Tom guided me through the sale of my townhouse and purchase of a single family home. He showed me many properties before I found the one that met my needs in a great location. I needed the proceeds from the sale to complete the purchase and he coordinated both closings on the same day which meant I didn't have to do any couch surfing or rent a storage unit for longer than a month. He skillfully managed every obstacle that came up.

Tom made the process very easy and simple. Awesome realtor!

Tom Yates is a very qualified, helpful and individual of great character. He sold my house in Green Cove Springs on the day of Open House! He also was there every step of the way to handle and advise me on the sale of my home and purchase of my new home. I highly recommend him for any real estate transaction you would ever consider! A great individual with a multitude of experience and also a great sense of humor which helps when needed! Just a wonderful human being!

Tom is the very best.

We cannot say enough about how wonderful our experience was with Tom. He was the epitome of professional, clearly an expert in the field, and genuinely one of the kindest and most generous people we've had the pleasure of working with. Without a doubt, we would recommend him to anyone in the market; and should we ever move again, we'll be using his services without question! Thank you so much for everything!

Our new home search took us to multiple different cities, where we changed our minds many times over an 8+ month period and Tom was still smiling and right there beside us every step of the way. When we finally found the right house, he arranged all the inspections needed and walked us through everything. We can’t say enough good things about Tom and his over-the-top customer service. If we ever go thru the buying/selling process again, there’s no one else we’d consider working with. Tom truly has the patience of a Saint, he’s the BEST!

Professional,friendly,helpful beyond what I would consider a realtor does, knows the market, the area, services in area. I would highly recommend him without reservation.

A good friend in Green Cove Springs recommended Tom when we were preparing to sell a home. He was extremely thorough, caring, respectful, and knowledgeable. He knew how to handle unexpected events, and that inspired even greater confidence.

We are not your average homebuyer, most homes did not work for our needs, but Tom was diligent in searching for us, even through our everchanging home needs. Quick to respond and get us in for showings. Always keeping an eye out for us with homes that might meet out wants & needs. Although I think we finally found a more permanent house, we would do business with Tom again in a heartbeat & recommend to anyone who wants individual attention. Oh - and the annual bundt cakes save you from making Thanksgiving dessert (win win!)

Tom was great in directing us through each step of our selling process. He was fully knowledgeable of the market, he was available anytime we had questions. Tom paid attention to the little details and explained each step of the process along the way. We were selling, moving out of state and buying and though our timeline was flexible we closed in a months time. We were shocked that he stopped taking offers at a day and 1/2 of being on the market but because of his professional marketing that was all it needed. There were multiple offers over our asking price. Mr. Yates is professional, experienced and went the extra mile. We could not of asked for a smoother experience. I highly recommend Caldwell Banker Vanguard Realty and Tom Yates if you ever need a realtor.

I have known Tom a long time. In fact, I was hesitant to use him for my home purchase because of our friendship. (Business with friends is usually a bad idea) In my case however I needed someone who would oversee not only the purchase but the construction of my home. In this role, Tom showed his professionalism and value added! Because my work did not allow me to make routine checks during construction, I relied on Tom to be my eyes and to be as picky as I was in observing the construction process. We worked together and were able to create a beautiful home perfectly suited for me. I could not have been more pleased with our work on this house. In spite of delays by the builder, Tom continued to remain focused on our project and ensured that all discrepancies would be addressed. Tom has my strongest support and recommendation to use him for your real estate transaction. Buying, selling or something in between Tom will be with you throughout the entire process. There are few agents I have worked with in the past the could even wish to measure up to his effort, attention to detail and commitment to your satisfaction!

Tom consistently has provided us with knowledge based on market trends and experience. The advice and guidance throughout our buying and selling journey on more than one occasion have given us confidence and satisfaction. We not only highly recommend him as a 5 star agent but he will quickly become a trusted friend. Thank-you Tom, I am proud to say we are life long friends.