First let me say that we are tough customers and it takes a five star real estate agent with enormous patience to find us the ideal home. Luckily we fell into the hands of a six star agent, in our book, Jody Shinn. I am sure that at times during our house hunting adventures Jody truly believed we were from outer space but never let on. She always let us feel that our comments and perceptions were always right. At times she jumped through hoops to get us into a home and we would barely get in the front door while insisting that it wasn't the right one for us. Jody never wavered and never gave up and eventually after three search expeditions helped us find the right one. She didn't stop there helping us through the various paperwork and mortgage processes leading to a stressless and pleasant closing experience. Jody still checks in with us and provides us with her knowledge of area contractors, shopping, and things to do. How lucky we and the Michael Sauders & Co are to have Jody representing us!
I just discovered this testimonial page, thus the delay of 11 years in providing a testimonial. Jody Shinn is one superb agent. Wonderful personality, engendering trust. Easy to work with. Took her time in determining our wants and needs and showing the available properties. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking properties in the area. She is an absolute delight with whom to work.
Jody Shinn is a wonderful realtor. We had the best experience with her. She was patient and understanding of all our needs. I truly recommend her to any friend and family. We were so lucky to find her. Thank you Michael Saunders to send Jody to us. We hope to continue in touch and send lots of customers to her!!
I recently purchased another property using Jody Shinn. This is the fifth time Jody has helped me with a purchase and she also has helped me with three sales over the past 19 years. All eight times I was pleased with the service, especially when problems surfaced. Very impressive indeed!
Jody was there for us every step of the way. Any questions we had were answered promptly! It was our first time buying a house and it could not have a more enjoyable experience. We will be using Jody in the future for our real estate needs.
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Jody is an excellent realtor. She is professional and caring. I’ve used her to sell other properties before & I would definitely use her again.
From the day we told Jody we would like her to list our home to the closing day, she was more than professional, conscientious, and knowledgeable. With her knowledge of this ever changing real estate market, our home was priced perfectly. We received good advice on how to prepare the home for the sale, and the professional photos taken of our home were amazing. Selling our home with Jody was a wonderful experience.
My wife and I could not be happier with the service that Jody has given us. We purchased two properties and sold one over the course of the past year. Jody was our realtor for all of these transactions and if we decide to purchase or sell any real estate in the Sarasota/Bradenton area in the future, I will only make one call to Jody.
Jody was very knowledgeable and great to work with.
What great customer service! Jody really works at putting the client first and taking care of the needs and wants of the buy or sell. She is your "Go 2" for finding a great realtor.
Jody was appointed to us for our recent company move. We could not have selected a better agent ourselves. Jody was in touch with us immediately. Being from out of country, we had a good deal to learn on the process of purchasing a home in Florida. Jody was patient as we toured the many homes we had selected and was able to get s into all homes in a quick fashion. Knowing our timeframe of our stay here, Jody was great in providing her thoughts on the property while still leaving the decision up to us. From the start of the search process right through to attending the closing with us, Jody was very professional, accommodating and we would highly recommend her services. Rob and Jayne Chapman
Jody did a great job of helping us find our second home in Bradenton. She was friendly, professional, and good with communication. We appreciate all of her efforts and would highly recommend her.
Jody was always pleasant not to mention extremely professional and competent. Most of all, she was always available to take even my most mundane questions with a cheerful attitude. Jody was usually the person to initiate communication as she continually kept us up to date on the progress of our transactions.
When we found a Condo on Longboat Key that was listed with Michael Saunders we had the pleasure of working with Jody Shinn. Jody has always impressed us with her drive, business acumen and determination to succeed, but doing so while maintaining high ethical standards and a commitment to doing the right thing. So when we needed a Realtor that represented Michael Saunders, Jody was our easy choice. When we began working with Jody she kept us informed through out the whole process. She was at our beckon call when ever we needed more information. When we wanted to view the property she did so at our convenience. She also provided us alternative viewings so we could make comparisons to help in our decision. Jody has been a family friend for many years. When our Daughter and son-in law needed a Realtor we knew we could trust her with getting them the best information on helping them make a well inform decision in their purchase. It was with great pleasure we were able to refer her to them and know they were in great hands. Other Realtors could learn much from her…… It has been a thrill to see her evolve into one of the top Realtors in Manatee county. If your looking for a Realtor you can trust WE highly recommend Jody Shinn.
Jody was wonderful to work with and was amazing. My husband and I had one day to find a house as we were relocating from DC. She was patient and provided us with such useful information for us first time home buyers. Through Jody's help we were able to close in record time and truly felt we were well taken care of even after closing. Absolutely recommend working with her and would definitely use her again.
I am so grateful that I had Jody's expertise and professionalism to make buying my Bradenton condo such a rewarding experience. From the first time I walked into the Michael Saunders & Company office in Bradenton, Jody treated me with respect and patience - so nice for a Canadian looking to buy her first place in the sun! She was very knowledgeable and realistic - and respected my desires and price range. While the process took a few months to complete, Jody was always available to answer my questions and provide advice and updates. She certainly went the extra mile on numerous occasions. I would highly recommend Jody to any potential home hunters - they will not be disappointed!
Jody has worked with my husband and me to accomplish multiple real estate transactions in Manatee County over the past ten years – three purchases and three sales, to be exact. Her amazing patience, forthright dedication, and unswerving honesty as she worked with diverse clients impressed me as exceptional. She works so well with other realtors and, accordingly, she is highly respected for her integrity. I believe that Jody represents the best of what Michael Saunders and Company promise.
Jody was wonderful to work with. She was very responsive, thorough, and proactive. We could not have hoped for a more professional representative, while at the same time feeling like we were working with an old friend. We cannot say enough good things about Jody.
Jody was better then EXCELLENT to work with. Relocating from Pittsburgh to Sarasota was made easy with Jody's expert advice and guidance in the real-estate market. She was professional, attentive, patient, always available to answer our unending questions and show us homes in multiple areas . Our move and experience during our home search was a success because of Jody and her assistance. We are so lucky to have worked with her and highly recommend her to anyone that is buying or selling a home! Can not thank her enough : )
Thanks to Jody buying our first house was a walk in the park! We had no clue about all the ins and out of buying a home and Jody was there to coach us the whole way! I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home whether it is your first time or tenth time.
Our experience working with Jody was a pleasure. We recently moved from the Northeast and Jody was very patient in showing us around and providing much needed education on the area. Jody was honest, detail orientated, easy to work with and she showed time and again that she was looking after our best interests. She always followed up on matters and did what she said she would do, which is rare these days. I particularly liked how Jody would find ways to add value to our relationship by providing her point of view in areas that we had not thought about. If we need a real estate agent again I will not hesitate to hire Jody (which I guess is the highest compliment I can provide). We now consider Jody a good friend.
I would like to say we were as a family very pleased with your service. Jody Shinn sold the property to us about seven years ago and I chose her to sell it again because of her professionalism. She was very easy to deal with and always on call if we needed her. I would certainly recommend her and your company!
Jody was very responsive and sensitive to our time schedule as well as what home we wanted. She was quick to respond to questions and requests. I would choose her again!
It was wonderful working with Jody. We were new to the area and she was very helpful showing us houses in the different areas of Bradenton. We were fortunate enough to find a house right away and she was very instrumental in helping us with all aspects of the purchase of our home. We were out of town and she set up all the inspection appointments and was there to oversee them. Jody was always available to answer any questions. She was there every step of the way from the initial contract to closing. Jody's knowledge of the area, friendly manner and professionalism made what could be a very stressful process a lot less stressful. We would highly recommend Jody for your realtor!
Just a quick email to let you know how happy we were with Jody Shinn and our experience with your firm in handling our new home pursuit and ultimate contract purchase locally here in Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch. Her work has made it easy for me to refer Jody and the Michael Saunders & Co. team to my peers. Referrals and repeat business are important to my industry and I would imagine the same for yours so happy to help there. Respectfully, Jason Mitchell
Working with Jody on this home purchase was a great experience.She was very attentive to our questions and concerns at all times, and we benefitted from her significant experience and knowledge of the market.
We are a couple from Europe, who bought another second home at Waterlefe, Bradenton, six years back. We have been using it during the winter seasons, arriving on a B2 Visa. This means that we can stay up to < 180 days pa, for 10 years. We decided to stay with Michael Saunders, who helped us to find the home, and got some recommendations for Jody Shin. But we met with two other real estate agents as well. Our first decision was to go for Jody. She seemed skilled and engaged, and does know the area, since she lives I Bradenton. We listed the home in the spring of 2019, but our intention was just to scan the market and plan for the sale, as we would get back in November. We were in no rush to sell and wanted to get into our new 180 day period, staying in Florida. But Jody convinced us, that would she find a buyer before this date, she would help us organize the preparation of the home, up to closing. And of course Jody Jody managed to find not one, but a couple a couple of interested buyers, as we were in Europe. We were still a bit hesitant in the beginning, but we decided to go for a sale. And now Jody helped us with sending documents from our home to Europe, opening up for service providers and movers. As We understand she offered a lot of similar help to the buyers as well. And as the final touch, she even brought our phone and internet devices back to Spectrum! Without the help of Jody, which must be considered far outside the “normal” service from a real estate agent, we wouldn’t have been able to meet the wish from the buyer, to close in August. Now we have got both a happy seller and we really hope, a happy buyer. All thanks to Jody. We can really recommend her and her team
Jody helped us sell our house in a very challenging market. We learned to appreciate her ability to communicate issues and potential obstacles throughout the process. She was always available to answer our questions and handled communications very timely. Her expertise on real estate, especially our local market was extremely important to us. We highly recommend Jody as a realtor and plan to use her again in the future.
This is the second house we have bought through Jody and we were extremely pleased both times. We plan to list one of our houses with her in the next couple of months. We were transferred and consequently bought and sold houses all over the country during my career. Jody is, unquestionably, the most ethical and reliable Real Estate Agent we have ever dealt with. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking to purchase or sell a house in the Bradenton/Sarasota area.
I have engaged Jody Shinn for six transactions over the years. In each case Jody was always available, was always on time, was always pleasant, made helpful suggestions and went the extra effort to solve unexpected issues. Jody is an outstanding realtor.
Jody has helped my clients from Virginia relocate to Sarasota/Bradenton. She knows the area and the ins and outs of the market. I can always rely on her to provide terrific service and knowledge!
Jody's excellent knowledge of the local real estate market, neighborhoods, price trends and new construction ensured we purchased the right home for the right price in the right location to fit my family's needs. Her years of experience were crucial as she advised us through two simultaneous negotiations with sellers. When the home inspection report recommended we bring in a couple of specialists for further investigation, she was able to schedule additional inspections on short notice to ensure we met the time constraints indicated in the sales agreement. While under contract, but before actual close, she was more than willing to make arrangements for us to visit the house so we could begin interior design planning and to receive quotes from contractors. I would use Jody as my broker again.
We had a very satisfying experience with Jody. She was very helpful picking out the right house for us in fact we ended up buying the one she picked for us. Jody is very knowledgeable of the area and showed us many different homes. She helped us with all aspects of our purchase. Finance, insurance, everything we needed. I have given her name to two different people who are potential buyers one of which is a family member. We hope to do business with Jody again in the future.
Jody Shinn is outstanding! Her thorough research allowed us to correctly price our house, so that it sold in less that one week. She has our highest recommendation.
Jody is a highly professional agent. She keeps her client in mind at all times and provides frequent updates. We were impressed with her organizational skills and awareness of the market. Jody worked diligently to find a buyer in a very short period of time, using all the resources available to her. We would recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home.
We were referred to Jody Shinn by another realtor who couldn’t find us anything in our price range. Jody found this wonderful Village Green area with darling homes, within our budget
Jody is an amazing, dedicated and dynamic person and Realtor. She has handled two home sales and two purchases for us all with very gratifying outcomes. We strongly recommend you consider Jody to assist with your real estate transactions.
We received excellent service from Jody Shinn. She promptly returned calls & answered any questions. We felt good photography was essential & were very impressed that Michael Saunders provided professional photography that included drone video of the surrounding views & community. We'd definitely recommend Jody.
Jody was absolutely amazing! This was our first home purchase. We were so happy working with her and we really appreciate the time she gave us and how patient she was with our questions. We enjoyed the process and we will definitely be recommending Jody Shinn!
I would like to say thank you to Jody Shinn for all her assistance with the Sale of our Condo. She went above and beyond her role to assist us with the preparation and sale of our condo. We were not able to be onsite and she took care of everything virtually for us. We never were able to meet personally but feel like we know each other very well. Our transaction was stress free and more than satisfied our expectations. With great appreciation, Thank you.
I would like to start by saying that Jodi Shinn was wonderful. She was always available to us for any questions we had and was always on time when we were looking at houses. Our new home is going to be perfect for us. We love Florida and our new community is wonderful.
Jody was anything that we were hoping for in a realtor and then some. She exceeded our every expectation in being knowledgeable, wise, available to answer so many questions, energetic, optimistic, and professional. I can't imagine ever using anybody else! She comes with my fullest and most confident recommendation for anybody looking to buy or sell in the Bradenton/Sarasota area.
Jody worked tirelessly to help me find the perfect home. She always made time for me with my work schedule to view all the homes I thought might be a good fit. There was never a time when she didn't work out a last minute appointment to view a property. Jody kept me out of trouble by always researching to be sure homes I wanted to see had work performed with permits, by professional companies, and any other possible issues. We settled on the perfect home for me, and she worked hard to be sure I got it as there were multiple bidders. All of her advice was spot on! She helped me arrange every aspect of buying my new home and made it painless and easy to do which was great with my demanding work schedule. I now have my dream house, and I love it. None of this would have been possible without Jody's hard work - she was nothing less than incredible!! It goes without saying I think that I would highly recommend Jody when it comes to finding your new home - you cannot find a better realtor to take care of you in every way. If there was a better rating then 5 stars, she would get at least 10! Thanks, Jody!!
We found our house the first day! We can't believe it. Everything just fell into place. There 's no pressure. Jody is our first friend in Bradenton. We felt lucky that she was our realtor.
We have been fortunate enough to deal with Jody a number of times. She pays great attention to details and is in top of everything from beginning to end. We would recommend her to anyone.
With Jody as the professional steering the transaction for me, I knew that I would be given the highest customer service that there is. She has an eye for detail and great negotiation skills to close the deal. Her professionalism, care and diligence were at the table from beginning to the end. I would want her expertise for future real estate transactions.
Michael Saunders & Company / Jody Shinn When my wife and I decided to purchase a second home in the Sarasota area, we began our search by meeting with several different realtors. My wife and I both knew Jody Shinn was who we wanted work with almost immediately after meeting her. Jody provided exceptional service with a personal touch. She rearranged her schedule more than once to accommodate our limited schedule. Jody help direct us in a final decision of purchasing a new home on Anna Maria Island. Anna Maria was definitely not our first choice but after several conversations on the pros and cons of all areas in and around Sarasota we are now living the island life and loving it! We continue to stay in touch with Jody with all types of questions, personal and professional, and if she doesn't have an answer she sends us in the right direction. Jody is now assisting my wife's sister in purchasing a home and continues to go above and beyond with her professional service. We will never hesitate to recommend Jody and the entire Michael Saunders team. Our Sincere Thanks Kevin & Jill Parker
Jody is wonderful! Very knowledgable of the industry and local market. She stuck with us even though it took nearly 18 months to find our new home. We highly recommend engaging her. You'll love her personal service and responsiveness.
