Nora was awesome and always did her best to meet us when we were available to see listings. Always gave quick responses and was very patient with us during the whole process. Down to earth, honest and professional.
Nora Arenivas, LLC
Tara was wonderful to work with! She made the entire process smooth, stress-free and enjoyable. Her professionalism, responsiveness and genuine care for our needs stood out every step of the way. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great experience.
Tara Ross
This was our second transaction with James, this time with him as our seller’s agent—and once again, he exceeded our expectations. James is truly the ideal real estate professional: meticulous, prompt, and exceptionally organized. From the outset, his pre-listing guidance was measured and strategic. He advised us on key improvements to make—such as power washing, minor repairs, and touch-ups—while, just as importantly, steering us away from unnecessary expenditures. He recommended a well-reasoned listing price that was actually higher than we anticipated, and backed it up with a comprehensive and thoughtful marketing plan. Once the property was listed, James kept us informed with consistent updates and buyer feedback. We received an exceptional offer that included favorable terms like an early closing and post-possession occupancy, which significantly eased our long-distance move. Even when an unexpected water pipe leak occurred just days before closing, James remained calm, level-headed, and solution-focused. His steady presence helped keep the transaction on track, and everything proceeded smoothly. If we could give him six stars, we would—he’s truly earned it. In fact, several of our neighbors have asked for his contact information after hearing about our experience. Having been through six or seven real estate transactions, we can confidently say that James is the best agent we’ve ever worked with. Hire him—you won’t regret it.
James Tassell, PLLC
James was recommended to us when we decided to purchase a home in Florida, and he did an outstanding job at finding the perfect spot for us. He helped us navigate through a competitive bidding process, and in the end, we were successful in getting the home. We are grateful to James for his drive, knowledge of the area, attention to detail and communication throughout the process!
James Tassell, PLLC
Nora was an incredible asset while we worked to relocate our family to our dream home. She was kind and professional. She always provided enough information, but she never overwhelmed us with information. And she answered every question we had. I would recommend Nora to anyone looking for a top-notch realtor.
Nora Arenivas, LLC
James did an outstanding job helping us sell my mother’s home in Bradenton. The house was already empty and my brother and I are based out of state. He went above and beyond to support us with quickly conducting repairs and getting necessary documents from the HoA Board to ensure we had everything we needed for a smooth selling process. He was responsive each step of the way. He also did a fantastic job communicating with the buyer who no doubt completed the purchase in large part due to James’ efforts. Ultimately we were able to get the price we wanted in a very short time despite a difficult market. We are so grateful to have had James as our realtor. We’d recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Florida!
James Tassell, PLLC
James was great to work with from start to finish. On our initial phone call he provided a lot of insight for the path forward. He was flexible with days/times to see property and was key to getting our chosen property under contract. Once under contract he was there for us every step of the way. James lives up to his tagline professional, responsive, and knowledgeable.
James Tassell, PLLC
James was instrumental in assisting me in a timely manner with my property search, viewings, and getting a condo under contract at the right price. He is extremely detailed orientated and made me aware of things I didn’t think to consider. He was always just a call or text away when I had questions or needed assistance, which was invaluable. All round very professional and good guy. Will certainly refer friends and family to him.
James Tassell, PLLC
Working with Nora was a pleasure. Particularly impressive is her knowledge of the process and her responsiveness. As well, Nora is patient and friendly - together. That was much appreciated by someone who hadn't purchased property in quite some time and required lots of guidance to catch up on the process, and who was out of the country during much of the process. I recommend Nora to other home buyers with no hesitation.
Nora Arenivas, LLC
James has been an absolute blessing to my family, helping my parents and aunt all find their perfect homes. When it came time for me to find mine, he was incredibly patient, guiding me through every step as a first-time homebuyer. The process took some time, but he never rushed me and made sure I felt confident in my decision. If you’re in the Sarasota area and looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated, and supportive realtor, James is the one to call! I’ll be recommending him to all my friends and family in the future. Forever grateful for all his help!
James Tassell, PLLC
Tara was pro active in her search for a new home for us and really listened to the details that were important in a home to us. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional and completely had our back throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend her to family & friends in the future and will personally use her again if the need arises. She was wonderful to work with!!😁
Tara Ross
Working with Tara was a wonderful experience. She was on top of everything from beginning til end. I called her many times with questions and concerns and she always came to my aid and put my mind at ease. Just that made buying my new home so much easier on me. Buying a new home was somewhat of a scary deal for me, but Tara put my mind at ease. I'll recommend Tara to anyone I know that's in the market looking for a new home. Tara has my nod for employee of the month!
Tara Ross
