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About GIBSON GROUP
Gibson Group is a team of Realtors and support staff led by Rick Gibson to provide the highest level of expertise and attention to detail in representing and marketing for sellers.
Rick has been recognized as a region top producer for many years with awards ranging from “Best Community Realtor, 2011” to “#1 Residential Team in South Florida for Re/Max International in 2009”. Awarded to the “Re/Max Hall of Fame”, and consistently awarded “Platinum Club” status while at Re/Max, he started his real estate career with Coldwell Banker where he received “President’s Circle” status in 2003, shortly after receiving his real estate license.
Rick Gibson and his team bring
specializations in short sales
(Certified Distressed Property Experts),
Investing (Certified Investor Agent
Specialist), and Foreclosures (Broker
Price Opinion Realtor). A rare
combination of tenacity, consideration
and core values set a very high standard
for the team best described in the words
of some of Gibson Group’s clients and
their testimonials:
Testimonials:
All realtors are not created equal! In our experience Rick is the best. I was both selling and buying so it could have been stressful, but without being aggressive with us, Rick was tenacious with everyone else to be sure we were protected at every turn and understood every step. We watched him work closely with all the different people and personalities in our families and treat each one with respect and incredible patience. His passion, energy, professionalism, and the fact that he always was a step ahead of any problem sets him apart for us from any competition. I am proud to recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell. We are so happy and love our new house...thanks to Rick and his amazing staff!!
Bryan and James, 2011
As a person caring for my mother, I admit to being under some pressure to do the best I could to sell my mother’s home to help with her care. I carefully interviewed three realtors and all of them had strong opinions. Rick Gibson was the only one who did not focus on the negatives but rather on the positive features of the home, and how he could market them to the right buyer. The price he recommended was far different than the other two and I am grateful to Rick and his team for not only getting that price and recommending I turn down other offers, but for making the process a pleasure. If you are considering selling your home and want an aggressive professional with a kind heart, you would be making a mistake not to meet with Rick. I recommend him and his team without hesitation.”
Pat Sheldon, 2011
Rick Gibson is an incredible person and Realtor. From my experiences he always sets out determined to exceed his client’s expectations and needs. Every investor I know, including myself, has been more than satisfied with the financial and personal outcome of their investments as a result of doing business with him. Rick Gibson is a businessman with the highest work ethics, personal integrity, and trustworthiness. He goes far above and beyond the call of duty in regards to the business of realty and property management. As a private/commercial investor, friend, and confidant, I would highly recommend Rick Gibson to anyone who is seeking real estate and/or property management services.
Robert J. Perry, 2011
As UK nationals new to Florida, it was crucial that we find a realtor we could trust implicitly, who actually listened to what we said, understood our needs and had a deep knowledge of the market. Rick definitely surpassed our expectations on all points and had a comprehensive understanding of the South Florida market, from apartments in the downtown area and Victoria Park to homes in Coral Ridge. He also had a good insight into the less expensive investment areas. He was completely dedicated and saw us through each and every challenge along the way always taking time to hear our concerns and deal with them. He always took our calls – so important when you are buying at such great distances – and was the complete professional. I cannot recommend Rick too highly; if you are going to buy somewhere in South Florida he should definitely be your first call.
Richard Spencer and Christopher Barrett, 2010
As a realtor myself, I hired Rick to sell my home myself at first. Because of Rick’s passion, attention to detail and due to the number of buyers he worked with and the obvious trust they had for him, I decided to hire him. The marketing, professionalism and aggressive approach succeeded much sooner than I would have expected. Rick contacted me at one point and asked me if I would be happy with an offer and when I said yes, he asked how I would feel with more than just one! He sold my house for more than I expected, faster than I expected and the entire process was a pleasure. I cannot recommend Rick and his team highly enough.
Eve Piccolo, 2010
As a homeowner who does not move often, I felt I really needed someone who would help me get the best price for my home and take care of me. I knew Rick Gibson sold a lot of homes and heard nothing but good things about him, so invited him to meet with me. Instead of suggesting the lowest price possible, he studied the positive features of my home and suggested a price that we could lower over time since I was not in a hurry. He never pressured me, and since he knew how much I needed, he verbally presented offers to me that were too low and then turned them away. When he had one that he felt would close and was great, he met with me to explain everything and answer all my questions. If you want to sell your home and have a great experience, you would be making a mistake not to meet Rick first.
Leo Martinez, 2011
Well I am not the greatest “wordsmith”, however, I would like to extend a humble and gracious thank you to you and your staff for all you have done. You made the purchase of my Father’s home easier than thought humanly possible, how do you do this? I know in the future on my next purchase or if I hear of anyone wanting to purchase a home in Fort Lauderdale, you would be not only being the top choice, but “the only choice”.
Towar B. Bates Jr.
Rick spent many hours looking and hearing what I had to say about what I wanted… We, Rick and I, found exactly what I was looking for in Wilton Manors - I closed on my property in Sept 2009. The whole procedure from looking, to finding, to buying, to closing, and to moving in, Rick was a big part of. I am so happy with his level of service. There were so many obstacles that I went through, but Rick was there all the way. I am always happy to recommend Rick because he was such a great help and a real pleasure to work with.
Thomas Duffy, Wilton Manors
Rick and his team are simply the best. They know real estate, the market and are true professionals. Rick has more hustle than any realtor I have seen in my 25 years of investing.
Chuck V. Loring CFRE, MBA
I would like to share my heartfelt gratitude and application to Rick Gibson and his team for what I call my miracle. After a long search for the perfect home for my family, I turned to the Gibson Group as I had heard from a close friend that the Gibson Group was a leader in the industry in the current real estate environment. Integrity, honesty, and comprehensive knowledge is what I’ve experienced from our transaction. I had informed the team what my goals and expectations were and what my perfect home would be. Rick was easy to talk to and his team was a delight to work with during our search and the closing process. I always felt like I was important and not just another client lost in a file of prospects. The attention to detail and personal “buy in” to my needs is very unique anywhere here in South Florida. Thank you both for an amazingly smooth transaction and peace of mind knowing that I got the best possible deal on the home of our dreams.
Timothy P. Emerson
Rick displays the utmost professionalism and his experience and knowledge is exemplified when you work with him. He was very attentive to our needs and responded immediately throughout the entire sales process. We were confident and comfortable from signing the listing through to closing. With his guidance we were able to get the highest price of any home like ours sold in our area for quite some time. Anyone looking for a realtor would be foolish not to have Rick on their team. I would recommend Rick to anyone looking to sell and if we ever have need of a realtor I would not hesitate to call him.
Michael Eissman / Wayne Schubnel
Rick is the only agent I have I have ever worked with who took that time to get to know me and really listened to me. We spent many, many looking at properties and he never once wasted my time or tried to pressure me in any way. When the right property came along, Rick was able to move with incredible speed and skill and I was able to get the house I wanted at a remarkable price.
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Steve
My partner and I relocated to Fort Lauderdale from Chicago. We are by no means “property virgins”. Rick knows each house by name (I think he has sold most of them at one time or another) and the intricacies of every neighborhood. If you are looking for established or up and coming neighborhoods he knows the trending pulse of Fort Lauderdale and has the ability to get you into the best possible location. We ended up purchasing a couple of properties with him and are now leasing them with and excellent ROI. Best Agent in Florida!
John Sanders & Brando Mataya
As an investor, Rick’s combination of experience, tenacity, integrity, and
instincts have been an incredible asset to me as an investor. With Rick’s help I
have built a portfolio of 50 units. He continues to exceed my expectations in
overseeing renovations, tenant acquisition and relationships and more. His
company, Gibson Group Property Management has perfect synergy and his real
estate marketing and sales skills as a realtor. I get detailed monthly reports I
can just turn over to my tax accountants. I could not recommend him more highly.
Tim Heffner, 2011
Working with Rick Gibson has always
been a pleasure. He has helped me
find four investment properties as
he knows how to zero in on a clients
personal tastes. He knows the market
and gives good objective advice.
Paul Stalbaum
After hearing about Rick and hearing about his great success with friends of
mine, I met with him and immediately could see I was working with a pro! It was
clear he not only sells a lot of homes but understands this complex area of
short sales with specialized training. To my surprise, the same day I listed the
property he called me with a full price offer and has been at the appraisal,
inspection, and every other step along the way. I cannot recommend him highly
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Shea Smith, 2011
Having known Rick and buying real estate for many years, I never expected to need to short sell. Rick explained “strategic default”, my options, and knew all the answers to some misconceptions I had heard that had been stopping me from helping myself. My only regret is not listing with Rick earlier so I could have lessened my stress and headaches. Rick has specialized training and has the necessary compassion and empathy to get the job done. His drive and attention to detail is incredible. I recommend him and his team to anyone looking to sell. He will get it done!
Joe Fuentes
After several attempts to find a realtor to work with from a distance, we found Rick Gibson. He was the only person who actually called me back the same day I emailed him. I had been searching for several weeks. He impressed me immediately with his comment “if there is someone out there who knows Fort Lauderdale batter than me, I would like to shake his or her hand.” We live in New Hampshire and had been to Florida numerous times but had not spent any significant time in Fort Lauderdale. So, we were also on a mission to see if this was a place for us. It turned out to be everything we had heard and read about. I found Rick responsive to my many questions, patient with my need to research listings and locations and he returned my calls promptly! We had 9 days to look in Florida & Rick kept our schedule for viewings right on track. In 3 days we looked at properties from Pompano to South Fort Lauderdale, high rises, low rises, and townhouses. We fell in love with River Reach and focused on two condos. He knew our personalities and likes by this time. He gave us the time we needed to weigh the pros and cons of the two units. He did not pressure us, listened intently to our proposed offer and gave us his expert advice. Within the next 3 days we negotiated an affordable price and began our long planned dream to go to a warm climate in the winter. He has a wealth of knowledge and is a very effective communicator. I would not hesitate to work with him again or offer his name to a friend!
Jill & Steve
As professionals ourselves, we are very particular about how things are done and Rick and his team exceed our expectations at every turn. As sellers we never expected to need to short sell any property, Rick took all the time needed to explain all the misconceptions and helped us establish a plan and execute it. All the way, he was there when we needed help. You can’t ask for more, but seeing how much he cares and watches out for us explains why our friends insisted we only hire Rick.
Shirley and Denise
Rick Gibson didn’t meet or even exceed my expectations of what a Realtor does. He completely blew away any and every expectation I ever had!
What began as a simple curiosity to see a rental property listed by Rick quickly turned into an enormous and complex real estate transaction that I cannot imagine anyone else being able to handle. I saw two properties I wanted to buy and could only make it work if I sold my own town home for more than would make sense. There are 31 units where I lived and they were essentially the same, with 2 in short sale around $200,000 asking price. In order to buy the properties I wanted I would have needed to sell for around $245,000. Rick listed it and said he thought he could get $250,000 for me. Four days after signing the listing contract Rick called to arrange two different showings the next day. Having fun with it, he called and asked me how I would feel about $245,000. I asked “Did they offer $245,000?” He replied yes, but he got it to $250,000. This is after their attempt to lowball him based on the two short sales. My thoughts were that during good economic times I have had the #1 listing agents in two counties where I have lived take 2-3 months to sell my homes. Rick had cash offer for nearly full asking price in one week! I am not being brief but in my prior real estate transactions I was led to believe that many things were my responsibility to arrange. Not with Rick! I was like having my own personal concierge at a 5 star hotel.
Rick has assembled a team of individuals who have the same commitment to customer service he does. Whether it’s the home inspector, lender, attorney, repair person, etc. , Rick knows who to call! The greatest resource of all is Rick himself! I ask a lot of questions and regardless of my questions-Rick knew the answers! His answers were immediate, certain, and confident. The man knows real estate. I must have sent volumes of emails and phone calls. Sometimes I got a voicemail but always I would either get an answer or a call back within minutes. Without Rick’s experience, knowledge and guidance I never would have been able to pull this all off. I rarely give testimonials or make referrals to people, but I would heartily recommend Rick to anyone interested in buying or selling real estate. I guarantee you will be amazed at the level of attention and customer service you receive. THANKS Rick!
Brad Gerhard, 2010
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