I came to Avalon Group Realty after a horrible experience with a realtor that was just awful! I was packing my house, moving out of state, trying to get everything fixed and ready to sell and fired my first person right before I was set to leave. Aaron answered the phone himself on a Friday night at 7pm. Saturday Aaron and Yvette Kim came out and looked at my house, then assured me that I had someone who would be on my side and actually ready to help. They brought in carpet people, cleaners, all the folks I would have had to set up. The documents were all done online. The communication was great, and I was never left to wonder if things were happening or problems were being addressed. This was at the end of 2024 when interest rates were going up and uncertainty was in the air. The house, located in St Petersburg, Fl, while on the market got brushed by Hurricane Helene and then slammed by the north eye wall of Hurricane Milton. Out of state and having other issues from Helene in Western NC; Yvette was there for me!! From helping me repair the house or working with me to understanding the rapidly shifting market as houses dropped in prices and economic uncertainty loomed. They sold my house for almost $50k more than my first realtor wanted to sell it for cash, PRE hurricane! A new family is now enjoying and updating it to their taste. The buyer's realtor was horrible, not filling out the proper forms, a little shady with the inspection documentation; Yvette was having none of it, picking up the slack, getting it done, talking to the people she had to and getting it right. On a completely personal note, Yvette is a rock star, not only professionally but on a personal level. I'm a single woman with a corporate career, I don't need things sugar coated, and Yvette doesn't. You get the reality, BUT you get it with the understanding and level of empathy you need, explained the way you needed it explained. It's a conversation with Yvette where she is open to hearing and checking on things for you. Yvette cares, she understands, she SEES you, she gets it and she is honestly there to help. After my experience with her selling my house, I would be honored to call her a personal friend. read more

We worked with Yvette Kim in August 2022 when relocating from Houston, TX to Tampa Bay, FL. Yvette was already working with our son who was looking for property in the St Pete area. He was so impressed with Yvette and recommended that we worked with her also. We met her virtually while still in the Houston area and Yvette was professional, knowledgeable, personable, organised, and understood what we were looking for before we got to meet her in person. We drove to Tampa from Houston on Friday August 5th, met Yvette at 10am on Saturday August 6th, and had an offer accepted on our current home on Sunday August 7th! On that Saturday we looked at a dozen houses, and fell in love with number 12! Yvette was very patient, kind, and understanding throughout the day and was happy to meet the next day to revisit the house, work on the purchase, and secure the agreement. It was after that where her relationship skills really excelled. Yvette knew that we were new in town and helped us every step of the way as we looked for contractors and other professionals to help us make the house ready for us to move in to, meeting at the house with those contractors and us to help with those negotiations! Yvette is still a friend to this day, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to help anyone with their new home search. If you are looking for a Realtor that really does go the extra mile, look no further! read more

I don't live in the Clearwater/St. Pete area but when I needed to sell a house I owned there, I knew I needed professional help. I selected Avalon because they had great Yelp reviews, and they weren't part of a big conglomerate, but the deciding factor--as silly as it seems--was because they list their dogs on their employee page as customer care reps and in my experience, dog people are good people. I was beyond fortunate that Aaron assigned Yvette Kim to be my realtor. I had a messy situation; my son, who lived in the house, had just died, he'd become something of a hoarder, and there was a squatter who'd trashed the house and refused to leave. We decided not to list on the MLS because of that, but Yvette has access to a database of thousands of investors. They're a small company with a very big reach. Within 48 hours I had 5 offers and an absolute beyond-my-wildest-dreams buyer. Yvette went above and beyond, not just as a realtor, but as a decent, kind human being. She was there every step of the way and made selling that house easier than I'd ever hoped. If what you need is the personal touch, smart, well-connected realtors who are knowledgeable about the market, and someone who will always be on your side, then what you want is Avalon, and a realtor like Yvette Kim! I highly, highly recommend them. read more

Aaron and the team are as good as they come for excellence in service, and that comment is coming from a family who just went through their eleventh property search and purchase. From my initial telephone discussions of what I thought we were looking for, which changed a bit throughout our search, to narrowing in the best properties to fly in to look at, Aaron took the time to thoroughly understand our needs/desires and provide valuable suggestions. He then set up a two day itinerary to look at nearly a dozen properties that we had narrowed in on. Amazingly, in that two days, we narrowed it further, conducted second looks, picked the one we wanted and formulated a comparable analysis to base an offer on. After helping us negotiate through to acceptance, Aaron and his team coordinated the inspections, ensuring desired items from the inspection were remedied, conducting pre-closing walk through of the property for us, ensuring closing went smoothly, and picking up the keys for us after closing. I could not have asked for a process to go more smoothly when trying to navigate from another state a good distance away. Aaron should be anyone's first choice for a real estate agent. read more

After 2 failed attempts at finding a house with 2 other realtors, I found Aaron and Rob through a google search that led me to their Facebook page. After reading their awesome reviews, I decided to give Aaron a call. I am so glad I did. They were available all of the time, no matter the day or time to show me homes. Aaron was so knowledgeable about houses, the process, the area, etc. He really was proactive in finding me a home with email listings as soon as houses I might be interested in hit the market and would set up appointments to see them the next day. Once I found a home, Aaron continued to impress me. He knew all about the process, and me being a first time home buyer, he really helped me understand the process and was always available for me to ask questions, and I had a lot. Even after the closing, he checked in with me, helped me with finding a handy man and a plumber, and more. Aaron and Rob are both great realtors who really keep their customers in mind and put the customer first. I am so happy with them and strongly recommend them for your real estate needs, trust me you will not be disappointed. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Aaron and Rob again in selling my house. From start to finish, their professionalism, patience, and dedication made the entire home selling process seamless and enjoyable. What truly impressed me was how they went above and beyond their duties. They provider valuable guidance during the process. They were always approachable and made themselves available to address any questions or concerns I had. Their prompt responses via calls, emails, and text messages gave me a sense of confidence and reassurance throughout the entire journey. I genuinely appreciated their attentiveness and the effort they put into keeping me informed every step of the way. I wholeheartedly recommend Aaron and Rob to anyone in search of a top-notch professional. Their patience, dedication, and responsiveness were truly exceptional. If you're looking for a realtor who will go above and beyond to ensure your satisfaction, look no further. They made my home selling experience a smooth and positive one, and I am grateful for their outstanding service. Thank you both! read more

My wife and I chose Aaron and Rob of Johnson Hunt reality because of their reputation. Nothing but five star reviews on multiple sites. When planning on downsizing and selling our four bedroom three bath house to find and move to a two bedroom two bath condo we met with Aaron and Rob for suggestions. Right from the start and through the entire selling, searching and buying process they made us feel like we were the only clients they were working with when in reality they were working with multiple clients. They were so patient looking at so many properties and kept the usual stressors positive. They ALWAYS responded within in 5-10 min after a phone call. All their recommendations were spot on. They did things for us I know other realtors would never have done. Thank you Rob And Aaron for all your hard work. Your expertise, professionalism, calm manner. It's unsurpassed. read more

When my family & I were relocating from California to Florida there were so many questions, fears & uncertainties that we were facing from such a big move. I am so grateful for our agent Josh Zanow! He really listened to what we wanted & needed for our budget & area that we desired. Through this whole process Josh has been competent, efficient, proactive, patient, supportive & encouraging. He makes you feel like you have a really good friend assisting & advocating for you through the process. We feel very lucky to have Josh partnering with us on our home purchase. I feel like he really fought for us & listened to what our needs were & represented our interests to the fullest all while saving us money & being a positive part of the process every step of the way. Thank you so much, I can not even express enough how grateful My family & I are for your assistance! read more

Avalon Real Estate Group's owner Aaron put me in touch with Dylan and he was phenomenal~ He was very patient, understanding, flexible, pleasant and professional. I've dealt with lots of realtors in the past, and they were always aggressive and tried to steer me into something I wasn't comfortable with or ready to do. Not so with Dylan. He took the time to learn and understand my needs, and wishes and continually acted with my best interests at heart. He made this whole process bearable and his sense of humor kept me feeling positive, especially when I was worried about not finding anything. Aaron checked in periodically to see how things were going and Jeannie - who handled the closing aspect was excellent. If I should need a realtor again, I won't hesitate to contact Avalon and have Dylan be my agent again. I give them 10 stars~ -Deborah Black read more

My wife and I are out of state buyers. We had researched realtors in St. Pete and were very impressed with what we saw about Aaron and Team Johnson-Hunt. Aaron gave us his undivided attention throughout the whole process. He knows his market, he has a great team and his guidance was paramount in us getting our house. He always responds and went above and beyond with assistance throughout the sale including contacts for reliable people to work on the house. This was a long distance sale and Aaron could not have made it go any smoother. I want to give Aaron an all caps THANK YOU! We highly recommend Aaron and will not hesitate to use him again. PS: The property we purchased was a small home at an affordable price point. I find it very admirable that Aaron put just as much time and effort as he would have on a much more expensive property. read more

Over the top agent. Aaron went way beyond the call of duty! I was 3000 miles away after I made the offer on the house and he handled everything. I was even able to sign from California. Before the sale he so helped me out by meeting all the inspectors and keeping me posted on all the findings. After the sale, he found a roofer for me and lined me up with a contractor, since it is a fixer home! I have been nothing but thrilled with this experience. Aaron was so easy to work with and not pushy. I feel like he is my new best friend in St Petersburg. I highly recommend Aaron to anyone. He is honest, considerate (my 85 year old mother loves him!) and really goes the extra mile. Home buying can be so stressful and he made everything sooooooooo easy. You cannot go wrong with Aaron!!! read more

We are Joe & Cindy Klein...and typically do not write reviews due to time constraints. However, Aaron and Rob earned it in every respect. We were interested in relocating from Pennsylvania to Florida. After a great deal of due diligence in selecting an agent, we reached out to Aaron and Rob...and never looked back. Save yourself time, stress and worry. Believe me, we did the research. Just contact Aaron and Rob. We found them both to be extremely competent, experienced, great listeners, smart, not pushy, knowledgeable, have outstanding interpersonal skills, AND THEY GENUINELY CARE. They earned our trust hands-down...which is something that is very difficult to do. They have and continue to go WAY above and beyond. We now consider them to be Trusted Advisers. Guys, we love you!!! read more

Simply put, Aaron is our hero! My husband and I had to buy a house remotely, and Aaron did absolutely everything... from making sure the house we were buying was in a great neighborhood and in good condition, to negotiating the terms of our offer, in a very hot market, and needless to say, getting our offer accepted. But this was just the start! He was our eyes/ears during the home inspection, as neither of us could be there, and made great recommendations for tradesmen/ insurance agent, etc. He was patient, funny and very grounding, when one or both of us experienced home-buying anxiety, which happened often. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Aaron to all my family and friends, and when we buy our forever home, we will certainly be asking for Aaron's trusted help again! read more

I knew it would be a good fit right from the very beginning. Aaron and Rob are extremely personable and professional and they made the entire experience go smoothly and it was a lot of fun. I made arrangements to travel to St. Petersburg to view properties and Aaron set up two full days of appointments. I found just what I was looking on the second day but had to return home to Rhode Island. Aaron made it easy to finish the transaction from Rhode Island and I never felt like I was missing something. He was so thorough and encouraging. Throughout the entire process, Aaron was as close as a text or a call. Aaron and Rob are very nice people and really a pleasure to work with. Thank you for helping me make my dream come true! read more

I don't leave reviews very often, but I feel I have to. I actually found Aaron and decided to go with him based on previous Yelp reviews, and I am so glad I did. Aaron was incredibly responsive and worked with me day and night. He advocated on my behalf and gave me honest and realistic advice. He and his team were so helpful throughout the home-buying process and really made it quite simple. I was shocked at how smooth the entire process was and absolutely recommend Aaron for any of your real estate needs. I was a first time home buyer and am so grateful I found Aaron. Additionally, aside from being an amazing real estate agent, Aaron is also incredibly kind and just a genuinely good person! Thanks, Aaron for everything :) read more

Aaron helped my 23 year old daughter negotiate the purchase of her new home. Being a young home buyer, he was actually not the first realtor she went to, he was just the first one who explained the process and helped her. The third time was definitely the charm!!! Aaron Hunt is knowledgeable about the market and the mortgage process as well. He was never more than a text, email or phone call away for her and had endless patience with her endless questions. I was lucky enough to get to meet Aaron and thank him in person right before her closing and I highly recommend him to anyone in the St. Pete/Clearwater area. There was no one else I would trust more with looking out for my daughter's well being in this process! read more

After just finishing our pool I realize I forgot to write a review for our amazing realtor Matt Kowitz! We bought a home last summer, when we thought the market was at its craziest, while living out of state and only viewing homes over FaceTime. Matt always went out of his way to see homes for us over FaceTime, and even drove back to one home twice in a day so that we could "tour" it again. He was extremely responsive, and always worked to figure out the answer to every question we had. We were lucky to get a home with a chaotic backyard that was a "blank slate" for us to build our own oasis, and we are so happy we pulled the trigger! Thanks Matt and Avalon group! read more

Aaron helped my wife and I buy a house when we moved from New York to Florida. He was very understanding of what we were looking for and did not push us to look at or buy anything that we did not love. He was very professional and honest and he provided the support we needed to get the deal done. He is also very knowledgeable in his field. Aaron advised us on each step of the process. We are very grateful for Aaron and his attention to detail as well as the fact that he cares about his customers very much. Another thing is that he is very easy to reach. He would generally always pick up my call or call back very quickly. I would recommend Aaron to anyone! read more

I had the pleasure of working with Arron and Robert for the purchase of my daughter's first house. They were both very detail oriented and gave great advice and with minimal stress and were fun and thorough. Most important to us, they were honest with us about what they thought about each property. They were always available and helpful, and I always felt that they truly had my daughter's best interest at heart. It was refreshing to have a team that was so quick and responsive to our needs. Both My daughter and I wouldn't hesitate to work with Aaron and Robert again or give them anything but the highest recommendation. Thanks Aaron and Rob! read more