He and his wife recently bought property in the Upper Valley/Dartmouth region. The property they chose had a hidden, underground tank. "No seller's agent would voluntarily reveal that," says David. "We didn't even know to ask. But our buyer's agent knew that underground tanks are a problem in this area and she asked." As a result, the tank was dug up and disposed of, and the contaminated dirt was removed before the closing. "The problem we had was not knowing what we didn't know. Our buyer's agent knew the right questions to ask. Housing Solutions Real Estate delivers real business benefits."

David Keane is a marketing and sales consultant. His wife Karen is a fund raising consultant. They know the techniques that sales people use to push through a sale-whether or not it's in the buyer's best interest. "In the past, we've dealt with agents who represent the seller," David explains. "Their allegiance is to the seller. It's not their job to point out all the details. It's not their job to raise questions. Now, we wouldn't do anything in real estate without an exclusive buyer's agent."

David and Karen Keane hunted for two months to find their new home. Their agent at Housing Solutions Real Estate guided every step. "We were familiar with the area," says David. "We ski at Killington, and we thought it was a beautiful place. It's near an academic community but it's rural. We're up in the North Country, away from the Massachusetts sprawl."

Lynne LaBombard agrees. "I live in this region, too. I appreciate its history and its charm. I want to preserve those characteristics even while the region grows. At my agency, we find properties for many different types of people. But all our clients choose homes because they fall in love with them, and they build on the land with respect. It makes us work that much harder for them, because we know they feel the same way about this region that we do."

As David is quick to point out, the agency's close ties with the area create another business benefit for customers. Housing Solutions Real Estate is able to recommend reliable property inspectors and contractors, removing a major source of delay and stress in real estate transactions.

David admits, "When I'm selecting a business to work with, I always ask, 'Why should I hire you instead of someone else?' Lynne LaBombard is very real. She has depth of experience and credibility. She's extremely professional." David pauses a moment to find the right words to sum up his experience. "With Housing Solutions Real Esate," he says, "you know you're dealing with people you can trust."