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!!!

When you want a pro, you want Kelly French! We had listed our vacation rental in Regal Palms for…read moreliterally two years with another realtor. We were losing hope that it would EVER sell. Then we found Kelly. She and her team had a robust marketing plan and an amazing platform for communicating with us at every step of the process. Even when one contract fell through, Kelly maintained momentum until we had the right buyer. We can't recommend her highly enough. Once you deal with her, you won't want to deal with any other realtor!

Kelly was professionally persistent in helping me find what I wanted…read more She was a good communicator and everything turned out well.

I highly recommend Hollie for any real estate needs in Central FL. She is a top-notch agent who is…read moreprofessional, responsive, and consistently prioritizes the best interests of her clients.

Let me start by saying, if you're not doing business with HAUS Real Estate you're not doing…read morebusiness with the best. Working with HAUS Real Estate has been an amazing experience and one that I needed to share with everyone. Not only do they get the job done and in a timely manner, but the way they bring you through the process with ease shows the knowledge they possess. I would also like to point out that they treated me like family and to me that was best part. I never had to worry about a thing because I was so comfortable. Please, if you're considering buying or selling, look no further for your Real Estate needs, you will not be disappointed!

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.

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.

We met Bea Miranda when we bought our condo in downtown Orlando and she was the listing agent for…read morethe sellers. At the time we were very impressed with her professionalism and straightforward manner in presenting the unit to us. When we in turn decided it was time to sell, we had no second thoughts about asking Bea to list the unit for us. She is an energetic realtor who is ready to respond quickly to any issue that might arise as they always do in real estate transactions. She gave us good advice and is very knowledgeable about the condo market in downtown Orlando and the Orlando housing market in general. We had an acceptable offer on our condo within a month. Bea is a pleasure to work with as an agent.

In the fall of 2020, we decided to sell our home in Lake county and relocate to Orlando. We were…read morereferred to Beatrice Miranda as realtor we should consider working with. We contacted Beatrice well before our home sold. We gave her an "idea" of what we were looking for. We were instantly impressed with Beatrice's follow up, timely responses and attention to detail. Moreover, we were amazed on Beatrice's knowledge of the real estate market in downtown Orlando. In April we sold our home and signed a lease with a property that Beatrice uncovered. The property was not listed which was another example of Beatrice's strong network. Her network is "as deep, as it is broad". Also, we were working with Beatrice well in advance of selling our home which was never reflected in the attention and time she allocated to us. This realtor not only knows her stuff, but she has the network and work ethic to make things happen.

I had an excellent experience with Bear Team Real Estate. The team was professional, knowledgeable,…read moreand always available to answer my questions. They made the entire process smooth and stress-free from start to finish. Their attention to detail and dedication to their clients truly stand out. I highly recommend Bear Team Real Estate to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

Extremely Disappointed with Professionalism and Conduct…read more I recently completed a real estate transaction where Bethanne acted as the seller's agent, and I feel compelled to share my experience to help future buyers proceed with caution. At first glance, the property listing appeared comprehensive and professionally prepared, including a PDF and Word document outlining features such as appliances, televisions, and unique fixtures. I submitted an offer, and after some standard negotiations, we arrived at an agreed price. Following the inspection, I raised a few critical issues that needed to be addressed for the deal to move forward. These included foundation repairs, attic ridge repair and insulation, termite bonding, and AC servicing due to the age of both units nearing end-of-life, all items based on unfavorable inspection report. I accepted the rest of the property as-is, despite several other major concerns such as deteriorating siding, a rotting deck and fence, and old AC systems. All of this was formally agreed upon and signed in the contract. However, the situation took a dramatic turn after the appraisal. I noticed a square footage discrepancy and, as a buyer, exercised my right to challenge the appraisal. When the report came back below the contract price, Bethanne's reaction was not only unprofessional, it was shocking. She called my loan officer on a recorded line, berated her, and questioned her competence despite my loan officer's 25+ years of experience in the field. She had to explain, repeatedly, that appraisers are third-party professionals who operate independently from the bank, buyer, and seller, something any experienced realtor should fully understand. Instead of de-escalating the situation, Bethanne made baseless accusations against my loan officer, including claiming she had written negative reviews about her (with no evidence), and even escalated the matter to her leadership at the bank. She then took it a step further by contacting the CEO of my lending institution, causing further unnecessary disruption and tension. Towards the end of the transaction, Bethanne began to walk back on several agreed-upon repairs, including the attic repair, insulation, and termite bond, which had been signed off in the contract. This forced my own realtor to step in and cover these costs, sacrificing over $5,000 of her commission just to keep the deal moving forward and preserve professionalism. That kind of integrity stood in stark contrast to what I experienced from the seller's side. Unfortunately, the problems didn't stop at closing. Upon receiving the keys, several items that had been clearly listed as part of the home's features were missing. These included: (1) The backyard fountain, referenced multiple times in the listing, (2) A professionally installed Sony TV (interior), (3) Sony TV mounted on the back deck ceiling, (4) An antique whale weathervane, described in the listing as professionally installed, (5) An antique oak medicine cabinet, (6) A reproduction Chippendale mirror in the half bath. My realtor attempted to contact Bethanne to recover these items, but we received no response. In summary, my experience with Bethanne was extremely disappointing. Her behavior throughout the process was unprofessional, combative, and unnecessarily disruptive. Rather than facilitate a smooth and respectful transaction, she actively made it more difficult, ultimately costing others both time and money. I would strongly advise anyone considering working with her, whether you're buying or selling, to proceed with caution. I write this review not out of spite, but in hopes of saving someone else from the stress, confusion, and financial setbacks I experienced over the course of six exhausting weeks.

So excited to be moving into a new office for Metro City Realty as we collaborate with the national…read moredesign firm with Shanna Gatanis of DesignStudio15. As a Realtor, and board member for Thornton Park District this puts me and our company at the forefront of progress.

My husband and I spent close to 25 years in Orlando before our jobs brought us West. We rented out…read moreour Orlando Condo for awhile, but then decided to sell it. We contacted a few Orlando agents and Metro City (Beatrice Miranda) was BY FAR the most responsive and engaged. We were nervous about selling a place from 2,500 miles away but Beatrice did EVERYTHING. She met with our tenant, advised us on the improvements we should make, coordinated painters, photographers, everything. Once listed, our place sold in one month at a desirable price. She continued to be engaged and facilitated closing efforts. Thank you, Beatrice, for making what we thought was going to be a stressful situation so easy and painless!