Diane Howard
Diane Howard
Vice President
Training & Education
Office Location
Carrollwood
13131 N. Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
Contact Information
Office: 813.712.3826
Cell: 813.778.2554
Email: dhoward@bhhsflpg.net
More About Diane
Diane has always had a sunny state of mind! Even though she lived and raised a family in Michigan, the sunshine state called her name. She, her husband Tony, their two children, grandchildren and her mother made the decision as a family to enjoy a better quality of life, so in 2016 they packed up and moved to Tampa Bay to enjoy the sunshine... and escape the snow!
Her real estate career started after she and her husband bought their second home. It was actually her husband who suggested she pursue real estate as a career because of her personality and experience in retail merchandising and sales. Over the past 30 years Diane has had the pleasure of managing offices in both Michigan and Florida - watching her agents flourish into successful business owners!
Outside of real estate, Diane's creative passion is home staging - she clearly can’t get enough of this industry! You can also catch her, her husband, and their family exploring the local community, spending time with their two precious grandchildren, or lounging in their backyard pool just soaking up the sweet Florida sunshine!
At her core, Diane simply loves working with people and seeing them succeed. Whether that means she's training her agents to exceed their goals or volunteering her time as the President of Dress For Success Tampa Bay's Board, which helps to empower women to reach their full potential, Diane is in the business of helping people and that's what motivates her!
Fun Facts:
Cabernet is totally her lucky color. Her first car was cabernet, she wore the color on her first date with her hubby, and it's Berkshire Hathaway HomeService's signature color!
On a cruise with her best girlfriends she once sang "My Guy" with the Temptations in the ''Miss Caribe" singing contest, and she won!
Hey, Dolly! She used to make a living playing with dolls... also known as dressing mannequins for a ladies retail chain store.
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Testimonials
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When I tell you ladies you guys I highly recommend u ladies get a 10/10 the process be so smooth always communicating they go above and beyond answer any questions actually put in work do research can’t complain about nothing literally nothing can’t wait to build apartments next ❤️💯💪🏽🫶🏽 1 down 16 to go ‼️💪🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽 THANK YOU LADIES THE NIKKI TEAM FOR THE WIN 🏆
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- Happy Llc
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Katelyn is fantastic!! She was very patient with me as I was pretty picky about the homes my husband and I wanted to see. Katelyn's communication during the whole process with us was impeccable! She was in constant communication to make sure our needs were being met. She went above and beyond to accommodate us in booking more homes too see in a day than she was comfortable with. We really did appreciate that! My husband and I highly recommend Katelyn! We have recommended Katelyn to our friends and family, and can't say enough about our experience with her. Thank you so much for all you have done for us to find us our perfect home💜
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- Joy Mccabe
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This training was very helpful with practical suggestions for successfully farming a neighborhood. I would love more panels like this to see how other successful agents within our brokerage are doing different activities to grow their business! Thanks for all the great info and for assembling such a great panel too
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- Stacy Fast
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Stephanie set the bar REALLY high. She was absolutely incredible to work with the whole time. Constant communication, explained things well, helped us with whatever we needed, and was so sweet the whole time! We've never had a realtor consistently go above and beyond the way Stephanie did, and we would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor.
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- Ellen Howes
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Although, we were only recently introduced to Venessa Finazzo, you would have thought we had known each other forever. Venessa was responsive, knowledgeable, professional, and personable.
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- Andrew Fickett
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When I tell you ladies you guys I highly recommend u ladies get a 10/10 the process be so smooth always communicating they go above and beyond answer any questions actually put in work do research can’t complain about nothing literally nothing can’t wait to build apartments next ❤️💯💪🏽🫶🏽 1 down 16 to go ‼️💪🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽 THANK YOU LADIES THE NIKKI TEAM FOR THE WIN 🏆
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- Happy Llc
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Mrs. Rhonda is the absolute best. This was the second time I’ve bought a home with her. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to do it again in the distant future.
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- Clint R Randolph
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I usually buy direct without a realtor but this experience was very simple and encountered no unexpected issues.
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- Edward M Sockalosky
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Chi Nemeth was a fantastic buyers agent. Communication was fast and reliable, and scheduling appointments and showings was easy. Their expertise and patience helped avoid properties that would likely have had issues, and then they helped negotiate a great contract when it was time. Not all agents will take the extra time to wait to close the right deal, but Chi worked in our best interest and took the time needed to be sure we would be happy with the deal for years to come!
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- Benjamin Aric Hauser
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We had great service and everyone we worked with was very helpful and responsive to our questions, specially Carrie.
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- Mary Beth Johnson
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Oh my where do we start?! I had started this testimonial and was about done then unfortunately had to step away and my system did not save my incompleted submission. The seemless result, is us ultimately expressing the same gratitude! Our realtor, Melissa Jolis is an exceptional human being! We were completely taken aback by her benevolence, attentiveness and utimatley, her tenacity! Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fl Properties Group is fortunate to have Melissa Jolis on their team and we were blessed to have Melissa guide and protect us through the process of purchasing our first home!!!! We can't thank her enough!!! Thank you Melissa !!!!❤️🤲🏠✨ Warmest Regards Carol & Jon D Wilson Jr
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- Carol Wilson
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Theresa was amazing and very easy to work with. Very knowledgeable and made everything stress free. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.
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- David Logue
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Chi Nemeth was a fantastic buyers agent. Communication was fast and reliable, and scheduling appointments and showings was easy. Their expertise and patience helped avoid properties that would likely have had issues, and then they helped negotiate a great contract when it was time. Not all agents will take the extra time to wait to close the right deal, but Chi worked in our best interest and took the time needed to be sure we would be happy with the deal for years to come!
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- Benjamin Aric Hauser
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Morgan was great to work with and really went above and beyond throughout the whole process of selling my home. She was always clear about what to expect, kept me updated, and thought of so many small details and issues that never would have crossed my mind. Any time something came up, she was available, responsive, and quick to help get it taken care of. She made the whole process a lot easier and less stressful, and I’d definitely recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell.
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- James
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Ken was and is always exemplary; he never stopped going above and beyond for us. What impressed us most wasn't just his knowledge of the market; it was his professionalism, patience, and persistence. He was always honest about our options, communicated constantly, negotiated thoughtfully, and never made us feel pressured. He stayed positive, adjusted the strategy, and kept moving forward. In the end, his hard work paid off, and we successfully sold our home. Real estate isn't just about putting a sign in the yard; it's about navigating complex negotiations, solving problems, and keeping clients focused when the process becomes stressful. Ken did all of that with integrity and genuine care. We couldn't recommend him more highly. If you're looking for someone who will work tirelessly for you and be a trusted advisor throughout the entire process, Ken is exactly the person you want in your corner.
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- Luke Carmody
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Had a great experience working with Melissa Jolis! She bent over backwards to get the deal done.
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- Zachary Henard
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Diane was such an amazing instructor throughout the week of FAU! Her wealth of knowledge and experience in the real estate industry really showed throughout the entire course. What I appreciated the most was how she took the time to thoroughly answer all of my questions and made sure I understood the information. Her guidance, patience, and willingness to share her knowledge made this experience even more valuable. Thank you, Diane, for everything you taught us and for helping make the start of my real estate journey such a great experience!
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- Phil Ciampini
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Tiffany was absolutely amazing! She drove hours for us and showed us houses via FaceTime since we were moving from Ohio. She was patient when things got stressful for us. She didn’t try to push us into a house we weren’t totally sold on. She knew her stuff, and if she wasn’t sure, she wasn’t afraid to ask the questions since she never worked in north port/port Charlotte area! When she was on vacation and we were in Florida, she coordinated with Maddie to show us homes! They both did a great job for us! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
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- Debra J Cotter
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Ley Miller and Cynthia Coreano did a fantastic job. I feel like they did everything they could to make this a smooth and painless ordeal. Ley was very patient, as it is a strenuous process looking for the right house as well as selling one at the same time. Cynthia stayed on top of all of the paperwork involved in both transactions. They both paid attention and were meticulous to every detail. My wife and I got exactly what we wanted in selling our home and buying our forever home. I would highly recommend them whether your purchasing and/or selling your home.
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- Miguel A Ramirez
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Stephanie set the bar REALLY high. She was absolutely incredible to work with the whole time. Constant communication, explained things well, helped us with whatever we needed, and was so sweet the whole time! We've never had a realtor consistently go above and beyond the way Stephanie did, and we would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor.
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- Ellen Howes
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She did a great job!
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- Judith R Marohn
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Excellent service through the whole process of selling our property.
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- Congregation Inc.
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Katelyn is fantastic!! She was very patient with me as I was pretty picky about the homes my husband and I wanted to see. Katelyn's communication during the whole process with us was impeccable! She was in constant communication to make sure our needs were being met. She went above and beyond to accommodate us in booking more homes too see in a day than she was comfortable with. We really did appreciate that! My husband and I highly recommend Katelyn! We have recommended Katelyn to our friends and family, and can't say enough about our experience with her. Thank you so much for all you have done for us to find us our perfect home💜
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- Joy Mccabe
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I usually buy direct without a realtor but this experience was very simple and encountered no unexpected issues.
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- Edward M Sockalosky
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I'm tremendously pleased with the work that Donna put in to sell my home. She's a great communicator, she really went the extra mile to research comparables in the area to set pricing, and knows all of those idiosyncratic rules unique to Florida when selling real estate. She ultimately got a great price for me and I couldn't be more pleased with the entire process.
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- Mary E Howard
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Made it very easy!
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- Harlie James Hartman
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I just finished Forever Agent University, and it was an incredible experience! I gained so much valuable information and insight, with excellent instruction from Diane and great guest speakers sharing their expertise on the many different facets of real estate. Feeling even more excited and motivated as I begin this new journey!
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- Phil Ciampini
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We had great service and everyone we worked with was very helpful and responsive to our questions, specially Carrie.
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- Mary Beth Johnson
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Ken was and is always exemplary; he never stopped going above and beyond for us. What impressed us most wasn't just his knowledge of the market; it was his professionalism, patience, and persistence. He was always honest about our options, communicated constantly, negotiated thoughtfully, and never made us feel pressured. He stayed positive, adjusted the strategy, and kept moving forward. In the end, his hard work paid off, and we successfully sold our home. Real estate isn't just about putting a sign in the yard; it's about navigating complex negotiations, solving problems, and keeping clients focused when the process becomes stressful. Ken did all of that with integrity and genuine care. We couldn't recommend him more highly. If you're looking for someone who will work tirelessly for you and be a trusted advisor throughout the entire process, Ken is exactly the person you want in your corner.
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- Luke Carmody
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Excellent service through the whole process of selling our property.
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- Congregation Inc.
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Theresa was amazing and very easy to work with. Very knowledgeable and made everything stress free. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.
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- David Logue
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Mrs. Rhonda is the absolute best. This was the second time I’ve bought a home with her. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to do it again in the distant future.
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- Clint R Randolph
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John made the experience feel much easier than other realtors I’ve worked with in prior real estate transactions. He’s a bright light!
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- David Michael Altshul
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The full transaction was easy and Heather stayed in contact with us the entire time
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- Harrison James Andrews
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John made the experience feel much easier than other realtors I’ve worked with in prior real estate transactions. He’s a bright light!
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- David Michael Altshul
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Morgan was great to work with and really went above and beyond throughout the whole process of selling my home. She was always clear about what to expect, kept me updated, and thought of so many small details and issues that never would have crossed my mind. Any time something came up, she was available, responsive, and quick to help get it taken care of. She made the whole process a lot easier and less stressful, and I’d definitely recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell.
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- James
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Had a great experience working with Melissa Jolis! She bent over backwards to get the deal done.
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- Zachary Henard
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Although, we were only recently introduced to Venessa Finazzo, you would have thought we had known each other forever. Venessa was responsive, knowledgeable, professional, and personable.
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- Andrew Fickett
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Working with Francine was relaxing as she took care of all aspects of the entire transaction. She was very attentive and made time for every concern that came up. We felt very lucky to have her as our real estate agent.
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- Dimitrios B
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Andrea was a true professional! From the first day, she communicated constantly with us about the sale of our home. She taught us a lot of new ideas, including suggesting someone to deep clean and hired staging for our home. She scheduled an open house the first Saturday and helped us with many showings. She was also vital to us through the inspections, contracts and closing. We know we would not have been successful in selling our house without her. We will be recommending Andrea and your company to anyone selling their home. Thank you, Andrea. Hank and Marilyn Nalewajek
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- Marilyn Nalewajek
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Working with Francine was relaxing as she took care of all aspects of the entire transaction. She was very attentive and made time for every concern that came up. We felt very lucky to have her as our real estate agent.
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- Dimitrios B
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Made it very easy!
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- Harlie James Hartman
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I have worked with Bob Gascon with Berkshire for over 15 years now. We purchase and sell a lot of properties and I would trust Bob with anything. When he recommended we work with Christina Vari for our mobile home sale, I’m so glad he did! She went out of the way every step and endured the property was ready for showings, held frequent open houses and communicated with us all the time while we were out of state. We could count on her to get things done the way we would do them ourselves. From cleaning to replacing the batteries in the thermostat, it’s not something the agent would do, but she did without hesitation. 100% will continue to recommend both Bob and Christina to all my friends and family!
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- Natalia R Carew
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Christine Hubbert is probably the finest realtor I have worked with. I have been blessed with many houses during my lifetime, and have been on both the purchasing and selling of those properties. The marketing approach she employed was very effective, and her attention to detail was exciting to watch. I like to find ways to improve whatever I am involved in, but I was unable find ways to improve her strategy in how she sold our home. I recommend her to all who enjoy professionalism at its finest. Dr. Henry L. DePolo, DC
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- Henry Louis Depolo
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Christine and her team are excellent! Christine went beyond our expectations of a realtor. She's very professional and creative in her marketing skills. Christine became more of a friend who cared for us and did everything to help us sell our house. She's the best realtor we ever had. ❤️
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- Myrna Depolo
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Oh my where do we start?! I had started this testimonial and was about done then unfortunately had to step away and my system did not save my incompleted submission. The seemless result, is us ultimately expressing the same gratitude! Our realtor, Melissa Jolis is an exceptional human being! We were completely taken aback by her benevolence, attentiveness and utimatley, her tenacity! Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fl Properties Group is fortunate to have Melissa Jolis on their team and we were blessed to have Melissa guide and protect us through the process of purchasing our first home!!!! We can't thank her enough!!! Thank you Melissa !!!!❤️🤲🏠✨ Warmest Regards Carol & Jon D Wilson Jr
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- Carol Wilson
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Iryna made buying a home in Tampa Bay a lot more manageable than I expected. She knows the market well, answered every question I threw at her without making me feel rushed, and helped me land exactly what I was looking for. The whole process was less stressful than it had any right to be, that's mostly on her. Genuinely glad I found her.
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- Pavlo Ha
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Iryna made buying a home in Tampa Bay a lot more manageable than I expected. She knows the market well, answered every question I threw at her without making me feel rushed, and helped me land exactly what I was looking for. The whole process was less stressful than it had any right to be, that's mostly on her. Genuinely glad I found her.
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- Pavlo Ha
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Andrea was a true professional! From the first day, she communicated constantly with us about the sale of our home. She taught us a lot of new ideas, including suggesting someone to deep clean and hired staging for our home. She scheduled an open house the first Saturday and helped us with many showings. She was also vital to us through the inspections, contracts and closing. We know we would not have been successful in selling our house without her. We will be recommending Andrea and your company to anyone selling their home. Thank you, Andrea. Hank and Marilyn Nalewajek
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- Marilyn Nalewajek
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I have worked with Bob Gascon with Berkshire for over 15 years now. We purchase and sell a lot of properties and I would trust Bob with anything. When he recommended we work with Christina Vari for our mobile home sale, I’m so glad he did! She went out of the way every step and endured the property was ready for showings, held frequent open houses and communicated with us all the time while we were out of state. We could count on her to get things done the way we would do them ourselves. From cleaning to replacing the batteries in the thermostat, it’s not something the agent would do, but she did without hesitation. 100% will continue to recommend both Bob and Christina to all my friends and family!
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- Natalia R Carew
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All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating
