An unexpected job offer on the West Coast left us–first-time sellers–with a complicated long-distance home sale in a tricky market. Adding to the complexity was the last-minute discovery that the previous owners had failed to obtain permits for an elaborate basement renovation, and a number of other items were out of compliance. Alka & Neetu made a stressful situation more manageable with deep knowledge of not just real estate transactions, but also Edison’s enigmatic compliance requirements and a roster of responsive, easy to work with service providers. Alka & Neetu supervised most of our repairs, submitted and tracked permit applications, and verified repairs in our absence. When some new surprise threw me into a panic, Alka’s calming presence and Neetu’s cheer helped me to breathe better and ride the waves. Alka & Neetu are an A+++ team with the combination of deep knowledge, a positive (but also pragmatic) attitude, a service-oriented work ethic, and genuine empathy for their clients.