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We have been working with Crystal since early 2020, initially from out of state and eventually when we permanently moved to the St. Pete area. We initially hired her because she has her CRS (most realtors do not have this license/credential) and it sets anyone who has it apart from the rest. She also grew up in St. Pete and is very knowledgeable of all of the different neighborhoods (there are many!) We eventually worked with her on 3 separate transactions successfully. Without a doubt, she is exceptional at what she does and always provides excellent service. She is extremely knowledgeable, hardworking, and is your biggest advocate. I can't recommend her enough and will always keep her in mind for the future.
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- Misha S. - St. Petersburg
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Crystal Bannar was a great choice to list my home with. She was always on time , always got back to us in a timely fashion, always patient, very knowledgeable , fun to work with as she has a delightful personality . Crystal gave the utmost to detail and her expertise was a guiding force to make the selling of our home very smooth. She was able to quickly remedy any problems and worked hard to accommodate both us and the buyers. She patiently walked us through computer driven signings and was a steady, confidant source of excellence . I would recommend her to everyone. Crystal cared about us . We had left behind several vitamin supplements from a cabinet that I had neglected to empty and within a week she had them sent to us .
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- Paula D. - Terra Verde
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We met Crystal when were looking for a home in Florida. Coming from out of state was intimidating but Crystal arranger our visits to be efficient and effective. When we sold our house several years later, Crystal was there to help and we sold the house within a month!
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- John S. - St. Petersburg
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We have used Crystal's services for two purchases and two sales in the last ten years. In every case she has provided exceptional service and we can highly recommend her. Crystal provided us with very thorough research on each property and the local market; she helped stage the property well and produced high quality marketing materials; she gave us constructive advice during the negotiations and she was extremely diligent in following up on every detail of the transaction.
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- Steve & Hazel P. - Snell Isle, St. Petersburg
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Very pleasant, knowledgeable and efficient.
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- Chuck C. - Tierra Verde
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I have used Crystal as my agent for almost four years. First for the purchase of a condo in St. Petersburg, then to rent that condo, and most recently to sell my house in St. Petersburg. She is easy to work with, very knowledgeable about local market conditions, and very responsive. She handled all of the transactions except the purchase of the condo while I was not in FL.
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- Barbara & Tom F. - St. Petersburg
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I can not begin to describe my experience with Crystal. She is the most amazing agent I have ever met. If anyone is reading my review and wants to experience the lifestyle of the Island or the beautiful surroundings, please reach out to her. She is not only a resident and the best agent I have ever dealt with, but she is kind, responsive, extremely reliable and an expert on St Pete Beach and Tierra Verde. Her stories about the island make you want to be part of the community right away. She did for me more than beyond her duty. I purchased a residential lot and she even presented the construction plans for me at the HOA. She introduced me to the locals, neighbors, invited me to events and made me feel part of the community from the first time we spoke. She truly cares. I am building my dream home in the most beautiful place I ever have seen. The journey has begun and Crystal is the gatekeeper for the beginning of the new happy and exciting chapter to celebrate in Tierra Verde.
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- Jose M. - Tierra Verde
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Crystal Bannar made an incredibly difficult process feel manageable. Crystal was hired to sell my late mother's home in Tierra Verde. A challenging transaction she carefully handled every step of the way with genuine care and professionalism. Despite an exceedingly tough market, Crystal priced the home strategically, kept us informed constantly, and negotiated a great outcome. She was patient with us during an emotional time and demonstrated a tireless work ethic and an attention to detail that is only earned through years of experience. If you're looking for a realtor who combines real market expertise with genuine compassion and care, and expert negotiating and communication bona fides - Crystal is the one to call!
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- Peter C. - Tierra Verde
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Crystal has been our agent of choice for several years. In 2013 we finally decided to sell our home in St Petersburg and used Crystal's expertise to help us decide on the extent we needed to upgrade our home before putting it on the market. She not only provided an excellent market evaluation but, through her thorough preparation, made it obvious that she was the best person to represent us when we finally decided to sell. We actually listed our property in 2014 at which time Crystal provided an updated market assessment along with a complete listing package. She was creative in developing the listing although the home sold so fast that the full marketing effort was not exercised. As the negotiations and deal finalization went forward Crystal consistently demonstrated that she had our best financial, legal and relocation concerns fully considered. I would strongly recommend (and I have already) Crystal for real estate transactions.
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- Ed S. - St. Petersburg
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My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Crystal several months back as she helped us in our search for a home to call our own. Crystal worked diligently to find us every detail on our wish/must-have list. Her knowledge of the area and attention to every detail is second to none. We still to this day have an amazing relationship with Crystal and I can tell you that on our next home hunt, we will definitely be using Crystal again. I highly recommend her services and expertise if you plan on purchasing an new home for your family. Thank you again, Crystal, you are an incredible realtor!
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- Anthony & Shanda - Tierra Verde
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I would recommend Crystal Bannar to anyone considering buying or selling property in the St Petersburg area. We have used Crystal 5 times since moving to the area and plan on using her again in a couple of months. She helped us and kept us informed through the whole process of buying and selling and made it easy for us.
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- Joe W. - St. Petersburg
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Crystal recently helped me buy my second house. This is also my second time working with her. To say she has been amazing is an understatement. There were countless problems during this recent closing, and through it all Crystal has been more than patient with my countless questions, texts and calls. She is always responsive and made me feel as if I was her only client at the time. More than once she steered me away from choices that would not benefit me even when they would have benefited her. If you are looking for someone who has an extreme knowledge of the area, plans everything out, is communicative and patient, and will go above and beyond, then Crystal is your girl.
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- Corey B. - Pinellas Point
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Crystal, thank you so much for all of your wonderful work & results. Your knowledge of the St. Pete area is obvious. I appreciate your honesty and candid feedback. I'm grateful to have you as my agent and I couldn't be happier with the way everything worked out with my home on Tierra Verde Island. I definitely will use your services & expertise for any future home sale/purchases. Best regards.
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- Jeff M. - Tierra Verde
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Crystal knows Tierra Verde and the real estate business. Very good agent, trustworthy, personable, and knowledgable.
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- Patti & Ron S. - Tierra Verde
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We would highly recommend Crystal for any real estate transaction. She impressed us with her depth of experience and extensive knowledge of the real estate market, which is why we trusted her with the sale of our property. She used this knowledge and expertise to develop a marketing plan that specifically targeted potential buyers which resulted in the successful sale of our townhouse. Throughout the whole experience, she was incredibly responsive, easy to talk to, and always made us feel that our interests came first. Her situational assessments and advice were always on target. No challenge was too big for her to overcome. She is the ultimate real estate professional who we would recommend without hesitation.
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- Susan & Phil C. - Tierra Verde
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Crystal is a top notch realtor who knows the St. Petersburg market and can provide the kind of valuable insight that is worth a million bucks. Plus she is a great person and someone I now call a friend!
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- David K. - Tierra Verde
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We had an empty lot for sale in Tierra Verde, FL and have gone thru many brokers before Crystal, but she came highly recommended from a neighbor so we gave her a try. She exceeded expectations, got it sold and went above and beyond to get it closed. I could not recommend her more, it ended up being a difficult transaction but she worked thru all the details and found solutions for every situation. She is the best!!
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- Elaine M. - Tierra Verde
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I have been buying homes and rental properties along the East coast for more than 35 years and recently purchased a foreclosure property through Crystal in St. Pete Beach Florida. She is without a doubt the most knowledgeable, concerned, hard-working and service oriented professional I have encountered in the real estate industry. She patiently sent me over 70 links within my parameters to view and then showed me 10 properties. On another trip she showed my wife and I another 7 properties. We then submitted multiple offers and she helped me through the negotiations with a very difficult bank seller and dealing with a challenging financing environment. She helped me find many contractors such as a home inspector, landscaper, pool maintenance company and pest control company to name a few. Because I live out of state, this was a tremendous time savings! You don’t hear much from most realtors after the sale unless they are looking for referrals but Crystal has been there to assist with a host of issues, which I have had to address as an out-of-state homeowner. This has been a great comfort and I have referred Crystal to a couple of friends who have had similar experiences. I would recommend Crystal without reservation for any real estate needs in the Tampa/St. Pete/Clearwater/Gulf Coast Beaches area!
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- Ramsey T. - Tierra Verde
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We met Crystal Bannar during our four day stay over the 4th of July as we were “walk-ins” at the Coldwell Bank office in St. Pete Beach. Little did we realize at the time, that was our lucky day! We could not have been happier when we left Treasure Island knowing the sale of the condo was in Crystal Bannar’s hands! …Crystal Bannar was a blessing for us and words cannot express our gratitude for her representing us from day one until we closed this week…. Her business card reads: Confident. Experienced. Trusted. and to that we add professional, thorough, knowledgeable and kind… We consider Crystal a friend, and a dear one who really rallied to any situation these past months in guiding us through an extremely exhausting process.
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- Glen & Paula G. - St. Pete Beach
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Jeff and I were so happy to have Crystal's real estate expertise when relocating here from the midwest! She is knowledgeable, dependable, professional and so pleasant to work with. She was able to quickly assess our preferences, and show us areas that really met our needs. We highly recommend her, and look forward to working with her again when the time comes!
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- Sara & Jeff - Tierra Verde
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Crystal has handled three real estate transactions for me. Based on our previous experiences, I had come to expect a high level of knowledge, professionalism and efficiency from her. I was never disappointed. I will continue to refer people to Crystal for their real estate needs.
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- Mark H. - Orlando
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Crystal Bannar not only patiently helped us find our dream home, but she stood by our side each step of the way to ensure our dreams became a reality. She stayed on top of every aspect of the home-buying journey, from the inspections to the mortgage to the title company—you name it. As first-time home buyers, we had a TON of questions, and there wasn’t a single question that went unanswered or wasn’t explained in great detail, and promptly I might add! Every form we received, she took her time to review it and explain it page by page before we signed it. Her years of experience in this industry shown through with her vast knowledge and professionalism; she knew all the answers, and if there was anything that required research, she was on top of it. If a problem arose, she handled it. We always felt like a priority as her clients, and her level of customer service put us at ease from start to finish. Buying a home during a pandemic was no easy feat, and I doubt we would have gotten it done with any other Realtor. Thank you, Crystal, for treating us as if we were the most important clients you had, even though we know that’s how you treat every single client. We wouldn’t have wanted to take this journey with anyone else but you! Thank you for making our dreams come true; we are forever grateful.
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- Shanda T. - Tierra Verde
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You are one of the best realtors in the state of Florida my friend! I'm always bragging to my friends and acquaintances about you. You do not discriminate. It doesn't matter if you're selling a 5 million dollar home or 100 thousand dollar home. Your work ethic, professionalism and your friendliness is the same.
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- Laura T. - Orlando
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Crystal is awesome! She was Very Knowledgeable and so helpful with the sale of my home. She sold my home in less than 30 days which is remarkable in this market. She was so good that I used her real estate skills to purchase my new home in Parrish Florida, which again, went very smoothly. I highly recommend her for any of your real estate needs. You won’t find anyone better.
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- Jim R. - Tierra Verde
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Crystal is very knowledgeable of real estate in the St Petersburg and Tierra Verde areas. She has sold our properties in the last 4 years. We are very happy with her expertise and hard work! I highly recommend her for your real estate needs.
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- Paul S. - Tierra Verde
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Crystal listened to all my needs and put together a great marketing plan that got my home sold in a matter of days. Her experience and passion for her job really showed.
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- Betty B. - Pinellas Park
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Crystal was extremely helpful in the recent purchase of a condo in the St Pete area. Her extensive knowledge of South Pinellas County and years of real estate experience were tools that guided me to a fabulous location that I love! She proved to be extremely patient through the endless showings until I found the one that took my breathe away. She then guided me through the closing and ensured a new beginning for me. I would highly recommend her for your future real estate ventures.
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- Debbie G. - St. Petersburg
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Crystal is amazing and has become a friend over the past several years! She KNOWS the area so well!! We first started looking at beach property and then we ended up moving from Colorado to Tampa. Crystal was there every step of the way. She is so kind and professional and her communication is outstanding! Some day we will find that perfect beach house as well and will definitely be calling Crystal!! HIGHLY recommend working with Crystal!
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- Doug & Melissa F. - Tampa
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Crystal Bannar is really knowledgeable, not just about the area, but about the process. We had a complicated sale with a small window for closing, and while our bank often dropped the ball, Crystal was meticulous about anticipating paperwork for the closing. We closed on schedule, thanks to Crystal. She also sold our house in under a week. I highly recommend her!
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- Dan & Jessica W. - Seminole
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Crystal goes above and beyond to ensure you find and get into the right house for you and your family. Her heart is in what she does. We've known and worked with Crystal for many years and through a few different properties. She has always made the home buying and the home selling process easy and pleasant. Even, and especially If you are a first-time home buyer, you can rest assured the she will walk you through the process from start to finish, answering all your questions, making sure everything is done thoroughly. Crystal is an outstanding realtor and an even better person. Highly recommended.
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- Kathy H. - Clearwater, FL
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Outstanding and experienced realtor! Her experience and local knowledge, makes her the best choice for any real estate transaction! Her photographer is amazing, and that is a critical element where people use the internet to make quick decisions. Her experience is critical in making the post offer process go smoothly and quickly. Great communication skills and a pleasure to deal with. She is a true 5 Star real estate professional, and we highly recommend her!
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- Sharon & Bob M. - Tierra Verde
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Crystal was a pleasure to work with. She was very knowledgeable and always timely. We gave Crystal the criteria for the house we wanted to buy and she searched the market and found exactly what we were looking for. I would highly recommend her and will definitely use her again when looking for our next home.
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- Christina & Quint N. - Tierra Verde
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Crystal is amazing! Highly recommend her. Crystal helped us search for 5 months. She put a lot of time into helping us find the "one". She was always fast to respond to any questions we might have. She is very knowledgable. She understands the pros and cons of each house and gives amazing suggestions on how to update. She could be an interior designer too. I found this very helpful while on our search. She was always patient with us, wanting us to be happy with our choice. She takes the overwhelming process and it simplifies it for you. In the end, we decided to wait. When we do look again, we will go with Crystal. Thank you for all you did!
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- Erin & Mike S. - Tierra Verde
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Crystal L Bannar is simply the BEST!!! She is a realtor who goes above and beyond and she definitely will make you feel as though you are her only client. She helped us find a new home when we were moving from out of state and made the effort to discover our interests so she could point out places we might like in the area. Since that move two years ago she has been our realtor for three more real estate transactions. We always know we can count on her whenever we have any questions or concerns and she ALWAYS comes through for her clients! I highly recommend Crystal for all your real estate needs, with one warning: it could be habit- forming! ;)
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- Woody & Julia W. - South Pasadena
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Crystal has lived in the area for some time. She knew our property and was responsible for getting it sold. She has the integrity one finds in few people. We would totally recommend Crystal for selling or buying in St. Pete Beach and Tierra Verde. She is great at what she does!
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- Christine & Frank B. - Tierra Verde
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Crystal was amazing. Crazy attention to detail. Treated us like family. Communicated every day. Coordinated all inspections and attended all of them. After the sale the service continues. If you want someone that is part of every part of your buy or sell then call Crystal. Best real estate agent ever!
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- Alice & Dave A. - St. Petersburg
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Crystal was an excellent Realtor that worked closely with us through out the sales process. She went over and above assisting with preparing our home for sale. I would highly recommend her to anybody in need of a realtor.
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- Kevin W. - Tierra Verde
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Crystal handled the sale of my house. I had an excellent experience. Because I travelled, she took into account any concerns that I had with the showing of my house. She was able to get my house sold in less than three months. With her experience, knowledge, and professionalism, I knew that my house was in good hands. I would highly recommend her.
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- James V. - Orlando
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I highly recommend Crystal Bannar and here's why: My husband and I had the privilege of working with Crystal Bannar to purchase our condo in St. Petersburg, FL. Crystal was extremely knowledgeable about the area (best fishing spots, great restaurants, school districts, etc.) and put a lot of time and energy into researching each place she showed us. She was with us every step of the way (which included a complex negotiation) and was the first person we would call for any question we had.
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- Mary P. - St. Petersburg
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I rarely write reviews thus the delay in writing this one, but I feel compelled to do so regarding the excellent service I received by Crystal Bannar during my search for a retirement home. I have had experiences with other Realtors in the past, but none exceeded my expectations as Crystal did. First, she really listened to what key criteria I wanted in a place and then provided properties meeting that criteria to view. That’s rare, as some Realtors will push properties for a quick sale knowing that it doesn’t meet those basic needs. Second, if anything was not listed as advertised, she provided me honest feedback even if contrary to making a sale. I can’t tell you how much that honesty and trust meant to me in her looking out for my best interest. Third, it was long an exhaustive search process for both of us with intermediate delays due to personal circumstances on my part to search, but I never felt abandoned. Her understanding and sincere appreciation for my situation is something I will never forget and treasure. Last, her warm and patient demeanor allowed me to consider her a friend towards the end after our business concluded. Again, something you don’t always find in today’s business environment. I look forward to someday working with Crystal again for my real estate needs and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, trustworthy and dedicated Realtor.
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- Marcus H. - St. Pete Beach
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Crystal went beyond our expectations in every aspect of our home purchase. She knew exactly what we were looking for and always offered her honest opinion when asked. She was extremely knowledgeable about the entire process of purchasing a home from beginning to end, making sure we understood all possible items to consider.
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- Susan R. - South Pasadena
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Crystal Bannar was a fantastic agent for us! She is so knowledgeable and incredibly informed about the Real Estate market and has amazing connections and contacts! Her recommendations saved us a ton of time and money. I cannot recommend Crystal highly enough. It was a pleasure to work with her and she helped us navigate every step of the process! She was truly a wonderful agent! Thank you so much Crystal!!!
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- Oriole G. - St. Petesburg
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In 2016 we were looking to buy a townhouse in the St. Petersburg area. Not knowing the area we were working with another realtor and frustrated in our search. When we were introduced to Crystal she immediately listened to our wish list and mentioned that we should look at Tierra Verde. The area was exactly what we were looking for and we bought a town house in 2016. Recently, we decide to purchase another property in Tierra Verde on the water and we immediately called Crystal to handle the transaction. She is responsive, knowledgeable of the area and so easy to work with.
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- Joan & Rick J. - Tierra Verde
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Throughout the years Crystal has done an excellent job of providing us with outstanding knowledge of the local real estate market. Additionally, Crystal has several valuable connections with banking industry professionals. Her responses to our questions have always been both timely and accurate. Thank you for your ongoing support and expert knowledge.
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- Chris G. - Tierra Verde
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