S. Elaine McDonald

Trust is everything when dealing with a significant transaction such as buying a home. You must trust that the agent has your best interest at heart. You must trust that the agent is knowledgeable and educated. You must trust that the agent will respond to any concerns you may have in a reasonable amount of time and keep you in the loop. Elaine has surpassed all of my expectations. She has been honest and straightforward.

Sale went very smoothly.  The fact that S. Elaine McDonald could turnkey repairs, clean-out, and staging with me being remove was a definite plus. Agent, support staff, and attorney were all very responsive, and professional.

Elaine is the best, could not have done it without her! Her knowledge of the area and the market was so helpful, and her kind and charming demeanor was calming throughout the entire process. I couldn't imagine working with anyone else to buy a home.

We were in a tough position with the home we needed to sell, and to find the right new home for us. Elaine's experience and connections made this all happen. We got top dollar for our home, and now have the home that is right for us. Thanks so much!

Elaine has a very kind heart to help with any trouble we had in the home searching. Her professional knowledge is rich and solid. She and her team are highly trusted and recommended by my family! Thank you so much!

In a highly competitive market in spring 2021, Elaine helped us get our offer accepted on the very first house we bid on. She understood how to make our bid competitive while staying within our budget and without leaving us exposed to unexpected expenses. We were blown away!  

Elaine came highly regarded from family. Elaine's knowledge of the local area's real estate market is second to none. Her attention to detail while viewing houses is truly appreciated. The Elaine McDonald team is excellent, they are very accommodating and attentive. Elaine is very easy to work with. We took a very long time to purchase a home and viewed many homes over that time and Elaine was nothing but patient, understanding and professional. Being first time homebuyers the process [...]

Elaine & Doug and their team were amazing to work with. They took care of everything, they offered sound advice and once we had a signed purchase and sale, my husband and I didn't have to do a thing! They took care of coordinating the appraisal, the inspection, communicating with our attorney throughout, the fire inspection and our final water and sewer bill. It was a very stress free transaction. They are incredibly kind, take the time to really listen to your needs and so incredibly [...]

Elaine is a great listener with a keen sense of intuition. She uses what she learns about a client to tailor plans, decisions, and interactions to fit what's important to them. It's a subtle, but valuable talent for the complex process of selling/buying a home. Great person, great staff, great agent! [...]