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"We would like to share how fortunate we were to have David Zachos help us sell two island properties. The latest property needed someone who apprecia… Read Moreted the listing's positive characteristics and David was the perfect realtor for the job. He is considerate, patient, knowledgeable and the most professional broker we have had the pleasure to deal with. David supported us at every critical phase of the selling process and consistently worked towards the ultimate goal, a smooth and successful closing. We would certainly recommend David as a most professional, helpful and focused realtor." Read Less

"Relocating from the Midwest to Lakewood Ranch, FL felt like a huge leap, but working with Ryan Zachos made the entire experience not only smooth, but … Read Moretruly enjoyable. We first discovered Ryan through his insightful Instagram posts, where he shares thoughtful, authentic content about local communities, lifestyles, and home types. Because he grew up in the area and still lives there, his perspective was exactly what we needed.
From our very first virtual call, Ryan impressed us. He asked smart questions, listened to our needs, and immediately went to work. When we scheduled an in-person visit to tour communities and available homes, he was generous with his time and came provided us with options that aligned with what we were looking for. Thanks to his guidance, we found our dream home.
Ryan also helped us negotiate a fair offer that fit our budget while exceeding our expectations in terms of community, lifestyle, and overall value. His professionalism, local expertise, and genuine care for his clients set him apart.
Whether you’re relocating or already local, I highly recommend connecting with Ryan. He’s the kind of real estate agent who makes you feel confident, supported, and excited about the journey ahead." Read Less

"Nick was great and very patient with all of our questions as we were in the process of making our permanent residence in Venice FL from MN. I would h… Read Moreighly recommend Nick since he is well versed in the Sarasota and Venice areas. Nick made the process easy and reassured us on the home buying decisions we made. He is friendly and professional and willing to help us out anytime even after we closed on our new property." Read Less

"Nick was FANTASTIC! He is a relocation expert and found us the most amazing property near the beach with a quick and seamless close. Highly recommend."

"We had a great experience working with David. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and always gave us honest and helpful feedback. He took the tim… Read Moree to understand our needs and, since we were out of state, went above and beyond to show us many homes.
David was always quick to respond to our questions and made the entire process—from finding the right home to finalizing the details and closing—smooth and stress-free. Most importantly, we always felt that he was on our side and looking out for our best interests.
We would highly recommend David to anyone looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, responsive, honest, and truly cares about his clients." Read Less

"Nick helped us with a Venice relocation- he was knowledgeable about the area and the neighborhoods, was flexible with his schedule and stayed on top o… Read Moref the business side of purchasing our villa. The agency has excellent TikTok videos that helped us hone in on areas that would suit our lifestyle. Definitely recommend" Read Less


"Dave Zachos was amazing in closing out the sale of our house! Even though we reduced the price of our house, and reached a point of not going any lo… Read Morewer, David Zachos negotiated a lower price without compromising our out-of-pocket funds by negotiating a lower commission fee from the buyer's agent. David Zachos kept us in the loop every step of the way, and personally answering his cell phone most of the time. The times we left messages; he was always prompt in calling us back.
Additionally, Daivd is resourceful. When we needed a second opinion on cost for any repairs or termite expenses, he was able to obtain lower costs from his list of contractors! Also, he was successful in negotiating splitting the costs of repairs and termite expenses with the buyer.
David was professional and up front with us. When asked to provide a cost breakdown of expenses and closing cost, he was able to send it to us right away.
Overall, we were pleased with his performance and how smoothly the sale went. We certainly would recommend him to others!" Read Less

"Nick was great! Living in the Midwest and looking for a place in FL can be a challenge but Nick helped us navigate our search and purchase. He sent us… Read More listings based on our preferences and was available when we traveled to FL to tour them. He is extremely knowledgable about the area and highly recommended if you’re in the market." Read Less


"We lucked out to find Ryan on Zillow. This was our first home and we purchased while living in Germany where I am stationed. He was extremely patient and was always willing to help. He was honest and … Read Moretold us the truth about homes we were interested in and neighborhoods. He made several trips to virtually show us home across the county and bent over backwards for us. Some realtors don't treat you as their number on client, well he did...even if I wasn't. I can promise you he will earn your trust as he did with me and he will be the realtor I go to when I buy again and would be willing to put my name on the line to refer him to family and friends. A true GEM!!" Read Less
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