Philippa is AMAZING. As a first time homebuyer looking for a house during one of the craziest…read moretimes, Philippa was extremely helpful and more importantly brutally honest in the best way possible. She took the time to get to know me, what I was looking for and didn't waste time helping me find the place I can call home. She could tell within minutes of walking up to a property if it was worth a walk through or if we should move onto the next one. Philippa took the time to make sure I understood what to look for in a house as well as every part of the home buying process. When my initial offer didn't get accepted, she quickly negotiated details of my offer with the listing agent on a deal that worked out perfectly for everyone involved. If you want a realtor who knows what she's doing and can make anything in the home buying/selling process a breeze, Philippa is the best.

I was looking for a rent-to-buy agent in the Tampa area, when we move from NC to a new job there. I…read moresent sent the introductory contact allowed in the Yelp app, with the expectation of explaining the full situation when we connected. She replied saying only that she doesn't handle rentals and isn't in FL anymore anyway. I'm sure she's wonderful wherever she is, which she didn't mention. It just seemed....off.

This is the third time I have worked with Tatum on either purchasing or selling a home and would…read moreabsolutely recommend her to anyone. She's thorough, knowledgeable and professional at all times. She always has my best interest when negotiating a purchase or sales price. Love her attitude and determination.

Tatum is one of the most hardworking agents you will ever encounter. She was super helpful on…read moredeciding what areas of Tampa were the best fit. She had experience down to the neighborhood that we were interested in. Don't hesitate to give her a call! Referred her to one of my best friends too and he had nothing but great things to say.

great team very helpful…read more charlie helped me with rental even though they dont really get anything out of it thank you charlie!

Bottom line up front: If you value your time and money you need Kris Kennedy!…read more I'm a planner. When the Navy told my husband we were moving to the Tampa Bay Area, I immediately started to research local area real-estate agents. Kris Kennedy got many favorable reviews across my most trusted websites and here on Yelp he's a total rockstar. After our initial conversation I knew he was the agent for us. We just closed on our Tampa Bay Home Area home today and having finished the process, I'm delighted to report Kris Kennedy lives up to every accolade he's received. Kris is a really nice guy (but let's face it ALL real estate agents are charming) Kris sets himself above the other agents starting with his professional demeanor and promptness. He is smart and shrewd a brilliantly, tenacious negotiator and an excellent communicator. He has league of professionals in his network that seemingly bend over backwards for him and thusly bend over backwards for his clients. Certainly if I had a question or a concern Kris had an answer, knew someone that did or found out and reported back quickly. He gave us excellent advice, asked important questions, custom built searches to suit our needs, and secured digital paperless portals to complete paperwork. Kris not only saved us time (his efficiency is miraculous), he saved us money A. LOT. OF. MONEY! 1. We were convinced we wanted a V.A. loan but upon Kris's suggestion we looked into it and discovered in this particular instance, using a conventional saved us about 11K. 2. After running some comps, speaking to the seller, investigating the history of the home we wanted etc. Kris was able to negotiate a savings of 24K from list price. FYI my husband and I would've paid asking price and Kris knew it. He worked his magic and saved us a total of 35K. This process was seamless in no small part thanks to the tireless workings of Kris Kennedy and his network of professionals.

The Duncan Duo Team with Trish Vallesky get the job done! We listed our house with Trish and had a…read moreshowing booked in 24'hours a contract in two days. Trish and her team are great, they took care of everything from listing to closing! Great team to work with.

Keeps sending unsolicited texts from this group despite my homes not being for sale. Asked them to…read morestop and they continue to do so

Prior to buying our first home, my husband and I thought a real estate agent just helped you with…read morethe actual purchasing or sale of a home. We almost didn't even have a realtor, and we are so fortunate to have had Kam Patel as ours. As first time home buyers, we really were unfamiliar with a lot of the process and what needed to take place along the way in building a home. Kam guided us through the entire process. He responded within seconds to any question we had (and there were many). He really helped us purchase our home at a great price and helped provide us with the knowledge we needed. Some examples of how Kam helped us are: 1- We did a pre-drywall inspection which caught many issues and allowed us to take photos of the plumbing and electric inside the walls. He made sure to contact the construction manager multiple times to get the exact date of when the drywall will be up to have us schedule the inspection before. We also paid for an inspection prior to closing which ensured that we ran into minimal issues in our beginning time in our new home. These were things we did not even think of and would not have done without his insight. 2- He helped us understand the closing costs sheets and directed us to contacts who got us cheaper home insurance rates. 3- With COVID times, the lender had us drive to the office and stay in the car to sign the papers. The lender just handed us the documents and I quote: "Read through them, sign where I indicated and if you have questions call us on the phone". Kam saw our frustration and went above and beyond to walk us through the papers himself and explained them one by one. (Which was not his job). With Kam's experience in real estate he saved us headaches and money. We could not be happier with our new home and appreciate the many hours Kam put in to make it happen. I was so pleased with Kam's work, I referred him to help my mom buy her new home and sell her previous one which she mentioned having a similar great experience with him as well. Last, I must add that being LGBTQ+, Kam was very friendly, easy going, nonjudgmental and shared a mutual respect throughout the whole process. Thank you again so much Kam!

We highly recommend Kam as a realtor! Not only does he have a ton of experience in the Tampa…read moremarket, he also has a ton of contacts and truly supports his clients throughout the whole process. Kam never made us feel pressured about our timeline and was always a text or call away for any questions or needs we had. We were new to the area and he started with a tour of various neighborhoods so we could get an idea of where we wanted to be. We visited multiple builders and Kam was so helpful in asking them questions we didn't even consider. Happy to say we found our home only a month later and gladly would use Kam again in the future.

Chad worked with us to find a home here in St Pete and hit it out of the park. His perseverance got…read moreus into the home we wanted and helped to navigate the VA Loan process and all the intricacies involved with home buying. It was team effort and Erika was right there with any support needed. Great Job & Happy to be in our first home.

Working with ​Amanda Irvin (part of Brenda Bianchi's team) was an absolute pleasure. ​Her extensive…read moreknowledge of the market, especially in duplexes and investment properties was ​rare and so appreciated for our circumstances. ​Amanda was incredibly responsive, always returning ​our calls and texts promptly. ​Her ability to handle stressful situations with ease ​was greatly needed after two major hurricanes hit our home while it was on the market. Amanda took care of everything, keeping ​u​s informed every step of the way​ (even ​with us moving out of state​). I was​ very pleased with ​her approach to selling ​o​ur home, ​and we relied a lot on her suggestions to make improvements that increased interest. ​We were also very confident in her negotiation skills​, Amanda had a clear and accurate idea of where our buyers were deal-wise and we were very pleased with the outcome. I would highly recommend ​A​manda Irvin to anyone seeking a top-notch realtor.​ If I had it my way, Amanda would sell every home I ever own!

Super responsive. Good communication. Informative, and very helpful when discussing concerns…read more Impressed with his professional work ethic.

Really informative and helpful about the market - helpful and courteous, information shared was…read moreclear and allowed us to make an informed decision.

UPDATE::... I must admit I have never been emailed through Yelp much less have had a threat made to…read moreme through the site. It is actually quite sad that Collene "bram" M. would literally make a threat if I didn't change my post... I am an entrepreneur who has started a few businesses and take client service and ethics in the highest regard (there is nothing more sacred). I have a hard time when someone who I know, like and have done business with who is one of the most ethical folks I know in town is completely slammed on social media. With all sincerity if anyone has the slightest of questions about Chris feel free to email me and I will give you my phone number right away to call and fully discuss. I will post a picture of the email I received from Bram making a threat to change my initial post. I stand by my words, rating with everything positive regarding Chris. This was my initial review uncensored: I honestly couldn't believe that there was a negative review posted on Charles Rutenberg Realty and Chris Kuhlman. I then saw that half of the posters reviews were negative so it made some sense as many people are never satisfied. I will say that I have worked with Chris for almost 3 years on numerous occasions including renting a property in Palm Harbor and then buying a property in Oldsmar. Chris is EXTREMELY ethical, helpful and knowledgeable about the local market etc. We actually had an issue with our mortgage approval and Chris literally went above and beyond to help with anything and everything asked of him. After putting him out a bunch and having him show us all kinds of properties we are homeowners again and enjoying Oldsmar. I have zero reservations on recommending Chris and would be open to discussing with anyone who has any type of questions or concerns. Our area is very lucky to have such a solid realtor and a genuine good person as well. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Mike

Short Summary Review We worked with Natalia Velasco of…read moreChoice RE LLC / Charles Rutenberg Realty to sell our Tampa home, and the experience was extremely disappointing. She listed our property with the wrong sales price, left us with almost no updates for months, and failed to hold open houses. When she finally brought a buyer, it was another agent from her own office, which left us feeling she was not representing our best interests. To make matters worse, the inspection process was handled poorly, with misleading or fabricated claims and even a "fake" report sent before the real one. Most "issues" noted were either inaccurate or easily fixed for under $400. We have bought and sold many properties over the years, and this was by far the most unprofessional experience. Proceed with caution if you plan to work with Natalia Velasco or inspector Gregg Forscher (License #HI12660).

If you want an amazing experience, with a family like feel, and a genuine concern for yourself and…read moreyour family, you WANT to work with MIMI & FRIENDS. From start to finish Mimi and Krista were absolutely fantastic. My husband and I were in the process of selling our home in Las Vegas, Nevada and new we wanted to move to Tampa, Florida. However, we were unsure of where in Tampa we would like to move. From the start Mimi video chatted with us, got to know our likes and dislikes and filled us in on how the process would go. She got us linked up with Krista, a beautiful soul both inside and out. Both Krista and Mimi kept in touch with us over months, checking in to see how our home was doing in Vegas and ensuring that we felt confident that when we sold we would find the PERFECT home for us. They were so RIGHT, and when we found a home we liked, Krista was absolutely willing to go and show us via zoom. We did a walk through of the home and loved it, she gave her honest opinion based off of what she had seen in our likes and dislikes over the previous months. She and Mimi and friends ensured that we were linked up with a equally awesome mortgage company and streamlined the buying process as painless as possible. Although, there is always some pains, Krista and Mimi were responsive, honest and open about the whole thing. Additionally, this was a quick sell as the sellers were eager to meet a timeline of their own. Krista, Mimi and the whole team were simply amazing. It was a true BLESSING to work with them all. Thank you Krista and Mimi!

My agent Krista from Mimi and Friends was so pleasant to work with. everything was well explained…read moreand structured. if you are a first time home owner i advise that you partner with Krista. She made everything so simple and her coordination with the sellers agent was world class. Not to mention he smile that lights up the room. It is rare to find such positive people in the real estate world. I'd like to add that Krista is an amazing negotiator too. I will definitely recommend Mimi and Friends to my friends and family.

Tiffany got a fast sale on my long-term remodel. Helped with prioritizing final projects, great…read morephotographer and awesome listing helped sell the home. Patient and thorough, would highly recommend!!

This is a review of Terri Novitsky. She did a wonderful job of not only knowing the market but…read morealso staging our house. She is a true professional. Highly recommended.