Stephen Novak

I'm a first time home buyer, so I was naive going into this process. Stephen was recommended by a friend, and I'm certainly not disappointed. He walked me through the process and I at no point felt I wasn't supported. He selected various homes for me to view that we're all excellent. However, one stood out among the rest. There were extenuating circumstances that complicated the process. There were even times I was ready to give up on the house and try somewhere else. Stephen managed to help me work through the issues. He was also exceptional when it came to negotiating with the builders. I ultimately ended up buying the home I wanted under the best possible circumstances. I will be recommending Stephen to any friends and family, and will of course be working with him during future dealings.

Stephen was simply outstanding! As a homeowner in Florida, living in another state, I had concerns about selling our property because I was not sitting locally when we had to list it. Stephen took all of the doubts and concerns out of the equation for us. He was patient and answered every question quickly when we had them, helped to find local professionals to get items fixed, which were required for the inspection, and even pitched in his own time to help with a few things to get us across the finish line. I would highly recommend Stephen to anyone who is seeking a real estate agent in the Lakeland Florida area. He’s a local, cares a great deal about his job, and also his clients! Highly recommend!!!

Stephen was Magnificent...he walk us through our house buying process like the pro he is... Stephen was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had....Stephen helped us breezed through the Inspection, Appraisal, Paperwork, Closing we aren't very computer savvy....I've always told Stephen he ROCK!!! and believe me he is excellent in what he do...I would definitely recommend Stephen to all my family and friends who are looking to purchase a home.

I had the pleasure of working with Stephan for a little over two years during my search for a home, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. As a first time homebuyer, I had very little understanding of the process and honestly did not know what I was getting myself into. Stephan guided me through every step with clarity and practicality, making what could have been an overwhelming experience feel manageable and straightforward.We toured many homes together until we finally found the right one. Throughout the entire process, Stephan consistently asked the right questions, paid attention to details I would not have thought about, and made sure my interests were always protected. He truly advocates for his clients and is the kind of realtor who has your back from beginning to end.Stephan is extremely knowledgeable about the local market and was always available to answer questions whenever they came up. Working with him was genuinely a pleasure. When he showed us the home that ultimately became ours, my family and I immediately knew it was the right fit. I truly believe we would not have found it without his guidance.If you are looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, attentive, and committed to helping you find the right home, you can confidently choose Stephan.

Working with Stephen was truly an exceptional experience from start to finish. As out-of-state buyers living in Illinois and purchasing a home in Orlando, we knew the process could be complicated—but Stephen made everything seamless.We first discovered the property we loved back in September, but the seller was asking a significantly higher price than the property’s true value. Instead of rushing the process, Stephen patiently worked with us for nearly three months, negotiating strategically and advocating on our behalf until the seller finally agreed to a fair and reasonable price. His persistence, professionalism, and commitment to protecting our interests made all the difference.When we traveled from Chicago to view the property, Stephen went above and beyond by personally assisting us with transportation and ensuring we had everything we needed during the visit. He also connected us with an outstanding home inspector and guided us through every step of the evaluation process with transparency and expertise.What truly sets Stephen apart is that his support did not end at closing. Even after the transaction was completed, he continued helping us coordinate utilities, arrange home insurance, and navigate other important aspects of transitioning into our new property. His dedication to his clients goes far beyond what most real estate professionals offer.Stephen is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in ensuring his clients make the best possible decisions. As first-time out-of-state buyers in Florida, we could not have asked for a more reliable and trustworthy guide through the process.If anyone is looking for a real estate professional who is responsive, highly skilled in negotiation, and truly cares about his clients, Stephen is hands down the best choice. We are extremely grateful to have worked with him and would absolutely choose to work with him again in the future.

Hands down, Stephen has been the best realtor I’ve ever worked with. He helped me with a sale while I was outside the country and the responsiveness, professionalism and speed were incredible. Not to mention all the times he helped schedule repairs, visits and more. I cannot recommend him enough!Thank you Stephen.