Client Testimonials
For more than four decades, hotel owners and investors have trusted Mumford Company to guide their most important transactions. Here is what a few of them have to say.
A “win / win” for every deal
I have worked with David and Mumford & Co - Hotel Brokers since 1991. I have used them numerous times as both a seller and a purchaser. David’s deep knowledge of the market and timeliness in working the "deal" is without question the best I have experienced in the hotel real estate brokerage. In these challenging times, I value David’s integrity and creative ideas in getting to a "win / win" for every deal we work on. My highest recommendation!
Highly Impressed By His Knowledge And Integrity
I have worked with David Mumford and Mumford Company on several transactions over the last 13 years, and I’ve been highly impressed by his immense knowledge of the hospitality industry, specific brands and his integrity. I thank David and his group for their vast knowledge in this industry and look forward to working with them again!
New Albany Hampton Inn
"Dear Robert ... You recommended the Mumford Company two years ago, and I could not have been more pleased. As you know, the sale of the New Albany Hampton Inn was challenging. Steve Kirby and the rest of his team were very professional, gave me consistently good advice, was clearly on our side through the whole ordeal, I always felt very well represented by them and were a joy to work with from beginning to end."
A Pleasure Working With You
"Dear Mr. Kirby ... Armen and I would like to thank you, Burton Brooks and your company for helping to sell our property. We would like to especially thank Mr. Brooks for his hard work and due diligence. We can honestly say that it was a pleasure working with both of you. ... Both you and Mr. Brooks made this an extremely positive experience. We will always highly recommend The Mumford Company and hope to continue to do future business with you. God Bless, Always."
Microtel Inn-Newport News
"I wanted to take a moment and thank you for providing me with professional service and constant advice during my negotiations for the Holiday Inn-Downtown and during the purchase of the Microtel Inn-Newport News. It was truly a pleasure working with you and your entire firm."
“Highly Impressed By His Knowledge And Integrity”
I have worked with David Mumford and Mumford Company on several transactions over the last 13 years, and I’ve been highly impressed by his immense knowledge of the hospitality industry, specific brands and his integrity. I thank David and his group for their vast knowledge in this industry and look forward to working with them again! Jay Patel
Very Happy with the Sale …
"Mike Wyant and I want to thank you, Ed James, for all your help with the sale of the largest, and only full-service, hotel that Beal Bank has ever owned. The buyer that you brought to us was clearly the highest and best for this property, and the closing went very smoothly once we worked out all the loan terms. All of senior management here at the Bank, from Andy Beal on down, is very happy with the sale and the loan. We’ll be in touch as soon as the next hospitality challenge comes our way. Again, many thanks for all your help."
Comfort Suites in Salem
"It was not an easy decision to sell the Comfort Suites in Salem as it was one of the highest quality hotels we have built in our 35 years in the business. We felt we had to turn to someone that could help us find another operator that we felt would leave the hotel in good hands and run it as we would. Without the professionalism and the experience of the Mumford Company and more specifically, Ed James, we may still be holding the hotel today. Ed James and the Mumford Company made us feel extremely comfortable with our transaction."
I would not hesitate in hiring him again
"Without reservation, I would recommend the services of Ed James & Mumford Company when purchasing or selling a property. Ed has worked with me on several transactions over the years the most recent being the sale of the Hampton In in Kinston, North Carolina. From our initial contact to closing, Ed was instrumental in making the transaction go seamlessly. He is a professional that uses his knowledge about the process of listing and selling hotels to the benefit of the seller and buyer. His regular communications are on-point, clear and consise. He has once again done the job to my full satisfaction and I would not hesitate in hiring him again and/or recommending him to my business associates."
Best Western Atlanta South
"I want ... also to thank you for the excellent service you and Steve Kirby provided in the sale of our property (Best Western Atlanta South-Stockbridge, Georgia). It’s nice to work with professionals!"
I truly appreciate it
"Thanks very much for your cooperation in this transaction. It was a pleasure working with you all. I truly appreciate it. It was also pleasure working with seller for their their understanding and full cooperation."
Followed Through Like No Other
Ed, You did a great job and followed through like no other on every detail! Hard to find these days! Mark Garcia Owner, Williamsburg VA Best Western Historic District.
I would not hesitate in hiring him again
"Without reservation, I would recommend the services of Ed James & Mumford Company when purchasing or selling a property. Ed has worked with me on several transactions over the years the most recent being the sale of the Hampton In in Kinston, North Carolina. From our initial contact to closing, Ed was instrumental in making the transaction go seamlessly. He is a professional that uses his knowledge about the process of listing and selling hotels to the benefit of the seller and buyer. His regular communications are on-point, clear and consise. He has once again done the job to my full satisfaction and I would not hesitate in hiring him again and/or recommending him to my business associates."
Beyond Normal Broker Expectations
Ed, You went beyond normal 'Broker" expectations and responsibilities with all your Best Western communications and planning for the transfer of the membership as well as working with the purchaser though the whole process. I have never seen a Broker do so many well done tasks to get a hotel sold. You are the man,
I Don’t See How You Do It…
"Dear George ... I can’t believe we finally sold the Motel, all those offers, even acceptances. I don’t see how you do it. You really earned your commission on this project. We are grateful for your stamina and the hard work of your staff. ... A highlight has been working with you. You have been a big help to my family and I’ll never forget it."
“Double Header”
"George, Many thanks for the basket of goodies...very thoughtful and much appreciated! Also, great job on our double header...well done."
Beyond Normal Broker Expectations
Ed, You went beyond normal 'Broker" expectations and responsibilities with all your Best Western communications and planning for the transfer of the membership as well as working with the purchaser though the whole process. I have never seen a Broker do so many well done tasks to get a hotel sold. You are the man,
Quality Inn and Suites of Henderson…
"As a principal purchaser of the Quality Inn and Suites of Hendersonville, NC, I wanted to pass along a few words about the effort put forth by Ed James in making our transaction happen. Over the past four months there have been a number of issues and occasions where out deal could have derailed, but it was Ed’s commitment, professionalism and readiness to help us, without compromising his fiduciary duty to the seller that made this closing possible. Mr. Mumford, I could go on and on to pinpoint the incidences where Ed has gone above and beyond, but instead will simply offer our sincere thanks to Ed and your entire team. I hope we will be able to work with you again soon!"
I truly appreciate it
"Thanks very much for your cooperation in this transaction. It was a pleasure working with you all. I truly appreciate it. It was also pleasure working with seller for their their understanding and full cooperation."
He always guided me and assisted me…
Mr. David, I am Ojash Shah and I recently purchased the Comfort Inn & Suites in Warner Robins. As you know, Burton Brooks from the Mumford Company was the realtor involved in the day-to-day issues and I am so very glad that he was the person involved. Right from the first day when I spoke to him about the property and until the day of closing Burton was more than helpful. He always guided me and assisted me in all ways possible, introducing me to finance companies, working with Choice, getting all the information that I asked, insurance and the list could go on and on. Burton is a very patient person and I really appreciate it all the more because I was new to this business and if not for his patience I would not have been able to go forward. A couple of times in the process I felt that the deal was going to fall apart, but Burton was very positive that everything would be okay moving forward. I talked to him everyday and many times several times in a day, after office hours, on weekends, he was always available for me. He is now a great business associate and friend that I have made in the last three months. I definitely am of the opinion that Burton was very instrumental in making sure that the deal went through. I would definitely recommend him to any of my friends and family who would be interested in buying a hotel. Also, Steve Kirby and the Mumford Company have greatly assisted in this deal and I would sincerely like to thank all of you. Best Regards,
Part of Our Team
"We have been working with Steve Kirby for over 15 years within different areas of the hotel business and always have received the results we expected. He stays on the job until the results we need are achieved. We consider Steve and the Mumford Company part of our team."
Southaven Fairfield Inn/Goodman Road
"David, I appreciate your help on the Southaven Fairfield Inn/Goodman Road closing. You did a professional job and I enjoyed working with you."
We’ve Come to Respect Your Ho…
Steve, It was pleasure working with you & Mumford Company, during the process we have come to respect your honesty and professionalism shown to us. We are hoping to do business with you again in future. Thank you again.
A Pleasure Working With You …
"Dear Mr. Kirby ... Armen and I would like to thank you, Burton Brooks and your company for helping to sell our property. We would like to especially thank Mr. Brooks for his hard work and due diligence. We can honestly say that it was a pleasure working with both of you. ... Both you and Mr. Brooks made this an extremely positive experience. We will always highly recommend The Mumford Company and hope to continue to do future business with you. God Bless, Always."
Professional Manner & Very Knowledg…
"I have been in the hotel business for 25 years. I have been involved in many purchase/sale hotel transactions. Without any doubt, this sale was the most difficult that I have ever experienced. I have previously worked with many hotel brokers. I heard many good comments about your company and we decided to go with the Mumford Company. Using your company was a very good decision. I would like to provide my thoughts concerning your company. You represented the hotel’s ownership in a professional manner, were very knowledgeable, and provided many excellent suggestions. I doubt if the last offer would have a become a reality without constant assistance. Based on my experience, I would definitely recommend the Mumford Company."
Followed Through Like No Other
Ed, You did a great job and followed through like no other on every detail! Hard to find these days!
Process was Smooth and Yielded a Nu…
It was a pleasure working with Mumford Company on the sale of our Country Inn & Suites Atlanta/Lithia Springs in Q1 2014. The marketing process was smooth and yielded a number of offers from qualified buyers that met our pricing guidelines and closing timeframe. We would certainly work with you and the Mumford team in the future on disposition and acquisition needs. Warm Regards,
Thank you for the guidance and expertise provided by Mumford Company
Just a short note to thank you for the guidance and expertise provided by Mumford Company in the marketing and sale of our first ever REO Hotel property. Having no experience in dealing with potential hotel buyers, hotel franchisors, hotel management companies, etc., your guidance was particularly helpful. Lastly, moving our deal from a signed listing agreement to a successful closing in less than three months certainly exceeded our expectations and we greatly appreciate it. Thanks again for a great job!
Process was Smooth and Yielded a Number of Offers
It was a pleasure working with Mumford Company on the sale of our Country Inn & Suites Atlanta/Lithia Springs in Q1 2014. The marketing process was smooth and yielded a number of offers from qualified buyers that met our pricing guidelines and closing timeframe. We would certainly work with you and the Mumford team in the future on disposition and acquisition needs. Warm Regards,
Professional Manner & Very Knowledgeable
I have been in the hotel business for 25 years. I have been involved in many purchase/sale hotel transactions. Without any doubt, this sale was the most difficult that I have ever experienced. I have previously worked with many hotel brokers. I heard many good comments about your company and we decided to go with the Mumford Company. Using your company was a very good decision. You represented the hotel's ownership in a professional manner, were very knowledgeable, and provided many excellent suggestions. I doubt if the last offer would have become a reality without constant assistance. Based on my experience, I would definitely recommend the Mumford Company.
We’ve Come to Respect Your Honesty and Professionalism
Steve, it was a pleasure working with you & Mumford Company. During the process we have come to respect your honesty and professionalism shown to us. We are hoping to do business with you again in the future. Thank you again.
Southaven Fairfield Inn — David, I Appreciate Your Help
David, I appreciate your help on the Southaven Fairfield Inn/Goodman Road closing. You did a professional job and I enjoyed working with you.
He Always Guided Me and Assisted Me
Mr. David, I am Ojash Shah and I recently purchased the Comfort Inn & Suites in Warner Robins. Burton Brooks from the Mumford Company was the realtor involved in the day-to-day issues and I am so very glad that he was the person involved. Right from the first day when I spoke to him about the property and until the day of closing, Burton was more than helpful. He always guided me and assisted me in all ways possible — introducing me to finance companies, working with Choice, getting all the information that I asked, insurance, and the list could go on and on. Burton is a very patient person and I really appreciate it all the more because I was new to this business. I talked to him every day and many times several times in a day — after office hours, on weekends — he was always available for me. I would definitely recommend him to any of my friends and family who would be interested in buying a hotel.
Quality Inn and Suites of Hendersonville — Beyond Expectations
As a principal purchaser of the Quality Inn and Suites of Hendersonville, NC, I wanted to pass along a few words about the effort put forth by Ed James in making our transaction happen. Over the past four months there have been a number of issues and occasions where our deal could have derailed, but it was Ed's commitment, professionalism and readiness to help us — without compromising his fiduciary duty to the seller — that made this closing possible.
Double Header — Well Done
George, many thanks for the basket of goodies — very thoughtful and much appreciated! Also, great job on our double header … well done.
I Don’t See How You Do It
Dear George … I can't believe we finally sold the Motel, all those offers, even acceptances. I don't see how you do it. You really earned your commission on this project. We are grateful for your stamina and the hard work of your staff. A highlight has been working with you. You have been a big help to my family and I'll never forget it.
Best Western Atlanta South — It’s Nice to Work with Professionals
I want also to thank you for the excellent service you and Steve Kirby provided in the sale of our property (Best Western Atlanta South-Stockbridge, Georgia). It's nice to work with professionals!
Comfort Suites in Salem — Extremely Comfortable with Our Transaction
It was not an easy decision to sell the Comfort Suites in Salem as it was one of the highest quality hotels we have built in our 35 years in the business. Ed James and the Mumford Company made us feel extremely comfortable with our transaction.
Very Happy with the Sale
Mike Wyant and I want to thank you, Ed James, for all your help with the sale of the largest, and only full-service, hotel that Beal Bank has ever owned. The buyer that you brought to us was clearly the highest and best for this property, and the closing went very smoothly once we worked out all the loan terms. All of senior management here at the Bank, from Andy Beal on down, is very happy with the sale and the loan.
Microtel Inn — Newport News
I wanted to take a moment and thank you for providing me with professional service and constant advice during my negotiations for the Holiday Inn-Downtown and during the purchase of the Microtel Inn-Newport News. It was truly a pleasure working with you and your entire firm.
New Albany Hampton Inn — A Joy to Work With
Dear Robert … You recommended the Mumford Company two years ago, and I could not have been more pleased. As you know, the sale of the New Albany Hampton Inn was challenging. Steve Kirby and the rest of his team were very professional, gave me consistently good advice, was clearly on our side through the whole ordeal. I always felt very well represented by them and they were a joy to work with from beginning to end.
A Win/Win for Every Deal
I have worked with David and Mumford & Co — Hotel Brokers since 1991. I have used them numerous times as both a seller and a purchaser. David's deep knowledge of the market and timeliness in working the deal is without question the best I have experienced in the hotel real estate brokerage. In these challenging times, I value David's integrity and creative ideas in getting to a win/win for every deal we work on. My highest recommendation!
