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Cmvolz
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIEDOur recommendation for the realty team of Ann Stone and Jeff Mueller is highly sincere! They helped us buy our house in Cape Coral in 2021 and then helped us sell in 2026. With 20+ years of working in SW Florida, they are highly knowledgeable about the market. They spend time discussing all aspects of your situation - the market for the home you need or the one you wish to sell. As they often told us, "we will not let you make a mistake." They have contacts everywhere and can help beyond just house hunting or selling. For example, they helped us navigate assisted living facilities for my wife's mother, they had good school suggestions for our daughter, help on medical and service providers and of course restaurant suggestions! If you are new to an area, this is all very meaningful. We got to know Ann and Jeff well over the years. We trust them. Look no further if you need realtors!.
Cbauer68
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Ann and Jeff are the most professional real estate individuals you will find in the Industry today! Their work ethic is amazingaEUR|.whether they are selling your property or finding you a home you wont find a better agency . As a buyer, they spent hours teaching my wife and me about the Lee County community especially Cape Coral. We found a property that fit our needs however we wanted renovations and had no idea what the costs would be. Jeff had preliminary plans and construction costs assembled for us, only for me to tell them aEURoethe time is not rightaEUR? were going to wait a bit before we buy. I will contact Pro-Gulf Properties when its time!
Jane R.
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED This was our second time working with Ann, Lorrie and Jeff. We were so pleased with the process of buying our home with them in 2017 that we reached out for the sale when we decided to move. As expected, they were incredibly responsive, attentive and engaged throughout the entire process as well as after closing! We have found they are a great resource of information even if you are not actively buying/selling. A special shout out to Lorrie, she is always two steps ahead of it all!
LisaDundee
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Ann and her team did an amazing job helping us purchase our home. They responded to all our questions and concerns very quickly and gave us a detailed timeline when to complete everything by. We felt comfortable, guided and well cared for throughout the entire home buying process. You will be in great hands with Pro-Gulf. They deserve more than 5 stars!
Zuser20150808104335854
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Ann and her team did a phenomenal job with the sale of our condo. They knew just how to price it and it sold quickly. They responded to all our questions and concerns very quickly and were able to explain all the forms etc that we were required to complete. They assisted us with buying that same condo back in 2015 and we knew we could trust them to sell it for us. They are the best!
Joseph W.
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Ann, Jeff, & Lorrie managed our home sale with great skill and attention to our wishes. Whether it was helping us prepare for showings, writing great copy for the MLS listing, conducting open house events, or guiding us through the contract & closing process, they were there for us. This was our second experience with Ann, the first being when we bought our home, over eleven years ago. She was great, then, and has only become better over the intervening years. If or when we are back in the SW Florida home-buying market, we will ask Ann and team to represent our interests, again.
Laurensipos730
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Ann is the type of individual one rarely gets to work with. She is not only very knowledgeable but also professional, patient, highly responsive and a pure delight to work with. We not only purchased our home with Anns help, but we had rented a home through their business for 3 years in a row. Ann is top notch!!!!
Emmet F.
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED I was referred to Ann Stone by a travel agent friend and my wife and I are very pleased that we received this referral. We were seeking a SW Florida second home and through Ann Stone and her team we were able to secure a wonderful home in Cape Coral. Ann, Jeff Mueller, and Lorrie Pitkin have guided us every step of the way. We needed a great deal of help since we are out of state, out of the real estate market for many years, and not intimately familiar with the area. We were successful in a very condensed timeframe of a couple of months thanks to them. Besides being experts in residential real estate and the local home market they are all very nice people too which we truly appreciated. Buying a home is a stressful experience and they all made it a much easier process. We will continue to rely on Ann, Jeff, and Lorrie for future real estate needs as well as local information and resources. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
User3433666
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED I was referred to Ann Stone by a travel agent friend and my wife and I are very pleased that we received this referral. We were seeking a SW Florida second home and through Ann Stone and her team we were able to secure a wonderful home in Cape Coral. Ann, Jeff Mueller, and Lorrie Pitkin haveguided us every step of the way. We needed a great deal of help since we are out of state, out of the real estate market for many years, and not intimately familiar with the area. We were successful in a very condensed timeframe of a couple of months thanks to them. Besides being experts in residential real estate and the local home market they are all very nice people too which we truly appreciated. Buying a home is a stressful experience and they all made it a much easier process. We will continue to rely on Ann, Jeff, and Lorrie for future real estate needs as well as local information and resources. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
MaureenLyons
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED We were given Anns name and number by a family member and boy did we luck out! Coming from another state to buy a new home in Florida is scary. Who do you trust? When we tell you Ann and her team are top notch, we are not kidding. They met with us to discuss what we were looking for in a home, our lifestyle and to get a feel for where and what we should look at for a new home. They helped us navigate a very challenging market. Every email inquiry and question was quickly and professionally responded to. We feel like we hit the lottery working with such a great team and highly recommend them! I will continue to recommend them to friends and family.
Cmvolz
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Our home search in Cape Coral was stressful for many reasons - COVID chief among them. Ann and her team (especially Jeff & Lorrie) helped us every step of the way. We visited the area twice on vacations and Ann set up appointments for us to learn more about neighborhoods and learn about Florida housing. She has tremendous insight into the rapidly changing market. She helped us understand the finer points of which investment was best for us (we ended up with a fantastic canal home) - but also looked into several communities. Ann kept telling us "I will not let you make a mistake!" And she was true to her word. Due to COVID, Ann arranged a zoom tour of the home we eventually bought. She checked out every single detail and made sure everything hit the mark for us. Her attention to detail (especially analyzing the financial pros & cons of each property we considered) is well beyond impressive. Her knowledge of this market is simply remarkable. I would highly recommend Ann Stone and the Pro-Gulf team. Our recommendation is heartful, as she has also become a family friend. I would also add that Ann is extremely well connected in this community, which has made our move much easier - schools, service providers and so much more.
Mlmeek59
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED During the past year we had been considering purchasing a vacation home in Cape Corel. When we arrived this pass February to get some needed sun, we realized we needed a qualified realtor in the area. After reading several reviews we landed on Pro-Golf Properties. Ann, Jeff, and Lorrie have worked with customers who lived outside the state and knew the challenges that came with purchasing a second home while having limited time in the area to complete the process. Throughout the process they guided us on the needed steps to purchase the home that filled out dreams. Several times we needed access to the property, so they made sure to be there to allow us entry. Also, at the beginning of the process, they provided us with a aEURoeWhat you need to knowaEUR? booklet with very valuable information from the purchasing process, to Homesteading, to the various wildlife to what to expect while staying in Cape Coral. The booklet will be a very valuable piece of information to keep and have at hand. So, if you are looking for someone to provide you with the full spectrum of information and abilities, we highly recommend the group at Pro-Gulf Properties.
Locabell
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED We love working with Pro-Gulf Properties LLC. Ann Stone, Jeff Mueller and Lorrie Pitkin have been our go to real estate agents for over 10 years. We have done five different transactions with Pro-Gulf and all with great results. Not only are they very knowledgeable, professional, and courteous, but their negotiation and communication skills are superb. Ann and her team spent countless hours on the phone with us explaining, strategizing, and negotiating all the different aspects of buying the land to build our new home, finding a builder, and selling our old house just before the new home was ready. The Pro-Gulf team was able to list our home and have an open house within two weeks. They received three different offers on the first day of open house and were able to close on the sale of our home in record time during the Covid-19 pandemic. We are forever thankful for Ann, Jeff and Lorrie for providing us such exceptional work. They will forever be our real estate family and will highly recommend them to anybody.Rudy and Lina
Sharon
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Ann is the most knowledgeable realtor we have ever used. What made her different for us was her consultation. We have been in construction for many years but learned a great deal from her knowledge. We highly recommend her!
Sjanik5561
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Ann is the most knowledgeable realtor we have ever used. What made her different for us was her consultation. We have been in construction for many years but learned a great deal from her knowledge. We highly recommend her!
Pecknpeck
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Our relationship with Pro Gulf Realty began a year ago. We were Minnesota residents who wanted to move to Cape Coral and live on a canal in 2020. We contacted a few realtors but did not get much response from them. We found that Pro Gulf Realty has an exceptional rating on Zillow and their introduction video really appealed to us. We contacted Lorrie Pitkin and we immediately knew that this was the realty company we wanted to work with. We scheduled a trip to Cape Coral to get familiar with the area and market. Our first meeting was with Lorrie and Ann Stone who gave us a 4 hour orientation on everything that a buyer should know about shopping for a house in Cape Coral. The presentation was very informative and well worth the time. Later that day Jeff Mueller drove us around Cape Coral and gave us a visual tour. Since we wanted to buy a house on a canal, he spent a lot of time explaining canal living and the importance of the right location. They set us up with their portal where we could go back home and watch homes get listed that met our criteria.Fast forward to October 2020, we returned to Cape Coral ready to buy a house. Inventory was low, but with the help of this team, we found our perfect dream home in paradise. Based on her knowledge of land values and location, Ann recommended the price we should offer and we agreed. She presented the offer and even though the realtor had received word of other possible offers, he accepted ours based on the excellent reputation that Pro Gulf has in Cape Coral.The next part of the process is where Pro Gulf really shines. Lorrie Pitkin serves as aEURoeclient coordinatoraEUR? and presented us with a timeline of events needed to meet our closing date. She supported us every step of the way and if things were falling behind schedule due to delays by the lender or closer, she was on the phone with them ensuring that they picked up the pace. Everything came together perfectly thanks to Lorries attention to detail. As a parting gift for using Pro Gulf Realty, Lorrie presented us with a binder of information that she has gathered over the years with everything you need to know about being a resident of Florida and Cape Coral. It is a very valuable document that we have referred to several times already.
Borkrick
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED In our opinion Ann is very knowledgeable and has assisted us in the past for renting a home in Cape Coral. Her expertise and professionalism is great. When we had questions Ann responded quickly. We would recommend her highly to everyone looking for a rental.
Stevepfister66
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Ann really takes the time to educate the buyer. She showed us dozens of different options and helped us zero in on the area we wanted that was within our budget until we found the perfect home for us. Her knowledge of the area and the business is what sets her apart. We had a great time working with her and her team and look forward to our next purchase.
Casnead6
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED A five + star review. Where to start.........We were moving from Michigan to Florida. We didn't have any friends or family in Florida but the sunshine state was calling us in retirement.Looking for a real estate professional through Google led us to Ann Stone and Pro-Gulf Properties.The 5 star reviews stood out and were nothing short of the truth.We spoke with Ann a number of times before we moved and the conversations were always warm, friendly, pleasant and reassuring.We met with Ann and her team, Jeff and Lorrie, the day after we arrived in Florida.The team wanted to get a feel for what our aEURoewish listaEUR? was and to help us determine if we were within reason. They also took the time to explain the processes they use to find the right aEURoefit' for us.After the meeting, we went and looked at some homes.Jeff's knowledge of the construction of a home is very impressive. He was able to provide us with a visual idea of how a home could look with a few personal touches. He explained the good and bad about the design, layout and structural advantages of each home. His attention to detail and passion for finding the right home for us was truly appreciated. His integrity shined as we toured each home.Ann's passion is in finding the deep rooted information that goes into making the right decision about purchasing a home. She has a keen sense for researching the smallest key factors that give you a true value of each home. Ann digs deep into current and past statistics related to the area market and how it relates to each individual home. Ann showed us how the same statistics don't apply to each home even though they may only be a block or a mile apart. We appreciated her instinctive nature in the process.Combining those skills with her keen knowledge to write, present and close the best offer for everyone in the transaction is unbeatable.Lorrie is the essential third leg in this team that helps keep it stable. From day one, Lorrie provided us with the direction we needed since we were totally clueless as to how Florida real estate sales flowed.She kept in steady contact through emails and phone calls that sometimes came late in the evening. It's obvious she's always thinking about the next step and staying proactive. She gave us a aEURoetimeline of eventsaEUR? that helped guide us and keep us focused on every step of the purchase. We appreciated Lorries tenacity throughout the process. She's rock solid.The team is the true definition of due diligence;Due diligence is an investigation or audit of a potential investment or product to confirm all facts, that might include the review of financial records. Due diligence refers to the research done before entering into an agreement or a financial transaction with another party.The aEURoedue diligenceaEUR? provided by the team at Pro Gulf Properties is unparalleled.Finding our forever home was made comfortable and possible by Pro Gulf Properties and the outstanding team of Jeff Mueller, Ann Stone and Lorrie Pitkin.We would recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell in Florida.
User4308582
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED We cant say enough about how much we appreciate the Pro-Gulf Properties team (Ann, Jeff and Lorrie) and we recommend them to anyone looking to buy or rent in Cape Coral, Florida, without reservation. After many years of searching from out-of-state, we just closed on a house we love and the entire process was a positive experience, thanks to Pro-Gulf.Beginning with the long distance search, Pro-Gulf actively supported many requests for information on houses we would never buy, questions about taxes, flood insurance, the unique real estate environment in Cape Coral, and much more, all without complaint and always in a timely/detailed manner.Ann, Jeff and Lorrie compliment one another perfectly to meet the best interest of clients. Each of them plays a distinct role suited to their strengths, experience and personality. Lorrie is an organizational super hero. She will respond to every email, answer all questions asked and personally walk you through every facet of house hunting and house buying. While youre trying to make sure you ask all the important questions, she will be a step ahead of you with the answers. Her organization, follow through and attention to the smallest detail made closing on our home as seamless as could be possible. Jeff could instantly walk into a house and turn you right around if he knew it wasnt a good investment. As an experienced Architect, he can help you envision what might be possible and warn you away from what doesnt look right. His engaging personality and honesty made looking at houses pleasant. And, finally, Ann will walk you through Realestate negotiating strategies, help you put together a sensible offer and deftly navigate any/all counter offers - all eventually leading to success.In sum, do not hesitate to contact Pro-Gulf, even if youre only in the initial stages of trying to determine where and what to buy. Ann, Jeff and Lorrie will not steer you wrong. They will always keep your interests and goals front and center and we are confident youll find, as we did, that they are simply an incredible pleasure to work with.
Uwsdmd
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Ann and her team (Jeff and Lisa) were absolutely wonderful to work with. We spoke regularly and exchanged ideas about the purchase of a home in southwestern Florida before planning a visit. On the second day of a planned three day trip, the second house we saw, (the sixth house over the two days) was the perfect match for us and I told them that need not see any other properties. They are exceptional at understanding what our wants and needs were and matched them to the inventory they had in our price range. They then guided us through the inspection and purchase of the home which is slightly different in Florida than in the NY,NJ area. I would recommend Ann and her team unconditionally to anyone interested in purchasing a home in Southwest Florida.
Daviddielentheis
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED After vacationing throughout south Florida for the past 30 years, my wife and I finally settled on Cape Coral as a destination for our longer term vacation plans. I know it may sound like we are relatives, but I assure you we are not (but we feel like we are after our amazing experiences with Ann, Jeff, Lorrie and Pia at Pro-Gulf!)We initially contacted Ann after seeing her associated with a property that was interesting. After our first conversation, we were hooked! Her initial phone call with us was nearly 40 minutes in length. She was so unbelievably thorough, professional and genuine that we truly felt we could work with her throughout the property search process. We went on to meet, and work with, the entire staff of this unique office. Our requests have always been met with a can-do attitude and they have all exceeded our expectations by miles.Ann is the real deal, and she is complemented by everyone at Pro-Gulf! Perhaps you can find a Realtor that is close to Ann, but I don't believe you could find one better!
Kacoiner1
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED For anyone in the market to buy or sell a home in SW Florida, Pro-Gulf Properties is the only choice! My husband and I were relocating from Iowa and we were somewhat hesitant about buying a house long-distance. From the initial contact, to well after closing, the trio at Pro-Gulf Properties, Ann Stone, Jeff Mueller, and Lorrie Pitkin, demonstrated excellent client focus and service, superior market knowledge, an amazing work ethic, and genuine personal and professional integrity.Lorrie Pitkin provided us with personal attention and service that exceeded our expectations. From our very first phone call on a late Saturday afternoon that lasted an hour, she took diligent notes regarding our specific needs. There is nothing that escapes Lorries attention when it comes to providing information about the SW Florida area. She worked tirelessly for us, including evenings and weekends, to ensure that our needs were met, that our questions were answered, and that our anxieties were eased. Because of her engaging personality, we felt comfortable with Lorrie from the very beginning.Jeff Mueller knows the SW Florida area well. His impressive market knowledge and high level of integrity was greatly appreciated. He was very honest about pointing out any concerns when showing us different properties. For being unfamiliar with the area, my husband and I relied on Jeffs instincts and attention to details to find the perfect home for us. Ann Stone is a master with contract negotiations. She was highly attentive to our needs and she came up with a deal that worked well for us and made the seller happy as well. She was well-versed in all aspects of the real estate business and did an amazing job of explaining the complexities of the statistics and numbers end of buying property. Her keen business sense made us feel confident in putting an offer on the house we fell in love with. Pro-Gulf Properties went above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction and we always felt like we were the only ones they were dealing with, although we know that was not the case by any means. It says a lot about a company when you can walk away in the end feeling as if you have made three new friends in the process. THANK YOU LORRIE, ANN, and JEFF!!!
User91045895
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED A two year process of finding the right house, Jeff ,Lorie,and Ann stuck by us through this search. In the end, the purchase was made possible by the negotiation skills of Pro-Gulf.
Maymiss
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED We found Ann and her team after looking at many listings and seeing her friendly face often! We needed help in buying a condo and will also need her assistance in selling our home. We were impressed with Ann and her team immediately. Prior agents had left us cold, and the friendly attitude of Ann and her team was the refreshing change we needed. She was able to assist us in buying our new condo, and has met with us already on the sale of our home. Ann and her team, Jeff and Lorrie, work tirelessly. I don't think they sleep! They are warm, caring, and really work hard at understanding your personal situation. I would not look any further for a real estate agent than right with them! I know that they will be able to sell our home in record time, and advise us honestly on what we need in order to do so. I'll be right back her after the house is sold singing their praises again!
Jennymahoney
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Look no further, Ann and her team (Jeff and Lorrie) are thru the roof experts in the real estate business. Their business model of informing the buyer and taking time to sit down to discuss/review/educate and then help us find the perfect home was outstanding. My wife and I were impressed from day 1 thru closing and beyond! We totally appreciate every step they took and highly recommend her, the team and Pro-Gulf Properties you will not regret it!
Chuck F.
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED We were out-of-state investors looking for investment/retirement property with very specific requirements in SWFL. We needed a knowledgeable, reliable, and highly competent local real estate agent that had these qualifications. We started developing a professional relationship with Ann and the Pro Gulf team over several years and determined that they had the right realtor qualifications that we needed. We successfully acquired our SWFL investment/retirement property thru them and will continue to rely on them for future servicing of this property.
Wceager
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED We had a great experience working with Ann and the Pro-Gulf team on our recent home purchase in Cape Coral, FL. The last time we bought a home was 1999 and SO MUCH has changed. The search technology, the financing process, the valuation process, everything. Ann and her team guided us through all the details. I mean they made us a user guide! - We still use it even after the purchase. Our search took a little over 10 months and frankly Ann would have made us feel comfortable if it took 10 years. Ann is fully invested in the happiness of her customers. When we expressed an interest in looking outside of Anns territory, she made sure we had the best realtor there as well. But ultimately, we wound up back on Anns doorstep. For Ann, the customer is more important than the sale. The teamwork at Pro-Gulf is the best in the business too. Jeff and Lorrie did so much for us during the search process as well. Every request for a last-minute showing or my endless tweaks to the search criteria were always enthusiastically welcomed. We always felt like we had 3 realtors working for usaEUR| and today, you need 3 realtors working for you.
Mike C.
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Pro Gulf has the best and most professional real estate professionals that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Ann, Jeff and Lori showed us properties for sale as we are looking to buy on the FL Gulf Coast. They also found us a perfect rental property which we enjoyed with our family for two weeks, while we checked out various areas for our next home purchase. It was a property that they just took over in their property management business, and was completely renovated with high end everything. The property had every detail covered perfectly by Ann and her team, and the home had everything our family needed for a wonderful vacation. They also are area experts and provided us with every detail we needed to make a good purchase decision. I recommend Pro Gulf, Ann, Jeff, and Lori to anyone looking to rent, buy, or turn your home over to a professional property management team. They are incredible! Mike and Debbie from NJ.
Jimrug10
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Ann and her team were unbelievable. They spent a lot of time with my wife and me showing us many houses, they helped us cull down the choices and guided us to the right decision. Not only did they help us with the real estate process, but continued to help us in the aftermath by recommending people to get work done, following up with further contacts for us and caring throughout. We never expected such a warm welcome and a devoted group. We highly recommend Ann and Pro-Gulf Properties.
Cdrake0409
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Ann and her team were great to work with. Ann is very experienced, responsive and caring. We were very demanding clients and she handled us with ease. She always made time for us and made sure to answer all of our concerns. When she listed our house, she made sure to market it in every way possible. We were always kept up to date with all aspects of selling our home. Ann was always easy to contact if we had a question or problem When hurricane Irma came thru, Ann and Jeff were instrumental in helping to find contractors to do the repairs that were needed. Since we were 1000 miles away, Ann and her team stepped in and took care of everything. Our house had been on the market for 6 months prior to us contacting Ann and her team. They listened to our experience with the other realtor and made suggestions why the house hadn't received offers. They offered solutions and after being on the market for 4 days, our house sold for the asking price. Ann and team did a fantastic job of developing the plan for selling our home. Definitely thinking outside the box! They never gave up and went over and above what was expected. If we ever want another property in Southwest Florida, Ann will be the first one we call. If someone asks us to recommend a realtor, Ann will be the one and only we would recommend. She is our realtor for life!Gene and Cindy
Karin D.
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED We just bought a house in Cape Coral and chose Ann & Jeff and her team as our realtors. Best decisssion ever!From the start when we contacted them they were extremely helpful, super responsive and guided us through the whole process with their knowledge. As we are non US buyers it is a totally different process than in our country but they patiently explained everything in detail and also gave us all the neccessary contacts (like bank, water, electricity, et...) we needed.Should you consider buying a house - this team is exactly what you need! They will find the perfect home for you.
Ed
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED This is my second property I have purchased with Ann's help. She and her team are very helpful at finding properties that match my criteria and getting in to see them. Ann provides great service and the process from start to finish is smooth and closings are easily accomplished. With Ann's help I am already looking for number three. I would not hesitate at all giving her a call and have Ann give you the royal treatment whatever you real estate needs are!
Svjmd06
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Did a great job of explaining every detail and walking my family through the home buying process. Very knowledgeable when it comes to the area and willing to do whatever it takes to make your home buying process easy and painless.
R F.
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED A family member recommended Ann to me, so I had high expectations. And she exceeded my expectations! I was extremely pleased with the service, professionalism and responsiveness from Ann and her team. I do not live in the area. I talked with Ann before I listed with her and she provided me with insights about the area that I had not found during my research. I also told her that I wanted to sell the property quickly. She listened attentively to all of my questions and recommended the price range that was needed to ensure a quick sale. We received an offer in less than 30 days and closed about three weeks later. Thank you Ann!!
8pamela21
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED TRUE PASSION!PASSION is seldom seen in this day and age, yet with Ann Stone and her team at Pro-Gulf -- passion abounds. They truly are unique! They exhibited a great passion for taking care of us, and for making sure we didnt aEURoesettle foraEUR? but rather got what we really wanted -- and they walked with us through every step of the real estate process. We found them to be very professional, caring, patient and personable. It is apparent that they love what they do -- again, it appears to be a passion for them, not just a career. Our purchase was sight unseen, yet because the Pro-Gulf Team aEURoeshowedaEUR? us every aspect from a first tour, through inspection, to closing, and beyond, it was as if we had been there all along. Due to their incredible communication skills, and their handling all they did, almost as if they were buying the property themselves, we got the perfect place for us. Responses to emails and phone calls were quick and detailed. Ann designed a timeline that made this one of the easiest transactions we have ever had. Every step of the way, we knew exactly what to do, when, and how to go about it. Additionally, Ann and Lorrie worked tirelessly to help us effect everything we wanted to have done before closing so that when we walked into our new home, there would be nothing to do but settle-in and enjoy. THEY made sure it all happened! We were astounded by their boundless energy and personal desire to see that our wishes were fulfilled, completely.We highly recommend that you call Pro-Gulf when you need a team you can trust to make your entire real estate endeavor ALL ABOUT YOU. John & Pamela Lindenau
Ptuma1
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Recently bought a house in SW Cape Coral using Ann as my buyers agent. She and her partner Jeff did an outstanding job representing the home and I found them very helpful through the purchase process, recommending lenders, inspectors, and repair people. Given this is my 1st home purchase in Florida, both Ann and Jeff were extremely helpful. I would be very comfortable recommending them as either a buyers agent or sellers agent.
Amficone
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED I just called her office to inquire about a property and I don't know if it was her secretary, assistant or partner but he was a complete jerk and treated me like I was an idiot and a waste of his time. I will never use this business and will be letting everyone I know to not go with these guys. This bad experience will stay with me for a long time.
User667244
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED I lost our my mom and dad this year and live out of the area with no interest in maintaining an out of state property. I had invited three highly reviewed realtors to discuss their services and knowledge of the market. We met with 2 of the three as one did not return my call. Ann and Jeff came over, walked the home and offered to come back in a few days with market info as we were in the middle of cleaning the home. They gave a very detailed analysis of the market and priced our house against similar homes within our zipcode and sq. footage as well as water access and age. We ended up getting a cash offer 15 days after listing and I believe the staging and the photos got people there. I had done my own homework and this home (type and price) averaged over 6 months on the market.
Donna C.
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Wow! What a great experience!! My husband and I, from PA, found a couple of houses we liked on Zillow. Contacted Mike Pitkin from Ann's team and he responded right away. He immediately took off and looked at both houses and pointed us in the right direction as to which house was the better value. A little reluctant still, being so far away, we continued our communication with Mike and Lorrie. They immediately gained our trust and admiration. What a difference from the firm we had contacted a couple years before. These guys are actually passionate about what they do and are working for YOU, not themselves. I can't begin to tell you just how much knowledge Lorrie has, not just about the Cape Coral area, but about the entire home buying process. I'm quite confident that she is equally adept at home buying, renting, etc. We felt totally secure in leaving everything in her hands and she guided us through every step of every process. The booklet/guide she puts together for you as a new homeowner has everything you need to get started as a new Floridian ! She truly has thought of everything and you can tell she takes a lot of pride in caring about her clients. We would 100% recommend this group !!
Bogartdiane
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Ann Stone's team was fantastic! Ann made sure she met us and was very pleasant. Her team was so knowledgeable about the area. An example of many was by showing us city utility planning schedules and a large map of what to expect in development. Also, pointing out so many things to do in Cape Coral. Lorrie Pitkin, a member of Ann's team had a very gracious, accommodating and detailed knowledge and background in the process details. The loan process went so smoothly. Lorrie was very active in following up and she was a phone call or email away where response times were within minutes always. We, being out of state buyers, really enjoyed working with Lorrie and Mike. Mike Pitkin, our realtor, was very accommodating in schedule and showed us property and met with us when time was of the essence. His negotiating skills helped us get a better than expected price too. Kudos to this outstanding team and we would recommend them to everybody.
Mcgeehanp
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED I can't say enough positive things about Ann and her team at Pro-Gulf! Her positive reviews on Zillow caught my eye as I scoured the internet in search of a realty expert/miracle worker to help me list a property in Cape Coral. It was 6:30 pm, so I picked up the phone to leave a voicemail at her office saying I would only be in town for one day the following week and it sure would be great if someone could meet with me that day. I was quite surprised at that time, but would not be now, to reach a live person when Lorrie answered and told me it was no problem, that someone would meet me at the property. The call was a harbinger of the responsiveness I received throughout the entire process.And what a process it was! I live 1000 miles away and had not been keeping a close enough eye on the property while "renting" it to a family member. The property was in very rough shape when I retook possession, but Ann and Lorrie and Jeff came out on that first day, reassured me that it wasn't the end of the world and they had been down this road before, and talked me through the clean-up/repair options regarding which segment of the market I wanted to target (investor, FHA buyer, etc). Over the subsequent weeks and months, they leveraged an extensive portion of their local contact list putting me in touch with cleaners, repairmen, and other contractors who did good work at fair prices during the times I couldn't be there to do the work myself. A few trips to Florida and a good amount of sweat later, I was ready to list. If the story had ended here, I would still give Ann and Pro-Gulf five stars, but it was after listing that I really learned where her expertise lies. Her pricing strategy resulted in five offers in five days, and Ann was able to sniff out the offers that looked good on paper but didn't have much substance behind them to find the best offer with the best chance of making it through to closing. Sensing that the offer we selected might be above the appraisal value, Ann pre-negotiated concessions from the buyer to offset the lowering of the price on my end should the appraisal come in lower. Lowering the sale price obviously lowered her commission, but this was never once discussed with me, and it was a great example of Ann's integrity that she was willing to put my interests ahead of hers to close the deal. In the end, we lowered the price about $7500, and it ended up affecting my bottom line by exactly twenty seven cents ($0.27)!I can't write this review without acknowledging the talents and efforts of Ann's office manager/assistant/problem solver/possible cyborg that doesn't require sleep, Lorrie. She was my main point of contact with Pro-Gulf and if there had been a time when I had to wait more than 60 minutes for her to answer one of my emails, regardless of time of day, I might have called 911 to investigate her disappearance, because she was just that responsive. She put me in touch with many excellent professional trades people, accepted a delivery at the property on a weekend when I wasn't in town, kept me apprised of next steps throughout the process, and even helped negotiate a sticky situation the day before closing that threatened to hold up the deal.In closing, while this review falls under Ann's profile, the Pro-Gulf team is exactly that in every sense of the word: a team. They work incredibly well together to deliver results for their clients. I barely mentioned the broker, Jeff, with whom I didn't have much contact, but he did draw the unenviable task of having the difficult conversation with me regarding how much work it would take to get the house to a move-in ready condition vs. the profits I would forego if I sold it as-is and let someone else deal with it. It was a necessary reality check and led me to the decision that I believe resulted in the best path forward, but it wasn't a fun chat for either of us. As I begin my next foray into the real estate market (this time a little closer to home for my primary residence), I am extremely hopeful that I will find a team with half the talent exhibited by Pro-Gulf to help guide my journey. They are the best.
Toniwest5
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED My spouse and I are preparing for retirement (still a few years out) in Cape Coral, FL. We searched for a realtor on Zillow and found Ann Stone. Ms. Stone had, by far, the best reviews of all the agencies we read about. We wanted a seasoned team with knowledge of the area, understood the county and state building codes and had expertise regarding the various building companies (we wanted a canal lot). Since we live in Texas, we needed a realty team who could be our eyes and ears, select lots for us to review according to our specifications and be our advocate during purchasing negotiations.We found all this in more working with Ann, Mike and Lorrie leading the way. I flew to Florida to look at the lots we had selected and found our little piece of paradise. We closed this past Friday and look forward to building our dream house in a few years. The search, negotiations and closing all went smoothly thanks to PRO-GULF reality.THANK YOU ANN AND TEAM!!!!!
Cacharpe
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED We sold our canal front property and relied on Ann and the team to guide us through the process. Ann was extremely knowledgeable about the area and what both buyers and sellers were looking for. The team held many open houses and successfully provided us with a well qualified buyer. Lorrie kept us up to date on all activities post P&S insuring we knew what was happening when and all the way through closing. Can not say enough good things about this team. We were completely satisfied.
Colette C.
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED We sold our canal front property and relied on Ann and the team to guide us through the process. Ann was extremely knowledgeable about the area and what both buyers and sellers were looking for. The team held many open houses and successfully provided us with a well qualified buyer. Lorrie kept us up to date on all activities post P&S insuring we knew what was happening when and all the way through closing. Can not say enough good things about this team. We were completely satisfied.
Cp2623
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Ann and her team did such a great job listing and selling me house! I am so grateful for their help. The house was listed and sold within less than two months. I was a first-time homeseller and they answered all of my questions thoroughly and thoughtfully and gave me good advice. Lori (her assistant) was amazing. Very happy with their service and would highly recommend them to anybody. In looking for a realtor to sell my home I contacted several and many seemed dishonest, uncaring or unskilled. Ann and her team stood out as high-achievers who cared about me and my home selling goals. Thank you again!
Hersheykissk
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED Ann & her team were exactly what we needed & MORE! We're moving from Pennsylvania for the warmth and to be closer to our toddler grandsons. We had first tried another larger real estate firm with no success. I saw her high ratings here and gave her a call. We found her to be immediately responsive to our list of preferences. We flew down, and Mike showed us many homes throughout Cape Coral. I have always wanted to live on the water, and he helped us find a terrific house on a lovely lake, while sharing insights about property maintenance in FL. Ann guided us quite skillfully through the negotiation process. Although we were working with her long-distance, she kept us confident & informed. She really knows the local real estate market. We were surprised to find a house on our first search with her team, so we had a very limited time to conduct all the inspections, & interview contractors for renovations. Lorrie swung into action & miraculously scheduled multiple appointments spread out over just a few days when we returned a week later. She proved herself to be an organizational whiz, taking care of many details until our closing.Originally, I had misgivings about the process of finding and buying a house since we live at such a distance. But Ann Stone and her team absolutely exceeded our expectations. I recommend her to anyone who wants personalized, knowledgeable service.
William L.
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED The highest compliment we can give the Pro-Golf Properties team is that we would use them again for another real estate purchase. Knowledgeable, professional, experienced, and trustworthy are just a few words describing the way they do business. From the first time, we met Ann, Jeff, and Lori to our closing, we had confidence they were working with our best interest first. Being new to the Florida market they guided us through the steps and facets of buying and owning a home in Florida. Anns knowledge, energy, responsiveness is like no other. Jeff help get us through the inspection process quickly and had contractors available to make the necessary repairs. This was extremely helpful since we were not from the area. They were always just a call, text, or email away from answering any of our questions. Lori, was always on top of day to day happenings and kept us abreast with appointments and needed information. The Pro-Gulf Teams work ethic, passion, experience, and warmth exceeded our expectations as a buying agent. The team is truly amazing. We highly recommend the Pro Gulf team.
Diane.kraus
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED The highest compliment we can give the Pro-Golf Properties team is that we would use them again for another real estate purchase. Knowledgeable, professional, experienced, and trustworthy are just a few words describing the way they do business. From the first time, we met Ann, Jeff, and Lori to our closing, we had confidence they were working with our best interest first. Being new to the Florida market they guided us through the steps and facets of buying and owning a home in Florida. Anns knowledge, energy, responsiveness is like no other. Jeff help get us through the inspection process quickly and had contractors available to make the necessary repairs. This was extremely helpful since we were not from the area. They were always just a call, text, or email away from answering any of our questions. Lori, was always on top of day to day happenings and kept us abreast with appointments and needed information.The Pro-Gulf Teams work ethic, passion, experience, and warmth exceeded our expectations as a buying agent. The team is truly amazing. We highly recommend the Pro Gulf team.
Zuser20170205180839774
Review for Member: Ann Stone
ZillowVERIFIED The day we made the decision to sell our home was somewhat stressful. Who would be able to sell our home, with all the parameters we had set out? After interviewing several realtors, we chose Ann Stone as she had clearly listened and understood our objectives. Ann is not your everyday realtor. She has an in-depth knowledge of the entire process and how it applies to each individual sale. All aspects of the process were handled in a friendly, courteous and professional manner. Each member of the team came through our home so they would have the knowledge when responding to potential buyers questions. Anns negotiating and intermediating skills are remarkable. Thank you Ann, Jeff, Mike and Lorrie for a positive experience in selling our home.
