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+'use client';
+
+import { useState, useEffect, useRef } from 'react';
+import { ChevronLeft, ChevronRight } from 'lucide-react';
+
+// PLACEHOLDER TESTIMONIALS — replace with real client reviews before launch
+const TESTIMONIALS = [
+  {
+    quote:
+      'Working with Teressa made buying our first home in Salt Lake County feel effortless. She guided us through every step with patience and expertise.',
+    name: 'Sarah Mitchell',
+  },
+  {
+    quote:
+      'Teressa sold our Provo home in under a week — above asking price. Her knowledge of the Utah market is exceptional.',
+    name: 'James & Karen Olsen',
+  },
+  {
+    quote:
+      'As first-time buyers, we had so many questions. Teressa answered every one and found us the perfect home in our budget.',
+    name: 'Tyler Reeves',
+  },
+  {
+    quote:
+      'Relocating from out of state is stressful, but Teressa made our transition to Utah smooth and seamless.',
+    name: 'Michelle Torres',
+  },
+  {
+    quote:
+      "Teressa's negotiating skills saved us thousands. We couldn't be happier with our new home in Herriman.",
+    name: 'David & Pam Christensen',
+  },
+];
+
+export default function TestimonialsSection() {
+  const [activeIndex, setActiveIndex] = useState(0);
+  const [paused, setPaused] = useState(false);
+  const intervalRef = useRef<ReturnType<typeof setInterval> | null>(null);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!paused) {
+      intervalRef.current = setInterval(() => {
+        setActiveIndex((i) => (i + 1) % TESTIMONIALS.length);
+      }, 5000);
+    }
+
+    // Cleanup — prevents memory leak on re-render
+    return () => {
+      if (intervalRef.current) clearInterval(intervalRef.current);
+    };
+  }, [paused]);
+
+  function prev() {
+    setActiveIndex(
+      (i) => (i - 1 + TESTIMONIALS.length) % TESTIMONIALS.length
+    );
+  }
+
+  function next() {
+    setActiveIndex((i) => (i + 1) % TESTIMONIALS.length);
+  }
+
+  const current = TESTIMONIALS[activeIndex];
+
+  return (
+    <section
+      id="about"
+      className="testimonials-section"
+      onMouseEnter={() => setPaused(true)}
+      onMouseLeave={() => setPaused(false)}
+    >
+      {/* Decorative gold quote mark */}
+      <div className="testimonials-quote-mark" aria-hidden="true">
+        &ldquo;
+      </div>
+
+      <blockquote className="testimonials-blockquote">
+        <p className="testimonials-quote">{current.quote}</p>
+        <footer className="testimonials-attribution">
+          &mdash; {current.name}
+        </footer>
+      </blockquote>
+
+      {/* Arrow controls */}
+      <div className="testimonials-arrows">
+        <button
+          onClick={prev}
+          aria-label="Previous testimonial"
+          className="testimonials-arrow-btn"
+        >
+          <ChevronLeft size={24} />
+        </button>
+        <button
+          onClick={next}
+          aria-label="Next testimonial"
+          className="testimonials-arrow-btn"
+        >
+          <ChevronRight size={24} />
+        </button>
+      </div>
+
+      {/* Dot indicators */}
+      <div className="testimonials-dots" role="tablist" aria-label="Testimonials">
+        {TESTIMONIALS.map((_, i) => (
+          <button
+            key={i}
+            onClick={() => setActiveIndex(i)}
+            role="tab"
+            aria-selected={i === activeIndex}
+            aria-label={`Go to testimonial ${i + 1}`}
+            className="testimonials-dot"
+            style={{ opacity: i === activeIndex ? 1 : 0.3 }}
+          />
+        ))}
+      </div>
+
+      <style>{`
+        .testimonials-section {
+          background-color: #FAF9F7;
+          padding: 4rem 2rem;
+          text-align: center;
+        }
+        .testimonials-quote-mark {
+          font-size: 6rem;
+          line-height: 1;
+          color: #C9A84C;
+          font-family: Georgia, serif;
+          margin-bottom: -1rem;
+          user-select: none;
+        }
+        .testimonials-blockquote {
+          max-width: 700px;
+          margin: 0 auto 2rem;
+          padding: 0;
+        }
+        .testimonials-quote {
+          font-size: 1.125rem;
+          color: #1B2B4B;
+          line-height: 1.8;
+          font-style: italic;
+          margin-bottom: 1rem;
+        }
+        .testimonials-attribution {
+          font-size: 0.95rem;
+          color: #1B2B4B;
+          font-weight: 600;
+          opacity: 0.8;
+        }
+        .testimonials-arrows {
+          display: flex;
+          justify-content: center;
+          gap: 1rem;
+          margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
+        }
+        .testimonials-arrow-btn {
+          background: none;
+          border: 2px solid #1B2B4B;
+          border-radius: 50%;
+          width: 40px;
+          height: 40px;
+          display: flex;
+          align-items: center;
+          justify-content: center;
+          cursor: pointer;
+          color: #1B2B4B;
+          transition: background-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
+        }
+        .testimonials-arrow-btn:hover {
+          background-color: #1B2B4B;
+          color: #FAF9F7;
+        }
+        .testimonials-dots {
+          display: flex;
+          justify-content: center;
+          gap: 0.5rem;
+        }
+        .testimonials-dot {
+          width: 10px;
+          height: 10px;
+          border-radius: 50%;
+          background-color: #1B2B4B;
+          border: none;
+          cursor: pointer;
+          padding: 0;
+          transition: opacity 0.2s;
+        }
+      `}</style>
+    </section>
+  );
+}