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Top-Rated Realtors In Englewood And Rotonda West
Over 115 Five-Star Reviews And Counting
When customers talk about their real estate experience in Englewood, Rotonda West, Venice, Port Charlotte, and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities, one theme comes up again and again. The Stiver First International Team at RE/MAX Alliance Group is known for communication, market knowledge, and real, hands-on support from the first conversation through closing and beyond.
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Recent Google Reviews For Stiver First International Team
Rcky25
5 stars | 6 days ago | 2 reviews | 0 photos
“Team Stiver is exactly that, a TEAM! Alex, Ryan, Carla, Stephanie and their extended office supported us through a very...”
Vicki Wilson
5 stars | 2 weeks ago | 8 reviews | 3 photos
“I highly recommend Carla and her team. Carla represented us in a home sale and Sandy Strickler represented us in our...”
J D
Local Guide | 5 stars | 3 weeks ago | 40 reviews | 5 photos
“If you are looking for a real estate company team that is professional, knowledgeable and treats you with respect, look...”
Anne Haynie
5 stars | 4 weeks ago | 7 reviews | 0 photos
“Friendly and knowledgable. Worked with us on getting property ready for sale and kept us informed every step of the way throughout the listing, sale and closing process.”
Michelle Zitta
5 stars | 4 weeks ago | 5 reviews | 1 photo
“We had a wonderful experience working with Sandy to find our perfect home in Port Charlotte. She was available when we...”
Denise Cere
5 stars | 6 weeks ago | 8 reviews | 0 photos
“Sandy Strickler & the RE/MAX Alliance Group were great to work with when buying our new home. Sandy is very experienced...”
Jonathan Oliveros
5 stars | 8 weeks ago | 13 reviews | 0 photos
“Highly recommend Dr. Ryan Roberts for any of your buying and selling needs. Extremely professional and knowledgeable.”
Dee Brown
5 stars | 10 weeks ago | 7 reviews | 0 photos
“Our experience with RE/MAX has always been amazing and this purchase was no different. Sandy was a consummate...”
Mark Farrell
5 stars | 12 weeks ago | 1 review | 0 photos
“On August 8, 2025 I closed on a new home in Venice, Florida.
The service provided by Stiver RE/MAX...”
Michael Semelsberger
5 stars | 15 weeks ago | 4 reviews | 0 photos
“Alex Chirillo and the team at Stiver First International RE/MAX Alliance Group are nothing short of exceptional! In a...”
Tonya Sanders
5 stars | 15 weeks ago | 4 reviews | 0 photos
“My husband and I have bought and sold a lot of houses . This team rises above anything we have seen . The best part was...”
Patrice
Local Guide | 5 stars | 16 weeks ago | 41 reviews | 0 photos
“Super happy with Stiver First International. Alex, Carla, Mikayla, Ryan, Stephanie, and all the support staff were...”
Cindy Culp
5 stars | 17 weeks ago | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“Great team to work with. Besides being very responsive the recommendations and directions were accurate and timely....”
Randy Desjardin
5 stars | 22 weeks ago | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“The team at Stiver First Real Estate are true professionals! Carla and Alex were always available, extremely courteous...”
Robert Clancy
5 stars | 22 weeks ago | 0 reviews | 0 photos
“Rating only.”
Donna Norris
5 stars | 25 weeks ago | 5 reviews | 0 photos
“I have nothing but fantastic things to say about our realtor, Sandy Strickler. From day one, she went over and above to...”
Allan
5 stars | 27 weeks ago | 4 reviews | 0 photos
“Sandy Strickler was the best! We were only in town for a few days and she was able to show us several homes, found one we loved, and locked in a deal.”
Andrea M. Watling
Local Guide | 5 stars | 27 weeks ago | 124 reviews | 2951 photos
“Carla and her team are just phenomenal! They are all hard-working professionals in every aspect of our home-selling...”
Clifton McCraw
5 stars | 27 weeks ago | 5 reviews | 0 photos
“Carla and her team guided us through what must have been one the most all-time nightmare listings. Builder issues...”
Marjorie Gehrmann
5 stars | 28 weeks ago | 8 reviews | 0 photos
“I highly recommend Sandy Strickler and her team. From start to finish it was the smoothest process! Sandy was so...”
Emily Matthews
5 stars | 28 weeks ago | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“Not sure if we can bend the rules and move to a 10 star system, as Sandy Strickler deserves a rating of multiples of 5...”
Jamie Carpenter
5 stars | 29 weeks ago | 1 review | 0 photos
“Sandy Strickler and her team were great to work with! They helped me through the entire process. I was in Green Bay and...”
Marlene Nelligan
5 stars | 29 weeks ago | 2 reviews | 0 photos
“It was a pleasure working with Carla Stiver & her experienced Team. From the outset, Carla's professionalism,...”
Kevin Walsh
5 stars | 30 weeks ago | 4 reviews | 0 photos
“I can not say enough good things about Carla and Alex. They provided clear, honest feedback on the challenges in condo...”
Jody Day
5 stars | 33 weeks ago | 11 reviews | 0 photos
“Carla and Alex, along with their team, were great to work with. From the day we listed our house with them through the...”
Judy MacGregor
5 stars | 33 weeks ago | 4 reviews | 0 photos
“Carla and her team made the sale of 2 properties so easy. Kept us informed. Handled every issue with ease. And her...”
Brian Werling
5 stars | 34 weeks ago | 2 reviews | 0 photos
“Competent staff. Excellent response and communication. Would use them again.”
Dawn Doria
5 stars | 35 weeks ago | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“We recently had the pleasure of working with Sandy to purchase our home and we can't recommend her highly enough! From...”
Bonnie Berthiaume
5 stars | 36 weeks ago | 3 reviews | 18 photos
“Thank you Sandy, My home in Florida was the easiest I’ve ever bought out of 11 properties I’ve purchased in my life. ☀️
Again Thank You.”
K N
5 stars | 36 weeks ago | 2 reviews | 0 photos
“Ryan was great to work with! From the home selection, writing the offer, negotiation, inspection and closing, Ryan was...”
Eden Rutan
5 stars | 37 weeks ago | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“Sandy was amazing to work with! She listened to our needs, offered great advice, and made the entire home-buying process...”
David Miller
5 stars | Oct 2, 2024 | 5 reviews | 0 photos
“Rating only.”
Lisa Gillaspy
5 stars | Oct 2, 2024 | 8 reviews | 0 photos
“I would highly recommend Carla Stiver and her team. We listed our home with Stiver First and our home went pending...”
J Finn
5 stars | Sep 30, 2024 | 4 reviews | 0 photos
“Oskar was outstanding to work with. He always gave us honest advice, was very knowledgeable about construction, and did...”
Sterling Minke
5 stars | Aug 16, 2024 | 2 reviews | 1 photo
“Alex and Carla made this transaction a smooth one. When questions arose, I called and they were there to answer and...”
Jan Moynihan
5 stars | Aug 8, 2024 | 8 reviews | 0 photos
“The Stiver Real Estate professionals left no detail undone.
From the day of the listing until the closing, they were on my team.
I could not have asked for better support.”
Lynn Berge
5 stars | Jun 24, 2024 | 4 reviews | 0 photos
“We cannot say enough positive things about our experience working with Ryan Roberts! A cross country move is a huge...”
Lauren Brannon
5 stars | Jun 17, 2024 | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“Carla and Sandy are the best realtors! They are so detailed, and they always put their customers first. Any time we had...”
Jacqueline Mazza
5 stars | May 24, 2024 | 5 reviews | 0 photos
“We are so pleased with our experience with the Stiver First team! Sandy Strickler was such a pleasure to work with. She...”
Teresa Vanhorn
Local Guide | 5 stars | May 24, 2024 | 57 reviews | 5 photos
“The best team you could ever imagine. Carla and Sandy and the team never stop. I can’t say enough about these folks.”
Colleen Cornacchini
5 stars | May 21, 2024 | 3 reviews | 25 photos
“There team is the best! Trying to sell something when you live out of the state, they made the process easy and handled so many things for us.Very professional and friendly! Thank you so much Alex!”
Chris Langnes
5 stars | May 21, 2024 | 5 reviews | 0 photos
“The entire experience, from our first meeting until signing at closing, was beyond our expectations. The entire Stiver...”
Jacob Howard
5 stars | Apr 30, 2024 | 5 reviews | 0 photos
“I cannot tell you enough how badly you need to have Sandy Strickler as your realtor! She had answers to every question I...”
Katherine Rembisz
5 stars | Apr 29, 2024 | 6 reviews | 0 photos
“Sandy is an excellent buyers agent. She knew exactly what we were looking for and got into all of the right houses. She...”
Candice Elsesser
Local Guide | 5 stars | Apr 9, 2024 | 85 reviews | 27 photos
“Carla and her team are truly exceptional! I was introduced to them via a mutual connection. Amidst managing my...”
Michelle D
5 stars | Apr 4, 2024 | 5 reviews | 1 photo
“What an amazing company this is. They made plain sailing of our house sale, kept us informed 100% of the time, and were...”
Bob Bussiere
Local Guide | 5 stars | Feb 28, 2024 | 23 reviews | 0 photos
“Ryan is a consummate professional. We’ve bought many homes and our experience with Ryan was the best we’ve ever had with a realtor.”
Stacey Berg
5 stars | Feb 21, 2024 | 11 reviews | 1 photo
“Ryan Roberts represented us as our buyers agent. He went above and beyond to find us our piece of paradise. He was...”
Miss Stephens
5 stars | Jan 30, 2024 | 2 reviews | 2 photos
“It has been a great pleasure working with Carla Stiver and her team in selling my Grandma’s house after she passed. They...”
Mason Staggs
5 stars | Dec 27, 2023 | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“I cannot overstate how integral Sandy was throughout our home buying experience. She operates with a high level of...”
Edward Meredith
5 stars | Dec 18, 2023 | 9 reviews | 0 photos
“I could not be more pleased with my decision to use the Stiver Team to sell my mom’s house after she passed. Carla and...”
S Goodale
5 stars | Nov 21, 2023 | 6 reviews | 0 photos
“I retained Ryan Roberts as my real estate agent in my home search. Ryan showed me homes that were in safe locations and...”
Carol Baker
5 stars | Nov 13, 2023 | 6 reviews | 0 photos
“If we could give 10 Stars we would!!!
We ABSOLUTELY had the BEST EXPERIENCE &...”
Mike Sheehan
5 stars | Oct 23, 2023 | 1 review | 0 photos
“the stiver team were more than helpful, from the beginning to the end. they made my life easy. everyone included. ann and mike”
Michael Mavromates
5 stars | Oct 10, 2023 | 4 reviews | 0 photos
“We listed our home with Carla and her team in Boca Royale of Englewood Fl. The team did an excellent job in having the...”
Kerri True
5 stars | Aug 11, 2023 | 0 reviews | 0 photos
“Rating only.”
Bob B
5 stars | Aug 1, 2023 | 5 reviews | 3 photos
“With a multitude of homes we have sold over the years Stiver has been the most attentive and professional company we...”
Joe Kotowski
Local Guide | 5 stars | Jun 16, 2023 | 35 reviews | 0 photos
“Couldn’t be more pleased. Their team approach makes a stressful selling event a pleasant task. Thanks, all!”
Mark Hinnah
Local Guide | 5 stars | Mar 29, 2023 | 26 reviews | 1 photo
“Sandy Strickler was the best agent I've ever used before. Our small purchase was for a moblie home & lot. She worked on...”
Peter V. Matton
5 stars | Mar 28, 2023 | 10 reviews | 0 photos
“Alex Chirillo and the group were extremely responsive and professional and we credit them with a quick sale at a very satisfactory price. Thanks to all!!!”
Coz Leary
Local Guide | 5 stars | Oct 3, 2022 | 17 reviews | 0 photos
“Five star service from day one. Purchased properties from Sandra about 8 years ago. Never met her, all correspondence...”
Aldo Giovinazzo
5 stars | Sep 8, 2022 | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“We had a great experience, Carla and Alex came to my home, looked around, we sat and talked and in 5 days my home was...”
Brad Gibson
5 stars | Aug 17, 2022 | 12 reviews | 0 photos
“Great realtor in Sarasota/Charlotte county area! Bought Nd sold 2 of our homes with ease!”
Patrick Arlea
Local Guide | 5 stars | Jun 5, 2022 | 39 reviews | 4 photos
“Our agent was Oskar. He was always responsive and friendly. His knowledge of the area and the companies working here are...”
TONY HOWARD
5 stars | May 24, 2022 | 1 review | 0 photos
“Superb highly professional service by the team headed by Carla Stiver and Alex Churillo....”
Pat Ward
5 stars | May 19, 2022 | 6 reviews | 0 photos
“Bailey Nichol is the type of realtor everyone needs on their team. She is always prompt and very resourceful. We built...”
John Murphy
5 stars | May 17, 2022 | 2 reviews | 0 photos
“Awesome company! Alex sold our house in one day with 15 offers one being $31,000 over asking price”
Lisa Thomas
5 stars | Apr 28, 2022 | 1 review | 0 photos
“Thank you to Carla , Alex, and the rest of our Remax team. They did a wonderful job of selling our condo and made it a...”
Paul Burrowes
5 stars | Apr 19, 2022 | 9 reviews | 1 photo
“Our experience selling with Stiver First was excellent. They provided a thorough and thoughtful market evaluation. Once...”
Sandy Shaffer
5 stars | Apr 6, 2022 | 4 reviews | 0 photos
“We were very pleased with Stiver First. They were very professional and quickly responded to any questions we had. Our property was sold within two days. We would definitely recommend them for Realty Sevices.”
Judy Keys
5 stars | Mar 5, 2022 | 4 reviews | 2 photos
“Rating only.”
Kate
Local Guide | 5 stars | Jan 29, 2022 | 14 reviews | 1 photo
“If you were to describe the perfect realtor to sell your home, you'd probably say something like this: I want someone...”
Cory Barker
5 stars | Jan 24, 2022 | 8 reviews | 1 photo
“Carla, Alex, Sandy and her team did a fantastic job selling our house and finding us our dream home. Their expertise and...”
Jeff Tracy
Local Guide | 5 stars | Oct 13, 2021 | 62 reviews | 2 photos
“Oskar Nuut is a gentleman and the consummate real estate professional. We were introduced by a mutual friend and former...”
Bob Reed
5 stars | Sep 21, 2021 | 2 reviews | 0 photos
“Alex and Carla are total professionals. We have bought and sold real estate many times and they are in the "very best"...”
Emily Stephenson
5 stars | Aug 15, 2021 | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“Sandy is amazing to work with! She is knowledgeable, answers her phone or responds promptly, and is a good negotiator....”
Gretchen
Local Guide | 5 stars | Jul 9, 2021 | 67 reviews | 1253 photos
“It's was my first time working with Stiver Firth and WOW they went ABOVE AND BEYOND! Sandy Strickler and Carla Stiver...”
Fred Cook
5 stars | Jun 29, 2021 | 1 review | 0 photos
“I had the pleasure of working with Carla Stiver on the Sale of another Rental Home. Once again I was impressed by her...”
Gail Lawrie
Local Guide | 5 stars | May 25, 2021 | 22 reviews | 0 photos
“Definitely helpful and professional!
Real pleasure working with Sandra.”
Lee Demers
Local Guide | 5 stars | Apr 14, 2021 | 40 reviews | 0 photos
“Big shout out to Alex. Was looking to sell my father's home from far away and have no regrets. Necessary documents were...”
Lisa Meacock
5 stars | Apr 12, 2021 | 1 review | 2 photos
“Worked with Carla and Alex. Very attentive and professional.
They staged the property for us and...”
M Pasternak
5 stars | Mar 15, 2021 | 2 reviews | 0 photos
“Thank you so much Carla and your team for your professional help with selling our house.It was a pleausure to work with you.Thank you for all of your advice . Mirek and Mariola”
Oregonia Investments, LLC
5 stars | Mar 13, 2021 | 10 reviews | 3 photos
“We have both purchased and sold properties with the Stiver Firth team. Prior to our first purchase on Manasota Key,...”
Karen Sielski
Local Guide | 5 stars | Feb 8, 2021 | 15 reviews | 0 photos
“I can only echo all the great reviews Oskar has - I was lucky in that Zillow assigned him and it was Karma - awesome...”
Leah Fitzpatrick
5 stars | Nov 23, 2020 | 1 review | 1 photo
“Oskar is amazing! He always finds the best property and assists us through the process to negotiate the purchase. He is...”
Ashriel Mohammed
5 stars | Nov 7, 2020 | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“We made acquaintance with Oskar in 2014 and since then he has been our go-to for real estate enquiries and purchases. Prompt, professional and on top of the business- that's how we roll. Many thanks Os!”
Lisa Kelliher
Local Guide | 5 stars | Oct 20, 2020 | 17 reviews | 15 photos
“Sandy went above and beyond to help us fine the perfect home in the perfect location. We ended up building and she was...”
Sandra von hopffgarten
5 stars | Oct 14, 2020 | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“Carla and team had many obstacles to hurdle they did so with ease and grace
Great job and thank you 🙏🏼”
D Mayes
5 stars | Oct 9, 2020 | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“I can’t say enough good things about Carla Stiver and Alex Chirillo! They were wonderful to work with. Their expertise...”
Lynn Busby
5 stars | Jul 3, 2020 | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“We absolutely Love Oskar. Extremely hard working and such a joy to be with. He went way above and beyond and made us...”
Bev Schultz
5 stars | Jun 25, 2020 | 4 reviews | 0 photos
“Sandy Strickler was great helping us find our perfect home! Very responsive and detailed! If you are searching for your new home I suggest you give Sandy a call. You won’t regret it!”
Carla Groves
5 stars | Jun 15, 2020 | 4 reviews | 0 photos
“Sandy was an AWESOME agent. Although I do not frequently leave reviews, Sandy went above and beyond her job as a real...”
Catherine Swift
5 stars | Apr 17, 2020 | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“We have been very, very lucky to have worked with Sandy at Stiver Firth on the purchase of two different properties....”
Fatima Keeley
5 stars | Apr 12, 2020 | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“Purchasing a home can be stressful. Purchasing a home when you are out of state….well, that was something we weren’t...”
Lori Crocker
5 stars | Mar 9, 2020 | 2 reviews | 0 photos
“We visited with several other realtors and decided on Oskar Nutt with Stiver Firth Re/Max. We felt very comfortable...”
Dan Smith
Local Guide | 5 stars | Oct 10, 2019 | 30 reviews | 0 photos
“Celeste and Carla were great to work with. We interviewed a number of agents and decided to go with Stiver Firth due to...”
Akiliara 338
5 stars | Aug 14, 2019 | 1 review | 0 photos
“Sandy Strickler was my real estate agent and helped me find my 'forever' home. She was very friendly and easy to work...”
Scott Ryder
5 stars | Jun 3, 2019 | 8 reviews | 1 photo
“Carla and her highly professional team successfully guided us through the process of selling our Englewood FL condo....”
Natalie Cromie
5 stars | Mar 21, 2019 | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“Words cannot adequately express how pleased I was with the StiverFirth International Realty company....”
Caroline Breuggeman
5 stars | Dec 30, 2018 | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“It is my pleasure to recommend Carla Stiver as an outstanding realtor !!
She facilitated the sale of my home...”
Kim Tollett
5 stars | Oct 30, 2018 | 8 reviews | 2 photos
“Having worked with Carla and her team on three different sales transactions integrity, honesty , great communication,...”
Martha Shippee
5 stars | Oct 7, 2018 | 8 reviews | 0 photos
“Sandy Strickler was exceptionally responsive while we were shopping for our Florida home from Connecticut. She found us...”
Sharon Stoke
5 stars | Oct 3, 2018 | 1 review | 0 photos
“I purchased a wonderful condo at Riverhouse in Rotonda West and was blessed to work with Sandy Strickler thru the entire...”
Melanie Rutledge
5 stars | Oct 3, 2018 | 3 reviews | 0 photos
“Buying a new home is a very emotional experience! Sandy Strickler was wonderful in helping us through this experience....”
Bob Wiffen
5 stars | Sep 13, 2018 | 7 reviews | 6 photos
“Carla and Celeste helped us sell our home in Rotonda recently and we couldn't have asked from a better team! They...”
Joe Slomka
Local Guide | 5 stars | Sep 13, 2018 | 22 reviews | 2 photos
“I heartily recommend StiverFirth in Englewood. Carla Stiver and her staff helped us sell our beach condo this spring....”
Dorothy Williams
5 stars | Sep 12, 2018 | 10 reviews | 0 photos
“Carla sold my condo within a week of the listing. I have used their services several times it was always handled professionally and closed on time whether buying or selling. VERY PROFESSIONAL!”
Trevor Purvis
5 stars | Sep 11, 2018 | 9 reviews | 0 photos
“Outstanding service and commitment, we couldn't have asked for more. Consistent feedback; I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these professionals.”
Jackie Ruthman
5 stars | Sep 11, 2018 | 2 reviews | 4 photos
“Professional. Affable. Diligent. Carla and her team facilitated four residential real estate exchanges for us in the...”
Rick Keathley
5 stars | Sep 11, 2018 | 6 reviews | 1 photo
“I had to short sell a house a couple of years ago and it was quite the drawn out process. Carla really knows her...”
Nicole Halvey
5 stars | Sep 10, 2018 | 1 review | 0 photos
“Myself and my siblings were looking for a realtor to sell my father’s place. This team was the best choice for us....”
Katherine Hoyt
5 stars | Sep 10, 2018 | 7 reviews | 2 photos
“Kim & Carla are the best! Kim was wonderful showing us houses. She truly listened to what we wanted and put together...”
Carolyn Kennett
5 stars | Sep 10, 2018 | 4 reviews | 1 photo
“Carla Stiver has listed and sold various properties for my husband and me and I have never met a more conscientious...”
Edward Mahoney
5 stars | Sep 7, 2018 | 4 reviews | 0 photos
“This realtor was the best they take care of every detail and make you comfortable with every phase and no pressure from...”
Brian Sullivan
5 stars | Jul 21, 2018 | 6 reviews | 0 photos
“This real estate transaction was out of the ordinary in that we purchased an existing church and are transitioning it...”
Stephanie Williams
Local Guide | 5 stars | Jun 19, 2018 | 21 reviews | 0 photos
“I decided to sell my wonderful condo in The Preserve at Windward Cape Haze, a hard choice as I loved it there. Carla and...”
Scott Guffey
5 stars | Jun 5, 2018 | 4 reviews | 0 photos
“I have worked with Carla throughout the years and she is a fantastic realtor. She takes great pride in her real estate...”
Mildred Sodowski-Meyer
Local Guide | 5 stars | Jun 1, 2018 | 75 reviews | 581 photos
“I had the joy to work with Carla's assistant Kim Stiver, she was on it from the get-go, keep me posted along the way and...”
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