THE REAL ESTATE POST Connecting Buyers & Sellers in Tampa Bay

“Sophia is exceptional. I have used many Realtors through the years but she exceeded them all by far. I am already trying to find her more busniess with anyone I hear who is looking. I can not say enough positive comments on her professionalism and abilities. She is a super star!” EL

“Sophia was very well organized and especially responsive. She was always on time for every appointment. She research anything we asked of her. Her knowledge of the real estate market and transactions was exceptional.” JC & CC

“Sophia was the best! Everytime I freaked out, she calmly pointed me in the right direction.” – KR

“We had a great experience working with Sophia. She is knowledgeable, organized, communicative, and so incredibly easy to work with. She handled beautifully all of the inevitable glitches that come with home buying and made this a smooth and easy process. We are already singing her praises to everyone who will listen! Sophia was recommended by a friend and it was a great fit for us.” -RS & GJ

“I have known Sophia Nakis for almost two years. At all times during the short sale process of my property she was very professional, knowledgeable, and kept me informed every step of the way. The short sale process for this property was reasonably smooth and rather quick.” -NM

“Sophia… Did the impossible and sold our house in this dreadful market! My wife and I are most grateful! ***** “- RS

“Sophia went above and beyond when we hit a few snags during the inspection process. What could have been a huge problem and complicated our move was instead all taken care of efficiently. Amazing! – PN & MK

“Sophia is one of the most creative and customer service oriented associates I have ever had the pleasure to know. She raises the bar in every transaction she touches and in every element of her life.” – Debra McMillen, Managing Broker, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

“…In particular, I am pleased to say that Sophia more than lived up to the high levels of professionalism, ethical practice, and genuine enthusiasm professed in the testimonies of her contacts. My confidence in being matched to Sophia grew everyday we worked together. She displayed a keen awareness of my disposition as a first time homebuyer, and was always readily available to address all of my questions, concerns, and insights. Furthermore, I know that she was a steadfast advocate for my best interests every step of the way, from the initial search, up until closing day. One of the traits that impressed me most about Sophia was the manner in which she carried out various tasks at hand. Throughout the buying process, she maintained an admirable degree of professional respect, courtesy, and understanding towards every party that happened to be involved. At the same time, her outlook, on seemingly any given situation, was marked by a comforting balance of optimism and realism.” – MM

“This has been by far the best experience I have ever had.  Paul Shaffer (lender) and Sophia Nakis (Realtor) have been right on top of doing their jobs.  They both return phone calls, but more importantly they answer their calls.  Emails are always responded to. They both have provided fantastic service and I would recommend them to anyone.  My daughter in California said her mortgage broker started out great but now she can hardly ever get a hold of here.  I am blessed to have found Paul Shaffer and Sophia Nakis. “ – KD

“Sophia is excellent at what she does and was a pleasure to work with.”- AP

“Brilliant, conscientious, thorough, warm-hearted, and extremely personable are just a few of the words that come to mind when thinking of Sophia. Add that to her extensive knowledge of real estate and marketing, along with her intuitive and artistic sensibilities, and it’s no surprise that in one short year she was voted “rookie of the year” by her peers. I have tremendous confidence in Sophia’s abilities on both ends of the real estate spectrum: whether you’re buying or selling a property, Sophia Nakis will not only get you the best deal for the money but she’ll work hard to make sure that you’re totally satisfied with the sale of your property or with your new purchase. Sophia Nakis is what I would call a “realtor’s realtor”- not to mention a glorious human being. This is the kind of person that others ought to mentor under, for she exhibits the perfect blend of professionalism and business mixed with honesty, integrity, and a charming friendly personality. Even when the market trends were not in my favor, Sophia Nakis sold my house for a great price. There were no corners to cut, nothing to hide, and therefore the buyers were just as excited as I was with my sale. With Sophia Nakis as your realtor, everybody wins. I can say that without a doubt, if I were ever to move back to Tampa, Sophia would certainly be the first person I’d call. Thank you Sophia. You’re simply and honorably the best it can get.” -CB

“We have purchased 5 homes in the past; working with 5 different realtors.  Sophia has surpassed all of our expectations and has provided the highest level of personalized service we have seen.  From the initial showing of the property, Sophia was informative but did not pressure us.  She also returned calls and e-mails promptly and outside of business hours. This was especially helpful since we live overseas and bought the home on vacation.  Even now, 30 days after closing, Sophia is still answering questions we have. Her dedication to the complete satisfaction of her clients is unusual and refreshing!  We recommend her to our friends and to anyone who would like attentive service during the home buying or selling process.” -MC & JC

“Sophia was a great help to us as we were searching for our 1^st house. She is a true professional; she came highly recommended from a friend. She is now our friend too. We highly recommend her services to anyone wishing to buy or sell in the Tampa Bay area. Because of Sophia’s dedication to her clients, we were able to buy the home we wanted.”  -DC & JFC

“Sophia Nakis is the definition of Integrity & Honesty! She is a knowledgeable real estate professional and is good at what she does. Excellent Realtor! 110% for her clients. Sophia only has her client’s best interest. My detailed reports can sometimes be overwhelming for first time homebuyers. However, Sophia’s experience & knowledge with real estate, along with her experience in reading home inspection reports, makes the buying experience much easier. Anyone can be confident when having Sophia as their Realtor to buy or sell a home.” -MN

“Sophia is a hard working, thoughtful person who I have recommended to my closest friends without reservation. She sold my house and took care of every detail pertaining to the sale, as I started a new life 2000 miles away from Tampa. I hold her in my highest regard.”- JZ

“Sophia not only helped me purchase my first home, she also gave me the knowledge and confidence one needs as a first time home buyer. She is extremely punctual and personable, making the process exciting and enjoyable. Sophia quickly understood what I was looking for and steered me in the right direction, which expedited my search. I recommend Sophia Nakis to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.”- MP

“Sophia Nakis has been a friend of mine for several years and, as such, I expected to receive the same courtesy, attention and concern that she offers on a personal level in our business dealings as well. I was not disappointed. Sophia is a true professional: dedicated, knowledgeable, informative, helpful, warm, involved. She turned what could have been the extremely stressful experience of buying a home into a rewarding learning experience. I was so impressed by Sophia’s familiarity with local cultural developments, her extensive knowledge of the real estate market, and her resourcefulness. She was able to address all of my questions and concerns promptly, and her diligence unearthed discrepancies in the lending document that, once brought to the lender’s attention, saved me a considerable amount in fees at closing. I feel fortunate to have had the good sense to select Sophia as my agent. I will gladly use her services in the future and have already recommended her to several of my colleagues. Thanks, Sophia, for helping me find my home!” -KT

“Thank you so much for guiding us through this process. We are so fortunate to have worked with you and we’re looking forward to spending time together!” - DN & JW

“Sophia was invaluable in helping us find the perfect home to suit our needs during our relocation to Tampa. She tirelessly sought out properties that would meet our requirements and helped us to become acquainted with neighborhoods all over Tampa enabling us to make an educated decision on where to buy. During the negotiation and closing process, she guided our family effortlessly and was always ready with sound advice. She is a professional with the utmost integrity.” – BT & AT

“I have known Sophia for 8 years. She will be my first choice for a real estate agent as long as I live in this area. She is professional, very dependable, and communicates well. If she doesn’t know the answer to any question, she will do what it takes to find the answer. I was VERY happy with the service she provided as the real estate agent in selling my home!”- JF

“Sophia is a very patient agent that helped my wife and I find our first house, which we now call our home. She has a wonderful personality and made the daunting task of searching for a home very pleasureable.”- CC & CC

“We called several real estate agents before leaving Virginia to get general information on the area and properties available, Sophia was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. When we finally made the move to Florida and started actively looking for a property we had no hesitation in working exclusively with Sophia. Even though we asked her to search outside of her usual area and kept changing our minds on what we wanted Sophia went above and beyond to make sure that we were fully informed about the properties and areas that we searched. We found Sophia to be friendly, honest and extremely efficient and would certainly recommend her to anyone looking for a real estate agent who really works for you. We shall definitely use Sophia for any future property transactions in this area.” – DR & NG

“… I miss you a lot and really appreciated your unfailing support, reassurance that everything would work out, and easy accessibility. Without your extensive knowledge, wise suggestions and skillful expertise I don’t know how Jorge and I would have ever pulled off the complexity of selling our house, buying another, getting a mortgage and closing on two homes the same day!!! Words cannot fully express my gratitude and appreciation for all you did for Jorge and I to make our Dream House a reality! You are the best Sophia, so talented and gifted. An exceptional woman, one of integrity, we can all be proud of… You are an asset to any organization and the Coldwell Banker Corporation is very fortunate to have you as their residential realtor. The sky is the limit for what you can accomplish.” – IB & JB

“Sophia made the home buying process easy and fun for me- a first time home buyer! I felt at ease with the whole process!” – RP

“Sophia did a wonderful job in the sale of my home.  She came in with all her knowledge and took wonderful photographs for the MLS.  With the job she did on the pictures and the description, our home had a contract in nine days.  Being a single mom, Sophia made the transaction stress free.  She also helped my family find a new home and made certain that all the details were taken care of on that end of the transaction as well.  She really helped the boys and I get settled in to our new home, I am very thankful for that.” – BL

“What a pleasure to work with Sophia as I made a life-changing move from St. Petersburg to Tampa.  Having been in a wheelchair for several years, and only recently able to walk for short distances, Sophia willingly picked me up in St. Pete. and drove me to Tampa on several occasions.  She was highly professional, very personable, always discreetly made me feel comfortable though my movements were awkward, and she proved to be a real jewel as a Realtor and as a talented and highly organized woman.I would not hesitate to recommend her to serious professionals looking for great homes in the Tampa Bay area.” - SF

“You were always in tune with what we were looking for and you really helped keep everything going in a timely fashion. It’s also great to work with people with a great attitude.” – GR

“Sophia is a team player, honest, trustworthy and dependable. She has all the qualities for high-level success and will outshine most in a professional setting. Sophia strives for excellence and in terms of sales, she follows through- on everything. I recommend her without reservation.” – KTC

“Sophia Nakis is talented, creative and passionate about her work. She has a keen understanding of marketing, promotions and the many factors that drive decision-making, whether it be to attend an event, pick up a magazine to read – or buy a home. Sophia can be counted on to cover every base; she is truly a top-notch professional.” -AE

“A few words that come to mind that begin to describe Sophia however are, determined, conscientious, intelligent, creative, personable, goal oriented, dependable, honest, and generally a pleasant and inspiring individual.”  - DM

“Sophia Nakis is highly motivated and extremely hard-working. She is an asset to the arts community and the Tampa community. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with her.”  – FR

“Sophia was very helpful with my house purchase. We only toured houses that met my needs and she did not waste time showing me houses that didn’t. I still can’t believe how quickly and smoothly the process went. Sophia also has an excellent eye for poor workmanship, which is a great resource when you are looking at older, remodeled houses.”- AY

“Sophia has been a long time friend and excels at everything she does. Sophia is extremely detail-oriented and goes to any length to get the job done.”- PM