Blown away!!! Eileen and Brian have been incredible. Unrelenting effort on my behalf to sell my property during a challenging time in real estate . They were sensitive, caring, patient and achieved my goal of selling my home in the time frame required . I will be back! Thank you 🙏

I can’t thank Brian and Eileen enough for the incredible job they did selling my home. It wasn’t an easy property to sell—it had some unique challenges—but The Gillen Group never gave up and brought a level of expertise, creativity, and persistence that truly made all the difference. From the start, they developed a smart marketing strategy, brought in the right buyers, and gave honest advice that helped position the property effectively. Even when the process got tough, they stayed proactive, communicative, and optimistic. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, my home finally sold—and at a price I’m very happy with. If you’re looking for someone who goes the extra mile, especially when the odds aren’t easy, Brian and Eileen are the ones you want on your side.

Selling a home can be stressful, but working with the Eileen and Brian made the entire process smooth and straightforward. From the initial consultation to closing day, they were professional, communicative, and always had my best interests at heart. Eileen and Brian provided expert advice on pricing and marketing, which helped my home sell quickly and at a great price. They were always available to answer questions and kept me informed every step of the way. I truly appreciated their attention to detail, negotiation skills, and dedication. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Gillen Group to anyone looking to sell (or buy) a home. Thank you for everything!

Interviewed over 10 agents. All were professional and were knowledgeable about the marketplace. Some communicated better than others. Some suggested that we invest more money before listing. Some listened better than others. Some took the time to truly understand our priorities and how we preferred the process to unfold, while others didn't. Some were flexible and others were somewhat rigid. (I.E. "I'm successful & know what works.") Most worked as a single agent with assurances to involve others as required. Only a few were a team or co-agents. Some kept their egos in check, while others couldn't. Some were comfortable when challenged, while others felt slightly offended. Some were unafraid to challenge me in a respectful way, while others avoided potential conflict. Most did their homework and research on the local market conditions and comparable listings. Most had a game plan going forward. Knowing that the process would be challenging at times for all parties, it was important to know/believe that the agent(s) could deal with a somewhat demanding client. In doing so, it would not detract from their commitment to their client or create distractions, resulting in spending more time with other listings. My priority was a difficult one. Sell the house as a complete turnkey, fully furnished residence. BOTTOM LINE. We felt comfortable with a team of co-agents. They balanced each other out as most husband & wife teams generally do. We maintained a candid, honest & productive relationship throughout the process, right up to the closing. Eileen & Brian helped us achieve our primary objective while most were skeptical. Sure, we may have gotten lucky, but Eileen & Brian never lost sight of what was really important to us. They zeroed in accordingly. Selling a house is not fun. It can be frustrating, discouraging & time consuming. Finding the right agent(s) that can share that challenging journey with you is critical. Eileen & Brian were the perfect fit and match for us.

My experience with Brian and Eileen Gillen was more than I could of expected with the sale of my father's house. Their evaluation and market analysis was very helpful in putting a sell value on the house. Eileen helped with all the issues that came with selling the house which included working with the Executor of the Family Trust. Eileen kept me up to date on the communications, and paperwork either from the buyer or the Executor of the Family Trust. I valued their objective and skilled advice on any issues that presented themselves. Brain and Eileen went above and beyond my expectations and would highly recommend them!!

Helpful, always available know thier business like no one else!

Initial meeting with a well organized couple with a solid plan started the selling process. We had more activity in an off-season, June thru August, than we expected. Brian and Eileen gave us a terrific plan, laid out the strategy , lived up to the promises and created offers that led to the sale. Can't say enough about them. We highly recommend

We were recommended Eileen and Brian by a friend and at the first meeting it felt very good and they could show a fantastic record. With our sales, we ended up in a slow market but did not hesitate to extend the agreement after the agreed time. Eileen and Brian have a great commitment and have been well-read and continuously reported on how surrounding sales have gone. They have had an ongoing information and recommendation about all open houses and other viewings. We have only positive experiences of our collaboration and highly recommend Eileen and Brian.

Brian and Eileen Gillen are great! As a matter of fact, they were the seller's agent when we first purchased this property and we were so impressed that when the time came four years later to sell, they were the first and only agents that we entertained to help us sell in this volatile market. Between high interest rates, a softened market, and some other headwinds that made it difficult for buyers to get traditional funding, Brian and Eileen has some challenges to overcome. They were great in explaining the market and guiding decisions and changes in strategy along the way. When it was all said and done, we received a very reasonable offer and we are extremely happy with the outcome. I would personally use and highly recommend Brian and Eileen of The Gillen Group. Thanks to you both!

Brian and Eileen are both very kind authentic people. They have a great deal of experience in the Longboat Key FL real estate market and it shows.

Although I am very familiar with real estate transactions, Eileen and Brian were amazing throughout the process. They are thorough and excellent communicators. They do not rest until all details are complete. Their knowledge of the market is extensive, up to date and of great benefit in facilitating a real estate listing, negotiation, document gathering and final closing process. Peace of mind that my listing/sales process was in good hands made the entire experience non-stressful and successful which not only matched my expectations, but exceeded them!

Eileen has excellent local market knowledge, was responsive and helpful. She guided us through the purchase of our dream villa. After the transaction we feel like we have a friend in Longboat.