Verne has such a wealth of knowledge about homes and the home buying/selling experience. He knows the ins and outs of selling and buying--yes; but he has so much more: He has the skills of a home inspector and advised us on so many things about what to look out for; He has the local savvy of a lifelong resident who knows the both the history of various neighborhoods and the forecast for where the next big areas of growth and development are; He has the business skills to make and close deals, even when other parties drag their feet or various financing snafus threaten a deal; And in everything he has the kindness and genuineness of someone you feel like you can trust with such a big decision as buying and selling a house. We've done both with Verne--buying and selling--and recommend him to any and everyone we know. He is the best and is respected by all of his peers as a true gem!