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December 2023 by Eric S.
I chose the best realty team in Tampa! From the moment I signed the listing contract, I felt their entire office was on the case to sell my house. They provided assistance with literally everything! From pricing, to showing, to closing... they were on top of it at all times. I felt I became part of their family the way they took such good care of me. I had written a review previously, nine days after listing without the house being sold yet ( I listed the week before Thanksgiving so more people were interested in buying turkeys than houses). But it was so obvious to me that the quality and effort these guys were putting into my sale would pay off soon, I had to share my opinion immediately with everyone. Well, 4 days after I posted my review, my house sold!! Barely 2 weeks on the market and it was a done deal! I was able to immediately move forward with all the plans my wife and I had made for once the house sold. Thank you ALL at Tampa Bay Home Team!!!
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December 2023 by Samantha VanCleave
If I could give negative stars I would. Our dealings with David Ferrara, Amy Sias, and later in the whole debacle- Joe Kipping- was nothing but a nightmare! Absolutely egregious the way the sale of our home was handled. I'm astounded in the absolute incompetence (or evil) that happened here. Don't hire these people if you know what's good for you. Especially David Ferrara. He will not represent you like he says he is and he will bend to the other side when the going gets tough, and then make YOU bend to the other side so that he and his people can get the deal done and get their money and then leave you in the cold. EVERYONE in this transaction has been made whole except for us, the sellers, that HIRED David. After the closing on 12.15.23, we had to fight with the Great American Title Company to get our stuff over to the title company here so we can close next week! And did David stand up for us? Nah. Amy Sias the transaction coordinator wasn’t any better. Big thank you to her for ASSUMING everything was good (on the FIRST transaction) because she wasn't hearing back from the other side... MAKE THAT MAKE SENSE. And Joe Kipping- the broker isn’t any better. We were pursuing the escrow payment from the first buyer that fell through (which was rightfully ours), then that buyer and his lender basically blackmailed us into giving it back so they would release the FHA number to the new and APPROVED buyer SO WE COULD CLOSE ON TIME; these two (David and Joe) basically backed us into a corner and we signed the release under DURESS. Pretty sure he’s the most incompetent (or evilest) one of them all- that Joe. MULTITUDES of empty promises and lackluster follow up with the other side. Don't be excited about their low fees, because in this case, you truly get what you pay for, and you will work your tail off, telling them what they need to do. Their IGNORANCE has cost us THOUSANDS. I hope they can sleep good at night, because we sure don’t.
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December 2023 by SKC
The whole Tampa Bay Home Team was great to work with!! They were quick to respond, kept us informed, and guided us through both the home selling and buying process. The overall process went very smoothly and seamlessly. They provided honest feedback and helped guide us through the entire process. They have a great team!! Thanks for the great work!
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December 2023 by Eric Sanchez
Since I have worked with several real estate firms as a 35-year Tampa resident and former realtor myself, I must say my decision to retain Tampa Bay Home Team as my listing agent has been an enlightening experience. Not all brokers are the same. TBHT leaves others in the dust.They set the bar at a whole new level of excellence. While other outfits only pursue securing the listing contract for your home, this company actually pursues GETTING YOUR HOUSE SOLD! They have been THE ABSOLUTE BEST group of professionals I could have entrusted the sale of my home to. They have all truly treated me like family from the start. From direct assistance in getting my home ready for viewing to aerial drone photos for the home portfolio to gifting me delicious top-drawer pies for the holidays, TBHT has made me feel I am their VIP client at all times. They are an army of dedicated realtors ALL sharing the tasks of coordinating efforts while using an arsenal of marketing tools to get the necessary exposure for a successful sale. I have not only met and worked with a great bunch of real estate pros, I have made new friends. If you need 110% focus, expertise and resources to make the successful sale of your property a reality, TBHT is definitely the team you need in your corner for the job! My situation required me to put my place up for sale A WEEK BEFORE Thanksgiving, right in the middle of the holidays! (not the best timing in my opinion) But with the constant efforts and hard work of my agents through on-line resources, accurate pricing, open houses, lock box services, etc., we are already fielding our first offer LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER Thanksgiving! The secret to their success is simple - THEY PUT IN THE WORK! They have EARNED a 6-star review in my book! Thanks so much!
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December 2023 by Shane Law
Wow!!! What unbelievable service from Christina K and team. Sold our family home in three days…. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to sell their home fast and for full asking price
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October 2023 by T.M. P. S
The cameraman came out today to take the pictures of my home. In all my years 64 I never saw the service that was more than a five star. He was a phenomenal photographer. He took time out and answered my questions , was respectful, put on my things back, they have negotiated and I can go on and on. All I want to say was he was kin, respectful and went out of his way. This realty company has the nicest people . David the realtor , his assistant is the same way. I only wish more people in our world could demonstrate this kind of service. David my realtor is so thorough and sits down with you and goes over every step of the process. It is more about money with them . It is about service . I wish every company could follows the examples of these three people.
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October 2023 by Myeongji Welch
My experience with Julio Torres, Christina Kipping, and Joseph Kipping was marked by perceived bias, poor communication, and insufficient guidance.When I asked if we had a mortgage contingency, an inspection contingency, and an appraisal contingency, Julio texted me, ‘We just have the appraisal contingency. Dont need an inspection contingency. Dont need a mortgage contingency… you are already pre-approved. That's more or less for people that had an offer accepted without a pre-approval letter. You are still very much protected’, which is not necessarily true as pre-approval is not a guarantee. Later, he said we had a mortgage contingency and an inspection contingency for 7 days. He provided conflicting information regarding the contingency, which raised concerns about his understanding of the contract.About the home inspection, Julio texted me, "You will not need wind mitigation or 4Pt." I can't fathom purchasing a house without a home inspection. Once more, he was not acting in our best interests, but later we found out that the advice was actually from Joseph Kipping, a broker. Julio Torres informed us that his home inspectors were unavailable for an extended period, causing me to hire inspectors independently. Right after the inspection, Julio Torres rushed us to sign the inspection contingency release before we even received the inspection report. When I asked for a $1,000 seller credit for miscellaneous repairs, Julio said they wouldn’t accept it, representing the seller, instead of us. However, the seller did accept it.Joseph Kipping's involvement was equally disappointing, as he offered questionable advice regarding inspection requirements, indicating a lack of consideration for our best interests.Christina Kipping's handling of our real estate transaction was characterized by a lack of competence, unfulfilled promises, and a disregard for client satisfaction. Christina assured me that a seller-provided survey was sufficient, but this assurance turned out to be inaccurate, leading to confusion and delays when the title company could not provide insurance coverage due to the survey's certification issues.The final walk-through of the property was a disaster. Christina didn't ensure that the property was clean and empty. The house had furniture, junk, clutter, and even leftovers in the refrigerator. She said she would arrange for cleaning and junk removal in the afternoon to get us to close, stating she is a person of her word, adding unnecessary stress to the closing process and breaching professionalism standards. Even after closing, Christina failed to provide the garbage collection schedule, despite stating that she would find out and let me know. Moreover, my specific requests for the cleaning of the oven and dishwasher were left incomplete. I hope this helps them improve their services for future clients.
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September 2023 by David Fried
Mike Miller is awesome! I went through several realtors before selecting him. There was no comparison. Mike was very flexible, always made himself available (even on weekends and nights), and was very dilligent in helping me locate my dream house. He is very personable and has a can do attitude. He will not stop until you find what you are looking for. He takes on responsibilities that are not his own and does everything he can to facilitate communication between all parties and meet deadlines. If I ever get a home again in this area I will be sure to select Mike.
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August 2023 by Taylor Gaskins
Megan Tovey was my realtor, and was spectacular throughout the entire process. She was very attentive, and aggressive in her pursuit of finding the perfect property for my family and I. Megan made herself available at any time to answer any of my questions and handle any concerns or issues that came up. Even after the sale was final she helped me out a few times over the coming weeks with small details and information I needed. I can’t thank her enough, and wouldn’t buy a house with another realtor moving forward. If you want a motivated and driven realtor who will make it happen and handle all the details for you, Megan would be an awesome fit for you. She is an asset to the Tampa Bay Home Team and anyone searching for a home. Thanks Megan!!
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August 2023 by A Camp
There’s no way we could express the thankfulness and appreciation we have for Mike Miller as our realtor and the whole team into one review. Our process of moving to Florida from Georgia was… a journey! Mike was an incredible beacon of light through the entire experience. His consistency in communication and availability was phenomenal. We knew he was there for us 24/7 through the entire course. Our family will be forever grateful for all the hard work he did assisting us in getting the home our kids will grow in and we will love for years and years to come. Mike will always be the guy we recommend our friends and family to reach out to for buying and selling their homes.
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July 2023 by Luis Alvarez
Julio Torres was our real estate agent. From the beginning of our process of buying the house in Florida Julio was very professional, organized, and kept constant communication with us. I have bought multiple houses, and this is the first time we have had a real estate agent that was this organized and professional. He walked us through every single process and paperwork. I would recommend him to everyone who is looking to buy or sell a house. Outstanding service.
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July 2023 by Leigh Bailey
TJ Forgas was great! He is very knowledgeable and was great at explaining the in and outs of real estate to a first time buyer like me. He went spent a ton of time thoroughly and patiently answering all of my questions. He is detail oriented. He followed up with me multiple times to make sure I was taken care of. It was lovely working with him!
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July 2023 by Sarah
David Farrara was amazing! He helped me find my dream starter home in just a few weeks. He was easy to contact and easy to work with. He cares about finding people their dream home and making it as easy as possible!
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July 2023 by Kim Owen Mazur
Wonderful experience. Hard working and helpful. I would highly recommend. Christina was so caring and when we were out of town went in our place. Made buying so pleasurable.
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June 2023 by Phoenix Dickson
We had the pleasure of working with Julio. He is absolutely amazing. He is a very dedicated, honest, professional realtor that works hard to find your dream home. We highly recommend Julio! He will see repeat business from us and our family/friends! Sincerely, The Dickson’s
