Jill Hydrick

“We couldn't have asked for a more competent, optimistic, hardworking realtor than Jill Hydrick!We were moving from out of state, and Jill's deep knowledge of the Columbia area was pure gold. She listened carefully to what we were hoping for in a home and really internalized the long list of qualities that mattered most to us—even though we weren't sure a place like that actually existed within our budget. Jill understood exactly what we were looking for and, even better, knew where we should be looking. There is simply no way we could have figured that out on our own.She showed us house after house, and remarkably, most of them checked many or even all of the boxes on our wish list. As we saw more homes, our preferences evolved a bit, and Jill adapted right along with us. She was generous with her time, made herself available during the short windows when we could visit South Carolina, and kept the search moving while we were back home.Before long, we trusted Jill's judgment enough to rely heavily on her virtual tours. She is incredibly skilled at showing homes remotely. Her attention to detail, ability to describe everything she noticed, and knowledge of home construction, finishes, and neighborhoods gave us tremendous confidence every step of the way.In addition to buying from out of state, we were trying to sell our previous home while buying a new one at the same time, which was challenging. We honestly wouldn't recommend that experience if you can avoid it! It was stressful, but Jill's expertise, organization, calm demeanor, and positive attitude made it all work out. If you ever find yourself buying and selling simultaneously, I hope you have Jill on your side!Looking back now, we're still amazed. We ended up with a much nicer home than we ever imagined possible, in a neighborhood that is a perfect fit for our family.I will always be grateful for Jill's professionalism, integrity, patience, responsiveness, attention to detail, and genuine care for her clients. She worked incredibly hard for us from beginning to end, and we are so grateful.If you're buying or selling a home, I recommend Jill wholeheartedly and without hesitation. I simply cannot imagine having had a better realtor!”