A Client Story – Selling a Parent's Home

Jason Smith has graciously shared his story about working with Mark Thudium to sell his Parent's home, which was also his childhood home.

My wife and I have known Mark for several years. We previously lived in the same neighborhood in the Conestoga Valley area. A few years ago, my friend was looking to work with a calm and easy-going Realtor, and I knew Mark would be a good match. I observed as Mark worked successfully with my friend, and I knew if I ever needed a Realtor, he'd be who I'd call.

In 2021, my parents passed away within a few days of each other and it was my responsibility to sell the home they lived in, which was also my childhood home. I called Mark right away. I wanted to sell the house quickly and as is, and Mark helped make that happen. Mark is not pushy or demanding. He listened to what I needed, and he worked towards accomplishing that.

There were many moving parts with this transition, and I was amazed at Mark's ability to make the real estate part of this process so seamless. In addition to selling the home, I needed to help transition my adult brother, who lived with our parents, to an appropriate living environment for his needs. I was also working through all the possessions my parents had accumulated after 50 years of living in the home. In addition, there were some emotions connected with selling the family home as my grandfather had built the house in the 1940s. Mark quickly recognized these stressors and he stepped in to manage the entire real estate process with minimal needs from me. All I had to do was sign a few forms. Knowing I could depend on Mark took the stress away from a very stressful situation.

 Mark and his assistant, Emily, were so wonderful. I was amazed that I didn't have to call or ask any questions because they gave me all the information ahead of time. All my questions were answered before I had even thought of them.

The home was on the market for 24 hours and we received a cash offer above the listing price. I was thrilled. It allowed me to set up a trust for my brother so that I knew he would be cared for moving forward. 

Mark made it all so easy, and I truly appreciated that. I didn't even need to go to the closing, which was excellent. Instead, I could focus on helping my brother get settled. I couldn't ask for a better experience! Mark was very gracious, kind, and forthcoming.