"AL TOOK CARE OF EVERYTHING."

I contacted Al out of desperation because the agent I was working with disappeared. Who would have known that my desperation was a blessing? This was not an expensive condo but it was to be our retirement home. Turns out there were issues with the condo that were going to prevent our financing  from going through. We were panicked and living in Minnesota. Modifications needed to be made and they needed to be made quickly. Al took care of everything. He brought in contractors at a reasonable fee and got the work done. He deserved twice the money he made. I guarantee he will get every referral I can send him. It is the least I can do after what he did for us. Call him now for all your real estate needs. You will be so glad you did.

"AL WAS A TRUE ASSET"

Al was a true asset. I was having issues with the buyers of my property not fulfilling their time frame and that was directly effecting the sellers of the property I was purchasing. He negotiated with my realtor and clarified the situation. I think it could have got messy with a less knowledgeable  realtor. He was also EXTREMELY flexible, available with short notice. He has grown up in the area, owns here and knows the area well.

KNOWLEDGE, WORK ETHIC, AND CARE

I have had many opportunities to work with other agents but NONE have impressed me with their knowledge, work ethic and care for my personal well being like AL did. I never once felt my home was about him making a paycheck but always felt my best interests was all he cared about. I highly recommend giving AL a call. I know you will be as impressed as my wife and I were.

Dr. Zoltan & Joan Petrany 

REMODELED HOME EARNS TOP PRICE

AL did an amazing job!  He completely remodeled our home and helped us to achieve top dollar on our resale.  His contacts, knowledge of subcontractors and costs to do work helped us to achieve incredible results at a fraction of what we expected.  He worked his tail off for us and his skills in negotiation of the sale were critical.  I can't imagine using anyone else ever again.  Call AL.  You will be glad you did.

Ed Sedlacek

RETIRING COUPLE FINDS DREAM GETAWAY

When we came to AL Bennati and asked him to keep an eye out for a place for us to retire in St. Pete Beach, he said he would.  We were not easy to please because we were not in a rush.  It was a future retirement home, and because of the economy at the time we were looking for a real bargain.  Persistent and always watching, AL was always on the lookout for that special property.

After looking at over a dozen homes that fit our criteria, we zeroed in on an amazing home.  AL Bennati's advice was on the money.  We are so grateful for the time he spent helping us.  We look forward every day to the next time we get to enjoy your beautiful Florida Beaches and sunsets.

David and Tracy Bergmann

BENNATI'S BEST IS TRUSTED FIRST

I have known AL for 30 years both socially and professionally. I know many people in the Real Estate industry, but if I have any questions, concerns, or needs regarding real estate I consult AL. This is because I know I can count on AL to provide competent, well-thought-out information and that Al will always follow up in a timely and professional manner. In short, I trust AL for the aforementioned reasons and many more.

Without hesitation, I would recommend AL to anyone for real estate related assistance.

Frederich J. Bergmann, CPA

AL UNDERSTANDS UNIQUE CLIENT NEEDS

I am a real estate investor with an extensive portfolio. Over the last 25 years I have purchased several homes through AL Bennati. What I like about AL is his understanding of what I look for. He does not waste my time like so many others. I know if he brings me an opportunity, it is something to be taken seriously.

I would highly recommend AL. His work is always good. His follow-through is impeccable. His integrity is beyond reproach. Your life is "richer" with AL's help and guidance.

Tony Muniz

INVESTORS LOVE BENNATI'S BEST

I wanted to take a minute to express my gratitude to Al Bennati for his help with my quest to buy real estate in Florida. I am a retired investment banker with many investments. I do my research and choose my endeavors very carefully. Al came recommended to me from a close college friend who knew of his expertise.

 With Al’s help, I purchased a waterfront property for my family. Because of the excellent experience I had with Al on this purchase, I decided to try my hand at real estate investing. With Al acting as my representative, I purchased and sold three more properties. These were foreclosure purchases, and for those that don’t know, this process can be very dangerous for the inexperienced and uninformed buyer. All the purchases and sales went through without any problems. Al knows what he is doing!!!! Al’s knowledge of the local real estate markets, business acumen and integrity is a combination that has helped me succeed. 

I highly recommend Al for those looking to buy a personal residence or for the investor seeking a well-informed and honest agent. I am sure Al and I will be working with each other for many years to come. 

David A. Plastino

EXCEPTIONAL WATERFRONT KNOWLEDGE

Al is the best. We had limited waterfront and he worked with two dock companies and was with us every step of the way. I asked if we should lower the price and he said no. He found the perfect buyer who gave us full list price. Al's knowledge of waterfront property is exceptional. Exceptional  also describes Al. He is the absolute best agency I have worked with and this is after buying and selling numerous homes in the past twenty years. You cannot go wrong picking Al as your agent. He is the best!

"ALWAYS REACHABLE, ALWAYS RESPONSIVE"

It has been our pleasure to work with Al again on a recent purchase in the surrounding beach community of St. Petersburg. High levels of service, constant communication and putting clients’ interests first are Al’s hallmark. Being out-of-state residents often leaves us with limited property  visibility and facts. With Al as our buyers’ agent, he cuts through the noise and is the consummate real estate professional--always reachable, always responsive with relevant info, and always looking out for our best interests. He continually educates us in the local markets (esp. for rental property) and brings a staggering amount of value-add through professional and service provider connections developed over his many years in the real estate industry. He thinks like a principal but executes as agent, which is a rare combo. Al sweats the details long before and after the transaction closes. The first time we met Al, we knew he was different than every single agent we have ever dealt with in 20+ years of active real estate investing. It is a privilege to work with Al in real estate matters and to know the wonderful Bennati family as friends.

"HE SOLD ME ON THE AREA."

Al really zeroed in on exactly what I wanted and found it for me. I very much enjoyed my experience in working with him.  I would definitely use him again and will refer him to everyone I know.  I love my place. Tierra Verde is AMAZING!  He sold me on the area. 

"I WILL ONLY USE AL AS MY AGENT"

We were so blessed to have AL as our agent.  His Knowledge and contacts with subcontractors were pivotal in convincing our buyers that construction costs could be kept at reasonable levels.  I will only use AL as my agent.  I wouldn't trust anyone else.

Terry Anderson

FIRST-TIME-SELLERS GET TOP DOLLAR 
WITH AL BENNATI

My wife and I have grown to be very close friends with Al Bennati over the past 20+ years, and what I think you will appreciate is that friendship initially grew from a professional respect that Al earned when we first became acquainted - when he sold our first home.

Al’s prior company, Buy Owner, helped to sell my wife’s and my very first home.  We were the stereotypical real estate newbies when we bought our first home upon marrying in our early 20’s.  It was a cute, new neighborhood starter home that we fell in love with – and promptly overpaid to purchase.  

We loved the home, but quickly outgrew it with the arrival of two children.  It was when we started looking for a new, larger home that we realized our emotions at time of purchase had put us in a tough situation and our home’s current value was perilously close to being less than what we owed on the mortgage.  That circumstance made for significant challenges in the process of seeking a new, larger home for our growing family.

My wife and I are partners in an advertising and marketing firm and we first met Al via professional association events.   I recall there was one evening where I was shooting my mouth off among a group of friends about how I am an advertising professional and to sell my home I would just run some ads on my own.  I recall Al saying to me at the time that he could help – if I was interested. 

I called Al the next day and quickly became very impressed with what he had to recommend.  It was a lot more than his pointing out how much more efficiently he could reach the home buying target audience than I could – which is a pretty big deal unto itself because I am a professional media buyer – but more so, it was about how he grasped our unique challenge and began offering experienced suggestions.  Al understood that the key to selling our home, for us, was that we had to obtain top money in what at the time was a buyers’ market.  He explained to me that we had to position and prepare our home to be “more worth it” than the other homes for sale that we were competing against. 

Al came over to our home and very quickly pointed out some fairly easy and inexpensive things we could do to make that all-important better first impression when a prospective buyer first visited.  He also gave us pointers on what to say, and what not to say, when showing the home.  Huge experience and market intelligence, offered with empathy and a kind smile. 

Even more than the successful sale of our home, that was the beginning of a life long friendship I now cherish.  As I reflect on that experience now, Al was the consummate professional who kept me from running over the cliff – all while never saying he knew better.  In my experience as a professional marketer, who was schooled by an experienced real estate marketer, it is a rare person that can do that while still making you feel as though your participation is every bit as important.

If you are looking for a partner who will help you to successfully market, and sell, your home –Al Bennati is the real estate marketing pro you’re looking for!

Rob & Karen Faller

BENNATI'S EXPERIENCE IS A PERFECT MATCH

I set out on a quest to find a home to invest in.  So many agents thought they understood what I was looking for, but reality was they had no idea what it took to fix home up, sell, and make a profit.  In my assessment I found that most  agents are  not business people.  Then I met AL.  No real estate agent that I have ever spoken to gave me a comfort, confidence, and TRUST level that he did. 

He told me he was an investor himself and that his unique experience would help me succeed.  He also promised to allow me to bounce things off of him before making any major decisions.
 
We found a home in Redington Beach on the water that I purchased and made a great profit.  In addition to making money,   it was a fun project for me.  Al helped me throughout the process.  He had many recommendations on people to help with repairs.   He was always available to help when I needed it.

I have recommended several of my closest friends to him and every one of them has been as satisfied as I was.  I would definitely invest  with him again. 

Noreen Parker