Meet Joseph Butler

Joe Thank you for all you did towards the sale of our bay front town home. You not only kept us informed of all showings, you kept us up to speed on all our competitions’ price changes and sales. Your attention to detail exceeds your peers by a considerable margin. You also went above and beyond when bad weather hit and we were not down to secure boats or other objects that would become flying debris in a storm. You have truly become more than a realtor, you are a friend. Rest assured, when we sell the other house, you will be our realtor. Thanks again for all you did and continue to do for us. Talk to you soon.

Joe, I really appreciate the effort, commitment and information sharing you gave me in finding a shore house over this winter/spring. You always were accessible, responded to my schedule and needs for visits and additional information, and offered a solid perspective of the marketplace and comparables that made looking at each house more productive. Once I found my house you were effectively involved in the buy-sell negotiations and represented me well with the seller and his agent. Both of us came out of the deal pleased, which is what you want. You also helped throughout the final steps, including the flood insurance hassles and settlement delays, so the settlement ultimately was completed without any problems. Finding our house in Sea Isle City happened only with your help and guidance, and I appreciate your professionalism and support. The biggest compliments in the services industry are referrals and return customers, and you have both from me. Thanks much.

We had spent several years looking for shore property using a number of Realtors, so when we met Joe at a social function and he said, “I’ll find a house for you,” his confidence surpassed ours. Knowing we were willing to tackle a rehab, Joe didn’t hesitate to drag a ladder up three flights of stairs to inspect a roof or venture into a low crawl space to examine structural components. He found contractors willing to offer estimates on potential upgrades to a number of houses we considered and a lawyer to advise us on the intricacies of purchasing New Jersey real estate in one potentially complicated transaction. After we had found “the” house and settlement was completed, through his contacts on the island, Joe connected us with craftsmen who, like him, were competent and willing to work within our budget. Joe not only sold us a house. He helped us create a home. We would not hesitate to recommend him to family or friends.

Dear Mr. Purdy, We are writing in regard to our recent home purchase through Joe Butler. We felt it necessary to reach out to you about our experience with Joe because his incredible service is unmatched in any purchase we have made. Joe was quick to respond to all our needs throughout the process. He was efficient, knowledgeable, and professional at all times. He helped to make our purchase easy, manageable and pleasant. Joe did not hesitate to help us with every detail and ensure that all the information we needed was communicated. Joe is an incredible asset to your company and we very much appreciate all of his hard work.

Dear Mr. Purdy, I am writing to you to give high praise for Purdy sales agent Joe Butler. As background, Joe steadily worked with us for about three years, showing us house after house, before we found the right home for us in January 2011. He is patient, knowledgeable about all aspects of the real estate market and was always happy to drop everything to show us a house on the spot. As well, he went above and beyond to share relevant information about each house we saw in an effort to help us make the most informed decision. Joe was also instrumental in helping to secure the best possible price for the home we did buy and gave solid advice throughout the negotiation process. We never felt rushed or as if he were just trying to get it done and close the sale. He is a very honest, helpful and reputable agent and is very good at what he does. I would eagerly recommend him to anyone in AV/SH looking to buy a home.

Gail and I were most pleased with your professionalism regarding our recent townhouse purchase. We saw a lot of properties, both your ideas as well as ours, yet never did we feel any pressure from you to move forward. Your attention to detail before, during, and after the sale was gratifying. You are a true people person and your natural qualities will no doubt continue to serve you well in a difficult business. Thanks for all your help.

When I met Joe about a year ago, I was looking for a realtor in Avalon New Jersey that I could relate to and, hopefully, enjoy spending time with, because I anticipated that it could take a lot of looking to find the real estate I wanted to purchase. I wanted someone who would communicate the way I did by text or email when appropriate, but by a real phone call when necessary. I wanted someone who was a good listener and would try to understand my (perhaps unique) real estate objectives. Joe came very highly recommended, and I could tell in our first, very long, phone conversation that he was the perfect person for me to work with. He has been proving that ever since! Joe was always willing to look at things from my perspective and spent many hours showing me potential investment properties in Avalon and Stone Harbor. When I changed tactics midstream, he was right there with me. He was instrumental in accomplishing all the requirements leading up to and including a less than simple closing, and has continued to be helpful in every way, large and small, in getting the new property ready for the rental season. I am so very happy I met Joe and would recommend him to anyone looking for any type of property at the shore!

Is there anyone out there that works with the same agent for almost 6 years and does not buy anything? A true testimonial to the endless hours and patience shown to us by Joe Butler of Purdy Real Estate. We finally settled on our dream Avalon beach house in April 2011. We love every minute of time we spend in our beach home a testimony to Joes ability to match our wants with the right home for our lifestyle. I thought after all of this Joe would want to finally be rid of the Kuchera family. It has been quite the contrary. He is still there for us. Without our asking, Joe Butler was checking on the house when we are not there. He has moved deck furniture, climbed ladders, crawled into small spaces, or for that matter whatever it took to help us out when we needed him. He is still there for us and he genuinely cares about looking out for his clients. He knows Avalon and Stone Harbor better than anyone we have met. If you are out there and not just looking for a beach house but want to feel content protected and secure, put yourself in the capable caring hands of Joe Butler!

After MANY years of searching, we finally found our Avalon NJ family beach house in the fall of 2011 largely thanks to the work of Joe Butler. Joe was extremely patient with us and continued to stay positive that we would eventually find the right house in our price range. He was very knowledgeable about construction/maintenance issues and also had a lot of great advice on locations. Joe spent many long weekend afternoons with us over the years looking at houses, and eventually his and our persistence paid off. Joe was also great in walking us through the settlement process and made the entire experience fairly painless. We would highly recommend Joe to anyone looking for their dream house in Avalon or Stone Harbor NJ.

Thank you for helping us find the perfect house for our family and making our dream of owning a house in Avalon a reality! We knew you were the realtor for us when we showed up to look at properties with our three kids in tow and you were completely unfazed. You gave honest feedback and guidance when we needed it most while never being pushy or rushing us into a decision. Being from out of state you have always been there for us to help out in a time of need whether it was moving deck furniture inside or getting us names of babysitters. Additionally you have provided your continued guidance and support with our many questions during our first season of rentals. Joe you always go above and beyond! We would recommend you to anyone looking to buy or sell in Avalon. Thanks again,