Susan Swensson
"When my husband and I were looking to buy property in Nevada, my first thought was to call Joanna Rice. It's interesting that she is my ex-husband's wife, but she's a wonderful lady and an informed, attentive REALTOR(R)! We were very satisfied with her service, follow-up on all the details, and keeping us on track.

Susan Swensson
Department of Mathematics, De Anza College"

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Barbara Edwards
"Real Estate happiness is when you receive the very best and you will receive the very best from CENTURY 21 McGregor Inc. I did!!!...from introduction to completion!!! Owner, Georgia McGregor, is tops in the field. Joanna Rice is a most valuable and experienced agent who has represented me in several real estate transactions.

Barbara Edwards"

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Anne Blamire(R)
"Dear Joanna,
It has been a pleasure to work with you in the sale of 112 Rubicon Peak Lane.
I appreciated your professionalism and experience...they helped this transaction to go very smoothly. Looking forward to working with you again!

Fondly,

Anne Blamire(R)"

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Bruce Backa
"Service, knowledge, and visible competence are very important to me. I am a homeowner and a professional real estate investor, with more than 25 years of experience with each. When I first met Joanna, it was immediately clear to me that she was going to work harder, be more respectful of my time, and deliver more value than anyone I had worked with to date.

Over roughly the last 10 years, Joanna has managed three purchases and two sales for me. She never disappoints. If you want the best, choose Joanna. It's that simple.
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Christopher James O'Brien
"Joanna Rice has handled real estate transactions for several members of my family. I have also recommended her to others as they transistion to the Lake Tahoe area.

Joanna provides a comprehensive "no pressure" style which allowed me to delay my purchase until we received the right property at the right price. Her service doesn't end after the transaction is completed.

Her office is always open to assist in any issues you may have while settling into the area."

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Lynn & Barry Mainz
"While looking for a second vacation home for our family in Tahoe, a friend in the bay area said, "you HAVE to call our agent - she is phenomenal." We thought - great, but what makes her "phenomenal." We only needed a short time with Joanna Rice to know what they were talking about. Taking the time to uncover our needs and really understand what kind of house we were looking for, combined with her knowledge of the Tahoe area, enabled Joanna to find the perfect home for us in our price range.

After our first day looking, feeling the right house hadn't come along yet, we were driving back to the bay area when Joanna called and said we had to turn the car around to come back and see a house that was about to be listed. She felt strongly that this house would be "the one" and we needed to see it now. Her relationship with REALTORS(R) from other real estate agencies enabled us to view and get a head start on the purchasing process even before the for sale sign had gone up.

During the negotiation phase of our purchase, Joanna was very helpful and for us that was important because we were negotiating our purchase from the bay area.

While our house hunting and purchase experience with Joanna was wonderful, what makes Joanna exceptional is her willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty to help us after escrow closed. Joanna is the gift that keeps on giving and by that, we mean that she shows a genuine desire to help every time we call. From references for architects & contractors to restaurants and Tahoe information, Joanna always has the information we need and is so prompt in responding to our needs on a monthly basis. She even helps coordinate our cleaning service following our departure by keeping a spare key at her office and being our "billing liaison."

It's hard to believe that we've owned our vacation home in Tahoe for 2.5 years already due in large part to the efforts of Joanna. She not only found us the perfect home, but also continues to make our experience in Tahoe exceptional, every time we are here.

Fondly,
Lynn & Barry Mainz "

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Marilyn Gilmore
"Working with Joanna over the years on both the buy and sell sides has always been a very positive experience.

She gives of herself over 100% in her time and effort. She is dedicated, honest, always available for your needs and questions, trustworthy and above all knowledgeable."

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Mark Norman
"To Whom This Letter May Concern,

Re: Recommendation for Joanna Rice, REALTOR(R)

I am recommending Joanna Rice, real estate agent, as an excellent professional in the industry. I was interested in buying a condominium at Incline Village, Nevada. At the CENTURY 21 McGregor Realty Inc. office, I met Joanna Rice. She helped me to find a home unit in my price range, negotiated a price acceptable to both parties - buyer and seller - and arranged a home inspection by a qualified person. I was very pleased with her professional attitude. She provided unbiased opinions. We methodically searched and inspected condominiums. I appreciated her knowledge of various condo complexes. The purchase proceeded without a hitch. I was a happy customer, which I attribute to Joanna Rice. She is an example of why a person uses a real estate agent.

Sincerely,

Mark Norman
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Norma and Don Flaskerud
"Dear Joanna,
As you know, we are successful REALTORS(R) from the San Franscisco Bay area. Without your help, guidance and experience, we, with 20 years experience selling real estate, would never have been able to purchase property in Incline Village. We SO love our Incline home and appreciate the guidance you gave us in negotiating a good price, and getting through the inspection process, plus your familiarity with the town and all its neighborhoods.

Regards,
Norma and Don Flaskerud "

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Timothy Glaser
"As a personal testimonial I have nothing but good things to say about Joanna Rice. She is an outstanding real estate agent who takes the time to get to know her clients while working diligently in their behalf.

When I moved to Incline Village in 2001 I had to shop around for an agent who was willing to work within my budget and wasn't just looking to dump me into the most convenient piece of property to turn a quick profit. Joanna was the only agent that I came across who seemed truly concerned about my predicament and who would put in the time and effort to ensure that I was properly represented as a buyer. Through Joanna's perseverance I was able to purchase a condo that was a perfect fit for me and my family. I still consider Joanna a dear friend to this day.

Sincerely,
Tim Glaser "

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Susan Schnetz
"We are privileged to call Joanna Rice our friend and our realtor. She is truly a gifted, talented "people person".

We remember when Joanna was a brand new real estate agent motivated to do her best. Joanna is still motivated to do her best, but now that she has gained more knowledge and skills, she is an even better agent for her friends and clients.

A few years ago we purchased a home away from the lake and soon realized that it was a mistake. Joanna helped us to find a listing agent to sell it, then helped us find just the right new place - one actually better than our previous home. This is a good example of her abilities as a realtor and compassion as our friend.

Karl and Susan Schnetz
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Deborah Lenzi
"Joanna Rice represented us when we purchased our home in Incline Village.

With her knowledge, our lack of familiarity with the community and understanding of the local real estate market proved not to be problem. Joanna provided insights and willingly shared her knowledge and expertise.

Within a short period of time, she matched a home with our budget and expectations, and her commitment to us didn't stop there. She made our escrow experience one of the best we've had. Her follow-up to every detail was exceptional. When the need ever arises again, Joanna will be our realtor. Not only is she the best, we gained a life-long friend.

Steve & Deborah Lenzi "

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Jim Bishop
"It is with pleasure that I write this recommendation/testimonial for Joanna Rice.

I came to Incline Village with the purpose of buying a vacation home for my family. The CENTURY 21 McGregor Realty Inc sign was the first placard I come to and Joanna was the agent on duty at that time. I have previously purchased one property in my life; hence I was a little apprehensive about what I was letting myself in for. I felt a little naive as to the process and I wanted information and listings without really taking up a REALTOR'S(R) time. I guess I didn't know my real commitment and didn't want to string someone along or have them spend much of their time babysitting me. For some reason, I respect the time of others and attempt to do as much for myself as I can without involving them. I'm not sure where this comes from, but it's been my modus operandi forever.

To make a short story even shorter, Joanna offered to give me listings to check out myself and said to come back if I needed further assistance. This was what I personally wanted to hear. I got the information I needed without taking up much of her time, which to me de-obligated myself from any heavy sales tactics that I feared might ensue.

I couldn't have been more mistaken about the real estate person that Joanna is. I eventually picked out properties I wished to view and we did the walk throughs. I was left to evaluate the places myself, according to my own criteria, without any added commentary. If I had questions that she could answer, she did and if she couldn't, she got the information to me in the quickest manner she could. We made an offer on a condo, which was countered, and the owners accepted our counter to theirs.

Amazing to me, we completed all the interim requisite paperwork by fax. The deal closed in a month and I wasn't required to return until the day of closing.

Was it a good experience? Absolutely. Would I go to another agent in Incline should I choose to buy other property? Absolutely not. When people ask me who might be an agent to contact about property in Incline, I always reply with Joanna's name and directions to the CENTURY 21 McGregor Realty Inc offices. If and when I choose to sell my condo, I will sell it through Joanna.

Aside from the business aspect mentioned above, I feel I have a friend in Joanna. We continue to cross paths and that's perfect for me....


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Roy Graham
"Dear Joanna,

Thank you so much for the tremendous job you did in ensuring such a smooth closure to our purchase on Tyner Way. Sandra and I are delighted with the house and look forward to turning it into our 'home by the lake.'

I was very impressed at how diligent you have been through the whole process - you have professionally attended to all the detail no matter how small. And you have made the process fun as well! I still remember when we first met, the morning after a foot of snow had dropped, and you insisted on showing us all the relevant listed houses - we enjoyed the day and found exactly the right house. Based on our experience, you have an innate skill for rapidly assessing your client's needs and matching them with a property that 'feels right.'

And then that night, with more snow on the way, you worked hard to present the offer to the seller's agent. You shepherded the purchase very closely and we were rewarded with a trouble free closure and an excellent deal on the house. Also, you stayed with us after the purchase and ensured we remained happy buyers.

So, thank you again for doing such an outstanding job, and when it comes time to sell and trade-up, we will want you to represent us.

Sincerely,

Roy Graham
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Leslie and Hal Kruth
"A note about Joanna Rice:

Go no further! Work with this woman! You will not regret it one tiny bit!

Joanna is the best agent we have ever worked with(although I did this transaction without my husband because he was overseas). My husband is an attorney and, to put it kindly, often disparaging about the work that REALTORS(R) do. He feels that they too often practice law without the proper knowledge. So the first testament to Joanna is that my husband thought she was great. This is high praise!Believe me.

Joanna listens and is responsive. She is never judgmental, she is quiet and present without being intrusive when you are struggling to make a decision. She is not pushy. There is never an exasperated edge, a sigh when you have yet another question -- and there were a lot. She is kind and helpful. If she does not know the answer she is straight forward about it and gets the answer right away.

She is reasonable. Amazingly, when she recommended a roof inspector and the inspection was useless, she worked the problem and then offered to pay for it. We did not accept that offer, but it is a testament to her good faith.

She is organized. She is patient and knowledgeable. I was considering working with someone else when I found out that Joanna was finishing her term as president of the Local Board of REALTORS(R). I thought that I could not go wrong with someone who is appreciated by her peers and willing to do (what I can only guess is) a thankless job.

Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Joanna is her continuing care AFTER the close of the sale. We were out of the country and Joanna did our walk through. She wasn't tied up in legalistic worries. She was thoughtful and protected our interests. But best of all, when I moved in and was at a loss for contacts, Joanna was always there with a helping hand, offering to intercept deliveries, helpful with good people to get the job done. She still has my house key, at her request, in case something comes up while we are away....this is way beyond the call of duty.

Buying a house is hard! Joanna is the person you want by your side. She is truly terrific.

Thank you, Joanna, for all that you did and continue to do. We are very grateful.

Leslie and Hal Kruth


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