Testimonials

90% of Elke McMenemy's business comes from past customers, their friends and family members. Here's a sampling of their comments:

 

“Elke, We received our copy of the closing papers today and I want to tell you how great an experience it was working with you. You handled our transaction with the utmost professionalism, and were extremely organized and thorough in your execution of duties.  You marketed our property not only on several locations online, but also in two different real estate "hard copy" publications.  You were also gracious with other realtors, and with the rental agencies that you had to deal with regarding the showing of our property, so that there was nothing for me to worry about! Thank you for all the messages to update us on any showing activity, and to help us understand this strange real estate market we are in.  Your help was invaluable. Sincerely,”

- Kevin & Michele Brooks

“Hi Elke, I just wanted to take the time to tell you “thank you.” About four or five years ago when I was looking for someone to trust with my needs in St. Augustine, I found you, and that has been the best thing to happen for me.  Since then you have always been there as a friend and a person I can trust to look out for my interests in the area. When I decided to put my condo unit on the market, you had my best interests in mind in guiding me through the whole thing.  It is hard to come by someone like you who takes the time and makes the effort to truly understand the needs of your clients, and looks out for what is best for them.  You have always kept me informed of how things where going while my unit was on the market and were always there to answer any questions that I might have had.  This has been the case when I was a buyer and now as a seller.  I will never forget all you have done and I know I will always be able to call on you when we go to look for a new home in your area.  I will always highly recommend you to anyone who is in the market to sell or buy. Thanks again for being more than an agent.  You are a true and caring person that I feel I have been blessed to come to know, in business and on a personal level.  As always, take care and I will keep in touch.”
- Oscar C. Blalack

“Elke McMenemy was my real estate broker in the winter of 2008.  We had a long distance working relationship since I was living in Portsmouth, NH and relocating in Saint Augustine, FL.  She is most knowledgeable of the area and was able to show me what I was looking for - an older home within my price range, within walking distance of the old city of Saint Augustine and in a safe neighborhood.  I felt totally supported and well taken care of through out our search. Ms McMenemy is 100% professional and trustworthy with an added calm and warmth to her nature.  She is direct and down to earth with her peers as well as her clients and well deserves their respect and trust.  She went out of her way many times to incorporate my two short visits, devoting several full days to me from start to finish.  In addition, she drove me to several home service agencies before closing, since I was unfamiliar with the area. Ms McMenemy talks warmly of her past “client/friends.”  I can see why one becomes the other and I’m happy and honored to be included in this ever-expanding group.”
- Joan North  3/17/08

“Working with Elke was a wonderful experience. She is very knowledgeable and kept me informed about the market conditions throughout the selling process. Elke is a true professional who really cares about her clients. I would unconditionally recommend her to anyone who is looking to sell or buy.”
- Tammy Bowles

“Elke, thank you so much for your professional services in getting our investment property sold in Tuscany Ridge. Your hard work, industry knowledge and attention to detail showed through in getting this property sold in a timely manner during this very difficult real estate market. We especially thank you for going the extra mile in the little things, like fertilizing our lawn for us. Thank you again for a job well done. We would definitely use you again in the future.  All the best,”
- Dr. Michael and Adrienne Papa

“Elke is just great in every way.  We have worked with her in buying and selling our home. Elke is honest and hard-working; she really knows the market and what a home will actually sell for. To top it off, she is the sweetest, most caring person you could ever meet. Thank you, Elke!”
- Beth and Steve Voit

“We contacted Elke because of the impressive number of certifications and designations she has earned.  We chose to work with Elke because she responded to our questions promptly, knowledgeably, and professionally. We highly recommend Elke because she not only shares her knowledge and experience with her clients but also warmth, kindness, and sincerity. She has true passion for her job and shares our love of the beauty and history of St. Augustine.”
- Kathy and Joe Mrkvicka

"D and I want to thank you for your untiring assistance in finding us the type of home we were looking for. You listened to our needs, talked with us about our interests, and quickly identified possible choices for us. Thanks for going beyond just showing houses, and helping us learn about the community and how to easily make adjustments to a new location. You are indeed a knowledgeable realtor who knows listings, but more importantly you are insightful to the needs and wants of your clients. Thank you."
- Z

"Dear Elke, Ellie and I are writing to say thank you for all your help in finding us a new home in the St. Augustine. We gave you no easy task being from the west coast and only having limited time to look (over the Thanksgiving Holiday). You went above and beyond to pack as much as you could into the two days of house hunting. Once we were ready to choose, you helped us to understand the pros and cons of each property on our short list. As a result of your efforts, we believe that the house we picked was the best fit for us, and at a great price. Your help with the mail-away closing, working with our daughter Tiffane to coordinate her move-in, and all the small details was really appreciated. We look forward to enjoying our new home thanks to you, and hope to be seeing you in the future when we are in St. Augustine. Thank you very much."
- Bob and Ellie Bennett

"Dear Elke, I just wanted to thank you for all your help with the purchase of our condo. You made the experience so pleasant and worry free, from the first showing through the final signing. I enjoyed working with you and will recommend your expertise to anyone. You were great fun and both Dan and I look forward to working with you again."
- Dan and Yvette R

"Elke, It wasn't easy to market our older Midwest-style home in a 'Florida area', but thanks to your real estate sales technique and knowledge, the house sold and we are now enjoying our beautiful new home in St. Mary's. Mr. Antle and I most appreciated your honesty and kind concerns through all the ups and downs. You are one in a million! Best regards."
- Norman and Shirley Antle

"We bought our first house from Elke in 1997 and it was our dream house. When we found we had to sell, Elke was the first person we contacted. She sold our house in a week! Unfortunately, the buyers' contingency wasn't met and so 45 days later, Elke was in selling mode again. This time, I think it took two weeks before the house was sold. There aren't enough superlatives to describe Elke. She is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, hardworking, honest, smart, well-informed, a diligent worker, has integrity, is extremely professional and is dedicated to your needs. She is a warm and delightful human being and is a pleasure to know as a person. She keeps on top of  everything, explains the process as you go through it, and stays in touch so you never have to worry. We highly recommend Elke, without reservation, to anyone who wants to buy or sell a home. Elke takes a personal interest --- you're not just a piece of property, and I am happy to recommend Elke as a knowledgeable, friendly and honest realtor. She was very helpful, patient and fun to work with."
- Steve and Sherry Beard

“I am very thankful to Elke McMenemy for her professional guidance and direction for an island property I recently purchased. Here I am, a real estate broker from Virginia with over 20 years experience, gladly taking advice from Elke. When I met her I was impressed with her knowledge. To make a long story short …I’m glad I did…She knew exactly what was needed to satisfy my needs plus consummate the “deal”. Elke was great from start to finish. Therefore, I suggest anyone coming to the St. Augustine area to contact Elke.  Her professionalism and knowledge of the area is unsurpassed. I am sure you will not be disappointed in any way. I am referring all my friends to Elke because “she knows what she is doing .” In this day where there is an abundance of real estate agents – go with the best.”
- Jack Kelliher (Springfield, VA)

“Dear Elke, Thank you so much for all the time and effort you made on my behalf in the purchase of my home in St. Augustine.  I appreciate sincerely all the help you provided not only in helping me search for a new residence, but in providing other assistance in bringing this purchase to a successful closing.  Hope to see you again and wish you much success in your future endeavors.”
- Mary C.

“When my husband and I decided to move from Jupiter, Florida to St Augustine, Florida, we wanted a real estate agent who would be professional and good at finding us the home we wanted for our retirement. Elke McMenemy who works for Remax was that person.  We explained to her what we were looking for in a house and she knew exactly what we wanted. The very first house that she showed us was the one we bought.  She had done all the preliminary review of homes in the area making sure she had found the perfect place for us. Elke is very professional and made our buying experience a pleasure and we would recommend her highly to anyone who is ready to buy or sell.”
- Joe & Betty Gonia

 “Dear Elke,
Thank you for assisting us again with the sale of our home and making the transition to our new location run smoothly. We will miss you a great deal.”
 - Peter and Karen K.

 “After visiting St. Augustine several times, we decided to relocate there. We were on a three year plan. On our vacations, we started looking for a home on our own and did not have very much luck finding what we wanted. Then in '03 we did try a different realtor which I might add was anything but helpful. With one more vacation coming up in 05 we decided to try to find a realtor on line. That is when we found Elke. When I saw how hard she had worked on her web page and I read her testimonials, I knew she would be a great help in helping us find the right home. Her web page is jammed packed with all kinds of useful information you would not think of with trying to move or relocate. With her love and knowledge of the real estate in the area, we had found the right home in two days. We feel like we had a good friend with us. Her warm and friendly ways made the whole process a lot easier for us. We would recommend Elke to anyone trying to buy or sell a home. Way to go Elke, and thank you again.”
 - Mike and Vicki L. (Virginia)

 “Elke,
I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. I mean every word when I say I couldn't be more pleased with the services I received. I appreciate all that you have done. You went above and beyond with getting the water serviced and the plumber to fix the faucet leak. I can't thank you enough and I sincerely hope our paths cross again someday.
Very respectfully yours,”
 - Kathy

 “When I was ready to sell my home, I picked Elke because she was the only agent that listened. It seemed that other agents wanted to price my home for their own agenda, a quick sale, at a price that was lower than I had in mind. Upon her first visit to my home, Elke immediately stated that the computer-generated pricing based on comps was too low. We agreed to put my house on the market in the price range that I felt my home would bring. It went on the market on a Monday; the next Sunday I had a full price contract in hand. Not only did Elke listen to me in the beginning and price my house higher, but throughout the selling process she was always there with a great attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile.
 - Judy P.

 “Hallelujah! Huzzah! Praise the Lord! ... and thank you, Elke McMenemy (and Remax) for consummating the successful sale of our Greens condo. We think that the time factor and the sale price fell within the parameters of current real estate market conditions. On a personal note, we wanted you to know that we were very satisfied with the professional and personal way in which you handled the marketing and related matters. In addition, you always conveyed an optimistic and reassuring outlook for us as sellers. We unhesitatingly recommend your services to any prospective home sellers or buyers who anticipate a professional and palatable real estate experience. Our only regret is that with our move back to New Jersey, we will not have the pleasure of your company (and Don's) as neighbors. Again, our thanks and appreciation for your services and your friendship in our dealings together. Sincerely yours,”
 - Grace and Bill Honnen

“We bought our Flagler Beach condo from Elke a few years ago and she did such a superb job on that (difficult) transaction that we naturally called her when the time came to sell.  She did her marketing and priced the property so well that it sold in less than two weeks in January; a real achievement!  Elke is a smart, well-informed (we were doing a 1031 exchange, and she knew all about that, too), and diligent worker, plus she is such a good person that you feel you have an instant friend.  She is a warm and delightful human being and a pleasure to be with. She keeps on top of everything, explains the process as you go through it, and stays in touch so you never have to worry.  After working with many other Realtors in several states, I can say without hesitation that Elke is the best we have ever had the pleasure of engaging.”
- V. Thompson

“I would like to thank Elke for all of her hard work and help.  I thought that living in Jacksonville and trying to sell a house in St. Augustine would be very difficult and time consuming.  However, Elke made it all very simple and painless.  Through email and a few phone calls, we were able to exchange all of the needed information.  I met with her on a Saturday, and the following Monday I was accepting an offer on the house. Thanks, Elke.  Super job!”
- Rick F.

“I have nothing but high regard and praise for Elke McMenemy as a real estate agent.  She has boundless energy and enthusiasm for the work that she does.  She has a vast knowledge base of information about properties in the St. Augustine area, and she avails herself of all of the modern resources to continually expand that knowledge base.  She is courteous and easy to work with, and she is a pleasure to know as a person.  In addition, she listens well to her clients as they express their needs and desires, and she tailors her guidance to those needs and desires.  She works diligently to find those properties that would be right for her clients.   I recommend her highly and without reservation to anyone seeking to purchase property in St. Augustine. ”
- Dr. Theodore K. Mathews, PhD

“We found Elke McMenemy through her advertisement in a real estate publication when we were looking for a home in St. Augustine. Initially, we contacted her because of the testimonials of great satisfaction that came from her previous clients. After realizing, when talking with her, that she was very experienced, had great knowledge of the area and of the St. Augustine real estate market, we chose to work with her and we have thoroughly enjoyed having Elke help us because she always answered any questions we had, always returned or initiated telephone calls, is extremely professional and never pressured us in any way. Elke was always available to us when we needed her.  She is very dependable and has been supportive throughout our real estate transaction. We would highly recommend her to anyone who desires impeccable service with a pleasant, friendly, professional, and supportive attitude. Go with Elke and you will not be sorry!”
- Joyce H and Judith K

“Last April, after having visited beautiful St. Augustine, I decided to move from California to Florida.  Finding a home to buy across the country is, of course, not easily done and really only achievable with internet proficient Realtors. Elke McMenemy not only had the best web page (very informative and helpful for relocating home buyers), but she was also an internet expert!  She helped me find the perfect home --- right price, right size, right neighborhood!  She always emailed me with updates and info.  She even connected me with inspectors that were able to email their reports.  Additionally, outside of virtual reality, I found Elke to be not only professional, but kind, thoughtful, and energetic.  I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an experienced, caring Realtor who gets things done in the real and virtual worlds!”
- C. Miranda

“Elke was able to make my relocation to Saint Augustine, Florida an enjoyable experience.  She understood my needs and was always there to help with any matters regarding this move.  I would recommend Elke and RE/MAX 100 Realty for any real estate transactions.”
- Mark P

“Dear Elke, I just wanted to write you a few lines and let you know how wonderful you are.  I know in the day and time that we live, we don't always let people know how much they are appreciated.  It was a wonderful experience to work with you in finding my new condo in St. Augustine, FL.  I have had to deal with a few realtors in my time and believe me when I say that you are one of the best.  You made me feel very secure in seeing all of my options throughout the whole ordeal.  Even when things were getting kind of scary, I was so relieved to know that I had someone like you to be a stand-in for me.  It was very difficult with me being in Atlanta, GA and all that was going on in Florida with the closing. I can't tell you enough how I was so relieved to know that all I had to do was call you and you would do whatever was needed to clear up the situation.  I will always recommend you to whomever I hear of that is looking for a new home in your area.  Thanks again so very much.”
- Oscar C B

“In early August, we closed on the purchase of our new home, and Elke McMenemy acted on our behalf as “Buyer's Agent.” Our move was from Louisiana - with a forced short time between the sale of our previous home and the location and purchase of the home in Jacksonville.  The short turn around time, coupled with the distance involved, made the process somewhat more stressful than normal.  Additionally, the home we selected was under the control of a relocation firm, which contributed greatly to the complications and paperwork, and adversely impacted the process of closing on our home.  In short, the situation we presented to Mrs. McMenemy to handle for us was anything but routine, normal or easy, but she gave us the extra effort required in our situation.  She worked tirelessly to follow up - not only on the usual real estate transaction details, but also the onerous extra paperwork and requirements mandated by the relocation agency.  Somehow Elke guided us successfully through the process, acting as both our agent and as our friend.  Her words of encouragement during several of the more difficult periods were likely the only thing that maintained our sanity.  We can recommend Elke's real estate services without reservation.  Her thorough knowledge of her craft, coupled with integrity and untiring dedication to her clients' interests put her in the extreme minority of those in her profession.”
- David B C

“My experience of working with Elke McMenemy while buying our home here in St. Augustine was a true pleasure.  Elke is very knowledgeable, hardworking and honest.  She helped me through a very difficult time, and made the home buying process seem easy.  Even though the deal had its share of twists and turns, Elke always was there to keep things on the straight and narrow, while always looking out for our interests.  Any surprises were handled right in stride, and she always had a cheerful attitude to go along with a great philosophical outlook.  I enjoyed working with Elke, and would recommend her to anyone.”
- Alan B F

“Our agent Elke McMenemy couldn't have been more helpful and professional in searching for a new home for us.  The house we selected was suggested by Elke to look at and we liked it right away.  Any future sales and/or purchases will be handled by Elke.  She did a wonderful job and played a key role in making our move here from Kentucky a smooth one.”
- David and Maureen J

“I have worked with Elke McMenemy in the sale and purchase of three or four homes over the past 11 years or so.  Our relationship is not only professional, but it is also a personal friendship.  I recently called Elke about a particular home I saw advertised that I thought I might like.  Elke knew about that home and, knowing my taste and preferences, she realized that it would not suit me.  She did, however, tell me about one she was about to list that she knew I would love!  And, the minute I saw it, I knew she was right.  I am delighted with our new home and with the simultaneous sale of our previous home, and thrilled with the professionalism, expertise and respect given to me by Elke McMenemy. For these gifts, I say, Elke, thank you!”
- Sylvia F M

“Elke has been the highlight of our long distance buying experience.  She is reliable, conscientious, and very bright, which facilitated our transaction enormously since she was able to think on her feet and make the right decisions when we weren't around.  Elke is also a warm and delightful human being, and a pleasure to be with.  We had a difficult closing but, thanks to Elke, all the details were worked out correctly.  She saved us from a potential disaster, and kept our spirits up throughout.  We highly recommend her.”
- Rex and Vicki

“Liebe Elke, Vielen Dank für die großartige Hilfe beim Verkauf unseres Hauses in St. Augustine.  Der Verkauf ging schnell und problemlos über die Bühne.  Für uns waren insbesonders ihre deutschen Sprachkenntnisse sehr wertvoll und ihre genauen Kenntnisse des Immobilienmarktes in St. Augustine.  Vielen Dank und alles Gute von Helga und Dr. Gerhard Kelber."

"Dear Elke, Thank you very much for your tremendous help in the sale of our house in St. Augustine.  The sale transpired quickly and problem-free.  For us, your knowledge of the German language was particularly valuable, as was your excellent knowledge of the real estate market in St.  Augustine.  Thank you very much, and best wishes."
- Dr. Gerhard and Mrs. Helga Kelber