Testimonials

The following are some unsolicited comments from our clients, prospects, and business relationships. We welcome your feedback.

"Carla specializes in working with seniors, whether buying or selling a home, especially at The Villages Golf and Country Club in San Jose where she herself leads an active life style. So if you really want to enjoy life contact Carla for a tour of homes available for sale. She is fun yet truly professional. You'll love her. "
— Cheryl Comento, Living Through Transitions

"After more than 15 moves over the course of our married lives - 38 years - LaVerne and I have seen a myriad range of real estate agents, brokers, representatives and the like - then, we MET Carla Griffin. Her level of PROFESSIONALISM was over the top. After the sale and close, Carla hosted a reception for us in our new environment for both our close friends and our new neighbors - what a wonderful gesture and it was clear that she WANTED us to be happy in our new home. Thank you Carla for making this an extremely easy transition."
— Dennis and LaVerne Sheehan, Village Verano , The Villages Golf & Country Club

Thank you Carla for the beautiful flowers and for the professional way you handled the sale of Mom's house in Village Montgomery. My sister and I really appreciated your work and if we know of anyone looking to purchase and/or sell in The Villages, we would be happy to refer them to you.
— Barbara Cunningham, heir, Pleasanton, California

"Carla, Many thanks for such a nice party and your salmon was outstanding!!! That was such a nice thing for you to do, and we so appreciate getting the chance to meet our new neighbors. What a great bunch they are!!! You are one, classy lady, Carla! We are so glad you are part of our lives. We could not imagine making this big transition without all your help. You are THE BEST."
— Joyce and Jake (George) Fox, Village Cribari, The Villages Golf & Country Club

"Don and I want to THANK YOU so much for 'everything' - Helping us find the house we wanted, your professionalism in the way you make everything happen so smoothly, and most of all for the great party you had for our neighbors, friends, and family."
— Don and Lois Devincenzi, Village Del Lago , The Villages Golf & Country Club

Carla was very professional, personable and understood The Villages very well. We have worked with many real estate agents over the years, but none who knew their territory as well as Carla. When you are going to make an investment of this significance, you want an expert in that area, and she was it. Carla continues to follow up with us and we appreciate that kind of service."
— Bill and Beth DeVincenzi, Village Valle Vista, The Villages Golf & Country Club

"Carla, Thank you so much for making our 'Move' run so smoothly! You went the extra mile and we appreciate it so much. We look forward to spending time with you and having some 'Fun' in the future."
— Betty and Dave Loescher, Olivas Estates, The Villages Golf & Country Club

"Carla has been working in real estate for many years. She is knowledgeable in all areas. She specializes with seniors buying and selling their homes in the San Jose area. I highly recommend Carla as a respected agent especially at The Villages Golf and Country Club in San Jose."
— Sally Patton Mellinger, San Carlos, CA

"Our two very complicated real estate transactions were made easy by Carla's attention to detail, positive attitude & extremely competent expertise. She kept everyone on schedule, including us, & all could not have gone any smoother. It is with pleasure that we recommend Carla."
— Ernie and Andrea Nassimbene, Village Glen Arden, The Villages Golf & Country Club

"We cannot compliment Carla enough on how patient she was with us, but aside from that, she provided us with so much information about all things available in The Villages. She went above and beyond to just 'be there' for us. NEVER did we feel pressured, but rather that we were working with a friend who always had our best interests in mind."
— Vel and Carleen Martin, Village Highland , The Villages Golf & Country Club

"Carla, my family and I lived in 13 different homes during my career. I truly appreciate the way that you handled my recent home purchase. I have dealt with a lot of real estate people and I can honestly say, that none of them were as professional, knowledgeable, organized, thorough--and more interested in their clients than you. I never once felt that you were not in complete control of every step of the process - which in my experience is too often not the case. And then, you top it off with a reception to introduce me to my new neighbors. You are something special! Thank you for making my home buying the pleasant and satisfying experience it should be."
— George Seebart, Village Hermosa, The Villages Golf & Country Club

"Carla, Thank you for letting us scope out The Villages. One thing it did do for us was eliminate Rossmoor as a place to move. The openness of the Villages and the type of people we saw there is several notches above Rossmoor. As soon as we sell our home in Bermuda Dunes, we are moving to the Villages."
— Bud Landeck, Bermuda Dunes, California

"Saying thanks to you is easy - the very hardest part is showing you the gratitude and deep appreciation we feel for the hard work that you did for us over the past year. The home that you found us is perfect and the introductions to the neighbors have us starting to feel part of the community. We look forward to being your neighbor."
— Joe and Maria Civello, Village Olivas, The Villages Golf & Country Club

"If you would like to sell or buy a home - look no further. Carla is a consummate professional - listening to what you want and acting on those critical elements to meet your needs. She is able to provide you guidance with making the best decisions based on her years of experience and expertise. "
— Maxine Amundson, Resident of The Villages Golf & Country Club

“I have worked with Carla in many different capacities. Carla is always on top of her game and provides expertise and a "can do" attitude in everything she does.
— Jill Becker, Corporate Sales, Meridian Worldwide Transportation, San Jose

"Carla really knows The Villages and is very patient with buyers."
— Pat Janes, Resident of the Villages Golf & Country Club

"Writing a testimonial for Carla Griffin gives me the opportunity to look back at my recent experience of moving from France to The Villages. Carla was a determining factor in my decision to purchase a home here. If I ever had a doubt, she had both the ability and the gentle persuasion to steer me in the right direction. The Villages is a multi-faceted community and you are not just dealing with square feet and dollars: only a real expert can help you choose what is right in terms of age of the village, location, sports, neighbors and other aspects of life in the Villages. Carla is always focused on what is best for you! Thank you one more time."
— Manuela Marani, Village Glen Arden, The Villages Golf & Country Club

"Carla is a person you can really trust and she knows The Villages very well! I known her for almost 15 years and its a pleasure to know such a professional person with an expert knowledge in her field."
— Yadira Arauz, Mrs. Chores, San Jose, CA

"Carla, You are GREAT! We can never thank you enough for all you have done for us. We think it is great that we are now neighbors and can see each other often."
— Bob and Carol Hoffman, Village Montgomery, The Villages Golf & Country Club

"With gratitude, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for the professional service you provided in representing us in the recent sale of our condo at the Villages. Carla, your attention to detail, and timely responses made the transaction effortless for us, especially since we were out of the country for most of the time during the process and the transaction was so fast and easy for us. Your experience and connections in The Villages are a great benefit to buyers and sellers."
— Heather and William Ribbs, Seller, The Villages Golf & Country Club

"We recently had the joy of buying a Villages condo with the assistance of Carla Griffin. She knows The Villages inside and out. Carla was endlessly patient and helped us through all the hoops and obstacles. We had not purchased real estate in decades so the current requirements were eye-opening for us. Carla kept on top of everything and made the whole process run smoothly. Did I mention above and beyond the call of duty? Carla threw a party for us so we could meet all our new neighbors! Thank you."
— Jim and Maggie Brady, Village Verano, The Villages Golf & Country Club

"Carla Griffin is without a doubt the most professional real estate person that I have ever worked with to purchase property, especially for a Senior looking to make a difficult transition in their life. Carla provides honest information about the Village activities, facilities and life style available. She listens carefully to your requirements and then works diligently to find a property to match. If you want someone who even answers your phone calls while on vacation and supports you every step of the way through escrow, Carla Griffin is the right Broker for you."
— Friend Wells, Village Del Lago, The Villages Golf & Country Club

"Lovely adult-living. Everything you need to continue your active lifestyle in style. Carla brings years of experience to help guide you in your lifestyle decision."
— Rosalinda Oropeza Randall, Etiquette Consultant, Your Relationship Edge