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In 2012 my husband and I purchased a condo in Beachplace on Longboat key and enjoyed spending part of our winter vacations in this beautiful spot, often with our family or friends. But as our family grew we found we needed more room so we decided to sell the condo and build a larger home on the mainland in Sarasota. Our real estate agent at the time took us to Esplanade By Siesta Key, we fell in love with this community and built our home there. We decided to sell the condo but two different agents were unsuccessful in finding a buyer for us.One of the first people we had met in Esplanade was Debra Pitell-Hauge and while talking to her discovered that she was very successful at selling condos at Beachplace. We filed that information as we had decided by this point that we would rent the unit while we got ourselves situated in our new home. Debra continued to keep us apprised of the real estate news at Beachplace and sent us listings that she felt were comparable to our unit in the hopes of enticing us to sell. We were having no trouble renting the unit so for the time being left the idea of selling alone. But Debra was persistent and eventually brought us an idea of an offer that we just had to consider. She knew that it was a seller’s market and suggested a price that we could probably get for our unit. My husband and I both thought it was way overpriced but we also felt that Debra knew her stuff and so we agreed to list for 90 days to see what would happen. After only hours of being listed we couldn’t believe it when Debra brought us a full price cash offer with no conditions! We were “gobsmacked” to say the least that Debra had delivered exactly what she had promised and were sorry that we had ever doubted her ability to read the market and find the perfect buyer for our property.Debra was scheduled to go out of town shortly after we signed the agreement but was still able to find agents to check the A/C, locate extra keys for the buyer and coordinate a myriad of other closing details from afar. We couldn’t have asked for a more thorough, detail oriented agent to initiate, proceed through the details and conclude this sale than Debra. She succeeded where others had failed to sell our property and we only wish we had met her sooner! When others ask us to recommend an agent to buy or sell their property, Debra is the person we will suggest.Two very happy sellers,Carol and Gino Lombardi
12 August 2021, 16:23 PM
Good afternoon Sharon, In my 40 years as a real estate attorney and after handling 1000’s of closings, I rarely comment on the roles and actions of the real estate agents involved in the deal. In this case I am making an exception. We just closed a complicated and difficult transaction today. Without their knowledge, professionalism and their ability to come up with innovative solutions I do not believe the parties would have been able to navigate the issues or that the outcome would have been nearly as pleasant for all involved. I just thought you should know. Tim Tim Shaw | Board Certified Real Estate Law
Tim Shaw
10 June 2021, 18:50 PM
Lisa did a wonderful job of keeping me informed of what needed to be done during the sale of my house. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor.
Linda Vendeland
29 May 2021, 14:42 PM
Dear Michael Saunders, I am writing on behalf of your agent Lisa Sebastian who was my realtor in listing my property at 6860 Whitman Court, Sarasota, Manatee County. Initially meeting Lisa, I felt at ease and very comfortable in discussing my needs. She was always helpful in every aspect in making suggestions for selling my property, often going out of her way, going the extra mile by placing extra staging items on the counters and bathrooms, and helpful hints for staging in the other rooms, making the home more appealing to the buyers' eye. Lisa was always on time for any scheduled meetings, always conducted herself in a professional manor. She is knowledgeable of the current real estate market and trends. It was a pleasure working with Lisa and I look forward to working with her again when I purchase a new home. I certainly would not hesitate to refer her to anyone I know who is looking to sell or to purchase a home. Respectfully yours, Greg Gregory 4/2/21
Greg G.
06 April 2021, 16:24 PM
Lisa / Debra were very responsive, detailed and most importantly, creative... given we bought the house "sight unseen" from Boston. Strongly recommend them...a good team!
Rick
29 March 2021, 18:24 PM
Within two days, we were referred to Michael Saunders Realty, and specifically to your associate Debra Pitell-Haugh. Almost immediately, Debra made contact with us, and from the very beginning, we were confident through her efficient and positive approach, we had selected the most efficient individual to represent us in our search. She listened intently to our desires. Debra handled all our questions and requests, showing us the utmost respect and giving us advice in all aspects of our quest. Her pleasing personality, dedication to your firm, and sincere desire to place us where we would be most comfortable and happy lead to an extremely quick sale. Debra handled all our questions and requests, showing us the utmost respect and giving us advice in all aspects of our quest. Her pleasing personality, dedication to your firm, and sincere desire to place us where we would be most comfortable and happy lead to an extremely quick sale.Best Regards,Linda F. Darnstadt
Bill and LInda Darnstadt
11 February 2021, 03:09 AM
We recently purchased a property listed by Lisa Sebastian and have been so impressed with the level of service we received. Lisa ensured a seamless process; she was attentive to every detail and always available to us when questions would arise. Overall, she made it an excellent experience, and we highly recommend her! Rob & Shelley Roberts
10 February 2021, 19:36 PM
We recently purchased a property listed by Lisa Sebastian and have been so impressed with the level of service we received. Lisa ensured a seamless process; she was attentive to every detail and always available to us when questions would arise. Overall, she made it an excellent experience, and we highly recommend her!Rob & Shelley Roberts
10 February 2021, 03:02 AM
As to our real estate transaction, I just can't thank you sufficiently. You carried it off with excellence, technique, and style. I am forever grateful! May you be blessed in all you do and are. Peace and Joy,Ellen King
10 February 2021, 02:49 AM
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
