Client Reviews

Professional, attentive and responsive - Very pleased and highly recommended.

The Kotaska firm did a great job of managing the sale of our property..it sold in 1 day above asking price..bidding war.. The MLS pictures were terrific and really showed off the best features of the condo..They prepared great evaluations.

Dennis and Terri Kotoska have been our Real Estate Agents through several property transactions over the past ten+ years in Sarasota and Bradenton. They never fail to be the professionals you want to represent you when you are buying or selling real estate. Terri takes exceptional care to know how your property compares to other listings beyond the appraisal comparisons, giving us an edge in selling. Dennis's awareness of the market pricing and home construction gave us confidence that our purchases were sound. They pay attention to every bit of the contract. The contracts are done without error, and they always catch the mistakes of others. It is always a pleasure to work with Dennis and Terri.

I have a lot of experience working with real estate agents. I love working with Dennis & Terri Kostaska for several reasons, I can not say enough of good thing about them;

*They are very knowledge about real estate and always available to answer all my questions. If I had questions in regards to something else, not related to real state (like mortgage , inspections, etc...) they were always willing to try to assist me if possible.
*They care about their customers !! I moved from other state to FL, so shopping for a new home was not easy for me, but Terri and Dennis made sure I looked around until I found the prefect place for me. They also help me to do an amazing negotiation with the seller.
* I was not able to be present in FL at closing , so Dennis made a really nice video for me for the final walk through of my new home.
*After closing they still checking on me to make sure everything is fine.

If you are looking for a real estate agent ,you don't have to look any more ! I'm recommending Dennis and Terri Kotaska to all my friends and family.

This is the strongest possible endorsement of Dennis & Terri Kotaska of RE/MAX Alliance Realty. We selected them to help us find our home in Lakewood Ranch. Their detailed knowledge of the Lakewood Ranch area, the process of finding the perfect lot for us, their knowledge of the area builders and their ability to help us throughout the entire purchasing/ building experience was exceptional. Even after we purchased our lot and were in the building phase, Dennis and Terri stayed engaged with us. We live out of state and they were often on site, sending us pictures and keeping us informed of the progress.

We are most impressed with their attention to their clients. After we took possession of our home, Dennis and Terri continued to watch out for us. In preparation for hurricane Irma that came through our area, Dennis personally came over to our house, put up our hurricane window coverings, and brought in our outdoor furniture so that we would be as prepared as possible. After the hurricane had passed, they returned to the house and conducted a damage inspection, sending us pictures, mopping up water that got into the house and arranging for an electrician to come repair some damage. They clearly had no obligation to do any of this , but their dedication and concern for their clients continued long after their realtor obligations were completed. 

We would not think of using any other realtor and we would strongly recommend Dennis and Terri to anyone selling or buying a house in the Florida Central Gulf Coast Region. This is our sixth house, and they were by far the best realtors we have ever dealt with. No one else compares.

Jim,                                                                                                                                                                                   

On behalf of my sister-in-law and myself I want to thank you for all you did to assist wit the sale of our condo. You did a great deal of work not normally required of a real estate salesman. The help you provided meant both an improvement in areas that the condo needed but also made it possible that I did not have to come to Venice and take care of those matters during a difficult time. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. The only thing preventing me from nominating you for real estate agent of the year is the fact that I would have preferred a simple real estate switch with the buyer. Again thanks very much for your efforts and I hope to stay in touch once in a while and to possibly see you again if I get the opportunity to visit Florida.

Sincerely,                                                                                                                                                                       

Ron 

Attentive, knowledgeable and professional. This is my 2nd time going through the process with them and I’m sure we’ll do it again.

Dennis and Terri Kotaska make a superior team supporting sale of a residential property in the Sarasota area. Their separate professional strengths make for that mutually reinforcing sales dynamic.  

Dennis and Terri did a great job of helping to overcome the competition of many similar properties. We sold to the only person who was shown to the condo.  

Dennis has former building experience which is a huge benefit when looking at properties to purchase. 

Thank you again for making the selling of our home a quick & stress free experience. We very much appreciate the communication and all the work that went into getting top notch exposure and a solid & quick sale. We will be certain to recommend your teams services to all we know. 

Dennis Kotaska, LLC has served me, my sister, and my friend over the course of the past ten years facilitating property purchases and property sales. He/They give you the royal treatment no matter how modest the transaction might be. 

In any industry there are exceptional people who set the pace for everyone else. Dennis and Terri are an example of this fact in the Real Estate "Industry". They handle their clients as people not unlike themselves by respecting the individual needs of each as a separate and distinct project. In fact, their methodology in handling the objectives and time frames we resented them would serve as an educational model for project management per se. The best way to phrase this is to state the each client represents a separate, distinct and unique set of objectives that must be clearly stated, understood and ultimately achieved. Dennis and Terri have thus established themselves in our eyes as expert and experienced project managers in the field of real estate. 

"We have bought and sold three properties through Dennis and Teri Kotaska in the past 9 years. They are both at the top of their profession. They truly go the extra mile for their customers as far as making all phases of the sale and purchase of real estate highly effective with lots of sound professional advice. They have earned our trust and that of family members who we have referred to them as well. They are the best!!"

Very knowledgeable about the area and local market. Excellent understanding of the contracting process. Excellent advocate for seller's rights. Always available to answer questions. Great access to other experts with understanding of issues arising during the selling process.

It was very smooth and stress free from beginning to end thanks to the Terri and Dennis. They are great agents. If you're looking for experienced and caring agents. You can't go wrong. I used them to buy and sell and each time they did a fantastic job. Thanks Terri and Dennis. Great Agent. Very warm and listens to her clients. Very good at advertising. Took some great pictures and kept me informed at all times. I highly recommend Terri and Dennis.

Thank you Terri and Dennis for helping me sell my home while living across the country. They are really amazing people and I would highly recommend them to anyone! 10/10!

Dennis and Terri Kotaska were simply fabulous realtors! Not only did they find our dream home in Sarasota, Dennis oversaw the construction as we were remote, and Terri worked with us on the interior design options selections. They are a great team and I would highly recommend Dennis & Terri for your Sun Coast real estate needs!!

Terri and Dennis are amazing. They know this area so well. They are so nice and have so much information. They have taken great care of us. They are truly experts in their field. We told them what we wanted and they listened and took us exactly where they thought we should go and we bought a house. They definitely advocate for you. I recommend anyone that is coming to the Bradenton/ Sarasota area, use them. They are a great team and have lived here for a long time. I cannot say enough about them. They are continuing to follow up with us and they are always there for you. They are the relator that you should use, if you are thinking of moving here. They feel like family and we have only known them a short time!!!! You should not even think about using anyone else!!!

Dennis actually sold us our property at 3473 Parkridge 7 years ago and they have always kept us informed on how the market was doing in Sarasota, which we really appreciated. We would not consider anyone else to handle the sale of our property. Dennis and Terri truly were the best to work with and we have already recommended them to friends and I know they will be as pleased as we were.

Living out of state, Dennis had provided us with a lot of prior information on the local market that made the process so easy upon our arrival to view properties. We knew what we wanted and Dennis was able to show us the ideal properties that meet our needs. It did not take long for us to find the perfect one.

I speak from experience in recommending Dennis and Terri. They not only sold my home quickly, but they also assisted several of my friends in purchasing new homes, all in the past 6 months during Covid. Their experience goes beyond that of a typical realtor, and their work ethic is admirable. I highly recommend this team.

Most determined and detailed team I have ever had the pleasure of working with.

It was a pleasure working with Terri and Dennis Kotaska. Their experience, knowledge of the market, and commitment to assist us in all our long-distance scheduling made the process enjoyable and free of hassles. I would highly recommend their services and appreciate all they did to make the process fit our schedule. We closed in under one month and look forward to a sunny winter in Florida.

Working with Dennis and Terri was a smooth pleasant process. They listened to our concerns about selling during a pandemic and handled them all. We could not have had better realtors. They listened to our thoughts and concerns all the way through the process. From setting the price of the house, to showing our home, to negotiating a deal that was fair to all, they always had our interests at heart. They were responsive to all our questions and concerns. They know the market well, and used their knowledge and experience to explain and educate us on our options and offered us solutions. We wholeheartedly recommend them as hard working, fair, knowledgeable realtors.

Dennis and Terri from remax are extremely professional and courteous with great knowledge of all the Sarasota and Venice area! We’ve had outstanding experience with them for all are real estate needs! Don’t hesitate to call them for your realtor needs! “You will be happy you did”!

We wanted aggressive exposure of our home to the marketplace. And, more importantly, we needed communication throughout the process. Dennis not only provided outstanding marketing, but exceeded our expectations with his feedback. And, he sold our home at our price.

The Kotsaka team are true professionals and exceeded our expectations. Thank you Terri and Dennis!

I have bought and sold many homes over my lifetime. Dennis G. Kotaska and his wife Terrie are the most professional I have every had the pleasure of dealing with. They started out as real estate agents selling us a property. Now, I consider them friends and my wife and I so appreciate all they did for us. 

Both Dennis Kotaska and Jim Lorenz were wonderful to work with and simplified, what otherwise would have been overwhelming -- the long distance sale of a property. Dennis and Jim were extremely professional and knowledgeable and guided me through every stage of the transaction. Both went above and beyond the call of duty to get to a successful close.

Thank you again for making the selling of our home a quick & stress free experience. We very much appreciate the communication and all the work that went into getting top notch exposure and a solid & quick sale. We will be certain to recommend your teams services to all we know.

James Lorenz was a tremendous help to us as out of state buyers in purchasing a condo in Venice. From initially viewing the property for us to assisting us through the inspection and closing processes he supported us every step of the way. Whenever a question or issue arouse on our part, he took the initiative to address and resolve it in a very timely manner. We would recommend Jim as a valuable resource to anyone seeking to buy or sell property in the Venice area.

Dennis and Terri have done a fantastic job of preparing us for our closing. From the moment we started discussing our intention of selling our condo they were intuitive, empathic and tuned-in. Furthermore, they had the facts and figures to help us through the myriad details in setting a price and developing a strategy. Their knowledge of the SRQ market is extraordinary. We are immensely appreciative for their help, advice, attention to detail, and continuing good cheer. Having had such an extraordinarily rewarding experience with Dennis and Terri, we would never look elsewhere for a realtor in this great and growing Sarasota market.

In any industry, there are exceptional people who set the pace for everyone else. Dennis and Terri are an example of this fact in the real estate "industry."

They handle their clients as people, not unlike themselves, by respecting the individual needs of each as a separate and distinct project. In fact, their methodology in handling the objectives and time frames we resented them would serve as an educational model for project management per se. 

The best way to phrase this, is to state the each client represents a separate, distinct and unique set of objectives that must be clearly stated, understood and ultimately achieved. Dennis and Terri have thus established themselves in our eyes as expert and experienced project managers in the field of real estate. 

Dennis Kotaska, LLC has served me, my sister, and my friend over the course of the past ten years facilitating property purchases and property sales. He/They give you the royal treatment no matter how modest the transaction might be.

When my wife and I were first introduced to Terri and Dennis Kotaska we really didn't have any immediate plans to purchase a home. They got us set up with their website and sent us homes and set us information homes that might fit our wants and needs.

They were truly knowledgeable and professional, we found a home that fits our wants and needs..we love it! Terri and Dennis stood by us before and after the sale. They were truly fantastic to work with.

Dennis and Terri Kotaska are highly professional, knowledgeable of all aspects of the marketing and selling process, always pro active and keeping everyone informed. From the listing date to first offer was 3 days with multiple offers. We had a signed contract at full listing price for cash in 7 days. Excellent marketing resulted in this sale after we had the condo listed with another agent for 3 years with very few showings an NO offers. We were at the closing table in 30 days. Dennis and his team also knew the right inspector and closing attorney to keep the process always moving forward to get the best results in the least amount of time and paperwork. We will recommend Dennis and Teri and the team to anyone that needs a highly motivated sales team. The far exceeded our expectations after the years of frustrations. You can't go wrong with the "Kotaska Team". Thanks from the bottom of our hearts.

"We wanted to take a moment to express the phenomenal personal service that was given to us by Dennis and Terri Kotaska in the purchase of our new home.

We moved from the east coast because we fell in love with Sarasota and all that it has to offer for a vibrant lifestyle . At the time when we first started looking , we stilled owned a home on the east coast and a lot of agents were not willing to take the time with us until our current home was on the market - which is understandable.

However the Kotaskas offered great patience with us and they were not deterred by us not being a "Ready to Buy" customer. After several searches and visits back and forth they were always willing to accommodate our schedule and make us a priority, seeing us through the sale of our home and always there with guidance for both sides .

We can't say enough about Terri and Dennis Kotaskas - their personal and professional approach helped us make an excellent choice for our new life and we could not be more pleased !!

Thank you so much and we highly recommend The Kotaska Team for your real estate needs."

Dennis and Terri assisted us over a period of 18 months providing various options for a condo at Serenata of Sarasota, going trough two unsuccessful bids of short sales till we finally got our apartment. They always were very helpful, patient and swift in reacting on all of our questions and hesitations being from Europe and not familiar to the US practices. The after sale assistance was outstanding. helping us in finding interior equipment, workmen and even giving advise in suppliers of furnishing. We can highly recommend Dennis and Terri and we were very happy to have them at our side.

Dennis and Terri make a great team who know the market in southwest Florida. As a former builder, Dennis has expertise few brokers possess. His knowledge of construction was a factor in our decision making in selecting the right home. Dennis and Terri are extremely organized, thorough and timely in following the process of purchasing a home. They were supportive throughout the process and responsive to all our needs. They are very knowledgeable about service providers in the area for homeowners and they gave us any number of good tips. We felt extremely comfortable working with Dennis and Terri and we would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a property in southwest Florida.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A HOME IN THE SARASOTA AREA, DENNIS IS THE ONLY ONE TO GO TO.....I WAS IN REAL ESTATE FOR MANY YEARS IN NJ, SO I THINK I KNOW EXCELLENCE WHEN I SEE IT....HE HELPED MY SON AND HIS FAMILY MOVE HERE FROM NJ......HE COULD ALWAYS BE REACHED.....HE GAVE HIM GOOD ADVICE ON EVERYTHING.....HE MADE THINGS EASY TO DEAL WITH.......HE ALSO PROVIDED THE BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, ATTORNEY, HOME INSPECTOR , ETC.....HE ONLY USES THE BEST PEOPLE .......ANYONE WHO USED HIM HAS SPOKEN SO HIGHLY OF HIM......HE HAS INTEGRITY, HONESTY, AND AND KNOWLEDGE......

We visited from Atlanta, had over 20 homes we selected from internet to view. Dennis stayed with us all day, we saw all of them. None fit our bill & Dennis took us to his office to see what else might now be available. Wow, we made an offer on one and we now live in Florida :) ! We are so impressed that we told our friends and they found them a deal too. Dennis & Terri are the best!!!!!

Dennis and Terri are a fantastic team! They helped us buy 2 properties in Sarasota. We were very impressed with their professionalism and energy. Very knowledgeable and thorough, they kept in constant communication and made the whole process easy and stress free for us. It was a pleasure working with them. We would recommend Dennis and Terri to anyone. Thank you for your hard work!

Terri and Dennis Kotaska were instrumental in securing our first floor lakefront condo at Serenata in Sarasota, Florida. We recommend them without reservation in light of their expertise in the real estate market, their concern for our interests and needs, and their ability to simplify the intricacies of the foreclosure process. We were fortunate to have them represent us and now consider them our friends.


To Whom it May Concern,

Alison and I cannot recommend Dennis and Terri Kotaska of the RE/MAX Alliance Group in Sarasota highly enough. We have worked with realtors buying and selling homes in New York, Idaho, California, and now Southwest Florida. Dennis and Terri was by far, …by far, the best realtors we have ever dealt with.

We worked with Dennis for a year to find the home we wanted. Dennis was patient, thoughtful, responsive, and helpful throughout the entire process. He cared about us. He knew we had to learn the entire Bradenton, Sarasota, Osprey, Nokomis, Venice area before we could focus on exactly where we wanted to live. When we looked at homes, Dennis experience as a professional builder in Florida gave us insight into the unique building issues in Florida and the Sarasota area. Dennis had a catalog of solid professionals that he called on to help us with advice. You will feel comfortable with Dennis and his wife Terri.

We ended up buying a property through the Short Sale process. This is a difficult, time consuming process working with lenders. Alison and I were very happy that we had someone with Dennis' experience and dedication to help us with our purchase.

I am sure you will not go wrong working with Dennis Kotaska whether you are buying or selling a home. He will look after you like no other realtor you have ever worked with. And in the end he and Terri will probably be your first new friends in the area.

"We would like to say that Dennis Kotaska and his entire organization at RE/MAX Alliance did an outstanding job in the listing and preparation and sale of our condominium at Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club in Sarasota, FL

From our initial meeting Dennis took a sincere interest in our personal needs and rationale for selling the property. He used all of his many resources both personal and electronic to place our unit in a very positive position. He kept us advised of the market condition, prepared a beautiful impressive sales brochure in both hard copy and electronic format.

Selling a golf course condominium in a down economy can be a challenge.....one that we believe Dennis handled in a professional manner. He allowed us to make our own listing price decisions based on the information provided. There was absolutely no pressure to adjust prices during the tenure of the listing or resistance to our negotiating a higher price than the initial offering. He handled all of the small details during the inspection process and made for a very smooth and efficient closing. You can't ask for more in a professional real estate agent.

If I were to list my home today, Dennis would be the first person to call."

“It has been a pleasure to work with Dennis. I have nothing but praise for his handling of my properties. He made what could have been a stressful experience a much better thing.”

“Dennis was extremely helpful not only in finding the right property for us, but also after the sale was completed.”

“Thanks Dennis, we appreciate your time and generosity.”