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Things You Shouldn't Do When Buying a Home

Things You Shouldn't Do When Buying a Home

With a never ending list of everything you ‘should do’ when purchasing a home, it seems counterproductive to…

Should I Rent or Buy a Home?

Should I Rent or Buy a Home?

Purchasing a home will inevitably be the biggest financial discussion of your life. And the decision as to…

10 Top Reno's That Will Up the Sale …

10 Top Reno's That Will Up the Sale …

When getting ready to sell your home, it can be hard to know what renovations will get your…

"We were very happy with our experience with the Horn/Backus team. Steve Horn provided us with suggestions based on his years of experience, and our sale went smoothly from start to finish. We were especially impressed with Steve’s availability - he always answered the phone or replied to messages extremely promptly. Definitely recommend."
"We have been working with Steve and Greg for the better part of seven years. We have been able to count on them for their knowledge of the West Bay realestate market in Estero Fl. Steve has successfully negotiated two sales for us . The most recent, Indigo, in West Bay. We highly recommend them for your realestate needs."
"We have been working with Steve and Greg for the better part of seven years. We have been able to count on them for their knowledge of the real estate market in Estero, FL. Steve has successfully negotiated two sales for us. The most recent was Indigo in Estero. We highly recommend them for your real estate needs."
"Without a doubt, Greg and Steve were the best real estate team I’ve ever worked with. They were consistently responsive, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented from start to finish. As an out-of-town buyer in SWFL, I needed a team I could trust—and they handled everything seamlessly. They answered questions quickly, provided excellent local resources, and anticipated my needs, making the entire process easy, streamlined, and stress-free. We highly recommend them for their exceptional service!"
"We worked with Greg Backus and Steve Horn of West Bay Realty when we bought our house in Estero. They helped us through every step of the process, and answered our texts and phone calls within minutes. They have an extensive network of handymen, electricians, plumbers, roofers, etc., they can call on at anytime, for any issue that comes up. We could not have asked for better partners in our transaction, and we highly recommend them for anyone buying or selling a house."
"We worked with Greg Backus and Steve Horn of when we bought our house in Estero. They helped us through every step of the process, and answered our texts and phone calls within minutes. They have an extensive network of handymen, electricians, plumbers, roofers, etc., they can call on at anytime, for any issue that comes up. We could not have asked for better partners in our transaction, and we highly recommend them for anyone buying or selling a house."
"Steve, Greg and the entire Horn Backus Team are true professionals. Over the past 5 years they have represented us in two purchases and one sale. Each transaction, from negotiations to closing, went very smoothly. Steve and Greg hold a wealth of knowledge and experience of all facets of the SWF residential market. They are generous with their resources and work tirelessly for their clients."
"We have purchased two houses and sold one with Steve and Greg in the last three years. The experience we’ve had with the Horn and Backus team has always been an easy and smooth transition before, during and after the sale. We have been able to depend on them for help after the sales for recommendations and information on contractors, service providers etc. We highly recommend the Horn and Backus team! We will definitely use them for any of our future realty needs."
"We have purchased two houses and sold one with Steve and Greg in the last three years. The experience we’ve had with the Horn and Backus team has always been an easy and smooth transition before, during and after the sale. We have been able to depend on them for help after the sales for recommendations and information on contractors, service providers etc. We highly recommend the Horn and Backus team! We will definitely use them for any of our future realty needs."
"Steve, Greg and the entire Horn Backus Team are true professionals. Over the past 5 years they have represented us in two purchases and one sale. Each transaction, from negotiations to closing, went very smoothly. Steve and Greg hold a wealth of knowledge and experience of all facets of the SWF residential market. They are generous with their resources and work tirelessly for their clients. Mark M"
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