We could not have been happier with our decision to list with Helene Johnston. We listed our Plantation condo in April and it closed in August. Helene could not have been more professional than she was. She was always on top of everything and keeping us informed of everything that was going on. After the closing, Helene made a donation to a local charity in our name. It takes a special type of person to do something like that. Thank you to Helene and for being a true professional.
We had a great experience with Helene. She was always quick to respond to our questions and concerns (and we had a lot)! She really went the extra mile for us without hesitation! We would definitely recommend her.
Our experience with Helene Johnston was wonderful. We looked at property on a visit to Florida while visiting relatives and did so on a bit of a lark not really thinking we would do more than a quick look. Helene "got" what we were looking for even before we did and found the right community for us. We took a big plunge committing to our home after seeing it on only one trip but is has worked out wonderfully and we are very pleased! Thank you Helene!
Helene Johnston was my realtor and she was wonderful in every way. I would recommend her without fail. She was very helpful, efficient and a joy to work with.
Helene was recommended to us by friends who were previous clients. We were so happy to have had a realtor who actually listened to our needs and budget. She was very professional and knowledgeable throughout our entire real estate search and closing. We would definitely recommend her to our acquaintances.
We recently bought a house using one of your agents Helene Johnston. Helene was professional, friendly organized and informed. Working with her was a delight and we will not hesitate to recommend her.
We met Helene Johnston last year, when we were visiting friends in Venice and she sold a home to our friend's sister. We were so impressed with her knowledge and professionalism after speaking to her at that initial meeting, that shortly afterward we started working with her to find our new home in Florida. She patiently worked with us for about a year, while we were trying to sell our home in New Jersey. We were unfamiliar with Florida real estate and relied on her guidance in helping us choose the right community for our new home. She is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of real estate transactions and of the various communities in the Venice, FL area. Working with Helene greatly reduced the stress of buying a new home. We will definitely recommend her to family and friends who are looking to relocate to the Sarasota County area.
We just completed the sale of our home in Venice. Our agent was Helene Johnson in the Venice office. Both my husband and I have nothing but high praise for her knowledge, professionalism, attention to all the details and her helpfulness. Over the years we have sold a number of our homes. By far, this was the easiest for us. The marketing used by your company was also very impressive. We have recommended Helene to several people and they too have been very satisfied.
Helene Johnston has sold two homes for us. We also purchased a home with her. She is truly professional, knowledgeable, and prompt. She communicates well, always giving and receiving much needed feed back. Helene is tops in her profession. Hank and Marcia Zawada
Helene has always been a 5 star agent for me. I have worked with her since the very beginning of her career with 3 sales of properties and one purchase. She has become more of a friend to me I have always been pleased with her hard work and honesty. I would highly recommend her as a realtor to anyone selling or buying property in this area.
Helene did an excellent job for us. We would rehire her in a minute. Her attention to details was outstanding. We give her a Five Star Rating. Charlie and Lynne Helvie
Helene took control over a transaction made difficult by an uncooperative selling agent and brought it to completion with her professional skills. She deserves 5 stars and then some.
We are very pleased with the service we received during our recent purchase in Venice and the sale of our former home. Helene Johnston was our broker for both and she explained every detail and was friendly and patient.
I had the pleasure to work with Helene Johnston on this short sale. Helene anticipated every stage of the sale and reacted quickly. Helene's close attention to detail and experience was key in expediting the process. She is fair and honest. She helped me arrive at a realistic price to satisfy seller, buyer and bank. Great marketing made the process move quickly. Most importantly it is a joy to work with Helene. She is warm and engaging, knowledgeable and professional.
Helene is a true professional, who we were very satisfied with. She was always available and provided excellent service. I would recommend her to anyone interested in selling their home and would use her again in the future. George Poynter
Helene is the consummate Real Estate professional. She has a high energy level which translates into getting things done thoroughly, correctly, and on time. She has good contact list of vendors if repairs or adjustments are required, and keeps her clients well informed during all stages of the sale and through the point of closing. We found her to be a pleasure to work with and would highly recommend her to anyone with property for sale.
Helene was fantastic to work with. The market "softened" just as we put up our late Mom's home for sale, but she persevered! There were a few hiccups along the way, and every time Helene stepped up and took care of the problem, with little fanfare. We would definitely recommend Helene to someone else!
We have been fortunate to have had Helen Johnston represent us in several real estate transactions. We recently sold our home, with Helene as our listing agent. She is exceptional. Helene attends to every detail and patiently answers each and every question from nervous sellers. We would like to thank Helene and recommend her to anyone who seeks a true real estate professional. Hank and Marcia Zawada
I am proud to say what an outstanding job my agent, Helene Johnston, did as she handled two real estate transactions for me this spring. We had worked together in another transaction in 2012, so it was a pleasure to reconnect. Helene is professional and efficient, through and through!
We have been clients (and fans) of Helene since we met in 2004 when she took us around the Venice area looking for a home. We ended up in a lovely condo that was just perfect until a transfer forced us to relocate to the eastern side of Florida in 2014 and we once again called Helene for her expertise in selling a home. At that time, we had two condos and she listed both of them. In no time, she had them both sold. She works hard on your listing and advertises and markets your property both locally and to people up north, which is a huge blessing. Her professionalism and caring matches no other person on the market today. That is why, even 10 years later, we called Helene first and she was right there to help us out and sell our place(s). You can't go wrong with Helene on your side working for you every step of the way.
Looking to buy a condo in Sarasota, I entrusted Helene to line up ten or so properties to look at when I arrived in town. After looking at four I stopped the search because the first one was exactly what I was looking for. This tells me two things; that she listens to what the client is describing as a place to make a home and she really knows the Sarasota market. I can't imagine what else one would want from a real estate agent?
Helene Johnston represented us in purchasing the Crossfield Place residence. Helene was also attentive to our numerous questions and provided us with knowledgeable feedback. Helene made us feel comfortable in that we felt that no question was too trivial or left unanswered and was always respectively answered.
Helene is by far the most organized, driven and customer service oriented realtor we have ever worked with. Always goes above and beyond and gets the job done. We have worked with her twice. Hiring Helene for buying or selling is really a no-brainer. You will not be disappointed! Sincerely,
We were very impressed with the service we received from Helene Johnston who went well beyond the call of duty. She responded very quickly to our many questions as we are resident in the UK and buying a property in Florida was new to us. Helene provided an exceptional service and we would certainly recommend her to anyone wishing to buy or sell a property on The Plantation. In our view she is an excellent asset to your business.
Helene Johnston is an excellent realtor. She sold our condo with speed and professionalism. She is knowlegeable and is always one step ahead. She is an individual with strong values, including honesty and integrity. She is well organized and does what she promises to do. We would work with Helene again and recommend her highly to our friends and acquaintances.
Helene is the best broker we have dealt with in Florida, very professional and efficient. She is personable and helpful.
Helene is the most outstanding realtor we've ever worked with, and we've worked with many realtors over the years as we've bought and sold numerous homes. I just left a lengthy testimonial on Helene's website. I've rarely met any professional who excelled in every aspect of their job. Helene is such a professional. To summarize, she - listened patiently to learn what we wanted, - educated us on all the different areas and options, - kept us updated and informed when we were out of state, - pounced on our behalf when our home came on the market. If she hadn't been so quick and responsive we would not have gotten the home. - helped us put together a winning offer, - showed exceptional negotiating, strategic thinking, and diplomacy in dealing with a difficult seller, and - displayed a strong moral compass and unerring integrity at all times. She deserves the highest praise. She's the best I ever worked with. Regards, Rick Frost
Helene handled the sale of my home with professionalism and courtesy and attention to detail. She also was of assistance in directing me to a source to help with financing for the condo I was purchasing which became difficult due to the new Frank/Dodd banking laws.
Helene is gifted at what she does. We engaged Helene to sell our home in circumstances that were complex and challenging. Helene never missed a beat. She went above and beyond to market the property and bring buyers to the table, and helped structure a transaction that worked for all parties. Furthermore, she went out of her way to put all the pieces in place to ensure a successful close. Having bought and sold many homes and worked with many RE professionals, we put Helene at the top of our list!!!
I am proud to tell you what an outstanding job my agent, Helene Johnston, did as she handled two real estate transactions for me this spring. We had worked together in another transaction in 2012, so it was a pleasure to reconnect. Helene is professional and efficient through and through ! Joyce P.
Just a week ago Helene brought to a successful conclusion the sale of my and my husband’s home in Venice. As real estate experiences go it was a pleasure primarily because of Helene’s careful and caring approach to her work. Because I needed to be at our northern residence the entire time the house was listed, marketed and sold, I needed an agent I could trust throughout the process. Helene not only represented our interests as sellers but had the experience and knowledge to anticipate what needed to be done at every stage. Our house sold in ten days. Helene rose to the challenge and never failed to consult and advise and patiently explain when it was needed. We learned very quickly to trust both her judgment and advice. She is not only a master of details but also a great strategic thinker. Helene’s also a terrific person and fun to be with. I recommend her without reservation.
Thanks. 5+ stars
Helene worked diligently on getting my house sold in 2 weeks while I was out of town. The listing description she wrote for the property was excellent. Helene is very detailed and knows how to negotiate. We closed and I moved in 7 weeks from putting my house on the market. She kept on track and made things happen.
We want you to know how exceptionally superior our experience was with Helene Johnston. She was, far and away, the most competent Realtor with whom we have ever dealt. Helene was professional in every way, attending to every detail, responding immediately to any question or concern we had, and her knowledge of the market and process was simply unmatched. When this is combined with a warm, open, enthusiastic and happy personality you have a 'top notch' individual.
Please accept my sincere ‘thank you’ for all your efforts on my behalf. It was a pleasure working with a true professional in the purchase of my new home which I simply love. Please visit.
We worked with Helene to sell our condo at the Plantation Golf and Country Club in 2014. Her knowledge of the Plantation and all its benefits plus her excellent reputation as a real estate agent were the reasons we chose to work with her. Helene was most effective in marketing our property and making our sale go quickly and smoothly. We were extremely happy with our association with her and would recommend her with confidence. Bob and Nancy K.
Helene offered exceptional service in every respect. We will always credit Helene for helping us realize our dream of retiring to Florida. Helene’s best quality is her ability to not just listen, but to process her clients’ both defined and withed for preferences in finding their perfect home. Helene knows the uniqueness of the many neighborhoods and developments in Venice. “We could not have found our new home without you.
Helene is the best realtor we have ever worked with, bar none. We have worked with many realtors over the years as we've bought and sold numerous homes and Helene is superior to all of them in every category. High praise, but it's not an overstatement. She is an outstanding realtor and I'll never work with anyone else. We initially engaged her because of her thorough knowledge of the area. We met her at an open house and she listened to us and took the time to learn what we were looking for. She gave excellent advice every step of the way, educating us on all the different areas and options. She was very patient with us and never pushed us to buy. Once we found the right home Helene was fantastic. The market was very hot and she was extremely responsive. We could not have purchased our new home if Helene hadn't been so quick to pounce on our behalf when we were out of state. She contacted the seller within an hour of it hitting the market. She was the first to get in and meet with the seller. She "showed" us the home via Facetime that same day while we were in another state. She helped us put together a winning offer and we signed a contract within 24 hours while other buyers were still trying to get in and see the home. Helene showed tremendous skill and diplomacy throughout a long and sometimes contentious closing. When problems arose, and there were more than a few, she always remained calm and in control. She displayed a strong moral compass and unerring integrity at all times. Her negotiating skills, strategic thinking and diplomacy were essential and I was so glad to have her on my side. Helene is the consummate professional. She excelled in every phase of the process. We are very thankful for Helene. We wouldn't have such a lovely home if not for her.
We looked at 50 houses before meeting with Helene. She asked us what we were looking for. 3 houses later we found the house. Thank you!
Helene was excellent in helping us find a home. I was down a couple of times by myself and once with my husband and she assisted us with the homes I wanted to look at and pointed out things that were both positive and negative for us to consider. She drove us around to several different areas miles apart from each other so I could get a feeling for the area. We even went to the local beach areas to get a feel for the distance and area. Q Since I was out of state, and saw some places online that I was interested in, she went to look at them with friends of mine in the area. There was never a negative response for anything that I requested. I did not get all the places that I was interested in at the time, but it was all good in the end and I got the house that was perfect for us and checked off everything on my “want” list. I would not hesitate to refer Helene to anyone looking for a home.
Helene Johnston is a 5 star realtor! My husband and I have bought and sold numerous properties over the years. She is by far the best realtor we have ever worked with. She is professional, timely, conscientious, ethical, knowledgeable, organized, and friendly. You are going to want to work with her for your next housing transaction!
Helene Johnston sold our condo and she helped us purchase a villa. We couldn't have been more pleased with the professionalism, knowledge of the market and genuine sincerity from Helene. She is a true gem as a real estate agent. We will definitely recommend Helene to any buyer/seller.
We saw 50 houses in 6 days before we met with Helene. We couldn’t find what we wanted then we meet with Helene in her office. She asked us a lot of questions. Figured out what we were looking for. Then she showed us about 5 houses. She found us our house. She did a great job! Her knowledge of the house was excellent. I’ve worked in construction for 36 years and she amazes me. Her knowledge of the trees and landscaping blew my mind. I gave her 5 stars I wish I could have given her 10 stars.
Paul and I wanted to drop you a note to express how pleased we are with our purchase. We have received exceptional service from Helene; she has both supported and educated us in the sales process; nothing has been too much trouble - she went the extra mile. We have nothing but praise for her and wouldn't hesitate recommending her as a very knowledgeable realtor. We now have this beautiful house in Venice to dream about until we can retire.
We met Helene Johnston In September 2014 while we were looking for a property in Florida, We were so very lucky that she was 'on duty' when we walked into the LBK Real Estate Office that afternoon. She spent a lot of time helping us to become familiar with the area and introduced us to Venice, where we've now offered on a lovely home in Govenor's Green. She went far beyond the 'call of duty'. As 'Brits', She has had to educate us in the US Sales Process and has been so very patient, keeping us informed on everything along the way, she has demonstrated excellent communication skills. We have received exceptional customer service , nothing has been too much trouble and we both felt we were in very 'safe hands'. I have no hesitation in recommending this first class realtor, she is a real asset to the Michael Saunders Real Estate Company.
Helene is the most outstanding realtor we've ever worked with, and we've worked with many realtors over the years as we've bought and sold numerous homes. I've rarely met any professional who excelled in every aspect of their job. Helene is such a professional. To summarize, she - listened patiently to learn what we wanted, - educated us on all the different areas and options, - kept us updated and informed when we were out of state, - pounced on our behalf when our home came on the market. If she hadn't been so quick and responsive we would not have gotten the home. - helped us put together a winning offer, - showed exceptional negotiating, strategic thinking, and diplomacy in dealing with a difficult seller, and - displayed a strong moral compass and unerring integrity at all times. She deserves the highest praise. She's the best I ever worked with. Regards, Rick Frost
My wife and I would like to commend our realtor who not only helped us find a lovely new home but also sold our previous home for us. Helene is a delightful person and demonstrated nothing but market knowledge, courteousness and the utmost of professionalism. She is truly a person that your fine and successful company must appreciate. We freely recommend her to other potential buyers and sellers.