"For many years, both my law partner and I at Merhab Robinson & Clarkson have confidently referred our clients to Paula Aragone for their real estate needs. We have always trusted her to represent our clients with professional… ism, integrity, and exceptional results. However, referring clients is one thing—entrusting her with my own family's estate was something entirely different.After the passing of my parents, I served as Trustee of our family trust and was responsible for selling one of our family's most valuable assets while fulfilling my fiduciary duties to my siblings and the other beneficiaries. As both a trustee and a business attorney, I understood the importance of making well-informed decisions, maximizing value, and ensuring that every step of the process could withstand scrutiny. I needed someone whose judgment, valuation expertise, negotiation skills, and integrity I could trust without hesitation.What impressed me most was Paula's ability to determine the property's true market value despite the absence of meaningful comparable sales. Rather than relying solely on traditional valuation methods, she developed a thoughtful strategy based on her market expertise and recommended only a handful of strategic improvements—including fresh paint and professional staging—that significantly enhanced the property's presentation without unnecessary expense. I was equally impressed by Paula's professionalism throughout the transaction. She was instrumental in guiding and supporting the buyer's agent whenever needed, helping keep the transaction moving smoothly while ensuring everyone remained focused on achieving a successful outcome.The results exceeded every expectation. The property was listed at $2,500,000, generated multiple all-cash offers within the first week, sold for $2,688,000, and closed in just 11 days. The purchase price was hundreds of thousands of dollars over the estimated value on Zillow.As someone whose profession centers on negotiation, I do not offer praise lightly. Paula's ability to assess value, negotiate strategically, and execute a well-defined plan is truly exceptional. I was impressed to watch her teach the buyer’s broker how to respond to any potential negative comment or objection from the buyer. Equally important, every commitment she made from our very first meeting was fulfilled exactly as promised. She anticipated challenges before they arose, communicated consistently throughout the process, and managed every detail with professionalism, confidence, and precision.Having referred many clients to Paula over the years, I already knew she was an outstanding real estate professional. After personally experiencing her representation as Trustee for my own family's estate, I can say with complete confidence that she exceeded even my highest expectations. She helped me fulfill my fiduciary responsibilities with confidence, knowing that every decision was made in the best interests of the trust and its beneficiaries while achieving an extraordinary outcome.I recommend Paula Aragone without reservation to anyone buying or selling real estate, particularly high-net-worth individuals, trustees, executors, attorneys, and families navigating trust or probate matters. If you value sound judgment, exceptional valuation expertise, strategic negotiation, and an advisor who consistently protects your interests while maximizing results, you will not find anyone better."
