My home purchase is still in process but Kristy has been so efficient, so professional and so helpful, I am moved to publicly thank and recommend her even before we get to closing. I live in New Mexico and am purchasing a second home in the Sarasota. From the onset, Kristy has proven exceptional in ascertaining my needs and interests and referring only appropriate listings via her portal. Once a good candidate home was located, she was a great representative in negotiating price and, following contract, has been proactive and helpful in in arranging inspections and estimates for repairs (the sellers preferred to give a credit at closing vs taking care of things themselves). Her communication with the sellers through their realtor has been impeccable. Although we've not yet met in person I am very much looking forward to that opportunity. I couldn't have a better relator - Thanks, Kristy!
Kristy really knows the market and was able to give us excellent referrals when buying our home. It is obvious she values relationships and the industry. She does more than what is expected. Her honesty and work ethic is superior. It was a pleasure working with someone who remained calm and professional even during the ups and downs of buying and selling a home. Kristy is a true gem!
Kristy is the best realtor we have ever worked with. She is very efficient, well-organized and knowledgeable. She is so willing to go beyond what is normally expected, promptly returning calls and getting back with answers to our questions. Our experience with your organization and Kristy was very positive, resulting in a smooth closing on our new home. Kristy is a very large asset to your real estate organization.
In the past 5 years I have both purchased and sold a home with Kristy Sommers' capable assistance. There aren't enough superlatives to describe my experience with Kristy - she is extremely knowledgable and professional and unconditionally ethical and trustworthy. She is a fantastic communicator, factual and accurate yet kind and considerate as well. As buyer and seller I completely trusted that she had my best interests in mind. Her guidance and integrity were invaluable in both instances. Kristy's length of experience in the Sarasota market also means she has a wealth of resources and resource people to draw upon. She went the extra mile in helping me prepare my house for sale this summer which was especially helpful as that transaction was conducted long distance.
Kristy Has been an ideal Agent to work with. It has been my pleasure meeting Kristy.
Your company was very professional. Kristy Sommers was wonderful! We are very happy with your company and services. We would recommend (and already have) your company and Kristy Sommers to anyone, she is the best!
Kristy was such a blessing for my family and I when we were searching for a new house. Because of my job relocation from Illinois to Florida I needed to find a home in a very short time. When I was first introduced to Kristy through my Illinois realtors I had about a month and a half before my company was expecting me to be in the Florida office. This was a very stressful scenario and the worst part about it was that I didn't have a lot of time or means to come to Florida for more than one visit to house hunt. From the very beginning of our phone and email conversations Kristy was very understanding of our situation and did a great deal to ease my mind that all would work out even in this short time. She jumped right in and got to know my wife and I and what we were looking for over the phone and email. She was very receptive to our discussions and what we were looking for in a home. She was really quick to start the internet hunt and posted many homes to her MLS listing daily for our review, ratings and comments. All of our collected research was leading towards one weekend of house hunting. Because of our busy schedule back home and my wife's work and kids schedules I came to Florida for one weekend by myself to look at homes with Kristy. Kristy set aside her entire weekend for me and assured me that we would see any and every house on our list. When I first met Kristy face to face I instantly felt comfortable with her. She is extremely kind and re-assuring and handled my stress and hurried pace wonderfully. As I mentioned she set aside her entire weekend for me with the majority of homes being seen on Saturday and having Sunday as a day to see homes again or anything additional we needed too. That first Saturday I think we spent 12 hours together looking at homes and then into the night discussing the options and weighing everything we'd seen against each other. If I had more time I'm sure we would have spread that out but it was such an intense day and Kristy never ONCE showed any signs of fatigue, frustration or just being 'over it'. Quite the opposite in fact she was very complimentary of how I was handling both the intensity of seeing so many homes, the confusion of remembering which home had which feature and the inherent pressure I felt to buy our family home without my wife there. I joked with her that she's part realtor and part psychiatrist. Even after we parted late in the evening Kristy went home and wrote emails to sellers and set up early morning meetings with the homeowners/builders that I was most interested in. So come Sunday morning we had a definitive plan of attack and we jumped right in again. There were many highs and lows throughout the weekend as homes I was interested in fell off the market, weren't what they looked like online or just weren't right. Kristy was wonderful throughout all of it and used her excellent knowledge of the industry to help guide me while being completely open and understanding to my shifting moods or second guessing. When I finally locked into the home I wanted Kristy was awesome in negotiating with the seller. She was firm and fought hard to ensure that we got the best deal we could. The story had a happy ending and come Sunday I was signing paperwork on a brand new home freshly built for me and my family! We did it! My wife on the phone was elated and so pleased with the home that Kristy and I found. Kristy became a friend in this short weekend because of her kind heart, her genuine care for my family and her extreme dedication to our cause. Kristy even entertained my silly notion to take goofy photos of me in front of the house to send to my wife and kids. I could not be happier with my experience with Kristy over that intense weekend. Once back home in Illinois Kristy continued to be an active part of the process staying involved in the paperwork and any and all tasks that were associated with building a new home. Because I was not there Kristy did many things for me like driving to find local parks, schools and sending us lots of information on Florida in general. My wife and I had lots of questions about Florida and Kristy answered every one promptly and sent us a ton of information. She met my moving company at the residence because I sent our truck of stuff to get to Florida a couple days before my family and I arrived. She purchased a lock for my truck because the company unlocks it when they drop it off, and refused to let me re-imburse her. When we finally got to Florida Kristy went over and above and offered to meet us and help us unload our truck with her and her husband. When I assured her that that wasn't necessary because I had work friends helping me she took it upon herself to come by with her husband and brought lunch for my family and friends who were helping me with the move. A huge tray of sandwiches, chips, drinks and even home made desserts that were absolutely delicious. Over and above. I would absolutely 100% recommend Kristy Sommers to anyone looking to purchase a home. My experience with her was wonderful and she did so much to make a stressful situation easy and FUN! She was with me every step of the way and for every question I had. I trusted her advice, her knowledge and her dedication to my family's well being. She is genuine and kind and a damn fine realtor. If and when I decide to move again I will most definitely call her again. No question about it. I could not be happier. Thank you SO SO SO much Kristy for everything you did for my family and I.
We would just like to say Kristy Sommers is the best. She went out of her way to make sure we are taken care. She is a very caring person. Most of all she was so helpful to make sure we understood what was going on at all times with the sale of our house. We would advise anyone to contact her if they want to buy or sell. She is definitely a five star person she did an excellent job.
We have only met Kristy through email and a brief phone conversation and she has already exceeded our expectations. We have been upfront with her about the unknown timeline of our retirement home purchase and she was extremely understanding about the fact that this may take a long time for us to discover just the perfect house. She understands what we are looking for in a home and has already gone above and beyond the call. We are meeting with her for the first time this weekend and just can't wait!!!
I recently had the opportunity to work with Kristy Sommers with some clients of mine who moved from Washing to Bradenton Florida. From the first conversation to the last, I was very impressed with her professionalism, friendliness, and knowledge of the local market. She took the time to get to know exactly what they were looking for in a home and they will now be moving into that home with their young family. If you are ever in need of a great, caring agent…. I highly recommend Kristy.
Kristy did an exceptional job helping us sell our house. She went above and beyond on all aspects. We live out of state and she routinely made sure the property was in great condition, treating the home like it was hers. I never had any doubts with her in charge and would definitely hire her again if the opportunity arrived.
My husband and I could not be happier with our experience. While our home purchase was not on the high-end of Sarasota's market prices, we were treated like our sale mattered as much as the top-tier clients. I give special thanks to Kristy Sommers, our agent. Kristy was recommended to us by a mutual friend who had worked with her on a home purchase. When we first met Kristy, our intention was to rent a home in Sarasota to become familiar with the area. Kristy gave us the red carpet treatment and spend a great deal of time and effort getting to know what we needed, showing us options and keeping us posted on things we had to consider. In the end, with Kristy's help, we found the perfect home to purchase instead of renting! Kristy was there with us from the first signed paper until the last, making sure we knew every step coming up and guiding us through the maze of the purchase. I cannot say enough about her service, her knowledge, and most importantly, her open and friendly personality that made us feel comfortable and at home before we even moved in! We would not hesitate to recommend Michael Saunders & Company, and most importantly, Kristy Sommers, to anyone asking for a great sales experience. Thank you!
In our quest to purchase a vacation property in the Sarasota area, (Ohio winter record snowfall 88") we literally found Kristy Sommers and Michael Saunders & Co. on a website. We found Kristy to be: professional, personable,knowledgeable, patient, prepared, efficient, organized and responsive. She always valued our time and listened to our needs. The three Michael Saunders offices where we met were attractive and state of the art. The staff was courteous and professional. The sixteen month process of purchasing our vacation home was an extremely positive experience because of Kristy Sommers. We would recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent real estate agent with integrity.
Kristy did a great job of helping my parents sell their home. With my parents moving out of state, there were a lot of additional items to cover and she was very helpful every step of the way. We appreciate Kristy going above and beyond and we would recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor.
With Kristy's expert helpI have just closed on a nice little home in the Gulf Gate community of Sarasota. Quite frankly, I couldn't have managed it without her help. When Kristy says she will assist you every step of the way she states a literal truth. As an "out of town" buyer I was overwhelmed by the need to contract with a variety of inspectors and to get estimates from handymen, roofers, etc. Kristy connected me with a variety of resources to choose from - invaluable assistance! A lovely young woman, yes, but one who proved herself to be so much more. She is a seasoned negotiator in representing her clients interests. She is a well-connected realtor who has experience with a network of inspectors, etc., adding the most reliable and reasonably priced to a portfolio of client resources. She is a thoughtful, caring individual who is a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!!! If there were 10 stars, she would have earned them all.
Kristy has been instrumental in taking us through both the sale of our old house and the purchase of our new house. We had specific wants, and I can imagine that we ended up not being the easiest clients to have. Kristy was patient every step of the way and assisted us when we needed her but gave us room to choose what is best for us! We are very happy getting into our new place and would recommend working with Kristy to anyone.
Kristy was the best realtor we have ever worked with. Professional, honest, and informative. She provided properties meeting our criteria and and was very patient while we made our decision. She went way beyond in helping us complete the purchase of our property. She made the experience fun and positive in all aspects of our transaction. She remains involved in the small details even after closing. She has become our friend as well as our realtor. She is the model for a true professional.
Kristy Sommers is the ultimate professional. From the first time we met, we felt very confident in dealing with her. She listened to our housing needs and budget and provided us resources to narrow down our selection. Once we had done that she showed us four houses. We bought the third. We frequently asked her opinion and she gave honest, straight-forward answers. If you don't use Kristy as your agent, you are doing yourself a great disservice ! Thank you, Kristy!
If you want a great realtor, Kristy is the best! She is very knowledgeable and efficient. She is very sincere in her efforts and always keeps you updated. She worked very hard to make the process of selling our home as smooth as possible. We very highly recommend Kristy as a real estate agent and if needed, will choose her again.
Kristy was wonderful to work with in all aspects of us looking and eventually building our new home. She is professional and courteous and truly cares about her clients. I would recommend Kristy to anyone looking for a Realtor that they can truly trust!
