Mercy is extremely professional! very kind, patient, and informative when it comes to the process…read moreof buying or selling a home! If you are searching around the Ocala area, make sure to contact mercy! You wont regret it.

From the owner: I’ve dedicated my life to helping people make confident real estate decisions, and I bring a…read moreunique combination of experience, education and local expertise that sets me apart. A Florida Native with Deep Roots I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and I’ve been licensed as a real estate professional since 1997. With nearly three decades of experience I’ve navigated every type of market—boom, bust and everything in between. My background allows me to provide grounded advice that helps clients feel secure in their decisions. I have six specialized certifications to better Service and ensure my clients always receive the highest level of service, I’ve earned six advanced certifications: SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist): Helping retirees and 55+ buyers find the perfect fit for their next chapter. Luxury Home Marketing Specialist: Tailoring strategies for high-end properties and exclusive communities. Certified Probate Specialist: Guiding families through sensitive estate transactions with professionalism and care. Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Representing buyers with strong negotiation and market knowledge. Home Mortgage Finance Certificate: Giving clients clarity on financing and lending options. E2X Certification: Continuing education that keeps me at the forefront of today’s real estate practices. Member of National Association of Realtor and under the Code of Ethics. I'm bilingual English Spanish helping clients in their own native language.

Deeply Disappointing Experience…read more I cannot recommend Kathy Van based on my experience selling my deceased mother's home. From start to finish, the process was marked by a lack of professionalism and inattention to detail that cost me time, stress, and likely money. The original listing was poorly written, riddled with errors and generic language that did nothing to highlight my home's best features. The photos were even worse--taken without any staging whatsoever, and several actually showed debris and clutter that should have been cleared before any camera came out. I was stunned these images were deemed acceptable to represent the property. Once listed, there was virtually no marketing effort that I could discern. I expected proactive outreach to potential buyers, social media promotion, or creative strategies to generate interest. Instead: nothing beyond the bare minimum. She also did not stop by to check that the house was showing well or to address any issues that might turn off prospective buyers--basic upkeep that I assumed was standard practice. Though I was largely an out-of-town seller, I needed to visit the house on two occasions to take care of my mother and then her estate. And upon each return I found the house to be dirty and ill-used. When the house didn't sell quickly, rather than reassessing the approach or stepping up efforts, her solution was simply to pressure me to drop the price. Repeatedly. At one point, she even suggested the neighborhood was "going downhill" and becoming poorly maintained--a particularly odd critique given that she herself lives in this same neighborhood. It felt less like honest counsel and more like a tactic to push a quick sale at my expense. If you want an agent who will actively champion your property, look elsewhere.

Steer clear of Carissa Sawyer and Foxfire Realty. Carissa and her broker listed a home for sale…read morethat never should have been listed. The "seller" does not even own the house! They have STOLEN almost $1,000 from me that I prepaid in fees, inspections, etc. Neither Carissa nor her broker will take my calls. The title company was professional and thorough and they saved me from becoming further financially invested in this scam.

I had Jason as my realtor, He went above and beyond I work long hours and he would always get back…read moreto me promptly! He stayed on top of everything and it made it a cakewalk for a first time homebuyer doing a VA loan

I became executor of my father's estate and needed to sell his small house in Dunnellon, all long…read moredistance (I live in California) because of the pandemic. I found Jason through Yelp - ALL his reviews were five-star, and I see why. Everything went smoothly, even though we are 3000 miles apart. He arranged house and grounds clean up and all necessary repairs. The house sold quickly and smoothly and at a fair price. I would absolutely recommend him to people in a similar situation.