Mario was an absolutely relentless champion on taking care of all my real estate selling needs from day one out until closing... and then some with aftereffects and questions! I had never sold a house before and was initially beyond apprehensive and overwhelmed with how to go about listing, staging, and dealing with viewings. Mario went above and beyond to explain, with intricate detail, every aspect of the process and greatly eased my mind about how everything would flow. He quickly established trust and did a continuously great job of coordinating open house and single viewings with ample notification to help keep the stress of preparing and vacating the house to a minimum. When the unforeseen issue of having to replace the roof emerged after an inspection he went above and beyond to find a roofing company that would immediately schedule work and accept payment after closing was complete. To add on to the fun of that a water leakage and resulting mold damage was also discovered during a subsequent inspection. Mario once again rapidly ensured that a company was sourced and the process of remediation was taken care of from start to finish to complete all required work to seal the requirements for closing. In summary, Mario was relentlessly dedicated from inception to closing on making the sale process as smooth and stress free as possible.. even with many unforeseen and emergent circumstances! I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anybody who is either in the market to buy or sell a house! 10/10 customer service all around and definitely recommend him to anybody and everybody!

This is our second time working with Mario and we returned to him for a reason. He’s very professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. He’ll give you great guidance and advice but always prioritize your needs and requests first. We highly recommend him!

From start to finish Mario was a rockstar. He made my wife and I feel at ease throughout the entire process. He kept us up to date on everything that was happening which made us extremely comfortable during the stressful purchase and sale of our home. He took care of everything with ease which allowed us to prepare for our move. If you are looking for a realtor who will take care of you and your family Mario is the most friendly and motivated person you can find.

Mario was professional, courteous, and a real work horse. This was my first time selling a home and I was extremely nervous. But thanks to Mario's expertise my mind was put to ease. Thanks to his guidance i was able to sell my home very quickly. He communicated consistentl with me so I always knew what was going on throughout the entire process. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND to Mario to anyone moving to the Tampa area.

The relator that helped us buy and sell our first home in Tampa is Mario. This man helped us better understand and navigate the difficulties of being first time home buyers. The process of buying your first home can be so stressful and anxious however he was always one phone call away with the answers and solutions that we needed. He really understands the needs of his clients and the crazy market that Tampa has evolved into. We were even lucky enough to have him list our home for sale just two years later. I could not recommend a more qualified and caring individual to help guide you through this stressful process.

Mario is the only RE Agent I will use in Florida. His knowledge of the the local market and personal connections had me completely relaxed while buying properties in Tampa. All the transactions I had with Mario was while I was outside of the United States. It was through complete trust and confidence in him I bought the houses, because I never physically seen the properties. He is a man of his word and extremely punctual when executing deadlines. He has an exceptional eye for detail and has great recommendations for properties on trends in the local area. Mario knows the marketplace and all the players in it. I only want to work with him in the future and highly recommend him to anyone buying or selling in the state of Florida.

From day one, Mario kept in constant contact and updated us on the status of the market. The market analysis he performed was right on target and exactly what we ended up selling the house for. Additionally, the photographers and other support that he provided were top-notch. My wife and I still have the photographs to remember our beautiful house. I would never use another realtor to buy or sell a home. Highly recommended!

I bought my house using Mario and I sold the same house with Mario. Both aspects of the process was absolutely amazing! I cannot say enough great things about him and his processes. My house was on the market for less than 3 days before getting tens of thousands over asking! Me and my family couldn't be more more happy with him and we have recommended him to everyone in the greater Tampa area! Genuinely Thank you for everything Mario!

Eric kept pushing to get me a loan for a home. He listened to me and kept me informed -- even when the news was bad. In fact, he made it a point to deliver the bad news quickly, giving me a chance to adjust to necessary changes. He worked with my realtor to make sure the home I selected was one that a lender would consider for a reasonable loan, before I made an offer. This gave me the flexibility to not wait 30 days to find out I couldn't get a loan in that HOA, but to move on before I offered and find a home in a HOA on which lenders would carry mortgages. He stayed with me through the whole process. He didn't lie to me which a previous mortgage lender had done. That seems like a small basic thing, but it was such a relief.

This is the second transaction Mario has worked with me on, and just as last time the experience was streamlined and stress free. Mario reposed to any and all questions incredibly promptly and with all the details. It truest demonstrates his knowledge of his craft. This came in great use as a buyer moving from out of state, Mario was able to give my wife and I video walkthroughs, giving real feedback as if he were the one to purchase the home himself. I felt a great deal of comfort knowing Mario was on my team to get this transaction completed as we navigated several curve balls life threw, unquestionably with out Mario’s professionalism we would not have been able to close the deal on time let alone two weeks early. Every time I work with Mario it feels like I have a friend in my corner who has my best interest at hand. Any further real estate transactions I do, I can truthfully say Mario will be my first call!

Mario was an excellent agent to work with. From the very beginning he was engaging and interested in my goals, the vision, and outcome of the sale of my home. Mario stayed in contact with me and provided updates at every critical step of the process; even after I moved abroad. He was cognizant of the time difference and was patient with the timeliness of my responses. Whenever there was a challenge, Mario explained the challenge and offered some options for resolution. I was hesitant at first to stage the property during the listing. Mario explained that the staging would add value to the listing and separate my home from any other home because of the perspective that it offers potential buyers. I trusted his experience and agreed to the staging. During my open house, there were homes in the neighborhood that were also have an open house. Fortunately for me, the other other were not staged. Feedback from the potential buyers at my open house was that my home had a better layout than the homes that they had previously seen. I like to think that the staging provided the potential buyer with a better viewing experience than if I had not staged the home. My doubts about staging the home were now gone and I was glad that I invested in this approach! Above all my experience working with Mario was great . I am an honest person; if there was something less than stellar, I would have mentioned it already. Consider Mario Banales as your future realtor! You will be very happy with your experience. Thanks Mario!

Mario walked my husband and I through our first home buying experience. Mario not only provided top notch support from his earned career experience, but also was proactive in guiding us in a turbulent market for regional buyers. Mario kept us up to date on market rates, federal inflation and situational concerns to ensure we could hold our ground against major housing companies and lenders. I would definitely choose Mario for our agent for a 2nd go around, hands down! I would like to say thank you to Mario for always being available for the hordes of questions answered, long conversations and additional support that was always given, never feeling once like it was his job. Very excited to be in our new home and we owe a major thank you to Mario! God bless :)