CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC

Meet the team

Get to know the 1753 agents at CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC.

Licensed Real Estate Agent / REALTOR®

About Susan

With over 12 years of real estate experience in the Tampa Bay area and a Connerton resident since 2012, Susan Najar is a trusted Realtor® known for her deep local knowledge, strong builder relationships, and client-focused service. She assists both buyers and sellers—specializing in existing homes and new construction—and thoughtfully guides each client through the process with care and professionalism. For Sellers: Susan works to help you achieve top dollar by making sure your home is show-ready. With a keen eye for design and an extensive network of trusted professionals, she provides hands-on support with staging, presentation, and home prep—ensuring your property stands out from the start. For Buyers: Susan is with you every step of the way. From navigating negotiations to coordinating inspections and following up on repair items, she ensures nothing is overlooked. Her commitment doesn’t stop at contract acceptance—she stays involved all the way to the closing table, advocating on your behalf and making sure the process is smooth, thorough, and stress-free. Susan’s passion for real estate is rooted in a genuine desire to build lasting relationships. She sees every transaction not just as a deal, but as an opportunity to support and empower her clients—earning their trust through transparency, advocacy, and unwavering dedication. Her clients often become friends, and her greatest reward is seeing them confidently take the next step in their lives. Awards & Recognition: 4× City Winner – Connerton (2022–2025) on RateMyAgent Top 5 Agent – Pasco County (2022 & 2024) Recipient of “Agent of the Year” and “Price Expert” awards Over $80M in lifetime sales and 170+ successful transactions Whether you're buying, selling, or relocating, Susan offers a calm, knowledgeable presence and a hands-on approach that delivers results—while making the experience as smooth and rewarding as possible.

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Joy L Frisch PA

Real Estate Agent / Team Leader

(73 reviews)

About Joy

I believe in educating myself so that I can be a MUCH BETTER Realtor and Real Estate Consultant for our clients, both Buyers, and Sellers. Therefore, aside from the very Personal Touch that my team and I use with all of our clients, I have taken the extra step to be certified as ABR- Accredited Buyers Representative; SRS- Seller Representative Specialist; SRES- Senior Real Estate Specialist; and a RENE- Master Certified Negotiation Expert. That, and 15 years of experience selling Real Estate and a good ear for listening has helped hundreds of our clients buy and sell hundreds of homes.

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Candra Granville Mack

Real Estate Agent

(67 reviews)

About Candra

Candra currently has 17 active property listings and 10 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Tetiana Gapych

REALTOR®

(50 reviews)

About Tetiana

Tetiana currently has 8 active property listings and 14 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Angie Clark

REALTOR®

(48 reviews)

About Angie

Angie Clark is a seasoned professional with over 20+ years of real estate experience. She is the team lead for The Clark Group within Charles Rutenberg Realty and is consistently in the Top 10% of Real Estate Agents nationwide. The Clark Group services Tampa Bay Area which includes Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough and Hernando Counties. She understands that buying and selling a home is one of the biggest decisions of your life and is committed to listening to your needs and using her negotiating skills to ensure a successful transaction. Angie's education is extension with designations such as: ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR, RENE and MRP.

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Debbie Schmidt

(48 reviews)

About Debbie

Meet Debbie Schmidt, a top-rated real estate expert in Clearwater and Largo, Florida, with an impressive 5-star rating from numerous satisfied clients. Debbie's stellar reputation is built on her exceptional customer service and extensive local market knowledge, reflecting in her 43 glowing reviews. Debbie has consistently delivered remarkable results, with properties averaging just four days on the market before being sold. This is a testament to her keen understanding of the market and her effective sales strategies. Debbie's proficiency in pricing strategies is evident, earning her recognition as a Price Expert. She continues to provide potential buyers and sellers with personalized, insightful advice to make informed decisions. Debbie Schmidt's dedication to her clients and her passion for real estate make her a trusted partner for anyone looking to buy or sell in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned property investor, Debbie is committed to guiding you through a seamless, successful real estate journey.

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about 4 hours ago

Susan Najar is an outstanding realtor and person.

There are not enough words to express our experience and gratitude in having Susan as our realtor. She is the most devoted, thoughtful, generous from the heart person you could possibly meet. With her combined knowledge of the market and her marketing skills you will be impressed. We are blessed to have her as our realtor. She works tirelessly to satisfy all parties, seller and buyers. Susan isn't happy until her clients are. Sincerely, Tim and Jeannette Haglund

Susan Najar

(125 reviews)

2 days ago

Great communication, very quick to answer questions

Her recommendations helped us to make decisions

Roxana Argueta

(4 reviews)

5 days ago

James Wheeler delivered above expectation on every point of our home buying process!

I highly recommend James Wheeler to anyone looking for a very knowledgeable and trustworthy real estate agent! He anticipated issues before they arose, offering options and solutions along the way. His dedication, communication and attention to detail was outstanding. We truly felt supported and cared about! Very thankful that we selected James to help us find and purchase our new home!

James Wheeler

(27 reviews)

7 days ago

Bonnie exceeded our expectations.

She is a Realtor who knows very well the market trends. A highly skill professional with an excellent communication and knowledge. . She was always available and willing to listen to us and help us resolved some issues. She really exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Bonnie for all your Real Estate needs. Thank you Bonnie!!

Bonnie Schultheis PA

(15 reviews)

15 days ago

Always helpful, attentive and professional.

Renny knew the area that we were looking for a home and always sent us listings as soon as they were available. We do not live in the area so when we were wanting to see multiple homes in any given day she would always be able to make time for us. She did help us obtain property which we are in the process of replacing the existing home with a new home. This is the third time Renny has been involved with in the sale of a home with us. Thank You Renny.

Renny Bryden

(9 reviews)

27 days ago

The absolute BEST and AMAZING realtor DIANA.

Diana is very serious about her job and takes it to heart. She communicates along the way with every step. Don't hesitate to call her with any questions or concerns because she is very willing to answer any issues you may have. Diana will keep you in the loop with text, email and phone calls. She is very personable. Diana has been a realtor for several years and takes her job very seriously. She aims to please each client. My situation was a little different in the fact that I live out of state. She went out of her way for me. Diana ended up representing me, the seller as well as the buyers. She kept the playing field fair and represented me well. Diana knew what my end was with the expenses and story and kept that in mind when negotiating my deal. She was and is very professional. I have never met Diana personally, but I can tell you that I feel like I have. Diana cares about her client, their feelings and wears her heart on her sleeve. If you are looking to sell or buy property DIANA is your lady. She WILL get the job done. There is no deal to BIG or to SMALL that she can't handle. Diana IS the BEST realtor!