Coming from another state the real estate laws are very different. Steve made the confusing differences very simple. Very honest and hard working. I'm sure he knows his "stuff" regarding any home selection but was particularly helpful in choosing a golf course community. He's a PGA pro.
Steve Abbe
Steve knows the area extremely well. He also has valuable insights into marketing a home. Having work as a head gold professional at 2 area Clubs, he is very familiar with all the amenities at The Oaks Club and Prestancia. He always makes himself available for showings and was helpful in assisting the completion of necessary repair projects to the property when we were out of town.
Steve Abbe
Eileen is a consummate professional alongside being extremely helpful personally. She is trusting honest and diplomatically presents all aspects of buying and selling a new home. Her countless and tireless help with us being out-of-town buyers was so appreciative and she does it with ease and joy! In addition her partner Brian provides extra extra help and you never go without someone available to help you with your transaction. Brian even did a Facetime walk-through video with us. We will only work with Eileen for future transactions in Florida. Thank you Eileen and Brian
Brian Gillen, Eileen Gillen & Debbie McHardy - The Gillen McHardy Group
Eileen Gillen recently sold my mother's condo on Longboat Key. Because my mother is elderly and lives out of the area I was the main contact person with Eileen throughout the process of signing the contract preparing the condo for sale and the marketing period. Although we clearly hired Eileen as an agent for business purposes she instantly became a sincere and trusted friend. No matter what complicated problem came up she was constantly there offering support and solving the problem. Sometimes I had to contact her by email or phone ten times a day and she always responded immediately. She voluntarily spent dozens of hours with me working on the clearing and clean out process. Really there was nothing that she wouldn't do to help me and my mother. She sold the condo in record time at a very fair price with conditions that were beneficial to my mother. We felt extremely lucky that we were able to find Eileen and that she was there to guide us so expertly through what might have been a very rough process. Eileen Thank you!
Brian Gillen, Eileen Gillen & Debbie McHardy - The Gillen McHardy Group
We made the absolute right choice in selecting Eileen GiIlen to sell our Longboat Key property! Her personal attention to detail, professionalism and communication were what we expected with a true Professional Realtor. My husband and I look forward to purchasing our next home with Eileen.
Brian Gillen, Eileen Gillen & Debbie McHardy - The Gillen McHardy Group
Throughout the process Roger and his team provided a professional service in every respect. The outcome brought satisfactory results for all parties involved.
Roger Pettingell
Eileen Gillen is an outstanding person and realtor. She was consistently and reliably available for guidance in the process of selling my condominium. There were complexities and glitches easily overcome with her help. Use her services you will NOT regret it!Jack Winberg MD
Brian Gillen, Eileen Gillen & Debbie McHardy - The Gillen McHardy Group
Steve Abbe is the very best. He works hard and is always available. He understands the market and I would use him again. Steve is also very patient. The time to downsize had arrived and while appropriate it was also emotional. We sold our home of 22 years in two days at the right price. We were expecting it to take at least six months. Steve also helped us find a beautiful condominium to move into. He was there for us all the way.
Steve Abbe
Eileen Gillen is a very hardworking individual and is knowledgeable of the Florida area real estate and law. She is personable and conscientious in her area of work. I would highly recommend her to my friends and neighbors.
Brian Gillen, Eileen Gillen & Debbie McHardy - The Gillen McHardy Group
We're not exaggerating one iota when we assess Steve as an across the board 5 star performer! Granted, every Real Estate Agent has their designated area of expertise, but we can state without equivocation, that if you're selling in the Oaks, Oaks Bayside or the Oaks Meridian, you should think no further than listing with Steve Abbe and his partner, Betty. Start by looking at look at the sales they've delivered in that market area - impressive - and the numbers don't lie! Once we listed our property - Steve took control of the process, and led the day to day, as we weren't even in our home at the time. That meant Steve also had to manage all the gory details once he quickly found us our buyer and we went into contract - right through the closing date. Seriously, he had a recommendation and a plan for every challenge we faced - and did his job both professionally and graciously - he's a consummate pro who isn't apt to 'roll his eyes'. Last - and not least - candidly, we expected a world class effort and outcome, after we sat with Steve and Betty. It's why we signed up. But honestly, Steve is also a perfect gentleman who we quickly learned to trust, as a more genuine human being than we're accustomed to dealing with. That was indeed a pleasant bonus. Nothing but the truth ...
Steve Abbe
Zillow endorsement for realtor Steve AbbeMoving across the country can be a very challenging experience even for people who have made mul?ple moves to mul?ple states. Our experience suggests a key to a smooth transi?on is selec?ng a realtor who takes the ?me to listen and understand the wants and needs of the individuals who are reloca?ng. We were fortunate to ?nd Steve Abbe prior to our planned reloca?on to the Sarasota/Osprey region of Florida. Prior to beginning our search for a new home Steve sent each of us a ques?onnaire to help him understand our preferences for the type of home, loca?on, and our lifestyle. While many realtors see the closing as the last step of the sales process Steve Abbe remained engaged to help us ?nd experienced contractors for pain?ng, renova?ons, and other changes to make our new purchase ‘our home.’ We highly recommend Steve Abbe if you are looking for a home in the Sarasota area. Greg and Connie Carlson
Steve Abbe
Thoroughly knowledgeable, extremely helpful realtor. A real pro! This was my 18th home purchase — and have sold 17 — so I know a really good one. Showed us a dozen other properties — all suitable. Provided excellent comps and guidance in successfully negotiating a deal which all felt was a good one. Later helped with a lot of items attendant to our move. A real delight to deal with Steve!
Steve Abbe
