Engel & Volkers

Such an amazing experience!! Kristin and Bella are phenomenal! They made the buying experience seamless, and helped us find our dream home! Would 100% recommend Engel & VA?lkers Belleair

Bella made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. I was living in Jacksonville while purchasing in Clearwater, and she was incredibly flexible with her schedule the whole way through. She always made sure to be available when I was in town, and her communication kept me confident even from a distance. Bella is patient and truly committed to her clients. I'm grateful for all her help and would absolutely recommend her.

I rented through Engel & Voelkers Belleair and agent Kristin Hallamek in 2025, and was faced with shenanigans, commitments not honored, and lack of accountability from the start. Basic expectations such as a clean house to move into with working amenities (AC, hot water, and so on), resolved potential issues from previous 2024 hurricane, or secured windows & doors were not satisfied. Throughout occupancy, my very serious inquiries into pre-existing water leaks, mold issues and pool cleaning malpractice, meant to be passed on to landlords as complaints, were unwelcome and treated accordingly by K. Hallamek who argued she was aEURoefriendly with the landlords, didn't have any problems with them, and wanted to keep it that wayaEUR?. Unlike what had been deemed a non-issue upon request and before signing the lease, I wasn't allowed to vacate early unless I'd have agreed on some sudden waiver forfeiting my rights to any legal action against the landlords. What a surprise! Kristin herself stood out, to me, as an unprofessional property manager who refused personal accountability when questioned or addressed about her mistakes. My personal opinion is that she had an ego and obvious double-standards, clumsy communication and an entitled, bullish, even sneaky attitude. One of her mottos aEURoeWe go fast, make things happen!aEUR? only applied as far as landlord's benefit was concerned. My privacy and rights as a tenant were challenging for her to fully grasp and respect. Her ability to simply work things out with my yet very accommodating schedule was poor to say the least. On the other hand, my pet approval request waited more than 3 weeks. There's more! No statement had been made at any point that the property was tied to an HOA, not in the Zillow listing nor in the lease. I had directly inquired before signing and again shortly after moving and didn't get a response. Four months into the lease however, I received a text from Kristin stating the house had an HOA and that I wasn't complying with some of its rules. When I refused to comply and suck it up arguing I had never been informed, Kristin decided the best course of action was to drop at my door a notice of non-compliance (with threat of eviction) that contained false accusations and had no legal basis.

Kristin knows the process and communicates wonderfully. She has great negotiation skills and is very responsive. We found a house and closed quickly. She also found a buyer for another property that we needed to sell. We were involved in four real estate transactions recently and we had the best experience when Kristin was involved.

Working with Kristin to sell our home was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Her professionalism, deep market knowledge, and strategic approach made the entire process feel seamless and surprisingly stress-free. From the very first meeting, she came prepared with a clear plan, thoughtful recommendations, and a level of confidence that immediately put us at ease. Every detail from pricing strategy to staging guidance to negotiation was handled with precision and genuine care. What impressed us most was Kristins communication. We never had to wonder what was happening or what came next; she kept us informed at every step, responded quickly to every question, and always made us feel like we were her top priority. Her marketing approach was exceptional, generating strong interest right away and ultimately leading to a sale that exceeded our expectations. Beyond the results, she was simply a pleasure to work with: honest, proactive, patient, and truly invested in helping us achieve the best outcome. If youre looking for an agent that delivers results while making the process feel easy, we couldnt recommend Kristin more highly. She turned what could have been a stressful experience into a smooth, successful, and even enjoyable one.