Ellen Schwandt

If you’re dreaming of owning a place where flip-flops are standard attire and beach sunsets are your nightly entertainment, do yourself a favor and call Elle Schwandt. Elle was amazing in helping us find our seasonal getaway in the Shipwatch community near Indian Rocks Beach. As a longtime local and true beach expert, she knows the market and the area inside and out—which made all the difference in finding our perfect spot. Elle takes client satisfaction to the next level, and exceeded our expectations at every turn. She was impressively on top of every detail, coordinating seamlessly across multiple agencies and working her magic to keep everything on track without missing a beat. She kept us well informed on timelines and next steps (which was especially important since we were navigating most of the process from out of state) so we always felt confident and in the loop. Beyond her expertise, Elle was simply a joy to work with—friendly, professional, incredibly responsive and efficient, with an easy, relaxed vibe that made what can often be a stressful process feel more like a stroll on the beach than a business deal. What started as a search for a vacation home turned into gaining not just our go-to realtor at the beach, but also a neighbor—and a friend. Without hesitation, we HIGHLY recommend Elle Schwandt if you’re ready to turn your own piece of beach life into a reality.

New to St. Petersburg, I was very happy to have found Elle. In 7 years, she helped find a condo and 2 houses for us. Last house sold in 1 day! Why would you call anyone else?

Ellen is very responsive and helpful with me in searching for my new house. She is very patient and always open to help me. She is very knowledgeable in her field. I paid a little more than I was willing to spend but I got a very good house and I am happy with my purchase.

Elle is a savvy realtor who exhibits excellent negotiation skills, compassion where needed as real estate transactions can be stressful, and knows how to close a deal. She successfully facilitated a condo sale for me in a very challenging market. She offers sound advice, but lets the client own the ultimate decision about strategy. An excellent communicator, she keeps her client up to date throughout the process providing market updates and trends that are needed to make appropriate decisions in a changing environment. Elle goes above and beyond to ensure a satisfactory outcome. I have had no hesitation recommending her to prospective clients.

My experience working with Ellen was excellent. She was extremely knowledgeable and very attentive to all of our needs. She went above and beyond to accommodate us and always kept us in the loop with updates. She was a pleasure to work with and we would absolutely use her services again.

I've lived here in Florida for half the year for the past 25 years. Having already bought and sold several properties, I had a new experience with Elle. She is the most perfect agent I have ever met. She handled every detail of my apartment purchase. I can recommend Elle without hesitation.