These Are the Top Real Estate Companies in Florida

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  Written by Thomas O'Shaughnessy

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  Edited by Andrew Whytock

If you’re selling a home in the Sunshine State, congratulations — the state’s had one of the longest booms of any state in the U.S., with median home values nearly doubling just since 2012.

But even in a market as hot as Florida’s, it’s still vitally important to pick the right agent.

A great, experienced agent will help you with everything from home staging, to pricing strategy, to negotiation, to closing. Having the right agent at your side can make the difference between a quick sale above ask, and a long, drawn-out sale that ends with disappointment. 

It’s now easier than ever to access a full-service real estate experience without having to pay a traditional 6% commission. For example, we can connect you with highly rated, pre-vetted agents like the ones on this list, who’ll help you sell your home for a low fee of 1.5%. 

It’s the same elite, all-inclusive service you’d get with any top agent, but for thousands of dollars less than usual.

Below is an exhaustive guide to the best, most highly-rated real estate companies in most of the major markets in Florida. Good luck!

The Top Real Estate Companies in Miami

Miami is one of the higher-priced markets in Florida, though it looks to be cooling off. It has a median home value of $370,738, and the median price of homes listed right now in Miami is $490,000. Home values have gone up 1.7% over the past year, but are forecast to dip slightly in the coming year, by about 2.1%. 

RESF

Founded in 2005, RESF employs 33 seasoned agents and specializes in buyer and seller services, real estate consulting, property management, and relocation assistance. They’re known for leveraging the latest technology on behalf of clients, offering HD virtual walkthroughs, drone videos, and multi-platform social media marketing.

RESF has a perfect 5 star rating, based on 497 reviews, and has completed 98 sales in the past 12 months.

OnePath Realty / The Abel Gilbert Group

With 16 years experience in the real estate industry, OnePath Realty/Abel Gilbert has every sector of the industry covered, from buyer and seller services, to general real estate consulting, to property management and relocation. 

With 8 seasoned agents, they boast a perfect 5 star rating (out of 5), based on 238 reviews, and have overseen 225 sales in the past 12 months. 

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The Top Real Estate Companies in Orlando

According to Zillow, the Orlando market is “very hot.” As of May 2020, the median home value is $260,915, and that value has increased by 3.4% over the past 12 months. Zillow is projecting a dip in home prices of 1.6% next year.

The Wemert Group

This company was ranked #1 in Orlando last year by Real Trends/Wall Street Journal, and they claim they sold homes 25 days faster and for 3% more money than the average Orlando competitor. They specialize in buyer’s agents, listing agents, short sales, landlord services, and relocation. 

The Wemert Group boasts an excellent 4.9 (out of 5) star rating, based on 848 reviews, and oversaw 793 sales in the past year.

The Nickley Group

With a credible claim to the title of “fastest growing real estate team in Florida,” The Nickley Group was on a blistering pace towards $200 million in sales volume and over 700 sales this year. 

They offer a detaied 151-step marketing plan, an “Exclusive VIP Home Buyer System,” and a deep roster of 24 specialists, including buyer’s and listing agents, an inside sales agent, full time marketing staff, client care coordinators, and even a “Chief Happiness Officer.”

The Nickley Group holds a perfect 5 star rating, based on 782 reviews, and conducted 444 transactions in the past 12 months.

The Top Real Estate Companies in Tallahassee

Described as “very hot” by Zillow, the median home value in Tallahassee sits at $196,597, having shot up by 3.9% over the past year. The Tallahassee market is forecast to dip slightly, by 1.1%, in the coming year, but it remains a solid bet.

Coldwell Banker Hartung

Founded in 1979 by broker/owner Chip Hartung, this Coldwell Banker-partnered brokerage employs over 44 agents, and combines an exhaustive local network with the deep institutional knowledge of an industry leader. They offer buyer and seller services, as well as general real estate consulting, property management, and relocation services.

Coldwell Banker Hartung holds a flawless 5 star rating, based on 641 ratings, and has overseen 660 sales over the past year.

The Naumann Group Real Estate

Owned by a lifelong Floridian, the Naumann Group was founded in 2001, and now has four offices in five counties, with at least 21 agents working under their banner. They offer buyer and seller services, as well as landlord services and help with relocation.

The Naumann Group holds a perfect 5 star rating, based on 330 reviews, and has overseen 347 sales over the past 12 months. 

The Top Real Estate Companies in Sarasota

Sarasota’s market is warm, with a median home value of $278,893; home values have increased 2.3% over the past year, but are forecast to dip by 1.8% in the next year. The median price of homes currently listed in Sarasota is $359,900.

Preferred Shore Real Estate Group

Founded in 2014 by an experienced Gulf Coast broker, Preferred Shore Real Estate Group offers cutting-edge marketing and a deep roster of 24 seasoned agents. The founder sits on the board of the Realtor Association of Sarasota, and brings 19 years of real estate experience to the table. They specialize in buyers and sellers, foreclosures, and relocation.

Preferred Shore has a 4.9 (out of 5) star rating, based on 246 reviews, and has overseen 120 sales in the past year.

The Lee Brewer Team (RE/MAX)

With 22 years of experience, and 6 agents, the Lee Brewer Team specializes in buyers and sellers, relocation, foreclosures, and property management. 

The company holds a stellar 5 star (out of 5) rating based on 232 reviews, and oversaw 141 sales in the past year. 

The Top Real Estate Companies in Gainesville

Gainesville was one of the hottest markets in the entire state last year, seeing a whopping 6.5% increase in home values over the last year, bringing the median home value to $204,469. Though they’re projected to decrease very slight next year, by 0.9%, this remains a very hot market.

The Pepine Team

With offices in Gainesville, Ocala, St. Augustine, and Orlando, the 12-agent Pepine Team has a variety of concentrations, including primary residences, commercial/office spaces, second home purchases, and relocations. Named one of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America in both 2018 and 2019, a top 50 “Company to Watch” in 2019, and the 105th ranked team in the nation by the Wall Street Journal in 2018, they even have a non-profit, called Pepine Gives, to give back to the Gainesville community.

They offer services focused on buyers and sellers, marketing, commercial and land leasing, and property management. At present, they hold a 4.9 star (out of 5) rating, based on 357 reviews, and have overseen 299 sales in the past year.

The Rabell Realty Group

The Rabell Realty Group employs 17 agents and covers all of Gainesville. Headed by a fourth generation real estate professional, they offer services focused on buyers and sellers, property management, foreclosures, and relocation. 

They hold an impressive 5 star rating, based on 293 reviews, and have overseen 267 sales over the past 12 months.

The Top Real Estate Companies in Fort Myers

This is one of the more sedate markets in Florida; home values crept up only 1.5% over the past year, and are projected to fall by 1.9% over the next year. Right now, the median home value in Fort Myers sits at $224,979.

Pfeifer Realty Group

With 19 years experience in the area, and 8 agents, the Pfeifer Realty Group is headed by a former “Realtor of the Year” and present-day planning commissioner, and sold 158 properties in 2018, averaging 3.2 closings per week. They sold 21% of all Sanibel sales, and claim their listings closed 33% faster than average. This company serves all of Fort Myers, Bonita, Estero, the Cape, Captiva, and Sanibel. 

They offer services to buyers and sellers, as well as short sales and relocation. They hold an excellent 5 star rating based on 425 reviews.

The Landings Realty

Consistently ranked near the top for the Fort Myers area, this company has sold over $665 million in property in the past 24 years. They’ve also held a “Five Star” award for client satisfaction for the past 15 years straight, so you can expect excellent customer service. Presently, they hold a 4.9 out of 5 rating, based on 156 customer reviews. 

The Landings offer services for buyers, sellers, and landlords, and well as property management and relocation help. They specialize in golf course and waterfront properties, new construction, and 1031 exchanges. 

The Top Real Estate Companies in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville market is among the hottest markets in the state, having seen a stellar 6.2% increase in home values in the past year. Those home values are projected to fall very slightly in the next year, by 0.2%, and the median home value right now is $195,692. 

Engel & Volkers Jacksonville

Since their founding in 1977, in Germany, Engel and Volkers have become one of the world’s most successful real estate companies. Their Jacksonville office, home to 19 agents, is the top rated real estate service provider in the city, with a 5 star rating based on 379 reviews. 

The office has overseen 377 sales in the past 12 months, and their international network supplies a wide spectrum of services, including marketing tools, market data, and multiple service platforms. They specialize in buyer’s agents, listing agents, and also offer relocation services.

The DJ & Lindsey Team

This company of 21 agents offers a “white glove, 5 star customer experience,” and comes highly rated, with a 5 star rating based on 608 reviews. They have 551 sales over the past year, and hold the “Best of Zillow” badge, which denotes performance ranking in the top 1% of all agents.

They specialize in buyer’s agents, listing agents, landlord services, and relocation.

Conclusion

No matter which of these markets you’re selling in, it’s going to be hard to go wrong. Florida is a booming real estate market that seems especially well positioned to weather any future downturns. 

If you’re selling, why not hold onto as much of your profits as possible? We can significantly reduce the amount of real estate commission you pay, keeping thousands of dollars in your pocket that you’d otherwise pay to agents. Best of all, you get the same top sales experience — from agents on this list, or on par with them — that you’d get if you paid a full 6% commission. It’s a win-win!