I would rate Barbara and Julia as exceptional. Their knowledge of market conditions and every aspect of the sales process - from listing through closing - made our transaction virtually painless. Their diligence and dedication quickly overcame all issue that arose! I'd certainly recommend Barbara and Julia to anyone interested in the services of a highly professional realtor.
Barbara totally restored my faith in realtors. Being in the construction/design industry, I have dealt with a lot of realtors over the years. Many have been great, but I have seen more than my share of realtors that I felt did not enhance the experience and often had little knowledge of the product or best approach to the process. Barbara handled every bit of our relationship and her approach to the task with acumen, experience, care, empathy, and, best of all seemed to literally take care of all aspects of the process. I could not have had a better experience and feel she was invaluable to our final outcome.
Barbara was not just a great broker, but I became very dependent on her advice about almost everything related to this purchase. I haven’t actually met her, but I look forward to it because I already regard her as a trusted friend.
Barbara's attention to detail is amazing. She took my plain and simple condo she is selling and turned it into something unique and worth taking a second glance at. Barbara sold one home for me last year, and it went smooth and easy. Several months later, she helped me purchase another home. Using forethought, along with a combination of her passion for helping people, Barbara is able to find what others are looking for in a home. It's not just another house with Barbara, it is her life’s path to find security, comfort and beauty which equals a 'true home' for me." Dr. G. T (Buyer and Seller)
We were very pleased with our experience with your services and especially with your sales associate, Barbara May. She did a great job pricing and marketing our property and we were delighted to get a full price offer within a week. We were especially impressed that Barbara found a buyer who saw the property as more than a building lot. She protected our interests, anticipated our concerns, and was always considerate of our tenants on Boyce, which was important to us. She kept us well informed and was conscientious and professional. It was as easy and pleasant as selling a property can be.
Barbara is the complete package. Buying a home is an emotional experience for all involved, she was the calm in my emotional storm. She comes with knowledge, connections, and a representation of your voice in all areas of buying your home. I am so grateful to have her as my realtor in both the selling of my condo and the purchase of my perfect home. She was there for me every step and all hours! I highly recommend Barbara May to anyone entering into the journey of buying a place to call home.
Barbara and Julia worked together on listing our home and helping us with the purchase of our new home. All went smoothly and they did an excellent job. We would recommend them in a heartbeat
Barbara represented me this summer in a real estate transaction involving the purchase of a second home condominium in downtown Sarasota. From start to finish, Barbara provided unbiased, discreet, objective, professional advice and I always felt she was totally protecting my best interests as the client. Barbara is very easy to work with and has a relaxed, reassuring, yet totally confident style in knowing exactly how to get things done. From the initial property previews to the actual closing (which Michael Saunders Title handled superbly) I have never been more satisfied with a real estate professional as I was with Barbara and I would not hesitate to recommend her to any prospective buyer, or seller.
I'd rate Barb and Julia as exceptional. Their knowledge of the market and all aspects of the sales process - from listing through closing - made our transaction relatively painless. Their diligence and determination quickly overcame all the issues we encountered. I'd certainly recommend Barb to anyone looking for the services of a very professional realtor.
We are out-of-town buyers from Philadelphia and really valued assistance to help orient us to the area, provide candid feedback about areas in Sarasota, and help find a home that met our specific needs. Fortunately, we connected with Barbara May. We have bought and sold many homes over the years and can confidently say that our experience with Barbara was absolutely the best! She quickly helped us to target areas and homes consistent with our priorities. Her candid comments were invaluable in helping us find a home that exceeded our expectations! Further, Barbara’s experience in navigating the competitive offer process helped ensure we secured and settled on the home of our dreams. Barbara was always available when we needed advice and responded promptly to (many) urgent texts and emails! She was an absolute pleasure to work with, knows how to get things done, and has a great sense of humor; we really enjoyed working with Barbara and know we will stay in touch! We are very happy with our experience with Barbara and Michael Saunders – we always received excellent support throughout the buying experience. Our experience was exceptional and we highly recommend Barbara and Michael Saunders without reservation.
We were extremely pleased with Barbara's services in identifying and purchasing this condo. Barbara was exceptional in the professional way in which she did her job. She was recommended to us by a friend, Mark Spiegel, who had purchased a condo in Sarasota in 2018. I first contacted Barabra in late 2020 and talked with her about the Sarasota real estate market and our interest in purchasing a condo there. We came down to Sarasota in early March after we had been vaccinated and spent some time with Barbara looking at different properties. Based on our earlier discussions with her, she made very good choices of the properties that we looked at. The one that we wound up buying just came on the market while we were in Sarasota, and Barbara called me the night before to make a change in the following day's schedule to see this condo. This condo fit our needs perfectly, and we made an offer the next day that was accepted. We will certainly recommend Barbara to any of our friends that might be considering purchases in the Sarasota area.
Thank you both for working hard to sell and close the sale of my little old house on Goldenrod. Also, thanks for helping Karen and I with issues beyond the sale of my house. It has been an interesting summer.
Thank you. You guys did an amazing job. Could not have done it without you. Thanks so much. I think Ms. Eppinger is a future star under your guidance!
Jaguar- in- the- white- linen- shirt is the best of the best.... the business of buying or selling a house is always fraught with stresses and anxieties and jaguar took care of my interests since 2019 when i first met her.... she helped me buy a house in 2021 and then was the one to help me sell it in 2022.... quickly and efficiently .... ha ha with a bit of bossing.... she was always there for me and was the realtor with whom i had the best rapport in all my experiences of buying/selling my homes during my 5 decades in the usa. a realtor has to be a good psychologist and also culturally aware and sensitive.... at which jaguar is an expert par excellence. i liked her sense of humour and good communication at all times
Barbara stands head and shoulders above all of the real estate professionals we have worked with. Her knowledge, expertise & insight allowed us to make a well informed fact based decision on our real estate purchase. Additionally Barbara’s willingness to provide honest feedback with zero pressure to buy allowed us to take the time necessary to make the right decision. Barbara has truly become a valued friend that I would recommend to anyone looking learn more or buy in the Sarasota market.
Barbara May is a true professional. Her experience in real estate and attention to detail makes the buying and selling experience stress free. She knows the market and the community well. As clients from Canada buying in Sarasota,Barbara took care to make sure we complied with all the requirements. Highly recommend Barbara.
A 5- Star Rating - I found Barbara to be an expert real-estate agent who was highly knowledgeable about the market, pricing, and neighborhoods. She was very efficient in the entire process of my purchase, and attentive to all details and keeping me informed. She was always professional and available when I had questions, as well as providing recommendations. It was a pleasure to work with her and I would strongly recommend her to any new clients.
I am certain you have heard this before,but my experience with Barbara May in the search, negotiation, close and follow-up has been beyond compare. And I have bought quite a few pieces of real estate. Barbara knows the business, knows the local real estate market, knows how to work with both the buyer and the seller and understands the concept of great customer service. It speaks volumes when after the transaction is all done you consider Barbara not only as an advisor but as a friend. Mark Spiegel
How do I love Barbara May, let me count the ways. She is by far the most knowledgeable real estate agent I have ever dealt with. She knows Sarasota well and has a knack for finding just the right properties for her clients. She goes way beyond what the job entails; protecting her clients needs during the stressful time of moving. She made my move to Sarasota a delight and I would highly recommend her to anyone making Sarasota their new home.
I am pleased to give Barbara Sassen May my highest recommendation for anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Barbara knows the Sarasota market extremely well; she is highly attentive, diligent, responsive, yet very patient with her clients. She will treat you like family while representing your best interests and consider you a friend well after the closing. It would be hard for me to envision someone doing a better job than Barbara or being anything but happy in choosing to work with her.
Three years ago I was set to retire from Washington, D.C. and hired Barbara May at the strong recommendation of a friend based upon his acquisition experience with her. Barbara explained why Sarasota would be a better fit for me than Naples, and the search was on. This commenced a lengthy process due to Coved. Barbara patiently kept me apprised until the climate worked for me. Not only did she produce the perfect home, we were able to strike a transactionthe day before it hit the market. Barbara tilized her wealth of resouces to provide A-Z services. This proved to be invaluable in a city where I had none. There was no end to her attention to above and beyond detail, and I can be a challenge. Ultimatel, I am super happy in Sarasota, and Barbara has become a friend. Not only would I recommend her, I would tell a friend they would be insane NOT to work with her. Why? Because she makes it a fun, positive experience.
We had a wonderful experience maneuvering through the maze that a real estate search and eventual purchase can be. Barbara listened to our needs, respected our budget and flawlessly led us on an extremely efficient 2-day search West of the Trail, in Sarasota to find our winter get away! We had communicated to her electronically before we arrived in Sarasota, she had hand picked certain properties for us to view, then she and Julia McClung proceeded to make it an enjoyable few days. We were on a mission to find something to purchase before we headed back north, and Barbara and Julia came through! Their knowledge of the local real estate market is top notch and her advise is invaluable. We purchased in November 2016, and Barbara is still involved with helping us out and staying "on top" of things when are away. In our eyes, Barbara and Julia are the "Go To" Real Estate agents in the Sarasota area!
Michael - I want to take this opportunity to respond to your recent letter regarding the recent sale of our Sarasota home. It went better than any real estate transaction in which I’ve been involved.Our realtor was Barbara Sassen May. This was the third and best transaction we’Ve accomplished with Barb. Other than outstanding, I can’t think of just one word to describe her efforts. In establishing our listing price, staging the house for showing, and shepherding us through all the steps from contract to closing, at all times, she was professional, diligent, thorough, responsive, helpful and caring.I can’t imagine all your agents are as good as Barb, but, if they were, I doubt you’d have any complaints or problems.Suzy and Phil
I would rate Barbara and Julia as exceptional. Their knowledge of market conditions and every aspect of the sales process - from listing through closing - made our transaction virtually painless. Their diligence and dedication quickly overcame all issue that arose! I'd certainly recommend Barbara and Julia to anyone interested in the services of a highly professional realtor."
I had a wonderful experience working with Barbara on the recent purchase of my home in Sarasota. She is a true professional and went above and beyond to assist me in every detail. Her representation on my behalf was outstanding and she made sure every last detail was addressed before, during and after the sale. It is refreshing to work with someone who truly understands the market and takes the time to provide a high level of service both before and after the sale!
Everything about Barbara Sasson May is above excellent. She was always thoughtful about the properties she was showing us and because of that, we trusted her advice about areas and the possible need to resell in the future. She is fun to be around, so much so I wish I was still shopping for homes. LOLAnyway, I would tell anyone looking for a home in Sarasota to contact Barbara. Not to gush, but she is smart, witty, and always follows through with any request. We both have enjoyed learning about Sarasota from her and look forward to seeing her in the future.
We are now happy full time residents in SRQ and have bought two homes and sold one with Barbara May.She is outstanding in every way and belive me I drove her crazy looking at many properties.I learned in the process to listen to Barbara and missed a few she had recommended to my dismay afterwards. Barbara is a real professional knows all the ins and outs of a complicated business, She had wonderful recommendations for services one needs and she always responds quickly to any question you have including doing good research for you when needed on permits etc.She is a delightful, interesting person to work with and I can see why many clients become friends , including myself. You cannot find a better realtor you can have absolute trust on the buy and sell side.
I have worked with the realtor team of Julia McClung and Barbara May for the sale of my home in Sarasota. I found them to be very professional, organized and persistent. They worked well together, continually looking for new ways to identify the right match of a buyer with my home. We brainstormed ideas together and I always felt we had a shared plan going forward. I highly recommend Julia and Barbara as realtors who go beyond traditional methods of marketing and selling property in Sarasota.
