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4.9

Based on 90 reviews

Peter B

16:31 05 Jun 20

Numerous national reviews led us to believe that our future home would probably be in Southwest Florida. An internet search led us to Derek Anderson, who helped us decide that Naples would be right for us. Derek turned out to be that special professional who combines knowledge of an area with an understanding of a buyer’s needs and interests, is able to translate these into candidate properties, and helps close the purchase. Thank you, Derek!read more

Andrea M

16:22 05 Jun 20

How fortuitous that we found Derek Anderson from an internet search. From our home across the country, he helped set expectations, provided numerous listings tailored to our needs, was extremely knowledgeable and diligent. When we arrived in Naples, Derek organized house showings for just the right amount of time and never used high pressure tactics. We are now happy year-round residents and homeowners thanks to Derek.read more

Julie F.

14:29 24 May 20

My husband and I worked with Ryan Ehmen and we found the perfect home in one day. Ryan was professional, responsive and very knowledgeable about the Naples area. He handled all aspects professionally and went above and beyond as we were living in Connecticut and bought our Naples home during the COVID 19 pandemic. What should have been an extremely stressful situation ended up being the easiest home purchase I have experienced. I would not hesitate recommending Ryan or his company in the future. Outstanding job!read more

Carla r S.

23:07 23 May 20

My husband & I worked with Douglas Olmsted in trying to find the right home for us. We currently live in West Des Moines, IA and were wanting a home in the Naples/Bonita Springs FL area. I’m still thanking my lucky stars that he was the one who not only guided us through this process but seemed to be available 24 x 7, looking on our behalf for homes that would fit our lifestyle. He never tired of our questions and gave us so much insight about the homes we were looking at. I felt he was honest and sincere and truly cared that we found something we loved. There was never any pressure. In fact he kept everything upbeat and assured us that we would find the right home. Even after our search was over he continued to assist and walk us through the contract process. My husband & I would highly recommend him!read more

Yumna I.

21:04 01 May 20

Jamie Henry has helped my husband and I buy two Naples properties including our recent purchase, a condo in Pelican Bay. Jamie is wonderful to work with. She’s very professional but you feel more like she’s part of the family. She went out of her way to help with getting our place ready to be lived in. Jamie is definitely a gem. I am very grateful to know her and have her on my team. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone who asks! Thanks Jamie!read more

Mary D.

13:51 29 Apr 20

My husband and I are from out of State and the contractual and closing processes are quite different in Florida. Jaime helped us find the home of our dreams and was good enough to walk us through to closing every step of the way -- she really went above and beyond. I would recommend Jaime to anyone looking to buy in Naples, FL.read more

Michael Fasano J.

20:06 24 Apr 20

Without hesitation or reservation I highly recommend Ryan Ehmen, it is hard in this day and age to find a qualified, capable realtor with both skill and integrity. Do not hesitate to use Ryan for all your real estate needs - you will not be disappointed.read more

Julia D

17:58 24 Apr 20

Ryan Ehmen took care of everything. We have had two real estate transactions with him and both were seamless. There was no problem that Ryan wasn't willing to solve. He works hard for his clients and feels like family. We highly recommend him and White Sands.read more

Duane O.

19:22 07 Apr 20

We've been working with Derek Anderson for years! He's great at finding what we wanted in our properties, plus he has a good feel for adding in houses we may not have considered until we saw the community and the layout. Communication is always great, gets right back to you with an explanation on everything. Highly recommend as he's very familiar with the area!read more

Leslie P.

19:30 14 Feb 20

Jamie Henry was wonderful to work with. Went above and beyond in keeping us up to date on our home construction while we were away. Excellent agent - we highly recommend Jamie!

Michael S.

17:43 21 Dec 19

Over the years I have used a number of real estate brokers with regard to purchasing and selling homes. The experience I had with White Sands Realty and Doug Olmsted has clearly been my best experience—-by far. Everything you would want in utilizing a real estate broker you can find in Doug. He is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and friendly and always available. He tells it like it is and is a valuable asset in house hunting in the Naples area. There are many brokers and associates who have come into this field as an afterthought or simply because they weren’t able to find a job in their chosen profession—-and those individuals you should avoid at all costs. On the other hand, Doug has been a broker for 25 years and has enormous expertise that will make buying or selling a house or condo a fabulous and enlightening experience. You simply can’t go wrong using Doug and White Sands Realty. If I could, I would give him 7 Stars.read more

Nathan M.

15:10 06 Dec 19

Mark Weber and his team and very down to earth and knowledgeable about the real estate market in Naples FL. When we were shopping for homes, we connected with Ryan from his team. He was incredibly responsive and personal. He asked us great questions about what we were looking for and showed us homes almost immediately. Since we are from Chicago, Ryan even did a virtual walk through using FaceTime which was helpful. Based on our experience with Mark and Ryan, after we moved to Naples, my wife Julie even joined their team! I would highly recommend Mark and the White Sand Realty team.read more

Katherine L.

15:23 29 Oct 19

steve C.

19:49 28 Oct 19

Jamie helped us buy our vacation home in Bonita Springs FL. Buying from the UK seemed like a daunting prospect until we meet Jamie, She is so friendly & helpful that we could not recommend her highly enough! if you are looking to buy or rent in Naples then do yourself a favour and look no further, you wont regret it. Thank you Jamie for finding us our place in the sun. 5 stars all the way.read more

Stephen P.

16:10 09 Oct 19

Erin G.

12:55 09 Oct 19

Jamie Henry was an absolute pleasure to work with on our home purchase in Naples! She's such a positive, driven and detailed oriented person. Our home buying experience couldn't have been better for my wife and me coming from Minnesota. We immediately knew from our first phone conversation with Jamie that she was a perfect fit for us!read more

John L.

13:52 22 Sep 19

We would highly recommend Ryan Ehmen as your agent. He was very helpful in assisting in our home purchase in South Naples. We conveyed with him our target area and he showed us homes in our prices range. We were glad he was he was there to assist us through the complete experience.read more

Dan F.

14:49 11 Sep 19

Douglas was very knowledgeable of the area and had a very good understanding of what we were looking for in a home. His knowledge and professionalism made finding a home easy and pleasant. I would highly recommend White Sands Realty to anyone looking to buy a home in the Naples area. We feel very fortunate to have been able to have White Sands Realty and Douglas assist us in our search. Dan & Carolynread more

Jennifer W.

19:15 01 Sep 19

Thank you Peter Warrick-Marsh for helping sell my condo and finding a new home that fits all my wants and needs!I was very happy with the whole process and highly recommend Peter! He was able to sell my condo quickly and coordinate the purchase so that everything came together the same day for closings! He was professional, patient and readily available to answer questions.read more

Erick L.

22:56 28 Aug 19

Peter Warrick-Marsh was a great agent for my recent home purchase! He was responsive and helped at all points through the purchase to make sure all was well. I would recommend Peter to anyone looking to purchase their next property!read more

Joann M.

22:28 18 Jul 19

Derek Anderson is a true real estate professional. We are from the Boston area and were looking for a second home in Naples. Derek quickly and effectively assessed our needs, dreams and price range. He shared several properties and ideas with us online to get a good handle on what we wanted. By the time we arrived in Naples, all appointments were made for a two day visit. By the end of the weekend, we had made a purchase. Even more important to us was the incredibly efficient and accurate way in which Derek handled the offer and closing processes. His attention to detail made our entire experience perfect and stress free. I would recommend Derek to anyone. He is a top notch, enthusiastic and detail oriented guy with a positive laid-back style that gives you the freedom to think carefully about your decision. Loved him!read more

Julie I.

21:52 01 Jul 19

Derek was FANTASTIC! He is a true real estate professional who knows the real estate market, is thorough in his work, honest, trustworthy, and goes above and beyond to get the job done. I highly recommend him. He did an outstanding job! Julieread more

Robert J.

17:50 24 Jun 19

Derek was very knowledgeable about the local market, calm, experienced and professional. He made the whole process as smooth as it could be.

Drew B.

23:16 28 May 19

I recently had the pleasure of working with Steve Saner on the purchase of a property. Steve is an excellent Realtor who truly cares about the needs of his clients, and routinely goes above and beyond to ensure their satisfaction. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about the intricacies of the local real estate market. I highly recommend Steve, and look forward to working with him in the future!read more

Michele J.

13:53 06 May 19

Steve Saner was an amazing agent. He was so knowledgeable and caring. He went above and beyond for our family assisting with a sale of our condo. We are truly grateful to have him as our agent.read more

Riley S.

20:47 12 Mar 19

Derek was very professional and non pressuring. He was able to listen to what we were looking for and laser focus in on properties that met our criteria. Derek was able to iron out the issues in a complicated transaction that led ultimately to a smooth transition to ownership.read more

Bob F

17:22 10 Mar 19

Derek Anderson is a phenomenal agent, very knowledgeable and extremely responsive. He made the process of purchasing, setting up inspections and closing much easier than we anticipated, all while living in the Chicago area. We found our dream condo in Naples thanks to Derek's help. He is the best and highly recommend him!read more

Janet L.

20:21 21 Feb 19

Jamie Henry is amazing!! She was responsive, gave us great advice, and made the process of finding our new home as well as the move, painless. Jamie is very knowledgable about the Naples area. We love the place she helped find for us - it has everything we sought and we couldn't be happier.read more

andrew H.

14:55 09 Feb 19

Douglas was an excellent realtor for us! We needed a home quickly and Douglas was knowledgeable about the area, schools, and negotiated a great price for us. We will use him forever!!!read more

Michael G.

01:07 03 Feb 19

I want to thank Douglas Olmsted for his help in finding me the right properties. On two separate occasions, Douglas found exactly what I was looking for without showing me a bunch of properties that didn't fit my criteria.He was very helpful anticipating the do's and don'ts of each purchase. I took it for granted that all Realtors were that good until I moved out of state and had to use another agent. Now I have a greater appreciation for his professionalism and expertise.read more

David R.

23:42 01 Feb 19

Douglas Olmsted is a phenomenal agent. He has represented us several times as both a buyers and sellers agent. On one occasion he was instrumental in getting our property sold when he assisted the buyers’ in increasing their appraisal for their loan. He noticed the errors in the appraisal whereas the buyers’ agent was content with letting the sale fail. On another occasion he was tireless in finding our dream bay front property. He realized we ultimately wouldn’t be thrilled with the property we had originally targeted. We will continue to use him and White Sands for all future real estate transactions.read more

Betsy A.

14:45 01 Feb 19

Douglas is an amazing agent; extremely knowledgeable and responsive. He led us through the home buying process smoothly and left us nothing to worry about. He understood our wishes/concerns and kept those in the forefront during the home-buying experience.read more

Brian B.

21:05 21 Jan 19

My wife and I had a quick and painless experience with our move down to Naples with only a 4 day timeframe for purchase over our travels. Jaime Henry was always very responsive and knowledgeable with all questions we had. She met our needs and flexibility with small children throughout the process as well as our timeframes. We would highly recommend her to others!read more

Dana Z.

01:54 09 Jan 19

Derek Anderson is a top notch agent. I am an agent in Michigan and I was searching for a stellar agent to help my client sell her condo in the Naples area. I spent endless hours researching agents in the area, making phone calls, etc., and then I found Derek... I felt more than confident he would serve my client best. And sure enough, he did just that! He sold my clients condo in less than a month for a price she was proud of. I personally validate Derek Anderson is an above average, way more than average, agent. I highly recommend him for any real estate purposes.read more

sally G.

17:14 04 Jan 19

troy h

19:53 15 Oct 18

Jamie Henry was great to work with, she was very knowledgeable and honest regarding the area and the details of the home we leased. She always responded quickly and accurately and was willing to answer my questions even after we moved in. I would recommend her to anyone buying, selling or leasing a home!!!read more

Andrea A.

19:58 10 Oct 18

My husband Dave and I had the pleasure of working with Derek Anderson! We were not sure of the exact area of where we wanted to purchase a home. He was so patient with showing us many options and very knowledgeable about the different areas. We worked with him for a few days until we made our decision. He was fantastic every step of the way! I would highly recommend Derek to help you find your house that you will soon call your home. Thank you!read more

Jill T.

20:04 04 Oct 18

Ryan is an friendly, outstanding, and knowledgeable realtor. I'm glad Ryan was in our corner. He goes out of his way to find the right community/home that you are looking for. Ryan knows how to get things done and goes all out to make his clients happy. I would definitely recommend Ryan to anyone who plans to move in this area.read more

Heather C.

18:43 01 Oct 18

Jamie Henry was one of the most responsive, professional real estate agents I have had the pleasure to work with in my 30 years in the mortgage industry. She went above and beyond the usual negotiations to secure the property our clients wanted and worked diligently to get it closed. She is THE BEST!read more

Aria G.

16:59 30 Sep 18

Jamie Henry is by far the best realtor I have the pleasure of working with. She is very professional, resourceful, super responsive and always prepared for anything that may arise. She made the process very easy and tolerable. I highly recommend Jamie to anyone looking for the best in town.read more

Kim A.

15:36 30 Sep 18

Our family moved to Naples from New England. We were fortunate to have an amazing agent that helped us familiarize ourselves with the area and find the perfect house for us! Jamie Henry is knowledgable and was great to work with! We would highly recommend Jamie and White Sands Realty.Kim Arellread more

Amanda B.

01:26 27 Sep 18

Allisson Gonzalez is the BEST! We recently bought our first home and I truly am so thankful Allisson was there every step of the way. She answered all of our question, and wasn't afraid to find out the answers for us when we needed. She is super kind, professional, and knowledgeable. She made the process of buying a home so easy and enjoyable, as buying your home should be! Thanks for the "easy button", Allisson!read more

Katie L.

22:57 14 Jul 18

Jamie Henry is the BEST!!! We’ve moved seven times in 8 years across the US and have never experienced anything like our experience with Jamie in Naples!! She is extremely kind,patient and truly wants to understand what you are looking for to avoid wasting anyone’s time. Her ability is something that can’t be taught and I would highly recommend anyone looking to move to Naples to first speak with Jamie...she will find what you’re looking for...be it a bungalow or a mansion!! Thanks Jamie so much!!read more

Steve M.

12:34 06 Jul 18

We lucked out finding a professional like Derek Anderson. Our family had been vacation in Naples for several years and we finally decided to buy a condo. After making an inquiry, Derek promptly called and followed up with a great balance of not being pushy but wanting to help in any way he could. Other agents that called us came and went. Derek stayed the course and believed in our situation and commitment to buy. Throughout the process, he was the consummate professional and advocate for our cause. As a result, we actually enjoyed the experience - one that could have been stressful without his calm and easy nature. We highly recommend Derek!read more

David W.

01:41 03 May 18

We were out-of-town buyers and looked around before interviewing and choosing Derek Anderson as our agent to represent us in seeking and purchasing a condominium in Naples. We were extremely pleased with this choice as our experience was excellent in all regards. Derek was energetic, responsive, and served as our advocate throughout the process. He was especially good with communication, emailing, calling or texting nearly every day to keep us up to date. He has a warm and pleasant demeanor and was easy to work with. Although he is busy and sells a lot of real estate, you will feel as if you are his only client. We could not be happier with his representation and recommend him highly- would give him six stars if the scale could be extended.read more

Dave L.

01:51 12 Apr 18

We knew we wanted a new construction condo in Naples with lots of natural light and views of the Gulf. Fortunately, we found Ryan Ehmen at White Sands Realty. Ryan REALLY knows the area and helped us find the perfect condo to meet our needs. He helped us in negotiations with the builder and did a great job! Ryan's is down-to-earth and was a great fit for us. I’d highly recommend Ryan to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the Naples area.read more

Brian G.

15:07 15 Mar 18

We worked with Derek Anderson of White Sands Realty Naples and thought he was fantastic! He knows everything there is to know about South Florida. He worked to understand all that we wanted and was patient as we considered many options. Moreover, Derek is really personable and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend Derek as a realtor!read more

wendy M.

18:52 07 Jan 18

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Jamie Henry at White Sands Realty. Jamie definitely went above and beyond her job. As renters, we really couldn't be happier that we have found Jamie. Everything that goes with finding and renting a house, from beginning to end, was impeccably handled. She is a true professional and knows the Naples market very well. Jamie is extremely helpful and accessible and kept us well informed. I'll gladly work with Jamie again and would highly recommend her to anyone. Thanks again Jamieread more

Richard W.

14:56 05 Dec 17

We recently bought a condo on the ocean in Naples, and worked with Derek Anderson. Derek did an exceptional job and we would highly recommend him! We did know Derek before hand, and he came highly recommended. We live in the Midwest, and wanted a condo on the beach in Naples. Derek made the process of finding the right property extremely easy. He did an excellent job researching different properties, and educated us to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the different areas and properties in and around Naples. We flew into Naples on a number of weekends, and Derek would pick us up. We would then tour many properties in one or two days in a very efficient manner. After reviewing everything on the market that met our needs, we settled on a property. Derek helped us negotiate a fair price based upon market conditions, which ultimately the buyers accepted. He also took care of numerous other details, including finding appropriate inspectors and contractors as needed. Many real estate agents "dabble" in real estate and don't treat it like a profession, or they are constantly just trying to get you to buy something to get their commission. We never felt like Derek was trying to pressure us in any way, and he only wanted us to find the right property. He often would recommend against certain properties due to negative things he was aware of about the property or the area, that we weren't aware of. Derek truly handles his business as a professional, and takes exceptional care of his customers. We could not have been more pleased with Derek, and we would recommend him highly to anyone looking to buy or sell a property in Naples, Florida.read more

Fabiola G.

20:36 14 Nov 17

My husband and I worked with Derek Anderson to purchase our first home in Naples and it was a nice experience. Derek was knowledgeable of the communities, friendly, professional and very flexible with his time. Buying a new home is always a challenging process but working with Derek made it as easy and straightforward as possible. We highly recommend him.read more

Matthew C.

15:55 14 Nov 17

Derek Anderson went above and beyond to help my wife and I find our new home in Naples. He was always available and very knowledgeable about each community we were considering. His advise in using an attorney was excellent due to the resulting hurricane and aftermath.read more

Steve K.

13:52 14 Aug 17

I've never written a review on Google before but my experience with Maurice Cossairt at White Sands Realty was so exceptional it would be a disservice to not write about it. This will be a bit long but I mean every word of it!My wife and I went into Naples and wanted to get an idea of what we could get at our price point and it was clear we needed local help. So after a google search and reading the reviews, we gave White Sands Realty number a call and talked with Maurice. We was surprised at the number of real estate agents representing Naples that don't actually live in Naples. We wanted a local expert. We got that with Maurice.Maurice is not only a real estate agent, he also has extensive building experience. His experience literally saved us more than 8% on the cost of new construction. Every time the builder we chose would say an upgrade would cost "X" Maurice was able to say what the actual cost was and the builder would lower the cost because Maurice was right and they knew it.For instance, I witnessed where the builder would say "but we need to put in additional plumbing" when we wanted to add a pool bathroom, but Maurice had looked at the blue prints and pointed out that they didn't need to because a rough in for an outdoor kitchen was already priced in. An option he also got greatly reduced in price. Things like that saved us tens of thousands of dollars.We spend two days with Maurice non-stop and he was always kind, understanding, and professional. The home my wife and I was interested in had not been built in Naples yet. The closest model we could actually walk through was in Sarasota so my wife and I indicated we was going to drive up to see it and Maurice went with us. He even drove which was a 3 hour round trip!I honestly believe if we had attempted to do the leg work ourselves or with someone less knowledgeable than Maurice it would have cost of us tens of thousands more and we would not have come close to getting what we are now getting.Additionally, since we are from out of state we need someone local we can trust to watch the construction and make sure the changes we've indicated are indeed happening. I am 100% confident that Maurice is the right person.I work in the technical field. I am out of my element when it comes to home construction and the building process. If you do not have the necessary skill set so you know exactly what you are doing I believe it would be a mistake to not call Maurice and get the skill set you need on your side of the negotiations. We could not be happier with the way things turned out and we believe this is just the start of a long relationship.read more

Issac R.

22:16 30 Mar 17

Jamie Henry of White Sands Reality is simply amazing! I've worked with several realtors and she is by far the best of the best! She had the lender Ryan Sommerville (which is also amazing) contact us to get the ball rolling while she searched for properties to suit our many needs. As she assists us with our home search I am continuously impressed.She's smart, savvy and extremely prompt, which can be a rare combination to find. It has been a pleasure working with Jamie and I highly recommend her!read more

Deb z

14:33 31 Dec 16

Jamie was great! She helped make our transition from out of state very smooth! She is very organized and communicated well with us through the buying process. She was quick to answer any questions we had as well. Thank you Jamie!!!read more

Hhghjh H.

20:43 15 Oct 16

We were extremely lucky to have found Steve and Gorana. They helped us find a home for our family in a beautiful community that fits us perfect. They were knowledgeable of the area and answered all our questions. We highly recommend White Sands Realty!read more

Tim R.

01:22 13 Sep 16

I could not recommend a realtor more highly than Jamie Henry. She helped us at every level of the buying process and made it go very smoothly. She covered every detail and always was on top of the closing process. Being out of state and buying a second property can be stressful, but she was very reliable to take care of everything. She also has a great knowledge of the Naples/Marco Island market. She is also friendly and really cares about you as a client. She is a rare gem in the real estate market in Florida.read more

Alex H.

21:08 12 Sep 16

Great experience working with Jamie very professional!

Scott W.

00:52 03 Aug 16

Mark is an extremely knowledgeable realtor in the Naples area. He has been extremely patient with my wife and I as we look for our first home. He really listens and attempts to find the perfect home, not just a house. I would highly recommend Mark and his team if you are looking for a home in Naples, FL.read more

Vonn P.

19:16 28 Jul 16

We are Real Estate Investors in Southwest Florida and are currently buying our second property with Mark Weber of White Sands Realty. Our purchases generally move at lightning speed and Mark provides that high level of service it takes to close the deal. He seems to know this market better than anyone we have met and is extremely knowledgeable about real estate in general. I would highly recommend Mark Weber for investors, buyers and sellers in the Naples area. We will continue to use him as our go-to real estate agent for acquiring and selling our properties.Vonn&AndyFRS Homebuyersread more

Barb B.

15:27 14 Feb 16

Awesome broker- realtor goes above and beyond what's asked of him.

Debra A

02:10 13 Sep 15

Chrissi has been very helpful in my search for a home, looking forward to visiting!

Maureen G.

01:16 11 Sep 15

Christine Brignola treated us in a highly professional manner with the knowledge of our desire to find a country club type of residence in Naples Florida. Christine was totally prepared to show us various resorts that would fit the profile for our family We would highly recommend her to anyone that needs a agent to find there desired housing in the Naples area. read more

Susan R.

15:10 10 Sep 15

My husband and I worked with Derek Anderson to find our new home in Naples and to help advise us on moving to Florida from our home in MA. Derek was a great asset in our search. He was always available and quick and accurate with his responses to our questions and concerns. He stood shoulder to shoulder with us during the negotiation, purchase and closing of our new home. Derek has also provided invaluable advice on matters such as insurance needs and homesteading related to our move to Florida. even though we have moved into our new home, Derek continues to provide follow up calls to support our resettlement here. Thanks go out to Derek.Susan and Len Rizzoread more

Steve M.

01:35 10 Sep 15

We met Chrissi Brignola, realtor with White Sands Realty, in August of 2014 as we were new to Naples, FL and looking for a place to live. Chrissi was very helpful as she gave us an overview of Naples. She was careful to understand what kind of housing we were looking for and what area of town we were interested in. Chrissi lined up a large selection of condos and houses for us to view and worked with other realtors to allow us to see some prime properties in our price range. She was resourceful with finding options for us and patient as we narrowed the choices down. As a result, we were able to find a condo that was well suited to our needs. Chrissi followed up with us to make sure we were satisfied and to see if there was anything else we needed. We were impressed with her knowledge of the area and her dedication to customer satisfaction. read more

T S.

14:26 09 Sep 15

Repeat business is the biggest compliment you can give to a Realtor. Derek Anderson of White Sands Realty came through for us once again. Derek has deep local knowledge and years of sales experience combined with a tremendous drive to help us find our dream home in a great Naples community. We were ready for a housing upgrade and Derek gave us all the time, effort, guidance, and answers we needed until our move was complete. Until next time...thank you Derek Anderson and White Sands Realty!read more

Beverly G.

23:52 07 Sep 15

Our realtor is Chrissi Brignola and we feel very fortunate to have found her. Or should I say she found us. We saw a property that interested us and asked that the realtor contact us. Chrissi promptly answered our request.Chrissi is quick to respond, very considerate, conscientious, and ever alert to properties that meet our criteria. Her patience and personality deserve more than 5 stars!She is relentless and has gone to great lengths in order to show a property, and make sure all information pertaining to the property is correct.Although we have not found our new home yet, we know we will with Chrissi's help.read more

Tom L.

17:26 04 Sep 15

Chrissi Brignola is our realty contact.She has been wonderful and very patient with all our questions. If the BEST review is 5 Stars...........she deserves a minimum of 50. She has always returned our calls and provided us with all the information we requested and we didn't have to wait forever for her to return our calls. We have already recommended her to our family and friends. Her personality, concern and knowledge of all the listings we looked out was terrific. She listened closely to all our needs.She most definitely is an asset to White Sands Realty. Thank you so much Chrissi for ALL your help.Tom & Theresa Laurito (New York) read more

B F.

22:55 03 Sep 15

Chrissi Brignola was the agent on a rental house in Golden Gate Estates that my wife and I were going to rent until we found a house to buy. When move-in day came we found, to our horror, the owner of the home had moved out the night before and left the house a total disaster! FILTHY! Sour, wet clothes in the dryer, food in the fridge, etc. Luckily, we had to go to South Carolina to pick up the remainder of our belongings and the house could be cleaned over the weekend while we were gone.I called Chrissi from SC the following day to check on the cleaning progress and she said the cleaning lady had walked out, refusing to clean such a disgusting mess!! Chrissi and her husband went to the house the following day and spent over 8 hours cleaning the house themselves so that we wouldn't have to return to a filthy home!! That is not just customer service, that is compassion and empathy and showed me how much she really cares about people. We like Chrissi so much we hired her to handle the purchase of our home a short while later. She is a kind, considerate and compassionate lady and we couldn't be happier to have crossed paths with her and have her in our corner for the home purchase experience. read more

Nikki A.

19:20 03 Sep 15

Chrissi Brignola is my realtor and has been doing a wonderful job!! She is so informative and knowledgable about everything I've asked. She knows exactly what we want and contacts us in a timely manor!!! I even referred her to my mother because she's so great!! I'd give her 10 stars if I could!!!read more

Alexandria D.

18:11 03 Sep 15

Our experience with Chrissi Brignola with White Sands. We found her very knowledgeable of the area. We were impressed by her professional manner, friendliness, punctuality and over all knowledge of the Florida laws and regulations which are quite different than New Jersey. We enjoyed our time with Ms Brignola and, in fact, recommended her to our friends. If, indeed, we decide to relocate to the southwest area of Florida (Naples, Bonita Springs), we would not hesitate to contact Chrissi Brignola for our real estate needs.read more

Lauri B.

15:02 16 Jul 15

We took two long years looking...Ryan Ehmen is very personable and drove us around different neighborhoods, gave us materials about associations, individual homes, and condos, and other valuable information for figuring out what type of place we wanted and where we wanted to buy. He quickly answered questions...even over this long period. Finally, when our home sold, he was available immediately...even with his family tragedy going on...he covered us. He guided us in figuring out our offer, re-negotiating the offer, and settling on a final closing date. His insights were invaluable in getting the very home we wanted. When I forgot my garage door opener in my car down there, he quickly got it and sent it up here, maybe a small thing but very valuable gesture to us. In my opinion, 5 stars is still not high enough! read more

Tuna 2.

11:17 05 Jun 15

Ryan Ehmen helped my girlfriend and I find and purchase our first home together; he was there to assist us every step of the way. Ryan was very patient with us but extremely proactive. He would send us new houses daily, encouraged us to look outside our comfort zone (which found us the house of our dreams), made himself available at all hours and even anytime over the weekend to show us a home or answer any questions we had. Ryan would even go as far as going to look at a home when we weren't available and give us a full report on it after his walkthrough. He was always extremely professional, well dressed, and very personable the whole way through; even brining us breakfast at one of the house showings early one Saturday morning. Ryan worked closely with the bank and title company (with our approval) to help work out small issues we had during the purchase of the home. I could not imagine having or trusting another realtor to do everything that he did for us. Ryan and I still keep in close contact, and I recommend him to any friend, relative, or stranger I here that is interested in buying a home. Thank you again Ryan, we appreciate everything you did for us!!read more

Catherine M.

15:26 11 Apr 15

My husband and I recently purchased a new home in the Isles of Collier Preserve development in South Naples. Living in Minnesota, we could not have accomplished this without Steve and Gorana Saner. When we first started looking, I contacted White Sands Realty and a few others from an internet search. Steve reached out to me by phone within a day and immediately put me at ease. We had two house-hunting trips and Steve and Gorana made them both enjoyable and stress-free. It was like spending the day with good friends. Between these two visits, Steve and Gorana videotaped their visit to the Isles community, which had just opened, and sent us a link to the video. They thought the location, community environment, and price point were what we were looking for. And they were absolutely right! On the second visit, we ended up finalizing the purchase of our new home.Steve knew that my husband was also looking for a boat slip in the area. So, he found one for sale very close to our neighborhood. Steve helped my husband by contacting the marina, although he received no compensation for this. We feel so lucky to have met and worked with Steve and Gorana. They are good people and we count them among our friends in Naples. We highly recommend Steve and Gorana Saner if you are looking for a realtor in SW Florida.Thank you!read more

Donna L.

18:19 20 Feb 15

We had the best experience you could ask for with Jamie Henry, our realtor. Jamie very quickly understood our needs and preferences and showed us the best of what was available. She is very detailed, organized, thorough and her bubbly personality made our search for our condo all the more enjoyable, with no pressure at all. Once our offer was accepted for our new condo, Jamie led the way dealing with mortgage contacts, attorney and condo association people. If you are looking for a realtor, I highly recommend Jamie. She truly knows her market and will help you find your next dream home. She did for us!read more

Otis J.

04:15 31 Jan 15

Nanette D.

15:47 21 Jul 14

My husband and I had a wonderful experience shopping for and purchasing our first home with Derek as our realtor. Over the course of a couple months he brought us to several showings, ultimately leading us to our current neighborhood. Derek was always professional and responsive via phone and email, making the daunting process of home buying relatively easy for us first-timers. We will not hesitate to recommend his services to others. read more

Tim S.

20:14 03 Jul 14

I wanted to take a moment to write a big Thank You to Derek and Jackie, our Realtors at White Sands Realty for helping us find the perfect 2nd home in Naples. We couldn’t have done it without their local knowledge and patience. We love the location close to the beach but also that it is something we can afford. Having something new in a safe community close to the water was our main goal. Derek was able to fulfill that wish list and we look forward to many happy, sun-filled days in Naples. Thanks again, Tim & Jodiread more

joan M.

13:18 24 Jun 14

My husband and I just closed on a condo in Ft. Myers. We could not have accomplished this without Steve and Gorana Saner. Living in NY and not knowing any realtors in SW Florida I randomly placed a search for the area we were interested in and White Sands came up. Steve contacted me immediately and within a day, Gorana had sent us all the current listings based on our requirements. We had 4 days of house hunting, and both Steve and Gorana made the most of it. We looked in both Naples and Ft. Myers. It turned out the first condo we saw was meant to be ours! Steve and Gorana couldn't have been more patient and kind. After looking at a myriad of condos and deciding on ours, it turned out that we had to provide a bank check or wire transfer for a deposit. Again, being from NY, our bank was not in Florida. Steve and Gorana offered to put down the deposit from their personal account taking a check in return from basically a perfect stranger! I don't know if that happens very often! Steve and Gorana were not trying to "sell" us a home. They genuinely wanted us to love our new home. They handled our walkthru for us. Steve sent a video of the unit the same day of the walk thru and followed up with the builders. I could go on and on as to how lucky we are to have met and worked with Steve and Gorana. They are not only a tremendous asset to White Sands, but to the entire SW area.Thank you again Steve and Gorana!read more

Larry K.

20:09 12 May 14

Working with Brian Ohlis allows you to know what high integrity looks like and we have enjoyed working with Brian during various acquisitions of property and he always goes the extra mile. We had property we were interested in but the property was not really ready to move in, Brian rolled up his sleeves and weighed in and made the property move in condition, not many in the real estate business like Brian Ohlis. Thank you for being the consummate professional and making the purchasing of real estate so very easy and with your positive attitude fun.read more

Leonard K.

14:55 06 Feb 14

We want to thank Ryan Ehmen for helping us to find and to purchase a home in Naples. He made everything very easy for us. We live in the Netherlands, but despite the distance and the language, the communication went very smooth and that was important because the largest part of the purchase process, which took months, went through email correspondence. We were not familiar with the US house market, but thanks to the Ryan's patience and this great expertise of that market, we finally bought our dream house in the Florida sun.Ryan was never pushy and acted always in our interest. He worked hard and updated us from every step from start to closing.If we will speak someone who has the desire or the plan to buy a (second) house in SW Florida. We will definitely send him to Ryan Ehmen.Family KlinkertNetherlandsread more

Jim W.

00:43 03 Nov 13

After deciding to move to Southwest Florida, and doing as much Internet research as possible, I contacted White Sands Realty by phone, and was connected to Ryan Ehman. While we were pretty well convinced that Riverstone was the community that best met our needs, we still had many questions about building a new home in this area of the country. Ryan guided us through the model homes, providing us with excellent insight relative to design features, upgrade options, and lot selection. He also showed us other neighborhoods as a means of comparison. He provided us valuable advice on which upgrades to have the builder include, and which to save for after the closing, as well as recommendations to complete that work. He attended the home inspections with us, as well as the closing. In summary, Ryan was highly responsive throughout the process, and provided us with valuable input at every step of the purchase, design and construction processes. read more

Norman R.

00:31 22 Oct 13

We listed the sale of our house with Derek and Jackie in an attempt to test the growth of the recovering housing market . Thanks to their investment in gorgeous professional pictures of our home, attention to detail in the listing description and valuable advice; our first home set a record for their fastest sale (14 hours!) and set the highest comp in the neighborhood. We could have not done it without their guidance, strategic advice and genuine care for our family and needs. We are in the process of building our next home and are very excited to have Derek and Jackie by our side for the next step! To the best team in real estate! read more

Angela B.

18:56 07 Sep 13

Thought we would take a quick minute to say "Thank You Doug" for all your help in finding a new home for our family. We appreciate your consistent professionalism at every showing. Thank you for showing us product that aligned with our needs whether we were looking at condos by the beach or acreage east of town. Your relationships with vendors also helped us in the inspection and closing process. Our experience with you has been top notch even down to the thank you card that your broker Mark sent us. Angela and Robert read more

Al F.

12:03 24 Jul 13

Working with Derek and Jackie Anderson made purchasing a home in Naples Florida a pure pleasure! Derek and Jackie have a keen sense of the market in Naples and are able to guide you through the process to be sure you get the home of your dreams at a price you are comfortable with! In addition, Derek and Jackie were a very valuable asset to us as we were purchasing our home from out of state. They have been there for us every step of the way. We are really looking forward to this new chapter in our lives thanks to Derek and Jackie!read more

Carey A.

01:19 24 Jul 13

A fantastic duo. The Anderson's are wonderful to deal with,. They are trust worthy & professional. Derek & Jackie handled the selling of our current home & purchase of our new one. It was a tricky deal with obstacles at every turn but they guided us through each step. We are so happy in our new home and are looking forward to spending many years in it. ~ Mike & Careyread more

Rob F.

23:15 03 Nov 12

My wife and I decided to go out on a limb and relocate to Naples. We picked Mark Weber at White Sands Realty as an agent simply because I saw a picture of him with his family. Since we have a young daughter, I figured he'd be able to help direct us with neighborhoods and school systems. It ended up being a great decision. Mark was great to work with. He was a great help in narrowing our choices of homes to explore, and took us out on a full day of showings.After getting to know us from just a few phone conversations and emails, and only one day of shopping together, he dragged us "against our will" to a home he knew we would like better than what we had seen. We fell in love with it. Sooner than we planned, he was able to assist with an offer, and negotiate a deal. Fast forward 5 months to the closing because the sellers are building a new home. Everything went smoothly, including Mark setting us up with a lease for the sellers to rent from us for a few months while their new home is being finished. It wasn't even a hiccup in the deal, there was no stress on my part at all.The seller's agents happened to be Derek and Jackie. All of the people at White Sands Realty were great, and I'm sure we've formed some very long term relationships here. I never felt like we were at odds or had different interests in mind, and I would now consider these people my friends. Good thing, too, because we're basically going to be neighbors!read more

mary M.

00:18 28 Jul 12

I was referred to Derek and Jackie from friends who recently bought a condo in Naples and they were very pleased with White Sands. I needed realtors who "got the job done" and I could not be happier. I flew down, met them after several emails, and they spent the weekend with me looking at a wide variety of properties. They were GREAT! I purchased a home and was very happy with the purchase price. In addition, they referred me to an outstanding remodeling firm. I have worked with many realtors over the years and Derek and Jackie are at the top of my list! Give them a call if your home shopping in Naples.read more

John W.

01:01 03 Jul 12

Mark Weber, the owner of White Sands Realty, was a great help in locating and negotiating for our beautiful new condo at Moraya Bay, that is directly on the beach. We knew we wanted a second home in Naples and Mark, a life time resident of Naples, was able to insure that we purchased in a premier, friendly, beach community. Mark did not stop with simply finding a home for us, he assisted with every step, including finding us a local attorney, decorators, and even looking for a dog sitter! We highly recommend Mark and his team of experts at White Sands Realty to anyone looking for real estate on the beach or anywhere in Naples. Parterning with Mark you can be assured of the financial stability of your investment. Sincerely, John & Twyla Wilsonread more

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13:44 22 Apr 11

Mark and his company White Sands Realty found us a great deal on our family home

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