Sheri Dettman & Associates Lenders
United American Mortgage Corporation
- NameDean Rathbun
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Testimonials
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5 Stars - Kayla was outstanding, she was very knowledgeable about the area and helped guide us to the perfect place. She was very responsive, had excellent communication and very detailed oriented. We will definitely use her again.
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- Cheryl Armstrong
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5 Stars - "The word "Home" conjurs up different things to different people, but for me, it became, over time, super-charged with a sense of longing but resignment, having been a multiple home owner at one stage and walking away from it all to experience what inevitably became a determinedly nomadic existence. "Home" eventually became a distant thing that belonged to other people, something other folk enjoyed, an experience I once had but was maybe never going to happen again, like a trip to that diving island in Fiji I'd never go to again, even though I loved it, or that place in London I should have kept, but didn't, and at times searching for where "Home" might be. I would throw darts against a map pinned on the wall, wondering if they'd stick onto some place I never thought about and like magic "Home" would happen again. But it didn't. My besties who have a place in Palm Desert (a place I felt calm and very creative in) wanted me to stick the dart there and, never really wholly engaging in the idea, eventually I agreed to meet their friend Betsy Justice and, after much discussion, we went on a journey together. A road trip really. I rode shotgun with her as she took me on adventures of the idea of "Home" and what it might look like in the many ways that others see as "Home" and many times I just knew there wasn't enough gas in the world to get me there and just let her drive that car alongside a stubborn critter that just didn't believe you could actually get anywhere anymore. And then at times I realised it was she who was sitting shotgun beside me and taking in the mysterious WTF of what even I didn't know what it was I was looking for. And eventually it shapeshifted into understanding. And here's the thing: The world is populated with people who call themselves "Real Estate Agents" and that's just fine. It's also populated, though in a lesser degree, with people who ride shotgun with your dreams, even though you don't even think your dream lives out there in the world anymore, and that simple strong powerful energy of someone just wanting you to find the thing you want, or don't even know you want, but riding shotgun with you in an adventure to find the place - The Place - that make your heart sing, that makes you feel safe, that makes you feel the world is actually alright - is rare and extremely special. I'm a Home Owner now. Not a Property Owner. Not a House Owner. I got "Home". I have keys in my hand. They're mine. Thank you Betsy Justice, for riding shotgun with me or me riding with you, who gives a crap. We got me there. We got me Home. "
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- Gregg Masuak, CA
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We have used Sheri on two transactions, one buying, one selling. Both were easy. Sheri is very professional, knows her business and the area very well. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, Sheri and her team will get the job done!
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- Jim Spencer, NH
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5-Stars Sheri and her team were such a pleasure to work with. She is responsive, knowledgeable and helpful in many different ways. She provided contacts and referrals for different services which helped us greatly since we are new to the area. I am highly recommending her and would use her services in the future.
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- Lana L, CA
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5 Stars - My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Lauren Seuss during our journey as first time homebuyers. We could not be happier with the outcome, largely due to the great help from Lauren. As first time homebuyers, the entire process of searching for and purchasing a home was an extremely stressful and overwhelming thought for us. Lauren immediately eased that stress and turned it into hope and excitement. She made herself available via text, call, email and in-person at all times, even during unforeseen events in which she was given short notice. Lauren worked around the clock to accommodate to both of our schedules and always did so with a smile and positive energy. She made the home buying process fun and exciting. Lauren was patient, kind and personable throughout the entire process, answering our never-ending questions while affirming any and all of our ideas, concerns and eagerness to learn. Lauren advocated for us from the day we met her until the day we got our keys (and still to this day). We have, and will continue to, refer all of our local friends and family to Lauren and the team. We will continue to use Lauren in any future home endeavors. We are forever grateful for her help and we are so happy with our new La Quinta home!
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- Zachary Whittet, CA
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"Team Dettman is amazing. We worked exclusively with Lisa, who was thoughtful, thorough, pleasant, fun and knowledgable. She took us everywhere until we found the look and feel we wanted and then she helped us find our ideal spot. It was an intense process over a few weeks and Lisa was always helping and being the guide we needed to finder new home. Her knowledge of the area was vast and current."
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- Thomas Denison, CA
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I have to say this was the best experience. I sold my mom’s condo in California after her death!! My brother met Kayla and advised me to go with her ! My brother passed away in July ! Kayla Cunard went above and beyond!!!! She was amazing! She was so understanding that I had lost both my mom and brother in less than a year! Both died of natural causes !! I can’t thank her or her team enough!! I live in Indiana and needed to sell mom’s home in California!!! I recommend her and the entire staff!!!! Thank you all so much!! It was emotional for me to sell mom’s home but they all helped me !!! I would give them not 5 stars but 10 stars if I could!!! The best realtors ever!!!
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- Janet Frost, Indiana
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Hi Sheri, Your email reminded me that I forgot to thank you for the nice card we received from you a few weeks back. We really enjoyed working with you, and you made the whole selling process so simple and painless for us. It was well worth the ten-year wait. :) Bryden mentioned that he referred his good friend Dustin to you and said he was impressed with the service you provided to Dustin and his family. I was in Palm Springs for a few days last week and visited with Jen & Charles. They also said they were very happy with you & your team and quite liked your easy-going style. Well done Sheri and best wishes for many more years of success. -Mark & Terry
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- Mark & Terry, Canada
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5 Stars - We had the pleasure of working with Kayla, a local real estate expert, and our experience was exceptional. Kayla's extensive knowledge of the area shone through as she guided us effortlessly through our homebuying process. Professional, kind, and incredibly patient, Kayla made the entire journey enjoyable. The process was smooth, and her excellent communication skills kept us informed at every step. Kayla's dedication and responsiveness set her apart. We felt supported and confident throughout, and thanks to her, we're now happily settled into our perfect home. For a top-notch real estate professional, we highly recommend Kayla!
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- Bill & Melissa Cook, CA
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5 Stars Thank you Sheri and her support staff for helping us find a great deal in Palm Desert. We have purchased several homes in our years and this was smooth sailing from the start. It was very beneficial to be kept informed as it was a probate issue. We felt that Shari literally held our hand through the whole process. Very professional!!
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- Dave Morton, CA
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Sheri followed up with up us a year later after we initially spoke and then we decided to do another project in a different city. She was just checking in with us and it was perfect timing! We were looking for a short-term rental property in the Palm Desert area and she said she has just the right realtor for the job! That was Kayla Cunard! Kayla is very well informed on the locations and restrictions of short-term rentals and took us to see exactly what fit our needs. She was patient and took the time to walk us around and find us the perfect place. Throughout the process she was efficient, on top of it all, had answers to every question and got the deal closed in about a week! Kayla went above and beyond what a normal realtor would do by trying to problem solve before the problem even arose! She even took measurements of the space for us and received some of our packages. She gave us referrals for utilities, cleaning people, handymen, etc... It was the smoothest, most pleasant real estate transaction we've had. Thank you Kayla and Sheri
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- Hope Erickson
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Sheri, I just wanted to drop a note to say how much I appreciated the professional and timely way you and your staff managed the sale of my home! Top shelf from listing to closing! 5 stars for you! The consummate professional as always. Thank you for getting this done...
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- Don Ferguson, Canada
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5 Stars - We had the pleasure of working with Kayla! All I can say was AMAZING? It was such an easy and smooth process. We totally recommend her and hope to work together in the future. Thank you Kayla ?? God Bless You Always!
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- Olga Hernandez, CA
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5 Stars - We just purchased our wonderful home at Santa Rosa Cove in La Quinta and could not be happier! Kayla Cunard was so amazing from start to finish. We saw a home when we were out of the country but it felt rather overwhelming. Kayla was understanding and so helpful when we returned home to see the property. That first property was not the right one, but she texted when a new one came on the market. We love the one that we purchased and Kayla was there every step of the way. Always available, always positive and always amazing. She did our walk through as we live out of town, and then met us the next day with our keys. We really cannot say enough of the fantastic job that Kayla did! Thank you so much for facilitating our dream home! I highly recommend Kayla to anyone looking for a wonderful person and an amazing agent in the desert!
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- Wendy and Steve Brooks
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5 Stars - We really feel an obligation to give Kayla Cunard with Sheri Dettman & Associates a lot of praise. We need to thank Sheri Dettman for the introduction to Kayla via telecon and then we had the opportunity to meet in person on a quick visit to the Coachella Valley to view homes personally. Kayla was described as one of the agencies’ best buyers’ representatives and she did not fail. We are confident that she represents sellers as well. Kayla was well organized and presented herself with experience and knowledge of the communities and neighborhoods we had prepared in advance of homes to view. We found Kayla to be an ideal listener in understanding and identifying what we were seeking so she could facilitate and assist us in timesaving research. During our home search we hit a few dead ends, but that didn’t dissuade our pursuit with Kayla. From our home in the Seattle area, Kayla provided visits, video, and critique of homes we were interested in from internet research. She went the extra mile both figuratively and literally to provide the information and feel of being in each home visited. After our purchase, Kayla is still available to our every request. She is a great communicator and very responsive in addressing a variety of requests. We highly recommend Kayla for your real estate needs be it buying or selling. We are highly confident that you will not be disappointed. 5 Star Attention and Service! Bob and Ginny L.
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- Bob & Ginny L, WA
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5 Stars Working with Kayla Cunard has been a great pleasure. She was instrumental in finding the right home for us in the Coachella Valley, and she was continuing eager to do whatever she could to make the purchase process as seamless as possible.
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- Howard Wiens, Canada
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5 Stars - Kayla was a strong ally in the purchase of my home. I found her to be very intuitive, honest, market savvy and I was continually impressed by her dedication to me as a client. In a market as competitive as this I felt I was blessed by having an agent who negotiated very well, looked out for my interests and wasn't afraid to give advice. There are numerous instances where she went over and above what would be considered great service. The true tell of her dedication to clients came after the sale where she continued to assist and advise. This was the best experience I have had with a realtor.
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- Jim Koi
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5 Stars Lisa-has just been amazing from the start of our search through the entire process. She made this the most enjoyable process and we were a little nervous since we have never purchased a home in California. She explained everything so clearly and was very prompt and professional in getting back to us with all of our questions. We also can tell how well she is respected based on how smooth everything went. Lisa gave us several sub contractors to call for some of the services we needed such as pool service company, Gardner, Handyman, Plumber, painter. Everyone of them was so polite and helpful to us and feel we could have never found all of these great companies and individuals on our own. We give 5 Stars to you Lisa for everything you did for us! Thank you! Steve & Amy
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- Steve Graves, MN
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Hi Sheri! We couldn’t be happier…glad we sold when we did, got our asking price, as well as selling furnishings outside of escrow. Also, we got a “full” refund from PGAWEST membership within a couple of weeks after we sold! Not bad, huh? ?? We love our place in Indian Wells and enjoy the community very much. It was great timing all the way around. Have no regrets! Thanks to you & Lisa for serving us…win/win! ??
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- Cheryl Peck
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5 -Stars We were assisted by Lauren Seuss in the recent purchase of a home in La Quinta. She was exceptional: Communicative, responsive, thorough, helpful, warm and friendly. Also, great knowledge of the area and willingness to go above and beyond to introduce us to the community. Thank you, Lauren!
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- Terri Barton, CA
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5 Stars - Sheri listed our home in PGA West at the right price. It sold and closed quickly. Sheri knows the market. She is practical and savvy. Communication was easy, because Sheri is easy to reach by email, phone and text. We would highly recommend Sheri.
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- Barbara Ross Earle, CA
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5 Stars - My husband and I recently purchased a new home in La Quinta where we had the pleasure of working with Kayla Cunard! She was extremely knowledgeable of the market and a fantastic resource to us as we explored the area. I felt Kayla listened to our wants and did a great job of leading us to our dream location. We were able to confidently count on her throughout the entire process which was a huge help being that we were 500 miles away. Without a doubt we would chose to work with Kayla again in the future.
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- Laura and Steve Sabahi, CA
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5 Stars "We worked with Betsy Justice for over a year during 2 winter seasons to buy our desert home. She is consistently positive and encouraging. She proved to be a trustworthy partner during the purchase process and was always available for frequent texts, calls and emails. Thank you, Betsy!"
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- Scott & Kim Huizenga
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5 Stars "Betsy Justice is delightful! I am so pleased to have connected with her and highly recommend her. She has a wonderful positive attitude and doesn't let anything distract from her quest to find the perfect home that matches all your specifications. Best of all, she managed my expectations so that I was never taken by surprise and always had a solution (or two) for little glitches that might arise in the process--and we had a few glitches that she took the initiative to overcome smoothly. I ended up with a dream home that is even better than I imagined at the beginning of the process. Thank you, thank you, Betsy!"
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- Patricia Hogan, OR
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Hi Sheri, Thank you very much for getting this wrapped up. Job well done! It was a pleasure working with you. Sincerely, Kurt
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- Kurt, AZ
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We worked with Kayla to find us an investment property in Indio and from the very beginning she was super responsive, knowledgeable about every neighborhood in the area and helpful in answering every question we had. We don’t live in the Palm Springs area so Kayla was our eyes and ears on the ground and she listened to what we wanted and helped guide our search toward the perfect house. It was because of her strong relationships in the area that we got the deal we did! We’d absolutely recommend her to anyone and everyone looking in the Palm Springs area!
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- Brianna Chavez, CA
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5 Stars - Thank you to Kayla Cunard for making our experience of buying a home in La Quinta such an enjoyable experience. Kayla went above and beyond on our behalf to ensure our buying experience was flawless. Her attention to detail, responsiveness and knowledge of the valley were just what we were looking for in an agent and she’s also a lovely person. A positive experience from start to finish
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- Sven and Kristine Hutchinson
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5 Stars - We were very lucky to work with Kayla Cunard. She hung in with us from our first visit to the area through our final decision to relocate to La Quinta from Florida any year later. She was proactive in looking for properties especially during this time of low inventory and definitely understood what we were looking for. Since we did not live in the area, Kayla was always willing to show us a house via facetime and she always responded right away to any questions or concerns. Thank you Kayla for always being there through this very stressful process!
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- Janice Pollakoff, CA
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5 Stars We were very happy with the service that Lisa provided. She was professional, knowledgeable, and strategic. She invested time to learn our wants and needs in order to research and present options that fit our lifestyle. The entire Sherri Dettman team was terrific and supportive. The process was smooth, highlighted by communications that were timely and seamless. Lisa was able to leverage her experience to appropriately guide us and she shared insights on the market conditions that were invaluable to us as we successfully completed our transaction. We would highly recommend Lisa and the entire team. They are A+ and every client will feel they are in very good, professional hands.
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- Michael Yang, CA
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I have to recommend Sheri's Rea Estate agency. We bought our current PGA home through her and sold our prior residence with her too! I've bought and sold over twenty homes in my career, and Sheri is absolutely the best.
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- David Gleason, CA
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5 Stars - I cannot express how grateful I am for Sheri’s outstanding service. From the beginning to the end of the home selling process, Sheri demonstrated a level of knowledge and professionalism that exceeded our expectations. She provided valuable insights into current trends, pricing strategies, and potential challenges. She assisted us in making informed decisions throughout the entire process. Something that truly set Sheri apart was when she brought her entire team to meet us at the onset of the home selling journey. This gave us great confidence in the entire team’s capabilities. She kept us informed through every stage of the process, providing regular updates and promptly responding to texts, emails, and phone calls. Thank you, Sheri, and team, for making the sale of our home a positive and successful experience!
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- Melissa & Bill Cook, CA
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5 Stars - I first reached out to Sheri in May 2021, as my fiance and I were interested in buying a home in the desert. She connected us with Kayla Cunard and it was a fantastic match from the beginning. As first time homebuyers, we really didn't know much...from the process to a lot of the terminology. Kayla was such an amazing resource and put us at ease from day one. We kept in touch throughout the summer...really waiting for the right home to become available. When we found it in October, the process was smooth and we felt like we were in such good hands from start to finish. Kayla was always available by phone, email, or text. She's bubbly and so easy to talk to...I always enjoyed our conversations and updates. She answered questions, she advised us on next steps in the process...we never felt worried or unsure. It was such a great feeling and I will recommend her to ANYONE looking for a desert home. We can't wait for this next chapter in our lives and will always be so grateful to Kayla and Sheri for making it happen. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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- Marie Garofalo
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Hi Sheri, I trust this finds you well and keeping busy in the PD market. Thanks for the note and I did want to thank you for what was truly a seamless sale of our house in Escena. Sincerely, Rick & Jenda
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- Rick & Jenda, Canada
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"We were very pleased with Sheri's service. She responded to emails and telephone calls in a very timely manner. She was also always ready to go the extra mile to insure closure. You will not go wrong giving her your listing. Janice Stratychuk Indian Wells, Ca. "
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- Janice Stratychuk, Canada
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5 Stars "Sheri Dettman and her team handled the sale of my condo and the purchase of a new home and I couldn't have been more pleased with both transactions. Based on the marketing research Sheri provided, the list price and timing was right on the money! First offer accepted closing escrow was a breeze with the guidance and oversight from Sheri. Now on to the new home! I was placed in the extremely capable hands of Betsy Justice. Let me start by saying Betsy is the consummate professional. Not only is Betsy at the top of her game in real estate, she brings a wealth of knowledge in construction which allows her to identify potential problems or benefits in any home we walked thru. Our journey to find the perfect home was long and arduous but Betsy never gave in or gave up. Her determination and tenacity lead me to my dream home I'm grateful beyond words. Thank you to Sheri, Betsy and all the people behind the scenes that this a stellar real estate company!"
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- Susan Lamparter, CA
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5 Stars - "We were represented by Betsy Justice. Betsy has represented my wife and I in multiple transactions. She is extremely organized and professional. She ran point on our last transaction which was incredibly helpful. She has a great knowledge of the area and spent a great deal of time locating an ideal property for us. We will continue to use Betsy and would highly recommend her to others."
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- Dave Kinnett, CA
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5-Stars - My husband and I had a great experience with Kayla Cunard and the Sheri Dettman team! She is very knowledgeable, sweet and professional. She had a lot of patience with us as our home search spanned a few years. She showed us several homes and when we finally found the right one she guided us through the process smoothly. No problems at all! I would definitely recommend Kayla and Sheri Dettman to anyone in the market for a home in the desert. Thanks Kayla!
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- Kim Edwards
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5-Stars - "The bottom line is that within 41 days, with the help and direction of Sheri Dettman and Lisa I sold my house of 20 years, bought a smaller place nearby, got top dollar for the house, a good deal on the smaller place AND had a good time doing it (as opposed to excruciating experiences I’ve had doing this stuff in the past. I interviewed four agents and easily chose Sheri for her friendly, prompt, and professional demeanor as well as her very experienced abilities. I met Lisa through Sheri who turned out to have the same qualities (they call themselves teammates). What I really liked about them both, and perhaps more important, was their calming, sympathetic responsiveness to my enduring nervousness throughout the whole deal. I’m an edgy guy, especially in the face of such a life changing affair. They made it all happen in a fun, step by step and very re-assuring manner, and I was only homeless for five days. No one will ever know if they were THAT good or I just got lucky, but in talking to escrow agents and others they work closely with, it’s evident that they are either really good or lucky on a regular basis. I heartily recommend either one or both of them if you can pull it off. Sincerely, Bruce Vogel
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- Bruce Vogel, CA
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5 Stars - Great job. Kayla was professional and courteous. Sally & I are so pleased and highly recommend Kayla.
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- Steve Elorriaga, OR
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Dear Sheri Dettman and Associates, My husband and I would highly recommend SDA to help one navigate the buying or selling of a home in Palm Springs area. He was knowledgeable, patient, thorough and very professional. He listened to all our needs and wants and tailored our search perfectly to show us many homes that fit those parameters. He went over and beyond to provide us with analytical data to inform us of the current market. He also has answered any questions or concerns we have since escrow has closed. We are thrilled with our purchase and we now consider SDA not just our agent but our friend. We are most appreciative of his expertise and kindness and would be happy to be a reference. Sincerely, Scott and Linda Lasher
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- Scott & Linda Lasher, Sacramento
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"We were so fortunate to connect with Betsy Justice as we began our second home search in the desert. From the moment we met her we knew it was a great match. Betsy helped us through the entire process with her expertise, professionalism, understanding, creative solutions to bumps in the process, and overall patience with all our questions. We couldn't have asked for better support and a nicer person to work with. We highly recommend Betsy Justice as she will work her magic to find you that perfect home that best fits your style and needs!! "
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- Cindy Schubert, OR
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5 Stars - Re Sheri Dettman & Associates I want to thank Betsy Justice for being an amazing realtor. Knowledgeable and personable, Betsy has guided me through so many real estate deals, always with the personal touch. Her knowledge shows the experience that she has and it’s 5 star rated! If you want to do business in the desert, there’s only one person to call - that’s Betsy Justice.
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- Charlie Escola, CA
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5 Stars - Excellent service and follow up. Lisa was extremely knowledgeable about the area and touring houses with her was a pleasure. Definitely steered us in the right direction and the perfect home for us. Highly recommend Lisa and Sheri Dettman & Associates!
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- Dawn Lee
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5 Stars - Kayla was fantastic and went above and beyond to help me with so much. I highly recommend this true professional!!!
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- Don & Tracy Lloyd
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We've worked with Sheri Dettman and her staff 3 times. This time, we worked with Betsy Justice, an agent in Sheri's office. Betsy did a terrific job for us. We were in Naples FL, looking to buy a home in the desert. Betsy found properties, prequalified them to make sure the properties were what we were looking for and even gave us Facetime walk throughs. She narrowed down the possible choices. We came to the desert and bought the first one she showed us. Thank you Betsy and Sheri.
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- Mark Gordon
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5 Stars "Betsy did a great job helping us buy a house in Palm Springs. She was amazing at her knowledge of real estate and provided us excellent service throughout the entire purchase experience. We highly recommend Betsy to anyone looking for a top notch realter. "
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- Sherry & Doug Grant, Canada
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Sheri, we had some amazing help and leadership from your colleague Betsy. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her services to any of our friends.
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- Craig and Jennifer Robson
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5 Stars Sheri and her team are nothing short of a dream! They made everything so easy when I had to sell my father's home in La Quinta. I had to manage the sale from out-of-state, but it was a breeze with Sheri and her team on the ground to sort everything out. I'm so grateful to her and her team and I would recommend them to anyone!!
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- Mackenzie Austin, CA
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5 Stars - I had an excellent experience working with Betsy Justice for the second time. She is knowledgeable, patient and so experienced. Her help with the purchase extended even after the transaction as she shares all her knowledge of the area.
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- Laura Menicucci
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Very professional. Very smooth. Great marketing. Sold house after 7 days of listing. Got above price. The whole experience was great. Thank you again for the great job that you did for me I’ll never forget it and when my needs require your services you can bet I’ll call you.
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- James Dickey, California
About Sheri Dettman & Associates
Sheri Dettman & Associates is a leading full-service real estate group within Equity Union. Recognized as the desert’s leading marketing and sales experts, our strategy is simple: We strive to provide the highest level of service and satisfaction possible to our client base via a small group of real estate, administration, and marketing specialists whose combined and diverse skills and talents is stronger together than individually.After helping thousands of buyer clients find their desert home, we know that most of our buyer clients are investing in a lifestyle for their family and friends rather than just a home. For our seller clients we proactively invest in a marketing strategy, which will result in bringing a large pool of qualified buyers to each of our Palm Springs area home sellers. View our recent Palm Springs area sales transactions here.
As one of the top producing sales teams in North America, Sheri Dettman & Associates is proud to be, year after year, the number one seller of real estate volume per agent in the entire region and has consistently been named Best of the Best by Real Trends, the nation’s leading source of rankings.
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