"Many sales associates in our company contribute an amazing amount of energy, time and money to various charitable organizations across the world, and I wanted you to know that your manager, Lori Ramirez, recognizes that you are a person who stands out in terms of generosity of spirit.

Your active involvement in your community with your partner, Michael Locke, has not gone without notice, and I simply want to acknowledge to you that I have an immense appreciation for what you do for several charities, as well as the professional manner in which you conduct your life as a realtor.  Thank you, Andy, for raising the standards of Coldwell Banker and the industry in this regard.

Your reputation is stellar, and your upbeat attitude goes a long way toward helping your colleagues get through what can be challenging times in their careers.

Your quiet contributions to the various drives made choosing a winner this year difficult, but the Westside/Southbay Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 2007 President's Award of Excellence was finally given to Al Scafati in Palos Verdes for the good work he has done.

I congratulate you on your nomination and want you to know how proud and grateful we are to have you in our company.  Thank you for all you do."

-Betty Graham, President & COO, Coldwell Banker Greater Los Angeles Company

"I couldn't have made a better choice in selecting Andy, Michael and Donna to sell my mother's house.  The sale went so smoothly and quickly that I had little time to reflect on my family's home of 57 years.  The marketing was superbly done, and there were multiiple bids on the property one day after the public open house.  While the paperwork involved in the sale of the house was sometimes overwhelming, everything was explained carefully and honestly.  All three of them went well beyond the normal duties of real estate agents in guiding me gently through the paperwork process, helping me empty the house of its contents, and working tirelessly through to completion.  Since I live nearly 300 miles away from this Southern California house, much of the process had to be carried on over the phone or by e-mails and faxes.  Absolutely nothing was done without my approval and notification.  I feel as though I've known them for years, and now consider them all friends rather than just the people who sold the house."

                             -Marge Dyer     Lodi, CA

"Thanks to Michael Locke and Andy Jelmert, I now own my dream home and have purchased 5 investment properties in just 8 years.  Professionals like Andy & Michael are not only  a pleasure to work with, they know a great deal about the local real estate market and have a gift for making the complex easily understandable for both first time buyers as well as seasoned investors.  I highly recommend Andy and Michael to anyone considering a real estate purchase.  I wouldn't think of buying or selling without their expertise."

-Terry Brewer  Humorist & Author: "Up Periscope:  Keeping Your Perspective Above Sea Level"   (Bunker Hill)

"Right from the get-go we knew that Michael and Andy were the ones to sell our condo.  At the first interview they showed they knew their business and set out a schedule that seemed do-able and yet promised to move things along quickly.  The following few weeks we just gave in to Michael's requests as to how best to show the place.  Amazingly, the day after the condo opened to the public we had an offer over list, and Andy and Michael shepherded it through the various processes so well that I had my money in the bank three months after our first meeting.  I would recommend these guys to anyone."

-Terence Ford & Antonio Martinez Contreras, Silver Lake

"We had no idea what the real estate PROFESSION was like until we worked with Andy, Michael and Donna.  I (Janet) thought it was about showing a house to a prospective buyer, and convincing that person to buy it (well, perhaps not quite that naive, but close to it).  I never imagined the many abilities and talents that are required when one is working at the top of the profession, as does Andy, Michael and Donna.  Then too I'd never imagined the wisdom, gentle intelligence, analytical skills, total reliability, willingness to extend themselves, sense of personal involvement (but never intruding),...shall I go on?  I'm tempted to, but I'm afraid this won't be seen as truthful, which it very much is.  We learned about Andy, Michael and Donna from friends; we are now passing on the reference to all our friends.  Along the way, each person--Andy, Michael, Donna--became distinct and complimentary personalities, and now friends.  Oh, by the way, we bought one house, sold it, and bought another, all the arrangements and complexities smoothly and rapidly negotiated and concluded!"

"Thank you, Andy, Michael and Donna for your good taste, hard work and extra commitment that made the sale of our house such a triumph!"

Janet Sternburg (Lavine)  -Writer and Photographer

Steven D. Lavine  -President, California Institute of the Arts

"Working with the Jelmert & Locke Group is a real pleasure.  They did a fantastic job of marketing my home with professional flyers, advertising on their websites, and open houses that had tons and tons of people coming through.  I had multiple offers in a few days and got over my asking price!  Since then they have helped me transition into investment property and even several months after closing escrow on that property they are still there to help me with any questions or problems that I may have.  Thank you Michael, Donna and Andy!"

Rob Poston - owner of Avatar Computer Consulting and Board Member, Silver Lake Beautification Committee (shown with Council Member Tom LaBonge on Silver Lake Beautification Day 2005)

(Silver Lake)

"I wanted to thank you for your committed and steady good work on my  behalf in selling my  property in the Hollywood Hills.  If ever there was a tough real estate assignment, this was it.  A quarrel between me and the other owner of the property; his absence from the premises and state, rendering him incommunicado; the property therefore in not the best shape; a tenant to contend with, along with a big uncared-for dog; and me 3,000 miles away.

Nonetheless, you got us higher than the asking price and $127,000 more than an offer we'd been prepared to take.  You dealt with a common pleas court judge and her referee and beat every possible deadline put before you---and there were many.

I do thank you for your kindness and conscientious handling of this matter.  We couldn't be happier, and we felt in good hands all the way through. I believe the results speak to your talent and professionalism.

Many thanks,

Avery Rome

Editor, The Philadelphia Enquirer

Wayne, PA

"Sincere thanks for all your love and kindness.  For the help in finding furnishings, for pictures, for not giving up on us, and getting us our beautiful new home.  Most of all for being our loving adopted kids.  We love you and are grateful for all you have done."

Much Love,

Ozzie & Helen Ostendorf, Glendale, CA

(downsized from a large family home to a condominium to enjoy their "Golden Years")

"When we were thinking of a realtor to help us sell our home, we wanted to make sure that it was going to be someone who would "take care of things" and handle all the little details.  Not only did we find one person, we found three extraordinary people in the Jelmert-Locke Group that addressed all our needs and concerns.  We sold our home in seven days and closed within a month.  We were extremely pleased with the entire process.  The attention we received made us feel that we were their top priority!

Thanks again to the Jelmert-Locke Group!"

Joe & Kelly Butler

Eagle Rock, CA (now living in Cleveland, OH)

"Thank you" seems such a small thing to say in exchange for what you have been through with me the last few months.  Your faith, patience, determination and optimism were the deciding factors in this instance-of that I'm sure.  I would have given up a long time ago!  Thank you so very, very much!"   - Stephanie Limbaugh (Angelino Heights) 

Dear Andy, Donna and Mike:

We've been homeowners for three weeks now and still aren't settled in, but we now have some time to relax and want to take the time to express our appreciation.

It's funny but the things we thought would be easy, like getting a phone and cable and getting out of our previous house proved incredibly difficult, and the things we thought would be stressful, like the physical move itself, turned out to be simple. In fact, the movers we found were so good we'd be happy to recommend them.  But the things that we knew would be easy and fun and were both, were the finding of the house and its actual purchase.  That was because of the representation we had.  Thank you.  You made it fun and easy and found the perfect house for us.  We both love it.  And the dogs love it.

They especially love the back yard.  Kuma has never gotten so much exercise. And while Kuma doesn't seem to understand the sprinkler system, both Denver and Rose love running through them whenever they turn on.  We've met many of our neighbors and already have been invited to a nearby party.  It's a great community; I'm sure we're going to be very happy here.

Again, thank you for all of your help.  Thank you for allowing us to use your condo during our search.  And not to forget, thank you for the lovely house warming basket.  After all of your kindness and assistance, it was not necessary, but very kind and thoughtful of you--thank you.

Harvey Hayashida & Richard Jeffery  -relocated to Palm Springs from West Hollywood and San Clemente