I can't recommend Jonathan Rivera more, especially for out of state relocation! I know this is a long review, but it deserves details so you can understand just how dedicated and incredible of an experience you will have when you work with this team. My husband and I relocated from Utah to Tampa and we expected the housing market to be the most difficult part of it, but working with Jonathan ensured that we never felt additional stress from our move. I researched dozens of real estate agents before deciding to go with Jonathan and I couldn't be happier with that choice. From our very first meeting, it was obvious that he knew the areas we were considering extremely well and had extensive knowledge about where the market was at. I immediately felt comfortable trusting him to help us find a house in Florida while we were over 2,300 miles away. Jonathan helped us decide what cities were going to fit our expectations and needs the best; this was especially appreciated because my husband and I were only able to be in Florida for 3 days before we made the decision to move there, so we didn't get to see a lot. He educated us on what we each city would offer us, stores close by, and my route to work. Knowing that we had a real estate agent that we could trust completely - enough to make a decision to live somewhere we'd never really been to - made the whole process that much easier for us. We started working with Jonathan 1.5 months before we were really looking at moving, and when it was time, I was only able to be in Florida for 1 week to find a house (while still working 8 hours of the day). With the intense competition in the market at the time, it felt like an impossible task to get under contract after just a week of looking, but we went for it anyways. Jonathan dedicated hours of his time for me to walk through a dozen different houses after I'd get out of work. He was so throughout in educating us on the differences in Florida houses and what to expect with each of them - extra costs for updates, replacements that would be needed in the next 5 - 10 years, value impacts, etc. He even took me through different roads between houses so I could see more of the areas we were considering. I felt comfortable asking questions and he was always quick in responding. On my last day of the trip, with Jonathan's guidance, we decided to offer on 3 of our favorites. His expertise, advice, and follow up ensured that we submitted strong offers, and we went under contract after just four days of walking through houses. Four days!! I honestly do not think that would've been possible without Jonathan. After going under contract, Jonathan kept us updated constantly on the progress of our timelines. He provided strong lender options, inspection companies, and details around each of them. I never felt pressured to make hasty decisions and was encouraged to do my own research if I wanted as well. He attended the inspection for us since we were back in Utah and gave us a breakdown of the items found and the impacts. When it came time, we scheduled our flight to Florida the day before closing, did our final walk through the next morning, and had the keys by mid-afternoon. It was the smoothest home buying experience we've ever had, and I can't believe I'm saying that about a move across the country. As an overall, I've never even talked with a real estate agent that was so knowledgeable, attentive, communicative, and professional. Working with him was the best decision I made in our entire move here. I was extremely impressed with Jonathan and I can't recommend him enough. read more

As a first-time homeowner, you want to have the best level of service and form a relationship. There is a lot of new things to consider and learn about because buying a home is one of the biggest moments in your adult life! You want someone you can trust and someone to walk you through the process and we cannot rave loud enough about the services and bond formed with Sophia Sanchez and the team at Sanchez & Co. From day 1, we were looking for the right team and came into this scenario with very little knowledge about how to find the right place. The team at Sanchez & Co. was extremely responsive and had great suggestions and homework for us that empowered us to feel a part of every stage, fully taught and understanding the process. All throughout the negotiations and closing the team were there quickly handling any issues that may have risen and was accessible with timely communication which made us feel valued & important; a trait so important because this is a huge commitment and an even larger investment! I hope that this does not need to happen because we did not find a house but a home we want to live in for many years to come but if the time ever comes when we will be looking for a new home, there is no question on who my team will be! We were impressed with her professionalism and her genuine interest in assuring we were satisfied with our final decision on our new place. Sophia is honest and hands-on, walking us through every step of the negotiations, even suggesting that we write a letter to the sellers to explain why we thought they should choose us. It was an unconventional approach but it worked! We would, and will, recommend Sophia Sanchez, Arman Farid, and the rest of the Sanchez & Co team to anyone in the market to purchase a home. The best part is that we now have a strengthened friendship - a friendship that will continue to grow outside the bonds of business! She and her team are always welcome as a guest in our home and I am confident if you work with them you will open your doors to them as well! read more

Sophia Sanchez and her team are truly incredible real estate agents to have on your side. My wife and I had a relatively complicated setup for a home purchase that required a contingency for our condo sale, a simultaneous close, and numerous other complexities that could have gone wrong. There were so many things to navigate and Sophia absolutely kept everything aligned for us... perfectly. Through every stage of the purchase and sale from our initial meeting to final closing, Sophia and her team had perfect communication, a fun and professional energy, and a next-generation set of real estate tools, tech, and resources to assist us along the way. I became even more grateful that we went with Sophia when I saw how the other realtors on the other end of the deal handled things poorly. Sophia followed up with them constantly to make up for their slow communication so that we barely even felt the slowdowns because of her speed. It felt good to see the right person for the job in action! One unexpected benefit of having Sophia be your real estate agent is all of the incredible, well-vetted referrals that she gives throughout the process. We had referrals out the wazoo! A top-notch loan officer, a very detailed home inspector, a house cleaner, professional movers, and more. She also thought of every little thing we needed along the way such as county legalities and homesteading to save us money in the long run. The cherry on top was when Sophia paid for our new house to be professionally deep cleaned for us to move into. It was very special. Not to mention: a nice little bag of gifts was sitting on the kitchen island when we walked in to our new home. It was spectacular. Working with Sophia was a truly top tier experience. It's difficult to find someone that you can fully trust and rely on through life's biggest chapters. I'm glad we made the right choice, and I hope this review helps you to make yours. read more

After relocating to South Tampa, my husband and I knew we wanted to find a knowledgeable, trustworthy and honest realtor that could help us make the purchasing of our first home a truly memorable experience! Being that this was our first home purchase and not knowing anything about the Tampa Bay region, we had high hopes of relying on our realtor to educate us, ease our minds and lead the way. Sophia came highly recommended from wonderful friends who had nothing but outstanding things to say about their home buying experience with her. I've truly never heard such a glowing review of any other professional we've worked with. Sophia met with us on numerous occasions to go through the home buying process, introduced us to her experienced lender and ultimately became our private tour guide and Tampa expert! We felt so comfortable with the process and just felt like we always had someone to depend on and answer our questions throughout every step of the way. Sophia's dedication to being a realtor, her love for the city of Tampa and her passion for customer service was apparent at every turn. She made our home purchase as extremely simple and successful. From her numerous resources, professionalism and hard work we couldn't have picked a better realtor! My husband and I would highly recommend Sophia to anyone and can't say enough about what a pleasure it was to work with her throughout this exciting time in our lives. If we ever decide to sell our home I know she will be my first call! read more

I am a first time homebuyer and I was thrilled that the process was quite smooth, thanks to the diligence and helpfulness of Sophia and Arman. From day one, Sophia walked me through the home buying process with an initial presentation and question and answer to show me the entire journey step-by-step. She also had a list of trusted and local resources to make the selection of businesses (i.e., lender, inspection company, title company, etc.) easy. Sophia and her team were competent and professional in every aspect of my experience - which is rare to find these days. Because I was new to the home buying process, I relied on their expertise and ended up with a condo - within just two months time - in which I am truly satisfied. I believe I learned so much through the journey and will certainly refer all of my colleagues, friends, and family that are looking to buy or sell a residence to Sanchez & Company. I do not typically write reviews, but felt compelled to do so given such a wonderful experience I encountered, and I want Sophia and her team to get the exposure and recognition they deserve. read more

Our house sold in four days for over the list price!! Having lived in the Tampa area for close to twenty years, and being familiar with Sophia's track record and reputation in the real estate business it was an easy decision to ask her to guide us through the process of selling our rental property. From the very first meeting when we looked at the property together through to closing, Sophia and her wonderful associate, Melissa guided us toward the successful sale of the property with energy and enthusiasm. The property was beautifully photographed and marketed and we received multiple offers within days. We were able to sell the property above the list price in the very short time span of four days. Sophia is a seasoned professional with an intimate knowledge of the Tampa real estate scene who stays informed about the current trends in the market. She gives frank feedback about offers as they come in and urges her clients toward the best possible outcome. We had a great experience and I would recommend her services to anyone who is looking for someone who will fight for the best outcome. read more

We have known Sophia for many years so we always knew we would turn to her if we would ever sell our home. She is a dynamic and experienced real estate broker that understands the nuances of the market and can help you navigate the ins and outs of purchasing and/or selling your home. When we finally decided the time was right for us to sell, we handed Sophia a difficult task as we have moved abroad. She realized the urgency with which we needed to sell and stepped up to the task handling every detail with lightning speed and precision. What could have been an extremely stressful time was made practically effortless in Sophia's care; we could not have trusted this sale in anyone else's hands. She was able to sell our home in 16 days for more than 8% over asking price! We cannot recommend Sophia and her team at Sanchez and Co. any higher. Five stars for sure, but we'd give her all the stars if we could! read more

Sophia has known for probably 10 years that eventually, we would be selling our house. I have to say, she never lost contact with us. She checked with us each year if not twice per year to see how things were going with my future early retirement. I felt bad that she worked so hard for our listing. I have to say, when our listing went LIVE, our house looked top notch in the photos, which resulted in a better price overall. Sophia even recommended that we do our own inspection so we wouldn't be caught off guard. That was fantastic advice! We sold our house in November 2024 after 4 months on the market - there were ups and downs (2 hurricanes) but now I realize it was all worth it. I'm happy with our selling price and closing was super easy with Berlin|Patten|Ebling. No glitches in our selling/closing at all. Would like to thank Sophia and her whole team for a job well done! read more

With Sophia and her team I experienced that rare holistic combination of talent, skill, and relationship building that produces results. I had interviewed 3 other real estate agents when a friend referred me to Sophia. Right out the gate Sophia provided stellar realistic advice on what to do with my townhome to ensure highest potential buyer appeal and maximum views. Sophia left the country for a month but her team (Melissa and Jonathan) did not miss a beat. During that time I finished my checklist and my townhome was put on the market on July 6th. It closed on August 16th. Done and dusted in 40 days and I could not have been happier. Working with Sophia and her team was a very positive, professional, and efficient experience. Hands down I recommend them to anyone in the Tampa metro area. read more

We recently had the pleasure of working with Sanchez & Co. and they far exceeded our expectations. From the very beginning, their professionalism, warmth, and dedication to excellence were evident. Their deep knowledge of the local real estate market allowed them to tailor every property they presented to our specific requirements. The level of customer service provided was exceptional. They were prompt in responding to our inquiries, offering detailed information and addressing all of our concerns. We wholeheartedly recommend Sanchez & Co to anyone in search of a real estate partner that combines expertise, outstanding service, and a genuine passion for helping clients find their perfect home. Thank you Sophia, Jonathan, and Melissa for making our first time buying experience unforgettable! read more

As first time home buyers moving to a new city, the process was a bit scary. We started our search with another realtor and found it to be very stressful, so we decided to make the switch to Sophia after she came highly recommended by a former client. She was like a breath of fresh air! Her passion for what she does and her love for the city of Tampa was evident; she even became a mini tour guide and showed us all around the city! She went over the whole process with us until we felt comfortable with what we were doing. Her and her team were with us every step of the way answering our questions and calming our fears. They were very attentive, very responsive, and VERY organized which we valued highly. We can't thank Sophia and her team enough for helping us find our new home! read more

Sophia has worked with myself and my business partner on three purchases and a sale, and had our back every step of the way. She is particularly expert in identifying great properties in Seminole Heights, Tampa Heights, and other up and coming neighborhoods north of downtown. Friendly, attentive, and well-versed. When all the steps of home-buying were too much for me to handle, Sophia was always there to carry the load. FWIW it appears that one of the reviewers here inadvertently posted a review for someone named "Cristina" to this account (whom they obviously had a poor experience with). To say nothing of the validity of the reviewer's comments, this is not an associate of Sophia's, and is not at all involved in her practice. read more

We recently bought through Jonathan Rivera and we were thoroughly pleased with the outstanding service. Jonathan was working with us as we coordinated efforts with our daughter in Tampa and we are in upstate New York. Jonathan even took time while he was overseas on vacation to call us when it was the middle of the night where he was! Our housing hunt became complicated and Jonathan was there to help us navigate along the way to a very successful conclusion for us. Also we went with Jonathan's recommendations for financing and insurance and they were excellent suggestions. Bottom line is you will be pleased and happy with your decision to select Jonathan and the Sanchez Realty team for your house hunting experience. read more

I recommend Sophia Sanchez and her team without any hesitation. My husband and I engaged Sophia to facilitate the sale of a home that was/is very dear to us. Sophia provided professional guidance throughout the process - from readying the property, to keeping us informed throughout the showing process, marketing updates and leading us through the actual sales process. We appreciate the care and respect she has shown us - and our property. The marketing provided was phenomenal. Within a few days of listing, we had double-digit showings and multiple offers. If we every decide to sell our primary home and move - Sophia Sanchez will be the first person we call. read more

YFIVE STARS!!! I have worked with Sophia on 5 real estate transactions as a seller and a buyer and she will continue to receive our referrals. From pricing, strategy, communication and all the details in between, she is consistently incredible. I sold every home for more than what I expected just by doing what she recommended. Each sale had challenges that Sophia guided us through and she handled them head on. She is our real estate advisor for life and I highly recommend you consider working with her and her team. A refreshing and unique find with a solid track record!our review helps others learn about great local businesses read more

My husband and I were referred to Sanchez and Co last year. We were in the midst of relocating to the Tampa area and needed a knowledgable realtor to help us find not only the perfect house, but the perfect area near Tampa. Jonathan was extremely professional, insightful and helpful throughout the entire process. This was our first home buying experience, and he made sure we understood everything, and he took the extra time to answer all of our questions (and we had several!). He was always available, constantly went above and beyond and was very patient. We had an incredible experience, and we would highly recommend Jonathan! read more

Sophia is simply the best! She helped us find and purchase our first home in Tampa, then later stage and sell that home, and finally, find our current beautiful home. Finding a home can be daunting--there are many afternoons, evenings and weekends spent searching for that perfect fit. We were so lucky to be able to do that with someone like Sophia--who not only has the expertise and knowledge of the Tampa area, but also is hilarious, energetic and fun to be around. I can't oversell this, seriously, she's awesome and I can't say enough nice things about her and our experience with her as an agent! read more

When we decided to sell our home, interviewing several realtors was the beginning of our journey. We compared their analysis of property value, how it would be listed and how it would be marketed. Sophia Sanchez's creative ideas and her insight as to the uniqueness of the property was a very refreshing approach. A specific buyer was identified and the sales contract was submitted after being on the market for 8 days. Sanchez & Co. and all those associated with the entire transaction were professional, knowledgeable and very responsive. Thank you for the outstanding experience. Del and Marge G read more

I had considered buying a home for about a year before I decided to pull the trigger on it. I was recommended Jonathan Rivera from Sanchez&CO. I texted him in the afternoon and he responded to me instantly. All I can say about my experience is that Jonathan let me experience every home and what they have to offer. I learned a lot during the house hunting process and Jonathan helped me view homes on short notice (to include superbowl sunday). If the other realtors in this company are anything like Jonathan I highly recommend Sanchez&CO to anybody looking for a home in the tampa bay area. read more