Daniel always makes herself available. She is quick with responding and quick to find the right…read morerenter for us. The administrative staff is equally as helpful and friendly.

I am writing to share the exceptional service we received while working with Jean Stevenson on our…read morelatest real estate transaction. This sale was especially challenging since I was trying to coordinate this from out of state and was really looking for someone I could trust, From our initial conversation I knew Jean was the best agent to handle our needs. Jean was a great listener, yet asked all the right questions. She was kind yet assertive with potential buyers. She was highly knowledgeable about our local market.  Being that we were out of state, Jean went above and beyond to prepare the house for showing. We were under a tight time frame and she targeted her marketing strategy only to attract the most serious buyers. Jean was always  patient and responsive. All emails and phone calls were returned promptly.   Jean provided outstanding customer service!

Jean is a excellent choice for a Realtor in Venice Florida. She is dedicated to helping her clients…read moreto find the right home for them. Jean is knowledgeable in the Venice area and ensures that her out of town clients are well informed of pros and cons of specific locations. Her guidance and expertise were essential as we went through the home purchase process.

We found Melissa Kobielnik through SRQ Magazine's Top Realtors 2024, and from the very first…read moreconversation it was clear why her name was on that list. Melissa helped my family and me find and close on the condo of our dreams, and she made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the local market, honest in her guidance, and always quick to respond whenever we had questions or concerns. What really stood out was how much she cared about finding the right place for our family--not just making a sale. She listened to what mattered to us, advocated for us every step of the way, and handled every detail with professionalism and confidence. If you're buying or selling in Sarasota or the surrounding area, Melissa Kobielnik absolutely deserves her reputation as a top realtor. We couldn't be happier with our experience and would recommend her without hesitation.

Melissa worked tirelessly on finding us the perfect home; right size, location & price. Highly…read morerecommend.

Kellie Smitha is very helpful and we're very happy with the house we rented. We had a couple very…read moreminor maintenance issues but these were resolved quickly. Brian and Dusty are also very helpful. I highly recommend Horse and Chaise!

My partner and I rented a home in Venice, Fl. for the months of February and March, 2025…read more Unfortunately our experience was less than we expected as the home was not ready for occupancy when we arrived on Saturday, February 1st. Because it was a Saturday the office was closed and we had to obtain our entry packet through a lock box. Our first problem was trying to enter the front door with the code we were given. The code was incorrect and we spent quite awhile trying to make it work. A phone call to Horse & Chaise was answered by a recording. We went around to the side and were finally able the get in using the keys. but to our dismay the paving bricks all along the side of the house were loose. An orange construction cone was on top. The pavers along the pool underneath the cage were also loose. This was a problem as our 4 and 2 year old granddaughters were coming on the 3rd. We finally got ahold of someone at Horse & Chaise on Monday but although Brian came and took pictures, it was over a week until the pavers were repaired and as we feared our granddaughters tripped and fell. It was several days until the code was changed so we could access the home through the front door. There was a CharBroil gas grill out by the pool under the cage. It did not appear it had been used in some time. It was rusty and the warmest it got was 250 degrees. We used it once after scrubbing it with a brillo pad but our food had chunks of rust and metal on it. We went to Ace Hardware and bought a small grill. Also evident was the cockroach infestation. We killed several. Finally, the bench alongside the bistro table in the Florida room was missing a support rail and was wobbly. We approached Horse & Chaise regarding some compensation for our less than satisfactory experience. We were rebuffed. Think twice about renting through Horse & Chaise.

My husband and I had our home built in 2007 and we love our home, we do have a couple of tile…read morecracks and a crack in our ceiling due to settling but would go right back to them if we were to ever want to build again. I would highly recommend them.

I had a house built by Windemere Homes and at first my wife and I were excited. We thought we had…read morechosen a good builder but boy were we deceived. The staff was great however the subcontractors that they use have poor workmanship. It started with a tub that didn't drain due to the framing being done wrong. They had to come and tear tile and framing apart to redo it all while we had already moved in. Come to find out once the tub was taken out that there was no support for the jetted tub that is made out of fiberglass, it was sitting 2 inches above the floor imagine it filled with water and the weight of a person the tub would of cracked. While they were applying the texture on the walls they did not cover the AC vents and all that texture got into the AC system. The tile guy has come to my house over five times to fix the grout on the the tile that wasn't properly applied to no avail. I have had hinges fall off doors, toilet bowls not properly set smelling unbearable. I also had impact windows installed and all of the covers and slide stops were discarded and when questioned I'm being the look of the window was told that was the way it comes. Upon calling the window manufacture and having them come out to inspect the windows it was revealed the missing parts. I must state though Windemeres office staff is pretty good, however it doesn't make a difference how good your office staff is if the subcontractors are doing substandard work. We have been in our home for a little over 7 months and noticing that Windemere uses the cheapest fixtures which you wouldn't be able to tell by their model homes. I'm also having other problems that I won't get into at this time due to trying to have them corrected.

We rented a home from Maggie that was occupied the previous year by our friend. This was a very…read morenice home in a great location. When we arrived on our possession date, we were sent to an old fashioned house with a very small pool. The house had dirt stains on the doors, slip covers on the couch, and had a disgusting smell. We refused to stay in this house and when we tried to reason with her about this house, she flew into a rage and told us to get out. We were able to find a very nice home to stay in for three weeks, thankfully, but learned to not rent directly from this home owner. Do not trust this person, EVER!

We've been renting from Maggie for around seven years. Her homes are always meticulously taken care…read moreof. Anytime there is a question she is always prompt in responding. This last vacation was the best yet. The Rotonda community never lets you down with golf, close proximity to beaches, walking trails and good local seafood. Check out Twin Lobster for some of the freshest seafood in the area. Maggie's kitchens are always well equipped, making cooking a joy while staying at one of her properties. Always enjoy relaxing on the lanai and in the salt water pools. We will continue to return for years to come.

My house has been completed for about a year. This was not my first house I had built, so I thought…read moreI knew what to expect. I was wrong, problem after problem. The previous review from Jolanda J., reminds me of my experience. From issues on the roof to the pool. Dents and dings in everything, poor workmanship everywhere and everything in between. Right from the beginning working with Gary Trombley, the sales person. Gary made many promises and kept none. Gary single handed cost me at least $20k. Get everything in writing, do not trust. My roof was built not to code. They had to tear it off in sections and patch it back up. My roof is a big patch job, but Matt Trombley said is was ok, REALLY? They kept it secret and I just happen to discover the issue when I stopped by the house. The inspector said it was a patch job. Very disappointing. The pool, from Tropical Pools. The pool never worked from day 1. The circuit breakers tripped about 4 times a week. Tropical pools said i needed to replace the motor at my cost of $5k. I tried to get this fixed from DM Dean and tropical pools for the next year. Excuse after excuse, I finally call an electrician and he fixed it at my expense. Tropical pools also sent me multiple invoices that were not mine. When i asked for an explanation they said they were all mistakes. Also another mistake was the automation for the pool. Big issue here, first it was in the contract then it was not. Another mistake that cost me $5k. Terrible pool installation, would never recommend this company. The granite, from Stone Art Creations. Very poor job. Promised to give me the granite for standard price, then at closing he charged me $4k. The fact his granite is graded higher than the competition in the area means he is priced higher for the same granite, a double whammy. When i tried to discuss he wouldn't answer my phone calls or call me back. Also, interesting there were other complaints on the BBB site this company did this same thing to others. How about the water leak I pointed out at closing. Asked to have it fixed for months, i finally had to hire a plumber at my expense to get it fixed. Multiple calls did not move Matt to get it fixed, this was a common theme with Matt and DM Dean. The punch list at closing was about 20 item's. Took me over a year to get these fixed. I fixed half of them and paid for others after frustration. I learned the hard way, Do Not pay DMDean the balance until the entire job is done, they will never complete the job. How about the plumbing in the laundry was put on wrong the wall and the window was the wrong size, much smaller than plans. I pointed this out multiple times, nothing done. How about DMDean changed the back elevation on the house. I was not told and discovered this change was made without my approval. Other changes also done without my approval. They did what ever they wanted to. I could continue with the dents and dings in everything, the poor landscaping, etc. but i think most get the message. There a lot of builders in the area, my recommendation is to pick someone else. The quality was poor , the communication terrible, the support terrible, lots of other issues. I made a big mistake!

A great house? Sure--if you don't need a roof! When we…read morepurchased our brand-new home from DM Dean, we were promised a high-quality build with a roof that could withstand winds up to 135 mph. Yet, within just four months of moving in, an 80 mph windstorm tore off two-thirds of the shingles--proving their so-called "industry professional" roofing company, First-Rate Roofing, is anything but first-rate. DM Dean claims to be committed to "extraordinary quality," yet our home was delivered with missing paid upgrades, cracked shelves, damaged tiles, broken pavers, scratched windows, missing or cracked grout lines, missing light fixtures, and botched paint touch-ups--and that's just the beginning. As for the pool, Tropical Pool installed it backwards. When we brought this to the owner Ralph's attention, his response? "Sure, we can fix it, but who's going to pay for it?" After exhausting conversations, we reluctantly accepted their mistake in exchange for a "free" water heater and upgraded tiles--neither of which were properly delivered. We had to remind them to install the heater after moving in, and we are still waiting for the upgraded tiles that should have been placed on the steps. DM Dean is quick to take your deposit, but after that, you're on your own. Communication is non-existent, and getting updates is a constant struggle because no one takes ownership. Even in the final months, when we requested the total cost of the home, we received multiple conflicting answers. The entire process was filled with stress and frustration. The so-called home warranty team? They miss appointments without notice, and when we follow up, they seem clueless about any scheduled service. We've been in this house for eight months and have already had to replace the entire roof at a cost of over $40,000, in addition to fixing numerous warranty issues ourselves. We were misled by what was once a reputable builder, but as we've now learned from many homeowners, DM Dean's good reputation is long gone.

Very happy so far! My husband and I hired WR&R (Wetherington…read moreRestoration & Remodeling), and and all of our interactions with this company have restored our faith in the construction industry all together. Eric Wetherington, his office staff, and his on-site workers go above and beyond what is required. They communicate promptly and accurately in addition to showing up on time ready to accomplish the mission. They work diligently until each portion of the job is complete or until the end of the day, each time explaining exactly what has been done and what will be done next. They even tidy up before leaving the house. What took another restoration company one year to accomplish, WR&R has made happen in less than four weeks. Hire WR&R! *Keep in mind that when you get an estimate from a contractor, it is just that, an estimate. No one can tell what things may change during the course of work. Costs can suddenly increase, or problems can be encountered, which make the final bill more than the original estimate.*

Wetherington did a fantastic job on a complete rehab of a rental property that I own. My renters…read moreleft more than a disaster. Drywall removal and replacement including all new floors. The only thing I facilitated was the initial call. Their competent staff did great. Also the number yelp displays as their contact is their fax. This is the correct office line. 941-764-0822