I cannot say enough positive things about our experience working with Sam Kotlik as our Listing Agent. We live in California and when a family member died suddenly in Sarasota, we were given Sam’s name by a business associate there. From the first moment that I spoke to her, I could tell that she genuinely cared about what we were going through as a family and about the arduous task we had ahead of us. Sam went over and above in every aspect, she was our “go to” person on the ground checking in on contractors and sending us updates, she recommended companies to lay a patio and install landscaping to make the property more appealing and ultimately achieve a higher price. Sam supported us through a yearlong renovation before we were even ready to list, then she staged the house, got amazing photography, and held several open houses to make sure that we weren’t just accepting the first offer. We sold quickly and the process could not have gone more smoothly, I was a little sad when the property sold because I had developed a close relationship with Sam, but I will be forever grateful for the help she provided us. We could never have done it from California without her!

Sam was extremely professional and courteous and handled our listing with the utmost sympathy during what was a difficult personal time for our family. She made what could have been a stressful situation very easy and helped us every step of the way. She was always responsive and knowledgeable, and I never felt like anything was too much trouble for her. I highly recommend using her as your agent!

We made the purchase from out of state sight unseen because the properties were being snapped up so quickly. Sam made us feel 100% sure of our decision by providing us with all of the information we would need and also being able to react quickly to secure us a contract. We would strongly recommend Sam to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsive and communicative Realtor.

Samantha is everything a buyer could hope for in a buyer's agent. She found me a wonderful condo and got me a great price for it. She got every aspect of the transaction completed on time and correct to the letter. Affable, intelligent, energetic, thoughtful... Next time I need an agent I'll immediately turn to Samantha.

Sam has been extremely reliable, efficient & helpful. Her knowledge and work ethic is reassuring and much appreciated. She is outstanding in responding to anything you may need. I highly recommend her and would work with her again in the future.

Sam is awesome! She has local knowledge and is a pleasure to work with. Very helpful in all aspects of buying or selling a home. She was in touch with every detail needed to close in a timely manner. I will recommend her to everyone I know in need of an amazing realtor.

Samantha was so very helpful in so many ways. She was unfailingly responsive and flexible. She went above and beyond in recommending contractors and service providers for what is going to turn out to be a remodel. Most importantly, she really made an effort to know us and understand our needs, perhaps even when we did not. I told her she is a combination therapist and realtor. She really helped us envision our lives in our new home.

My husband and I immediately connected with Sam. Unlike other realtors we’ve met over the past year, she really listened to our wants and needs. She focused in on the neighborhoods we were most interested in, and was awesome about pointing out both positives and negatives with each home we viewed with her.

Full five stars for each industry knowledge, integrity, people skills and responsiveness. If you are in a deal with her, she is on it 100%. It’s hard to imagine any realtor in Sarasota being better at working with both buyers and sellers to get a deal done.

Mairead is absolutely wonderful. One of the nicest person you will ever meet. My wife and I got in contact with her while we were living in Germany (I work with the military) and she was phenomenal at finding out the types of contracts that were needed when bidding on a home. After losing out on a few homes, we decided to go with a new build and she was there to give us FaceTime walkthroughs and even video of the communities. Great experience and wonderful person

We can't say enough good things about Mairead. She helped us buy a condo on LBK remotely since we live in the Orlando area. From market analysis to identifying possible properties she was awesome. She worked with us and when the right property came on the market and she aggressively helped us obtain it. She also guided us through the process of buying a beach property which we had never done before. Her help also didn't end once we closed. We did some major renovations and she helped with this process as well, even checking on the property for us since we were out of town. We would highly recommend her! A great person you can trust and with exceptional knowledge, skills, and abilities in the Sarasota real estate market.

Mairead is an absolute gem! She heard what we wanted in a home and put in the extra time to find the perfect vacation home in the best location. Mairead is professional and knowledgeable, but above all Mairead is kind and easy to work with and made our home search enjoyable! We recommend Mairead to all of our friends considering Florida property, and will only use Mairead for any and all future real estate considerations.

Working with Mairead is like a dream... the good kind. She was always responsive, considerate, and went above and beyond. She was very detailed orientated and took the time and care to pay attention to my needs and concerns. She will make sure you are getting what you want. She will also be honest with you and help you prioritize to get you closer to your dream property. My experience working with Mairead was made even better as I realized that she not only likes what she does, she really enjoys making the people she works with happy. This is such a small thing to note but in this process it was such a stark difference I have to highlight it: she calls you back when she tells you she will! I never had to play phone tag with Mairead or hunt her down for a follow-up. Mairead also makes you a part of her family and bends over backwards to do whatever she can to make sure you are good. Cannot say enough positives about her. She's a bundle of joy and energy so just make sure you are ready to keep up with her and be amazed!

If you are looking for a real-estate agent to buy or sell a home in the Sarasota, Florida area you need to contact Mairead Smialek. I have bought and sold 7 houses and Mairead is the most professional, detailed, considerate, and kindest agent I've ever had the pleasure to work with. Mairead listens to your wants and needs and will not push you into something you aren't interested in. Mairead communicates everything you need throughout the entire process. Mairead is not only a real estate agent but truly becomes a friend long after your home has closed.

Mairead was extremely helpful, the ultimate professional and the picture of patience in providing her services. When trying on my own to schedule tours of homes in this highly competitive home buying frenzy of the first half of 2021, we met Mairead as an agent randomly chosen to give us the tour. From the moment we met her there was a warmth ease in her approach and greeting. After the tour she inquired about our criteria for a home and offered her services ONLY IF WE WANTED IT. She suggested allowing her to provide us the listings rather than doing it on our own and after several tours of homes that met our criteria but falling short in some aspects we finally hit the “HOME” run with success. All through the process from the tours to the offer to the closing Mairead while displaying her professionalism, patience and warmth held our hands ensuring that we dotted our “i’s” and crossed our “t’s” and didn’t missed any of the requirements in finally calling our new place….home!!! She even offered to personally come to help us pack up to move!!! Without any question, Mairead is an agent you will definitely want to have on your side so much so you will soon be calling her…..friend!!

Mairead has been an absolute joy to work with. We met her at an open house while we were just beginning to look for a new place, and we were totally lost. She got in touch promptly and guided us every step of the way. She worked with us through our indecision and got us right back on the horse when we needed some encouragement. We never had to wait on an answer from her; day or night, any concerns were swiftly answered. Because of her endless effort to make sure we were happy and informed, we were able to see every property we wanted to see, and we had a keen eye looking for the things that we didn’t know to look for. In the end, we have a house we love, in a neighborhood we love, and a brand new family friend. Mairead’s diligence, patience, and follow-through are unparalleled. She makes the homebuying process smooth and painless. She is the example that every single realtor should aspire to. If you need to buy or sell, make Mairead your first call. She’s the whole package, and then some!!

Mairead came into my life in the same year that I lost my beloved husband. I mentioned this because my thinking was not always clear and this dear lady was so patient with me. She worked tirelessly in sellers market with me showing properties on short notice and kept me on track once we went under contract. I would recommend her to anyone, she is truly a superior human being and I cannot imagine that anyone would ever regret working with her.

Mairead Smialek stands out when it comes to Realtors in the Sarasota, Florida region which was just voted #1 best place to retire in the USA for 2021! It was a fierce shark feeding frenzy trying to find a home in Sarasota in the area I wanted a home in and she was fantastic! When I needed more detail on a home as I was a 3.5 hour drive away from Sarasota living in Boca Raton...she would get me what I needed to make a solid decision. She was the perfect amount of aggressiveness when I finally found my dream home to get the Seller to accept my offer over many others and her communication skills are fantastic! I could count on her big time which I needed to have in a Realtor and she delivered! Without any hesitation I can highly recommend Mairead Smialek as your Realtor. She is not 5-Stars she is 10-Stars!

She made herself available throughout our entire buying and selling process, always responding to us quickly as possible. Her honesty and opinions helped guide us through the entire process. We felt that she had our best interest in mind the entire time. She was very thorough and did not leave anything to chance or assumption. Everything was documented. As our Real Estate agent she went above and beyond, working with the condo associations, insurance agents, closing agents and bankers to keep the process moving forward. Our next Real Estate transactions will definitely be done by Mairead!

We were fortunate enough to bump into Mairead by chance when our young daughter walked into the st. Armands office seeking air conditioning, we are now living in our new home and all credit goes to Mairead for making this happen. From the first meeting she was warm and kind with a wealth of knowledge and her professionalism and tenacity shined through the whole home buying process. We felt like we were working with a friend who was truly looking out for us and would highly recommend working with Mairead to everyone. She is an absolute gem who communicates every detail and is an absolute pleasure to work with.

I have purchased many homes throughout my life and during this most recent transaction I was lucky enough to have contacted Mairead Smialek to help us with our search for a condo for our son here in Sarasota. She was incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and attentive. She did a great deal of the legwork herself and during these trying COVID times was always there to help. She understood the process extremely well and helped guide us through the new landscape of buying and financing a condo. I would not only choose her again to help us purchase, but would not hesitate to list our home with her for sale as well. She was also personable, enthusiastic and fun to be with on our many searches. I would highly recommend her!