To Whom It May Concern:
This is a reference letter for the
partners of Hua Hin Property and Land, Nigel Owen and Naphatsorn Thongtawee. For
reasons I will explain below both of these partners have my highest respect. Since
their company is relatively new and they have been asked by clients for
references, I volunteered to write this letter. They have both treated me superbly as a
customer.
For the purpose of credibility, permit
me to share my personal background because I am professionally qualified both
academically and with a lifetime of business experience in assessing
intelligence, personality and especially managerial capabilities.
I first met Nigel Owen via a real estate
agent when he was the general manager for the Scan Park Housing Development
Project. He served as the negotiator for the modifications I wanted made to the
model home I chose. Rather than trying to bargain down the price which I
thought was already reasonable I asked for numerous nice additional features including
turning a veranda (or balcony) into an enclosed office that could accommodate a
very large solid oak set of shelves I had built myself and shipped from
America. I wanted air conditioners in all rooms for "zone cooling”, to
save electricity, ceiling fans, and a dishwasher which were not part of this
Thai-style model home. I decided to push Nigel and asked not just for just a
washing machine but one of those newer wash and dry combination units. Quite
honestly I thought he had to draw the line somewhere. I was thinking to myself
I could probably get away with a washer but it might be fair if we split the
cost given all the extra things we had already agreed upon. And sure enough
Nigel retorted, “Well for that, I’ll split the cost with you.” It was as if he
had read my mind. The points that I am trying to make here are that Nigel Owen is
an extremely accommodative person who really tries to please his customer. But
he is also a great negotiator – he knows where to draw the line, “he’s not
going to give the store away” as we say in the USA.
Part of the agreement was a funding to
cover my rent in Hua Hin while my house is being built. Nigel offered to help
me find a place to rent which I considered a big favor. He also offered to rent
a large crate to store my belongings until the house was far enough along to
build my large oak shelves into the office. Again, Nigel exceeded my
expectations. He found a large villa within the cost of the rental agreement
offered by Scan Park that had an extra bedroom where I could store and have
access to everything I shipped from the USA and accumulated in Bangkok. I’ve
found this to be immensely helpful and just one example of Nigel’s ability to
come up with ingenious solutions.
So imagine my shock and dismay when I
learned Nigel Owen had left Scan Park to start Hua Hin Property and Land. Since
he is no longer employed by the partners of that project he really has no
obligations whatsoever to me. Yet he has such high integrity and a kind heart
he went on to fulfill his obligations to me and even did me numerous favors far
beyond the call of duty for any real estate agent.
Hua Hin Property and Land can sell your property,
know builders who can build exactly to your architectural desires, help you buy
new land or property – “the whole works” as we say in the States. While I doubt
you will need as much help as me, “a little lost lamb” let me end with a
contrast.
In the USA we often say, “Put your money
where your mouth is.” Well I have, I trust Nigel Owen and his partner Naphatsorn
Thongtawee, and when I decide to purchase more property or land in Hua Hin, you
know who I will turn to first. They have done so much to help me I‘d not only
trust them with my money; I’d trust them with my life.
If you have any questions feel free to
call me, my international number is +66 81 920 5760. In Thailand I can be
reached at 081 920 5760.
I wish you the best of luck, whatever
your endeavor or venture.
Most Sincerely,
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