I recently had the pleasure of working with Ray Hoess-Brooks, and I cannot express my gratitude and satisfaction enough. From start to finish, his commitment to professionalism, expertise, enthusiasm and genuine care made the process of selling my one-of-a-kind mansion an absolute delight.

I knew my country manor at the outskirts of Springfield, built by the founder of the Peter Pan Buslines empire, would be a difficult sale because it was architecturally eclectic with a marriage of mid-century modern and 1980s Dynasty aesthetics. It would take a special buyer to appreciate this mansion, and an even more special realtor to sell it!

I had met with two other realtors previously. One was a soccer mom, who didn’t think anyone would appreciate an indoor koi pond or a full-sized henhouse near the beach. Another was a semi-retiree who didn’t see the purpose of a karaoke club inside the mansion, or the function of a bedroom with mirrors on all four walls. When Ray toured the manor, he became instantly enthusiastic and saw the potential in these amenities to the right buyer.

But, having the right fabulous amenities does not a sale make. Ray had to match this eccentric home to the right buyer. This was where his skills really shined. His marketing strategy was nothing short of brilliant. The attention to detail in crafting a narrative for my property, coupled with stunning visuals that highlighted its architectural grandeur, set the listing apart from the rest. Ray’s expertise in leveraging various platforms and networks ensured that my mansion received the exposure it deserved.

In the end, I was sad to part with my beloved mansion, but Ray made it a little easier by selling it for $200,000 over the listing price! This gave Ray the distinction of selling the first single family home in Springfield for over $1,000,000!! I wholeheartedly recommend Ray Hoess-Brooks to anyone, with or without a fabulous mansion, seeking a seamless, professional, and truly exceptional real estate experience.