"5 Stars all around. Jonathan was one of 4 brokers to present a marketing plan for the sale of our home. They all did a good job, but Jonathan did a superb job. After visiting our home to check things out, he invited us to the boardroom and gave us a live presentation. He showed us the comparable listings and recently sold homes that supported the sales price he recommended. I will add that rather than paper handouts, he had all of the comps on the screen live so we could look at the details, pictures, etc. He suggested a price and documented the price so we were comfortable that we were at or above the market. He then sent a professional photographer to take the pictures. One of his many assistants, Jess, was there to direct the process. He also has another assistant, Sara, who works with him on the many details that go into a home sale. They are all the best! The listing went live and within a couple of hours, we had a full-price, cash offer. I won't go into it, but we also had many showings and offers that first day, but we took the first one. The house was listed, under contract, and closed within a month plus a couple of days. I heard from Jonathan or one of his people on a routine basis, but only when necessary. He is very professional, but also just like a friend you want to hang out with. Don't think about it further! Give him a call! You will not regret it!"
Cindy B.
"Jen Kolar was our agent who located and negotiated the lease for the McNeese Title’s Destin office move. Our employees are thrilled and so are we. Jen was attentive and caring, as she is always."
Demetria M.
"Kristin and the whole Spears Group was wonderful to work with. Kristin was very knowledgeable and was always available for any questions that I had. It was a great experience!"
Jeremy K.
"We recently worked with Kristin from the Spears Group and we couldn’t have made a better choice going with her as our agent. Not only did she make the entire process seamless, but she went above and beyond to help us find the perfect fitting home for our growing family. Buying sight unseen is very nerve-wracking, but Kristin gave us all the confidence that we were making the right decision. She was always there checking in on us, explaining all the intricacies; even multiple times over when I needed extra clarification. She even did all of our walkthroughs for us. She had our interest forefront 100% of the time and I could not be more grateful for her knowledge, kindness, support, and generosity. I would highly recommend Kristin to anyone looking to buy in the 30A area."
Maggie C.
"Now that the dust has settled and the excitement has eased a bit, I wanted to express my sincere gratitude to Brandon Zellers of the Spears Group at Scenic Sotheby's Realty. Brandon is a young up-and-coming rising star in the real estate community from 30-A to Destin. With his entrepreneurial spirit, he reached out to me on a "cold call" after seeing my own listing by owner on Zillow. We met one afternoon and because of his infectious spirit, impeccable presentation, persistence, and excitement, I listed my property with him. He not only sold my property within a few weeks but achieved my asking price and set a building record! Thank you Brandon for working so hard for me! You made it easy and you made my dream come true! Thank You for seeing my vision. I can't thank you enough."
Eric F.
"Max and the team at Spears Group/Compass expertly guided us the whole way through our recent 30A purchase! Max was available virtually 24-7 whenever we had questions and is super knowledgeable about the 30A area. We could not be more pleased with his expertise and friendly, prompt service. Thank you again, Max!"
Robert C.
"My husband and I had a great experience listing our home with you all. It was a very emotional time for us, as it was definitely a hard door for us to close! You guys helped us close that chapter of our lives as smoothly as possible and we appreciate it greatly. I asked Kadi a million questions and no matter if it was morning, evening, or weekend, she always responded in a timely manner and was always so sweet. Having a new baby and moving over 600 miles away while your house is still for sale is very nerve-wracking, but I never doubted we were leaving our home in good hands and that was a weight lifted off of my shoulders."
Jamison & Michaela D.
"Our experience with Johnathan and his team has been terrific. They have always represented us as consummate professionals which is appreciated especially in today's Real Estate climate. It's easy to see why Jonathan is one of the very top producers in our area. He's relentless, pays attention to the smallest detail, understands the market like none other, and works 24/7 it seems. What left a lasting impression on us was although he's obviously extremely busy helping others, we feel like we are his only client. We like the fact that this team takes a long-term view of the Real Estate business as well, couldn't be more pleased."
Jeff B.
"My business partner and I have worked with Jonathan on three different real estate opportunities. He sold two beach rental homes for us and helped us buy a beachfront estate lot. By far the best experience we have had in any real estate purchase or sale. Jonathan follows through. He is tenacious and very thorough. Extremely knowledgeable about the varying levels of the market - buying or selling land, and houses and seeing opportunities. We have greatly valued his input spot on. During the entire process, he is always very personable and easy to work with. We recommend him highly and couldn't be more satisfied."
Nigel F.
"I cold-called Jonathan after seeing that he was the listing agent for a property in Florida. He wasn’t able to get back to me right away but he had his colleague Kadi Higginbotham reach out to me within the next few hours to make sure my needs were met. Their group operates with a high standard of service, quality, and knowledge. I couldn’t have gotten through the process without them and it made my experience wonderful as a first-time vacation rental owner. I would recommend them to anyone! My wife Allie and I highly recommend Caleb Spears, Jonathan Spears, and Sara Mallett with the Spears Group for all your Real Estate needs."
Rachel M.
"What a great experience we had looking for our home in The Destin/30A area. Jonathan was an absolute pleasure to work with and such a help to us along the way. When we came into town, we wanted to maximize our time and see as much as possible. Jonathan was always more than accommodating and we enjoyed our long days together searching for houses. His follow-up and help are still above and beyond even after the closing. Not only did we find a great agent, but we also made a good friend!"
John & Brandy
"A year ago, Kadi Higginbotham helped us with our first ever condo purchase. She was patient, courteous, and amazing to work with each step of the way! This summer, she helped us with another transaction where we ran into an incident that required tons of communication, extra effort, negotiating, contract extensions, and smiles. She did it all with confidence and encouragement to us that all would end well. We wouldn't use A else ever!"
Tim M.
"I just wanted to thank you for all you did to make our home purchase such a smooth process. You were always so available through texts or answering your phone when I called. You don’t know how rare that is these days. Your professionalism is top-notch. For a young man, you are very wise! Again, we couldn’t have done it without you! I hope one day we can do it again!"
Adele C.
"I have nothing but positive things to say about our experience working with Caleb Spears. I find Caleb to be extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Even after our transaction was finalized Caleb is still responsive to our questions and needs. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for real estate in the Destin area."
Patrick W.
"Brandon was exceptional to work with. We challenged him to not only bring a buyer but also find us a very specific replacement property. He delivered on both. Brandon was very thorough and responded throughout the entire contract period. Thanks, Brandon and look forward to working with you again in the future."
Josh
"Jonathan and his team have helped me buy and sell over eight properties. You will not find a more knowledgeable, punctual, team of professionals in the business. They are the best for a reason. Can't say enough positive things about them."
Jason E.
"I have worked with the Spears Group on multiple occasions and they have always been professional with great communication. 10/10 would highly recommend it!"
Justin S.
"The Spears Group was a fantastic partner in the selling of our home on 30a. They understand the market dynamics and optimal property positioning, and their service is top-notch. Our house sold the first afternoon on the market for a top price in May 2023. We could not be more pleased with the process or the outcome."
Chad M.
"Lyndon Jackson is the absolute man. Throughout the entire process of selling my home Lyndon’s communication was the most impressive. If anything changed or popped up unexpectedly I always had an email or call from him as soon as possible. On top of that, he has all the contacts for repairmen, inspectors, photographers, or anything you might need to help you sell your house. I cannot imagine using anyone else, and I am extremely satisfied with my realtor. Absolutely outstanding in every aspect and my experience with Lyndon and Compass Reality has set the bar for what I now expect from selling a home."
James S.
"Working with Lyndon on the sell of my son's home was an absolute pleasure."
Jim S.
"I can't say enough about Jonathan Spears and his team. They had our property on 30A in Seaside, Florida under contract in less than 24 hours. I could not have been more thrilled with the result. The property sold at the most expensive price per square foot in the history of Seaside by well over 20%. Throughout the entire process communication was the most impressive. Jonathan or one of his team members gave us daily updates throughout the negotiations, inspections, and closing process. I would highly recommend The Spears Group if you're looking to sell or purchase a property in Seaside or any other location up and down 30A."
Austin M.
"Kristin Railton truly went above and beyond to help me sell my home on 30-A. You could not ask for a more patient, and “willing to roll her sleeves up and help”, realtor. She made the process so much less stressful, and she was always available when I had questions. She truly loves what she does and puts you at ease, every step of the way. Highly recommend Kristin for your buying or selling needs. She has great skills with social media and marketing to draw customers to your home and she simply works tirelessly for you."
Ann C.
"Jonathan Spears and his team did a great job selling our unit in Prominence. Communication was a 10/10 and everything about the process was outstanding. Highly recommend."
Dave B.
"It's unbelievable how easy (on my part) it was for my home to sell. Clay Owens had to showings the second day it was on the market. And one of those clients bought the house. Clay kept me informed of all that was going on and at the same time didn't overload me with stuff that he could handle. He is a great man and a great friend. He also sold my in-law's home with the same easygoing (for them) style. There is no one else I could ever think of to do business with. Thank you, Clay, for your friendship and award-winning business skills."
Leslie F.
"The Spears group made selling a home very easy as well as handled all of the details for me. I would strongly recommend the Spears Group in all my future transactions."
Christopher S.
"We worked with Kadi to find our forever home. Most seamless experience ever! She was super responsive from the beginning and even helped us connect with a realtor to sell our house and helped with move-in details that she didn’t have to. Kadi definitely went above and beyond! You can’t go wrong working with her!"
Jasson O.
"Kadi was great from the start. We were just riding around a day or so after Christmas looking at houses and reached out and she replied within minutes. Set up a meeting to gather our wants and needs and within a day or so we found the perfect property. You can't go wrong with Kadi or anyone in the Compass Realty group. They helped to make or dream come true."
Big L.
"Kadi was phenomenal to work with from start to finish! As a first-time homebuyer, she was patient and kind to me even when I had a million questions! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a new home!"
Charli C.
"I’ve bought 5 houses and sold 4 in my lifetime. Mark Gerlecz of the Spears Group recently represented us as the seller’s and buyer’s agent. I can’t overstate that this was, by far, the best real estate agent experience I’ve ever had. Mark understood that we had the exact house we wanted even before we’d prepared to list our current house. He carefully guided our next steps and assured us we’d get the money we wanted for the house we were selling and secure the house of our dreams. He made it his mission to make sure it all happened. It went just as he said, and because of how confident he seemed, I really never worried much about any of it. Mark took on the stress and worry of the process and gave 100% of his focus to all of our concerns, so we could relax. Couldn’t recommend Mark enough!"
Grover A.
"We have an excellent experience with the Spears group. Everything was seamless and everyone was very knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend them."
Javier
"When my husband and I moved back to the Florida panhandle and needed to purchase property in Freeport, FL., she went above and beyond to help us find the perfect property for us. She listens to what you want and need. This cannot be stressed enough! The purchase went smoothly and on time. Jenn is wonderful to work with. Her knowledge of the area, professionalism, communication, and efficiency exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend reaching out to Jenn for your real estate needs!"
Elise V.
"Jen Kolar - An Enthusiastic, Exceptional, and Dedicated Real Estate Agent. Recently we purchased a lovely home and what a delightful experience utilizing our agent, Jen Kolar. Over the years we have purchased and sold many homes, and to date, Jen has been the best realtor. Jen was always quick to respond to our questions and had our best interests at heart. Jen's professionalism, knowledge, and kindness made the entire process seamless."
Wayne N.
"Very thorough and knowledgeable about the different areas and availability! Jennifer was very professional from the beginning and really listened to what we wanted and were looking for. We did not know the area well and based on our needs she made some recommendations. She was spot on and we love where we chose! She didn't push her opinion on us and really listened to our needs. She had the right team in place to take care of everything involved in the process and made it easy even with the obstacle of being from out of town. I would highly recommend Jennifer to anyone in the market!"
Jeff R.
"Kristin was more than amazing when it came to finding a house for our military family. Her commitment to her clients is out of this world, from answering evening phone calls, late night texts, and plenty of emails, to traveling over an hour to do just a walkthrough for us because we weren't in town yet. She truly made us feel like a priority at every step of the way. She worked so incredibly hard to put together an itinerary for our house hunting trip, she traveled to the town we wanted to buy in just to show us homes for a whole weekend! She has even helped us coordinate getting renovations done while we are still waiting to move to town! Kristin truly cares about each person in the family as well, being mindful of our children's medical needs when looking for homes for us. We would recommend her to anyone and everyone if we could!"
Kelli N.
"We were referred to Clay Owens as our real estate agent by trusted friends, and their recommendation proved to be excellent. His composed and kind approach was precisely what we needed to navigate the sale of my mother's property. Clay's expertise in marketing, extensive knowledge of the industry and local area, and considerable experience ensured a smooth transaction. Throughout the process, he maintained open communication, keeping us informed of every detail. We are thoroughly satisfied with our decision to work with Clay and are confident that others will be equally impressed."
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