Testimonials

A Word From Our Clients

Tim and Addison: I just wanted to send a quick follow up to our conversation following the close of escrow on Little Florida. As I said, I think the two of you did a fantastic job. Little Florida is a beautiful and unique property. But after 3 years on the market with another broker it did not sell. We had a few tire kickers, a few low ball offers, but in the end everyone loved the property but reality set in later when they thought about maintaining an acre on the water and 653’ of seawall. I am so glad I pulled it off the market for a rest, then signed up with you. You were able to bring a qualified buyer to the table in less than 3 months. It was a rough period during and after negotiations, and the buyer himself-to be polite-was rather high maintenance. But you held the deal together with your patience and, more likely, soft parenting of both the buyer and seller. I thank you dearly for that. Again, thank you for the excellent job you did. I would most definitely recommend you to anyone-buyer or seller-as you are top notch. No wonder you are #1 in South Florida. Best regards,
– Sarah Even Mulcahy
Escondido, CA
I have been working closely with Addison Ruff for two years to find the home best suited for me. Addison took the time to understand what I was looking for in a home and neighborhood. Her patience, diligence and professionalism, as well as her optimism, was everything I was looking for in a realtor. Once we found the right home, Addison researched comparable sales and formulated a fair offer for contract. Addison worked diligently with the rest of the team for a swift and smooth real estate closing. I was highly impressed with the level of commitment and professionalism displayed by Addison and the team at the Elmes group. Sincerely,
– Drew Herma
Dear Tim, Over the past twenty-one years you have handled six total buy and sale transactions for us. In my experience, no one knows the high end of the Fort Lauderdale market as well as you do. Each transaction was handled professionally by your team and closed on time or early. I have recommended you to several of my friends and I will continue to do so without hesitation. Thank you for your efforts.....
– David Sokol
Founder & Chairman of Teton Capital, LLC and Former Chairman, President and CEO of NetJets as well as Chairman of MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company, both owned by Berkshire Hathaway
Tim & Addison are among the best in the business. I have trusted them with multiple luxury homes in Ft. Lauderdale and they have always proven themselves by getting the deal done. They are straightforward, honest, responsive, and extremely professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a luxury home.
– Rob Gordon
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Tim Elmes, Addison Ruff and Nicholas Chatman successfully promoted, managed and concluded the sale of our house in very difficult circumstances - negotiating and coordinating everything from soup to nuts on our behalf, with us being 4,400 miles away in the UK throughout. There was nothing which was too much trouble and nothing which was ever left undone. Our thanks to them and our respect for their professionalism is unreserved. What a team.
– John Webley
Tim and Addison are the perfect realtors. They thoroughly know the market and want to find the best property for you. They will spend as much time as you want showing you properties and revisiting properties. They will hold your hand and help you during the entire purchase process and even after closing. Every email, phone call or text is answered within minutes. No question or concern is too small. They are willing to help with any aspect of the search, negotiation and closing. Tim and Addison are patient, professional, thorough, organized, articulate, and eager to please.
– Wayne & Lucretia Weiner
Tim and Addison are the perfect realtors. They thoroughly know the market and want to find the best property for you. They will spend as much time as you want showing you properties and revisiting properties. They will hold your hand and help you during the entire purchase process and even after closing. Every email, phone call or text is answered within minutes. No question or concern is too small. They are willing to help with any aspect of the search, negotiation and closing. Tim and Addison are patient, professional, thorough, organized, articulate, and eager to please.
– Buyers

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