Reviews by Clients
Rick and Kaye became our Virginia buyer-relators after we made a call in the blind from Vermont inquiring about a property they had listed. We were hooked immediately. Their enthusiasm for and knowledge of the area was boundless and infectious. Even though we passed on the listing that brought us together and even though we were hopelessly vague about what we were looking for, they spent countless hours squiring us around much of northwest Virginia, always with smiles, stories, and a positive outlook. They stuck with us through a failed offer on a house in Rappahannock County (Rick and Kaye’s undisguised favorite terrain) and helped us find our forever home on the other side of the mountains. I recommend Rick and Kaye unreservedly. If you’re lucky enough to work with them, you’ll write a review just like this.
We were very fortunate to have Kaye and Rick Kohler in our corner as we undertook the sale of our house in Rappahannock county, Virginia. They had come highly recommended by another local real estate agent.
We can truly say that they were full service. Our first task was to get the house in condition for putting on the market. They recommended and saw things to update, that we would not have noticed. There was a fair amount of work to be done but the Kohlers helped us work expeditiously. They put us in touch with local specialists (construction people, landscapers, painters, etc.) that they knew did good work for a reasonable price. With their advice we ended up making the improvements and repairs that necessary for the inspection and that would help the property show well.
The Kohlers spent a lot of time with us and brought many potential buyers and other agents to view our home. They made a number of trips to photograph the house in the best light. They were always easily reachable by phone or email. They know the local market well and helped us settle on a selling price that worked for us and for the ultimate buyers.
We can't stress enough just how hands-on Kaye and Rick Kohler are. After the sale was finalized they even helped us find buyers for furniture that had to be moved before the new owners could move in. They used their own truck to move a few things to ensure our timely exit. They delivered a level of assistance and hand-holding that was beyond expectation and made the entire preparation, sale and move much smoother than it normally might be.
They were outstanding as a team to sell our home even though the customer that eventually bought the house made the offers and counter offers a long term ordeal. There was a calm attitude by Rick and Kaye and it turned out to be the correct approach and we are certainly happy with the results.
Rick and Kaye were wonderful to work with. We were selling my father’s house in Sperryville but lived over an hour away. The house needed a variety of work done and they were so knowledgeable about the different vendors in that area. They not only coordinated with them to do the job but even met them there to show them the issues and get the work done. We couldn’t have done it without all their help. They were very attentive to all that was needed to get the house sold and we trusted they were always looking out for our best interest. I don’t hesitate a bit in recommending them to anyone who needs a house listed or is in search of one. So glad we used them for our realtors.
We highly recommend Rick and Kaye Kohler! They are extremely knowledgeable, very experienced, and were always so kind and patient with us as we went through the whole process of buying a farm and selling our home. In addition, they have helped us settle into our new community, by offering suggestions for local businesses . They are truly special people
We had a very productive relationship with Kaye and Rick Kohler, which resulted in our purchase of a property meeting our needs and wants. Their knowledge of Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties, Virginia, in particular, was outstanding and informative. We really enjoyed working with them.
Rick and Kaye were patient, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond for us. They made sure we were completely comfortable making the biggest financial decision of our life. Our home in Rappahannock is exactly what we were looking for. We're eternally grateful.
After listening to our wish list, Rick and Kaye showed us several properties and helped us navigate home inspections and contract negotiations, going above and beyond throughout the process to help us find a home we love. They are knowledgeable, responsive and kind -- it was a pleasure to work with them.
As a first time home buyer, I knew nothing of the process and put all my trust in Rick and Kaye. They carefully guided me through each step and constantly gave very sound advice and support. I truly felt they were my advocates and looking out for my best interests at all times. Rick skillfully negotiated a reduction in the price of my home. The entire experience could not have gone more smoothly and I will always be grateful to Rick and Kaye for helping me find my perfect home.
Kaye & Rick are consummate real estate professionals with enormous integrity, enthusiasm, energy, persistence, kindness and sense of humor. Their connections and experience in the Rappahannock community are deep and wide. Few people are as well liked and respected as Kaye and Rick Kohler. In our search for the perfect property and the selling of our cabin they applied all their know-how and patience which resulted in two extremely satisfied clients.
Rick and Kay Kohler make it a genuine pleasure to ride with them through the countryside of our county looking at properties they have carefully selected for us. At the same time they took all of the pain and discomfort out of selling our property to enthusiastic buyers. They are competent and honest brokers and wound up good friends of ours. Not surprising at all.
I highly recommend Rick and Kaye, who have helped us buy and sell homes in Rappahannock and Madison counties. Rick and Kaye are extremely knowledgeable about Rappahannock and surrounding counties, and have provided invaluable assistance in negotiating contracts and working out financing, home inspections, and repairs for homes we bought and sold. They are great to work with, and make the real estate buying/selling process as painless as possible.
We were impressed with Rick and Kaye's knowledge of Rappahannock County and their persistence in finding the right house for us. Their personal touch goes beyond just showing houses -- including cluing us in on many attractions this area has to offer. Their advice on the ins and outs of moving to the country were invaluable. We are very pleased with our new home. We highly recommend Rick and Kaye's professional services with the personal touch!
Have dealt with Rick and Kaye Kohler several time and have always been completely satisfied with all aspects. They have sold two commercial buildings for me and assisted with the purchase of a home. I have worked with them for the past 5 years . The year exactly, was 2013 and 2015.
This couple are dear people -- extremely knowledgeable about the Madison/Rappahannock markets, zealous in their quest to find the right house for their buyers/the right buyers for those selling homes (we both bought and sold through them), and helpful throughout the process. We have recommended a number of people to the Kohlers and we don't make recommendations to colleagues and friends lightly! A+ in our book!
Rick helped us with the purchase of raw land in Rappahannock County,VA. Even though the sale was a modest one by county standards, Rick was very helpful and creative. When we ran into a small roadblock involving a county department, Rick went out of his way to help solve the problem and move things along. Recommend him highly.
I'm a retired real estate broker in Maryland and when my husband and I decided to buy a place in Rappahannock Virginia I wanted an agent who had a lot of experience and knew the County well. We were so lucky to have found Kaye and Rick Kohler. They know the County and, it seems, almost everyone in it! We've been mixing a lot socially and everyone seems to know them and think very highly of them too. We came to the area not knowing anyone and Kay and Rick included us in many social events which allowed us to get to know many people and get involved in local activities.
We listed our home (on 14 acres) with Rick and Kaye and they proved to be extremely knowledgeable about the local market and very helpful in every possible way -- advertising our property on the major real estate listings, with photographs in the local newspaper and fully exploiting all the Internet resources to present our property in the best possible ways. They were always available to help us and answer questions in every step toward finding buyers who will love the property just as we have. We relied on them to guide us through the negotiations with prospective purchasers and they proved to be wise advisers. We encourage others, who may have similar properties to ours, to choose Rick and Kaye to represent them.
We were really drawn to an ad for one of their listings, and called for an appointment. They agreed to meet us on fairly short notice and we saw some four or five homes that day; among them was the house we ultimately purchased. I was really impressed by the way that Rick and Kaye made the process so painless. We lived some distance from Washington, Va, and they took a lot of the burden off of us in handling necessary meetings, such as inspections. In addition they have been of major assistance in entering into the life of the community, in helping make connections and suggesting contacts for professional services. Further, they are lovely people. I would certainly recommend them.
Rick & Kaye Kohler have lived in Rappahannock county for a long time and have extensive knowledge of the community. They have listed and sold properties for me. They stay in touch and are easy to talk with and I would highly recommend their services.
Under challenging local market conditions, Rick and Kaye Kohler were able to both bring us buyers for our sale, and to help us purchase our current home nearby. Their guidance and support helped us smoothly navigate a potentially stressful process.
Kaye and Rick are excellent realtors. Kaye spent a lot of time with me visiting homes and was always able to provide details of the area, property history and gave honest assessments about the suitably of the property for my needs. They are very patient and believe in people taking their time in making the right choice. Rick took over during the negotiation stage and was very responsive and gave good advice around negotiations. Their after sales service has been excellent, providing lots of local knowledge and ideas to help me settle into the area as a weekender in rappahanock.
The Kohlers are amazing realtors. First, they took the time to really understand the kind of house we were looking for, then they patiently searched for just the right house to meet our needs and desires, and finally they expertly guided us through evaluating the house and negotiating the sales contract. Absolutely the best realtors we have ever worked with.
We were very lucky to meet the Kohlers, they were well informed and they partnered with us and helped us find our dream lot. Even after we completed our purchase they stayed with us to make sure we get our new construction underway without a hitch. They are truly professional and caring people, and we are so glad they represented us. They know the market well and give excellent advise.
Kaye and Rick were so kind, professional, helpful and passionate. They have become great friends. I have already recommended them to others and will do so again. They love Rappahannock county and it shows! Their knowledge of the area is a big plus. They really worked hard at selling my property and I will be forever grateful!
Extremely happy with them - bought two homes and sold one. They are both very professional, knowledgeable and very nice. They are currently helping us with buying another home.