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Joel made the home buying process comfortable and easy for me & my fiancée. Joel was recommended to us by friends who were also first time homebuyers. Joel is knowledgeable in many different areas including knowing local neighborhoods and understanding the housing market. What stood out to me was Joel’s personal attachment to finding the right house for us. Joel listened to our needs, offered advice when he saw fit, and provided an honest assessment of the homes we inquired about. While touring homes, he inspected every aspect of the property to make sure no stone went unturned. Joel was there to help us before, during, and after we purchased our home. Joel truly cares about finding the house that fits you best.

Joel was amazing! He was knowledgeable about the market and made the sales transition go smoothly. He is an excellent communicator and a genuinely good person! I moved out of state before closing on my home and had no worries that everything would go smoothly with his help and guidance. I couldn't recommend Joel more.

Joel was an amazing realtor. When we were preparing to put our home on the market, he gave advice on pricing, staging and home improvements that would help sell the home quickly. He was able to get our home sold in less than 48 hours!! We were blown away! During the selling process, we found a beautiful home we were ready to purchase. Joel walked us through the process and was knowledgeable about the area. He also answered all of our questions quickly, and with patience (we had sooo many questions because we had not purchased a home in 15 years). We highly recommend Joel if you are searching for, or selling a home.

Joel helped us sell our Mom's home after her passing. He was great to work with and very knowledgeable about the market. We live out of town and he went by the house regularly to check on the home and surroundings. He kept us informed regularly and guided us through the process. He is also very ethical and upfront. We highly recommend Joel!

My brother and I were recently tasked with selling our late Mother’s home. We were fortunate in stumbling upon Joel Sandman (actually he came highly recommended from our late Mother’s attorney). Joel’s personality/approach is an easy going but confident balance of knowledge, insight, compassion, professionalism, urgency and open honesty. We live about 2 hours from Lexington, so Joel made a point of going by Mom’s routinely to check on things and kept us informed. His communications via email or text were clear, concise, informative and appropriate frequency. Joel even showed up to help me with a couple last minute requests from the buyer. We have nothing but good things to say about Joel’s performance as our realtor and would recommend him without a moment’s hesitation.

From start to finish Joel was above excellent. Buying a house remotely felt like a nightmare, but Joel personally made sure that we were taken care of every step of the way. His superb communication alleviated so much of the buying pains, it almost felt easy, in fact it did. As a first time buyer I was confident that my needs were being fulfilled and that I was not being taken advantage of. I would recommend Joel to anyone and look forward to working with him again in the future.

Joel is very kind and attentive realtor to work with. He helped my family during a difficult process of the sale of my mom/dad family Estate home. His dedication and professionalism made the process easier for us. I would highly recommend!

Joel is an A+ realtor. He is incredibly diligent, attentive, responsive, knowledgeable and his construction experience is unique and invaluable in a realtor. Recommend 100%. Thank you, Joel, for your hard work and help with everything. We are very grateful.

Joel is a great guy to work with. He is very knowledgeable and practical in helping out with all that I needed assistance with. Joel is very patient and accommodating- Highly recommended!

I’ve know Joel for 10 years and trusted him to find my wife and I our first house! We could not have asked for more help throughout the entire process and will definitely use Joel if/when we decide to sell and buy another place many years down the road. If anyone has any questions about real estate, please reach out to Joel! I would give him more than 5 stars if it was an option.

Joel was awesome to work with! He was there every step of the way to help in anyway he could. I know Joel does this for a living but it never seemed like he was in it for any other reason than to help. We had many hiccups during the process (none of which had anything to do with Joel) and Joel was always there to help and was always positive. Joel was very informed and if he didn't know the answer to something he would always admit then find the answer. I can't say enough to let people know how much I enjoyed working with Joel. I highly recommend him!!

Joel walked us through the whole process of selling our house and really made it a smooth experience.

Joel was fantastic in helping my husband and I buy our first house! He was incredibly patient and knowledgeable when showing us homes all over the triad. When we decided to build our home, he was with us every step of the process! In fact, he checked in on our house even more frequently than we did! He was always very reachable and receptive, and made us feel at ease throughout the entire process. As first time homebuyers, we had a lot of questions and felt very needy at times, but he never seemed to mind haha I am so glad to have met him and would recommend him to absolutely anyone!

Joel was nothing short of amazing! Did not pressure us into any home, provide great insights, and was extremely helpful! If you need a realtor that is fun and easy to work with, Joel is the person for the job! Highly recommend and will only use him for any realty needs moving forward.

Joel did a fabulous job for our home buying experience. He was patient during the process of showing houses and was great about me deciding 2 minutes into a showing that it just wasn't for me. He ensured a coworker would be made available to us while he was vacationing and made it a point to attend milestones as our house was being completed. Joel is knowledgeable about the area and has many useful connections related to getting into a new home. He did a fabulous job!

Fantastic experience, highly recommended! Joel helped us sell our parents' home during a difficult time. His professionalism and expertise made the process as easy as it could be. I truly appreciate his ability to guide me and his willingness to answer my (many many) questions.

I worked with Joel to buy my first house and it was a good experience. His communication is clear and timely. He is knowledgeable and his input on the houses we viewed was very reasonable and objective, which I appreciate. He never pressured me to make an offer or rushed me, even as I looked for a couple months. Once I was under contract, he helped with home inspection and septic inspection recommendations, and had a good attorney lined up; everything went smooth. Thanks!

Joel was wonderful to work with, made the process very easy and successful.

Selling my house while out of state was worrisome but Joel made this easy, a local expert, hard working and understands the market well. I highly recommend him.

This is now our second transaction with Joel, and we would never do business with anyone else! Since we bought our first house with him 5 years ago, Joel has stayed in touch and has always been my “go-to” with any homeowner questions. This time around we decided to build a new home and Joel has been there every step of the way from helping us pick out the lot and signing the contract in June to selling our house in October where he got us under contract over the asking price, all cash, an extended closing period since our new build wasn’t going to be ready until mid-December, and an included lease back so we would have cash available for our closing, but still have time to actually make the move. He was there with us all the way to when we closed on our brand-new house in mid-December. He was impressively involved with every aspect; attending our meetings with the builder, helping us negotiate with the HOA, and helping us get our keys as quickly as possible so we could get contractors in the new house the day we closed. He even helped us wrap up our move with trash and junk disposal! You won’t find a better combination of someone who will be invested in your transaction, who has a supreme work ethic and will be honest in his opinion and tell you exactly what he thinks. I would recommend Joel to family, friends, and strangers alike, this is your guy.

You ever put an offer on a property without ever seeing the property in-person, where you pay a non-refundable 'due-diligence' fee just for the right to inspect the property (that's how it's done in North Carolina)? Well, that gives you and idea of how much trust we put into Joel. Our daughter is moving across the country from California to Winston Salem for college. We had been looking at properties for over 2 months and whenever something came up, we just didn't have the time to fly across the country and look at the property prior to it going 'pending'. So we identified a property during the 'coming soon' phase and contacted Joel. Joel made us feel like a priority, scheduling a video viewing during the first hour of the home coming live. After video-viewing the property and speaking with him about comparative homes, we made an offer and negotiated a price that was ultimately accepted. The next few stages are where Joel truly sets himself apart from your 'average' agent. You know what I am talking about, the agent that doesn't know what else to do for a career and decides, "hey, I'll get my real estate license and give that a shot." Joel made all the appropriate recommendations regarding inspections; home inspection, radon inspection and sewer inspection. To our surprise, there were some issues and Joel negotiated further to have a complete premium radon mitigation system installed and a new sewer line at the owners expense. These tasks were completed with us literally being across the coast. Now that we were in contract with an agreeable reduction in price to pay for aforementioned "big-ticket" items, we flew from California to Winston Salem to finally view the home. We were a bit apprehensive after seeing the property in-person as the home was not quite what we envisioned. At this point you would think a realtor would be frustrated, and he could have been but it certainly didn't show. Prior to closing, we were considering walking away and viewed three additional properties. After viewing these properties, we realized the property was fairly priced and the rooms were a bit larger than anything else we looked at. Ultimately we closed on the home and Joel made recommendations for some of the cosmetic work to be done (paint, ceiling lights, kitchen floor). Joel again stepped up, after closing with nothing to further gain, and met with multiple trades for us as we were back in California. He made multiple visits to the home and forwarding us the progress with pictures and videos. I realize this is a long review, probably more detail than needed, and still fails to encapsulate Joel's level of service and professionalism.

Joel is an excellent real estate representative. We have used him to sell 2 properties and could not ask for a more helpful and smooth transactions. Not only is he super in what he does, he is a genuine great person! Highly recommend!

Joel is the best! As soon as my wife and I started looking for houses we knew exactly who we were going to use. His attention to detail, willingness to help and enthusiasm is hard to beat. We have used him for guidance on every part of our buying process and he is already two steps ahead of us. His team is a 10/10 recommend!

We began working with Joel in 2022 after coming across his YouTube videos. Joel has been such a pleasure to work with over the past 2.5 years. His expertise and knowledge are always so appreciated. Thank you, Joel, for all that you do! We appreciate you!

I honestly can’t say enough about Joel. He’s best in class, always putting in the extra effort and we felt fortunate to have him as our broker. We were relocating from another state and Joel’s knowledge of the area, his responsiveness and communication style made us feel connected throughout the process when we were in town or hundreds of miles away. Joel is thorough, savvy, patient and is a trusted advocate in every aspect of the entire process. He’s a great listener matched with a great feel for the market. We value his thoughtful advice, attention to detail and being on top of everything. Thanks, Joel!

Working with Joel was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Throughout the entire home-building process, he demonstrated an exceptional level of competence, resourcefulness, and care, making what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. His knowledge of the real estate market and building process was unmatched, and he always had insightful answers to our questions, making us feel informed and confident in every decision. One of Joel’s greatest strengths is his communication. He was always available, responsive, and proactive in keeping us updated on every detail, big or small. Joel anticipated our needs and thought of things we hadn’t even considered, showing just how much he cared about getting us into a home we would truly love. Thanks to Joel, we felt fully supported every step of the way. If you’re looking for a real estate agent who combines expertise with an unparalleled level of dedication, I can’t recommend Sandman Realty highly enough!

I can't give any higher of a recommendation than I can for Joel. I had never gone through the process of selling a home before and not only did he provide ample knowledge, but he was amazing with communication, was hands-on throughout the entire process, and allowed me to relax in such a tumultuous time knowing that he had everything under control. It was all incredibly smooth, planned out, and he lets you know what to expect every step of the way. In a world of dwindling customer service, Joel is a shining light and a true example of how business should be done. I'm sincere when I say it was a true pleasure and I feel lucky to have had him.

I would recommend Joel, without hesitation, to anyone. He made our move from TX to NC painless. His communication was quick. Great follow-through. He went steps above helping out with recommendations for some local vendors we needed.

I cannot thank Joel enough for all of his help. As first-time home buyers, the process seemed a little daunting. Joel was there with us every step of the way to answer any and all questions (no matter how silly). He remained in constant contact with us and made sure we were comfortable at every stage. Anyone would be lucky to get the chance to work with him.

Joel was absolutely wonderful. I moved to North Carolina from out of town and had very limited ability to see homes. Joel took his own time with preview homes with his iPhone so I could see them without being there. He would rearrange his schedule last minute. He didn’t find us the existing home we were looking for. But he found us a great piece of property that met all our needs then he even set us up with some trusting builders. Great realtor if I could give more than five stars, I would

I can't say enough great things about Joel. From start to finish, he made the process of my house seamless and stress-free. His knowledge of the market, pricing, and negotiation skills helped me get above asking for my house. Joel was always available to answer questions, provide updates, and simply went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly. His input, professionalism, and detail to attention - is perfect for what I wanted from a realtor. Joel has a great understanding of the area and is well-connected to so many helpful businesses and people. I highly recommend Joel!

Joel was outstanding in the purchase of my first home! He was beyond helpful in walking me through the entire process and made sure that I understood each step. He helped me find the home that checked all of my boxes, toured houses for me and sent me videos when I was unable to go in person, and offered his expertise to help me make informed decisions. Overall, Joel is very professional, communicative, and knowledgeable! I would highly recommend him as your realtor.