Testimonials

A personal endorsement from Guy and Andrea Dorey

From the time we first met Gina at her office on St. Armands Circle to the Closing on our new home in University Park Country Club we knew she was a seasoned professional. She provided us with an unbelievable amount of personal service. She is the total full service real estate agent, from start to finish she produces everything you will need , … no one can be better at this service than Gina. We, with experience of starting and owning a business for forty years and having experience with more than 100 employees.. know real talent when we experience it.
Gina’s dedication of attention and responsiveness to our specific and particular house requirements did not fluster or deter her. In fact, we always felt we were her only client. Several times each day, Andrea and I were receiving communications via text, phone and emails keeping us current and up-to-date on the location and search process, touring homes , engaging the licensed home maintenance inspector, contract document production, closing attorney recommendation, wiring money, all of this and more! It was hard to believe she had other clients, but we know she was representing several clients at the same time. Gina’s work ethic was obvious because her emails had time stamps of 11pm and 6am. Her knowledge of the market, Realtor technology skills and untiring efforts are truly outstanding.

To all that seek an experienced Realtor in the greater Sarasota , Florida area, that will prove her dedication all day long to meeting your particular needs, in the home of condo of your choice…you can’t get better than Gina Larouche.

Guy and Andrea Dorey

We are pleased to act as a personal reference and will speak with interested parties regarding Gina Larouche’s services…please provide Gina with your wishes to speak with me and she will contact me first.

She thought outside the box ... a thousand times over!

We had a wonderful experience with Gina. From the minute with met her, through her warmth, knowledge, and bubbly personality, we knew she was the realtor for us. Communication was outstanding! She kept us updated and we were able to reach her with a quick response at any time. Gina made buying a home run smoothly, even though we had a few hiccups along the way with the home we were selling. She knew exactly what to do. She thought outside the box, communicated with our lender, as well as our relator for our home in another state, to make sure the dream home we were purchasing became a reality. We recommend Gina a thousand times over.

Chrissie and Jim Konjura

A Guiding Light ...

Gina has been a guiding light through my home buying process.  Initially, she will work to understand your journey and your individual needs, then she will go above and beyond to find your home.  During your exploration, Gina will share her vast knowledge of the area to provide you with local information about various topics, so you are well informed. She will point out critical details about properties, the area and Florida if you are moving from out of state.  Gina genuinely wants her clients to find the right home and she takes pride in her quest assisting in the search.  Ultimately, Gina's innate desire to see others flourish, shines through in her work.
Elaine E.

You R the BEST !

We were given Gina’s name by a friend when we both decided to retire and move from the Jersey Shore to Sarasota area. It can be very overwhelming to retire, put your house on the market and move to an unfamiliar area!!
Gina listened to what we were looking for and had listings for us to look at when we flew down for a few days. We were unsuccessful the 1st time ( by NO fault of Gina’s). BUT that is when Gina’s quintessential professionalism, unstoppable knowledge and perseverance to find us the “perfect” retirement home went at a whirlwind, breakneck and vigorous speed!! Within 2wks, Gina found us the condo we had been looking for. Being back in NJ, Gina took us through the condo, via FaceTime, we made an offer & was accepted. THIS is when Gina became our Wonderwoman, Superstar, etc. She handled everything, AND I mean everything! We never had to fly back down to Florida to do anything. Gina was our Godsend, and there just isn’t enough words to express our appreciation for all she did for us!! And is still doing!!!

Donna & Jim Dralle

Not once but Twice !

"Gina was incredibly diligent in helping us find our first property in Sarasota. She listened to our wishes carefully and spent a great deal of time showing us properties, providing community details and other critical pieces of information. She guided us through the search not once, but twice. I highly recommend Gina for her knowledge of the market, her experience, expertise and attention to all the details. Gina is not only a star realtor, she has become our friend."

James & Danielle

A Special Person ...

Gina, Thank you again for everything. You will always remain a special person to me. So glad we got to know each other. Mrs Creadon

Above and Beyond ...

Q: Would you like to comment on any particular aspect of the real estate transaction or the service we provided you?
A: Gina LaRouche is a very valuable asset to Coldwell Banker Realty. She is extremely knowledgeable about real estate and very savvy with negotiations. These assets made the real estate transaction very smooth and thorough.

Q: Is there anything else you would like to share with us - about the service you received, special effort made by the sales associate(s), or any other subject?
A: Gina LaRouche went above and beyond the scope of her responsibilities. She has a wealth of contacts for inspections and repairs. Prior to closing, Gina arranged for several home inspections, and after closing, she found a locksmith and had the locks re-keyed for me and will oversee the installation of a new electrical panel, all while I am in another state. Gina knows exactly who to call for any needed service.

Leslie Farr

Two for Two !

I met Gina over 12 years ago when I needed to purchase my first home in Sarasota. At that time she was very well knowledged of my area and helped me negotiate a beautiful deal on my home. Here recently I needed to get a home in an extremely short period of time. "Two weeks" To make things harder I needed some owner financing. She not only pulled off the owner financing. She found me a great location to keep my son in his school. I would recommend Gina to every person I met who needed a home in Sarasota county.

Brad R.

To Good to be True ! 10*

Gina Larouche is the only person you need to contact for ALL your real estate needs !!
She is beyond any and all expectations, hopes , desires, and goes well beyond what any human being could possibly deliver or be expected to!
Gina exemplifies and represents extreme professionalism, trustworthiness, decades of experience, knowledge, foresight, insight, intelligence, extreme patience, forthrightness, and most of all will truly about
You through and to all phases of your buying and/or selling process. And well after closing she continues to follow up and will protect you!! It is simply in her nature and impeccable character that she excepts of herself for you. Gina will be you ultimate guide and navigator. I urge you to work will no other, and quite confidently know you will become her next testimonial.
I have never written a testimonial for anyone or anything except this one .
Even though my words describing Gina seem to good to be true, she is even better than these mere words have described.
I urge you not to procrastinate in contacting Gina.

Rhonda Lenair

Professional, Trustworthy and Knowledgeable ... 5*

Gina I thank you for the work & attentiveness you gave to selling our house. Your caring & thoughtfulness meant so much.
I will certainly refer you to my friends .
Below I have written my review;

Gina was recommended to me by a friend to sell my home in Bradenton.
She helped prepare my home for listing and helped me buy a condo. She guided me through the entire listing & selling process. Her attention to detail was amazing. The photos and Matterport done by her photographer were wonderful.

She is professional,trustworthy and knowledgeable.
She responded immediately to whatever issue arose before and after we were under contract.

She was patient and understood my needs and was always available to answer any questions.
Most of the transactions were done remotely and she kept me informed throughout.
I would highly recommend her to family and friends.
Thank you Gina it was a pleasure
working with you.

Golda Sheppard

Thrice Over, a joy to work with! 5*

Gina, my first impressions working with you were: You are a great person to work with. Along with your talents and your technology skills you are a joy to work with. Because of your amazing positive attitude and eagerness to stick tightly to deadlines, you not only helped me buy my first condo and then sold it for me, you have also helped others who rely on you to get the job done, when i needed help with a rental. Once again thank you, Gina.

Nettie Carnegie

Recommend her very highly! .... 5*

Gina was perfect for us as a Realtor. She was patient, took the time to show us many properties in different areas, helped us to consider pros/cons of a place, and educated us on what it takes to get a home in a hot sellers market! She is excellent in helping you get what you want balanced with what you can afford. We recommend her very highly!

Kathryn Dundas

Gina is wonderful ... 5*

Gina is wonderful. She is a pleasure to work with and worked very hard to get the property we were after. She quickly learned what features we were looking for so we did not waste time looking at places that did not meet our needs.
She spent a lot of effort with the seller to convince him to accept our offer over others. And she got the title company to move faster on the closing so we could do it by a deadline we had.
We have closed on the deal and she is still checking on things and sending information that will be useful to us.
We would certainly use Gina again the next time we are in the market for a new house.

Mike Perlberg

Listened very carefully to our wishes ..... 5*

Gina went above and beyond our expectations. She listened very carefully to our wishes and ultimately found the perfect home for us. She didn't stop there. She walked us through each and every necessary document prior to closing while also sending us links to restaurants, parks etc.. that she thought we would enjoy. She is very kind, patient and her professionalism is unmatched by any home buying experience we have had in the past. We highly recommend Gina and we are incredibly thankful to her for her diligence and hard work.

SOS Relocation Specialist

Purchasing Remotely ? 5*

A great experience. Never thought we could purchase a property remotely, but after one trip to get and understanding of area, Gina found us a great condo in the perfect location for us and handled all the whole transaction and alll the details kept us informed through the entire process and was always available to answer our questions and address our concerns. Great to have a realtor that is there for us. Would have given 6 stars if possible. Couldn’t be happier and more satisfied.

Robert Allen

Patient, Honest and Extremely Helpful 5*

04/12/2020 - lindseypurcell
Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2020 in Bradenton, FL.
Local knowledge: 5*
Process expertise: 5*
Responsiveness: 5*
Negotiation skills: 5*
We were so fortunate to find Gina as a realtor. She has been patient, honest and extremely helpful in our condo buying process. We have been searching for nearly 2 years and Gina was so patient with us and took the time to really learn our needs and help us recognize our own. Yes, go with Gina.

Gina is a Superb Realtor ! 5*

08/19/2018 - mlrue3
Bought a Townhouse home in 2018 in Downtown, Sarasota, FL.
Local knowledge: 5*
Process expertise: 5*
Responsiveness: 5*
Negotiation skills: 5*
Gina is a superb realtor. Even as a buyer, I feel she really represents my interests, too. Buyng property is always a fraught experience, but Gina's expertise and unflappable poise made the whole endeavor painless and smooth. I would use her as my agent anytime!

Gina went: Above and Beyond ! 5*

“I had a wonderful experience buying my first home with Gina as my realtor. Being a first time buyer, I really didn’t know what to expect. Gina really went above and beyond what I could have imagined. She took the time to explain everything to me each step of the way. She was very flexible with working around my schedule, and extremely knowledgeable about all the properties she showed me. If I ever had a question she didn’t know the answer to, she found it for me promptly. Gina is very dedicated to her work and was always available by phone or e-mail if I needed anything. After looking at many houses with Gina, she helped me find the perfect one, and I am now a happy homeowner. I would highly recommend Gina to anyone.”

Thanks for everything Gina,
Tara B, SARASOTA FL

Gina is On Top of All Situations ! 5*

“If everyone could only be so fortunate as I have been to have Gina LaRouche as my leasing agent for my home on Siesta Key. She is always on top of all situations, answers all questions promptly and keeps me advised at all times. As a landlord or potential tenant I would undoubtedly contact Gina and just give her a try. I am sure you will find that she is extremely professional and gets the job done.”

Betty L.

Gina is SO Proactive, Precise and Punctual. 5*

07/02/2018 - Rachel Schiafone
Bought a Single Family home in Bradenton, FL.
Local knowledge: 5 *
Process expertise: 5*
Responsiveness: 5*
Negotiation skills: 5*
An Amazing Realtor and Lady!!! Gina is SO proactive, precise and punctual...she listens and delivers as if SHE was the client! Her knowledge of ALL details in the Real Estate industry along with unlimited familiarity of a vast area, makes her extremely unique in her field!!! She treats you as her best friend :) Thank You Lovely One for Being YOU!

Gina will Take Care of Your Interests in every way. 5*

“Gina, has been our Realtor/property manager over a period of many years. She found us fabulous tenants for both our properties, and managed them well. When we decided to sell, she was our Realtor and oversaw every aspect of the process. She was conscientious, communicative, professional and effective. We highly recommend her to anyone, whether it be: to buy, sell or manage, she does it all very well and will take care of your interests in every way.

Carol & Jim L.

Exceeded Every Expectation ... 5*

As snowbirds, we have looked for a residential home periodically. We met Gina yrs ago and immediately liked her warm personality. We got serious about buying this yr. Gina exceeded every expectation. She possesses sincerity, a keen knowledge of the Sarasota area, has her pulse on the real estate market. Gina is totally committed to you and immediately responds to any and every question. She has forethought and knows what to expect, knows what to do and and make a plan to calmly deal with any issue.Her concern for clients is genuine and she sincerely wants her clients to be happy and satisfied with their purchase. We highly recommend Gina for any real estate transaction .
Judy and Jack

Heartily Recommend Gina to Anyone, for Anything. 5*

“Gina sold our home for us in record time and for a price we were happy with, and as we couldn’t travel down to take care of furnishings, she took care of that too. Documenting every step of the way. We felt blessed with her help. We would heartily recommend her to anyone, for anything.”

Ken and Mary Elizabeth C., ONTARIO CANADA

Thank you Gina. You always come through! 5*

04/17/2020 - starfish6792
Bought a Single Family home in 2020 in Harbor Acres, Sarasota, FL.
Local knowledge: 5*
Process expertise: 5*
Responsiveness: 5*
Negotiation skills: 5*
I have had the pleasure of working with Gina Larouche on and off over the past nine years. Most recently, she found my husband and I a beautiful retirement home in the Sarasota area. We will be relocating, and are still working in another city, and Gina went above and beyond with previewing homes, taking great photos and videos, giving us her valuable insight of the area, and keeping us in the loop despite the long distance communications. We ran into some complications with our property we were selling out of state, which presented a difficult contingency with our Sarasota purchase, and she really knew how to navigate the issues with the seller's and got the deal closed in a very challenging "Covid-19" market, including all of our inspections, to say the least. Thank you Gina. You always come through!

Gina was wonderful!! 5*

08/16/2018 - zuser20150327030945235
Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2018 in Bradenton, FL.
Local knowledge: 5*
Process expertise: 5*
Responsiveness: 5*
Negotiation skills: 5*
Gina was wonderful!! I cannot say enough positive things about her. We have been working with Gina for almost a year. Gina sold our home in Bradenton, FL in under 1 week and helped us buy our home new home in Bradenton, FL (Grayhawk Landing). I never once felt pushed or rushed to make any decisions. She was very kind with her time and honoring of our wants with our purchase. Gina was very organized and knowledgeable about the many issues that arose with our processes. She took ample time to help us find our "forever home" and we always felt she had OUR best interest at heart. We have been involved in several real estate transactions over the years and I can say that Gina helped make these last 2 ones an enjoyable process. I would definitely use her again and recommend any friend or family to call her.

Gina did Good Research and Gave Good Advice. 5*

07/11/2018 - mps34231
Sold a Condo home in 2017 in Sarasota, FL.
Local knowledge: 4*
Process expertise: 4*
Responsiveness: 4*
Negotiation skills: 4*
Gina is great to work with. We, and our families have transacted several homes with Gina. Gina did good research and gave good advice. Was not offended if we disagreed on any point and we worked out the solution we all thought was best. Hard working, customer oriented lady!

Responsive & Thorough. 5*

Responsiveness
We listed our home with Gina and within 3 days we had a contract. From that point Gina went on to handle every detail professionally up to and after the closing. We would highly recommend her to others and we would use her again ourselves.
Ken and Pat Raymond

Professional ! 5*

Professionalism, Responsiveness
Pablo Trigo

Gina has your Interests in Mind! 5*

“I would fully recommend Gina as a Property Manager especially when you are an out of state landlord as i am. She is very knowledgeable and has always been prompt to resolve any problems or questions that I have had. It is very reassuring to know there is someone local with the owners interests in mind.
My tenants have always worked well with Gina and each new lease has been very painless over all.”

Kevin M.

Gina equals Peace of Mind. 5*

“Being out of state owners, we have peace of mind knowing that Gina LaRouche is managing our property, as she has been diligent in keeping our expenses down, while still keeping our tenant happy at the same time. She also expedites the disbursement of funds each month, which is greatly appreciated.”

Kathie and Tim M. CALIFORNIA

Excellent Job of Balancing Needs! 5*

“Gina, Paul says, and I agree, “You helped us out of a jam.” You do an excellent job of balancing the renters’ and owners’ needs. We especially appreciate, in addition to helping us with former renters’ issues, that you try to find us a special/good/discounted price on maintenance services. In addition, you have a bevy of qualified workers you know and trust to do good work. It is comforting to know there is someone who can be there as eyes and ears for us.
Thank you for all you do.”

DENISE AND PAUL T.

Gina does an outstanding Job ! 5*

“It has been many years since I’ve been able to return to Sarasota . During this time Gina Larouche has done an outstanding job taking care of my property and deriving the maximum income I could expect. ”

Bob D.

Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value. 5*

Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Salvatore Imperiale

Hard-working and Trustworthy Real Estate Representative. 5*

“Gina has been such a hard-working and trustworthy real estate representative for us. She built a great rapport with us when we were looking for a rental that we didn’t think twice about who our real estate agent would be. This is our first home and we feel that Gina has provided great recommendations and made us much more knowledgeable about the real estate market. Gina has a very positive attitude and takes care of anything that’s needed or asked of her immediately. We highly recommend Gina!!!”

Thanks, Nicole and Brian F. SARASOTA FL

Gina went out of your way to Provide Needed Direction and Advice ... 5*

“Gina, I want to send you a note on the wonderful services i feel you have provided us. I believe you went out of the your way to provide needed direction and advice. I appreciate the help you provided in purchasing, delivering and staging my condo. It is nice to deal with a full service agency, especially one who employs someone of your caliber.

In my first year of ownership, in a down market, you have delivered a quality tenant.I look forward to many more years working together.”

Don H.

Professionalism. 5*

Professionalism
(Translated by Google) Very good professional, I work very well for myself renting the house and when I had to sell it. It brings solutions to problems which is very important to me that I am in another country. I recommend it without hesitation

(Original)
Muy buena profesional, trabajo muy bien para mi rentando la casa y cuando la tuve que vender. Trae solución a los problemas lo cual es muy importante para mí que estoy en otro país. La recomiendo sin dudarlo

Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value 5*

Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Excerpt of what sent to Gina upon the sale of my condo:
“It’s a bit of an emotional moment for me but in the final analysis, I’m relieved that I am no longer encumbered by the Sarasota condo & the attendant responsibilities. It’s a bit of a cliche but I definitely could NOT have done this without you. With every hurdle we encountered, you were honest, straightforward, & resourceful in addressing it. You clearly stepped into my shoes in my absence & I truly appreciate how you did it, even when it was painful to give me bad news. You went above & beyond your call of duty. At the end of the day, we were lucky with the market timing, even though I worried about it a lot. I wish you the best in your personal & professional life & I hope to meet you some day....”

Elisabeth Levins