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.

Selling a beach property is never easy, but doing so right after Hurricane Helene felt nearly impossible. We were suddenly in a heavy buyer’s market with a surge of distressed properties for sale, creating intense competition and uncertainty. Despite these hurdles, Elle was incredible. She didn’t just list my home; she navigated the complex realities of storm-damaged inventory, handled difficult disclosures with transparency, and ensured my property stood out to serious buyers. Her deep understanding of the shifting local market and expert negotiation skills were the only reasons we secured a successful sale while so many other listings stalled. If you need a realtor who remains calm, professional, and highly effective during a crisis, I cannot recommend Elle enough. She turned a stressful, situation into a win for me.

Ellen Schwandt recently sold our boat slip for us and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We’ve known Elle for years as our neighbor in the ShipWatch Community and we were certain of her expertise and professionalism before asking her to represent us. Selling our boat slip was unique in that any buyer had to be a condo owner within our association. This limited the market range, so it took a while to find a match. Elle was patient with our pricing criteria and ultimately she found a buyer. The paperwork for title transfer was complicated because of some historical errors, but Elle has a network of real estate professionals that took care of all the minutiae involved in completing this type of transaction in a timely and efficient manner. She kept us informed every step of the way and made sure the signing and funding schedules met both party’s availability. I can heartily recommend Ellen for any of your real estate needs. John Conner

I have sold several properties in the past decade and, I’ll be honest, was never “wowed” by any of my previous agents. When I listed my Florida property (which I briefly considered listing by owner), I was fortunate enough to have found Elle. OMG- she was everything you would want in an agent- knows the market, advocates for her clients, and tells you all the information that you need. For me, being several state away, Elle was a blessing- and she really went above and beyond- both in her advice and service. I am not sure if and when I will be back in the FL real estate market but the first contact that I make would be to Elle. You won’t be dissapointed.

I have worked with Elle for over 10 years and she always goes above and beyond to get a deal done. She takes on tasks not normally associated with realtor duties to ensure the listing is the best it can be. She is honest and does not over promise. She knows the beach market so well! Whether a $200,000 or $2,000,000 sale, she gives it 100% from listing to closing. Highly recommend her for sales or purchases.

I recently sold my property with the help of Elle Schwandt, and I couldn't be more pleased with the entire experience. From our first consultation to the final closing, she demonstrated professionalism, deep market knowledge, and a genuine commitment to getting the best outcome. Elle provided a clear and realistic pricing strategy, gave helpful suggestions for preparing the home for sale, and coordinated beautiful marketing materials that really made the listing stand out. Elle's communication was excellent, keeping me informed at every step. She handled negotiations with confidence and transparency, making the process feel seamless and stress-free. I highly recommend Elle Schwandt to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate. She made what can often be a stressful experience feel smooth and efficient. Thank you for an excellent result!

We have been working with Elle for a few years while we looked patient knew what we ultimately wanted once we finally found it the process went great she is fantastic