Christine Keto

2 years ago

Cricket listed a property for us and was wonderful every step of the way. I also work on the closing end of things with Cricket and for her buyers/sellers and find her communication, knowledge, proactivity and ability to identify and solve problems etc etc etc far above average. Highly recommend!!

2 years ago

Cricket is PHENOMENAL. She really went above and beyond to help us get the house of our dreams. Plus, she was so knowledgable and helped us learn things about our home that we wouldn't have otherwise known. Highly, highly, highly recommended!

2 years ago

I was the buyer and she was representing the seller and me. She tried to tell me that it would work to my advantage. She tried to pass off regular flooding as a nuisance and not a serious problem. She tried to talk me out of important inspections like the septic system and the house inspection and a water test, telling me the sellers might get upset. She used me as leverage to get more for the only people she had a fiduciary responsibility to, the sellers. All things considered, I wouldn’t trust her motivations if you payed me and I wouldn’t take a house from her even if it was free. There are a lot of realtors out there that are more professional and trustworthy.

5 years ago

When searching for a realtor, I heard a few horror stories: One person was lied to, another felt ripped off, and a last’s experience was so bad that he got a refund. Therefore, I knew I had to do my due diligence. I checked websites and reviews for dozens of realtors and put together a top five list. Cricket Keto was first meeting I set up, and she made such a great impression that I decided to go with her without even meeting another realtor. From the start, I was impressed with how Cricket balanced a down-to-earth friendliness and an effective professionalism. Throughout the entire process, she communicated well. I could generally expect a response within a day and often within the hour. Even when she went “on vacation” (technically an emergency trip), she got back to me quickly and efficiently. As the home-buying experience went on, I was happy to discover that her experience, knowledge, and savvy was exceptional. She always provided excellent answers, and often with pin-point accuracy. For example, when negotiating for a six figure home, her estimation was only a few hundred dollars off of the appraisal, and she predicted exactly what the seller’s negotiating team would do down to the dollar. Cricket’s experience with and close attention to the local market is fantastic. She would easily inform us when a house that fit our criteria went on sale, why certain homes were a certain price, and the pros and cons for specific listings. Our home-buying experience was rocky, so Cricket had ample opportunity to demonstrate her skills. At least thrice, when I expressed a concern, Cricket had either already solved the problem or was very close to a resolution. At least once, when a surprise expense arose, she negotiated a reduced fee, and then arranged for someone else to pay for the service. While I prefer to keep professional reviews professional, I would be remiss if I did not emphasize what a wonderful person Cricket is. While waiting for seller’s agents for a showing or everyone to gather for a contract signing, I had the opportunity to chat with Cricket and exchange stories. Thanks to our talks, I noticed that Cricket loves her work and her town and that she is legitimately grateful for her clients. In conclusion, Cricket Keto is a skilled and experienced realtor who works hard on her clients’ behalf. By working with her, we saved time and money, and we obtained a wonderful home that we hope to enjoy for many years to come.

7 years ago

She never fails us. She gets it done. Works tirelessly between buyer and seller until both are happy. Would definitely use Cricket again. Usually Oneonta’s top seller for a reason.