Testimonials

What people are saying about The Durkin Group.

We were recently represented by George Durkin in purchasing our home in Las Vegas. We are an out-of-state buyer, and we are grateful that George Durkin was highly recommended to us. It was a totally great experience working with George. From the very beginning it was evident that George is very professional and experienced. He advised us of everything in advance of what he would do, and what we needed to do, so that the entire process was done in a timely manner and we truly never felt any stress. He was always available to reach and returned all phone calls immediately. The advice and information he gave us was right on. He is always very pleasant, organized, confident, and easy to talk to. We highly recommend George whether you are buying or selling.

- gstefureac4


This guy is good. Period.

We live in California. George helped us sell our condo in Las Vegas without us having to make a trip out there. He went above and beyond, overseeing minor repairs, recommending excellent local repair services, and keeping us well informed throughout the process.

The condo sold for more than we listed it, BEFORE it went on the market because he is well-connected to brokers and has good relationships with them.

- bmateo331


George Durkin is by far the very best realtor in all of Las Vegas! We have used a number of realtors over the years and have never experienced the absolute professionalism, trust worthiness, and ultimate confidence that we have had with George. We had listed with another realtor but due to no showings and/or interest we discontinued the contract after 6 months. We were going to wait a while before re-listing. However, the house was taken off the market on 1/1/17 in the early morning and at 10:00 a.m. on New Years Day we heard the doorbell ring and a young man was at our door with a real estate package from his boss - George Durkin. We reviewed the package and even though we received nearly another 100 either phone calls or letters from other realtors we were so very impressed with the presentation given us by George. Therefore, when he called to follow-up we met with him and ultimately listed our house. We have NEVER been sorry for that monumental decision. We listed our house in February 2017 and the house sold in May of 2017 for the full asking price. Never have we experienced the trustworthiness, the professionalism, the responsiveness, and the genuine working relationship between a realtor and seller that we experienced with George. ABSOLUTE CONFIDENCE BEYOND!!!!!! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND George Durkin over any other realtor ever!!

- Ralph and Mary Lou Bresee


I have known Sheryl for a long time. She knows the Las Vegas housing market very well. Whether that be new or resale. She knows characteristics that sell and those that don’t. She is always a joy to work with. I recommend Sheryl to any home buyer. By the way, she’ll be honest with you.

- jeff morrison8


George has the experience and good judgement to make the right decisions at the right time on your behalf. We purchased and sold our home with no stress thanks to all the work that Mr. Durkin has done behind the scenes. He is prompt in communications, patient with all questions and concerns, transparent and fair in every thing he does. We highly recommend George and know you will not be disappointed.

- info221959


Sheryl is fantastic and I would recommend her without any hesitation. We found her on Zillow and decided to work with her based on her years of experience. Choosing Sheryl was our very best decision, and one that caused everything else to fall perfectly into place. She went above and beyond in every aspect and made us feel like we were her only clients, although I'm sure she has many. We were first time home buyers and purchasing from across the country (Florida) but she put us at ease throughout the entire process. When we made a trip to Las Vegas to look for homes, she gave us her entire weekend. She was able to narrow down the most realistic properties to view and give us a wealth of information about different areas in the valley. She was absolutely no pressure. She listened carefully, quietly, and patiently to everything we said, and all or needs/desires. She has a calm energy to be around, which is much appreciated with all the stresses that come from buying a home. We ended up purchasing a new build, and she was SO knowledge about everything in that regard. She was by our side through the entire process and attended to things that we were unable to because of our distance from Las Vegas. She is an advocate for her clients in every step of the process and we felt we could trust her with anything. We'd use her again and again!

- zuser20140428063511303


George is the very best realtor I have ever dealt with. He operates as if he owns the property and is very thorough. His handling of my property on 1119 Shady Run Terrace in Henderson, NV was masterful in every sense of the word.

- tedsares


George was recommended to us by a neighbor who sold his land through him. We are paying it forward to future clients. He always kept us informed and returned our calls. His knowledge of the L.V. market was invaluable, along with his negotiating skills. We feel very comfortable even recommending him to our relatives. He took the worry out of selling our property. He is the best, and he's a nice guy!

- rdrig


George was on the ball kept us informed.Great to work with.George did a lot of research regarding wells and water rights. Made sale run smooth.Introduced us to DOC U Sign which we used several times even when we where out of the country.

- lasvegas surfer


George Durkin is a thorough professional. We feel so fortunate to have been able to deal with him. We've dealt with other excellent real estate professionals, but George's personality, attention to detail and ability to function under pressure set him apart. You will benefit from his expertise, experience and commitment to excellence.

- mhardman4747


George has an excellent sense of the local real estate market. He is readily available to answer questions and to make recommendations on pricing, making your house more presentable for showing and dealing with potential buyers. He is the guy you want to have on your side!

- alpert9


Over the last two decades I have done three transactions with George. Two of these transactions were when I was out of town and the third was selling a rental property. George is very down to earth, honest and has great communication skills. I always knew where we were at during the selling/buying process. I have always felt that George had my best interests at heart. He is very responsive to any and all questions and was willing to hold my hand when needed. I cannot say enough about George, I would never use another realtor in the Las Vegas area.

- srae53


I've known Sheryl and her husband, George for over 10 years. Three years ago, they sold my home in 3 days! I was looking to relocate out of state, but when that did not work out, I contacted the Durkins and Sheryl was determined to find me a home in Las Vegas. She is a very patient, knowledgeable, and well connected realtor. Sheryl showed me numerous places and the very last one is the one I loved the most and ended up purchasing. Sheryl is an excellent realtor and I'm very pleased with the service provided.

- kathlyn45


Offered excellent advice on areas in LV that met our criteria and was very responsive to all our requests and needs. I will and have recommended her to others.

- StuartArmijo


George is an honest, and dedicated real estate agent. He will go above and beyond to help you with your house/real estate needs. My family and I have worked with George for over 32 years. He has the knowledge and expertise to help you in all areas of your real estate transactions. I highly recommend him. He's the best!

- teecotter


Although George was dealing with the serious illness of a family member, he went out of his way to respond to my questions as quickly as possible and ensured I had access to information regarding the house I decided to buy. At the same time, he was patient and never resorted to hard sell tactics. As a result, I found and bought a lovely house in less than two months. This wasn't a surprise: George demonstrated the same level of professionalism when I bought my first house in Las Vegas through him almost 20 years ago.

- kelroop


Hands down, the best! George Durkin went above and beyond to provide exceptional service for my husband and I. From start to finish, he was very professional, knowledgeable, articulate, honest, well groomed, accurate, punctual and timely when it came to all deadlines. My husband and I were caught between a rock and hard place and he had our house sold in 9 days. It was a pleasure working with him and his team. We are confident he will remain at the top of our list the next time we are in need of a real estate professional. I highly recommend George!

- Claudia Moser


Extraordinary Real Estate Service! George Durkin is a consummate professional! It was a pleasure working with George Durkin - exceptional service ~ knowledgeable, dependable, dedicated, available and honest. Selling a home is/was a huge responsibility, making numerous decisions - all were solved in a positive, collaborative and resourceful manner. His wife Sheryl was fundamental throughout the entire home preparation (lots of decisions!) and selling process, I always felt secure, respected and comfortable throughout the entire process. I am grateful to have such a dedicated and caring agent. With over 31 years in the business, I highly recommend George Durkin as your next agent ~ a prominent, qualified ambassadors in the Vegas Real Estate business.

- andreameyers4


I have had the pleasure of not only purchasing my home from George and Sheryl Durkin but also selling my home due to my move to the East coast. Due to my job, I was not in Las Vegas for several months and this could have caused me a lot of stress and hassle as I was trying to put my home on the market. The Durkins made this process so easy and painless for me. They were so flexible in their schedule to meet with me when I was in LV and also kept me informed on a frequent basis with each step of the process. It couldn't have been a better experience! My home sold quickly and I was very happy with the outcome. George and Sheryl receive my highest of recommendations if you are interested in buying or selling a house.

- barbaravlahakis


Our rental house heloc loan matured and due in full 10-18-16. We got our tenants out July 1, and told George Durkin we need to sell fast. He told us what to fix up, got it on the market and found a buyer in a flash. We closed on August 31 a month and a half before our deadline. Wow, talk about stress free. Thank you.

- roysuiter


When you hire George Durkin you will get a person of high integrity who will work tirelessly for you and make it seem easy. He is very smart, experienced and nice.

George provided us with detailed data of the market and made sound suggestions to help us make good decisions. Bottom line - he marketed the home and it sold in less than 6 weeks for the full asking price.

- StephanieEsbinSztanski


You will not find a better team! We worked with them to buy and sell our home, while living outside of the country, and they truly went way above and beyond! Their professionalism, knowledge, timeliness, and honesty, as well as their willingness to help every step of the way, sets them far above the rest! They are phenomenal!

- brittanynbartley


I recommend George Durkin to help you buy or sell your property without reservation. He has remarkable skills in reading the industry tea leaves and when it came to selling my home, he offered solid and effective advice on how to prepare it for sale. I renovated it as if I were going to live there myself. George's expertise on the local market, understanding the comps in the area, integrity, effective manner of telling the unvarnished truth in all his communications, and keen perception of the changing market landscape proved invaluable in helping me navigate the process of selling a home that had been dear to me. It's not just his many years in the profession, it's his personal dedication and commitment to fairness towards all parties that make him an outstanding choice for both selling and buying a home (he sold my husband a house before we were married). There are many concerns and issues revolving around buying or selling a home. Whether you can trust your agent should not be one of them, and if you choose George Durkin, it won't be. I give him my highest recommendation because he has more than earned it.

- patricia mcrae


We worked with Sheryl and George Durkin in buying a home in Las Vegas. My husband and I have bought and sold roughly 7 homes in the last 25 years and the Durkins were the absolute best realtors we have ever worked with. Sheryl is extremely knowledgeable about the market, could tell me if a home was priced fairly. Sheryl has knowledge of the building codes and saved us from purchasing homes that could have caused us problems in the future. She listened to all of our concerns and found us the perfect home. We were very particular about what we wanted. She scoured the listings and made sure that we saw all the latest offerings. We looked at so many homes that my husband and I devised a game of "Stump Sheryl," when a home had an unusual fixture or fitting. We were never able to stump her. She knew all the answers and could explain how things worked. George helped with the closing and ensured that we were well prepared to take possession of the home. They are extremely professional and knowledgeable and we wholeheartedly recommend them.

- rustyhoover


Like many couples, my husband and I had the huge task of moving to Nevada from a state thousands of miles away. Since we were unfamiliar with the neighborhoods there, it was important to find the right real estate agent who understood our needs and was willing to work with us from afar. We asked our realtor if she knew a great realtor in Nevada and she immediately recommended George Durkin. He and his wife Sheryl had the reputation and level of expertise we were looking for and after our first phone conversation, we knew they were the right company to work with!

Most of our regular contact was with Sheryl, but George was very involved throughout the process. We had almost daily contact with Sheryl, who, like George is incredibly responsive to emails and phone calls. Our experience buying our beautiful new home was quite miraculous from start to finish! Starting completely from scratch, we found a neighborhood we love, a house exactly in the style we were looking for, and the price we wanted. Prior to our arriving in town, Sheryl was our eyes and ears. She viewed homes and attended appointments on our behalf. She gave referrals whenever we needed one, and we were happy with every referal she gave. She and George answered all our questions - and when you are new to an area, the questions are numerous! They were so patient with us. We always got a helpful answer and always very quickly. It was the first time we had been through the experience of buying a home in another state and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend George and Sheryl Durkin to anyone in a similar situation, or anyone looking to purchase or sell their home. It is obvious they care very much about their clients and feel a responsibility to find them the perfect home. We can't say enough about these two superstars. Highly, highly recommended!!

- chefsasha7


My husband got a referral from a co-worker when we planned on selling our rental property. Sheryl Durkin took the time to prep with us to sell and guided us with suggestions. George listed our property and it was basically sold the same day listed, just a few weeks for Buyers to get their bank paperwork organized. It was a very fast and smooth process. Very easy to reach and always available for questions.

We thank you George, we were unsure of how quickly it would sell, even from the original meeting when we decided to move forward, however this was unnecessary. You were wonderful from the beginning to the end. Would recommend you to anyone!

- awtomczyk


We absolutely loved George! He fought for us from day one. He always had our best interest at heart. I would highly recommend him to anyone! Experienced, knowledgeable, professional and above all- HONEST. George Durkin is the best! Thanks George!

- leblanc1111


George Durkin is an excellent and professional real estate agent. He is prepared, honest, returns calls immediately, supervises repairs and is constantly marketing his properties. He is not just a lister but more importantly a SELLER. Our situation was a difficult one due to a pending divorce and selling a second recreational home. We live out of state and yet George was excellent at keeping both parties informed and keeping both parties updated on showings and comps. We closed on our home while not being in the state of Nevada. He puts forth an effort to find a way to make things work and to make a win-win situation out of difficult circumstances.

I would definitely recommend and use George Durkin again. infact , I am planning on using him to sell a rental property we own in Nevada in the spring.

- jillair1


Best realtor. I highly recommend for all potential buyers. Both George and Sheryl are very reliable and trustworthy. I had a complete trust in them and felt that they understood what I needed and they worked very hard to find what i wanted and protected from all kind of pitfalls, since I did not a thing about buying a house

- user0197055


I was very impressed with how knowledgable George was about the market compared to other realtors. He did an amazing job at negotiating and finding a home for us. I would highly recommend George. His wife Sheryl is also wonderful to work with. The work together really well.

- beth malloy4


We can't recommend George and Sheryl enough. They went out of their way from the beginning until after close to make sure my husband and I thoroughly understood everything, making sure we were happy and most importantly finding us our dream home. We were comfortable and confident in every stage of the transaction and ensured everything ran smoothly and quickly. Because of them we were even able to close 2 weeks ahead of schedule. You won't be disappointed.

- TiannaHeppnerHarjo


George Durkin is an excellent real estate professional. My husband and I live in Michigan and had to sell one of our rental houses in Las Vegas. George helped us through the whole process. He kept in constant communication with us via email and texts. He listed our house, sold it, and we closed all within four weeks! We would highly recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home. He is honest, trustworthy and very helpful.

- msandy301


George and Sheryl Durkin helped me buy and sell my home. They were very supportive in difficult situations and provided outstanding customer service. Both were willing to go the extra mile and have great attention to detail about what will sell a house. They are realistic about the housing market in Las Vegas and always do their due diligence when it comes to pricing a home to sell. The market in Las Vegas is coming out the recession and my house was for sell less than a week when it sold for 15K above asking price and for cash. It was the perfect sale for a perfect home. I cannot recommend them enough!

- jlwbzw


George and Sheryl Durkin helped my family find and purchase the perfect home. Understanding not all situations are alike, ours was probably one of the more challenging for a number of reasons. 1) The market was coming out of the recession and there were very few properties available, those we were interested in were going to cash buyers on the first day of listing. 2) The appraisals were not supporting the new home prices. 3) We were going for a VA loan which apparently is the last choice for sellers. 4) Our lender was incredibly challenging to close with. 5) The HOA decided to tell the sellers they did not approve of a paint color they put on the house a week before we were due to close. Through it all George and Sheryl stayed focused, continually communicated with us and always had our best interest in mind. I always felt as though we were their only client. Due to their excellent follow-through, advice and perservence we have our house. We highly recommend George Durkin, he's the BEST!

- user1351886


Mr. George Durkin and his wife Sheryl are the best realtors that I have dealt with in Las Vegas. They were very helpful and were always there for me through everything. They helped make purchasing a home and the short-sale process a very smooth transition. I would recommend both of their expertise to anyone out there that needs help either purchasing or selling a home. Thank you for everything George and Sheryl Durkin, you have been awesome and will truly be missed.

- user5541757


If you are an out-of-state buyer/investor interested in purchasing Las Vegas properties, as we were, I would like to share with you the secret of our success. It's the husband and wife real estate team of George and Sheryl Durkin.

You will not find more honest, knowledgeable, and responsive Realtors than George and Sheryl. Not only have my wife and I grown to trust these people implicitly, but we now also consider them to be friends.

Over the last six months, while we were located in California, George and Sheryl helped us to navigate the treacherous twists and turns of contemporary Las Vegas real estate. And believe me, you don't want to go this route alone. Las Vegas real estate defies a lot of conventional real estate wisdom and is something of a three-dimensional chess game. When confronted with an almost mind-numbing array of short sales, foreclosures, flips, and multiple all cash offers, you will appreciate having their decades of experience on your side. Thanks to the tenacity of both George and Sheryl, we now own a beautiful Summerlin home with a pool and spa inside a safe gated community. And we couldn't be happier.

I cannot give these two people a higher recommendation. If you have been involved in Las Vegas real estate since the mid-1980's and are still successful at it, as they are, then you are obviously doing something right. And that something is their unwavering commitment to their clients, advanced knowledge of the market, and absolute ethical behavior.

If you are looking for straight-shooters to represent your best interests in Las Vegas, look no further than George and Sheryl Durkin.

Kevin Hurley Palo Alto, CA

- user6816669


George was very helpful and on point when we were looking for a house and thtrought the entire offer and closing process. He was always available and made the entire transaction go very smoothly.

- user6379836


Being new to Las Vegas, moving from Indiana, we knew nothing about the area. George helped us find a home within a month of my arrival and supported us every step of the way, from the offer to the inspection through the closing. I cannot tell you how much we appreciated his level of support, from knowledge we needed regarding neighborhoods and schools through appraisals and contractor contacts. We always knew George would have the answer to our questions and also respond quickly when we needed assistance. He never made us feel like we were asking too many questions or like we were being burdensome with our millions of requirements! He is also, a great person to deal with, which made the frustrating efffort of finding a home in a short time period a very pleasant experience.

We can honestly give George a GREAT recommendation. You will get a house that fits your requirements, and he will manage the process smoothly for you. If I buy another house in the future, I will be using George Durkin.

- user9242185


George was Fantastic. Being a first time buyer he was really great at explaining the process. He made sense of the complicated matters. We was amazingly prompt in answering phone calls. Always made himself available to me. Could not have been in better hands.

- user3853457


My wife and I worked with George Durkin to buy a new house and sell our old one. In our search for a new house, George constantly sent us possiblities using a very easy to use website. He showed us many homes in our target area and even expanded our search when the available inventory shrank. We put offers in on a few homes. George helped us through all of the paperwork with great expertise. He answered all of our questions very thoroughly. After losing out on a couple of houses, George brought his wife Sheryl in to assist us in the search. She was terrific, too. We finally decided to buy a new construction home and avoid the disappointment of losing out on another house. Sheryl helped us through that process, including doing walk-throughs and signings. She definetly looked out for our best interest.

After we bought the new home, George helped us sell our Green Valley home in less than a week and for a price high above our asking price. He was extremely knowledgable and always available when we had questions. George made the process easy. Our home was viewed by twenty parties and twelve made offers. We recently signed our final papers and, of course, George was there to guide us through the process.

We would definetly recommend George and Sheryl Durkin for any kind of real estate transaction. They both are professional and really care about taking care of their clients.

- user9274453


George and Sheryl were amazing to work with always thinking ahead on top of everything!!! You couldnt ask for a better team to work with handled every aspect of every part of the deal no matter what situation came up. Definately my first choice for buying or selling properties!

- user045983


George assisted us as buyers in connection with our relocation to Las Vegas. We appreciated his professionalism and local market knowledge, and felt very well advised and represented throughout the process. We recommend him and his team highly.

- user459947


George is someone I've known for about 8 years now, and when the economy tanked, I've spoken with him off and on about my particular situation. He's always given me thoughtful advice and I've always felt comfortable speaking candidly with him. When I finally felt like I was in a position to do a short sale where it would finally be accepted, George gave the confidence and was there, ready to help me out. He was so great to work with, completely understanding how difficult the process on me, and was fantastic when it came to dealing with the banks, and the prospective buyers and other agents. I felt like he gave me a lot of attention and got my property sold. I'm thankful to have this burden off my shoulders and I couldn't speak more highly of George!

- user02153


I have known Sheryl for a long time. She knows the Las Vegas housing market very well. Whether that be new or resale. She knows characteristics that sell and those that don’t. She is always a joy to work with. I recommend Sheryl to any home buyer. By the way, she’ll be honest with you.

- jeff morrison8


Sheryl is fantastic and I would recommend her without any hesitation. We found her on Zillow and decided to work with her based on her years of experience. Choosing Sheryl was our very best decision, and one that caused everything else to fall perfectly into place. She went above and beyond in every aspect and made us feel like we were her only clients, although I'm sure she has many. We were first time home buyers and purchasing from across the country (Florida) but she put us at ease throughout the entire process. When we made a trip to Las Vegas to look for homes, she gave us her entire weekend. She was able to narrow down the most realistic properties to view and give us a wealth of information about different areas in the valley. She was absolutely no pressure. She listened carefully, quietly, and patiently to everything we said, and all or needs/desires. She has a calm energy to be around, which is much appreciated with all the stresses that come from buying a home. We ended up purchasing a new build, and she was SO knowledge about everything in that regard. She was by our side through the entire process and attended to things that we were unable to because of our distance from Las Vegas. She is an advocate for her clients in every step of the process and we felt we could trust her with anything. We'd use her again and again!

- zuser20140428063511303


I've known Sheryl and her husband, George for over 10 years. Three years ago, they sold my home in 3 days! I was looking to relocate out of state, but when that did not work out, I contacted the Durkins and Sheryl was determined to find me a home in Las Vegas. She is a very patient, knowledgeable, and well connected realtor. Sheryl showed me numerous places and the very last one is the one I loved the most and ended up purchasing. Sheryl is an excellent realtor and I'm very pleased with the service provided.

- kathlyn45


Offered excellent advice on areas in LV that met our criteria and was very responsive to all our requests and needs. I will and have recommended her to others.

- StuartArmijo