Thanks & Recommendations
November 23, 2011 - "Gregg and I want to thank you and your staff for all the attention, diligence and hard work you have put into the house, both as a rental property and a sale property. Everyone we have dealt with, including you, has been the soul of cheerful efficiency throughout the many annoying circumstances that arose during our ownership of the house. Personally, I wish we could have lived there, mostly so we'd be surrounded by nice people like you, instead of these Michigan types, but it just didn't work out. If you ever need a reference, I hope you know you can call upon us. Sincerely, it was a pleasure doing business with you." Patricia Mitchell
September 14, 2011 - "Tina Blackwood and Guilott Realty, Inc. provided the highest degree of professional service from our first meeting, through the day the sale closed. We would certainly recommend this agent and agency to anyone seeking skilled help throughout the process of selling their home." John & Donna OpheimSeptember 2011 - "Tina Blackwood has been our agent for approx 6 yrs. We have purchased and sold two different properties with her. She worked tirelessly on our las sale since the market had basically hit bottom. She is very professional, but extremely approachable. I would recommend her highly." Cheryl Partain
August 7, 2011 - An experienced, highly competent agent, looks our for her clients interests and needs. Tina's standards and ethics run high - any negotiations with her - buyer or seller, will be positive and pleasant." Laurie & Sally Gibson of the Gibson Sisters - www.myspace.com/thegibsonsisters
June 24, 2011 - "Thad is a pleasure to do business with. Guilott Realty has represented me as a buyer and a seller. He and the staff at Guilott Realty are super professional. They know what you need and how to help you find it. I have done 3 house deals through Guilott Realty. I will not use another firm. I feel confident they have my best interest at heart at all times, You can't buy that!" John Montague
June 23, 2011 - "We could not have asked for a better agent (Thad) in helping us find our land. Having local area knowledge is exactly what we depended on to find our retirement property that would meet our expectations. He continues to be gracious in responding to questions even two years after closing. His experience with counties, contractors and general market conditions have helped us avoid costly mistakes. I recommend him to anyone coming to our area who needs an honest realtor." Susie Shofner
May 19, 2011 - "Thad understands what it means to "do good business". He delivered what I expect from a real estate agent and more. Don't let his youthful appearance discourage you....His energy is unmatched and his responsiveness is amazing. He delivered an epic performance for me on a recent ranch purchase in Bandera County." Steven Bodily
March 2011 - "Consider this a rave review...of your star performance! We want to thank Gay & Tina for all you did for us. Thanks Doing a Great Job." Sincerely, Ben & JF Dick
January 2011 - Gary Robinson wrote - "I appreciate Guilott Realty for managing the leasing of the house/property."
December 8, 2010 - Gay, there are no adequate words to express our appreciation for you. We feel blessed to have found you for our REALTOR. Through the entire process you were tenacious in pursuing the ultimate goal of purchasing the home on Quail Valley Drive. You were creative when the option of buying the home seemed dim. You were steadfastly sensitive; every time we called your cell phone, walked in your office or emailed. You made time to answer our questions and meet our needs. We are extremely thankful for your honesty and integrity. Dan & Beverly Zuber.
December 2010 - Karen Morris wrote "Just a note to le you know how much we are enjoying living in "The pink house on the hill". I want you to know how much I personally appreciate your promptness and the courtesy from you and all the workers who have come out displayed. Little things mean a lot - so do the big thinks!"
July 30, 2010 - "Thad Emmons is one of the best realtors out there! From the moment we met him, he was so genuine that we knew he was the "real deal". To Thad, his clients aren't just a dollar sign but rather his friends and he treats them as such. He is extremely sincere, honest and very direct so he will not hesitate to give you his opinion when asked. He will also not hesitate to go into battle for you! When we found out there was a chance we wouldn't be approved due to a minor credit issue, Thad immediately put in touch with someone that could help us work through it. During that time, he never abandoned us and was always in constant contact. When we were able to move through with the deal, he made sure the negotiation process was as stress free and comfortable as possible and that the dear worked out in our favor. After the purchase was made, he never lost contact with us. We've had our house for almost a year now and he still remains in touch with us. If we were ever in the market to buy/sell a house again, Thad Emmons will be the only one we call. He's not only a wonderful realtor but a wonderful person and friend." Lance Mc Whorter
July 1, 2010 - "We first became involved with Thad Emmons after purchasing our home here in Bandera, TX in 2008. Thad is very knowledgeable on finance and the market values in developed, undeveloped and rental property's and is detailed orientated. We have recommended Thad to our friends and family with no remorse. Thad is of moral character and a great father to his two beautiful girls. We are proud to call him a friend." Chuck & Kay Kindred"
January 4, 2010 - We just wanted to take a moment to thank each of you for everything that you did to make this home buying thing happen. Kathleen, thanks for keeping those numbers crunched, Jackie, thank you for your last minute free throw at the buzzer to bring home the win, and Tina, a very special thanks for being the glue that kept everything together (including Robin and I). John & Robin Hamill.
October 1, 2009- "Thad - something to share with your family to ease the time you spent away from them helping people like us! We really appreciate your advice and assistance in find our property. Thank you so much - See you around town-we can't wait to get here." Susie and Stewart Shofner
July 2009 - "It's easy to say "thank you" but harder to let you know just how much your thoughtfulness was appreciated. Hope you realize that this gratitude comes from the heart. Thank you." "Thad, this card says it all - THANK YOU for all your kindness and hard work. XOXO" Kacie & Shelby.
March 2008 - Thad Emmons was our REALTOR when we purchased our property in Bandera County in 2008. We were quite impressed with his knowledge of the area and with the homes he showed us. Since we had never been in Bandera before we started house hunting, we picked Thad of his website, told him exactly what we were looking for in a house and made arrangements to look at houses with him over a two day period. We are happy to say that, through Thad, we found the perfect house for our needs on the second day, made an offer and moved in the house about six weeks later. He is truly a professional. If we had any concerns or questions, Thad was prompt in returning our calls and supplying us with the information needed in order to make a sound decision. Since Thad was raised in Bandera, he has valuable insight to the Hill Country, the local real estate market, the local people and also has knowledge of the species of trees and plants common to the area. We would recommend Thad Emmons as your REALTOR. We will have Thad as our REALTOR when we decide to sell our house." David and Linda Richardson
November 23, 2007 - "Dear Ms. Blackwood, I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude for selling my property. Everything was handled in a professional manner, from the photography for the website to the display ads resulting in a thorough saturation of the market and even though the market was very slow, you diligently showed that property to many qualified buyers and the end result was a sale. It was, without a doubt, the most pleasant experience of my real estate history. Muchas gracias." James K. Randal
October 15, 2007 - Dear Gay, George & I have bought and sold about 24 properties in our married life, and do not consider ourselves novices....YOU have totally wiped out all of our previous opinions of realtors...George always said a good business thrives on two things: GOOD SERVICE & GOOD VALUE. YOUR SERVICE is absolutely OUTSTANDING. You not only called to make appointments to show the house, you gave us updates about what the potential buyers said about the house...you took care of small details like transferring the names on the utilities, and having the key ready for the new buyers, to writing a contract free of dumb stuff, and even helping us write a contract to buy our house in Alamo...you gave us professional counseling when ever we needed it! Your attention to detail took a great deal of stress off of us...Thank you so much for a truly pleasant experience selling our home. We have told everyone we know about your very professional handling of the sale in less than six months. Again, God bless you and Thank you for a job well done! George & Vanalee Palmer.
September 27, 2007 - "Thad helped us negotiate a very difficult transaction for a house. He kept us informed, worked on our behalf, answered questions promptly, showed us lots of properties prior to our selecting the one we purchased and worked with us through the whole process. Since then he has informed us of other properties in which we might be in interested and has become a trusted resource for property values, etc. I would definitely recommend him as a realtor whether buying or selling a property." Gloria Hill
October 26, 2006 - Linda Real wrote "Thad, thank you so very much for the use of your heater. It was so thoughtful of you and really do appreciate your kindness. You have been great to us and we really THANK YOU."
October 12, 2006 - Letter of recognition was given to Doug Babbitt on this date for going beyond expectations of true professionalism regarding his character as REALTOR and a person. He not only exceeded my request but also showed what a honest and loyal REALTOR and friend he really is. He is one of a kind and GREAT REALTOR/Person. By Zebb Crofut.
September 2006 - Tina, thank you for going above & beyond for us! The Johnson's.
June 20, 2005-Robin Culp wrote-Really enjoyed meeting you all on Thursday ! We 4 loved the 85+30 acres on Benton Creek. We drove our bikes back on Friday and pondered. We would like to come back over the 4th of July weekend. Looking forward to hearing from you. Please "Thank Gay for her time. We enjoyed her so much and what a pleasure to work with someone that knows that place like the "back of her hand."
March 2005 - We have enjoyed renting from Guilott Realty and if we were ever to come back to Bandera we would certainly consider Guilott Realty first. Gary & Jessica Jones.
March 2005 - I would like to thank you so very much for the exceptional job you did taking care of our property while I served my country. As you well know there is a lot going on in the world today, and it was a relief to know that that was one less worry to have to deal with. Thank you again. Lisa & Mitchell Naico of Fort Belvoir, VA.
August 2004 - My husband and I recently purchased a small second home on Lake Medina through Tina Blackwood. She did a wonderful job for us and we will be happy to recommend her to others! John & Peggy Hillburn of Kingsville.
July 2004 - Terry Lynn Barber wrote - Just a short note to say thank you for your efforts and time associated with our search for the perfect retirement spot. It was a delight to meet you.
May 2004 - We want to thank Tina for her excellent job in helping us purchase a house. Tina did great job in getting all parties to and agreed price. I am sure we will enjoy living in our new home in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Luana & DeWayne.
April 2004 - Lake Medina Conservation Society (LAMCOS) wishes to thank you for your recent generous donation to our 2004 Medina River Clean up.
March 2004- Rod & Greta wrote - "Gay, we want to thank you for assigning Tina Blackwood to help us find our new home in the Texas Hill Country. Her ability to assist us from a distance and her savvy regarding numerous aspects of our agreement with the sellers were instrumental in the success of our purchase. We are very impressed with her willingness to go beyond what we expect from her. We commend Tina in her knowledge of the real estate business and her outstanding people skills."
January 2004- Department of Veterans Affairs wrote - I am pleased to present this letter and certificate of appreciation for your many years of service to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Property Management (PM) Operation.
January 2004 - Katie & Terry T wrote "Tina, Terry and I wanted to thank you for all your hard work and patience. We wouldn't be where we are without you. Thank you. We will recommend you to others!
October 2003 - Published in the Bandera Bulletin "Thank you Gay Guilott Realty for your Professionalism in the Sale of our Ranch", Cleo & Richard Geils.
August 2003 SDH wrote - We stopped by your office when we've been through the area to look at "what was listed". So, since everyone had been so nice to someone they didn't know at all (me), I thought I would contact ya'll first regarding some questions.
March 2003 - Tina, THANKS! You've been a super REALTOR & we appreciate all you've done. Jay & Sherri.
November 2002 - Judy Wied, Alamo Title Company, Boerne, Texas wrote to Mr. S M. "Congratulations on choosing one of the best realtors in town! "
September 2002 - Gay, thank you so much for all your help and advice during our house purchase. Tina was an absolute diamond, and we could not have asked for better people to represent us. J&D
We would like to thank our many patrons
for their
continued loyalty and welcome our new ones!

