Jo Rutstein is the consummate professional real estate agent that listens to your needs and wants then works tirelessly to find the perfect property and location. She points out the strengths and weaknesses of each property so you can make the best decision for you. Jo then walks you thru the purchase and finance process for a painless closing. Jo also listed a property for sale we owned. Jo made certain we understood the importance of having the property in a perfect salable condition. Jo developed an excellent marketing plan and sold our home in short order at a price higher then any other home in the development. Jo then assisted in facilitating the closing in a prompt and professional manner. Bottom line in every profession there are stand outs that simply know the how, what and when of their profession and simply get the job done to everyone's satisfaction. Jo Rutstein wrote the book on satisfying her clients using her talents and professionalism as no other. Whether selling or buying I highly and unreservedly recommend Jo Rutstein.

Jo Rutstein

star   5   (2 reviews)

Valerie helped me with everything. I was a first time buyer and knew nothing. She got me financing, helped with closing get work estimates for repairs that will need to be made and set up a home warranty. The next day after closing we could not get the air conditioner working, and on a Sunday no less, she called the home warranty company and waited in the hot house for them to come and adjust it. She was the BEST

Valerie Esposito

star   5   (2 reviews)

Christine was wonderful to work with. We couldn't have asked for a better real estate agent. Her knowledge of the real estate market and her genuine interest in our needs made selling our property a breeze. She was very easy to work with. She was patient, extremely attentive and very helpful throughout the entire selling prices. We highly recommended her.

Christine Elsasser

star   4.9   (11 reviews)

Christine is an amazing, caring person. She was so attentive and followed up with every listing I sent her. I move frequently and I've never met a realtor who put so much time and effort in helping their client. She's pro active and sets time aside for you, it's a trait that's difficult to find in many realtors. After I found my place, she guide me through the process until the end. Thank you Christine you are a great person and realtor.

Christine Elsasser

star   4.9   (11 reviews)

I've had friends be my real estate agent before, and worse, friends of friends, who were all very nice and personable but not that good at their job. So this time, I tried a different approach. It worked out so well! Nisey took the time to really understand what I wanted before flooding me with unsuitable listings and showings. Her insight and communication skills were superb. As we looked at homes, she would give an objective assessment of each property, its pros and cons, rather than trying to put each home into its best light so I would want to buy it. I really appreciated her openness and honesty and felt that she put my interests first. We looked at a number of nice alternatives, and found a beautiful place that was actually better than I had hoped for! It had many features I wouldn't have expected for the asking price. On top of that, Nisey negotiated a nice reduction in the sales price as well as more favorable terms so that I am very pleased with the deal. In the closing meeting, some problems came up which could have delayed me taking ownership for a day or more. I had already scheduled my movers for that afternoon, and could not reschedule them to another day on short notice. I also had to vacate my previous house. Luckily for me, Nisey's problem solving skills went to work, the people who could immediately resolve the issues were contacted during our meeting, and the closing was completed on time! This whole experience reinforced for me how important it is to get a really competent agent who will work tirelessly towards achieving my goals. I will definitely recommend Nisey to anyone who may be In the market for a home. She is a real pleasure to work with and I will call on her again.

Nisey Carbone

star   5   (6 reviews)

I've had friends be my real estate agent before, and worse, friends of friends, who were all very nice and personable but not that good at their job. So this time, I tried a different approach. It worked out so well! Nisey took the time to really understand what I wanted before flooding me with unsuitable listings and showings. Her insight and communication skills were superb. As we looked at homes, she would give an objective assessment of each property, its pros and cons, rather than trying to put each home into its best light so I would want to buy it. I really appreciated her openness and honesty and felt that she put my interests first. We looked at a number of nice alternatives, and found a beautiful place that was actually better than I had hoped for! It had many features I wouldn't have expected for the asking price. On top of that, Nisey negotiated a nice reduction in the sales price as well as more favorable terms so that I am very pleased with the deal. In the closing meeting, some problems came up which could have delayed me taking ownership for a day or more. I had already scheduled my movers for that afternoon, and could not reschedule them to another day on short notice. I also had to vacate my previous house. Luckily for me, Nisey's problem solving skills went to work, the people who could immediately resolve the issues were contacted during our meeting, and the closing was completed on time! This whole experience reinforced for me how important it is to get a really competent agent who will work tirelessly towards achieving my goals. I will definitely recommend Nisey to anyone who may be In the market for a home. She is a real pleasure to work with and I will call on her again.

Nisey Carbone

star   5   (6 reviews)

Mary Ann Hartman was a pleasure to work with and we have no hesitation in recommending her as a realtor. Mary Ann was always very pleasant and professional and responded immediately to our telephone calls and answered any questions or concerns we might have.

Mary Ann Hartmann

star   5   (2 reviews)

We recently made over a 1200 mile move to the Bradenton / Sarasota area leaving family and our home of 16 years. Not knowing who to work with we went with a referral from a colleague. Alfredda ”Fred” Smith-Odato hit the ground running! She was very knowledgeable about the area, the market, the regulations and restrictions in each neighborhood, local shopping, restaurants, sights to see and a must do list once we get settled! She was a wealth of information! We flew in on a weekend to do a marathon house hunt. Fred worked endlessly to develop a list of homes to see. Fred honored our limited time and helped us set up a meeting with a mortgage broker to obtain a pre-authorization letter to have on hand if the perfect home came into view. Fred continued to help us thru the many steps, making the offer, the bidding war, the inspections, setting up utilities till our closing day. Fred supported us every step of the way. Fred was always a phone call or an email away. She made our transition go effortlessly. I did not mention this was not our first move nor was it our fist long distant move. We have moved 7 times over the past 30 years. I must say I do not remember any our realtors going the extra mile to make sure we are adjusting to our new surroundings after the closing. Fred has stayed connected checking in from time to time with a friendly email or text to see how we are doing. She has even taken the time to invite us out to explore the areas dining that the locals keep secret. Fred is a hidden gem. She is more than a realtor she has become a friend who I would recommend to anyone looking for an honest, meticulous, thorough, compassionate realtor.

Alfredda Smith-Odato

star   5   (5 reviews)

Peggy helped us purchase a condo in Venice, FL. We had never purchased a condo, and this was a first purchase of real estate in Florida. Peggy helped us through the whole condo thing, and helped us through the local customs in a professional, yet personal style, that made the whole process go smoothly and kept us gently on task to get everything completed on time.

Peggy Olson

star   5   (19 reviews)

Valerie Esposito was the agent I used to purchase my home and was pleased with her patience. We looked at many homes and submitted several offers before she found the perfect home for me. She negotiated the terms and price I needed. Valerie helped and guided me with every step of the mortgage loan process. I was very pleased with the attention and detail Valerie gave to my home search.

Valerie Esposito

star   5   (2 reviews)

The Nordstroms are a great team. They were able to provide sound advice and realistic options for selling our condominium during a very difficult market period. I would definitely recommend them to anyone interested in finding an agent .

Helena Nordstrom, PA

star   5   (7 reviews)

We were very happy being represented by Per and Helena. They're knowledge of the Real Estate world in Sarasota was spot on and we believed that helped sell our home. We were particularly impressed with their work ethic. They are both very hard workers and we felt confident that their dedication would pay off, which it did. We highly recommend them. Jim and Mary Ann Schwarzbach

Helena Nordstrom, PA

star   5   (7 reviews)