Testimonials

  • Jesse and Sarah Samples have been the best real estate agents we've ever worked with in our 30 years of marriage (and moving)!

    We first met when we moved to Charlotte in 2017 and we've used them on every transaction since.

    The level of attention to detail, professionalism and making sure our interests are always protected is at the heart of all they do. Having Jesse and Sarah in our corner gives us tremendous confidence in every transaction we've done.

    They have become dear and trusted advisors and friends and recommend them to everyone we move here to Charlotte with Nucor Corporation!

    Kim & Leon Topalian, CEO NUCOR

  • Jesse and Sarah are wonderful to work with. They were quick to answer questions and address our concerns. They were patient and understanding and worked hard to find the perfect home for our family.

    Rebecca & Stephen Laxton

    (NUCOR - President, COO, CFO)

    (Award Winning Author & School Psychologist of the Year)

  • Jesse and Sarah first took the time to listen to us and to understand our needs and preferences! After that, they did an amazing job of matching us to a home and neighborhood.

    Throughout the process, they were quick to listen, quick to respond and resolved issues promptly!

    Thank you and we are now excited about making this new house our home.

    Sabrina & Rex Query

    NUCOR - Executive Vice President

    Whimsy Roost Home Goods & Gifts - Georgetown, SC

  • Jesse and Sarah are all in when it comes to helping their clients find their forever home.

    Being Charlotteans, they know every nook and cranny which allows them to be able to find the best area for your needs.

    Do yourself a favor and get involved with Jesse and Sarah. They’ve got your back!!

    Jenjer & Steve Robin

    Emmy Award winning Producer, Director, Executive Producer

    Actress, Model

  • Jesse and Sarah Samples are both outstanding. Their follow-up and professionalism is unmatched and their support during our house hunt and our purchase were fantastic.

    Joe Malheiro

    AMAZON - Senior HR Manager, US National

  • This is a little story about our experience with Sarah and Jesse Samples. Our family has been through a number of corporate relocations. We have worked with real estate professionals to move into or out of 5 houses in the last 10 years.

    That's a total of 9 real estate transactions. We worked with Sarah and Jesse to sell our primary residence in South Charlotte, NC (Providence Country Club). We knew them through the community and they are very well regarded. Our sales goals were to maximize the sale price and minimize time on the market.

    Sarah and Jesse developed a comprehensive sales and marketing plan in order to meet these objectives. We proceeded with their recommendations which included a few updates to the home and landscaping, staging of rooms etc. Jesse also happens to moonlight as a professional photographer. He came in and shot the home and property and worked with Sarah to develop marketing materials.

    All said and done, the home looked amazing. We wish we had engaged their services when we moved in! We listed, were met with multiple offers and proceeded to a successful closing.

    From the first day we met to the last day of closing, Sarah and Jesse went above and beyond at all stages of the process.

    Hands down, they are the best team we have ever worked with. If we ever find our way back to Charlotte, our first call will be to the Samples.

    Meghann & Tim Murphy

    US BANK - Senior Vice President

  • Jesse and Sarah were instrumental in helping us navigate our cross-country move. Shopping for a home from a long distance is extremely nerve wracking and they helped guide us every step of the way.

    They were there in person for inspections when we couldn’t be, and we knew we were in great hands. In the end they helped us find our perfect home and we couldn’t be happier!

    Christine and Joshua Vollertsen (Goldman Sachs - VP Asset Management)

  • Jesse was great to work with! He was not only our eyes and ears in Charlotte, but took a genuine interest in our home while we couldn’t physically be there.

    He also made sure he was available at all times… even while on vacation! We very much enjoyed working with Jesse and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy a house in South Charlotte.

    I know I will be reaching back out when…

    I’m ready for the next one!

    Gunjan & Devon Patel

    ALLY - Director, Business Operations (Gunjan)

    Collins Aerospace - Infrastructure Services Specialist (Devon)

  • Jesse & Sarah were both awesome beyond words!

    Jesse and Sarah Samples exceeded our high expectations in both selling our home and helping us through a lengthy short sale process to purchase a new home.

    They sold our current home in less than 3 days on the market and brought us multiple offers in that short amount of time!

    They were fantastic to work with and their knowledge of the market and the area was invaluable. Jesse's photographs of our home were stunning and extremely professional and high quality. We cannot say enough great things about them-the experience of working with them is top notch.

    We have recommended them to many of our friends who need a Realtor and all have given them the same praise!

    Kate & Brad Schumacher

    Guardian Life - Market Leader Carolinas/Tennessee

  • Our family has competed 4 transactions with Sarah and Jesse over the years and they will always be our number one, go to source for all things home buying and selling.

    Not only do they have their finger on the pulse in everything going on in our area but they are sharp, efficient, on the ball and just wonderful people to work with and to know.

    I consider us having hit the jackpot when we met Sarah and Jesse!

    Lauren & Chris Clement

    Lauren Nicole Designs

    Sabre - VP & GM

  • We were very pleased with Jesse and Sarah Samples.

    From our first meeting to the closing of our home in Chatelaine, both treated us like we were their top priority at all times.

    Jesse is an incredible photographer and Sarah's knowledge about staging homes went a long way toward making our home as attractive as possible.

    Jesse and Sarah made insightful recommendations and we were able to sell our home in the time frame we were seeking.

    Jesse and Sarah were recommended to us by friends and we will continue to highly recommend them to others.

    Kristina & Paul Tucker

    CM Tucker Lumber Companies

    (Chatelaine to Longview)

  • We have been blessed to be able to work with Jesse and Sarah Samples both from a "buying" perspective, as well as a "selling" perspective.

    While we have experienced buying and selling multiple homes across the country over the years, our dealings with Jesse and Sarah were by far the absolute best!

    They are a high integrity, professional team that truly cares about their clients. Their in-depth knowledge of the entire real estate market is very impressive and their helpfulness post sale was above and beyond. We are grateful that we had the opportunity to meet and work closely with them and we would HIGHLY recommend them for anyone that has real estate needs in the Greater Charlotte area.

    Melody and Eric Zernikow

  • Jesse and Sarah sold our home in Providence Country Club….in 2 DAYS!!

    My wife and I owe it all to Team Samples. We had 3 different agencies lined up to meet with about putting our home on the market, but after meeting with Jesse and Sarah we didn’t even need to waste our time meeting with anyone else. The presentation they did was just what we needed. Sarah’s home staging and Jesse’s multi-media work and their combined market knowledge were some of their strengths that hooked us. After agreeing to work with them; Sarah walked through our home and let us know how she would stage each room to help make the home look at its best. Jesse then spent an entire day photographing our home for the marking material and when we say marketing material, we are not talking homemade pictures from a camera phone; we are talking the real deal, professional work. The book that they put together was top notch and left a really strong impression on potential buyers.

    The weekend our house went on the market, one of our former neighbors said it was like I-485 during rush hour on our street there were so many people trying to get into our house due to the pre-marketing that Jesse and Sarah had done.

    From the start of the process to closing, which happened to be a lot quicker than we had expected, Jesse and Sarah were on top of everything and had answers to questions before we even asked them.

    If we ever move again, there wouldn’t even be a discussion, Jesse and Sarah are the ones to sell our home quickly and maximize our sale price. If you don’t believe us, ask the Samples to give you our number and we will tell you even more.

    The Gilboy’s

    Another Satisfied Team Samples Client

  • It was an absolutely stress-free buying experience with Jesse and Sarah!!

    Jesse and Sarah are by far the best realtors we have ever worked with.

    Imagine how stressful it is to purchase a house while moving from out of state. Jesse and Sarah made it feel easy, with their experienced expertise and their knowledge in the Carolina areas.

    From day one of setting up the custom home search portal to the day we closed on our dream home, they were there all along to help answer any questions.

    We decided to build a home with a custom pool. They were onsite to help us pick out the materials during the building process. It was an absolute pleasure working with both Jesse and Sarah.

    We highly recommend them if you’re ever looking for a new dream home!

  • So thankful for Jesse & Sarah's wisdom, expertise, and guidance.

    We couldn't have asked for a better buying and selling experience!

    Elise & Mark Houston

    Charlotte Latin School - Teacher

  • We can't say enough wonderful things about Jesse and Sarah! As first time homebuyers, they really walked us through every step of the process and always took the time to answer our (many) questions or give us their expert advice.

    They are the reason we found our dream home and we couldn't be more grateful for them!

    Ensley & Patrick Henderson

    (Alston & Bird LLP - Senior Associate Finance Group)

  • Jesse is amazing! Been working with him for 15 years and wouldn’t use anyone else!!

    Kat & Stewart Draper

    Abbvie - Director of Security IT Governance

    Levine Children’s - RN

  • Sarah and Jesse are amazing! We wouldn’t use anyone else!

    Since moving to the Charlotte area we have bought and sold with them a total of seven times!

    They are both very personable, professional and give us a sense of confidence each time that they are getting us the best house at the best price.

    You will absolutely love them as much as we do!

    Michelle & Phil Stilwell

    (former U.S. Marine... Columbus McKinnon)

    (Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte)

  • My wife and I had an incredible experience buying our dream home with Jesse and Sarah! They were able to help us target the exact area we wanted to be in, and ended up finding a home that checked every one of our boxes and more!

    Jesse and Sarah made the process super smooth through their organization and wealth of experience helping us navigating the offer process (and helping us negotiate keeping a lot of outdoor furniture), inspection process, and everything after. It was so nice for my wife and I as they led everything and we could just sit back and get them the information they requested. They always had the answer to our questions (as well as helped us think through questions we would have not thought of to ask); worked around the clock to make sure we were taken care of; and helped us secure the quick closing we were hoping for to get in before our newborn came!

    Could not recommend them enough and will always send friends and family to them for all real estate needs!

    Kat and Jonathan Topalian

    iTradeNetwork - Controller

  • Jesse and Sarah are as good as it gets in the real-estate arena. Wouldn't even consider working with anyone else. On-time and on point in every way!

    Feel very blessed to have been connected with them.

    Marci Weis

    Custom Credit Card Processing - President, CEO

  • We can't speak highly enough of our experience with Jesse and Sarah Samples. We were relocating a family of six from Milwaukee, WI to the greater Charlotte area with very little knowledge about how to find the right community. We met with a couple of realtors before Jesse and Sarah but we knew instantly that they were the team for us.

    Quickly we realized they were knowledgeable, responsive, honest, well networked/respected and hands-on which really helped to take the pressure off of us.

    Our relocation experience with Jesse and Sarah was nothing short of exceptional. We couldn't be happier with our new home, and we owe it all to Jesse and Sarah.

    If you're looking for top-notch realtors who truly care about their clients, look no further!

    Kristin and Joshua Perkins

    NUCOR - Talent Manager

    Verisma - Director of Talent

  • We recently had the pleasure of working with Jesse and Sarah Samples of Allen Tate during our relocation from California to Charlotte. Jesse and Sarah were gracious, patient, supportive, and made the entire process seamless and stress-free.

    Jesse and Sarah truly took the time to fully understand our needs and full spectrum of preferences. Their knowledge of the local market was invaluable, and their attention to detail helped us efficiently focus on preferred properties and avoid potential pitfalls.

    To us, the most important and impressive aspects of working with Jesse and Sarah was their exceptional communication. They were always available to answer all our questions, provide negotiation counsel when needed, and offered constant updates. Whether it was through phone calls, emails, or virtual tours, Jesse and Sarah kept us updated and calm throughout the entire process.

    Relocating across the country can be difficult and stressful, but both Jesse and Sarah transformed the experience into a positive and exciting journey. Their communicative, personalized approach, breadth of knowledge, and caring support made all the difference. We are thrilled to be settled in our new Charlotte home and we owe it all to them.

    Jesse and Sarah have our highest recommendation, and we are truly fortunate to have collaborated with them and are grateful for their outstanding service.

    Sincerely,

    Heather & Doug Parentice

  • Sarah and Jesse Samples are great Realtors who go above and beyond for their clients. When my brother passed away during Covid, Sarah and Jesse helped our family sell his house. It was a tough real estate market.

    However, with their advice, staging, photography, marketing, people skills, and work ethic, we sold the house for a much higher price than we thought possible.

    Whether you are selling a home or buying one, they know the process and the market. They are true experts that I can’t more highly recommend.

    Chris Wannamaker

    Providence Commercial - Principal

  • We recently sold our home in Charlotte with Jesse Samples in two days, making it our 3rd real estate transaction utilizing the services of Jesse and Sarah Samples. They are very attuned to the market and current trends and we followed all of their recommendations and it paid off every time. They were able to find us outstanding contractors with excellent ratings as well - at an affordable cost prior to sale.

    Really can’t say enough about both of them. If you are buying or selling you want them on your side. The most important aspect to me is honesty and integrity and they displayed both consistently. They won’t over promise so you can set realistic expectations and achieve rapid results.

    Thank you Jesse and Sarah for all you have done for us. Kindest regards, The Wilcox family.

    Robert Wilcox

  • Jesse and Sarah listened to our wants, desires and needs while looking for our new home.

    They took care to only show properties that were of interest to us.

    Once we found that perfect place, they marketed and sold our previous home with the utmost professionalism.

    We will recommend and use their services again!

    It was a pleasure working with both of you and appreciate all of your help. You would be amazed at the house today. We’ve made so many changes…

    But most of all, we absolutely LOVE it!

    Tracy & James Smith

  • We were so very happy with the services of Sarah and Jesse Samples during the process of selling our previous home and buying a new one.

    So much so that once our daughter graduated college and was ready to purchase her first home, we contacted the Samples once again and they did not disappoint. They treated her with respect and the necessary assistance for a first time home buyer.

    We would definitely recommend the Samples for your listing or purchasing requirements.

    Tracy and James Smith

  • “Dear Pat (to Pat Riley - CEO, Allen Tate), I wanted to take just a moment of your time to provide you a little feedback on our recent home process. While we’ve never met, our nephew Victor Query reached out to you on our behalf to find a Realtor to help us in our journey. From there you got Jesse and Sarah Samples to contact us and start the process.

    Moving 9 times over the last 20 years has taught us a lot however, one of the biggest factors for us working with a Realtor is the ability to connect, be open and comfortable enough to share our likes and dislikes so they can help narrow down the search. We connected immediately with Jesse and Sarah, and they both went above and beyond in our home buying process. Their work ethic, perseverance and knowledge lead Kim and I to our “forever” home here in Charlotte, NC! For that we’ll be forever grateful.

    We just wanted to say thank you Pat, and also to let you know just how much Kim and I appreciated Jesse and Sarah and that you have 2 of the most professional, hardest working, yet down to earth agents whom we would recommend to any of our friends, family and or other executives at Nucor who will be moving in the future.”

    Kind regards,

    Kim and Leon Topalian
    CEO, Nucor Corporation

  • You guys are rock solid!!!!

    You make it so easy to refer you!! So proud!

    We appreciate your fabulous work making us all look so good!

    Pat Riley

    CEO, Allen Tate Company

  • I have bought and sold a few houses in my time and, although satisfied by my brokers, had not ever been blown away before. That is until we hired Sarah and Jesse Samples. From the moment I met them I immediately connected with them. Not only were they realistic about what I should price my house at, but Sarah spent 12 hours staging my home for me! I felt like I was on an HGTV show! It looks amazing. Jesse came in and took professional level pictures which created gorgeous brochures and they hit the ground running!

    We had 15 showings the first week and sold our house.

    We closed in July. Sounds easy, right?

    No! Sarah and Jesse had to hold my hand through the inspection process, keep me calm (an impossible task), and my husband sane (also an impossible task based on my craziness).

    They are and continue to be a huge support through this whole process.

    We feel so lucky to have them on our side!

    If you're looking to buy or sell, look no further than PCC's own real estate moguls

    (they also go by therapist, or friend)!

    Karen & Chuck Kern

    Providence County Club Drive

  • Choosing Jesse and Sarah as our realtors was definitely the right move. They were a pleasure to work with throughout the entirety of the process. Their wealth of knowledge, expertise in the field, and guidance/patience was exactly what we needed… not to mention they are simply awesome people!

    They truly know how to take care of their clients.

    Thank you again, Jesse and Sarah, for all your hard work. We look forward to working with you again in the future!

    Neely and Graham Cousar

    Hankin & Pack PLLC, JELD-WEN

  • Jesse Samples, without question, is THE best real estate agent we have EVER worked with. Period. Paragraph.

    He always represented our best interests competently, willingly, and professionally. His knowledge of the Charlotte real estate world is second to none.

    Linda & Dr. Michael (Mick) Riddiough

    (TRG - Director, Franchise Development)

    (Lauren Nicole Designs - Interior Design)

  • Irene and I can't express how wonderful Jesse was to work with. He defines professionalism. His experience and expertise helped us navigate a stressful situation with ease.

    We don't consider the Samples our realtors, but our friends.

    Wayne & Irene Hatfield

    American Airlines - Captain

  • I enjoyed my experience with Jesse Samples and Allen Tate Real Estate. Moving to Charlotte and having no grasp of the area was a hard situation to deal with when buying a new home.

    Jesse made the experience enjoyable and wasn't afraid to give his honest opinion. I also appreciated his very seasoned negotiation skills. I am happy to say that we found the perfect fit for us in our new home.

    I have seen both ends of the real estate spectrum and Jesse is World-Class!

    Thank you!

    Nathan James Montgomery

  • Jesse and Sarah have helped us purchase two homes in the last 4 years. They do a great job walking us through the process and negotiating on our behalf. Both times they’ve helped us identify properties that meet our guidelines and delivered an offer under market price in a competitive environment. We will continue to use them. Thanks for all you do!

    Madison & Andrew Satterfield

    USI Insurance - Senior VP, Risk Management

    Hendrick Automotive Group - Accounting Manager

  • Jesse and Sarah Samples were very helpful to me as a first-time homeowner. I cannot express enough how impressed I was with their professionalism and dedication throughout the entire process. They recommended inspections that were needed to make sure I got a safe home to live in. They kept everything moving along even during some bumps that came along. I am a happy homeowner now, thanks to their dedication.

  • Jesse and Sarah Samples made our home buying experience very enjoyable! We appreciated their timely responses and attention to detail during this process.

    We will continue to refer friends and family to Team Samples in the future!

    Marion Russel Woods III (Tripp)

  • Loved working with Jesse. He guided me through the home buying process in South Carolina and helped me makes great selections during the construction process which will help with resale value.

    I highly recommend Jesse Samples!

    Kimberly Manhood

    HALO - Account Executive

  • Jesse & Sarah are wonderful individuals who truly care about their clients.

    They listed & sold my house in The Club at Longview and at the same time worked tirelessly to find my family our perfect new home. Jesse took amazing pictures and did the marketing of our current house while Sarah spent countless hours searching for ideal properties for our new home.

    Thank you both for your professionalism and relentless effort to go above and beyond at every opportunity!

    Brent Blake

    Wilson Sporting Goods Co - Territory Manager NC, SC, VA, DC

  • Jesse and Sarah Samples were instrumental in our successful relocation to the Rock Hill, SC area. Their patient and diligent efforts in facilitating our new home search, followed with professional guidance and support through closing, demonstrated Sarah and Jesse’s genuine care and passion for people. Always available and accessible, they were very responsive to our many requests and changes. After closing, using local contacts shared by Sarah and Jesse, we completed several improvements to our new home.

    The contractors proved to be timely, skilled and responsible – thank you Sarah and Jesse!

    We are very grateful for their help and consider them friends!

    Lisa and Glenn Elrod (Nucor Towers & Structures)

  • Jesse & Sarah provided excellent service. Showed us homes that were within our guidelines & responded quickly. They were invaluable as we were coming from Chicago.

    We will happily refer them to friends!

    The best real estate agents we have worked with.

    Professional & friendly. Thank you!

    Kris & Bill Shine

  • Jesse & Sarah immediately identify properties which met our needs. Their low key highly motivated & knowledgeable style gave us confidence.

    They were extremely responsive answering questions & provided useful information contract to close.

    We thank them from the bottom of our hearts!

    Judy & Ken Fleming

  • Sarah and Jesse were wonderful to work with on finding my new home. They listened to my needs, wants and must haves for my new home and led me to the perfect fit for our family.

    They made what can be a stressful event very easy and I couldn’t be more pleased!

    Stacy Griffin

  • Jesse did a spectacular job of walking us through the home buying process. When we flew in to look for a home Jesse had the whole day planned and scheduled to see all of the homes that my wife and I were interested in.

    Because he was able to do this in such an efficient way we were able to make an offer and have it accepted in less than a day.

    Because we lived in Washington state we had to rely on Jesse to arrange an inspection and everything that goes with that process. He didn't miss a beat and it went great.

    I can't recommend Jesse enough. If he is your agent then you are in good hands!

    Kris & Micheal Call

    Alcon - District Manager East Region

  • Jesse is a phenomenal realtor. I have no hesitation recommending him as a top realtor.

    Dr. Todd Baron, MD

    UNC - Director of Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy

    MAYO - Director of Pancreaticobiliary Endoscopy

  • A relationship with my Agent has been formed because they treated my husband and I like family.

    Mable Harding

  • My son had a great experience working with Jesse Samples when he purchased his new home and suggested I use Jesse when I began my home search. Jesse is great to work with.

    He helped me every step of the way and I could not be happier with the service he has provided. He understood my needs and concerns, responded promptly when I left a message for him and followed through on any areas of concern.

    Should I have a need to move again in the future, I’ll be contacting Jesse to help me again.

    Nancy Malheiro