
Joy Desmond
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Seller of 1921 Wind Meadows Drive, Bartow
It was quite by accident that I found/contacted Joy Desmond and it was the best thing that could have happened at the time/circumstances. Having recently lost my wife of 58 years, I needed to downsize from a 4 bedroom, 3 car garage house to a 2 bedroom apartment closer to my son. Joy listed my house on 27 October and we closed on 20 December. . It selling as quickly as it did, even with interest rates having jumped to over 7% is, in my opinion, a direct result of Joy having gotten my house listed nationally via the Caldwell System plus her aggressiveness. She kept me informed EVERY step of the way and made things happen when she said she would. Almost daily updates were especially noteworthy as was her and husband Gary treating me as a friend and not just a customer. And last but not least, I got a higher the price then I expected. I have no hesitancy giving this realty team the highest marks possible and urge any potential sellers/buyers out there to look them up!!! True professionals in every way....
Seller of 4116 Mather Road West, Kathleen
I had no idea what would be involved in selling my home of 38 years but had the best guidance through the process. Joy is indeed a "joy" to work with. The added advice from her husband Gary helped a lot. The experience was a true test of patience, understanding and knowledge and that is how the mission was accomplished. I was very fortunate to have two very professional but also very caring individuals as my agents.
Seller of 6490 English Creek Drive, Lakeland
Joy and her husband Gary are an extraordinary power couple and truly masters of their craft. They made the process of selling our home so seamless. From our initial meeting, it was evident that the necessary research was done and all our questions and projections were thoroughly tended to. Most importantly, there were no stressful last minute surprises as everything was outlined and communicated with ample time. Joy implemented top of the line tools and marketing resources in order to give our home the ultimate selling power. We are extremely grateful for the Desmond Group and their outstanding professionalism.


Julie McMillan
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Seller of 1857 Crossroads Boulevard, Winter Haven
Julie was our realtor and she was extremely helpful through the entire process of selling our home. She had our house under contract in 8 days with a cash offer! She guided us through to the closing table. I highly recommend her to any and everyone. Especially if you want to sell your house fast!


Carolyn Christian
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Buyer of 7/3936 Oak Loop, Fuller Heights
Carolyn is dedicated to finding the home of your dreams. She's knowledgeable in the fluctuations of the market, knows the value of each house, stays abreast of the trends & is a marketing genius. She's the one you want on your side, goes beyond what other realtors will do. Last minute requests, shown all times, works tirelessly reworking contracts when necessary Negotiating skills & experience show. Estimating, ideas, "well, if we do this...shows you possibilities you may not have thought of. Her polite manners, excellent communication skills & hard work are an extra advantage needed in the fast paced, ever changing real estate market. A list of 86 homes provides an insight to her patience & determination. For saavy, top notch services it's Carolyn.
Seller of 6610 Shepherd Oaks Street, Medulla
I had an excellent experience working with Carolyn Christian and Glenn Fogg to sell my investment property in Lakeland, Florida. They have deep knowledge of the local market and a strong understanding of how to position a home for a successful sale. Glenn was especially helpful in managing the repairs and updates needed to prepare the house. He handled everything efficiently and found reliable people to complete the work at very reasonable prices. Throughout the process, both he and Carolyn consistently followed up with every potential buyer and agent who viewed the property, gathering feedback and keeping me informed about what people liked and what concerns they had. In my case, they represented both the seller and the buyer. I always felt they were honest, fair, and genuinely committed to looking out for the interests of both sides. Their commission was only 2%, which made the experience even more positive. Carolyn is an experienced agent with strong knowledge and connections across many areas of real estate. She is also a very kind person who always goes out of her way to help her clients—whether or not the issue is directly related to the sale. Even with her busy schedule, she always made time to support me. For example, I consulted her about a property I owned in Texas that had been severely damaged by a tenant and had foundation issues. I asked whether I should do a full remodel before selling. She took the time to review the situation, look at the listing details, and explain how to evaluate different options and monitor the real estate market in my neighborhood. Her guidance was thoughtful, practical, and extremely helpful. I highly recommend Carolyn Christian and Glenn Fogg to anyone looking for knowledgeable, trustworthy, and dedicated real estate professionals.
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