I was moving from South Florida to Gainesville as a first-time homebuyer and didn't have any local…read morereferrals, so I spent a lot of time researching realtors before finding Lisa Baltozer. From our first phone call, Lisa was kind, professional, and very knowledgeable. She spent about an hour getting to know us, explaining the process, and answering all of our questions, and this was before we had even signed an agreement with her. She also took the time to explain the agreement itself so we understood what we were signing. Buying from out of town definitely had its challenges, but Lisa was very flexible with us. On our first trip to Gainesville, she packed our schedule with showings so we could see as many homes as possible and get a better idea of what we liked. We ended up finding the home we bought very quickly, and this was during one of the busiest times of year for Gainesville real estate. Something I really appreciated was Lisa's attention to detail when we toured homes. There were several times she noticed issues or pointed things out that weren't mentioned in the listing. Her experience was very obvious, and as first-time buyers, that was extremely helpful. She also walked us through the inspection and the rest of the buying process and was always quick to answer our questions. Even now, months after closing, we've reached out to her with questions about the house and she has still been willing to help. Since we were moving to an area where we didn't really know anyone, having someone we could trust throughout the process meant a lot to us. We're very grateful we found Lisa and would absolutely recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home in the Gainesville area.

It has been great working with Lisa! Her depth of knowledge of the market and her ability to find…read moreus the exact property for our goals was well beyond our expectations. Definitely recommend working with her!

Do not rent from her, working with her was an absolute nightmare. We "left" our lease half way…read morethrough because she sold the house while we were still in it amongst other issues we had with her. Tried to get us to sign away our rights to ever pursue legal action for any reason if necessary during our lease. This should've been the red flag that we had walked away from at the time, I completely regret not doing that. Rent from literally anybody else.

My wife and I were looking to buy a home for the first time and we had NO IDEA where to begin…read more Michelle is the most knowledgeable and highly regarded agent in our area (Downtown Gainesville; Duckpond and B&B districts). She patiently coached us through every aspect of the home-buying process, giving us the confidence we needed to navigate the market and find our home. When it came time to negotiate and buy, Michelle supported and defended us at every step. Afterword, she even followed through by helping us decide repairs/reno's and interact with contractors. She's a delight to work with, and we're hugely grateful for all the time she gave us!

I was moving and needed a company to find a tenant and manage my condo. Called around town and…read moreactually had a good first impression. The owner was pleasant enough and professional. When she handed me over to the actual person who would be managing the property, things started to fall apart beginning with a tremendous amount of pushback on absolutely everything. And they were not prompt in responding and lacked follow through. It was an incredibly stressful time. Eventually, once the funds were received for placement, tenant and myself were unceremoniously dropped from their "firm". I thought it was just me, but it appears that this is a pattern of bad behavior that still remains unchecked to this day.

By far the most unprofessional company I have ever used! If you are the owner they do not…read morecommunicate with you about your tenants issues and allow your property to deteriorate. If you happen to be the renter ENSURE YOU GET EVERYTHING IN WRITING because they will not make any changes UNLESS IT IS IN WRITING! I know this sounds like a no brainer, but when they sell you on a property they are extremely polite and will always communicate with you. Once you sign that least, you are on your own and cannot even have open communication with the actual property owner. If you have a problem with the staff, the owner of the company (who it is named after) will not discuss any of your concerns and will relay you back to the staff members. I have made it clear to my Soldier's that they are not to use this company and am getting the company "blacklisted" (cannot use) for service members.

We've used Freddy on multiple transactions and he has always been honest, professional and…read moreresponsive. He has helped us buy and sell, and we wouldn't use anyone else to help us through the difficult process of buying/selling real estate.

From the owner: Freddy is born and raised in Gainesville and knows North Central Florida very well from coast to…read morecoast. With over 100 Million in career sales, his dedication to service before, during and after the sale is second to none. Raising his family here has been a tremendous joy to watch his kids enjoy the same things he did growing up here. From Gator Athletics where Freddy spent 14 years in the ticket office to fishing most lakes and rivers in the area along with playing golf around Florida. He has loved the outdoors this part of Florida offers. Taking a service first approach with his customers, you will understand the process every step of the way. Call Freddy for Knowledge You Can Trust!

We are first time home buyers and Lindsey was absolutely amazing! My husband and I met her at an…read moreopen house and after meeting her, we knew she was the Realtor we wanted to work with moving forward. Lindsey was so responsive and went above and beyond during the whole process. Complete dedication to her clients got us our dream home in a market where houses were under contract within hours of listing. She was an absolute joy to work with and helped make sense of the home buying process for each and every step. While we wont be moving again for many years, when we do, we wouldn't think of calling anyone else! We can't recommend her enough!

I can't say enough good things about Lindsey, which is hard because I'm a writer by trade…read more My wife and I chose Lindsey as our buyer's agent because of an Instagram video (how modern, right?), but she delivered as advertised. From executing multiple great offer strategies in a tough real estate market to recommending multiple excellent contractors post sale, Lindsey does it all for her buyers. A month after we closed, she is still asking if we need anything. I highly suggest buyers and sellers contact her!

We purchased a house in high Springs that this real estate had listed and they did not disclose the…read morecorrect property acreage. We were told about a week before the closing or so that we needed to have a survey done which cost quite a bit of money as it was last minute and we needed it done right away. After the survey was done we found out the property, instead of being 3 1/2 acres, was only 2.7 acres and we only had as I stated three days before the closing so we had no other recourse but to go ahead with the deal because we had no place to go we were pretty much forced into buying this house because otherwise we would not have had any place to live. They advertised it as 3 1/2 acres and they were incorrect. we were offered the property for 10,000 less but that in no way was enough considering it was almost an acre less than they advertised. I feel this real estate is responsible for all the stress and loss we suffered! Would never recommend. They did NOT do their job in listing the correct information!

If you are looking for a realtor in Gainesville who will fight by your side the whole way, look no…read morefurther than Andrew Poe at the Pro Team Real Estate Agents. His professionalism, patience, and thoughtfulness are of the highest standard. His knowledge of the industry and the local market allowed him to find us exactly what we were looking for.

Jason Biles is the unicorn of realtors!! He's attentive without being pushy, and just makes you…read morefeel at ease. He was always super responsive and readily available via text, day or night. You definitely don't have to worry about being ghosted by Jason! I don't think our offer would have been chosen if Jason hadn't suggested writing a last minute note to the seller explaining why we wanted to purchase their house. The seller had another offer that would have allowed them to close sooner, but he knew a personal touch would get their attention. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell. :)

Thu Hillier with Rabell Realty Group did a fantastic job selling our home!!! We are first-time home…read moresellers and had several realtors to pick from - we chose Thu because of her high energy and consistent communication with us before we even signed with her. She provided excellent advice, which we followed, and we are so happy with the results! Thu answered all our questions with patience, kindness, and humor and efficiently guided us through what could have been a very stressful time. She did an amazing job during negotiations, procuring multiple offers over our asking price, and even obtaining a backup offer so that we felt reassured and secure throughout the entire sales process. Thank you Thu and Rabell Realty Group!

I contacted Meg at Rabell Realty Group by email and said that I was looking for a buyer's agent to…read morehelp me find a rural property in the Gainesville area. She was initially very responsive and replied both by email and phone (left a message while I was on the road), expressing a willingness to work with me and asking if I had found any properties in the area that I was interested in seeing. I replied by email that I had found a few that I wanted to see, said I was sorry I had missed her call, and asked when would be a good time to call back. And then... nothing. I never heard from her again. I called her back the next day, and left a message, but received no further replies by phone or email. The unprofessionalism was striking. I would actually have preferred no response at all to my initial email. As it was, I thought that I had found a realtor, and essentially wasted a day waiting for a call back that never came, time that I could have used to find another realtor. Why Meg could not have simply sent an email saying, "sorry, but I'm not accepting new clients at this time" is hard to understand.

Kristen was so spectacular in so many ways. Amazingly knowledgeable about neighborhoods,…read moreconstruction, styles, negotiating on my behalf, comps, etc. Kristen is pleasant and easy to get along with, as are almost all real estate agents, but she is also frank about pointing out defects in homes you are viewing (if you want that). Buyers differ in how they prefer to interact with a showing agent - some prefer to be allowed to take in a home without any distractions, and Kristen is happy to operate in that mode if that is what you prefer. On the other hand, I like for the agent to be with me while touring a home to answer questions and point out defects and advantages as we go along. Kristen was so very excellent in that mode. When it comes time to make an offer on a house (or decide on a listing price), a market analysis from an agent is crucial. I found Kristen's market analysis well done and her negotiation skills superb in representing my interests. The home inspection uncovered an issue that became a sticking point because ultimately it proved not feasible to remedy and I didn't want to accept it. After many hours of research and fact finding by Kristen, eventually I realized it was not the big deal I had thought. Kristen never rushed me to this conclusion, to her immense credit. This was the seventh home purchase for me and by far the most expert and helpful agent I have worked with. Highly, highly recommended.

From the owner: Kristen Thompson is the team leader for the Thompson Home Team of Better Homes & Garden Real…read moreEstate. Kristen has been a Realtor® since 2012, quickly becoming one of the highest performing Realtor® in the Alachua County area. Kristen loves being a Realtor® and helping customers accomplish their goals while making one of the largest financial decisions of their life. Kristen prides herself on being a lifelong learner and earning an MBA. The skills acquired through her MBA program allow her to stay ahead of the market by analyzing market data leading to fact-based research that will help her customers make educated and informed financial decisions. Kristen is also a graduate of the region's premier leadership development program for active community leaders "Leadership Gainesville." Kristen loves living in North Central Florida and has made life long roots here. She is actively engaged in many volunteer organizations such as Night to Shine, Xtraordinary Joy and Children's Miracle Network. Kristen previously worked in the cardiac cath lab, which gave her so much pride that she was helping people every day. When her first daughter was born, she wanted to continue working to help people, have a competitive career and meet the demands of being a mom. This is how she began her career as a Realtor®. Having the luxury of having a competitive career while controlling her schedule has been such a blessing. Our team is built on the help first belief.