Sarasota & Charlotte Counties, SW Florida
"Due to a previous experience with a deceptive realtor, I began my Englewood FL condo search wary of realtors as a group & the real estate process in general. A friend... kindly researched realtors in the Englewood area & recommended Jean Pressley Whittaker. I initially met with Jean from afar via phone & later in person when I vacationed on Manasota Key with the intention of learning more about life in the area "in season". Following a brief acclimation period, I found Jean to be a highly professional and effective partner in my condo search. As I better clarified my musts & wants in a condo & location, Jean well educated me regarding the market in general & effectively narrowed my focus on suitable properties in my price range. Jean is highly experienced, knowledgable & hard working ... and provided excellent counsel throughout the entire process, from the initial search, through the submission of offers, to the final closing. In summary, if you are in search of real estate... I highly recommend Jean as a partner in the process.
One final thought for those of you considering Jean as your realtor. Jean is a "no nonsense" kind of person. She packs a busy schedule & will consistently emphasize "due diligence" in the process. So, to best work with Jean, do your homework. The better input you provide Jean, the better she will guide you."
-R.R.
"This was the second time we have dealt with Jean the first time was when we purchased our villa back in 2011. Jean was recommended to us by my brother who had bought a villa in Bobcat a few years prior to my wife and I looking for a “snowbird home.
Within the first few minutes of meeting Jean we were feeling very comfortable and with Jean’s knowledge and understanding of what we were looking for as my wife had some issues with her mobility etc.
When it came time to sell our villa there was no question as to who was going to be our realtor. This time being on the other side of the transaction, being the sellers this is where we really benefited from Jeans’ expertise, setting up the video, the drone pictures, the proper staging, etc, was fantastic and when it came time to close having Jean directing through the whole process with the title company, the accountant that set up all the details that Canadian sellers need to be able to have completed in the proper manner with the IRS, the banks etc. was invaluable and made the whole process as seamless as possible.
My wife and I were thankful that we chose Jean and her people to help us through the process of selling our villa and I would not hesitate to recommend using their service to anyone looking for a professional company to make a stressful time as easy and seamless as possible."
-S.C. & J.C.
"Jean Pressley Whittaker is the best real estate agent we have ever had (we have bought and sold property at least eight times over the years). She was very precise and clear in all phases of the sale and closing. I will happily recommend her."
-R.J & L.J
The Jean Pressley Whittaker Group recently helped us with the purchase of our first home in Florida. We can not say enough about how Jean and her assistant went over and above to provide us with the best possible service. Due to high demand in the Florida market, houses sell very quickly. Jean was very accommodating in finding us the best viewing time of the property, the best advice on how to structure a successful offer, and followed through so that we were successful in our purchase. Thank you so much Jean!
-L.F & B.F
We were delighted with the dedication, knowledge, and business aspect of our dealings with the Group via our agent, Jean Pressley. Every aspect of the procedure was patiently explained and followed up by Jean. We felt very sure that the sale of our property and eventual "signings" were efficiently carried out in the proper manner. We have and will continue to recommend this Group to our friends.
-JP & PM
"From start to finish my experience with the Jean Pressley Whittaker Group was the best! Very professional and I would highly recommend them!"
-G.S.
"We had a great experience with the Jean Pressley Whittaker Group! Living in a different state and having to sell my Mom's home seemed nerve wracking - but Jean made everything run smoothly! Mom's house sold in 2 days!! Jean and her staff were friendly and professional -- and just as a friend recommended Jean to us -- we would recommend Jean as well!"
-D.P.
"The Jean Pressley Whittaker Group provided invaluable assistance, compassion and overall general caring when assisting with the sale of my Mom's home. This was a difficult time however Jean was able to provide invaluable guidance when making decisions. Jean not only took great pride in her work she became a friend we needed! Thanks again Jean for everything!"
- D.R.
"We would like to thank the Jean Pressley Whittaker Group for making the sale of our mother's home so easy and stress free. We were worried about the process of selling a home from out of state. Jean and her assistants handled everything! They kept us informed and walked us through each step of the way putting us at ease. Their professionalism was outstanding!
The home was under contract before it even hit the market for above listing price. We highly recommend the Jean Pressley Whittaker Group for any of your real estate needs. You will not be disappointed!"
- D.G. & L.W.
"You can read the other reviews and see that Jean Pressley Whittaker is a great realtor so I won't repeat all those positive comments. If you hire Jean, you're not just getting a realtor, you are getting a good person."
- D.C.
"From day 1, Jean was professionalism personified. She and her team went above and beyond to guide us through every step of the process. The market here has been moving incredibly quickly and with her help, we were able to prepare our house appropriately, market it effectively, and sell it rapidly. We had multiple, well-above-asking offers to choose from, and we credit that to Jean's guidance and experience. Thanks to Jean and the entire Jean Pressley-Whittaker team for making this process so simple and rewarding for us!"
- H.B. and K.B.
"When I was asked to give a review of my experience with Jean Pressley Whittaker and group it was one of the few times I was excited to be asked. From the first time I met Jean, I not only felt extremely comfortable with her as my realtor but immediately my confidence was confirmed by her thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the real estate market. With her years of experience, she methodically moves through all of the steps of the buying and selling process. There are so many little details and she keeps you informed and gets you through the process unscathed. She knows all of the ins and outs of the field.
Jean has sold two properties that I owned and helped me acquire another one in the last three years. One just closed a week ago and she is handling another one for me that is being listed as I write this review. She takes the stress out of the entire transaction. So.........That should give you a sense of how I feel about working with Jean Presley Whittaker and her group! They are the best in my opinion."
- C.P. and S.P.
"Thanks for helping us get our vacation home in Florida. I can't tell you how much we appreciated all your hard work. The Florida real estate market is so competitive right now. What impressed me the most was your courtesy and experience, but also the ability to go the extra mile for your client. Your professionalism is without question. Your response time to our questions was excellent. Jean, you and your team made my wife and I feel special. In the future, if I want to buy or sell a property in Florida you would be the only realtor I would contact. I certainly will be highly recommending you to all my friends."
- J.K. and K.K.
"This is our second and third experience buying and selling with the Jean Pressley Whittaker Group. We had and continue to have great confidence in the professionalism and experience of your team, so much so that we have referred all our friends and family seeking an agent to you. Our most recent experience went very smoothly. We were able to find a home with the features we were seeking in a reasonable time. Constant communication is a major factor in how well our buying experience went. Shortly after we purchased, we sold our home in just a few days after it was on the market, $25 thousand above the asking price. I will continue to recommend Jean Whittaker and her group to anyone, as they are the best. Thanks for a great experience."
- P.C. and P.C.
"Perseverance and determination are two words that come to mind about Jean Pressley Whittaker. The sale of our villa was met with some challenges that we had not expected, but Jean guided us through our journey with positive results. Her communication regarding ongoing events was frequent and helpful to us. I have used Jean's expertise twice in the past ten years, and both times we were quite pleased with the outcome."
- R.B. and J.B.
"Jean's knowledge, professionalism, and just plain help made this move from a large house of twenty-one years to a retirement community go smoothly. She comes in and explains all real estate concerns in the area, lays out a plan, timeline and follows up throughout the process. She took care of the paperwork and was with us all the way and beyond. I was in the real estate business about 50 years ago and I was completely amazed by Jean's knowledge and performance. Without a doubt, she is the best in the business."
- A.G.
"Jean treats you like you are her most important client. She pays attention to the needs of each potential buyer by seeking out honest feedback after every showing. Jean is relentless in follow up and adjusts quickly to changing market dynamics. She is the best we have had in 24 moves."
- M.V.
"We were introduced to Jean Pressley Whittaker in 1999 when we purchased the property at 36 Waterford Dr. in Englewood, FL. She represented the sellers and we were impressed with her expertise and professionalism at that time. We then contracted with her to sell our Venice, FL home which shehandled in the same way. When we were ready to list our Englewood home we interviewed six realtors. We felt Jean would be our choice but, at the same time, wanted to explore the field. We were shocked by some of the ways in which realtors "get their foot in the door" through outright lies, etc. When we talked to Jean our minds were made up quickly that we had judged her correctly and we ready to sign with her. Her knowledge of the area, the time she spent in preparing her presentation, and the integrity she shows in her dealings with those less knowledgeable all combine to make her the best choice, by far, of the realtors we interviewed. She and her assistant, kept us regularly in the loop and were always available to deal with questions or concerns. She was only too willing to assist us and the buyers to put together a counter offer which was accepted by the buyers. She followed through on every detail promptly and brought the sale to happy conclusion for us and the buyers. In our quest to relocate to Virginia she referred us to another very capable and helpful Keller Williams realtor who was was very familiar with the area we were looking in and helped us locate here in Glade Hill, VA. Jean Pressley Whittaker is tops in the field and we would work with her again if the opportunity arose."
- J.D.
"If you are looking to sell a home or to buy - this is the Realtor to choose. Jean and her staff are just outstanding. Very quick response time to any inquiry and excellent negotiation skills for the benefit of her client Five Stars *****"
- C.P.
"From the time we first decided to move to Florida in 1999, Jean Pressley Whittaker has been our real estate agent. She was so knowledgable about the different areas that we wanted to see. We tell her what we want and she would find it. The first house we sold she listed and completed the sale inabout 6 weeks, and even arranged a rent-back that gave us time to build our new one. With the second home, she listed and sold equally as fast. She got us the top amounts each time. She showed me how to arrange everything and make the house a showpiece. Her firm made beautiful videos each time that were a big help. She is a no-nonsense professional who educates you with the true market statistics and doesn't promise what is not possible. She knows all the current rates and also has lists of people that can get any work done that you may need. She can even arrange builders to build from top to bottom. Her recommendations are trustworthy and proven."
- S.L.
"Jean and her team helped us sell our property in Englewood, FL. Her initial consultation provided an in depth look at the local market and gave us a good idea of how our property would perform. During the process, they were able to provide us with everything we requested. They gave us weekly updates on walk-throughs and provided us with buyer feedback that helped us make the changes necessary to sell the property."
- R.S.
"The most incredible service I have received from a Realtor and her associates, ever. And I have never even met Jean in person. Extremely professional, extremely helpful with all of the needs I had, no matter what time of the day it was... I would recommend Jean and her team to anyone without a moment of hesitation. She is excellent."
- E.M.
"Jean was an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end. Not only was her knowledge of the area a huge asset for us, but her professionalism and attention-to-detail is what really drove home that we had found the right person to help us find our new home. Without question, anyone looking for THAT agent need to not look any further."
- S.K.
"Jean is the very best. We were from up north and we were looking in this area for a home. She went over and beyond to help us find our perfect home. Taking care of many details and keeping us informed through every detail, delay, or troubleshooting if something new arose. She was always available for questions we had. Finding our home every bit of it we owe to the knowledge and dedication to Jean. Even the smallest details she thought them all through with us. She crosses every "I" and dots every "T". Would recommend her for the person to help you fulfill your purchasing of your perfect home."
- C.G.
"I have never seen a realtor work as hard as Jean Pressley Whittaker had. She went over and beyond her level of expertise. As busy as her schedule is, she always made us feel like we were her top priority on her list. Her ability to negotiate on our behalf with the sellers were astounding. She saved us a lot of money! Her work didn't stop there either. Once we found our new home, she recommended the best home inspector to check out the home and then gave us a company of qualified people to complete the job on a professional level."
- S.R.
"Jean Pressley Whittaker and her team were exceptional and really went above and beyond in the entire process of the purchase of my new home. They stepped in and took care of issues that the sellers broker was responsible for, which really put my mind at ease as I was not present during the home inspection. I would highly recommend Jean and her team without any hesitation."
- O.P.
"Jean has helped me to buy and sell several homes in the Venice area. Although she was often not making a large commission on the buying end, she was always available, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. There were several times I thought a deal was dead and she would salvage it for me. She has an enthusiastic attitude and has been willing to prepare many, many offers that we were pretty certain would go nowhere, and always with a happy attitude "You never know, we should try!" And try we did! I respect Jean as someone who knows the rules and knows how to get things done correctly and quickly. She does not guess, she does research and her information is based on fact, not on hunches. She is the best resource I have when buying or selling real estate in the Venice area."
- L.K.
"Jean really knows the market in our area. We needed to sell a house quickly and she guided us to pricing it right (actually higher than we expected), and the house sold in one day. You can't do better than that!
A couple of problems were discovered during the inspection, and she helped us deal with these quickly so that our closing would not be delayed. I really liked that Jean called us weekly to keep us updated on how things were progressing. I found Jean and her team pleasant and professional at all times."
- J.W.
"Jean is the absolutely the best realtor I have ever dealt with! She is honest and worked very hard to help us find the perfect property for us! A buyer or seller can rest assured they are in good hands! Her "team" concept can't be beat. We are thankful she was our realtor and now our friend !"
- E.M.
"Having had mixed results in working with other real estate professionals in the past, I found Jean to be the consummate professional. She is intuitive, direct, organized and highly skilled in managing expectations.
Due to the fact I had only owned homes in New England, Jean went above and beyond in pointing out the multitude of differences between a Florida real estate transaction and the others I had previously experienced.
Cognizant of my limited time I had available to view Florida properties, she was efficient in lining up only appropriate properties for my consideration.
Jean Pressley Whittaker has earned my full endorsement!"
- S.R.
"Jean Pressley Whittaker is an outstanding agent whose efficiency and willingness to please go beyond the norm. Twice I have asked her to go "above and beyond the call of duty" and she has gladly and happily satisfied my requests almost instantly.
I needed photographs of the interior in order to make a contracting decision, and as I live in PA and the property I was purchasing was in FL, and Jean was the only person I knew of that could help, she emailed the photos necessary. Several weeks later, a local insurance company wanted exterior photos. Again, Jean has saved the day a second time by taking photos of all four sides for the insurance folks. I will highly recommend her to friends that are considering FL as an option"
- P.H.
"I can't say enough good things about Jean. She evaluated our home, recommended easy improvements, then advertised it quickly through many types of media. The house sold in 2 weeks! I was shocked and incredibly pleased. I would recommend Jean to anyone looking for a true professional."
- N.G.
"Jean took the criteria we gave her and selected several properties that met our desires and needs. She was enthusiastic and proactive throughout the process of narrowing our choices until she literally handed us the keys to the property we decided on the spot to purchase. You could not do better than Jean and her team of real estate professionals."
- J.D.
"Perfect detail and help. So happy to have met her...She was always prompt and very helpful with answers to our questions. Jean provided us with example listings of service companies if we ever needed help with maintenance problems since with live out of state.. Thanks Jean for all of your professional help.. My wife and I will get back with Jean should we need real estate help in the future."
- G.R.
Zillow
"My husband and I both retired and decided to move to a smaller town closer to the beach. Buying a house in another town has added challenges. Jean Pressley Whittaker and her team were there for us every step of the way. They treated us like we were buying a million dollars home.! We had full trust in their ability to guide us in buying a new home and are very pleased with our new home. We highly recommend Jean Pressley Whittaker and her team of professionals!"
- F.F.
Zillow
"Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Answered calls and questions very quickly. Kept us up to date on the progress of the sale of the house. Very pleasant and professional in presenting herself."
- C.B.
Zillow
"Jean was very knowledgeable and professional in listing and selling our home. It sold in one day for full price! We would highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling in southwest Florida."
- W.B.
Zillow
"Jean was very knowledgeable and professional in listing and selling our home. It sold in one day for full price! We would highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling in southwest Florida."
- W.B.
Zillow
"Jean Pressley Whittaker was referred to us by a neighbor. She and her team were extremely professional, knowledgeable, personable, and available. As busy as they were, we were made to feel they were working only for us. How exciting it was to know that our little bit of Englewood, Florida was being advertised globally. From our initial meeting to the closing, Jean Pressley Whittaker and her team demonstrated why she was so highly recommended to us. I will recommend her to anyone I know who is selling their property."
- M.K.
Zillow
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