There are no words to describe how grateful I am for Harvey and Ethel. They helped me and my stepmom find her happy place after losing my father and her husband after 30+ years of marriage. They hand held her through the top dollar, “As Is” sale of her home in Siesta Key and then helped her with anything and everything she could have possibly needed. They went over the top making sure her move was seamless and as easy as possible. They also helped her find the perfect waterfront condo in downtown Sarasota. And again they went above and beyond to make that move an easy transition. When the owners wanted her to move out after only one year’s rental, they helped us find another unit in the building so that her move would be less stressful. And again they went above and beyond. When I say above and beyond, I am referring to things like helping her fix cabinets, organize service people, fix a broken dryer, and so much more – the list was endless. And they responded quickly to each and everyone one of her calls, even though it wasn’t within the purview of renting, selling or buying a new home. If I were buying another property, I would not hesitate to call Ethel and Harvey Lovelace. I highly recommend you use them. You will be so happy you did! Tanya Murphy Westport Connecticut
We worked with Harvey and Ethel to purchase a condo in La Siesta this past month, but our relationship with them began almost 2 years ago. We stopped into an open house that Ethel was hosting in Sept. 2017 and met her then. She was kind, positive, and super helpful in showing us some properties during our visit that year. Well, we were not financially prepared to purchase at that time and then a year past. Last Sept., we were visiting Siesta Key again (because we had fallen in love with the place the prior year) and we contact Harvey and Ethel to look at a few more places. Harvey very graciously showed us some more properties and gave us more to think about in regards to a future purchase. Then this summer we found the “perfect” place for us in La Siesta and I contacted Ethel. She did all of the leg work to get us information on the unit, get us comps, provide us with all the information and answer ALL of our questions. I can’t even tell you how many phone calls and texts we had with her as she continued to work on our behalf. and did I mention we live in Alaska and she dealt with the 4 hour time difference seamlessly! She was there for an initial walkthrough with pictures, to the inspection, all the way down to the final walkthrough and closing. She was there every step of the way. It was not quick, nor painless with some of the speed bumps we encountered along the way, but she stuck with us! She was our eyes and ears on the ground while we were doing everything from AK. I just can’t tell you how much I appreciate everything they did for us. I feel like they are part of our family (or maybe we are part of theirs!) They worked tirelessly for us.
Ethel is communicative and helpful. She is always pleasant and goes the extra mile to get things done. She tells us when she thinks something should change (price, furniture, etc.) and listens to our concerns. We have loved working with her.
I've worked with Ethel and Harvey on several matters, from contract through closing. I can honestly say that they go "above and beyond" in taking care of their clients. They are knowledgeable, responsive and a real pleasure to work with.
I have purchased, built, sold, and rented out multiple properties (homes, condos) in Ohio, Vermont, and Massachusetts, including a water front condo in Boston with all of its complications. I have also dealt with commercial property realtors in business dealings. I therefore have dealt with multiple real estate people over a long period of time. Ethel is, without a doubt, the best realtor I have done business with. She is thorough, concerned to make the deal work for everyone. She understands and is on top of all aspects of the transaction. She communicates very well and insures that the facts are presented correctly and clearly. We are now close to the 'closing' and she is following through on everything. You can always reach Ethel. She returns phone calls and emails promptly. And she is pleasant and professional all the while. It's a pleasure working with her, and Harvey too. If I ever have other real estate needs in the area, I will contact Ethel. If I hear from others that they are looking for a real estate person to help them on selling or buying a property, I'll give them Ethel's contact information. Sincerely, Pat
Ethel and Harvey, thank you for all your hard work and perseverance in seeing this through to the closing. We really appreciate you giving it your all! You did a superb job working with the Buyers and handling every detail so that all went very smoothly. It was a real pleasure to work with you both!
I sold my home in Sarasota and had the pleasure of working with Ethel Lovelace. She made the process stressless and she was a joy to work with. She was very professional while being easy going and extremely likable. She got top dollar for my home which enabled me to buy my present home mortgage free! I would definitely recommend Ethel.
Ethel made us feel like we were one of the family ... she is as interested in finding the right condo for us as we are! We couldn't have asked for a better realtor, and will never use anyone else. She and Harvey showed us the first home we bought on Siesta Key and we know she will find another perfect home for us now.
I wanted to let you know that Ethel Lovelace was instrumental in this purchase from the day of the initial showing all the way to closing. I was in the Chicago area after I first saw the property and after my initial bid, Ethel was always there by phone or email to help with the final agreement, answer my questions, help with the logistics of the inspections and repairs, and help with the entire purchase process. Harvey even waited at the condo so the cable company could do their installation while I was at closing. I was on a limited time schedule and this saved me from rescheduling and maybe missing my flight home. There are some unfinished prepaid repairs that the seller couldn’t get completed before closing but I have every bit of confidence that Ethel will stay on top of it and follow through with the contractor. After my experience with Ethel, I will definitely recommend your real estate company to any of my family or friends who would like to join my wife and me in beautiful Siesta Key.
Ethel and Harvey Lovelace were outstanding at every aspect of the listing and sale. They gave us an accurate appraisal and confidence that they would and could handle the showings while also watching our property when we were in Michigan. They negotiated the sale to everyone's satisfaction. They just did a great job, very professional! We continue to recommend them to all our friends. We thank you for having such professional people in your employees.
We and our extended family have always had an excellent experience working with Ethel. We wouldn't consider using any other realtor.
My family has purchased and sold a number of properties on Siesta Key - both homes and investment properties. After working the first time with Ethel and Harvey back in 2012, there was and is no other real estate professionals we would work other than Ethel (and Mina). Their professionalism, their sound advice and their tireless efforts on behalf of their clients cannot be understated. We strongly recommend their services to anyone that asks. In fact, we have referred friends and family to them, when looking for real estate in the Sarasota area. Happy to personally talk to any potential client and share our experience!
In 2023 our family decided to sell the condominium that had been in the family for 40 years. Being Canadian we had to deal with the entire process remotely and we needed to rely on a real estate team that could handle all the details and still keep us informed. Ethel, Mina and their team took on all challenges and details to ensure our condo sold quickly and for top dollar.Mina’s recommendations for staging made a huge difference in the presentation of our condo. Her staging was practical and she quickly identified key things to keep costs to a minimum. She contributed her time to making it happen as quickly as possible and went over and above scheduling contractors to accommodate our occupancy. Ethel was able to get us on the market when it suited our schedule resulting in open houses that were well attended and generated offers within hours. The condo sold in a matter of days above asking price.Their team was also very helpful for us being out of country owners. They provided all the information we needed to guide us in the process and connect us with professional support such as accountants and title lawyers.The selling of our family condo was done with professionalism and ease and we were able to generate a great offer in only a few days. Thanks so much to Ethel, Mina and the whole team at Michael Saunders.
One of the best in the business ... A realtor with a heart... Very rare! And extremely competent!! Our go to always !!!
Ethel and her team were very responsive to our needs when we sold our condo at Dolphin Bay a year and a half ago. They always gave the feed back on the showings promptly and were helpful in the staging process. We rate them as excellent.
Bought and sold lots of properties over my lifetime…..Ethel made every effort to advise and educate my wife and I on a purchase we were considering recently…..one of the best realtors I have ever worked with…..5 star….recommend her highly
Ethel was very patient and perceptive to our needs, helping us to find the property we desired. She was knowledgeable about the area, trends, prices, builders and much more.
Bob and I are repeat customers of Ethel and Harvey Lovelace because we always get such great service! This year was no exception. We recently completed another successful transaction using their services and with the addition of Mina to their team the occasional bumps in the road smoothed out and the twists and turns straightened out and we were very happy with the results! Thanks again!
My sisters and I want to thank Ethel Lovelace and her team for the experience of selling our mother’s home after her passing. Our mother knew Ethel and had great respect for her. We were so impressed with Ethel's expertise, knowledge, and skillset and for making the selling process smooth and easy to understand for us in our difficult time. Ethel gave us excellent guidance and responsive communication the whole way. She is so professional and outstanding; we cannot express the gratitude we had working with her. We were so impressed with how quickly the property was sold; we received an offer on the home the first day it was listed and closed on it in record time. Again, we appreciate, praise and thank Ethel so much. It was such a pleasure working with her and highly recommend her as Realtor for all others. 5 Stars!
It was such a joy working with Kaitlin Kuhn, Ethel and Harvey Lovelace on the listing and sale of our home on Siesta Key! This dynamic team worked diligently and confidently on our behalf. They were exceptional in communication and marketing and their knowledge of Siesta Key buyers was invaluable! I would highly recommend this team they get it done right!! Jamie and John Barron Siesta Key
Ethel Lovelace was genuine, friendly and professional at our first meeting at Windward Passage condominium complex. Ethel, Mina, Harvey and staff executed the sale of two condos in our building...Impressed...Ethel was engaged. Her performance was immediate, tireless, and successful. Keeping me informed as to potential buyers at all times, executing, comparisons, competitive marketing and performing other functions was her mark of success. Difficult times but positive result. No question, Five Star Excellent Performance. Our best to them.
Ethel is as sensitive and professional as it gets. My only worry is that she will retire before I can buy my next home. I give her 6 stars!
If you want the sale of your property handled by knowledgeable and hard working realtors then your at the right place. Harvey and Ethel Lovelace will get the job done in a timely and professional fashion.
Exceptional service I received from Ethel and Harvey Lovelace. During that time both Harvey and Ethel assisted me in many ways. This was important to me since I conducted most of the transaction from my home in Buffalo, NY. Their service was extraordinary and always prompt, courteous and professional. They always remained in close communication, and helped me in expediting legal matters, inspections, communications with the seller and execution of the mortgage and closing.
I greatly appreciate having had your superb team of Ethyl & Harry Lovelace and Mina Johnson working to sell my condominium. And work they did! The apartment was lovely but did not show well. They furnished it in a simple, yet elegant manner and spent hours correcting small flaws. Their attention to detail also conveyed their marketing strategies and negotiation skills. They are consummate professionals and such pleasant people to work with. “We start with listing” is not simply their motto, but their way of bringing trust and confidence to whomever they represent. They are a true dream team, and I shall recommend them to all I know who are thinking of selling or buying in Sarasota.
From our very first contact with Ethel we knew she was the right choice for us. She listened to our needs and gave us sound professional advice. We bought a condo that is perfect for us. The settlement want smoothly thanks to Ethel and her team. They are always accessible to their clients and they really care. We highly recommend Ethel and her team, whether you are buying or selling. Their experience shines through. Dan and Michele R.
My husband and I live out of state and in 2016 we were in the market to look for a vacation home on Siesta Key. Thanks to the detailed biographies on the Michael Saunders website, we were able to find the right agent -- Ethel Lovelace and make an appointment with her. We had one week to find a home. To best serve us, Ethel listened to our thoughts and asked very good questions. She is familiar with Siesta Key, and she has a detailed knowledge of the communities on the Key. She was able to give us a good overview of each of the dozen+ homes/communities we looked at that week. Her expertise was critical in helping us find the right home. In fact, we chose to buy the very first home Ethel showed us. She nailed it! Ethel guided us through the negations and contract process, and she was able to provide us with local contacts for a mortgage, insurance, etcetera. Because of her oversight of the many details, our (remote) closing was a breeze. She even provided us with recommendations for furniture, household accessories and great restaurants in the area. We have made many wonderful memories in our ‘home away from home’ and are incredibly happy with our purchase, and we truly have Ethel to thank for this. This is not the end of our story….in late 2021 we asked Ethel and her team to help us narrow our search for a home in a golf community in the Sarasota area in which to eventually retire. Much to our delight, we found the perfect home and we were under contract for our ‘forever home’ within a month. Ethel, Harvey, and the team are not only realtors, but they are also friends that we look forward to catching up with throughout the year. Nancy A.
Ethel and Harvey are the most knowledgeable team in Sarasota. They are also very kind and friendly. We have done many transactions with them and have been pleased each time. Five star service.
There are no words to describe how grateful I am for Harvey and Ethel‘s help and helping my stepmom find her happy place after losing my father and her husband after 30+ years of marriage. They hand held her through the top dollar, “As Is” sale of her home in Siesta Key and then helped her with anything and everything she could have possibly needed. They went over the top making sure her move was seamless and as easy as possible. They also helped her find the perfect waterfront condo in downtown Sarasota. And again they went above and beyond to make that move an easy transition. When the owners wanted her to move out after only one year’s rental, they helped us find another unit in the building so that her move would be less stressful. And again they went above and beyond. When I say above and beyond, I am referring to things like helping her fix cabinets, organize service people, fix a broken dryer, and so much more – the list was endless. And they responded quickly to each and everyone one of her calls, even though it wasn’t within the purview of renting, selling or buying a new home. If I were buying another property, I would not hesitate to call Ethel and Harvey Lovelace. I highly recommend you use them. You will be so happy you did! Tanya Murphy Westport Connecticut
