginning to think that this was how the house buying experience was going to be. We had then met up with Donna and everything changed. She listened to what we were looking for and jumped right on it. Communication is number one on my list and she's at the top of her game. The house that we bought was on the market for less than 24 hours and we couldn't be happier! Donna is fun, outgoing, punctual, and really cares about her clients. We don't consider Donna our agent, we consider her a friend because that's how we were treated. I recommend Donna to everyone.

Corey & La Nissa Dyman
Johnson City, NY



I would like to take this opportunity to express the joy and gratitude my wife and I had working with Donna Fairchild. This note of appreciation is way over due. My wife and I recently relocated to this wonderful area. Donna came recommended from Citizen's Bank. I didn't know her however, I didn't know anyone here at the time except those my company recommended. I contacted Donna and from there a wonderful relationship began. She and my wife corresponded via emails and phone calls. She took the time to identify those details of a home that my wife and I were looking for. She took a blend of the country that I wanted and the closeness of a city that my wife was looking for and found us a wonderful home. She didn't stop there. She went out of her way on a number of occasions because of my work schedule and met with me at night to explain how the real estate process worked in New York. She help us get established with our utilities and other things that we had taken for granted outside this state. During our closing, Donna coordinated with our attorney to ensure that a rug and even our furniture could be delivered without interruption. She help coordinate our closing so that we could close on our house in New Jersey and travel to New York and close the same day in the afternoon. That was a lot of logistics considering how many folks are involved. Even though it wasn't a smooth transition, and it was not due to Donna by any means, she was flexible and willing to do whatever it took to get us into our home. Words can not express the gratitude and appreciation my wife and I have for Donna. I know we have some folks that will be following us in the future. I just hope she's still working in the real estate business because I will recommend her to any and all folks that I come in contact with that is looking for a good real estate worker.

Randy Rardin



Donna Fairchild was an absolutely wonderful agent. We would work with her again in the future and will continue to recommend her highly!

Sean and Julia Barrnes
Johnson City, NY

On a Christmas card from 12-06 Sean sent:
Happy Holidays Donna! I hope that you and your family are doing well. Julia and I love being homeowners and have been having fun working on the house. This month we knocked down the old garage and put up a privacy fence. Our new dog loves running loose in the backyard. We can't thank you enough for helping us find our home! We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Best,
Sean & Julia



I thought Donna Fairchild did an excellent job of meeting our needs and requirements for a new home. We are very happy with our new home and highly recommend her to other potential buyers.

Christine Corbin/Comfort
Endicott, NY



Donna Fairchild was excellent. She was very friendly, happy to help us, very easy to reach, always answered her phone, always very pleasant and helpful. I would recommend her to anybody.

Alison Shirm
Binghamton, NY

On a card that was sent with a bouquet of flowers Donna received from Alison after her closing she wrote:
"Thanks for everything Donna. We love the house"
Alison and Rich



Our agent, Donna Fairchild, was top-notch. She was always available by phone and returned calls promptly. She arranged her schedule to accomodate us. She gave us referrals and wise counsel. We will recommend her to everyone we meet who is seeking an agent.

Dennis and Paula Andrus
Vestal, NY



On a card that was sent with a bouquet of flowers after her closing:
Donna, I can't thank you enough for your support and patience through the sale of my home. I'll look you up when I'm buying and I'll be spreading your name around!

Amber Ranger
Endicott, NY



Donna Fairchild was wonderful in every sense of the word. She was professional. She was helpful. She was available. She was focused. And, she did all of it with a smile and a warmth that made the purchase of my home all the more enjoyable. She helped me get a great house at a great price, and at all junctures, looked out for my best interest.

Marlene Eissens
Endicott, NY



Testimonial of a satisfied customer: Attention home buyer or home seller - You will be eventually one or the other. So why not make this major change hassle free instead of stressful? That is what you will have with Donna - a trained professional; state of the art marketing and sales advising; low cost tips to make your home more sellable; plus genuine TLC as a customer. My home had a buyer in a week! A savvy, honest negotiator.

Elaine Prawdzik
Johnson City, NY



Donna Fairchild sold my home in a very short period of time after I signed on with her. Donna took on a lot of extra duties in the care of my home, as I was living in a different state the entire time. Donna even got me quotes for repair work that needed to be done and acted as a foreman in seeing the work was done. To top it off, Donna got me a higher price than the original amount listed with a previous agent. I highly recommend Donna Fairchild!

Lynnda Feth



July 2, 2007
Dear Donna,
Virginia and I wish to express our deep appreciation to you for your great work in finding us our home. We’ve had some time to live there and we are both very pleased with what we bought. It was without a doubt, worth the wait. You are such a professional! I have rarely been so pleased with a recommendation as I have been with Doug’s concerning you. Thank you for being so patient with me and not pushing us to make a quick purchase. We have already recommended you to some of our friends and will continue to do so. We used the Friendly’s gift card. It was great – thanks! No Fuji Sun yet, but it will be worth the wait.

Many thanks,
Kevin and Virginia and boys

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