My husband and I began our search for the perfect vacation home a few years ago. We were so lucky to have Karen guide us on that search in finding the perfect spot on Lido Key! We have purchased and sold several homes and always found that our real estate brokers were sub-par. Karen far exceeded our expectations! We live and work in Maine so trying to find a home from thousands of miles away was not an easy task. She always made time for us anytime we were in town to show us properties. Continued to be patient with two years of searching until we find "the one". That's when she really went to work for us! From being on top of the lender, inspectors, title company, etc. She kept everyone on task and communicated with us every step of the way to be sure we had a smooth closing. She was a true professional in addition to being a genuine, honest, kind person. Cannot say enough good things about Karen!

Karen Mac Kinnon

star   5   (7 reviews)

I'm from Canada, and this was my first U.S. purchase. Paul had a listing I was interested in, so I called him directly. After some pertinent questions, Paul was able to direct me to listings that suited my search criteria specifically. I looked for months before finding a list of properties to come down to Florida and view. I gave Paul my list and he put together a few more that I didn't know about to see in one jam packed day of touring. By the end of the day, I was so happy to have seen everything that suited my style, and was confident when I made the offer on the one I wanted. It was a great day spent in the car with Paul getting all the local knowledge he had to share about neighborhoods, people, landmarks, and much more. He picked me up at my hotel first thing in the morning, toured all day, had a meal, made a deal, and dropped me back off at the airport the same night! WOW! If you have any apprehension being so far away and not knowing a realtor; this is your guy for this area. In the later days, the deal closed and Paul took care of many of the things I just couldn't get to by distance, which were above and beyond what your regular guy would normally do. Honestly; I don't know what I would have done without Paul looking after my best interest while I was up here in Canada working while the deal went through. I can't tell you how much I appreciate Paul and all the work he put into this to make it happen. I feel like a already have a friend in Florida when I get there.

Paul Bethany

star   5   (3 reviews)

Highly Highly Recommended! If you want to talk about personal touch and care, Paul is the guy. He really does care you get the right match for your needs and goes well beyond the extra. He is a person you can call a friend from day one, sincere and honest and really knows his area and his business to get you the best deal. I will be using him again when I buy my next property in Florida, no matter what part of the state.

Paul Bethany

star   5   (3 reviews)

Paul was extremely helpful and professional and guided us through the buying process. He offered great advice and we enjoyed working with him, we knew he was looking out for us. We highly recommend Paul.

Paul Bethany

star   5   (3 reviews)

We were selling my mother's condo "remotely" from Ohio. We were hit with 3 unexpected surprises: 1) the condo association began re-roofing her building right after listing; 2) water leaked into her condo from the condo above hers causing damage; and 3) Hurricane Irma arrived throwing a big monkey wrench in the closing schedule. Could more weird things happen? Susan made over 30 trips to my mothers property to let in inspectors and repairmen, check on repair progress and of course show the property. Through it all, she kept us up to date with timely emails and calls. We couldn't have sold the condo without her "over and above" commitment. She is also very nice and caring, which goes a long way when the going gets sticky.

Susan Burmaster

star   4.9   (15 reviews)

Susan Burmaster has been both a listing and selling agent for me. In both cases she proved to be very competent in all aspects regarding real estate. During a purchase as questions arose she always kept digging until there was a staisfactory response. When selling property Susan kept close tabs on the property, making sure there were no problems with the property. This included after harsh storms when the property was vacant.

Susan Burmaster

star   4.9   (15 reviews)

We were waffling on whether to buy or not, and actually used Susan for FIVE years! She stuck with us, sent us homes to look at, and after viewing several condos in the Sarasota area with us, we ended up buying one site unseen. We trusted Susan enough to do a walk through, reviewing the entire condo for us when we were out of state! She knew the area and R.E. laws, and was invaluable to us. She has continued to keep us informed of the latest R.E. happenings in our area.

Susan Burmaster

star   4.9   (15 reviews)

I worked with Susan to sell my condo and find my next home. At the last minute the bank I was working with on my mortgage was not able to approve me (not due to anything I had done), I contacted Susan and within one hour she had another lender who could work with me, she sent all the paperwork she had to get me started. While I found the selling and buying a bit frustrating, Susan was not. She was helpful throughout the whole process. I appreciated her input to help sell my condo and her recommendations when I asked for vendors I had not worked with before. Susan was very knowledgeable of the area and I have been happy to stay in touch with her and recommend her to friends and co-workers.

Susan Burmaster

star   4.9   (15 reviews)

My husband and I were first time home buyers! Tim was very patient and kind! He took the time to explain the process and was always available to answer any questions along the way! Being a worrier by nature, Tim's professional knowledge put my mind at ease! He knew the area incredibly well and made excellent recommendations for other trustworthy and fairly priced service providers - so well in fact, even after shopping around, we went with his suggested loan officer, lawyer, inspectors (termite and general) and insurance agent (and now we're even getting a better price on our auto insurance!). After a remarkably low stress and surprise free experience, we are in a home that is more than dreamed of and couldn't be happier! We are very grateful for Tim's guidance and services!

Tim Yocum, Sr

star   5   (3 reviews)

Tim was very knowledgeable in the area we were looking. I liked that he never pressured us and always looked out for our best interest instead of trying to push something on us that we would probably outgrow soon. Very pleasant to deal with. Highly recommend working with Tim if you are considering the purchase of house, condo, etc...

Tim Yocum, Sr

star   5   (3 reviews)

Karen was extremely professional and friendly. She went above and beyond with advice, support and communication. She sold our home in just 3 days and I know her prep work before the listing made this possible . Also, she was very patient and helpful in finding our new home. I couldn't have asked for a better experience in this process. Thank you Karen.

Karen Mac Kinnon

star   5   (7 reviews)

Tim did not pressure us as he knew we were waiting to sell our house in md.before we purchased in fl. But he kept us up on what the market was doing. When we were ready to purchase he went and looked at properties for us while we were still in md. When he found the perfect one for use made sure that things moved along smoothly. Tim went out of his way and picked us up at our hotel and took us to closing and brought us back. He also went to the home inspection when we could not be there. He left us a thoughtful gift as well at our new home. He called after we were moved in to see how we were doing and to see if he could do anything for us. We consider Tim a friend as well as an agent. We would highly recommend Tim for to find you the best home out there.

Tim Yocum, Sr

star   5   (3 reviews)