Gulf Shores Realty Resource List

" We had a bumpy negotiation with a person who finally did buy our property. Maryann was there all the way through it and helped us with how to proceed every step of the way. I would use her again. "

- Janet Debuizer Nokomis FL

" Laura Harris is the ideal realtor. She listened carefully to what I wanted and found properties that fit the bill. I quickly found what I wanted and she guided me through the purchase process with good humor, patience, and knowledge of all its aspects. She did not pressure me to buy, was never to busy to answer my questions, and remained in close contact even when she was on family vacation for a few days. She is highly knowledgeable, a complete professional, and a friendly, down-to-earth person. She made what could have been a stressful process flow smoothly and be stress free. I very highly recommend her. "

- Jerry Cates Venice FL

" Lisa is especially responsive and extremely helpful. She listens to your concerns and then helps correct it fast ( even after regular business hours). "

- Patti Jeka

" Words can't even begin to express the gratitude we have for everything you and Gulf Shores Realty have done for us. We are forever thankful for having you be on our team for the past year! Your professionalism, your genuine kindness was above and beyond anything we expected. For the past year getting us into our home, dealing with the builder, Thank You just doesn't seem to cut it! You have become more than just our Realtor. You are a friend and a part of our family! You are truly the best out there and we are so lucky to have worked with you! From the bottom of our heart, we Thank You! The Srisavaththay Family, Eric, Amy & Liam. "

- Eric and Amy Srisavaththay North Port

" Even though our home wasn't high-priced, Daniel and Brian treated us as if we were shopping for a $2 million home! They showed up 8 homes in 2 days. When our first offer fell through, Daniel was up at 3 a.m. to locate an even BETTER home for us! Before they were agents, they had massive experience in real estate ownership. They answered many questions before I could even think to ask. We couldn't be more impressed. "

- Allen Black Union KY

" My husband and I were looking for a home in Venice Florida we would be happy with during retirement. After calling Keith from Gulf Shores Realty, he took our information , needs and started working on helping. He kept constant communication with us and understanding we relied on his knowledge and insight since we were working with him from another state. Keith worked hard to find the community we were looking for as well as the right house. He never steered us wrong and was transparent in providing the information needed for us to make the best decisions. In the end he found what we wanted and even did our walk through for us since we were in another state. He was amazing. I recommend every chance I get and would encourage all to as well. As he is so genuine and sincere in his work and that meant more to us than anything else. Thank you Keith for all you do and have done for us. We are so happy! "

- Michael and Polly

" Marietta is the person that you want on your side when purchasing a home. She was quick to help us on a holiday weekend. She guided us through the whole process. You can just tell that Real Estate is her thing and we loved working with her. She is sweet as Molasses! I will be using her to sell my other home in the near future. Call Marietta if you want the best. "

- Richard G Punta Gorda

" Working with Harvey to find a vacation condo was very easy. First, he was always very responsive to my many, many emails and phone calls. He was very timely in getting back to me and always very pleasant! He really listened to what was important to me and focused on my top priority items. In October, I flew to Venice for what was to be my 1st visit of many in order to find a condo. We had condos and some houses lined up for 3 days and he really valued my time. I was able to find EXACTLY what I was looking for in the 1st weekend, due to Harvey’s knowledge of the area and how he helped me really narrow down what I was looking for. Since then, Harvey has been a wonderful contact to maintain; offering me suggestions and rental contacts. I would definitely recommend Harvey to anyone not familiar to the area, but in need to someone to listen and find the perfect home or condo! If I ever move to the area or are looking for another condo, Harvey will be the first person that I call! "

- Mary Wright

" These guys make the home buying experience simple and enjoyable. They listen and deliver on everything they promise. They take their job personal and always are working to deliver and meet the high standards they expect out of themselves. They always make themselves available for questions and concerns. I am so happy I ran across these two professionals and look forward to the next home I buy with them. Please take my word and use Daniel and Brian. "

- Christopher Harris Sarasota FL

" I want to express my appreciation for the wonderful way you handled our purchase of our new condo. Your excellent response to our every need speaks highly of your reputation for great customer service. You and Hap are an experienced team who took care of us each step of the way from the viewing of the property to closing. "

- Ed and Gretchen L Venice FL

" As an attorney who has handled residential real estate closings for many years, I have had an opportunity to work with many brokers. Michelle is quite impressive. Her response time was far above any other and she stayed on top of every step along the way. She is pleasant and knowledgeable and was always punctual and anticipated our needs. I would highly recommend her to anyone wishing to buy or sell their home. "

- Carla D

" Patricia and Keith are consummate professionals. Their knowledge of the local market and available properties helped save us time and money. Their willingness to help, irrespective what was asked of them was truly amazing. I recommend them without reservation. "

- Ken L

" From the first moment we met Daniel & Brian we knew they were the right choice. Their professionalism and attention to all our needs were met. They were always available to answer questions or get them answered. As my boyfriend is extremely into detail of what he was looking for, they knew what properties to show us. They also had great in-depth knowledge of the area. From showing us various properties, to negotiation to closing they were there the whole time making sure everything was just right. We would highly recommend Daniel & Brian they are wonderful!!! "

- Tracy L Sarasota

" Laura was referred to me by a friend and I am so thrilled since she helped us find our dream home in paradise. Laura was very professional, knowledgeable and extremely patient with us throughout the whole process. Now my parents are relocating to the sunshine state from New England and are looking to find their dream home. Laura has already been wonderful in assisting my parents with their search. Laura is very personable and down to earth. If anyone were to ever ask me if there is a realtor I would recommend, it's going to be Laura Harris! "

- Laura Harris Sarasota FL

" I was from out of state and coming to Sue's area and was fortunate to have been connected with her (through a mutual friend) to help with finding a rental property to purchase. She worked tirelessly to find a property that would fit my needs and did so without being intrusive or pushy. I felt extremely confident and had peace of mind to have her at the wheel directing the process towards a purchase. She was definitely very open about what to expect and looking out for my bottom line and interest, not looking to push a sale. She puts the client first and does everything she can to help navigate the real estate process. I highly recommend Sue for any real estate needs! "

- Austin S Maine

" Michelle made the purchase of my home a great experience. She was thorough, professional, and on top of every detail. I highly recommend her to be your realtor...whether buying or selling. "

- Ted Heidrich

" I am so happy that Jan and Sam were there to assist me in the sale of my home. They treat you like family. You will have a very hard time finding better people to work with. They take their time and are more than willing to explain things to you. Thank you Jan and Sam! "

- K Moyer

" I want to be sure everyone knows how dedicated...determined...ambitious and outgoing Jennifer Lynne Moore is for her clients. My experience buying our home had many hurdles and challenges however Jennifer Moore, Realtor was consistently my cheerleader...sending nothin but positive vibes. She consoled me through my anger, my anxiety and my fears...even brought the family Krispy Kreme donuts from 30 minutes away. If you want dedication and compassion, Jennifer is your agent and a friend in one!! Love you and can't thank you enough. Successfully closed! "

- Amy Marie

" Lisa was very communicative throughout the whole process and was honest with feedback throughout. She keeps her word and puts in the work on her end to make as smooth of a transaction as possible. Thanks for everything Lisa! "

- Tina Russo

" We appreciate all Holly did to help us find a new home and to work with the title company to help us get the property closed. We are 1000 miles away in Kentucky and appreciate having Holly that we can trust to take care of us in Florida. Holly is a true asset to your company and will recommend her to everyone we know that is considering buying or selling their property. Thanks. "

- Phil and Linda Barry

" Best realtor in Sarasota County! Harvey Davis was the ultimate professional from beginning to end. We found him to be creative, hard working and a hustler. He kept us informed every step of the way, a marketing genius, and available at all times. When any issues came up he quickly resolved them and stayed on top of everything throughout the process. We would never use anybody else but him to buy or purchase a home. "

- Linda Griffin

" I am amazed at the collaboration and team play getting Susan and I through expediently. I am also impressed with the use of technology and speed of ALL responses. This is our fifth home purchase and I can honestly say this was by far the best process we have ever engaged. Your transparency and team work by far out weighed the rest. Thank you very much to all and kudos to you. "

- Eric and Susan Wells Delaware

" With all our hearts, Allynn and I wish to thank you for becoming our friend and leading us on a magical Treasure hunt to help us find our dream house! There were so many twists and turns along the way and you always forged on, going the extra mile with a smile, helping us thru the ups and downs. We always felt cheered by your upbeat, warm and gracious manner and we shared a lot of laughs along the way. Your sweetness, your kindness, your warmth, and your amazing work ethic will make you a STAR in everything you do! "

- Annie and Allyn Three Oaks MI

" Tracy Sold our house for us and helped us buy another house. She did a fantastic job !!! Highly recommend! "

- Larry Miller Venice FL

" Thanks for all your help in making our "dream home" a reality. We really appreciated that you went the extra mile to get us the best price for our home. You are truly a professional. "

- Sara and John W

" Working with Michelle was a pleasure. She was patient, understanding and thorough. We were coming from out of state and wanted to look at several houses in a short amount of time. She mapped out a route and efficiently scheduled the showings with plenty of time to view them without being rushed. We never once felt pressured to buy. She pointed out the good qualities as well as the bad. Michelle obviously recognizes there is a human element to real estate, it’s not just making a sale. She ended up finding the perfect home for us. Thank you Michelle! "

- Mark and Marie Cote

" Michelle and her team did an awesome job listing our home for sale. The professional pictures and 3D walk-through of our home was a very innovative offering, and definitely helped our listing stand out. Thank you! "

- Nick Pecora Venice FL

" Keith and Patricia are a very intelligent, focused team, who not only listen well, but acknowledge and understand your individual situation. They are respectful and responsive and direct their energy to acquiring the outcome you desire. Their marketing is well above average, and combined with their knowledge, sales skills, and determination have achieved positive results with a timely and low-stress experience. I recommend them, and will personally use them again. "

- Paula Light North Port

" We were lucky to have Michelle help us find our perfect home away from home! We live in Ohio and she did a great job sending me properties to review and answering all of my questions. She knew what we wanted and stayed true to our preferences. When she knew we had a small window of time to condo shop whike in Florida she made herself available to us and helped us find exactly what we were looking for! She was great through the whole buying process!!! "

- Leslie Huber Ohio

" We had the good fortune of having Tom Battisto of Gulf Shores Realty handle the very difficult purchase of our condo, He stuck to it even though it was a very convoluted transaction. We would recommend Tom to anyone who is buying or selling real estate. "

- Dave and Sheryll S

" We are very pleased with our manufactured home in Sandalwood Park, Venice. We have done some painting and some redecorating, and the carpet cleaned like a champ, as you said it should. You know, we were a little nervous having you represent our interests in the purchase since you were the Listing Agent as well. But we must admit that we couldn't have been better represented with a single buyers agent. We really appreciated that you acted so fairly throughout and never made us feel like the owner was your favorite. Thanks again for all your efforts in getting us a home in our favorite Park! "

- John and Shirley Palatine FL

" The Florida market is quite challenging. As an out-of-town buyer, we had a limited amount of time to look, and had to stick to a tight budget. Keith & Patricia were an amazing team to find us exactly what we wanted and within our budget. They went several steps further in helping us set up the utilities, insurance, and other vendors we need as an out-of-town owner. We had an uneventful close and are so happy with our new Florida home. If you're buying or selling a home, you can't go wrong with Keith & Patricia with Gulf Shores Realty. "

- Jeff Schuster

" When we purchased our first home, we always thought when the time was right we would move into something nicer and more comfortable. We lived in our little house for more than 30 years. Occasionally we would look, but never found a house that 'wow'd us enough to move. I had resigned myself to living in our starter home forever. Then Tracy called to tell me about her new listing. She had the vision to see that this was the one! We looked at the house that day and we agreed! We put in an offer and moved into our dream home. Thank you Tracy! "

- Kathy Hensley Venice FL

" Marietta is the best we worked with her to purchase our new home in Island Walk. After showing us some resales in Island Walk and some other communities did not find what we wanted --we knew exactly what we wanted and her very quick suggestion was we should do a new build and that is what we did. Marietta stayed with us thru the transaction, sales, design I really loved having her input. Marietta did a walk thru with us and saw we did not have a doorbell which got fixed immediately. I cannot say enough good about Marietta just a delight to work with and would use her again in a heartbeat, have already passed her card to friends who are thinking about relocating. "

- Phyllis D Hollywood FL

" Holly is one of the most professional, personable, sunny people we have ever worked with in real estate. She easily makes the process not only straight forward but a pleasure. We would work with her again in a heartbeat, and recommend her to anyone and everyone interested. While very familiar with the greater Venice area after many years of visiting, we connected with Holly to begin to look into purchasing a property in Venice. Holly happily arranged to show us numerous properties so we could get a feel for various communities and where exactly we wanted to be. She arranged the showings all in one day so as not to waste our precious vacation time. She then patiently waited while we downsized up north, then assisted us in pursuing a short-sale in our desired community. She tirelessly pursued this avenue with us, communicating what she knew. While that deal fell through after 8 months of perseverance, she then represented us in purchasing a new-build property still in our desired community, handling everything expertly, remotely with us. "

- Gary G and Georgia C

" Michelle provided excellent professional expertise and services. She was very easy to work with and has the perfect blend of personal and professional skills. We highly recommend her. "

- Linda Henderson Englewood

" Maryann is terrific, professional, responsive, great company, a top agent! She returns phone calls in a timely manner, and always goes the extra mile for whatever would be the most helpful and thorough. Her skills in negotiation could very likely make the difference between a closed deal or not. Buying and selling real estate can be a challenge, and Maryann guides you every step of the way. I would recommend her highly in any kind of real estate transaction. "

- Betsy and Jim Delaware

" Daniel, thank you for this very kind message! We’re so glad our son Jason connected us with you two. Every connection you have made for us...has been an absolute pleasure to work with as well. Thank you!! God blesses people through people, it sure shows with you and Brian. We can’t thank you enough for making this process unforgettable in a good way! We look forward to seeing you sometime soon! "

- Noel and Melanie

" Tracy helped me purchase my first home. As a first time buyer I had no idea what I was doing, but Tracy helped guide me along the way and answered all my questions, making the process easy and stress free! I recommend Tracy to anyone I know. She's professional, responsive and knows the process. Thanks Tracy! "

- Alma Kamerer North Port

" We were very nervous when we first got to Venice not knowing the area very well. We want to thank you for taking the time to make us feel comfortable with the area before buying our condo. We are very happy and just want to thank you for all you did for us. We will use you again and recommend you to anyone we hear looking to buy or sell! Thanks! "

- Leslie J

" Wayne spent the entire weekend showing us homes that met our initial criteria. He never once wasted our precious time. He continuously discussed what we liked or disliked about each house so that he could refine the search criteria during the course of the day. He also completely respected our looking style and picked up immediately on the amount of time we needed to look at each prospective house. I truly cannot imagine a better realtor experience. "

- Mehmet B and Judy S La Jolla CA

" We have known and worked with Marietta for almost 10 years. Not only did she help us find our home in Venice, but she gave us suggestions on how to stage our home in Lee County to sell during a declining market (and it worked) as well as interviewed realtors for us in Indiana and Illinois to sell properties there. Everything she suggested was to our advantage. When we opted to downsize and buy a condo, she scoured the listings and FSBO and eventually found our current home that the listing had fallen through the cracks. Again, she went above and beyond to sell our home for just about full price in record time. She even assisted us in finding a short-term rental while we were renovating. Marietta was in constant contact with us, for the short time our home was for sale. We would recommend her to friends and family only if you want the very best realtor there is. Someone who will guide you through everything from pricing, negotiating and closing. "

- Tom G Osprey

" Our homes sold in an amazingly short time partly due to Matt Vander Wyden's expertise as an realtor extremely knowledgeable about the Venice Island area and partly because of his skill in helping a client price and represent the home being sold. We would highly recommend Matt for his skill and dedication to service. Thank you, Matt. "

- Bill and Debbie L Venice FL

" Harvey was recommended to me by a friend, he is knowledgeable, devoted, professional and a passionate individual. It was a pleasure to deal with Harvey . I would definitely recommend Harvey to everyone, he is an asset to any company. "

- Danny Grelle

" I can't believe you sold my house within two weeks and at a price that was favorable relative to market conditions. I am very impressed with your professionalism and enthusiasm. I would gladly recommend your services. . . "

- Julie S Florida

" I am most thankful for our great new home in a wonderful community. You stuck with us through such a stressful process. Thanks for “taking care” of us when we needed it the most. We are both so grateful for all of your guidance, patience, warmth and understanding. "

- Mary Jane and Jeff M Fairfield CT

" Jim Listed my Home after doing several complimentary repairs and found the buyers through his frequent Open Houses! I was so fortunate to have had this handled so expertly and without hassle as I had plenty on my mind, with a recent passing of my husband and having to ship everything back to Europe! Both Jim and Donna certainly eased the pain as much as possible! "

- Ilona - Bern, Switzerland

" We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Maryann! Her experience and awareness of the area market has helped us to buy two homes and sell one home on Venice Island in less than one year. When we found the right homes to purchase she moved immediately to help us negotiate and finalize the contracts and to make the closings easy. When we decided to sell our home, Maryann quickly arranged for high quality photos, brochures, a 3D virtual tour, and even aerial drone shots of our home. The house was marketed to perfection and led to us receiving the price we were hoping for and a quick sale. Maryann always makes herself available at a moments notice and is quick to respond to emails, phone, and text. She is friendly, upbeat and a true professional who gives excellent service. We definitely recommend Maryann to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home! "

- Kathy and Dave Venice FL

" Debbie Villari was the absolute best. We listed our home with her and she was able to get us what we wanted. She had open houses every weekend and her marketing plan worked great. She sold our house very timely and represented the house great. She knows the neighborhood and the area. I would use her again in a heartbeat. Great job, Debbie!! "

- Glen Flotron

" I have already recommended Michelle as a Top Realtor..I choose her out of 4 others because she really listened to me..Selling a home is Emotional as well as Critical to have the right Agent. Michelle was supportive in All aspects. My home was sold quickly & smoothly!! Thx so much for such a stellar job!! "

- Jane Englewood

" Thank you so much for all the time you have devoted to helping us find our vacation home in Florida. You both have been incredible, and we couldn't ask for better agents. "

- Greg and Darlene B

" You found a buyer for my home immediately and it was your professional talents and knowledge that held the deal together with the buyer. Then you went on to find my current home which is exactly what I was looking for. You really made my dream come true. Thank you so much. "

- Blanche C Venice FL

" We can’t even begin to thank you for all that you have done for us. You are an amazing person both professionally and personally. We feel that this experience has been a win-win situation for us because we have gained a beautiful home, an exceptional agent and a wonderful new friend. "

- Maryann and Jeff S Trumbull CT

" Laura is patient, professional and positive during every interaction. We feel she had our best interests as her top priority. Over the past several years, she helped us buy and sell several properties, including our primary residence in Venice. If she cannot provide an answer to a question, she'll follow up almost immediately. "

- Susie Brenner Port Charlotte

" Holly was integral in finding me my home in the area. I was moving down from Tampa and was not familiar with the area very well. I know I wanted to be somewhere in Lakewood Ranch vicinity, and she found one of the best priced deals per square foot on the market at the time and I bought it! "

- Tim M

" I recently met Kate when inquiring about a condo for sale in Port Charlotte. She was most helpful in all areas, and though we had some unusual circumstances, she helped us through all the steps to closing. I realize Kate is fairly new as a realtor, but I couldn't have been happier with her efforts and would not hesitate to utilize her expertise again. Thanks to Kate for always responding to my questions and following through on everything. Kate should be most successful in this highly competitive Fl real estate market. "

- Tom Ireland North Port

" Thank you for helping us purchase a wonderful vacation home. We were impressed! With no notice and two days to find us the perfect home. You were amazing! Then to top it off, you gave 10% of your commission to our favorite charity. This really made an impact on us. I loved the idea and our family had a fun time deciding who would receive the money. "

- Matt and Chris B Mulberry IN

" Thank you so much for all you have done in making my dream come true. I really appreciate everything you have done for me and my family. I want to thank you for sharing in the joy of my owning a “new home. "

- Cynthia L Bridgeport CT

" Our agent Barry is one of most professional, talented and respectful person we have met.. he helped us all the way since day 1..very much into details and makes sure his clients are fully aware of each and every step till closure..we are very fortunate to work with Barry and do recommend him to anyone looking to sell or buy a property.. wish him all best of luck and more success. "

- Tareq J Ashburn VA

" I have been in the mortgage/real estate industry for over 20 years now and Wayne Welsh has definitely been one of the best Realtors that I have ever worked with. His communication skills are impeccable and his level of service is at the highest standards. In 20 years, I have worked with many Realtors, but Wayne Walsh is definitely one of the best and I even used him to purchase my own house. "

- Tony Moore

" Could not have asked for better service! Laura took care of my prospect house needs while I was in Alaska. When meeting her, I saw a professional with a passion of ensuring the client was well taken care of! She was always available to answer questions and explain things. I'd highly recommend her to anyone And will definitely use her again if I have a need for an excellent realtor! "

- Chris Nolan Anchorage AK

" Linda found me My new home! I purchased my last home 40 years ago, so I had many concerns and questions. Linda said “there are no silly questions”... She answered every one of mine. Linda made the buying process easy. "

- Melissa W New Jersey

" Susan was great to work with selling our home. She was responsive to our phone calls and emails and kept us informed throughout the selling process. "

- Celeste H

" I recently sold my house in Sarasota Fl. and it was in the the hands of your super sales lady Marietta Ashcraft. I have never in my life met such a kind, understanding, smart lady. She knew all the answers to my questions without hesitation. She was always composed and patient. Patience is the companion of wisdom. Augustine of Hippo. (354 to430). She sensed my concern with many issues I had and dealt with them professionally. You have a super sales lady, a real professional, and the perfect lady. "

- Joseph Fowler Sarasota FL

" While contemplating a new residence in the Venice, Florida region, a mutual friend spoke in glowing terms and recommended highly that we seek out the services of Wayne Welsh and Gulf Shores Realty. During our first session, we were able to establish rather quickly our goals, search criteria and financial boundaries. We were then presented with a select, varied and geographically diverse inventory of options. Upon visiting and scrutinizing each potential candidate, Wayne's local knowledge was of immense importance and beneficially served to augment his many other extremely professional qualifications. Once we entered the bid, purchase and closing phases, his solid, no-nonsense guidance was immeasurable paving the way for the fast, smooth and successful acquisition of our "new dream house." We too recommend highly to others the services of one of Venice's premier real estate professionals who, aware of the less fortunate amongst us, also donates to charities. "

- Art and Lorraine H Aiken South Carolina

" Lee looked after our best interests, She patiently allowed us to evaluate the home to our satisfaction. She took care of all the paperwork involved and did all the legwork. She kept us informed about all aspects of our transaction even after the deal was closed. She kept on the sellers agent to get the home in move in condition. She even paid for a lady to do detailed cleaning after the closing. She even showed her appreciation by giving us a substantial gift after the closing. I would do business with her again and would recommend her for all their real estate needs. A really really nice lady to be around and deal with. She always did what she said she would do and much more. We love her. "

- Andy D

" Amazing dedicated professional prompt and kind. I would recommend them to anyone looking for their dream house. "

- Heather Blessing Englewood FL

" Tom was indispensable in helping us find our new home. He was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive to all of our questions. We felt confident during the entire process that Tom was an advocate for our best interest. We highly recommend Tom; he’s the best Realtor in town! "

- Christina M Bend OR

" We can't say enough good things about our experience working with our realty team, Jan Alexander and Sam Hague of Gulf Shores Realty. We started our journey with them almost 2 years ago as we were looking to relocate from NY. From the very beginning they gave us their time, patience, and dedication. They guided us every step of the way and answered every and any question we had. Both Jan and Sam were professional, knowledgeable, organized and thorough. They took the time to ensure we had a full understanding of each and every process along the way and kept us informed at all times. We were made to feel like we were their only clients as they always went the extra mile for us. We can't thank them enough and could not have gotten through this without them. They were the absolute best and we now consider them lifelong friends! "

- Smith NY

" Well, we made it even though our Short Sale purchase took 2+ months! I am very pleased with the home that I am renting to the mother and daughter that were there before. I am thankful for your follow through, patience and communications. I needed to hear your weekly reassuring comments that we were still 'alive' in the process. Thanks, too, for your skill and help with that door replacement we did on the side of the garage. Keep your eye out for another good one under $75K. "

- William Raleigh NC

" Best Agent! Lisa was such a delight to work with, she helped us through the entire process. She communicated with us throughout the process followed up with agents who showed our home and was very persistent when she needed to be. She put the work in to sell our home. Her advertising was fantastic. She gave us her opinion in many instances which we appreciated very much and it helped us make informed decisions throughout the process. She was very warm and welcoming. She absolutely went above and beyond and we absolutely recommend her services. "

- Tina & Frank J Jr Duplak

" I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your help in the sell of my home. You possess the unique ability to take a complicated real estate transaction involving multiple parties to a successful closing in what seemed like an insurmountable situation to accomplish. You took time to patiently explain the process, and took measures to keep me well informed, and help guide me through the maze of the necessary documentation required. I was extremely impressed with your expertise and professionalism in this matter and I wanted to express how grateful I am for all of your help. "

- Victor S

" David and I have enjoyed working with you in selling my sister's house. We certainly did not expect to get it sold in such a quick time frame, considering the housing market. We were impressed with your integrity and pleasantness. I was particularly impressed with your donations to the charities. "

- Loretta F Sommerville MA

" Lee is one of the best realtors I have ever dealt with. She is so knowledgeable, honest, passionate and just gets the job done. We have bought 2 properties and sold 3 properties threw Lee. I would highly recommend if you have property to sell, call Lee as she will price it correctly according to your needs and sell it at the best price possible. Thank You Lee for all you have done for us ! If I could give 6 stars I would. "

- Ray

" Harvey was very helpful, courteous, knowledgeable, and professional in everyway in our desire to purchase a home in the Venice area. If I might add that if you can buy a house from Harvey, then you should stop looking because he was that caring and helpful to us. "

- Mark and Kathy Bush

" Fast, professional, empathetic, and gets things done. Communicates excellently. "

- Matt Venice FL

" Thank you so much for all of your help! I really enjoyed working with you on this and appreciate your excellent service. "

- Konrad Venice FL

" I am a Canadian who wanted to sell her Florida home. Daniel and Brian were the most amazing realtors. Besides being knowledgeable about the market, my home and prospects, they made me feel comfortable with the process. I can not recommend these two highly enough. Not only did they sell my home in record time, they negotiated all aspects for me and made the experience painless and easy. A wonderful team and a couple of great guys. "

- Deborah Ottawa, Canada

" Michelle did a great job! She showed us numerous homes with virtual tours, and helped us with the negotiations when we decided on a place to make an offer on. She was very patient with us as we made offers on three separate houses before finally finding the house that we bought. After our move in, she continued to be of service as she helped us with finding good people to help with various jobs around the house. I would highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for a new home, including remote folks like ourselves. "

- Paul Morgan-Venice, FL

" Matt was supportive and most helpful I'd our specific purchase options f out price range,, got what we wanted, most happy. Matt also did extra digging to find help w a few repairs,, our seller was a little prickly on extra closing fees and matt stopped the issue. "

- Paul Lindmark Lynnfield MA

" Many thanks for your professionalism, help and cooperation in expediting the sale of our villa. We really enjoyed working with you, your cheerful enthusiasm and certainty of success was always there for us. "

- Linda B Sarasota

" We would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to Pamela Phildius and her great support team. Over time, Pamela has managed three different transactions for us...all seamlessly. Her attention to detail in every stage of the process was like a laser beam. She will remain to be our go to realtor! "

- Christine R

" Michelle is a true professional. We evaluated a number of local realtors, and Michelle impressed us with her knowledge of the market, experience in handling prior transactions, great reviews, thoroughness of the listing presentation, and ability to address our concerns prior to our decision to engage with her. We had a contract on our property within a couple of days of signing the listing agreement, and closed within 2 weeks of acceptance. Michelle guided us through the inspection and closing process, and the transaction closed flawlessly. Michelle did an excellent job of helping us through what can be a very emotional experience! "

- Ken C Venice FL

" Lee was very knowledgeable of the market in North Port and in Heron Creek. Lee assisted with staging home for listing. Lee and Carol were a huge help with checking in on home to ensure prepared for showings while we were out of town. I would recommend for both the selling and purchasing a home. "

- Carol and Tom L

" I have been staying in Venice for the last five days looking for homes in the area. Your Realtor Marietta Ashcraft has been taking extremely good care of me and my wife (who is in WI) with finding a new home which we did yesterday. I ended up purchasing a home in Harbour West and we could not be happier. I am truly amazed at the kind, courteous and real estate knowledge that Marietta displayed. This is the sixth new house that I have purchased in my life and I have never met a more honest and knowledgeable person who explains house buying the way she does. Every single question that I asked of her was answered in a very knowledgeable and professional manner. Her customer service is second to none! She is an amazing Realtor and I would encourage you to keep her in your company by any means necessary. I have never written a review to a Broker/Owner before on a Realtor, she is number one in our books. You can rest assured that my wife and I will be recommending Marietta and your firm to any and all friends of ours that are looking for real estate in the area. "

- Keith Rutlin Wisconsin

" Deb knows all the ins & outs of the real estate trade; she always kept focus on making the sale. I never felt like we were just treading water. Best of all, she always ran her ideas by me as if we were partners, collaborating together to make the sale. "

- Henry Mayo

" Pamela was such a pleasure to work with! She was always on top of new listings, quick to respond and very knowledgeable. She really knows her stuff! She worked with both the buying and selling process. We have highly recomended her to our family and friends and will continue to do so. "

- Greg and Sandra H

" Everything went so well with sale of my property. I can’t speak highly enough about my agent Barry Constant. So knowledgeable and helpful. Plus it all took place while I lived in a separate state!!!! Simply the best! "

- Karen E Vienna VA

" Thank you Lee for all your expertise and help. Moving from Chicago and basically buying sight unseen, you went above and beyond in helping us make a quick decision! You made everything so easy and stress free for us, doing all the work. Always so prompt at returning calls and emails. Thank you to Logan too! Can't begin to thank you enough! "

- L & MK North Port

" Since we live out of state, we are forever grateful to have found an honest real estate agent who knew the Venice real estate market so well. You were able to market the unique characteristics of our home to sell it quickly for a great price in a time wrought with foreclosures. "

- Tim and Tammi H Westerville OH

" We greatly enjoyed working with you on the purchase of the property in North Port. We look forward to working with you again. "

- Lisa and Janell North Port

" If we could give Deb a 10 we would! She went above and beyond the call of duty! We can not thank her enough for finding our gorgeous Venetian Falls Villa. As we are from out of state we only had a short time to see a list of homes that we had brought with us. Deb made us feel at ease with the process spending all day Friday and Saturday with us even driving an hour out of town to look at an up coming new neighborhood. Our hopes however seemed to diminish as neither of us felt we had found "the place". We were unfortunately ready to return to Ohio without purchasing our dream home. On Sunday morning Deb called and said we had to come and check out a Villa, we would just love it. We walked in and without hesitation knew it was the one. We feel blessed and honored to have worked with such an outstanding Realtor and know that none of this would have been possible without her expertise. Her hard work and dedication to her craft along with her outgoing personality is a rare find. Can't thank her enough! Deb stayed with us throughout the entire long distance process and we could not be happier. Forever grateful! "

- Mike and Peg Wagner Akron OH

" Finding the perfect house is tough in the market today. Tracy was always available to help us with last minute showings and getting us any information we needed to find the perfect home. After helping us fine the perfect new home, Tracy listed and sold ours in 24 hrs! Friendly, professional, over all, an amazing experience! Thank you Tracy! "

- Larry and Katie Miller Venice FL

" After searching for several months, and looking at several Florida properties we finally found the house that was right for us. Holly diligently worked with us and helped make the whole process, from beginning to end, go as timely and effortlessly as possible. We would highly recommend Holly's real estate services to family and friends, and would not hesitate to call on Holly for any future real estate needs in the Florida area. "

- James and Beverly Kochan

" I have been a real estate investor for more than 2 decades. Gulf Shores real estate agent Teresa Haberman came to us by way of a strong referral from a former customer. Formerly from NYC we came to Venice to make it our forever home. It is now August 15. Thus far Teresa has produced for me 6 transactions: 4 purchases and 2 sales. After only 10 months Teresa has become a great friend and seemingly a member of our “family”. Her responsiveness is off the charts… her laid-back peaceful presence is beyond belief. She is personable, positive, caring and always has your best interest at heart. Teresa also has been working closely with my partner, Janet as she also is a seasoned investor. It should be also noted that Teresa’s daughter Holly is on her team. Holly is a “carbon copy” of what her Mom is all about: highly competent, trustworthy….. a true professional. In summary, we love Teresa and everything she stands for… she is awesome. In 20+ years as an investor, Teresa is #1. I will continue to happily extend referrals to my friends, family and complete strangers. Thank you Teresa! "

- John Moran NYC

" Very professional knowledgeable and kind. "

- Nancy Morrison

" I just want to say that I was overwhelmed with the service and dedicated efforts of Pamela Phildius in selling my condo here in Venice. She was on target with the comps and value of my condo. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell. She is conscientious and honest in all aspects of real estate. "

- John P Venice FL

" Wonderful Agents and Gulf Shores Realty We could not be happier with our new home. Thank you Wayne for the quick and easy process. You made buying our new waterfront home a lot of fun and hassle-free. "

- Victoria Jennings

" We know many good realtors in our area and we're considering who to use. It was a weekend and there was one property we wanted to see so we put in a request on Zillow because it was the weekend and noone was getting back to us. Brian called us within minutes and had arranged several walkthroughs on a Sunday. We were so impressed that we continued forward with them and they did not disappoint. Both Daniel and Brian were on point, consistently available, knowledgeable about every aspect of both purchasing and selling our current home, and made us feel as if we were their most important client. They are the team that will exclusively have our business in the future. We honestly couldn't have had a better experience. "

- Mersingerzoo Venice FL

" Maryann was pivotal in our decision to move to Venice! Her knowledge (and love) of the area drew us in. Being first time home buyers in an area we were unfamiliar with was Maryann's specialty. She was patient and gave us many options to look at. She was never pushy. We felt like she got to know us before she presented homes to us. We felt so comfortable with her. We trusted her judgment. Believe me, we had LOTS of questions and she was very responsive. We have a beautiful home in Venice and we are still "picking Maryann's brain." She is exceptional. "

- Charlie Rhode Island

" In-depthknowledge of neighborhood and real estate process in general. Always positive and easy to work with. Willing to check on property, since we were out of state. A pleasure working with her and would gladly recommend her to anyone in that area. "

- Nimitz

" I was particularly impressed by your ability to accurately predict the value of this unique property and that you went above and beyond doing special research so that all requests for information and support were met on a timely basis. I would gladly recommend your services to anyone. . . "

- Robert D Naples FL

" A special thank you to my friend and amazing real estate agent, Pamela Phildius, for helping me find and build my dream home in Lakewood Ranch. Her expert knowledge of the market and negotiating skills ensured the process was smooth from start to finish. She definitely had my back and supported all my needs! Thank you, Pamela! "

- Kristin M Lakewood Ranch

" Michelle is super talented and is not afraid to think “out of the box” to bring buyers to the table. She made what normally is a stressful time much more pleasant. I highly recommend her! "

- Theresa Ludwig Nokomis FL

" We had a bumpy negotiation with a person who finally did buy our property. Maryann was there all the way through it and helped us with how to proceed every step of the way. I would use her again. "

- Janet Debuizer - Nokomis, FL

" I wanted to thank you in your efforts in successfully completing the transaction on Box Turtle Circle recently. On behalf of my buyers as well, it was a pleasure to work with someone as professional as yourself and going above and beyond and "doing whatever it takes" with the substantial challenges we faced during the course of this sale. I hope we have the opportunity to work together again in the future. Please feel free to share this with any prospective clients you meet in the future as a whole-hearted recommendation of your services. "

- Matt S Sarasota FL

" I was fortunate enough to obtain Holly as my Realtor to buy a home in Englewood, Florida. She was always professional and very knowledgeable. I would recommend her to anyone to buy or sell a home. If I decide to sell or buy a home again, I would most definitely use Holly as my Realtor. Anyone would be lucky to have her as an employee. "

- Gary S Englewood

" Thanks to Jim Bath, our Buyer's Agent, we feel like we are in the best location ever (Pelican Pointe) and in our terrific new ‘retirement’ home. He got us a price we did not think possible, leaving us what we needed to update. The 3-car garage is now home to our 2 Corvettes, and they are appreciative of what Jim did, as well! He was so full of ideas and contacts that our job was only ½ of what it would have been! Thanks again, Jimbo! "

- James and Barb West Bloomfield MI

" Tom's performance as our realtor was outstanding!! Tom sold two houses for us. After the first sale we knew Tom will be our realtor for the second sale, didn't even interview any other realtor. Tom held multiple open houses, keeping us informed with an immediate E mail as to what, if any, interest there was. When it came to an offer, Tom was the perfect negotiator; lots of going back and forth as the offer was lower than our asking price but with Tom's expertise all parties came to a satistory conclusion. Jack and I would recommend Tom to anyone knowing his professionalism and commitment to being a realtor. "

- Ann K

" Dave was fabulous to work with in searching and buying our first Florida home. We had many phone and email conversations before we came down from Kentucky to Florida to search for a home. I was very firm that we probably would not buy immediately, but Dave continued to give it his all. We nailed down a variety of homes in Venice and Englewood and actually were going to look at some even further south. We ended up finding a new villa in Boca Royale, a Neal Community. and stopped our search as it was exactly what we needed, not necessarily what we originally wanted. We had a price range and certain criteria that limited what we could get in a house; we were going to be facing a lot of work if we purchased a house in our price range. Dave suggested we look at the new villas and we realized it was perfect for us. It has been almost a year and we are extremely happy with our home. Dave was superb knowledgeable of the market and all things pertaining to selecting and owning a Fl home (insurance factors, HOA's, taxes, etc.) which was extremely helpful to us. If we decide to make a change in the future, we will surely call Dave! "

- Linda Poteet

" Having been in the real estate business, I have had multiple dealings with realtors. Wayne Welsh has extensive experience in problem solving and has always "got the job done." Wayne is an unselfish man you want to be connected with. "

- John B Murphy NC

" We wanted to thank you for all your hard work in finding us such a wonderful home. Your patience, professionalism and kindness were greatly appreciated. "

- Carol R Trumbull CT

" Maryann, we wanted you to know how much we appreciate the quality and professionalism in which you handled our real estate purchase. As long distant purchasers we needed to be sure that we felt comfortable with who we were working with during this purchase. We are very pleased that we found you to be very honest and trustworthy throughout our entire process. You impressed us right from the start with your knowledge of the real estate trends and the presentation of the entire area we were focusing on. You really listened to exactly what we were looking for in a home and helped us to achieve the end result of purchasing our home. We appreciate that you stayed on top of every detail, supported us though all the processes and answered all our questions. We have and will continue to highly recommend you to anyone looking to purchase or sell a property. "

- Mark and Marlene D, CT

" If you are looking for an agent that listens to your wants and needs and also knows the Venice real estate market then Matt is your man. Matt has an easy going, no pressure comforting style. After completing his research on us, he then selected properties that he thought we would should consider. He's an excellent communicator. Every question or concern we had was addressed quickly and accurately. He spent the time with us so that we eventually purchased the perfect house. He and his team handled our home purchase with precision and professionalism. It was a pleasure working with Matt. "

- Bob and Cindy Jergel Glastobury CT

" Michelle did a great job! She showed us numerous homes with virtual tours, and helped us with the negotiations when we decided on a place to make an offer on. She was very patient with us as we made offers on three separate houses before finally finding the house that we bought. After our move in, she continued to be of service as she helped us with finding good people to help with various jobs around the house. I would highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for a new home, including remote folks like ourselves. "

- Paul Morgan Venice FL

" Susan is an excellent Realtor on FL's Gulf Coast. She held the highest level of professionalism and integrity in every part of our business relationship. I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell their property in Southwest FL. Thank you for all of your help, it has been an absolute pleasure working with you! "

- Michael P

" Michelle Morgan did an outstanding job helping us through the whole process of selling our condo. The first day on the market she had an open house and continued having them weekly. She would always communicate to us shortly after each open house how it went." "

- Jeff and Rose Ihde Venice FL

" I wanted to say how much I have appreciated your amazing communication! Your emails have always put me at ease and made me feel like we are in great hands, every step of the way. Thank you for always being so timely, positive and detailed. Brian has always said such great things about you and Brian and it’s true, your professionalism really stands out. I look forward to seeing you and Brian when we can all get together. "

- Kristin Anna Maria Island

" Keith was very professional, courteous, helpful, and friendly. He helped guides us through the process. We had a lot of difficulty with our mortgage broker and he helped get things moving so we could close. He was our champion, and made things run as smoothly as possible. I would highly recommend him to anyone I know in the area who is looking for sell or purchase a home. "

- Frederick Brady North Port

" Waynes manner in handling everything he did for us was totally professional but at the same time was also very personal. We felt at all times that his treatment and service to us was akin to that which he would want his parents to receive from an agent. We now consider Wayne not just our agent, but a friend that we know we can rely on. "

- Fred and Lucy M Lake George NY

" It has been a pleasure to work with Michelle over the past few months. I have so appreciated her gentle aggressiveness, responsiveness, efficiency, and friendly manner. Having worked with many realtors over the past several years, I see Michelle working hard for me as a client, to represent my best interests and keep contracts moving. I highly recommend her as a realtor. "

- Mary E

" Pamela is an excellent agent. She only showed us the type of homes we wanted to see. She was always there to aid us right up to and including the closing. We highly recommend her. "

- Walt Kreidler

" Marietta is very knowledgeable about the Venice and West Villages real Estate. She helped price our house for the current and we sold on our first offer at full price. She was very good to work with on selling our house. "

- Fred M Venice FL

" Tracy has done an excellent job handling the sell of our two properties. She is patient, professional and she is also a perfect communicator between buyer and seller. My mother and I are going to keep working with her company. Thank you Tracy! "

- Beata Molnar Sarasota FL

" We are blessed that we met Debra Villari. She is a person with an outstanding personality, very professional, very knowledgeable in the area of our interest and was always very helpful and patient with us in our needs. We LOVE Debra, she became a part of our family !! We will gladly recommend Her to anyone who is dear to us. Valentina and Sergey Eydelman. "

- Valentina and Sergey Eydelman

" So very grateful for you selling our home and appreciate how the sale progressed in perfect order under your diligent watch. Thank you, thank you again from the bottom of my heart for all your efforts. "

- Stephanie V Nokomis

" Michelle was a god send. She was patient & really listened to what we wanted. We have found a great neighborhood & a wonderful builder. Our house won’t be ready for a few months but I’m very confident in Michelle & that she will be there for us through the rest of the process. "

- Amanda Digges CT

" Tracy was tireless in her efforts to find us a new home in this challenging market. Her experience in crafting offers that would “close the deal” was impressive! From offer acceptance to closing she was by our side keeping us informed and prepared! Amazing Realtor! Highly recommend her for your real estate needs. "

- Tammy Bowyer

" In all our dealings with Realtors over the past years, we have never met anyone as helpful and energetic as you have been. Without hesitation, we would highly recommend your service to anyone who is looking for an experienced Realtor who cares about getting things done and doing them right! Thanks for taking such good care of us, we couldn't have done it without you! Teresa sold 8 properties for us! "

- Debbie G

" Thank you so much for working with us over the last few years. We were so lucky to have you as our Realtor. The first home we purchased was a challenging situation and you helped us work through all the obstacles. We truly appreciate your responsiveness, patience and determination. Our experience was the same with the last two houses that you represented us. Thank you for working to get the Best price on a great rental investment and a beach condo. Your experience and hard work has been a blessing. We look forward to our next purchase with you by our side. "

- Scott & Mari Bosch

" Just wanted to send this testimonial for our experience with Ashley Troutman. She represented the buyer of our home in Venice. Despite it being her first closed transaction, she was very professional throughout the process. She truly went above and beyond for her buyer, even though it was an “as is” home purchase. She’s such an asset to your team. Wishing her many years of continued success. "

- Andrea Lattimer

" Daniel and Brian are nothing else than absolutely professionals. Very detail people and hard workers. Our experience could not be better. I will recommend that if you are looking for the best realtor in the area, then contact Daniel and Brian. Simply the best in the business! "

- Mario and Sandra Somenzini Nokomis FL

" As a recent client of Dave Pinkham, I can easily say that he is one of the most knowlegable, thoughtful, helpful and professional realtors I've worked with. My parents were both realtors so I know a good agent when I meet one. By sending me daily real estate updates, Dave helped me acquire an awesome condo in the Venice Plantation area. He handled the negotiation professionally but in a friendly and helpful way which, I'd say, went a long way toward sealing the deal quickly and easily. And after the papers were signed, he helped me get all the information I needed, helped with the approval, and final inspection when I could not be there in person. He always exhibited that he was on my side and his candid advice was invaluable. If you're looking for real estate in the Venice, FL area, Dave Pinkham is your man! "

- Garret C

" Marlene personalizes her business, and makes the customer feel important. She gives attention to individuals needs, and details. She does not procrastinate. She is cautious and efficient. "

- Rod and Norma K

" We purchased a home with Tracy about a month ago. She is incredibly professional, and truly cares about her clients. Tracy was wonderful in helping guide us through our decision making process. She not only showed us the homes we were interested in, but gave her honest opinions when we asked. She was really good about pointing out things that we would not have noticed or thought about, that were instrumental in our final decision. Tracy definitely goes above and beyond. Whether you are looking for your first home, or tenth home, I would highly recommend Tracy. She provided us with such a fun and great experience. "

- Justin and Lucy Herrli Elkhart IN

" If you are like me, a type A highly professional individual who only wants to work with the best because frankly you simply do not have time for games, trust me you found the BEST agent in Florida with Laura Harris. We were not only trying to buy a home from another State, but we were also using a VA loan, and had very specific needs in a home to accommodate our oldest son with Autism. Laura went above and beyond making our home buying experience a positive one. "

- Carla Montiel Italy

" Several years ago my wife Cindy and I were looking around the Venice area, on a Sunday trying in vein to find a real estate office that was open on a Sunday, and all the offices were closed. As we roamed the area we saw an open house sign. We went in knowing the property was not for us, but we wanted an ambitious realtor that would work on Sunday for his clients. Harvey Davis turned out to be a great find! He worked tirelessly for us for many months. Harvey has become a friend. In short you won't find a more informed and capable Realtor in your search for a new home, or the sale of your existing "

- Bollinger

" Highly Professional, Great follow-up and focused on getting the sale. Highly re "

- Chris Reigel Palmetto FL

" I met Jim while considering a move to Venice and meeting with him for several days before realizing that I had too many issues in California to give up. He sure does provide Exemplary Service, and he puts his background in Home Remodeling to great use in finding homes of both value and integrity. He enjoys the technical side of real estate as well as the human side. If you have not met Jim, you are missing a humorous, witty, clever man who is driven for Professionalism of the highest quality! "

- Val Newport Beach CA

" Sam and Jan, we appreciate your very fine communications throughout “home for sale” process and responsiveness during all hours of the day and night. You made a difficult process much easier and we thank you for that. We’re also very pleased that our home was purchased by 2 very nice people. We wish them all the best in their new Florida home. All the Best and Thank You, "

- George and Carol

" On a recent trip to Sarasota, we decided to search for a winter home. Thanks to Tracy Jones, we found the perfect place! Tracy is personable, knowledgable and exceptionally professional. She listened carefully to what we wanted in a Florida home, provided great options for us, and made the entire experience hopeful and fun! The house we ultimately purchased is PERFECT. We highly recommend Tracy Jones! You will be in good hands. "

- Bill and Jane Greene Maine

" I had a great experience with Michelle! She is a consummate professional. I had numerous challenges attempting to purchase multiple properties and she was always diligent and acting in my best interests. Ultimately I found what I was looking for and was glad for her expertise and partnership. "

- Shawn Clements Englewood

" Marlene is a terrific sales person, she gave our home wonderful exposure. Her attitude, and conduct was a pleasure. She is top notch. She is very special, she treated us like family. She was always available and helpful. "

- Kim S

" Honest responsive and a great person to work with. We truly appreciated all her efforts and diligence in finding us our perfect home! Highly recommended. "

- Manuel C Nanuet NY

" Exceptional experience! My wife and I have been searching for a condo in Venice Florida for several years. We were extremely fortunate to become acquainted with Linda Williams as our real estate agent. She goes above and beyond to locate that “special place” that you can call home. She is dependable, courteous, friendly, knowledgeable, flexible, excellent communicator and articulates expectations regarding the entire buying process from searching properties, making an offer, negotiating, and completing the deal. Thank you Linda! "

- Dan and Jan D PA

" Best agent Lisa is the best. When our father passed away, Lisa walked us through everything we needed to do and answered any questions we had about selling his house. She went above and beyond to keep us informed of offers, helped us with getting cleaners and people to help us empty his house. I would highly recommend her if you want to sell your house. She's one of the best. "

- Debbie Shaw

" I had, and continue to have, an extraordinarily positive experience with Daniel and Brian. If I could give them 6 stars I would, and I would absolutely recommend them and Gulf Shores to anyone buying or selling a home in the Sarasota area. I bought a relatively high-end second home with very little time to spend in the area. Daniel and Brian did everything, from identifying a wide variety of options (old, new, coast, key, inland), lining up visits that maximized my visits, negotiating a deal on the house I chose, arranging all the collateral support locally (lawyer, inspection, etc.), and representing me in the closing. It was a flawless experience. Beyond that, however, they have taken a personal interest in my getting the house set up, minor repairs arranged and completed, and local services arranged (landscape, cleaning, pool, security). They were under no obligation to do that; it was an exceptional thing to do. I am grateful for all of their efforts. Daniel and Brian are an extraordinary team. "

- Klippeich Bradenton FL

" Susan did a fabulous job marketing and selling our home so we could get our current dream property. She was realistic yet competitive in her recommendations of pricing of our home. She listened to our wish list and did not waste our time showing us properties that did not meet our expectations. Susan educated us on important aspects of purchasing a property in regards to current hurricane recommendations so that we purchased not only a beautiful property but one that would survive severe weather and be energy efficient. Although we had be "snowbirds" we were really ignorant when it came to Florida weather. Susan was easily accessible and responded to my calls promptly. I would highly recommend her and if looking again in the future will use her expertise without question. "

- Linda S

" Tracy Jones has been an amazing realtor for us. She has gone way beyond her duties to help us. She responds so quickly and thinks of things that we didn’t . We will definitely call her again if we are to buy anymore real estate. We have been working with 3 realtors in Florida and she by far is the best!!! "

- Sally and Richard Cox Granger IN

" We have dealt with many realtors in our lifetime, but our association with Daniel Charney and Brian Corson was without equal. We began looking for a house in the Venice, Florida area in December, 2019. Friends of ours had recommended Daniel and Brian. The first day we met them, they knew we were not going to move until sometime in the spring, but that did not seem to matter. They began their search openly and enthusiastically. We became very serious to buy in Florida, in March. Working and knowing these to exceptional men, was as if there were two lifelong friends greatly caring about every aspect of a new house. We sold our house in Santa Fe, and immediately began a search in Venice. Again, our experience with Daniel and Brian was as if we were the only clients they had. We found a house we liked in North Port, Florida and made an offer. Daniel and Brian negotiated a fantastic deal and we were set. The night of the day we bought this house, our Realtor in Santa Fe texted that the deal we had made there fell through. Daniel and Brian had immense empathy and did all of the details necessary to take care of the Florida deal. We did sell our Santa Fe house immediately, again, and the Florida search started over. Outstanding friends, these two gentlemen, helped us search and we found a house far better than the original we had bought in North Port. Daniel and Brian, knowing the pressure on us at that point, totally stepped in and made every arrangement possible. Yes, as great friends as well as realtors. We cannot imagine ever finding realtors again as knowledgeable and sensitive as these two gentlemen. We are settling into our new home with great joy, completely due and thanks to them. "

- Robert Johnson North Port FL

" Where do I start?! Barry guided my wife and I through the home-selling process with comfort and ease, and really made us feel relaxed all the way until the final document was signed. We were able to secure an ALL CASH, full-asking offer within ONE DAY of our home being on the market. He priced it exactly right and took care of all of the behind the scenes paperwork so my wife and I didn’t have to stress about anything as we packed up and moved our things out. This is not a paid endorsement by any means, this is literally a satisfied customer saying if you live in Northern VA and want to have your house sold quickly and with no stress on your end, get with Barry and he’ll make it happen. FURTHERMORE, Barry and I are both US Army veterans, and he gave me a veteran discount that saved me a bunch of cash on closing costs. Money in the bank. So if you’re a veteran as well, you’d be doing yourself a disservice to not give him a call. Don’t waste time with other realtors that will charge you and arm and a leg for clicking a few buttons on a website and then ignoring your needs. Barry will make you a priority and will do everything to go the distance and sell your house for what it’s worth. Thanks again! "

- Craig T Ashburn VA

" Thank you for everything. We couldn't have asked for a better person to work with to make a purchase down here. "

- Barry and Ann

" Marlene was very knowledgeable about the market and addressed any questions we had promptly. "

- Brian Bartmann

" My husband and I had never been to the West Coast of Florida, but several people we know had homes in Sarasota County and loved the area. I placed a random call to a real estate office and that's how we met Harvey Davis. We clicked right away over the phone as i explained my love of warm weather and beautiful beaches. Harvey grew up in Philadelphia area where we live and we both love Jamaica, Golden Retrievers, and black cats. We had so much in common, and Harvey was easy to talk to, that i decided to take my first trip to the Gulf Coast of Florida to look at some homes. We were thrilled by all the beautiful beaches, the tropical landscaping and lovely homes we saw. Harvey took my husband and I to a number of beautiful homes in our price range. We went to lunch at Sharkeys on the beach in Venice. On that one day we saw a home we fell in love with, and even thought it was outside of our price range. Harvey helped us negotiate and excellent deal and we became the owners of a home in paradise ! I would highly recommend Harvey Davis. He lives in the Venice area and has been successful real estate agent there for many years. Because of his knowledge and experience, he will be sure to find you just the right home. "

- Carol and Brad Rosengarten

" I wanted to take a moment and highlight what a fantastic job Teresa and Holly did helping me through this process. This was a tricky two month negotiation, and for a while there I thought I would lose the house. They both jumped through a thousand hoops and stayed on top of what needed to be done. You have two stellar members of your team, and I say they should both get a raise! Than you again for all you've done. "

- Scott L Sarasota FL

" "Harvey has been our families realtor for many years. He has continually demonstrated excellent work ethic along with honesty and transparency in all of our transactions. He goes above and beyond the duties of a realtor and has become a trusted friend and business partner. He has been able to navigate difficult transactions, negotiate on our behalf and is a big reason why we love Venice Florida so much." Cheers "

- Michelle and Alex Andreachi

" "Michelle assisted us in selling our property. Her knowledge of the market and local area were key to our sale. Michelle did an awesome job providing an experience that was hassle free, seamless, and fast. Highly recommend Michelle for anyone looking to buy or sell in the local area. " "

- Billie McDuffie Englewood

" If you want to sell or buy real estate, Wayne Welsh Is the agent you want to work with. Wayne is a real estate professional; he worked with my brother and I from beginning to end on selling our property. Our mother passed away and neither of us knew what had to be done to prepare or sell her house. Wayne met with us immediately and worked hand in glove with us throughout the process. Wayne researched the current real estate environment and recommended ad selling price. his experience in the field allowed him to answer all our questions and to make recommendations on how to prepare the house to show best. With Wayne's guidance, advice, customer service, and proactive approach our house sold in a troubled financial environment in a timely fashion I highly recommend Wayne and his staff of professionals to anyone interested in acquiring or selling any parcel of real estate. "

- Dana and Carol Y Jacksonville FL

" Tom, Thank you for the kind words. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have found you to handle the sale of our parents home. Your extensive area contacts for handymen, plumbers, painters, junk removal etc, were a perfect fit for us as out of town sellers trying to manage the sale of a home needing a bit of "love" from far away. We have remarked several times about how easy you made all of this for us and particularly appreciate your staying in frequent almost daily contact-with good news or bad. Frankly, I have no idea what we would have done in several instances without you. I am a district sales manager to (20) truck dealers in 5 states, all with multiple salespeople.I will share this experience with them in the future as a shining example of sales professionalism. If you ever need a reference or a dose of icy winter weather, please don't hesitate to call! "

- MM Farmington MI

" Michelle was always available to answer questions, make sure all timelines were met and even after the sale keeps in contact. It was my pleasure to have Michelle as my realtor. I suggest you contact Michelle to help you with your home purchase or sale. "

- Karen Sandmire Bradenton

" I want to let you know how appreciative Mike and I are for all of your hard work in completing our sale. It has been a real challenge I know. the two of you are so knowledgeable and it has helped tremendously for us to understand the process along the way. Thank you again for your hard work and constant communication - you are AWESOME! "

- Mike and Janet Venice FL

" Lisa Povsic was such a delight. She was so warm and welcoming. She helped us throughout the whole process when it came to any of our questions or concerns. She was so kind, kept in touch, responded quickly, put in her thoughts about what would perhaps match or look best in our house. We were amazed, even after the House was complete, how much Lisa cared. She just wanted us happy and satisfied. We felt like she treated us as one of her own; we couldn’t expect any better. "

- Kate Donnaley

" You made buying a beachfront condo so easy. We were grateful for your patience in answering all of our questions and taking us to look at so many nice places. . We strongly recommend you to anyone looking at buying or selling a home or condo. Thanks!! Your the best! "

- Belinda G

" Michelle was great to work with and was always available for questions when we had them. She knows her business well and is a great agent to have in your corner. "

- Robert Lowen Venice FL

" Just a small token of our thanks and appreciation for all the wonderful hard work you did to help us find and buy our dream house. You truly went far beyond being a great realtor – your constant encouragement and willingness to flow with our ever changing situation really means so much to us. With heartfelt thanks and love, "

- Steve and Liz F

" My wife has been looking for property in the Venice area for several years. Michelle contacted my wife during this process well over a year ago. She respected our wishes and sent us available properties on a weekly basis. When we finally decided that we were ready to purchase a property we came down to Florida from Ohio to look at many of the homes and condos that Michelle had sent us. She scheduled a day just for us to look at multiple properties. We found a condo that day and Michelle negotiated with the seller a better price for us. We recently closed and Michelle was with us every step of the way to help us complete the process. Very professional and did everything she could for us. "

- Warren and Leslie Huber Ohio

" Barry provided us the utmost responsiveness and professionalism in a market in Loudoun Co. that is difficult and very fast paced. We moved here from out of state and quickly discovered that if you don’t have an agent who’s on top of their game, your not going to get what you want. Numerous times Barry went above and beyond by FaceTiming a property the day it listed and had already reached out to the listing for showings for us before we would have ever know about it on a website. And when we purchased a home after renting, Barry was right there with is at every meeting with the builder, every inspection and during closing. I would highly recommend Barry to anyone who is looking to buy or sell in Northern Virginia. "

- Todd S Virginia

" I am writing to you this short letter to compliment you over one of your staff members, our dear friend Debbie Villari. Not only is she a highly qualified professional, she is also an excellent person to deal with. Very easy going, down to earth person! She helped us to pick a very good winter house in North Port and she walked us through the whole process which was not quite simple for us lay people. So, thank you very much and please accept our best wishes of prosperity and happiness for you, your business and your staff. "

- Lenny and Rita B Rego Park, NY

" Michelle is the best! She works very hard for her clients. She always made herself available and willing to help in every area. She makes buying or selling a house easy and painless! She is very professional and truly cares about her clients! I will use her every time I want to buy or sell a property!! "

- Leslie Huber

" From the moment we met Jan and Sam, they put us at ease immediately, easy going "no pressure" agents. Their professionalism and perseverance were never ending, making the entire buying process a pleasure. Excellent service! "

- Johanne and Jim J Montreal CA

" Brian and Dan set themselves apart from typical real estate agents. Their vast experience in real estate marketing, sales and their attention to detail helps them excel. We had been considering listing with another agent when we heard Brian and Dan were now in the business. We met with them and they answered all our questions before we could ask them. We believed they were very different and better than the other agents. They assured us that they would be involved in every showing and that our listing would be their highest priority. Two days after we listed we accepted an offer! Since then, they have handled EVERY detail. (We do not live in Florida.) The closing will be completed this month and they’ve done it all. We didn’t have to lift a finger and there was no drama. We would never consider working with anyone else. They promised us the best treatment in the industry and they delivered! "

- Sue and Bill Sofis Venice FL

" I worked with Carla on my long search for a home. Throughout the process, my budget changed, my location preferences changed and like every area of the country, there was limited inventory. Throughout the process, Carla communicated and sent new listings and showed me those on the same day of listing. She spent hours with me some days showing multiple properties and always worked with my schedule to make sure I was able to see properties. Despite looking at over 15 properties, she never stopped communicating and sending me properties. After placing offers on a few properties that were outbid, I finally found the one. She worked to coordinate everything and was available when I needed to access the property for inspections without any hesitation. Carla’s strength is her communication. In working with her for two months, I never had a text or call go unanswered. On closing day, Carla made sure every term in the deal was accurate before I signed. If you are looking for your new home, I highly recommend Carla if you want someone who will work hard and look out for your best interests! "

- Martin Faile

" Marlene was a hard worker, conscientious, polite, and considerate. A pleasure to deal with. "

- Jesse N

" My wife and I had the opportunity to work with Jane Hurman on the sale of our house. What a positive experience! Jane worked tirelessly to get the house sold. Her pleasant personality and her hard working ethics combined for a great environment for the buyer. We would certainly use Jane as our realtor in future real estate dealings. "

- Guy and Cathy Reich

" I chose Marietta for two reasons when I was selling my house in Englewood, FL. My sister-in-law used her to sell a house as well as to buy a house, and the fact that Marietta works for real estate company that has a positive reputation. Marietta is above all a professional. She dresses appropriately for her job, is impeccably neat in her appearance, giving the buyer or seller a positive image. She is friendly, courteous, respectful of one's home, and gives feedback from any showings. It is a pleasure for me to highly recommend Marietta as a real estate agent. I strongly recommend Marietta. "

- Jackie L Englewood

" Linda was very very helpful in selling our home. She was the buyer’s agent and we found her very good at coordinating the sale between the buyer and seller. she worked hard in putting it all together. Highly recommended. She was a true advocate for her buyer. When I decide to sell my current condo she will be the first one I call. "

- Dave M VA

" Relocating from the northeast. We knew little of the area. Finding the right realtor is critical. Oh how we got extremely lucky finding Keith. Wow, the time he spent, he LISTENED, He did not waste our time, always being available as we had short a window to find our specific house but he did it! We are grateful in a very difficult market to have worked with Keith.Can not thank him enough as we move into our beautiful new home. "

- Mary Ellen and Jimmie

" Recently Michelle Morgan represented us in our home buying journey. She was diligent in her efforts to finding the perfect home, in our budget, in the desired location. Not only did she find the perfect place, but she was able to bargain for us a better deal on closing costs. Professional and knowledgeable was our experience with Michelle. We give her 5 stars and would hire her again in the future! "

- John Henderson and Melissa Cook Englewood

" David is the best realtor when you are ready to sell your home. He is professional, trustworthy, always responsive when one has an inquiry, has attention to detail and is willing to help make your experience a highly successful one. You won’t go wrong if you hire David Pinkham. "

- Billie M Venice FL

" Lisa is irreplaceable. She is not only pleasant and professional, but will see to it that you, the customer, are completely satisfied. "

- Michele Botelho

" Carla was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire home sale process. Starting with the initial meeting, Carla took ownership of all the intricacies; from facilitating the professional photography, to constant updates on open house showings, to meeting service providers, to walking me through the logistics of the closing. All communications were virtually instantaneous and she made herself available whenever questions arose. It is rare to receive such dedication combined with such a high level of service this day in age. I highly recommend Carla with Gulf Shores Realty for anyone looking for a stress-free listing and feel that you would be hard pressed to find a more personable realtor anywhere on the Suncoast. "

- Clinton Venice FL

" Thank you so much for taking the extra effort to make my purchases successful. You were there guiding me through all the crucial and important steps! You really listened to what I wanted and found exactly what I was looking for! I bought 7 properties from Teresa. She is a pleasure to work with! "

- T Klein

" Michelle was a pleasure to work with. She is pleasant, upbeat, knowledgeable, and always on top of the details. We love our new home. Thanks, Michelle. "

- Jeff Venice FL

" Maryann helped my husband and I find our Dream Home in Venice!! We moved here from Boston and knew a little about Venice from searching the internet and riding around looking at what neighborhoods we found desirable. We then called Maryann Regal about a listing. She listened carefully to what our needs were regarding what size home, neighborhood and price range. Her knowledge of the area and her expertise in real estate is remarkable. We met with her the next day and after viewing some homes, we immediately fell in love with one that she thought we would love and she was right!! She did not waste our time taking us on showings that she knew would not interest us. Our offer was accepted and Maryann guided us through the entire process from beginning to end. She never once failed to answer our calls and guided us through what was a very important decision in our lives. I cannot stress enough how important it was to us that she was there for us every step of the way, from negotiating the price, to the inspection, to seeing to it that we did our part in the process to have all documents needed by us in on time for the closing. I was able to contact her anytime of day and she always answered my calls and emails promptly nearly every day until she came to the closing with us. I would highly recommend Maryann to anyone who is looking for an agent who really cares about her clients and is willing to go above and beyond to see to it that you are satisfied! "

- Janet and John Boston MA

" It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Daniel and Brian for my real estate needs. From start to finish, they are there every step of the way to ensure the process is seamless. The attention to detail, prompt communication to any and all questions, combined with their personable and positive demeanor has been simply amazing. Any stressors that may arise when buying or selling property are immediately put to rest as Daniel and Brian are always one step ahead of the process and fully in charge of the outcome. They are truly dedicated professionals and I highly recommend their services! "

- Kristin Lunte Anna Maria FL

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