CLIENT STORIES
What Our Clients Say
Every move is personal. Here's what buyers, sellers, and relocating families across the Upstate have shared about working with us.
Working with Mary during one of the hardest times of my life was truly a blessing. Selling a home is stressful on its own, but she made the entire process feel manageable with their patience, professionalism, and constant support. She was always honest, responsive, and willing to go the extra mile to help me through each step. I was never just another client. She genuinely cared about my situation and helped a difficult situation much easier. I'm incredibly thankful for everything she accomplished.
— Travis Grass
Mary went above and beyond, and I truly mean that. This wasn't just about buying a house for my wife and me — this was about finding a home for our family and beginning a new chapter in our lives. From the very start, Mary made an immediate connection with us, treating my wife with such warmth and professionalism that she felt completely confident and at ease. That meant the world to me. Mary always respected and protected our best interests, and I will forever be grateful for her amazing dedication and support throughout this entire process. There are truly no words enough to express what she means to us or the depth of our gratitude. We plan to put down roots here for a long time, and without a doubt, Mary will always be our first call.
— Brian Lorenzo
We had great service from Mary.
— Lynn Stutts
Mary was wonderful to work with in finding and purchasing our new home. We were able to make our purchase from out of state by relying on her to take care of any issues that arose. She helped us find just what we needed.
— Lynn Stutts
Mary, was great to work with both times we worked with her. She listened to what we needed and her willingness to keep us informed throughout the whole process was exceptional. I would highly recommend her and her team to anyone.
— John Sever
To anyone looking to buy or sell a home, I am writing this recommendation for my real estate agent, Michaela Jordan, and I cannot emphasize enough how incredible she was throughout the entire process of finding and purchasing our new home. This was, without question, the best real estate experience I have ever had. From our first meeting to the closing table, Michaela demonstrated top-notch professionalism and truly outstanding communication skills. She was proactively communicative, always available to answer our questions, and kept us informed every step of the way, which made a complex process feel entirely flawless and stress-free. What truly sets Michaela apart is her genuine commitment to her clients. She didn't just help us find a house; she ensured we were supported in every aspect of home ownership. Her extensive network of contacts was invaluable—she provided us with excellent recommendations for everything from reliable home improvement professionals and inspectors to our closing lawyers. This full-service approach saved us significant time and effort. If you are looking for an agent who combines expertise, integrity, and a vast professional network, I highly recommend contacting Michaela for your real estate needs. Thank you again, Michaela, for your dedication and for making our dream home purchase a reality.
— William B. Laycock Jr.
It has been a great experience to work with Mary Sloka. She has been extremely helpful. Her follow up has been great and making sure that I am crossing every tea and dotting every eye is a lifesaver.
— Grady Domes, LLC
Our agent was awesome. We had a very positive experience with Bill, our agent. I highly recommend using him if you are looking for a new home.
— Nancy Pirozzi
Bill was fantastic in every way. Being 3hrs away, he made the purchase of our dream vacation home happen with such ease.. even going to inspections in the rain, with no phone service. Thank you Bill!
— Dawn Sharpe
We are very satisfied with Michaela Jordan as our realtor. She represented us well, maintained constant communication and updates throughout the process. Her negotiating skills and expertise are excellent. I highly recommend Michaela and will refer any friends and family members with real estate needs to her.
— Stephen Edens
A marvelous experience! Mary exceeded all of our expectations. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking in the upstate area.
— Michael Hamby
We had a fantastic experience working with Mary Sloka. She was professional, responsive, and truly had our best interests at heart throughout the entire process. Thanks to her expertise and dedication, everything went smoothly from start to finish. We couldn't be happier with the outcome and highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
— Christopher & Meghan Pillo
We couldn't have asked for a better realtor! As first time homebuyers, we were nervous and unsure of what to expect, but Mary made the entire process smooth and stress free. She was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and always available to answer our questions, no matter how small. Her dedication, and genuine care for our needs truly set her apart. Thanks to her, we found the perfect starter home and felt confident every step of the way. We're grateful for her guidance and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation!
— Michael Shannon
Michaela and the team at Allen Tate hung with us helping to make the necessary adjustments to sell our home in a unique location and market. We enthusiastically recommend her when selling or buying residential real estate in the Upstate of South Carolina!
— Thomas Jordan
Michaela is amazing!!! Along with being a great friend, Michaela walked us through the process step by step making sure we were comfortable along the way. She was patient, so knowledgeable, and very professional. She knows this market and industry well. We thoroughly enjoyed working with her.
— Claire Sang
Michaela was very responsive to our unique situation. She followed thru with all our requests. Closing on our new house was very fast and we were totally happy with Michaela throughout the whole process.
— Robert Dermid
I couldn't have asked for a better realtor than Mary. We're moving to South Carolina from out of state, and her guidance and support made the home buying process so much easier. She has been with us every step of the way and had great positive energy throughout. She has gone above and beyond in supporting us throughout our transition.
— Matthew Krautkremer
Early on, I knew that Michaela was going to help us find the right home. After completing an initial interview over the phone, she set up a customized automated search. We were waiting in the sale of our previous home before we could move further in the process. Michaela followed up with us on a regular basis to see if we required any assistance. Once we went under contract on our previous home, she made herself available to tour homes immediately. When we settled on a home, Michaela lead us through the negotiations and then all of the steps to closing. Her updates kept us informed and reassured that everything was on track. Thank you Michaela! Tracee and I appreciate you!
— Ed Clapper
Mary was a pleasure to work with and was ready to help whenever needed. She was willing to do whatever it took to help and get information needed. She is very knowledgeable and motivated to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
— John Sever
I highly recommend Mary Sloka. She is extremely motivated, very knowledgeable, and is always well prepared. It was a very positive experience working with her.
— Osiel Gutierrez
I had my mother's house up 'for sale by owner' and Mary was the realtor for the clients that purchased our property. From her first call to me, to closing day, I benefited from Mary's professional efficient work ethic. Closing date was only extended one week from the original target, and that was with Helene hitting the upstate during the contract period. She keeps the process rolling, looking out for her clients but still fair and honest to me, the seller. I highly recommend Mary and would use her realtor services whether buying or selling.
— Bruce K. Oberstar
We highly recommend Mary Sloka for all of your real estate needs. Her knowledge of the market made it a seamless and enjoyable experience. We're thrilled with our new home.
— Donald Woods III
Michaela, there's not a word that describes her. She puts her heart and soul into working with you and I wouldn't trade a single moment of our experience together! So thankful for her and all she did for us in our selling experience.
— Katie Allen
Mary Sloka was wonderful to work with in helping us find our home. She made the entire experience seem easy. We would strongly encourage you to utilize Mary Sloka for your real estate needs.
— Donald & Jackie Woods
Bill is trustworthy and knowledgeable in all he does.
— Marcel Morse
Mary Sloka was truly an amazing agent who went above and beyond to help us purchase our dream home and I would highly recommend her to my friends and family and anyone looking for their next home in the Greenville, SC area. Despite our long list of needs and wants for our new home, Mary showed patience and determination to help us find the perfect house. She was a great communicator and we felt in the know during the whole process. She has a great knowledge of the area and the market which was very helpful since we had just moved. When our VA loan hit an unexpected delay, she took the initiative to reach out to government officials and was able to successfully expedite our claim in the VA office which allowed us to save a lot of money and close on our house quicker. This is just one of many examples where Mary put our interests first and really excelled at her job. If you need an agent, you need to have Mary on your team.
— Philip & Tabea Johnson
Hire Mary Sloka. Her demeanor and dedication are exemplary.
— Robert Eberle
Mary was great. She was professional, friendly, and accommodating. She never showed any annoyance at our MANY house viewing requests. Thank you, Mary!
— Oden Ohlsen
Michaela was absolutely awesome! I would give her 10 stars if I could.
— Sherri Christie
Michaela did a great job of marketing my home and getting it under contract in one day! She helped me navigate an extremely stressful time in my life and made this process so much easier. A great experience and got to the closing table right on time!
— Robert Jordan
We used Mary to both purchase our new home and sell our previous home. She went above and beyond helping us with both transactions. Mary was a pleasure to work with. We will use her again if the need arrives.
— Anna Irmiter
Mary was always responsive, informative, and overall great to work with. We are relocating to the Greenville area from Louisiana so a lot of our coordination had to be done virtually and over email, but Mary made us feel comfortable with the home choice we ultimately made and we can't wait to experience Greenville soon and continue to raise our family there!!
— Bryan O.
An exceptional service from the most professional, knowledgeable, reliable and very pleasant person to work with. I felt relaxed knowing that everything was going smoothly without many hitches which Mary was able to address and a resolution was there. I was lucky that I got her as my agent.
— Erna Bautina
Mary was quick to support me with insight and information, guide me through the process, and give good estimates on the numbers involved with the process as a whole.
— Thomas Carlsen
Mary is a gem! Not only very knowledgeable and professional, but also personable and patient. We were not the easiest clients to find a home for, and Mary's willingness to keep all our considerations in mind and trudge through many many properties to find the perfect one was Very Much appreciated! We would recommend her and the Allan Tate team to anyone who needs Real Estate help in the area.
— Pablo Zubiate / Travis Zubiate
Mary is a consummate professional. My wife and I found her to be knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate and she has a vast understanding of the Greenville area. We would highly recommend her to anyone moving in or around the Greenville area.
— Andrew O'Hazo
Mary did an awesome job for us. She worked to help find us a home for over a year. She was helpful, responsive and knowledgeable. Very happy we worked with Mary!
— Jordan Conover
My experience with Mary Sloka was cordial and professional. She was good at her job and very knowledgeable. Kept me informed and offered a wide variety of alternative solutions. I'm very happy with the outcome.
— Brett VanValkenburg
Mary was GREAT!!!! I will definitely be recommending her to anyone who asks me needing a realtor. She was very professional and always available when I had questions or concerns. Her knowledge of the market and understanding of the home buying process made purchasing my first home a breeze.
— Kyle Kennedy
Mary was great! I would recommend her to everyone buying or selling.
— Christopher Wesner
Mary guided us professionally through the entire sales process. She communicates the plan and carries it out efficiently while keeping the seller informed. Coupled with her assertive personality and 'can do' attitude, our home was sold in two days. We highly recommend Mary Sloka!
— Chris & Allison Plyler
Mary was extremely knowledgeable and responsive from start to finish. My questions were always answered quickly and she was very involved in any meetings that needed to take place throughout the process. Thank you!
— Davin Cedeno
Michaela was/is absolutely wonderful. She's super responsive, and an absolute delight to work with. Michaela is a good negotiator (this is coming from someone who is an out-of-state Realtor himself), very patient, and super professional. I would highly recommend Michaela to anyone looking for a great Realtor! Thank you, Michaela!
— Geoffrey Petis
My entire transaction was extremely fast and without any real wrinkles, but that didn't mean it was stress-free for me. From the day I first met Mary to the day we closed was only 30 days. From listing to closing was 23 days, and listing until I moved away was only 15 days. Looking back I'm still amazed how fast the whole transaction was. Mary was quick to talk me down when I got overwhelmed and provided contacts for cleaning services, pressure washing, lawn maintenance and staging consultation to assist with tasks I couldn't handle myself, and met with the electrician to see repairs through after I'd left town. She even provided boxes and moving supplies to get me started. I'm by no means complaining about the rapid sale of my home when I say I would have enjoyed working with Mary for longer. She's the exact kind of agent I would want to have by my side, ensuring my interests were protected. I highly recommend Mary Sloka to anyone searching for an agent.
— Dawn Gregory
Michaela was an absolute pleasure to work with. My husband and I live many miles away from Greenville, South Carolina and she made the entire home-buying process feel extremely easy from a distance. She is very responsive, communicative, understanding, and flexible. We were presented with some unique challenges throughout our transaction and she protected and guided us every step of the way. She also works with great inspectors, lawyers, contractors, etc. so we felt we were in the best hands that Greenville has to offer when it comes to closing on a house! We can't wait to work with her in the future!
— Kristen Fiero
Michaela is the sweetest, most diligent professional imaginable! She goes out of her way to accommodate your schedule and goes above and beyond to help you find your dream home. Today's market is rough, but Michaela pushes through any and all obstacles. It is a great pleasure working with her. She's more than a realtor... She's an amazing person!
— Kay Ferrell
Absolutely the best experience purchasing a new home, Mary is extremely professional and very knowledgeable, also she feels more like a good friend than a real estate agent, super supportive and 'Very' good at her job, I am beyond pleased with the services and friendship that Mary has provided!!! Hands down the best real estate agent I have ever worked with!!! Couldn't recommend her enough!!!!
— Christopher Rice
Mary was a pleasure to work with! She is very easy to talk to and was patient with our pace of searching. She was honest and upfront during the whole process, and we are very happy with our purchase!
— Chase Ogden
Mary Sloka was wonderful with helping me find my new home. She was very prompt with all of our communications via text, email, and phone calls. She was always willing and available to go out to different locals and tour homes with me via zoom/face timing. I highly recommend Mary as she is bright, cheerful, accommodating and knowledgeable.
— Barbara Ash
Mary Sloka is hands down the best! As soon as I called Mary, she started working her magic, and found options that suited my needs, even in a very tough market. She was there whenever I needed her, and answered every question with a smile. Even after the closing she still checks up on me. I am beyond grateful for this lady, and would recommend her in a heartbeat. Thank you Mary for everything you did!
— Zachary Crowe
We bought our dream piece of land with the help of Mary Sloka. She stayed ahead of the market, setting searches, responding quickly, and making time to jump on new listings that fit our dream. We searched for over a year and she never lost her eagerness to help or her positive attitude that we would have our dream. She made it easy and would definitely recommend giving her a call!
— Laura Slatter
Mary has been absolutely phenomenal in helping us find our dream home. She continually kept us updated every step of the way and made sure all of our questions were answered. Should we ever sell our home in the future, we would most definitely LOVE to work with her again.
— Miriam Sanders
Mary Sloka is a very patient and persevering realtor. It was difficult in this current market and getting outbid. Yet Mary persevered in every situation with us. Encouraging us along the way. She is a wonderful person and we are very grateful to her.
— Dee Burnham
If you are in need of an excellent Realtor, look no further! We were in the process of relocating from the West coast when we were referred to Mary. Mary listened to every detail regarding our concerns, our wants/needs for our home, each of our children, employment, schooling needs (we homeschool) and she very devotedly put in the work and effort to meet every single need. She consistently followed up with us, gave us additional information outside the scope of just finding us a home. She gave excellent referrals for each of our needs throughout our relocation and AFTER we closed on our home. She is the most devoted, dedicated, professional realtor I have ever encountered and she has proven this time and time again throughout every aspect of our move and home buying process. She pays attention to details, we arrived in SC on a red-eye flight Mary knew how tired we would be. Mary dropped off breakfast items and beverages to our hotel so we could have a bite to eat and get some sleep. Mary spent countless hours researching homes to show us, gave us a list of local restaurant referrals, checked in with us daily and nightly during our stay from out of state. Mary and her husband Bill even spent his 50th birthday with us at a local restaurant for dinner! Even an important event in their lives was put aside so they could share an evening with us. Mary's dedication, knowledge and love of the Upstate of South Carolina and compassion for helping people has been a true blessing. We never had to worry or stress about anything in SC when we were back in our state because Mary took care of every aspect of all our needs. We will be forever grateful for everything she has done for us and continues to do for us!
— Tyana Belman
Mary is an absolute star with getting the job done. She will go above and beyond your expectations to make sure your needs and wants are fulfilled!
— David Leon
It's clear that Mary is dedicated to and cares about her clients by always taking the time to go the extra mile for them. She provides value to not only her clients but her colleagues as well. She sets a great example for all of her colleagues!
— Emily Nichols
Mary is a wonderful realtor - especially for people moving into Greenville from out of state. She goes above and beyond to help you see houses virtually when you cannot physically see them in person. Buying a house from hundreds of miles away and not being able to physically see the house before making an offer is quite nerve-wracking but, thankfully, we had a lot of trust in Mary. She was also such a wealth of information for referrals, such as an orthodontist for our kids or someone to put in wood floors in our new house. We couldn't be more grateful for Mary's time, efforts, positive attitude, and kindness.
— Meghan Pillow
Exceptional! We loved Mary and will never go with another realtor! She was always there to answer any questions and helped us find the right home super fast! Our advice is don't make a mistake and go with someone else. Call her now!
— Katy Daw
This was our 4th home and also coming from another state. Mary is professional, very knowledgeable and found us what we wanted. I can say she was more than just a realtor and now a family friend. Would recommend many times over. Thanks again so much. We are very happy!
— Jianfranco DiPasquale
I had an excellent realtor, Michaela. She was above and beyond what I had expected. She found just what I was looking for in a house. She was always available to answer questions and keep me posted regarding my closing. I highly recommend her.
— Marie Alexander
Michaela found me the perfect house! She was very professional and very diligent in her efforts. She was always there to answer questions and view homes. She was the best!!!
— Marie Alexander
Mary was so wonderful in helping me get my home. She helped me find the perfect place and was so knowledgeable throughout the whole process. This was my first home, and she answered all my questions along the way. Wonderful! I would recommend her to anyone!
— Megan Long
Michaela was very professional. She took our family's needs to heart and made sure we were happy where we picked! I would recommend Michaela to all my friends and family!
— Paul St. Angelo
Michaela was very professional and definitely had our best interests in mind through the whole process. We were moving from Palm Springs CA to South Carolina. We didn't know where in South Carolina and Michaela found us other realtors within the state that she didn't service! She didn't just pawn the names and numbers off to us she actually set us up with them! In the end we ended up picking Duncan South Carolina at one of the properties she showed us! She met people there for us while we were back in California and traveling across the US with our 4 young boys and 2 dogs! I would recommend her to anyone looking for a home or looking to sell as she is very engaged and very helpful! Thanks again Michaela!
— Paul St. Angelo
We appreciate Michaela's work very much.
— Uwe Lemm
Amazing Service and Extremely Knowledgeable. We were new to the area and were unfamiliar with the various neighborhoods. Mary did an amazing job understanding what we were looking for in a home and went above and beyond to find the perfect place for us.
— Brian O'Donnell
Mary is very knowledgeable about the home buying process, especially in such a competitive market. We had a wonderful experience working with her. We were moving from a different state and unfamiliar with the Greenville area. She kept open and ongoing communication with us. She was very patient and understanding even when we had to tote around our newborn with us to look at houses. She was with us every step of the way from the initial looking at houses to closing and even now for helpful recommendations in the area. You will find a wonderful realtor and friend in Mary!
— Sarah Langford
Michaela always answers her phone by the 2nd ring! Great communication and very pleasant.
— Gary Kieffer
Mary was always available whenever we had any questions or concerns. She kept us up to date with the home owning process and what was going on. She always had our family's best interest at heart. Mary is very personable, honest and knowledgeable not to mention has a good sense of humor as well! She made our relocation and transition from NY very easy and made us feel at home right away! If you need a realtor you will find everything you're looking for with Mary!
— Angeliki Mitsianis
Michaela was my realtor for my home purchase in Greenville, SC which was successfully concluded in Feb 2022. She always answered her phone. She got answers to questions for me, even if I already had them buried in paperwork that she had previously sent me. She stated often that she was working for me. We looked at several houses via Zoom calls. She was always pleasant and professional.
— Gary Kieffer
Michaela has been amazing since the beginning of our home buying process! She is diligent, knowledgeable, professional, respectful, always listened to our concerns and was always patient with us during this process. I can't wait for the next home we purchase and for our family members to be able to work with her as well.
— Viviann Diaz
Mary is the best! She really goes above and beyond to get the sale done. She has a great network to help with questions as well as sales support. She sold 2 of my rental houses and both had challenges. She was there every step of the way. Professional but also someone I can now call a friend too! Again — The Best.
— Lori Elkins-Turgeon
Who wouldn't want to use Mary as their Realtor! She's dedicated, does her research, advises her clients well with her knowledge and is just a wonderful person. She'll work very hard for you!
— Carol Mathews
I am very thankful to have worked with Michaela when buying my first home. She handled everything and made the process so easy for me. She is on a first name basis with great lenders, inspectors, attorneys, etc so I knew I was in good hands throughout the transaction. Michaela is a great agent, highly recommend you use her!
— Bennett T.
Michaela was very pleasant to work with and was always responsive whenever I had questions or needed assistance. She stayed on top of everything throughout the entire process, which included some unique challenges that neither of us expected, and made the home-buying process much more manageable. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a great realtor in the Greenville area!
— Matthew S.
Mary is a wonderful realtor. She promptly answers calls and emails and offered trusted advice. She and her team went above and beyond to help get our house sold. From hosting an open house to local realtors — to making sure all was well when we were out of town. Simply put, highly recommended!!
— Jessica Landerer
Relocating across the country is a daunting undertaking, add in the stress of an unprecedented low home inventory landscape and you have yourself a perfect storm. I am so very grateful that we had Michaela in our corner throughout this entire process. Her listening skills, area knowledge, responsiveness and endless patience allowed us to stay focused on the end goal of finding the right home for us. We found the perfect home with everything we were looking for and feel as if we have found a life friend in Michaela.
— Kimberly Welk
This was our first house so we didn't really know what we were jumping into. The team at Allen Tate helped us through the process and they were all really great!
— Drew Campbell
Michaela did an amazing job during my purchase and sale. She was consistent throughout the transaction with quick responses and always worked to ensure I was informed and set clear expectations over the entire process. I cannot recommend Michaela enough.
— Prescott May
Greatly appreciated Michaela Jordan! She did an amazing job keeping me informed during the process.
— Prescott M.
Fast responder and closed deal very quick.
— Greenville Upstate Properties
It was a pleasure working with Michaela. She was thorough, professional, followed up on every step. It was a great experience.
— Wilfred Lyon
Mary made it possible for me to sell my house remotely. She made it quick and easy and I appreciate all that she did to make it an easy process with no hiccups.
— Steve Swanson
I enjoyed having Mary Sloka as my realtor when searching for a home in Upstate SC. She welcomed me with a go-get-it-ness attitude which helped me to stay on course with my home goals. If I deviated from desired features, Mary would kindly remind me. Ultimately, I ended up with 4 of 5 must-haves and I'm very pleased with my choice. I consider Mary a great relocation expert. She knows and loves the Greenville area and has knowledge of other cities throughout the U.S. I found this to be a plus because I was considering relocating to other cities during my search in the Upstate area. I think knowing other real estate markets and current relocating trends helped Mary to be welcoming and non-judgmental. If you're considering relocating to the area, do not hesitate to contact Mary Sloka.
— Carlyn Ray
I love working with Michaela! She knows what she's doing! Her passion in her career really shows — highly recommend!!
— Audrey S.
We really enjoyed working with Michaela. She understood what we wanted and was always patient with us. Even after the closing she helped a lot solving some issues with the new house. We highly recommend her.
— Vicky Donadel
Have a Real Estate need? Pick Michaela! I have thoroughly enjoyed working with her recently. She is such a professional, and truly a hard worker! You will not be disappointed that you picked her!
— Nicole France
If you want someone to work tirelessly for you, choose Michaela. She is dedicated and so much fun to work with. Highly recommend for your Real Estate needs.
— Erica S.
Michaela is an amazing realtor and such a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!
— Amy Brooks Holmes
One of the best agents I've had the pleasure to work with. Michaela is phenomenal! Over the past few months I've been blessed to work with Michaela and can truly say...this lady has a strong work ethic. She really and truly values her clients. I highly recommend her!
— Tammie Slay
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