When my wife Gail and I decided to move back to upstate New York after living in the Charlotte area for only a year to be closer to family we had some hard decisions to make which included finding a realtor who understood and truly cared about our needs. We did our research and decided that the Compass Real Estate(Andy Bovender team)led by Debbie Hooker and her team namely Cary King and Melanie Lester among others was going to be our choice. We’re so glad we made that decision. They were so knowledgeable and helpful in getting our home prepped, listed and sold in a timely manner. There were times when we were getting a little nervous due the recent housing market’s ups and downs but we were reassured that they would get the “job” done. We would highly recommend this fine group of professionals to anyone looking to sell or buy moving forward. Thank you again!
My wife and I had the most amazing home buying experience with Lauren and Melanie! Both were consummate professionals, incredibly friendly, with timely and helpful responses throughout. Lauren was a dream to work with and someone who embodies excellence. She made this entire process for us exciting, smooth and effortless for us, keeping us informed every step of the way. We can't say enough great things about Lauren and Melanie and would highly recommend them to anyone else looking for a new home. Thank you SO much for everything, we will remember you and the amazing service you provided us for many years to come!
Randie was absolutely wonderful to work with. She stuck with me for months while I was looking until we finally settled on a move. She was informative, helpful, always timely and responsive to every question I had. She and Melanie were an unbelievable team to work with,especially since we were hundreds of miles away in Massachusetts !!! If you are looking for the best real estate experience contact Randi She will not let you down. I can't say enough about how easy they made this whole process.
Victoria and Melanie with the Andy Bovender Team were so amazing to work with. From start to finish they guided us through the process and made a stressful sale feel like a breeze. They were on top of every step and communicated with us throughout. Couldn’t have asked for a better team, I will use them and recommend them again and again. Thank you so much for all of your help!
Randie was amazing to work with and I can't recommend her enough! She truly listened to what we were looking for, offered great recommendations, was extremely knowledgeable and offered us so much guidance throughout our entire first home buying experience. Randie and Melanie thoroughly explained everything throughout the closing process and checked in often to make sure that we were comfortable throughout. Their communication was impeccable the entire time. I honestly can't believe how easy they made everything for us. Definitely recommend this team to everyone!!
I met Chris about a year ago when I decided to move out of state to SC. Throughout the year, he stuck with me, as I flip-flopped between purchasing land to build, single-family home vs townhouse, and finally new construction. He was endlessly patient with me, and incredibly generous with his time. He even did a few Skype walkthroughs! His eagle eye would always find the things I missed and he did a great job playing devil’s advocate for me. Throughout the whole process, Chris was always there when I had a question and even kept me from losing it when I realized at the closing I didn’t quite read the latest email from the attorney thoroughly and couldn’t close until the next day. And I can’t forget Melanie, she handled all the “behind the scenes,” paperwork for my mortgage and closing seamlessly. I can’t imagine having a more positive experience and recommend Chris without reservation to anyone looking to buy or sell.
With three decades of real estate experience in Maryland, I still found the prospect of relocating to a new state daunting. However, from my first conversation with Debbie Hooker, I knew she was the agent for me! I can’t say enough about the pleasant, professional guidance I received from Debbie and her team. I was in town for 5 days, and it was a whirlwind of showings, contract preparation, and inspections. Debbie, Carrie, and Melanie handled it all with grace, quickly responding to my questions and providing support when I needed it - especially when I was back home in Maryland. I am so thankful a lifelong friend and colleague happened to meet one of Debbie’s happy former clients, who enthusiastically referred her. Debbie is knowledgeable and efficient, while giving spot-on advice and top-notch customer care. It’s easy for me to recommend Debbie Hooker and The Bovender Team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home – you’ll be in good hands!
We recently closed on our first home thanks to Meghan and the Andy Bovender Team. As first-time buyers, during a pandemic no less, we were definitely nervous, but had absolutely no reason to be! When we did find the perfect house, which ended up being a multi-offer situation, Meghan worked her magic and got us under contract comfortably within our budget that same day! From contract to close Meghan and her teammate Melanie walked us through every step and got us set up with the best vendors to make sure our best interests were always being looked out for. We truly cannot thank Meghan enough for helping make our homeowner dreams come true. She is the best; truly the type of agent you want all of your closest family and friends to have if they are buying or selling.
Debbie, Melanie, Carrie, and the entire team were a joy to work with for the sale of our home. They communicated with us the entire time and helped guide the process to the best possible outcome. We sold our home for asking price within 4 days on the market! This latest sale was an excellent reminder why we've partnered with the Andy Bovender team on the last 3 home sales. I'd give them 6 stars out of 5 if I could!
I had an exceptional experience working with Chris Wagner as my real estate agent, along with the incredible team at Compass. From our very first conversation through every meeting and message after, Chris demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, deep market knowledge, and genuine care for me and my needs. Throughout the entire process, both Chris and Melanie, the closing manager, communicated clearly, responded quickly, and guided me through every step with confidence and expertise. I always felt fully supported and informed. Whether it was scheduling showings, negotiating offers, or managing the finer details, Chris made everything feel smooth and completely stress-free. Their integrity, patience, and positive attitude truly set them apart. I never felt rushed or pressured—only prioritized. Thanks to their hard work and unwavering commitment, I was able to achieve a great outcome. I highly recommend Chris Wagner and the Compass team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
The Andy Bovender Team pairs deep Carolinas market knowledge with the reach of Compass. Expect straight answers, sharp preparation, and a process that stays simple, whether you are buying, selling, or both.
