Customer Testimonials
As evidence of my efforts and effectiveness, I offer the following commendations from satisfied customers. Each are excerpts from letters received from clients, full copies of which can be made available along with contact information for your further investigation.
" Once again, thank you for helping to achieve the successful results in selling the excess real estate in this case.
The Creditors were very pleased with the prices that have been achieved... As you know, it was more than three years on the market before you got it, but your patience and tenacity paid off. ...What a turnaround!!
Again, many thanks, and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again."
Kevin O’Halloran, Chapter 11 Trustee,
The Burruss Company. Federal Bankruptcy Trustee
“…We really appreciated the enthusiastic and methodical way in which you successfully marketed our Sabal Park office/warehouse. As you know, we had been trying to lease or sell the property for over three years through a succession of national realtors without success, until you took over the listing. We would get a few showings for a couple months and then no progress reports or communications from the broker unless we contacted them for a status report. Our building seemed to fall through the cracks…
I appreciated your candor when discussing the property's marketing strengths and weaknesses (parking) but always maintaining an optimistic outlook about it's salability and your frequent progress reports listing showings and interest level of prospects. These were received without having to ask for updates.
The contact base you have with other Coldwell Banker commercial and residential agents helped cast a wide net of exposure, and was very helpful in exploring the possibility of a 1031 property exchange, after the sale closing, to postpone capital gains taxes. We did not locate a property(s) that met our financial return and risk criteria, but your "after the sale" was a great education and kept us focused on our financial goal...
It was a pleasure dealing with an industry professional after a parade of schleppers..."
Bill Diercksen, DLR Joint Venture, Investor
“…I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all your assistance in acquiring the site. Your advice and counsel from bringing the property to my attention to successfully closing on it was greatly appreciated….”
Bruce MacLeod, Dunvegan Properties, Investor/Buyer
“ …When I opened the Tampa Bay Business Journal well over a year ago looking for a broker that would guide us in finding a building to house a television station and studio, little did I imagine that I would find a broker with such an immense wealth of real estate and market knowledge.
Because of the particular needs of our television station, it make the search challenging and exhaustive one. Our success was due to your expertise, thoroughness and patience.
…You and Coldwell Banker exceeded our expectations….”
Lilly M. Gonzalez, General Manager, WVEA TV station
“…I appreciate all of your efforts in closing the (property) transaction. As you know, my area of specialization is large-scale commercial real estate development, and thus, I obviously have contact with many commercial real estate brokers. You are by far one of the most efficient and professional ones with whom I have worked….”
Leslie H. Gladfelter, Grimes, Goebel, Grimes, Hawkins & Gladfelter, PA
Attorneys At Law
“…It was great having you work on the 26 property sales knowing that you were pushing for he highest and best price, as well as staying on top of the many brokers in different towns and states throughout the U.S….”
Kevin O’Halloran, Chapter 11 Trustee,
Pacific Capital Corporation. Federal Bankruptcy Trustee
“…This letter is in reference to our excellent assistance and professional advice in completing the recent sale of the office building in Clearwater.
…You were always available and responsive to my numerous calls, and were extremely helpful and knowledgeable in making informed decisions….”
Daniel B. Lowrey, M.D., Investor
“…I have known and dealt with Charles Clifton for the past seven years on at least five real estate transactions. He is very knowledgeable, efficient, honorable and most of all conscientious. I guess, ever more importantly, he always got the job done….”
Myer Frank, Mortgage Broker, Financial Consultant
Myer Frank & Associates, Inc.
“…I had the occasion to work closely with Mr. Clifton from the point of the buyer’s initial offer all the way through closing. Mr. Clifton not only proved to be professional and experienced but innovative and persistent, valuable qualities in a bankruptcy sale. As is often the case, several unexpected problems surfaced during the transactions. Mr. Clifton’s practical and productive assistance proved invaluable in holding the deal together and completing the transaction. The sale occurred at full price and I record time….”
Vanessa N. Cohn, Attorney, Cohh,Cohn , Blanco & Hendrix
Receiver for U.S. Bankruptcy Court
“…I have known Charles for about eight years. During that time he has handled the sale of two office buildings for me and is currently working on a third.
In each case he performed at an exceptional level of professionalism and competency. His background and current knowledge of market conditions affecting my real estate transactions produced outstanding results in each case….”
Howard L. Killian, Attorney At Law, Investor
“…I have been using Charles for two plus years without a single dissatisfactory experience. More importantly I find his attention to detail, follow up and consul exceptional….”
Pete Church-Smith, CFP, MBA,/ Financial Advisor
“…Thank you for your courtesy and professionalism in this case, and your help in selling the properties that have been reduced to cash. I know that it must have been difficult at times to deal with properties in states so far away but, once again, you proved yourself a winner….”
Kevin O’Halloran, Chapter 11 Trustee,
Greater Ministries International, Inc. Federal Bankruptcy Trustee
