I've been fortunate to have known Rick Goodridge and his family for many years and although I am…read morenot in the market for a new home, I wanted to let people know that all the great comments you may have heard or read about Rick are definitely true. After reading some of the testimonials his customers and other Realtors have written about him, I had to add my own personal comments. When Rick told me that he was going to get his real estate license, I knew he would be the kind of Realtor that everyone talks highly about. Anyone who knows him will tell you what a great guy he is, but he is so much more when it comes to business. He also has a tough side to him. Rick is very professional and always willing to give 100% to everyone he works with. He is crazy about the details and doesn't give up until he accomplishes each and every task. His customer's goals become his goals, and his customers truly benefit from that quality! He has had a very successful sales career and his strong knowledge of sales and negotiation is second to none. He treats people with respect and kindness. Even when he is getting someone to do something they weren't expecting to do. LOL He knows how to win! When I am ready to purchase my next home, Rick will be the only Realtor I will consider. If you are looking to buy or sell, do yourself a favor and reach out to Rick Goodridge. Obviously, his customers are glad they did.

Selling or buying real estate nowadays has really become like planning a wedding…read more In that regard, a realtor is very similar to a wedding planner who must, with pleasant demeanor, exceed the expectations of the client while successfully navigating the demands of so many other parties whose interests conflict with their client's. And they have only one chance. There are no do-overs. It is in that light I am happy to congratulate Rick for the great job he did for my wife and me. We'd decided a couple of years ago that we would steadily get our house fixed up and then move. We put a new roof, AC, hot water heater, plumbing, carpet, and paint in/on the house. Rick did some great pricing analysis and was waiting to pull the trigger on our listing. But suddenly, my job situation changed drastically, and we had to go dark for a few weeks. Once resolved, the market began changing very quickly, which required someone who knew how to adjust, what to prioritize, and how to go to market. As we went to market, the real estate market continued to change significantly by the day. Rick was never phased, always had the answers we needed, and advised us how to proceed through such a rapidly changing market. He was always able to get great feedback from potential buyers that allowed us to make, or delay, decisions as necessary. He worked very hard to adjust the strategy to what the market was demanding. We had great exposure, and countless showings. But my wife and I were reluctant to adjust to the knowledge Rick was sharing out of our own stubbornness. Once we followed his lead, Rick was successfully able to match us to an interested buyer. Then Rick's true value became even more apparent. Though our buyer was a very shrewd, detail-oriented buyer, Rick was able to close the gap between the asking price and the offered price in a way that was very favorable to us. He negotiated a fantastic deal against a very formidable opponent. As the close process proceeded, Rick was asked to make changes to almost every aspect of the deal (credits/allowances/financing re-arrangements/date changes/etc.) So much was demanded of him, but he stood firm, and in every case, was able to negotiate a favorable outcome for us. His expertise made my wife and I very comfortable at a time when we might not have been if Rick had not been in control. After finally reaching a contract, Mother Nature decided to come to the table in the form of Hurricane Ian. Once again, Rick stood firm, and didn't let anything jeopardize the sale. The storm caused some damage to our newly installed roof that needed to be repaired. While having plenty of family, friends, and a community of his own to help after an event that disastrous, Rick stopped by our house to survey the damage, prepared a report for us, and had solutions all by the time he called us the next morning. It was a remarkable level of commitment. He already had our business. He already had done everything he needed to do to finalize the contract. But in a tough circumstance, he put himself in our shoes, and did everything and more to help make us whole. We completed our sale in mid-December after hurdle after hurdle caused by a rapidly changing economic market, our pricing inflexibility, a very demanding buyer, and catastrophic weather events. We did so because Rick beat every one of them. Without him, I know for a fact that our result would not have been as fruitful as it was. His leadership, knowledge, service, and commitment are what makes him second to none. Yes, Rick's a hell of a nice guy to talk to. I'm confident he'll be a friend for every day God gives each of us. But I'm not offering this testimonial of Rick to those looking for a friend. I'm offering this to anyone looking for confidence to win their deal and do so with little or no stress. If you want the best deal, and don't want to worry about whether you are getting it, call Rick. Selling and buying homes is a very difficult and stressful event. Hiring Rick, on the other hand, is easy. We're sure glad we did

We purchased a condo in a nice community in Palm Harbor. Before we began our search for a senior…read morecommunity, I found Carole Spain who was rated as a knowledgeable realtor for those types of communities. Carole was extremely knowledgeable about senior communities as well as the challenges of navigating the HOA requirements and government regulations. Carole was always available and worked harder than I expected to find our home. If you are also looking for a specific type of property or just need a great realtor, call Carole Spain.

Carole was great.. sold my mother's house in just 41 days.. Highly recommendread more

As relative newbies to Florida, it was critical that we have an agent that knows neighborhoods…read moreinside and out. Estelia does - probably because she's been an agent here for so many years :) We had a challenging listing agent that was fairly non-communicative, but Estelia and her Broker/Owner helped get us to the finish line by staying on top of some seller challenges. Moreover, she's a great negotiator and communicator, we always felt like we were looped in and well advocated for. She also worked directly with our lender beautifully, which just made the whole process feel as stress-free as possible. We chose Estelia because she was highly recommended to us from a friend of ours that had worked with her on purchases and sales over many years. We would very highly recommend her to anyone looking for a partnership as they navigate the challenges and stress (and fun) of buying or selling a home.

Estelia did a great job with the sale of my brother's home. Being in a different state is tough…read morewhen trying to sell, but she took us through the process offering good advice, and got it sold quickly. She has extensive expertise of the area and was very responsive. I'm grateful we found her!

I highly recommend using Maria for your next waterfront home purchase…read more I have purchased several homes in the past (7 total) and this was by far the smoothest transaction. Maria is very accessible (which helps greatly as I travel frequently for work), possesses a great deal of knowledge of waterfront properties/communities and will provide straight answers regarding the purchase process. She knew exactly what steps were required, even for my personal situation (I used a VA loan). I will definitely be calling Maria should I require a realtor in the future!

Maria is exceptional at knowing her clients and fighting for what's best for them. After meeting…read morewith Maria we chose her over other realtors we met with. Through our buying process, Maria helped walk us through step by step. Being first time home buyers, we weren't 100% confident making an offer or finding the right house. She never put dollar signs in front of her decisions for us, instead she always had our best interest. We loved her so much, we turned around and used her services again for selling our house. She is very knowledgeable, she is very reliable, she is very responsive, and she cares about her clients. If you're in the market for a new home or trying to sell one, do yourself a favor and call Maria. You won't regret it.

Patty helped me get a beautiful condo ocean view great location. This sale was particularly…read morecompleted. I appreciated Patty staying on top of this and stayed with us until the end She was also very helpful every time i needed to go to the condo for any reason. This is the second property that Patty has helped us acquire. Thank you Patty

As first-time buyers, my husband and I were initially intimidated by the process as a result of a…read morebad experience with another real estate agent. This was before we called Patricia Dykstra. She was truly exceptional. I was impressed with her level of knowledge and the amount of data she had about the market. The very first offer we submitted got accepted and 30 days later we close the deal!. She was ALWAYS available for home tours. Her responsiveness was incredible. If she didn't pick up, she always called back. Next time, when we found ourselves looking to buy again, we would trust her with our eyes closed. Her attention to details and enormous dedication to her clients is outstanding. Kathy and Abdel.

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.

Pam Ryan Anderson with Ryan Realty is fantastic! I found her by searching online and was impressed…read morewith her real-estate credentials and dedication to community service, so I contacted her. We live in KC and wanted to purchase an investment/vacation property on Clearwater Beach, Florida. She knows the Gulf Coast real-estate market well, gave us practical insight, was incredibly responsive, and very professional. On top of that, she is a very kind and genuine human being. We always felt very comfortable with her, and knew that her goal was to find the best property for our family and hard earned dollars. The result being that we bought a beautiful condo on the Gulf of Mexico. Thank you, Pam!

liked the house enough to rent it. didn't consider the property due to the pertness of the…read moremanagement company. ain't nobody got time for all that.

After losing everything from Helene in a house we rented through Jackie, there was NO assistance,…read more empathy, compassion or understanding regarding how devastating it was. Besides our personal belongings, we also lost both vehicles. We had rented that house since 2021 and made improvements at our own expense. We took excellent care of the house and property. We were forced to vacate the premises since it had been flooded with 4 feet of sewage and salt water. Explicitly informed Jackie that there were things we could still salvage but the owners as well as the demolish crew they hired decided to steal what was left. Our renters insurance was denied. The owners have yet to compensate us for stolen items! Oh, forgive me, they brought back things tossed to the curb, broken or moldy. All I can add is that this was a major traumatic experience with no support, no concern and NO accountability!