We are a couple in our 60’s and 70’s. The winters in both places we were living became intolerable! Between Denver, London and Indiana we were done with snow and grey skies. We ventured to this area and were introduced to Niel Allen, who provided the most top notch service and communication. It took well over a year of hunting around the St Pete area until we found an absolute gem of a house. It will be our main residence and we had a lot of specifics/wishes for our dream home. Niel was available around the clock when we were living in London, sending viable listings and hopping on the phone to discuss options and help us become more familiar with the neighborhoods we were drawn to. We have started moving in and Niel is continuing to provide help with finding local service providers or any other questions we have. Between the two of us we’ve bought and sold over 10 homes collectively. Nothing came close to working with Niel!

Buying our second home in St. Petersburg was a much smoother, more positive experience thanks to Niel Allen. As a third-generation Bay Area Realtor with deep roots in the community, Niel brought unmatched local knowledge and personal dedication to our home search. He took the time to understand our growing family’s needs and made sure we ended up in a great school district and a neighborhood that fit our long-term goals — even taking weather patterns and flood zones into account. But where Niel really stood out was in the details that most agents would’ve overlooked. What was supposed to be a two-permit issue turned out to involve a third open permit from a prior home extension — something Niel discovered on his own and resolved before we even got to closing. He also made sure the new roof was completed on time, along with handling all the items required for the 4-point inspection so we could secure insurance without delays. There was even a situation with a tenant still living in the property, and Niel made sure that was handled well in advance — protecting our move-in timeline and avoiding any unnecessary complications. He truly went above and beyond, and I can confidently say this purchase would not have gone so smoothly without him. Compared to our first home-buying experience, this one was night and day. Niel is what you would call a true full-service Realtor — hands-on, detail-oriented, and fully invested in your success. His background in banking and finance also gave us confidence in his negotiating skills and market knowledge. We’re incredibly thankful to have had Niel on our side. If you’re looking to buy or sell in the St. Pete area, you won’t find a more capable, committed, or knowledgeable real estate professional. Jordan Y

Niel has helped us sell two houses in St. Pete, both under challenging circumstances. The first was my mom's house, after she passed away, and the most recent was my family's house in the Pink Streets. In both instances, the houses weren't occupied, so we relied heavily on Niel to ensure the properties looked their best for showings. He always showed up early to blow leaves off the driveways and pool decks, to turn on the water at the main, lights, etc. Niel also had to contend with a softening market after the two hurricanes of 2024. Through sheer persistence (he held open houses pretty much every weekend), Niel was able to find a wonderful family to enjoy our house we so loved. Niel is a St. Pete native with thorough knowledge about the city and its neighborhoods. He is highly professional, reliable and great at guiding you through negotiations, inspections, appraisals and all the other twists and turns that accompany selling a house.

Niel Allen is an honorable and professional agent that provided ongoing updated status on my listing. Niel was available to answer all questions and needs on a daily basis. It is a true honor to have Niel represent me in the sale of my home. Truly a blessing in my life.

Niel is always available to answer any questions and he is experienced and very knowledgeable.

Niel was very professional and knowledgeable. We had many questions as we were moving from out of state, and Niel always responded to calls and texts in a very timely manner. We will definitely use him in the future and recommend him to our friends

My husband and I were really blown away with Niel’s knowledge of the greater Tampa and St. Petersburg areas. Being from Southern California and no prior knowledge of the area and Florida in general, we felt very comfortable with him helping us find the best place to live. He was friendly, answered every question, and or found and answer for us if he didn’t have one right away, and he went above and beyond to help us find exactly what we were looking for. He wasn’t pushy, never tried to sell us on anything, and he was on top of every detail from start to finish, including all closing paperwork and communication. We couldn’t recommend Niel Allen more to potential home buyers. He was just wonderful in every way!