Joan was amazing. She walked me through the process to purchase my first home. She is very knowledgeable about real estate and is able to spot potential issues with prospective homes with ease. Joan made searching and finding a house a fun experience, that could have otherwise been very tedious in the housing market that I found myself in. I will recommend her to all my friends that are in the market for a home and I know who to call if I ever find myself in the market again. Thanks Joan.
Patrick Wieder
We have worked with Joan both as sellers and buyers. Joan goes out of her way to help with any questions or concerns. We sold a house back in 2022 with Joan she made the process so easy. We recently work with her to find a house for my daughter. I told my daughter that Joan would be the one find one and she did just that. She went above and beyond my expectations. I would work with Joan anytime either buying or selling, she does a fantastic job.
Augie and Sue Tuffo
As a contractor I have had the pleasure of working with Joan in preparing houses before they were listed on the market. She goes WAY BEYOND the efforts of any other realtor that I have ever worked with. Her knowledge of a property's potential is amazing! I have witnessed Joan get many more thousands of dollars in the sales price due to her skillful handling of re-staging an average (or below average) property into one with eye appeal. Her honesty and ethical integrity are beyond question and her work ethic is second to none. My wife and I trusted her with our home and were very satisfied by the quick sale and excellent price that resulted from her guidance.
Joe and Barbara Giancursio
When you work with Joan Kulikowski to sell your house you are getting the complete package: A savvy realtor, a project manager, a vendor manager, and a person who knows where to get household items at a great price. Joan’s work ethic and attention to detail are both incredible. The house that I sold with her was my first and she expertly shepherded me through the process.
Some of the highlights:.
- Working with me to determine which aspects of the house were worth upgrading and which were not.
- Lining up contractors to do the work deemed necessary.
- Obtaining materials such as countertops at the absolute best price.
- Interfacing with the contractors, all I had to do was pay them.
- Coordinating and providing the tables, price stickers, etc. for a household sale.
- Staging my house for sale with furnishings that she not only provided but also moved in and out of my home.
- Helping me get rid of unwanted furniture.
All the above were in addition to the traditional real estate agent duties that you would expect such as such as advertising, showings, and signage..
This final anecdote sums things up; during the selling process my neighbors remarked to me what a great job she was doing..
Mark Sayre
It is my immense pleasure to recommend Joan Kulikowski and Apple Valley Realty for all who are embarking on a new future.
I was placed in a difficult, two year process of selling two homes simultaneously, one being my personal home of 14 years and the other a childhood family home of fifty-six years. Joan walked me through this process with kindness and patience. Invested in serving with integrity, Joan went above and beyond with repairs, contacts, staging opportunities and, I must admit, some serious (non-professional) emotional counseling over coffee!
Joan's initial presentation was especially professional. She outlined her "before and after" success stories as well as the process my own personal journey might embrace. It was evident that she knows the housing market and is confident in her leadership skills.
Joan has an adventurous and outgoing personality. These are important qualities to possess and led to a substantial outcome for a first-time seller.
Consider contacting Joan Kulikowski Apple Valley Realty today. I don’t know what I would have done without their help.
P. Lombard
Good Afternoon Joan.
I want to tell you how much I appreciated all of your hard work and effortless hours on helping my family and me in getting my parents house fit enough to put on the market and sell. We are so thankful that you have the patience of an Angel. There was alot to do to make this sale happen and we couldn't have done it without you. I really didn't expect all the hands on help with the inside and outside of the house.. You show so much care for your clients by putting their needs first and showing them how important they are by making sure they are happy with their decisions. Not to mention always being available to answer questions any and all times. You did a great job and we couldn't have been happier having you as our agent. Thank You so very much!!
Kathleen (Sullivan) Vaeth
“Joan was a rockstar during this entire transaction. And she makes a great ham sandwich... just saying!!! Probably one of my most pleasurable deals this year and would do more business together anytime!”
Melanie Turcsik
“Knowledgeable, on top of everything, kept things moving a fast pace. Was a pleasure to work with her."
Nancy Crocker
Empire Realty Group
"I was referred to Joan by a family member who spoke highly of her. Joan helped us sell our home by triaging the things that would hinder the sale and then, by prepping it with her lovely staging inventory. Our sale price was significantly higher than our assessed value and Joan's knowledge of negotiating and compassion during the loss of a loved one certainly made this process much easier on us! I would highly recommend Joan to anyone thinking of buying or selling!"
Kathy Webster
"Joan was fabulous to work with! She was always accessible and responded immediately to all requests. Her efforts and professionalism were greatly appreciated!!"
Alfred DeRosa
"Joan definitely brought a significantly higher price for my home in Honeoye Falls because of her frugally flipping my home! She even chose the granite for my countertops! Thanks, Joan!"
Andy Greene
"I can't thank you enough for following through on your word to help me when my tax assessments increased. You did a lot! Spending time consuming research to make a case for me and you negotiated a $30,000 reduction in my tax assessments!"
"Thank you for your patience and professionalism. I look forward to doing business with you in the future! Your client and neighbor,"
Jerrod Jones
Divine Essence Enterprises LLC
"I would like to share my personal experience with Joan. Joan impressed me and my wife with her knowledge right from the start. Being that we were first time perspective homeowners, she did not overwhelm us with information, but rather listened to our needs and gave us options as well as some of the pros and cons. We have rarely come in contact with someone who genuinely wants to help you find a place that not only suits your needs, but a person that truly desires you to be happy with your purchase before and after the sale. That person is Joan. You will have a hard time finding someone who will not only steer you in the right direction, but will literally fight for you to get the home you want and continue to fight for you, even after the sell. We had a issue with the sellers after the home was sold to us and Joan took the time to research and even took the time out of her schedule to be with us to resolve the issue. Thanks to her and the wealth of knowledge and resources she possesses, we were able to resolve the concern. She is truly a top notch broker and friend. Someone you want on your side. Someone who I would refer to my family or anyone that is looking to purchase a home. Thank you Joan."
Kyle and Romania Lovejoy
"I had the pleasure of meeting Joan at an open house and she showed me how she had transformed the house we were in. After Joan had shown me how she had frugally flipped so many homes and made them sell for so much more, I was ready to see what she could do to my house in Henrietta. Not only did she locate high quality lighting fixtures and paint for a fraction of the price, but she helped orchestrate the renovation and brought me quality laborers who could carry out the plan expertly and also saved me money. She was as helpful as anyone possibly could be and actually located an air conditioner for me during a heat wave. Thank you, Joan, also for your immense patience while I was searching for a home in a tough "seller's market" and finding just the perfect forever home for me! I highly recommend her!"
Jean Smith
"When I decided to sell the home my husband and I had bought in 1975, a friend suggested that I contact Joan Kulikowski at Apple Valley Realty. At our first meeting and throughout the process, I was impressed not only with Joan's knowledge of the real estate market and trends but also her enthusiasm, professionalism, and sincerity. My mid-1950's home had been well-maintained but needed to be brought into the 21st century. Following Joan's expert advice and keeping costs within budget, I had updates done in several rooms; then Joan beautifully staged the home. Result? A much quicker sale at a far better price than I had expected! Concurrently, she helped me find the perfect townhome, choose options and upgrades, and negotiate a favorable price. Joan certainly knows how to maximize returns and optimize terms for her clients. She puts her heart and soul into her work and is one of the most honest and principled persons I know.. I highly recommend Joan Kulikowski.
Marcia Renker
"THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR TIME AND PATIENCE. A YEAR AGO I WAS SET TO WALK AWAY AND LET MY HOME GO INTO FORECLOSURE, BUT OUT OF NOWHERE, CAME YOU! A GOD THING. NOT ONLY DID YOU ARRANGE FOR PREPPING MY HOME FOR SALE AND THEN STAGE IT BUT YOU NEGOTIATED A SHORT SALE WITH THE BANK SO I COULD BE FORGIVEN MY DEBT! NOW YOU HAVE HELPED TO CLOSE A CHAPTER IN MY LIFE SO I CAN GO ONTO TO THE NEXT"
Tara Trevino
"Our real estate broker, Joan Kulikowski, did what I thought was the impossible... she found buyers for our home on the very first open house at full asking price. My husband and I were astounded by her professionalism, expertise, creativity, organization and dedication to detail. Not to mention her artistic ability to stage our home in such a way that really gave it that WOW factor. She started by triaging our home, assisting us for free in hosting an estate sale so we could liquidate what we didn't need and brought an estate sale professional to us to assist us for a fraction of the typical cost. Then she delivered to us a staging consult which defined what we needed to do in order to "prep" the home. She completely orchestrated the reconstruction of a master bath that had been gutted, even saving us money on the materials and contractor's labor! Joan also shouldered much because I had heavy caretaking responsibilities for my mom. Joan compassionately walked me through each stage of the selling process. Over all, Joan really knows her stuff. We highly recommend her!"
Donna Fae Dadson
"Thanks for all you've done for me. You not only helped me by staging my house, helped me repair my ceiling tiles in my basement, handled a contentious party involved and negotiated to bring a higher price but you made the winning play by breaking a stalemate by suggesting a "pre-possession" agreement! You rock! You're a real powerhouse!"
Barb Redmond
"Joan Kulikowski is not just a Real Estate Agent. She is a fierce advocate for her clients. Joan is an expert in all phases of Real estate, from the tiniest legal nuances to foreseeing problems others miss. She will sell your house, but more, she will help you get the maximum value out of it. I was struggling to update my home when Joan came into my life. Joan has an extensive list of high quality tradesmen who work for reasonable rates. She also has a knack for finding deals on lighting, tiles, bathroom fixtures etc. With Joan’s help I was able to update my house for half of what it should have cost. This of course all translated to a huge return on investment, which I could not have accomplished by myself. Joan calls her technique “frugal flipping”. I call it a miracle."
Ken Lassig
"Oh my goodness. I could write a book on how you are not only an exceptional real estate agent but how you should be awarded the president's citizen & humanitarian of the year award. You have been sent to us by the heavens. I am sure there are others who feel as lost & hopeless as we once did having a home that was "upside down" and a debt that we couldn't pay. You are literally a life saver because you sold our home and negotiated with the bank our debt forgiveness. Yes - you save lives. Thank you for saving our lives. Thank you for your perseverance & caring."
Tony and Joanne Labasz
"It was a pleasure to work with Joan Kulikowski of Apple Valley Realty to sell our home of 35 years on Mercury Drive outside of Rochester, New York. We hired Joan in August of 2017 to renovate, advertise, and sell our home. Unfortunately, after years of wear and tear and sheltering a family of six the house needed restoration. She toiled industriously to redo the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and to overall reimagine the layout of the residence. The objective was to increase the value of the home to allow us to comfortably retire in Florida. In the Summer of 2017, we left for Florida, giving her the key and a small budget. She got the renovation underway immediately, sending us updates via email on the progress, staging, and eventually the showing of house to potential buyers.
By December 2017 the complete reno was done and Joan had obtained an all cash buyer and negotiated renting out the house to the family who agreed to close in January 2018. The purchase price was $38,000 higher than we expected and will allow us to get a great home in the Sunshine State. As promised, the closing went without incident. Working with Joan was an outright positive experience. She is prepared for all the rigors of the real estate business from staging to pricing and targeting buyers. She is also pragmatic, analytical, and outright brilliant. Given her wit and intelligence, Joan is a first-rate real estate professional. We urge future sellers and buyers to carefully consider Joan Kulikowski of Apple Valley Realty."
Dennis & Albertha Broyld
"When Joan contacted me about my vacant home which was in foreclosure, I had already given up on dealing with the bank and was very confused as to what to do with the house. I was skeptical that something which had become so difficult could be, as Joan put it, made simple. I now see that it's because she had such a wealth of knowledge about real estate law, short sales and foreclosures that she simply knew what to do. What's more, even though I had no finances to fix up my home so it would get the highest purchase price, Joan arranged for lighting fixtures and painting to be done in a frugal way and then brought in her staging inventory, FOR FREE, and made the purchase price go up so that the bank was happy with the purchase price!! I cannot get over the fact that all I had to do was sign papers from Texas and Joan did all the rest! This helped me greatly and I can't even begin to thank her enough for all the hard work and expertise she put into selling my home. She is a wonder!"
Tami Herbert
"Thank you again very, very much for everything!!! It was truly a privilege to have you as my realtor. All my friends agree that you are absolutely wonderful!! When we met, you wanted to impress me as a realtor, and you definitely did! I strongly believe that I would not have my house without you. It was so hard to find a good, affordable home but you made it happen. I won't forget all those hours you had for me. Trying to figure out what I needed and wanted. Going to the stores and helping me to pick out all the right lighting fixtures, getting up at 4 a.m. to write an offer for me, being available even when you were out of town. Making sure the seller did everything he was supposed to, helping me move!!! Letting me borrow your carpets so I could protect my new floors, being at my closing, and being there for me after the closing too!!! I don't think there is anything more you could have done!!! I really can't thank you enough and I appreciate very much everything you've done! I love my house!"
Simona Bernreiterova
"Our son's home was in foreclosure and you helped us do a short sale so that our son could get a fresh start on his credit. We thank you so much for sticking with us until it was finished. You were very cooperative and encouraging even when we weren't. Thank you for all your work and patience with the matter. I would recommend you to my friends and anyone looking to buy a home or sell one. We think the world of you. You are one of the best!"
Ernie & Ramona Shute
"I am a real estate investor that has done several transactions in Buffalo, Rochester, Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida. I have worked with several agents on both the buying and selling sides for those transactions, none of which impressed me, more with their knowledge of all facets of real estate than Joan! The first deal we worked together, she sold my property for more than $26,000 over asking price in less than 1 week! Wow! Add how much of a pleasure she is to work with and it's very safe to say that I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to buy or sell their property!"
William Gleason
"My wife and I had poured our hearts into making "a house" a home, but unemployment woes forced us to walk away from our home, surrendering it back to the bank after a different local realtor tried to put thru a "short sale" unsuccessfully.
We had the good fortune of having Joan contact us thru neighbors that we kept in touch with after moving in with relatives. Joan's knowledgeable experience with handling predicaments like ours and her caring attitude convinced us to work with her and she did not let us down! Joan was able to sell our former home (within a few months time) and we feel that her efforts will have the added benefit of helping to free us from the stigma of a bad credit rating (attached to our home mortgage).
I can wholeheartedly recommend Joan for any homeowners out there suffering from the same issues that we were or even anyone searching for a real estate professional with proven expertise! Thank you Joan!"
Chris Brown
"I would like to thank Apple Valley Reality, especially Joan Kulikowski, for helping me sell my house. My circumstances with the selling was quite unusual and Joan was beyond helpful and understanding. I would highly recommend Apple Valley Reality and Joan Kulikowski for buying or selling your home."
Kathleen Makowiecki
"Joan, thank you very much for putting up with all of the "drama" from changing jobs in the middle of trying to close on our house. We both believe you did a great job and knew just how to handle it. You had our best interests as a priority. Thanks again!"
Ken and Amy Woodring
"Joan is a KEEPER… WE LOVE THIS WOMAN! My husband and I are BLESSED by this woman ESPECIALLY in the SUCCESSFUL rental of our rural home! I first met Joan when I was working at a local blessing shoppe in Honeoye. Our hearts were knit together immediately…when we needed a realtor for friends~ I immediately thought of Joan… and when we needed a realtor for our own rental property…the Lord opened up the door and we called Joan in. She did so much leg work for us personally-- one might have thought she was getting a HUGE commission… She is a selfless woman –with TREMENDOUS business sense…impeccable organization, fabulous inter and intrapersonal skills. In addition, she is a great encourager, liason, stager, decorator, photographer, driver, and DOER! She told my husband that she “would not disappoint him”….. and! She has made GOOD ON HER PROMISE… WE ARE BLESSED AND CAN’T BRAG on her ENOUGH… She is a KEEPER for sure!"
The Redmonds
"Really appreciating our incredible real estate agent. The woman goes above and beyond, not to mention has a world of knowledge and experience to cover all territories. She fights for our best interests, speaks candidly, provides vision and perspective, and does "investigation work" to uncover the diamonds in the rough. Trust her completely. That is all!"
Erica Pearson Robinson
"Thank you for all of the work you did in finding a buyer for my very old house. Thank you too, for not giving up when I was ready to say forget it. You and God get the credit! I would recommend you to anyone who needed a Realtor."
Betty Hockey
"Thank you for the assessment letter you mailed me last week showing my assessment was lowered from $207K to $175K. I appreciate your assistance. Again, thank you so much. You were thorough and did exceptionally good. Hats off to you!"
Mary Chevalez
"We wanted to thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Loving the new property!"
The Sundlofs
"Thank you also for your true professionalism! This is how Real Estate is supposed to work! Happy Buyers, Happy Sellers and a great working relationship among professionals! Thanks again! If I’m in your area again, I will be looking for your listings to sell!"
Mary Jo Fess, CRS,CSP,GRI
(Real Estate Associate Broker)
"In the six plus years my wife and I have known Joan Kulikowski, she has been more than just a realtor. She has been (and still is) a friend, an advocate, a paralegal, a confidant, a prayer warrior and a house stager. In the time it took for our home to sell, she never became weary in well-doing, but kept her eyes on the prize. Previous to staging, we only had one offer of $100K. With just an investment of $2800, Joan took that money, stretched it like Saran Wrap, purchased needed materials and orchestrated the workmen so that our house sold for $123K! She went the extra mile to ensure that we got as much for our home as possible. Joan, thank you for your invaluable help, patient persistence and meticulous attention to detail.
May God richly bless you as you continue your mission to bring realty to a new level."
Dave & Maryann Hockey
“YOU DID AN EXCELLENT JOB OF STAGING! You also have excellent taste! I could not have picked out better fixtures if I had to. You also did a good job of purchasing the stove. (This stove would have been the exact stove I would have purchased if I had to do it myself.) ... I am looking forward to living and learning and just plain enjoying this lovely home.
Thank you again, Joan... Please know that we really do appreciate all the work you did on the house and we are looking forward to continuing what you started."
Donna Fae Dadson
“Joan sold me this house in 2005, and helped me sell it in 2011. Extremely knowledgable and her legal background was an amazing plus as she navigated thru the tricky market. You want to buy or sell a house, Joan makes it happen!"
Dan Ball
“I cannot thank you enough for your help, guidance and expertise that you provided us in the lowering of our homes assessment. With you attending a meeting at the Town of Wheatland along with my husband, it was the "professional details of our property, and comparables of market values" that you had provided that had this lowered.
The town had raised our assessment $25,000 and after the meeting that you attended they lowered the assessment by $17,400. Thank you, thank you and thank you!!
You are very good at the job you do and I can see that any customer should be appreciative of the services that you render for them.”
PJ & Mary Schlaeffer
“You came to the rescue after a long wearisome winter of dealing with the vacant house of my elderly mother. You turned a situation that was looked upon with nightmarish dread into something positively pleasant. You are a credit to your Lord, Joan. You truly are. You are a model of pure Christianity to aspire to and emulate. I praise the Lord for His providence. It was no coincidence that you were at the Ralph Pontiac Honda dealership when I was. God knew that I would need an extraordinary realtor one day. Indeed, Joan, you are a realtor and, beyond that, a Christian extraordinaire! God bless you greatly, Joan!
Words truly cannot express the sheer delight that it has been to work with you! Without exaggeration, I sincerely doubt that your equal is to be found in realty. Who else would line up a contractor to remodel three rooms? Who else would meet me at various stores to pick out items for remodeling or, indeed, go to stores far and near on her own to find and pick up the best deals? Who, who else would be found in my dining room upholstering my chairs? who else would clean my house? Who else would help me hang curtains? who, indeed?! Absolutely no one else but Joan Kulikowski and her dear helpers would do these things!”
Paul Sanders
“From our gang to your gang... We wanted to say thank you so much for all you did to help us before closing our new place. We truly appreciate you dropping everything and helping us paint three barns to satisfy the bank's last minute demands and all your energy and thoughtfulness in giving freely of your time. You were all a great blessing to us and we pray God will richly bless you all."
The Dewey's and DiSchino's
“I wanted to thank you so much for the gift card to Olive Garden... we love that place!! It has been quite a few whirlwind months, of course, moving and all that entails is overwhelming but we are loving it here and we thank you for all you did for us. Hope business is going great and good luck to you and your family."
The Ranaletta's
“Thank you so much for your $50.00 gift. It was definitely put to good use. Thank you for all your wonderful service also. We never felt alone in this! When we get ready to put Rick's mom's place on the market you are definitely the one we will call. My mom said if they ever plan to move, they would like you to sell for them too! Thank you so much.”
Audrey Bowden
“Joan is the complete package when it comes to real estate agents. Although we ran into unexpected obstacles during the sale of our house, Joan always remained professional and showed diligence in trying to make things work out positively for us. Not only did she take care of the business end of selling a house, but she also was emotionally supportive to my wife and I as we seemed to hit one roadblock after another. A huge thank you to Joan for her strong work ethic, thorough knowledge of real estate, and persistence. We could not have done it without her!”
Derek May