I highly recommend Karen Arbitune as your next real estate professional! I engaged Karen to sell my…read morein-laws home after they made mistake of signing with "neighborhood agent" after 60 days with no activity. Karen is a true marketing machine, as I found her through her social media posts from selling another property in the neighborhood. Karen and her team produced a video that sold the lifestyle of the community vs. just a 3/2 with granite countertops etc.. that they pushed out on social media and Google searches. Karen got the home under contract in less than 3 weeks and closed in 45 days at better-than-expected price. Karen is a true real estate professional in every aspect of the process such as proactive communication, the most professional marketing materials I have ever seen, attended all showings, offered to tour them around the amenities, provided real-time feedback, followed up with buyer's agent, managed multiple interested parties, negotiated the final offer with a steady demeanor and ensured we closed in a timely manner. I have bought and sold 8 homes in 5 different states in various price ranges of $400k to $2.5m+ so have worked with every type of realtor. Even after doing due diligence and interviewing several before engaging them, one was a nightmare, two were part-timers, almost all were good at marketing themselves vs. the property and turned out to be listing collectors for another agent to sell the home...except Karen that is at the top of her industry.

Let's start by saying she's definitely not as young as the photos. To include her yelp photo. Those…read morephotos are at least 10+ years old with filters and yet she still uses them for her advertisements. I also never met her or even spoke to her until she showed up at my house. My first call was with her brother and he said she would be meeting him there, but he never showed. Look out for the bait and switch, which already put a bad taste in my mouth for how this was gonna go. My home is definitely not a higher end home, but it is a good starter home with everything updated for a young family. Karen came in already downplaying the value of the house with a very low number of what it would sell for. Ironically, I got that same number from opendoor, which is an investment firm that buys the houses for about 80 to 85% of their true value. Clearly she had already looked at my house as just an investment property. The entire time all she did was say I've done this and I've done that, but she never made it feel like we would be working together to sell my house for the most money possible. She only brought three comps which were as far away as 4 miles. Simply put she's a dinosaur in this industry and unless you have a home valued at 500,000 or more she doesn't seem interested. She left a lot of old flyers and not a single one. had an older home with updates on it so I highly doubt my house would've even made her flyers. Yes she did say the company spends hundreds of thousands of dollars to make sure they're listed first and do the social media work, but is that truly selling my house on all of those platforms or is it just selling the company and the higher end homes? I went with a younger more social media connected realtor who came in with a number $55,000 higher than what Karen said my house would sell for which was backed up by eight comps within a mile of my house. I think that just goes to show that Karen wanted to flip my house for an investor. Will it sell for that higher number, maybe not but if you don't try you'll never know. Karen was willing to leave money on the table to move me along and help her investors!

After getting frustrated with no call backs from realtors referred to us, I took matters into my…read moreown hands and did some research of my own. I found Kathryn by chance because she was featured on the Mills 50 Newsletter because of her recognition by the Orlando Realtor Association. For being so young, her credentials were impressive and I decided I would schedule an appointment for my husband and I to meet with her to see if she was someone who we would click with . Kathryn impressed us with her attention to detail. She had us both fill out a very lengthy questionnaire which would help her in curating a list of homes that fit our criteria. It took us a night to think about it but we immediately let her know we wanted her to represent us. Our search did not go without some issues. Kathryn is very matter of fact, analyzes the situation put in front of her and is a great negotiator on behalf of her clients. She will present the facts to you and leave it to you to let her know how to proceed. Overall, she puts her clients best interests ahead first and foremost. We appreciated this since the home buying process was so overwhelming for both of us. Also, Kathryn was a great resource for home inspectors who were honest and, in one case, saved us money! We would highly recommend Kathryn and her team for your home buying and selling needs. Kathryn works hard and , yes, even on weekends. If you want someone who has your best interests at heart and will actively communicate with you and for you- she is your gal!

I had a wonderful experience with Austin and Kayla at the ThinkLiveBe team. I recently relocated…read morefrom Manhattan and I wasn't too familiar with the Orlando area. With the market being so competitive, Austin was a very reassuring and knowledgeable agent who helped me navigate available properties. Whenever I asked him to checkout a place, he was right there. He helped me select a lender, find inspectors, and was always available to text or call. He was great sounding board and very easy to work with. Within one month of meeting Austin, I closed on a great home close to good schools, restaurants, and shopping in the SoDo district of Orlando. Kayla was on top of all paperwork and each phase of the process and couldn't have been nicer or more supportive. If you're looking for great buying agents who care about buyers and love what they do, chose the ThinkLiveBe team!!!

Ellen Roberts has helped me with the sale of a house and the purchase of a home. She is…read moreprofessional, personable, reliable, and smart! I wouldn't think of navigating real estate without Ellen! Your home is most often the biggest investment you'll ever make. Do yourself a favor and work with the best, Ellen Roberts!!

I used an agent (Tammy) from this firm and was placed in a terrible and costly situation because of…read moreher. The well at the house I bought was bad. I would have done a well inspection but the realtor provided me with one done by a previous potential buyer. She told me I didn't need to do one since one was done. What I didn't realize until after closing was that the company that did the inspection was the same company that put in the well. When I found out a few days after living in the house that the well was collapsing, I called the company to discuss the possibility of having the $12,000 bill covered at least partially by their insurance. I was told that Tammy said she never told me not to do an inspection and this was a she said she said situation that would not be covered. I'm a single mom living off an educators salary. This wiped out my savings. I would NOT recommend this company. They are not ethical.

INCREDIBLE Realtor. For the record, I am extremely cynical when it comes to salespeople. I'm not…read morevery trusting when it comes to realtors, especially. Ny experience with Amber has been great. She's been very forward and is practically family. There've been a few homes we liked but we secretly sabotaged the deal because we didn't want to part ways with Amber (kidding). In all seriousness, there was a 2400 sq foot home we adored. We liked the immediate area. We loved neighborhood, etc. Amber said she heard something negative about the area as we were about to submit our offer. She ended up recollecting and informed us of a 650 acre Auto Mall. Upon further investigation, the automall developer is notorious for adding a truck stop and strip club wherever they build (maybe a coincidence). Either way Amber could have saved herself a lot of time and energy and kept quiet. Instead, she looked out for our needs and 8 months later, she's still with us, patiently dealing with my cynical and outgoing personality. Definitely my realtor for life. ****Update 7/13/2019**** Had an interesting experience and had Amber in my corner. I don't want to share exactly what she did but I do want to say that most people in business would never go out of their way for the customer like she does. By the way, I spoke to a professional who was unaffiliated with Amber. They spoke highly of her and said I was lucky to have her as my agent due to her tact, knowledge, and professionalism. We were involved with another agent (seller's agent) and the agent was so unprofessional they probably cost their seller a deal. Had Amber been representing both parties, the deal would have most likely gone through.

Working with Amber…read more.. She showed little urgency, didn't advocate for my interests, and seemed more focused on convenience than professionalism. When issues came up, they either downplayed them or disappeared entirely, leaving me to handle things myself. Would not recommend.

My mother had a pleasure working with Judith Topper for the sale of her home, and we highly…read morerecommend this amazing woman!! From the beginning, Judith displayed exceptional knowledge of the market, took the time to understand my mom's specific needs and plan in accordance with my mom's timeline. Judith's attention to detail and her strategic approach led to a seamless sale that exceeded expectations. Specifically, thanks to Judith's skills in planning, communicating, pricing, marketing, and negotiating, my mom's house sold incredibly fast. Judith utilized a comprehensive marketing strategy, including a personalized listing description, recommended reasonable home upgrades, and provided staging and high-quality photography, which attracted serious buyers right away. My mom's house was under contract in less than 24 hours, and thanks to her expert guidance my mom was able to get the best sale price possible. Judith's communication with my mom was clear and consistent throughout the entire process. Judith kept her informed every step of the way making my mom's out of state move less stressful--which says a lot. Judith's professionalism, expertise, and dedication made a challenging process so much easier. If you're looking for a realtor who cares about her clients and delivers exceptional results, look no further because Judith is the one!

Judith helped me sell my mother's home after she had recently passed. The house had a 3 bedrooms…read moreand 2 baths. Judith is extremely responsive and communicative. It was my first real estate experience and she had loads of professional experience to help ease my mind. She is very flexible and dedicated. Additionally, she has healthy amount of contacts to help you with any issues. If you are looking for a real estate that will get you the most money while saving you from stress headaches, look no further!

My family and I were so impressed by Debbi Roldan of Keller Williams , Her attention to detail ,…read morewarm personality and keen sense of the real estate market made her stand out from all the other agents She walked us through a very sensitive time, deciding to put our parents home up for sale after our mother's passing . Their retirement home was their pride and joy. Debbi also had great suggestions and was always available to talk to since the family all lives in NYC . The quality of customer service was from beginning to end definitely 5 star . The Martinez family is forever grateful !

My wife and I live in the UK so having to cope with procedures totally different from what we are…read moreused to could have been very daunting. Debi from day one made the whole process easy even recommending someone who could help with currency transfers. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was dealt with in such a pleasant yet professional way.

Jennifer was a dream to work with! Kind, honest and diligent. So grateful we got the opportunity to…read morework with her during this process. You're the best!! So happy my family is getting to work with you as well!

Best agent anyone will ever find. First Class Professional Relator, that I promise, will find you…read morethe perfect home. I can't thank her enough for all of her hard work.

Wish I could give them a zero. Freddy is a bully and their properties are old and need tons of…read morerepairs he doesn't wanna fix

Dina is an incredible Realtor. In addition to being a market expert in the Downtown Orlando condo…read moremarket (and probably others), she is extremely trustworthy, motivated, and personable. Dina is so easy to work with because she is a great person, and she genuinely wants for you (the prospective buyer) to find the perfect home for you. It's such a personal journey, because everyone has different wants and needs, but Dina takes the time to listen and puts that knowledge to work. In my case, I was looking for a condo downtown Orlando, and had been 'thinking' about it for at least a year. Dina never put pressure on me to get in gear, but rather kept tabs on me by asking if I had any questions or thoughts about what I might want. When I was finally ready to get serious, Dina knew exactly what I wanted because she had been patient and listened along the way. Additionally, I was so comfortable working with her because she never pressured me when I was taking forever to make up my mind. This trust that she established with me was critical, as when things started getting serious I had to make some quick decisions, and I knew that Dina had my best interest in mind. After looking at several different options, we finally found the perfect fit. This was not dumb-luck either, Dina knew what I was looking for, and made it happen with her deep market knowledge and connections. She knew of units that were about to be for sale before they officially were listed on MLS, and this gave me the edge needed to get the unit I wanted. Once we finally began the negotiation process, Dina was instrumental in helping me get the most value possible out of the transaction, and she was able to do this because of the relationships that she has built in the marketplace. *Quick sidebar - Dina also recommended the lender I ended up using (despite several other quotes) because he truly was the best suited to handle the condo financing (Eric Putt at Seacoast National Bank). In most purchases the buyer sometimes wonders, "could I have done better?" And even if they're satisfied with the outcome, there's always that lingering question. Now take that feeling, and multiply it by about 1,000,000 and that's what I expected to feel after the biggest purchase of my life because there are so many moving parts and things that could go wrong. Well I can tell you that while I sit here in my new home, writing this review for Dina - I feel absolutely no regret in this purchase. I love my new place, and I have Dina to thank. Do yourself a favor and give her a call, you'll get the results and piece of mind that you're looking for.