Lizette's Extraordinary People

2007-11-26T19:45:00.000-08:00

Newlyweds for 6 weeks, Daniel and I were living in one bedroom Lexington apartment. I was settling into KY after a move from NC and was just about to start job hunting.

After chatting about houses and looking on the Internet, we left a voice mail for Lizette. Since June, Daniel had been sending me her weekly e-mail newsletters. I felt like I had gotten to know her through these e-mails. We went on-line to our bank to be pre-certified for our mortgage. We now just needed to find a house.

Lizette called back and we decided to meet to look at two houses in Richmond. While they were not right, they were a good place to start. Later, we looked at a few more houses while Daniel was at work. We found it! It was so cute and just right.
We wanted to make an offer and Lizette walked us through the process. We crossed our fingers, waited… then the offer was accepted!

Next were calls to the bank, home insurance, inspections, a final walk-through, packing and scheduling movers. Through it all, there was Lizette. She stayed in touch with the seller, coordinated the inspections, monitored the completion of the repair list, provided us a list of contacts and ensured the closing went smoothly.

And the next thing we knew, we were closing on the house. The smooth, painless process would not have been possible without Lizette. She made our first time purchasing a house, easy. While we hope to stay here for a while, there is no doubt in our mind that when it comes time to sell our house, we will be contacting Lizette. She stayed on top of the whole process while also ensuring all of the details were completed.

In the mean time, several things have happened: we bought our first house (and LOVE it) and I made my first friend in KY.

Rose & Daniel
Richmond, KY

2007-11-26T19:42:00.000-08:00

My husband is career Army and we have spent many years traveling and renting. We decided it was time to purchase a home of our own and to plan for our retirement. We are a family of horse lovers and so it was not hard to pinpoint our retirement location around the horse capital of the world, Lexington.

We scoured the internet daily and came across the Activerain Real Estate Network . We read about each real estate agent listed on the site. Lizette’s reviews were excellent so we thought we would contact the best.

We called her and set up a date to come to Lexington to find our home. We told Lizette exactly what we were looking for. When we arrived she had an itinerary put together that showed us what we were interested in and did not waste our time on homes that did not fit our needs.
On the second day of our search Lizette took us to our dream home. We knew right away that this was where we wanted to be. It only took two days. I was shocked at how fast and painless the whole process was.
We feel like we have known Lizette for a long time.
She will not only be our real estate agent for any future needs we may have
but will be a true friend forever.
Thank you Lizette!

Tom, Peggy and Griffin Drasal
Richmond, KY

2007-11-26T19:37:00.000-08:00

Buying a new home can be quite a difficult task; at least, that's what I've always been told. My first trip to Richmond, KY was for a job interview that went great in more ways than I realized at the time. Not only did I get offered the job, but handed to me from a future co-worker was business card for a Lizette Fitzpatrick, "Prudential Don Foster Realtor."

Included in that exchange was a word of advice, "...if you're thinking about buying a home, go with Lizette." Well, I was thinking about buying a home & just wasn't sure where to start as it was something I never experienced before. Upon returning to St. Louis, MO, my point of origin, I knew I had some thinking to do.

Well, it didn't take long to make a decision; after all, with 3 cats, 2 dogs, & a bird, renting anywhere seemed a bit ridiculous; the apartment manager in St. Louis thought I only had 1 dog! Oops!

Also, I came to the decision that why should I pay for something that isn't mine?

So, I took out Lizette's business card from my wallet and gave her a call. Lizette was informative, very friendly, & being that this is my first ever home buying experience, gave me much needed advice to get me going in the right direction. From St. Louis, I was able to start looking at homes in the Richmond / Lexington area, as I was now being included in Lizette's great weekly newsletters, via e-mail. In the newsletters contained links to view homes with pictures, prices, footage, age of the home, etc. Basically, everything you would want to know about a house before even stepping a foot inside one.

So, from St. Louis, I sent Lizette an e-mail with some of my favorite homes picked out from the weekly newsletter for us to look at upon my arrival to Richmond. When I arrived to Richmond, I met with Lizette; she took me around Richmond to see the homes I picked out & a few more that she had picked out as well. Well, wouldn't you know it; the house I really wanted to get wasn't even one that I had picked out! Lizette showed me a beautiful ranch style, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home right in the heart of downtown Richmond. I really couldn't let this one go buy (no pun intended), so I made an offer that very day.

The seller agreed to my offer, & the rest is history; I am now the proud owner of a home! Lizette was there every step of the way for me & the whole Prudential Don Fosters' team couldn't have been any nicer. I know I got really spoiled being that this is my first home buying experience; I'm not sure if I'll ever get it this good again. Lizette Fitzpatrick is a dedicated, professional & friendly person who also happens to be a Realtor!

Rob & Lindsey

Richmond, KY

2007-11-26T19:27:00.000-08:00

I have found that the key to finding our perfect house was a competent, alert and patient realtor. Lizette and I were in constant communication in the last days of our home search.

The day we found the house I was wandering around Lexington, checking out neighborhoods. Lizette noticed that a house had come on the market that day in our price range and gave me the address. I drove by, decided it was a good house and called her back to set up a showing. We walked through the house within the hour and I immediately knew I was ready to make an offer.

I’m a feng shui consultant, and my home requirements were very demanding. Many realtors have fallen by the wayside, but Lizette was determined that I would find the perfect house.

Thanks Lizette. You’re a peach.

Monica & Dan

Lexington, KY

2007-05-23T11:06:00.000-07:00

Becoming home owners was something my boyfriend, Clay and I always thought would come much later in our lives. We were sure that we would have to wait forever to have “all our ducks in a row” to even starting looking for a home. After meeting Lizette by chance at an open house holiday function then again at Clay’s business, For the Love of Dogs Bakery, we knew that Lizette was who we would call when we started looking for a home.

Lizette was so excited when we called and let her know that we were ready to start searching for a home. Our budget wasn’t very big but she reminded us several times that we would find something we really liked, that we just needed to have patience. We expected the process to take about 6 months but we closed in less than 4 months after finding a great home with a big back yard for our chocolate lab Chloe.

Not only is Lizette a great real-estate agent but she is also a good friend who was truthful and honest throughout the entire process of buying a home. She was always quick to write, e-mail or call us on the phone when we had any questions. I don’t think I could have asked for a better experience in buying a home.

2007-01-21T13:51:00.000-08:00

A few years ago,

we were looking for a good long-term investment.

We found a beautiful home on Lancaster Avenue in Richmond

and immediately fell in love with it.

We called a few real-estate agents,

but we didn't reach anyone until we called Lizette.

As soon as Lizette answered her phone, we knew we had found our agent.

Since this was a long distance transaction,

we really needed an agent who would be willing to go out of her way

to help with the details that we wouldn't be able to take care of.

Lizette took care of everything with the utmost efficiency

while maintaining meticulous attention to details.

In November of 2006 we were finally ready to relocate to Richmond.

We began searching the internet until we found a few homes

that fit our criteria, then we called Lizette.

Lizette gave us her honest assessment of each property

and we were able to make our decision based on the information she relayed back to us.

Because of our previous experience with Lizette,

we knew we could trust her information;

in fact we trusted her so much that we bought our home sight unseen,

based only on Lizette's evaluation.

When we got to our new home it was even better than we had expected.

Lizette had prepared it for our arrival,

including turning all the lights on for us.

Since it was almost Christmas,

she had even put a wreath on the door.

Lizette will always be our first choice for real-estate transactions in Richmond.

She's also become a great friend personally,

for which we are very grateful.

Scott and Sammi Moule

2006-12-30T08:13:00.000-08:00

What I really wanted in 2006 was to become a real estate investor.

I live in Michigan and this year will relocate to Kentucky.

I called Lizette and we discussed my goals to invest in rental property and later buy a home. Immediately, she hooked me up with her brilliant & fun weekly newsletter to keep me informed of all new listings and things to do in Central Kentucky.

She researched what I was looking for and I bought my first four-plex.

The process from touring, to closing, to follow-up was fantastic!

I plan to buy many more this year with her help.

If real estate investing is one of your goals for 2007 now is the time to do it.

Thanks Lizette, my new year is going to be the best ever!

Dale Webb

Trenton, Michigan

2006-12-26T08:30:00.000-08:00

Help Appalachian People Survive

My name is Mary Hendrian. Six years ago my husband Jim and I founded Emergency Aid For Children, a non-profit organization. We called the Michigan chapter H.A.P.S. (Help Appalachian People Survive). Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of those in need in the Appalachian Mountains. We have concentrated on southeastern Kentucky, an area which is one of the poorest in the region. The families have been hard hit by high unemployment in the coal mining and logging industries. Unfortunately too many people are living in poverty.We helped 50 families this year in the following counties of Eastern KY: Letcher, Knott and Johnson. We had help from Teamsters Local 651 out of Lexington, the driver's name was Shively Pierce.

Hi Lizette,
I have to say that I really enjoy getting your emails, they are really entertaining. The information is very helpful and I love everything in it. I hope one day to have my chalet in the mountains of KY. I have given your name to a few of my friends, when they are ready hopefully they will call you. Have a Happy Holiday and thanks for the info.

Sincerely,
Mary Hendrian

For more information about this organization ... www.haps-mi.org

2006-07-24T11:58:00.000-07:00

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Mike McCord

Richmond, Ky

2006-06-14T13:51:00.000-07:00

I have to say my experience of buying my house was phenomenal!
I spent a few months just looking on my own and talking with a few (actually quite a few!) different agents. I was starting to get very frustrated. The problem was none of the agents were very motivated to help me find what I was looking for.
Most were very nonchalant and uninterested in my business!
I am a professional and want to also work with professionals.
I happen to come upon Lizette by calling on one of the homes she had listed.
Within moments she understood what I was looking for and brought encouragement and excitement that I would find it. We spent a few days with each other and within two weeks walked into what is now my home! She knew me so well in such a small amount of time that when we walked in the house
not only did my heart skip a beat
hers did as well! THANKS LIZETTE!!

TERESA K. KELLEY

Lancaster, KY

2006-05-22T05:50:00.000-07:00

Moving from the southwest

to the southeastern part of the U.S.A.

can be an overwhelming experience

especially when you are looking

for the right house for your family.

In our case this was going to be a colossal task

because our house in New Mexico

sold in 2 days of being listed.

This meant that we needed to be out

of our old home and into a new one

in less than a month.

Lizette came to our rescue.

Like the seasoned pro that she is,

Lizette helped us search for the right home

to fit our needs.

In a short period of time

we found a great home

in a great community for families.

My family and I are very appreciative

of the sincere approach

Lizette takes towards all of her clients.

Not only have we started a great life in Kentucky

but we also have a great friendship with her.

The Renio Family

Eddy, Nicole, Phoebe, Ridge & Pierce

Richmond, KY

2006-04-09T15:30:00.000-07:00

I’ve made a lot of changes in the past year.

I dreamed about a new home but had two older homes to sell first.

Lizette found buyers for both houses

and I made an offer on a fantastic house with a pool!

I asked Lizette to help me and she made sure everything went smoothly

with all three closings!

She’s someone you can trust and

not just a Realtor but a best friend!

Mary Anderson
Richmond, KY

2006-04-09T15:28:00.000-07:00

Lizette made our home buying experience easy and comfortable.

From the moment we found our house right up until we moved in.

She was there for us.

Lizette treated us with the respect and concern we needed as first time homebuyers.

If you are looking to buy a home, call Lizette.

She will instantly start working for you

and she’ll make you feel like you are her only client!
Thanks Lizette!

John and Emily Poynter
Richmond, KY

2006-04-09T15:26:00.000-07:00

When my family had to relocate to Richmond, we began to search for a new home for our family. We wanted a home close to work and school, but far enough away from town to enjoy a bit of the countryside.

Lizette very patiently showed us homes

until we decided that building a new home

would better suit our situation.

Lizette guided us through the process of building a home

without any added stress.

The whole entire process was very well organized

and made to fit our hectic schedules.

If you are expecting a high sales pitch,

you won’t receive that type of treatment from Lizette.

Why, Lizette even offered the use of her garage for our moving sale!

Lizette isn’t just a Realtor; she is our friend.

Amanda and Ronnie Basham
Richmond, KY

2006-04-09T15:21:00.000-07:00

Lizette was our Realtor through the sale and purchase of four properties.

She was always available for any questions we had.

We found her to be professional in her field,

someone who stays on top of things and a go-getter.

Also she is extremely helpful and patient.

By the way, one of our homes sold in 8 hours:

the other in two weeks!

Oscar & Linda Holt
Richmond, KY

2006-04-09T15:17:00.000-07:00

When my husband and I decided to search for a larger home for our family we worried about how we’d find the time.

We’d never sold a home before and searching for the right one

to buy can be time consuming.

Lizette made it easy.

She found us the perfect home in the school district we wanted

within weeks and sold our house for close to our asking price

in just a month and a half!

She took the stress out of the entire process.

Michele Hill
Executive Producer WKYT-TV
Lexington, KY

2006-04-09T15:13:00.000-07:00

I relocated from Las Vegas and I liked the idea that Lizette was extremely knowledgeable of the central Kentucky area.

She wasn’t pushy and was genuinely interested in finding

the perfect house for me.

My experience with Lizette was enjoyable & effortless.
I gained a dreamhome and a good friend.
I highly recommend that you trust her

to sell your home or find your next one!

Nancy Chambers
Richmond, KY

2006-04-09T15:10:00.000-07:00

I have been meaning to write you for weeks

to thank you for everything you have done in helping us

purchase Tessa’s new “home away from home.”

We have never had a Realtor that we became attached to,

as we did you, or that had the personal touch that you do.

You made it so easy.

Thank you for all the references for home owners insurance and all the information regarding transferring the utilities,

having the house inspected and on and on.

It would have been hard for me to do this

from another state without you.
Thank you for EVERYTHING!

Dr. Betty Raney and Tessa Raney
Indianapolis, IN
Richmond, KY

2006-04-09T15:07:00.000-07:00

We met Lizette at an open house.

Although that particular home didn’t meet our needs,

we explained what we wanted and the price range.

Within a few days she had found a builder to customize

and build us the perfect home.

She also was a great asset in the sale of our home in Georgetown

(sold within 1 week!).

Lizette is very energetic, knowledgeable & friendly.

We would recommend her to others & will use her help

for our own future real estate needs.

She goes out of her way to make your home buying

or selling experience a good one.

Lizette keeps in contact with us & we have become good friends.

Dave & Lisa Caudill
Richmond, KY

2006-04-09T15:04:00.000-07:00

Lizette is a hard working Realtor knows how to find you the house that you are dreaming about. She found us a great house in a great neighborhood.

We are very happy with our home and appreciate the hard work that she did in looking for our house.
We recommend her all the way!

Sean & Dina Egan
Haley & Matthew Egan
Berea, KY

2006-04-09T14:59:00.000-07:00

As first time home-buyers, we never dreamed

that buying our new home would be so simple!

Lizette made the whole process as quick and easy as possible.

She is very knowledgeable, professional

and always there when you need her.

We will recommend her to anyone we know

that is looking to buy a new home.

Jim & Kim Hisle
Richmond, KY