Very patient! We had to see everything available, revisited the finalists, considered remodeling one, trying to find the best alternative. We made bids on several different properties before finally getting a contract. Steve was very dogged in helping us sort things out. Had a good grasp about what could be done to tailor things to our specs and a good handle on the costs for various projects and who to use to get the work done. He is a very hard worker, and is quick to respond to calls. He has a great staff that helps you make the most of your time and his.

Steve Abbe

star   5   (165 reviews)

Alison is everything you could want in a real estate agent and more. She is dedicated to doing whatever her clients need. When we visited Sarasota to search for a home, she spent an entire week with us looking at different types of homes in various locations in the area. And then after we left Sarasota, she continued to search for homes we might be interested in, even visiting several and giving us virtual tours by FaceTime. After we decided on a home, Alison’s guidance and continued assistance were invaluable in completing our purchase. Throughout the process, Alison was always energetic, cheerful, and responsive, and also on top of all the details. In short, Alison is a consummate professional as well as a delight to work and spend time with.

Alison Stottlemyer

star   5   (78 reviews)

Attentive to customer needs also no pressure and no false promises.Very prompt in all aspects,very knowledgeable and Professional of the whole process.Our closing was very smooth no surprises all paperwork was complete and in order.

Brian Gillen, Eileen Gillen & Debbie McHardy - The Gillen McHardy Group

star   5   (111 reviews)

I had a perfect experience with Roger Pettingell selling my mom's house on Longboat Key. Roger knew how to help me appraise it, clean it out, sell the possessions, and finally he got me a better price than I expected. Every part of what Roger and his team did for my mom's estate was flawless, kind, excellent and beyond my expectations. I don't have a lot of experience buying or selling. I'm a pediatrician in Wyoming, but I would absolutely recommend Roger to anyone in the Longboat Key area who wants the best in a realtor.

Roger Pettingell

star   5   (127 reviews)

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Eileen and Brian for a recent condo purchase in Bradenton. Eileen was recommended to me as "an extremely hard working real estate agent", by a friend who had previously worked with her. These words clearly speak the absolute truth! In addition to being friendly, perceptive and hard working, Eileen and Brian really go the extra mile to answer all questions. They are very well versed in all facets of real estate, lending, local tax codes and HOA guidelines. At no time were our questions left unanswered. The Gillen team is professional, knowledgeable and diligent. They are highly recommended!! Thank you Eileen and Brian!

Brian Gillen, Eileen Gillen & Debbie McHardy - The Gillen McHardy Group

star   5   (111 reviews)

Steve is the consummate professional...he is prompt, curious, knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond for his clients...I have been confined to my home due to a serious injury, and Steve came to the house regularly in order to handle transactions, including bringing a notary with him for execution of documents...I would highly recommend his services and will personally use him for all of my real estate needs... I only question his choice of UGA for his under grad work...Roll Tide! Steve & Beverly Johnson

Steve Abbe

star   5   (165 reviews)

In this highly internet centric age, it is of the utmost importance to select a realtor who has a deep understanding of how to use a variety of media to make potential buyers aware of your property. Roger has assembled a superb, technically savvy team to assure your property is seen in the best possible light. The video he produced to showcase our house made is wonder why we were selling.

Roger Pettingell

star   5   (127 reviews)

Roger and his team were extremely professional and we did not have to worry about one thing in the process! They took care of everything and sold our condo in 12 days!

Roger Pettingell

star   5   (127 reviews)

Very knowledgeable about the area, buyers and how a house ought to be presented. Pleasant, easy to deal with, and listens to his client's concerns. Roger gave excellent advice to me and I had absolute confidence in him and his ability to sell my house in a comfortable amount of time.

Roger Pettingell

star   5   (127 reviews)

We were so fortunate to have found Norma Mladineo when we wanted to buy a retirement home in Longboat Key. As our Realtor, she was ultra-responsive in being the first agent to find a home that was not listed yet, but was coming up for sale. As a result, we were the first people to see the house and to make an offer. The house had to be the right house for our needs in the right neighborhood, a certain distance from the bay, on a canal and in the right price range. She was extremely patient as we traveled from CT several times during the process. Working with Norma was a wonderful experience overall. Throughout the process she was there every step of the way. She always answered our calls/emails promptly. She was on our side working to make our house purchase as simple and successful as possible. No pressures. The best part about working with Norma was that she was always more focused on answering our questions, giving us good advice, than she was on closing a deal. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable about the area, honest and responsive. She recommended great attorneys and mortgage lenders. After the sale, since we were out-of-state her service continued beyond! We bought the house with all the contents. She video-taped the entire house and contents to help us decide what could be sold and what would stay. She recommended contractors for the items that needed to be fixed, and she let them in and out so they could submit estimates to us. We would recommend Norma Mladineo to anyone who needs a realtor that conducts herself with service and professionalism overall. Someone with a strong work ethic. We now consider Norma a friend and would highly recommend her to anyone that is searching for a new home or listing there home.

Norma Mladineo

star   5   (39 reviews)

Norma is very personable and knowledgeable. Any questions or concerns I had were addressed and assured. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for their dream home!

Norma Mladineo

star   5   (39 reviews)

My experience with Roger and his staff was impressive. The listing and very quick sale of my condo was beyond my expectations. Every detail was handled very professionally. I especially appreciated the fact that all was taken care of without my having to be on site to take care of any repairs that were needed to facilitate the sale. I would highly recommend Roger Pettingell and staff.

Roger Pettingell

star   5   (127 reviews)