Philippa is AMAZING. As a first time homebuyer looking for a house during one of the craziest times, 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. read more

Providing service of buying or selling your home. Philippa gets things done! She knows how to balance the right amount of communications with the actions required. I have been touring multiple homes with her and we worked on a few condo projects together. She knows how to negotiate for your best interest and truly provides maximum value. read more

When getting our property ready to sell in Florida, we worked with Philippa. She was extremely knowledgeable about the market and helped us price it appropriately. She has one of the best response rates and follow through that we have experienced in our history of buying and selling multiple homes. We would recommend her to our friends and family for sure! read more

In summary...Outstanding.   We knew it was going to be a challenge to find a new real estate agent, especially since we were moving across country and didn't know the area.  So we invested a lot of time putting together our requirements for a house, as well as thinking about what we preferred in an agent.  We identified about ten real estate agents based upon their performance and responsiveness and scheduled the interviews. It was a lengthy process, but it was worth it.  We were looking for an agent with high integrity, honesty, and local knowledge.  We needed a smart listener and active researcher.  Philippa naturally bubbled to the top.  She is prompt, thorough, and smart!   We began to generally understand the area to where we were moving, but the particular characteristics of the various neighborhoods were still illusive.  Philippa made herself available for our endless questions. She was honest and professional as she shared advice and impressions that educated us about the neighborhoods, all without any personal bias. She is a great communicator!  During the search, we continued to refine our criteria as we began to understand each home, but Philippa was patient and took the time to understand what we were looking for.  She provided valuable feedback to make sure we knew what to expect before touring each property and then ultimately ended up getting us an amazing deal on a home, the market value of which has already increased over our purchase price, in our case giving us almost instant equity!   She made selecting and buying house an easy, pleasant process. She is very selective about recommending inspection and closing services, which we very much appreciated because all of her recommendations proved to be on the mark and professional .  She will be a true advocate for you, making sure you know exactly what to expect throughout the entire home buying process. We highly recommend her! read more

Philippa was great to work with for the sale of our home in FL. We're out of state and she made it super easy. She was up front about a pre-planned trip out of the country but still answered our questions in a timely manner while she was on vacation. Her trade contacts were awesome, responsive, and priced well. And best of all she predicted it would sell the first weekend and it did! Excellent experience! read more

Philippa Main is simply the best real estate professional I have ever worked with. I've lived in five states over the years and bought and sold several homes. Working with Philippa was by far my best experience. Her process knowledge, market experience, and pricing strategy were extraordinary. Super easy to work with, very responsive, and highly professional. Five stars all the way! read more

I contacted a number of mortgage loan officers and realtors before finding Philippa, who I was intrigued to by her stellar google recommendations. When I first contacted Philippa, I was initially in search of a realtor. Although I was disappointed to find out that she didn't cover the area in which my fiancé and I were interested in moving to, we were pleasantly surprised to discover that she is also a local mortgage loan officer. She was courteous to recommend a realtor that specializes in the area we were interested in. On the loan side of things, Philippa was fantastic to work with. We communicated via texts and phone calls even after regular business hours for the entire month prior to closing. She is very thorough and kept in touch with me at every stage of the process. She was always really on top of things, so there was never a moment when I needed to check in with her. Philippa has a wealth of knowledge and was always accessible to answer any questions I had. The fact that Philippa is available around the clock and acts in the interests of her clients, definitely sets her apart from mortgage loan officers who work for banks. She even came to our early morning closing to ensure things went smoothly. I briefly believed that an issue with our homeowners insurance would prevent us from closing on time, but Philippa went above and beyond to make sure that we did. My fiancé and I can't thank her enough for her exceptional customer service and dedication. I highly recommend working with Philippa and would definitely work with her again in the future. read more

Philippa surpassed all my expectations. I reached out to her for help in selling my townhome in the Tampa area with the additional challenge of timing the closing along with the new home construction that was already in progress. Being that this was my first time selling a home, she thoroughly explained the process and what to expect. I loved that she was straight to the point and got the job done. She was able to obtain multiple offers on the home and I ended up securing a great one above the listed price. Overall, the home sale process was a breeze and the timing could not have been any more perfect. She always provided me with updates and would respond so quickly. I would definitely recommend her to all my friends and family. read more

Phillipa Main is a modern, tech savvy, and efficient realtor. She very knowable and guided us realistically through the selling process. She was always available for questions and communications. I wouldn't trust anyone else and I highly recommend. read more

Philippa is incredible! She is extremely knowledgeable about not only real estate in general, but also about the local real estate market in the greater Tampa Bay area. Additionally, she is extremely professional, courteous, and patient, and went the extra step to make sure I understood the process of buying a house every step of the way (I was a first time home buyer). My situation was unique because I was looking to buy a house in the Tampa area while I was still living up north. I found Philippa on Yelp, and I'm so glad I did! She worked with me every step of the way. I flew down to Florida a couple times and she was able to work around my schedule to show me as many properties as she could in the time I had to work with. She answered all my questions, and when she didn't have an answer, she contacted the person she knew who would. I completely respect Philippa's opinion and advice, and she's the ONLY realtor in this area I will contact if I want to buy/sell a house. read more

I'm going to write a review of Philippa, precisely because I did not end up being fortunate enough to use her as my realtor because where I am looking is outside of her market area. Despite being extraorinarily busy and knowing there was only a 50/50 likelihood that I would be able to use her as my realtor because of where I am looking, Phillippa still took the time to make a mortage lender referral, meet with me for 30 minute phone consultation (at MY request) and provide me with detailed answers about the Tampa real estate market. Philippa is very prompt in her responses, on-time with her meetings and very proactive with her communication. It is clear she maintains a command competence with her job. I actually thought about moving someplace in an area she serves just because I know how valuable that trait is. I'm disappointed that I don't get to use Philippa as my realtor --- despite the abundance of realtors out there to choose from. She just seems to be that good. And that's saying something coming from me, because I am very demanding when it comes to high-value, high-stakes transactions such as buying a new home. read more

Phillipa Main is the Realtor for you if you want a fast smooth sale of your home. Phillipa helped stage our home for a fast easy sale. We new once we met and talked to her she was "the one". read more

Philippa Main is the consummate professional realtor and was fantastic to work with selling our condo.  I live in WA state, so she was my boots on the ground managing the whole process from 3k miles away!  She is very thorough and understands the mechanics of the sale process very well.  Our sale was an estate sale, so there were some potential complications with the appropriate paperwork, signatories, etc.  Philippa got in touch directly with our probate attorney and ensured that everything was in place in order to sell the property.  She kept us informed completely throughout the process and handled everything expeditiously.  On top of that, she got us a great price! I felt very at-ease during the sale. Philippa is a real go-getter and a great realtor.  I recommend her without reservation. read more

Phillipa is the right realtor to have in the current Tampa housing market situation. She is very knowledgeable and has a good communication skills. I'm very happy with my purchase and she was able to deliver what I wanted for my new home. She had my back from our initial conversation to the closing day. " if only my divorce lawyer was as good as her". -Jaime Rosales 5/20/21 read more

Philippa is clearly an expert at what she does. She helped us to sell our home in the timeline we needed. Her expertise in marketing the right way at the right time got us 15 offers, all but 3 over asking price. And when the inspection went a little left, she helped us to figure out how to solve for the issues in a realistic and fair manner. It was not without stress, as selling a home never is, but Philippa is the expert and professional you want and need to guide you through it. read more

I reached out to Philippa to buy a house in the Wesley Chapel area. She is one of the best real estate agents I have ever worked with. The things that make her stand out is that she is very responsive and provides candid feedback. I know she definitely had my best interest in mind when she provided recommendations and feedback that was specific to my current situation. I would definitely recommend anyone interested in buying a home to reach out to her if you want the best home for your situation. read more

I can't say enough good things about Philippa. She was the agent on buying our new home and selling our townhouse. She was always on top of everything. The night we put the offer in on our new home, she was going back and forth with the sellers agent until almost midnight to get the deal done. I would highly recommend her. read more

Philippa helped me through an estate sale of my aunt's home, covered all the bases I didn't even know existed, stuck with me through a long family issue related to the property, and sold the home way over asking. And, may I add, was fun to work with the whole way. I trust Philippa and would recommend her to anyone in the market to sell or buy a home! read more

Philippa is who you want as your realtor, especially if you are a first-time buyer like I was. Philippa is incredibly responsive and helpful, she pushes the process to meet the necessary timelines, and she does it with a huge wealth of real estate knowledge coupled with realism, patience, and overall kindness. Philippa looks after you as her client and makes sure you are in the loop on making informed choices during your home buying process. I would definitely recommend her to my close friends and family who are in need of a realtor. read more

Philippa was great! We're first time homebuyers and we came in with lots of questions. She didn't sugar coat things for us, but always gave us prompt, straightforward answers. We moved from California to Tampa, and had a hard deadline. Philippa facilitated the process of showing houses for us over Zoom, allowing us to take a quick look at houses without having to fly out every time we wanted to see a new place. We found a place we loved, and she helped us get a better price than we expected in a tough market. As I imagine is true in any real estate transaction, there were some bumps along the way, but Philippa anticipated them when possible and helped us navigate them when they cropped up unexpectedly. I'd wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to buy in the Tampa area. read more

Philippa was above and beyond with helping me sell my home in Lakeland. Prompt response when I first reached out to her, and followed up even though we had a bit of down time before the sale as I gave my tenants some extra time to move. Once we could move forward with the sale, she had a buyer for me in less than 48 hours, with an offer over my asking price. We closed the deal in less than 3 weeks, and within that time she was communicative, honest, and helpful with any questions I had. Would 110% recommend her for your selling needs, she's a true professional and gets the job done! read more

I met Philippa at an open house she was hosting. I had already "connected" (not really) with another real estate agent who wasn't very responsive or helpful, so I wasn't the most optimistic about finding an awesome real estate agent or buying my first house. That evening, I received an e-mail from Philippa with listings she thought I'd be interested in, based off a 10 minute conversation we had! I was beyond impressed. I scheduled a meeting with her where we basically discussed everything; about herself personally & professionally, the process of buying a home, about me, what I was looking for, etc. We then looked at two properties. The first property was pretty amazing. All of the "needs" I had asked for earlier had been checked off. It was even a little bit bigger and on the lower end of my budget. I realized this was it... If everything went smoothly, this would be my first home. I put an offer in that was accepted. Every single star aligned and I closed in 45 days (take that Hurricane Irma!) I definitely got lucky, but also realize Philippa played a major role in my success story. She's great at communicating what needs to get done by when with all parties, and will answer any question you have to the best of her ability. I would 100% recommend working with Phillipa, you won't find another real estate agent that will work as hard for you as she will. read more

Philippa was amazing to work with. We initially found her via online search and, within 5 minutes of submitting the online form, we were contacted by her. She was helpful and informative and continued to impress us as the buying process progressed. When we first talked with her, we thought we were a few months away from being ready to buy, but Philippa worked some magic and found a new program that was perfect for us. Within 3 days of first speaking with her, we were under contract for our dream house. On top of it all, Philippa surprised us by negotiating more seller discounts than we planned for. She ensured that we got our dream home and didn't settle for less. She was compassionate, thoughtful and just the right mix of assertive that you expect from an effective agent. We were beyond impressed with Philippa and would recommend her again and again. read more

Used Philippa to purchase a piece of land. Glad I went with her. It took me awhile for me to find the right property for me. She was very knowledgeable with the process and extremely patient with me. She walked me through the processes and guided me into making great choices and I would highly recommend. I've never bought land before and even tho I was from out of state, she made the process a whole lot stress free. Very confident going forward with this process knowing I had a highly knowledgeable realtor on my side. Will be using her in the future. read more

Philippa made the entire process of buying a home in a different state seamless! We were relocating to Tampa from Dallas, and Philippa reached out immediately after the initial e-mail and her promptness and follow through continued throughout the entire home buying process! I would recommend her to anyone looking for an agent who will go above and beyond! read more

It really does depend on your personality as to whether this is the agent for you and to be fair this review is for those looking to buy a home. I do not recommend her for a buyer. Pros: makes herself available to show you properties- at least when you're a new client- she is knowledgeable of the market, as an agent should be. Cons: after a couple days of showings, she appeared impatient because we hadn't found the right house and suddenly she didn't have much time to schedule more showings - but when I told her we were pretty sure we wanted to make an offer on a new listing -but wanted to see it first, Suddenly her schedule had an opening for us that same day. When we toured the home, we were disappointed to find that the listing photos were much more attractive than the home itself- not to mention the neighborhood- I told Philippa I was no longer interested in that property and she appeared frustrated at that point. She has a strong personality and so do I. I believe in 'do no harm but take no sh__ !! I've owned multiple homes and am not new to this game- I gave her the benefit of the doubt from day one yet she hadn't done anything to help us find the home we wanted- we did all the legwork and I was the one calling her with listings we found. I felt she wasn't interested in what we were looking for but simply wanted to make a quick sale at that point. I was pissed that we wasted our time with an agent that really didn't want to show homes. My point is, if she wants to be a sellers agent only, she should market herself as such- my time is definitely as valuable as hers. read more

I've known Philippa for years and decided to list my house with her after having some doubts about the level of aggressiveness my previous realtor could provide. Since I was listing my house at the height of the COVID housing boom, I wanted to work with an experienced listing agent who could maximize the returns on my sale. Philippa did just that and more! I spoke with two other realtors who tried to convince me to list my house $10k-$20k below my desired asking price, but Philippa assured me that my desired asking price was realistic based on current local market trends. And she was not wrong - my best offer was $32k ABOVE my listing price. Not only that, she worked diligently to ensure that the house was appraised at the offer price to ensure I got the maximum return. Working with Philippa to sell my house was the best decision I could have made - her pricing strategy, marketing push, and aggressiveness ensured that my house sold for an amazing price. I would definitely refer my friends, family, and random strangers on the street to Philippa in a heartbeat! read more

I stumbled upon Philippa almost by accident and thank goodness I did! Within a few minutes of talking to her (I emailed a random inquiry and she called me right after I submitted my request - on a weekend!) I knew we had to hire her! My husband and I had never sold a house before and she walked us through every step - preparation, staging, what needed to be done before listing (and what didn't!), showings, negotiating offers, inspection, closing, you name it! She knows the market so well and listed us at just the right price to get a ton of traffic for showings/open houses and a huge number of competing offers - which led to us getting a better than expected price for our house! She also stepped up in in the midst of all of this and acted as a go-between for us with our the builder for our new house to protect our interests there. Philippa is a rock star and I highly recommend her for anyone looking to buy or sell in the greater Tampa area!! read more

No nonsense realtor. Not a fly by night part timer. Gives you real recommendations and the low down instead of relying on bogus online estimated pricing for homes on various sites. Always available by phone. Creative with ways to get you a home. You need to talk to her if you aren't sure if you're getting the best service or if you can even get a home. There's a ton of realtors out there. Few know what they are talking about. read more

I chose Philippa Main because of her sterling reviews. Now I am writing one. She gave honest professional information on how to get the most out of our home. She took care of everything necessary to sale our home. She always kept us informed every step of the way. She answered our calls our called us back within 5 minutes. The easiest property transaction I have ever experienced. I will tell my friends and family and use her again in the future. read more

Being in Property Management for more than 10 years, I have worked with a lot of Realtors and had really different experiences among them when referring owners. It's easy to find a Realtor, but one that will really work for you, send you messages on weekends, do their best to make sure that you get what you want, make suggestions that you haven't even thought of yet, are so few and far between. Philippa makes sure she treats every transaction like it's the only one she's working on. She knows Tampa well, is very familiar with the buying and selling process and how to negotiate the best terms for her customers. read more

Philippa is fantastic! She helped me secure my first home within a matter of weeks and provided valuable education the entire way. She ensured that I was fully prepared to purchase a home well before we started touring and placing offers, which made me feel much more comfortable about the process. I would refer anyone I know to her. read more

Philippa was so amazing! She was very helpful in our home buying experience and always available and very responsive to our many questions! We would 100% use Philippa again and recommend her to anyone looking for an agent, she was fabulous! read more

Philippa was extremely helpful in buying our home while living out of state, in a extremely fast real estate environment. She was always available for my questions and realistic about the process. Being a native to the area, she was helpful in answering my questions about FL as we were transferring from out of town and continues to make herself available after we closed on our home. read more

I am so glad that I reached out to Philippa to sell our home and help us find our new home. She was always quick to respond to any communications and made the entire process seamless and easy. The home we were selling went under contract in under 24 hours and we found our new home almost as quickly! I couldn't have asked for more. read more

Philippa helped us with the purchase of a new home, and selling our home. She was great. We had to sell our home but stay in it till the close of the new home we were building. She made the transaction go smoothly. She was very nice, super informative, and proactive. read more

I was hired by a family member (a NonFlorida resident) to probate the estate of her late father, so you can imagine how difficult it is for the family during this time. My client decided that it was in the family's best interest to remove the inherited property from Probate, so that they can sell the home in a timely manner and avoid all the issues that Probate entails. When searching for Realtors in the local area, they were looking for someone who understands Florida probate and Florida homestead property laws.....Enters Philippa. One of the few Realtors I've met who understands Florida Probate, Florida homestead, and selling inherited property. To make a long story short, the home was sold in no time. Mind you, my client closed on the sale while back in her home state. Philippa, not only understands selling homes, but inherited property in and out of Probate! Lastly, but as important, Philippa is very compassionate. When you represent clients who have recently lost a loved one, like she does in her real estate practice, compassion is extremely important. Philippa is a wonderful person. So, for anyone looking for a Florida Realtor who is compassionate, can sell inherited homes like no other, and understands Florida Probate and Florida homestead property laws, I recommend Philippa! Philippa, I thank you! read more

Philippa is the best when it comes to your real estate needs. She gives clients personalized attention and is there for them each step of the process. read more

As a first time home-buyer that was rather suddenly put into the position of needing to quickly purchase a home (before a local grant program ended), I was nervous about taking this step. But Philippa's knowledge, confidence, and prompt communication helped me keep my cool throughout the entire process, and I was able to find and purchase my PERFECT first home in an unbelievably short 6 weeks! And because of her skillful negotiating, I even went to the closing table with $0 !!! This all still feels like a dream! Thank you Philippa!! read more