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Here's what our satisfied customers are saying about us:
Debra Pitell-Hauge and Lisa Sebastian recently helped me to both purchases a new home as well as sell my former home. I can hardly express my deep gratitude and appreciation for them both and I would like to take this opportunity to tell you some of the many ways Debra Pitell-Hauge and Lisa Sebastian are amazing examples of expert realtors and how they bring credit to your firm.Sincerely,Jean Priest
Jean Priest
10 February 2021, 02:40 AM
Debra-This will confirm that we have received funds. In terms of testimonial:I am very appreciative of the outstanding support I received from Debra throughout the process, which proved to be particularly challenging for me as a remote seller during the Covid pandemic. Debra did a great job of communicating, had a wealth of local knowledge and resources to draw upon, and helped solve several practical issues that we encountered with our particular listing. Very professional.Thanks again, Tom.
Thomas B Parent
06 July 2020, 16:58 PM
I wanted to reach out to you to compliment our Realtor, Debra Pitell-Hauge, for her work to secure our forever home. We have worked with Debra for several years now including two home purchases and one home sale and she has never let us down. Debra knows our family well and takes into consideration our specific needs. Debra was quick to schedule showings for us, including the same day for the house we ended up purchasing...there is no doubt that was one of the reasons we were able to secure the home. Debra cares about us as clients and people and is the only person we trust with our real estate needs. Debra was very quick with communicating with us and was often up late working on behalf of us. Debra expertly handled any issues we were having and resolved some big challenges in our process. Additionally, the people Debra referred us to for Title, Mortgage, and Insurance needs were outstanding and helped to speed up our process and save us money. Sincerely,Ryan and Madeline Chase
Ryan and Madeline Chase
06 July 2020, 15:21 PM
One Of The Very Best In The Business ! 5 Stars Plus.
William McCullough
05 March 2020, 20:22 PM
We couldn’t be happier with Debra’s attention to what type of home we were looking for, the price range we wanted to stay within, and her total professionalism throughout the home search process and eventually writing a contract and taking us step by step through to the closing.We have purchased 3 homes over the years prior to this purchase and Debra outshined every other realtor we ever worked with.Our specific requirements, of what we were looking for this time, were really strict and not an easy task to find us a home that fit. Debra was patient and never made us feel that our requirements were impossible and kept encouraging us that we would indeed find the right home and to keep looking until we found exactly the right one. We did find the perfect home that met all our requirements and even exceeded what we thought we would be able to purchase on our budget.This house is the perfect house for our retirement and we look forward to spending many years here.We really appreciate Debra and wanted to give her recognition for all her hard work. We most definitely will recommend Debra to anyone who is thinking of purchasing a property.
Ron & Marsha H.
17 June 2019, 15:56 PM
With the sale of our property now complete, I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to Debra Pitell-Hauge for the good job she did representing our interests and getting the sale completed. We have used Debra more than once in our real estate transactions and as always she was very professional, helpful and thoughtful. In addition, it’s a comfort knowing that an organization like Michael Saunders & Company is behind you, guiding you every step of the way. They make sure that no detail is left undone, and that there are no unexpected surprises. All in all, it was a pleasure working with this great team!
J. Hagen
18 December 2018, 02:42 AM
It's impossible to imagine a real estate agent who could have been more helpful or suitable for my individual needs than Debra Pitell-Hauge. With her assistance, I have purchased three and sold two houses within the past eight years. It was this last sale and purchase that challenged both of us to our limits. The house I was selling had a contract that fell through due to unbelievably difficult and demanding Buyers. That resulted in further renovations before the house could be listed a second time, which then resulted in a sale. Simultaneously, I had to back out of a contract on the house I was trying to purchase when the Inspector found serious structural issues with which the owner refused to manage in a timely fashion. Through all of this, Debra was always there, advising the next step or course of action and offering comfort and encouragement when my spirits began to sag. I would highly recommend Debra Pitell-Hauge as a knowledgeable, friendly, helpful guide through the real estate process.
Phyllis C.
17 December 2018, 03:46 AM
Debra came to us highly recommended and, after a bad experience with an agent from another agency, we were extremely impressed. When it came time to sell our home, we reached out to Debra as the only person we would trust with such an important decision. We are happy to say that she did not disappoint!Debra is the ultimate professional, but more than that is one of a kind. When we starting to plan for our sale, we scheduled a meeting with Debra who came to our home to discuss our options. It was clear to us that Debra had our best interest in mind and not just selling the house for a commission. Having also bought the house with Debra, she had detailed notes and paperwork from the purchased which helped to better market the home and to speed along the process. Debra’s attention to detail helped us to maximize our profits and lessen our stress about the process. Debra was always available for us and treated us as if we were her only clients. Debra worked around our schedule, which was often very limited, to get everything done with our deal including attending all important events such as the home inspection, walk through, and more. We both were in constant communication with Debra regarding a variety of needs, and she always returned our emails, calls, and texts extremely quickly, even at night and on the weekends.When it came time to sell our house, one of the biggest decisions of our lives, we needed someone we could trust to deliver what we needed; Debra did this and more. When we purchased our home, we felt like we earned a friend and an advocate for the rest of our lives. Four years later, our home sale further reinforced that feeling. Michael Saunders & Company is so lucky to have Debra Pitell-Hauge and we are so lucky she said “yes” when we asked for her services.
Ryan and Madeline C.
17 December 2018, 03:18 AM
Debra persevered through two separate listings of the same property, over the past two years, to achieve the proper price for our beautiful condo on the # 1 beach in America. She never discouraged us that we shouldn’t be listing our condo, at the price we were wanting to achieve. To date, the condo’s in the Grand Tower at the PBC has been priced to generate a quick sale. The proof has been, that they sell within a few days of being listed. This sale will finally raise the bar for future sales.When an offer came, Debra worked with the buyer to come to a satisfactory price for both parties.Debra builds a real rapport with the buyer and when an extension for the closing was required, the buyer was very agreeable. Debra handled all details pertaining to the sale which we appreciated immensely as we do not live in the Sarasota area for the summer.We are truly satisfied with Debra’s performance as our real estate agent.We will be recommending Debra to all our friends and acquaintances in the Sarasota Area.
Lois & Jerry C.
26 November 2018, 04:06 AM
Because of my husband’s ill health, I decided in January to look for a one story villa to replace our three story Siesta Key home. I have many friends who sell real estate, but didn’t want to create bad feelings by choosing one of them over the others. My brother had met Debra Pitell-Hauge at an event in their neighborhood, and suggested I retain her, which I did. In early January, Debra quickly found several villas for me, and I immediately chose one. Under Debra’s guidance, I closed on that one on January 29th. My next step was to sell our house on Siesta Key. I had enjoyed working with Debra, so listed it with her. I wanted to wait to show it until I could get my husband moved into the new villa. Meanwhile, Debra was busy preparing her sales materials, having a terrific video of the house made, and having postcards printed. We moved into our villa on March 19th, and on March 27th, the Michael Saunders caravan viewed the Siesta house. I have bought and sold quite a few homes in my life, but never had to face the complications of this one. There were some problems with the house we didn’t know about until inspection, and also the many stairs (with no elevator) turned off many buyers. The buyer Debra found for me created other problems. However, Debra powered through every complication, even after having been in a serious automobile accident, while keeping me sane and our buyer enthused about the purchase. On Thursday, June 21st, I closed on the sale, with Debra at my side. I don’t usually do testimonials, but my husband and I think Debra Pitell-Hauge is an exceptional Realtor. She is persistent without being pushy, (a trait we detest), very professional and yet warm, and extremely good at what she does. We think your organization is fortunate to have her, and I hope you will forward my comments to Michael.
Sandy W.
23 October 2018, 15:49 PM
