I first met John when he joined my pool team at Airport Billiards in Hopedale over 10 years ago. One night he mentioned his car needed an engine rebuild and I wrote him a check for the amount needed, he didn't and would not have asked for it. I never asked for or expected to be repaid. Sometime later he overheard me mention I needed a new roof on a large outbuilding I had used as a workshop. He didn't hesitate to offer his services as a way to work off what he percieved as a debt. He has had my respect ever since. When he decided to move from Franklin he became my tenant and neighbor where he continued to impress me with his work ethic and honesty. He went on to build an incredible spec house on Blackstone St. in Mendon. A talented finish carpenter and woodworker John is familiar with all statges of new construction. I am proud to have him associated with Mendon Area Real Estate knowing he will impress you as he has myself.

Hi Gary,  I would like to thank you for all of your help with selling the house.  I know that you went above and beyond in many cases and ended up with not much to show for it.  I appreciate it so much and am feeling relieved that our life can now move forward.  Thank you again for your kindness and professionalism. 

 You are a great person and wonderful Realtor and hopefully if I need someone in the future it would be under better circumstances.  I would absolutely choose you or recommend you to a friend.  Gail

• Helping me to clean the house.
• Numerous phone calls on our behalf.
• Getting Mr. Darling over to blast our well and physically helping to move the irrigation system during a 2 day Title V search.
• Going to Town Hall. Meeting with the Conservation Dept. to walk the property.
• The most 2 important traits that Gary exhibited were Honesty and being available to us 24-7

     We would like to Thank Everyone involved in selling the Property on Murphy's way in Uxbridge, especially Gary.

Have a great day,

Casey and Miah Usmani

June 18, 2009

We have come to know Gary Smith from a different angle than most: he was the listing agent of the house that we bought in Mendon. 

When we first viewed the house, Gary was polite and professional, there to answer questions but never intrusive. But his real value as a realtor came as the closing approached. 

As it often happens, people tend to get hung up on issues that are really minor to the overall sale of the house, letting emotions overrule business decisions. Gary was quick to step forward and rationalize everyone’s point of view. He did everything in his power to make sure that the house closed as quickly and as smoothly as possible. I honestly do not know if it would have happened if Gary had not been involved in the sale.

But the story does not end there.  Moving here from out of state, we did not know anyone in the area.  The realtor whom we had used to help us find the house, lived on the other side of Boston, so we really were alone.  I was out of town when my wife fell from a ladder inside the house and crushed her foot. She did not want to use 911, so she called Gary.  In “white knight” fashion he came right over with another member of his office, and they rushed her to the hospital emergency room.  After making sure she was attended, he left but showed up a little later with his wife to check on her again. Knowing that she was alone, they even made sure the ‘frig was filled with food and drinks for her return.  Now that goes beyond the confines of any business friendship, and streaks into the realm of compassion and friendship. 

Gary is also a “walking Yellow Pages” and has made several references for us, pointing us towards various craftsmen as we have needed them. Since that time I have heard of many stories where Gary has gone that extra mile for his clients and friends. His follow up is just phenomenal.   If you are looking for an agent to help you buy or sell a house or property, you might be able to find someone as knowledgeable of the area and market conditions, but you won’t find anyone as honest, hardworking or as full of integrity as Gary Smith. 

Laura and Bill Smutny,

Mendon, MA

Monroe reference continued...

Not to be overlooked was the manner in which you counseled us on setting the listing price. By suggesting a formal appraisal you took the guesswork and emotion out of that whole process and it proved to be worthwhile and very effective.

I could go one but suffice to say we couldn't have picked a better partner for this undertaking and we would recommend you to anyone seeking a professional Realtor in their quest to sell their home or buy a new one.
With our sincere gratitude and best wishes for continued success...….