
About us
Chris and Shari work as a team. They have had their Real Estate Brokers Licenses for 15 years, and each can represent Real Estate Sellers, Buyers, Investors and Landlords. Their team includes a fully-licensed assistant broker - Danielle - who helps coordinate communications, transactions, marketing and closings. Additional e-mail - [email protected]. Additional DBA - Carpenter Realtors. Additional fax - (317) 333-7040.
Business highlights
Services we offer
Pre-Listing Consultation and Market Value Estimate, Property Tax Evaluation, Remodel and Repair Consultation, Residential Real Estate Sales
Amenities
Free Estimates
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"Dear [removed member name] - thank you! I really did enjoy meeting you and your son. I think you've chosen an excellent home - and I also think the sellers have priced it effectively. I purposely asked you not to tell me what price the For-Sale-By-Owner was asking so I could be completely unbiased in my assessment. I hope I've been able to balance my assessment of the risks you may encounter along with encouraging you that you've negotiated a good deal. Don't hesitate to reach out if you hit any obstacles along the way - or need a referral for expert advice regarding the physical condition of the home. Thanks again!"
I have not submitted my forms yet for the property tax appeal. I am preparing the data in order to submit the property tax appeal and feel confident that I have been provided the necessary details to succeed.
I have been given the data, told how to utilize the data and offered follow up if needed to work with the assessor's office.
"Thank you for your review! We are happy to help with your appeal. Please let us know how the process goes and we'll provide additional information if required. Happy to help!"
"Thank you! We so enjoyed meeting you and seeing your family home! It's a great house and will be a wonderful option for the next family. Thank you for sharing a bit of the family history. It is obvious that your folks loved this home and enjoyed raising their family there. Thanks again for calling on us!"
"Thank you for the feedback! It was our pleasure to work with you. We understand how confusing the property tax assessments can be - especially when they flucutate from year to year. Please feel free to reach out at any time if you need more help!"
"Thank you so much [member name removed]! I know the process was so difficult for you manage from out of state. While it took longer and was much more challenging than expected, I am glad that we were able to be your "Hands and Feet" on the ground to keep things moving forward and push the marketing out there to generate interest in the home."
I requested a Real Estate appraisal from Chris and Shari Dykes. Within two days of the request I received a complete and very detailed appraisal of my property.
"Thank you Member! We appreciate the chance to work with you and hope the information will make a challenging process a little easier. Just let us know if you need more help or would like us to speak directly to anyone involved. Thanks again! Chris"
"Thank you member! As always - we want what's best for any clients - even if we just offer advice. We're so glad this opportunity came together for you. Let us know if you ever need any other help!"
"Thanks! We're so glad to have you back in the Indy area! LOVE the new house!"
"Thank you so much [member name removed]! It was a pleasure working with you and we're so happy that you've been able to move on to the next phase of your life! Thank you for being patient and following our strategy. I think the timing worked out perfectly!"
Every step of the way, Chris and Shari went above and beyond to guide us through both transactions. Rather than get into all the many specifics, we can report that they were exceptional. We would not have wanted anyone else by our side.
Like so many, our home is our biggest investment. With that in mind, it is vitally important to choose the right agent who will deliver outstanding results every step of the way. With Chris and Shari, they not only met our high expectations, they exceeded them.
And that is why, we give them the highest recommendation possible, and strongly encourage anyone who is thinking of buying and/or selling their home, to call Chris and Shari.
"Thank you so much for your kind words and confidence in us. We've enjoyed working together and are so excited for this new phase of your family's life!"
"Thank you! I remember fondly our first meetings with the dog, kids and chaos! Your home showcased itself and everything you did to it was perfect for the next homeowner. I'm so glad you chose to work with us. I know you had other options and had a lot of decisions to make. I truly enjoyed working with you and getting to know the kids! Congratulations on your move!"
Chris came to the interview prepared with comps and suggestions as well as information about his company and his track record of successful sales. His knowledge of the area was also a factor. We chose Chris over the others; and were happy with our choice. His aced his interview!
We really appreciated his professionalism, enthusiasm, knowledge of the area, caring attitude and the resources he provided that helped us prepare the house to sell so quickly. He provided exceptional service during the entire process.
We would use Chris again.
While I was less than pleased with the amount of the commission, I was extraordinarily pleased with the quality of Chris's work. Let's face it; the first tour of your house is online. So the pictures on MLS need to be extraordinary. I was thrilled with the professional quality of the pictures Chris took. I made some tweaks to the summary, but overall, his presentation was excellent. We got an offer in two days, and the buyer matched our price. I give Chris all the credit for the quick sale. He was smart and assertive - holding an open house the first weekend. Even though we already had an offer, Chris held the open house anyway to secure backup offers which I believe is a smart strategy.
During the option period, we had hiccups. The buyer wanted a new roof. My insurance wouldn't pay for it despite the opinions of three contractors. But with Chris's guidance, we reached a compromise that we could all agree upon. Chris has the rare combination of talent and temperment. When I was annoyed with the insurance, the buyer's insistence on a new roof, the whole of the intermidably complicated process - Chris gave sound advice - quietly talking me off the ledge. The guy is simply unflappable. He's good. Really good. And we are now former Fishers homeowners because he is just that good.
I also really liked the fact that he was always available by phone or email. He ALWAYS returned calls the same day. During a home sale, often timing is key. Chris is aware of that fact and always responsive. And he made responding to him easy with e-documents that were user-friendly.
I guess the moral of this lengthy review is you get what you pay for. I still don't like the fact we paid a total commisssion of almost 16,000 bucks (that includes the buyer's and our agent). But truth be told, Chris and Shari are likely worth every nickel. If I had another house to sell in Indiana, I'd choose them again.
"Thank you! You guys were great to work with and I enjoyed getting to know your family. I trust that you're loving the new house and that it's a place you'll spend many happy years! Thanks again for choosing to work with us!"
"Thanks Guys! You were so great to work with! Shari and I are so pleased that everything worked out for you and the boys to find that next home that will take care of your family for years to come! Looking forward to seeing how you'll make it your own!"
"Thank you for your kind words! We enjoyed working with you and getting to know your family (including dear [removed member name]!). We're both so excited for you to enjoy your new home and look forward to hearing about how you make it exclusively your own for years to come!"
Once we found the home we liked, Chris took all of the necessary actions in contacting the selling agent to place a reasonable offer on the home. He recommended a price that we should offer, compared to what the house was listed at and in relation to similar homes in the area. He also covered topics like closing cost negotiations and a home warranty. As a first time home buyer, this was incredibly comforting.
After the home inspection, Chris negotiated with the other agent to cover certain repair costs of the 100 year old home. He also maintained great lines of communication with the loan officer at the bank. When the time came to sign our official offer on the house, he made it incredibly easy to do this digitally via E-Mail. This was incredibly convenient, we were able to sign offers/counter offers from our desks during the workday. The selling agent turned out to be an incredible pain to work with (see below), but Chris remained positive and ensured us that even though we didn't hear from the selling agent for weeks at a time, he didn't think there was anything to worry about. The selling agent just happened to be terrible at email communication.
We were able to close on our home the very last day of March, and everything went incredibly smooth with the closing process. Chris remained in contact with us weeks after the closing date, to monitor the status of the repair work that was agreed upon at the closing. A check was made out to a contractor at the closing ($1,800), and needless to say this work did not get done by the contractor in a timely fashion. Chris and Shari PERSONALLY refunded us a check for the amount that was agreed upon in the closing, and sought out a refund directly from the selling agent - because at that time, we didn't feel comfortable with the unreliable nature of the contractor who was slated to do the work. Chris went well beyond his means to ensure that we were taken care of.
I'd love to say it was stressful, but it wasn't at all. Chris took care of all the heavy lifting! He was incredibly professional, handled all of the necessary paperwork, and took the right steps in closing on our house in a timely fashion. There aren't very many people out there nowadays who do their job with this much passion and ensure their clients are satisfied.
There's a reason this duo is highly rated on Angie's List and are Super Service Award winners! I'd recommend them to anyone.
"Wow! Thank you for the great feedback! You were so much fun to work with, and I really enjoyed getting to know you and your extended family. One of our greatest rewards comes from getting to know great people and see them making exciting moves in their lives. I love your new house, and look forward to seeing how you make it your own. Again, thank you so much for the positive response!"
We strongly recommend Chris and Shari for your transition into the perfect home, for either buying, selling or both. Overall they are very professional, understand your needs and are extremely knowledgeable of the industry.
"Thank you so much for choosing to work with us! Shari and I really enjoyed getting to know you and your sons during the process! You are a joy to work with, and we are just thrilled that you feel so great about your new home! We know your neighbors miss you both, but it's also great to see a young couple starting their family in the house where you raised yours!"
"Dear [member name removed] - it is so bittersweet to have helped you sell your home just so you could move away to Florida! We miss you in Carmel, but also know that you've found the perfect place for your career and retirement! Looking forward to spending time with you when you come back to Indiana for your regular visits!"
We highly recommend this real estate team. We walked away with an amazing house and a new friend. We are already planning on when we can show him what we have done to improve the home!
"We enjoyed working through the process with you both! I know it can be a challenge to purchase a bank-owned or short-sale house. You were very patient with what was a very unpredictable process! I absolutely love what you've done to improve, renovate and make this house a home! I can see you there for years to come!"
"Dear Member, it was our pleasure to work with you. Thank you for selecting us - and allowing us to work together! I know it's both an exciting and stressful process - so we appreciate that you trusted us enough to let us guide you. It's great to see how happy you are with your new home!"
"Thanks so much member! I know it has been a complicated process and I appreciate your patience and cooperation throughout! The banks tend to make things more confusing and frustrating than necessary, but when we work with them it leaves you with the best possible outcome so that you're ready to move on to the next part of your lives!"
"Dear Member - we can't thank you enough for trusting us to take care of your family! It has been such a pleasure getting to know you and your extended family. Our work together symbolizes what we love about this business - bulding relationships that go beyond a simple real estate transaction. You have been a blessing to us and our family. Thanks again! Chris and Shari"
"I’m SO sorry you were so disappointed with us. Your review came as a surprise to us because we really care deeply about our clients and take their needs very personally. As you’ll see from the 20-30 other consistently positive, “A” reports and “Pages of Happiness” we’ve had, our clients always end up feeling like we take good care of them. It just doesn’t sound like either Shari or me to be so irresponsible. Our correspondence record shows that we connected with you and [name removed] every day (and sometimes twice a day) from the end of March through the beginning of May. We shared more than 30 personal, house search-specific email communications back and forth with you in fewer than 30 days. In addition, we have records of phone calls and voicemail follow up with you and/or [name removed] during that period. That does not include the times we went house hunting together or sent search results from the MLS system for your review. Do you think it is possible that there was a gap in communication or perception? We’d really love to discuss the process and figure out what could have gone wrong. We can’t fix anything if we don’t know that something is wrong. Sincerely, Chris and Shari Dykes"
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