ZILLOW Reviews

USER mjm11711 -Found a tenant for a Single Family home in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

I've worked with Gary for 10+ years for my rental property in Ft. Lauderdale. I live in CA so it is very difficult to manage the property from so far away. Gary has been a valuable resource for renters, vendors, insurance, and kept an eye out for my property as well. He has continually kept me up to date with the real estate/rental market which has been extremely valuable. His personable business style has made working with Gary an extreme pleasure and I look forward to continuing working with him in the future.

USER ploffr1950 -Sold a Condo home in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

I met Gary this spring and lusted my property with ion for sale, almost immediately, as I was so impressed with him. Within a few days I was meeting with his professional photographer to take the listing ojitos of my property. She was fabulous and took excellent photos with proper lighting adjustments and angles. ( This is not a given in Fort Lauderdale. Just look at a few listings on line to see the generally low quality of property photographs.) Additionally, Gary gave me an estimate of time for the sale which was realistic and met. We closed on June 14th!

USER 5181521 -Sold a Single Family home in Wilton Manors, FL.

I just completed one of the most complicated real estate transactions with the help of Gary Lanham and his team at Coldwell Banker. The most important thing that I can say is that I am so thankful and relieved to have had them by my side through the entire sales process. Gary treated me like I was his only customer. He always made time for me to talk through questions, analyze problems, and determine a solution and path forward with any challenge. Gary and his team worked tirelessly and professionally to help me sell my home in Wilton Manors. To provide context on the complexity of the sale, note that the 1965 home, with additions in 1980 and 1982, was in an irrevocable trust (established when my father died in 2011), had a reverse mortgage (Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program), had not been updated in over 35 years, and showed signs of age and neglect from a aesthetic perspective. Not only closing on it was complicated; rather just getting it ready for market was a challenge. Gary and his team never wavered. From the moment I met Gary, I was impressed with how professional and knowledgeable he is. He possesses tremendous experience and clearly knows the Fort Lauderdale/Broward County/South Florida market. Of the three real estate agents that I interviewed, Gary stood out way above the others through not only the above experience, but also his willingness to provide assistance to me before I had signed on with him. “Need an appraiser, Steve? how about X? Need a resource to assist with disposing of possessions, Steve? How about Y?” In the interim week and a half I needed to make my decision, Gary kept in touch just enough to show how committed he would be. Throughout the process, Gary and his team were a tremendous asset. They coordinated an appraisal to assist with a pricing strategy, an engineering inspection to make sure there were no hidden issues with the house. After several offers had fallen through due to a cosmetic issue with the exterior of the house, they helped me find another inspector to confirm the structural integrity of the home and roof. Once we had a deal, we faced several challenges with the buyer, buyer’s settlement attorney, and the reverse mortgage company. When I could have envisioned an agent withering at the issues, Gary was exactly the opposite. He remained, calm, resolute, and professional. He looked at the challenges as learning opportunities – a great perspective. He even gave me a few pep talks when I really needed them. All told, Gary Lanham Group will be my realtors for life. I couldn’t have imagine working with anyone else, and I would highly recommend Gary, Jed Rubin, Eileen Mulkey, and the rest of the GLG team. You won’t be sorry!

USER flknight954 -Bought and sold a Condo home in Lauderdale Lakes, FL.

Gary is professional & kept me informed of the entire sell & purchase process and was readily available when I had questions or concerns. I highly recommend Gary Lanham for your real estate needs.

USER michael6914 -Sold a Multi Family home in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Great realtor with expert knowledge of all areas of real estate and the process. Sold my home in one day which I attributed to pricing right and having pulse on buyers within a price range.

USER 20141024133020327 -Sold a Single Family home in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Gary Lanham is extremely knowledgeable and his expertise enabled me to coordinate selling my home in Ft. Lauderdale and buying another in Sarasota, all within less than 60 days. The closings were within two weeks of each other. I honestly don't think many realtors could have done something like this. Very impressive attention to detail.

USER 9881282 -Sold a Single Family home in Boynton Beach, FL.

Gary and his team were absolutely amazing in their expertise and service in selling my home. They went above and beyond the call of duty and took so much of the stress away.

USER laynecub -Sold a Single Family home in Oakland Park, FL.

We first met with Gary and his team several months before listing with them. We appreciated their patience and always friendly, never pushy check-ins. We wanted to make the right decision about a realtor, as we were selling a home from across the country. Once we were ready to list, the process was exceptionally fast as we listed, sold, and closed all within a month. We had multiple offers within days after listing and sold at full asking price. From the start, we knew we chose a great team with Gary and his associate, Lynda Somers Donohue. Their enthusiasm, professionalism, follow through, marketing expertise, and advice on prepping the house and pricing it right for sale stood out from other realtors. They showed exceptional graciousness and responsiveness during the entire sales process. The photos for the listing were beautiful and the description was well crafted. None of our questions ever went unanswered, and they guided us well all the way through.

USER germant824 -Sold a Single Family home in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Without hesitation I highly recommend Gary Lanham and his team of associates at Caldwell Banker! Gary has a cheerful, can-do, attitude backed with years of real estate experience in the Fort Lauderdale real estate market. He is trustworthy, dependable, professional in demeanor, and has a special talent for taking the anxiety out of the real estate transaction. Perhaps more importantly, I always felt as though Gary and his team had my best interest in mind throughout the process. My house was older and presented a few challenges, yet Gary and his team crafted a personalized plan to market my house while addressing any issues he thought might deter buyers – and it worked! Remarkably, they brought multiple offers to table making me a very happy seller!The best real estate experience I’ve had to-date! So, thankful to have found a great realtor and new friend! Great job! Gary!!

USER apenland2 -Sold a Single Family home in Coconut Creek, FL

Gary was my first go-to realtor because of his knowledge, ability to price right, character, and passion about his business. He represents his clients with vigor and honesty; he had a buyer and a contract for my home within 21 days. He came highly recommended and absolutely would not send people to anyone other than Gary.

USER coffeecj -Sold a Single Family home in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Gary and his team were very knowledgeable with real estate in the area. He made a great video of the house and it was listed within a week of my decision to sell. He has excellent negotiation skills and was very professional, pleasant and quick to respond to all the questions I had throughout the entire process.

USER jtvcr6 -Bought and sold a Single Family home in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Gary is very honest and the hardest working professional around. Not only did Gary sell our home fast, he sold it for the highest price per square foot for South Middle River. Gary and his team worked every minute until closing day and everything was seamless

USER michael sweitzer -Bought a Single Family home in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

I started looking for a realtor - thru friends, family and online searches. Gary was a recommendation from a friend but also happened to be on my short list from the online search and reviews. What was of particular interest was his extensive use of digital media and the internet. This was important as I would be doing most of the home search from out of state. I first contacted Gary in March knowing I wouldn't start a serious search until June, but wanted to get him primed with what I was looking for. He utilized the next couple months to get me familiar with current listings in area, generally talking me thru the various pros and cons of each neighborhood. For the houses I thought were interesting, he took the time to do a personal visit and do a video walk through of the house - pointing out both the pros and cons from his perspective. This was a great feature and I highly recommend taking advantage of this feature if you don't live locally. When I was finally able to schedule a visit to Ft Lauderdale in June, I told Gary to go ahead and load up the schedule to see as many houses as we could in two days. We visited 10 houses in that short period. I then narrowed the list to three key houses of interest that we then went back to on that third day. Made a decision and made an offer on the house that felt the most comfortable for me. Unfortunately, the seller wasn't in the mood to deal so that offer eventually fell through despite Gary's strong efforts to make something happen. I felt like I needed to step back and think things through at that point. Gary was patient through that part. Then, a week later, he found another property that had almost all the features of that first house but with less deferred maintenance to address. Long story short, another visit followed just two weeks after that first visit - offer made, counter, counter, deal done! A couple of contingencies (inspections, appraisal, etc) that Gary helped set up and even attended each of those! The closing happened less than 3 weeks from starting the search in earnest. What was important: Gary LISTENED to my needs, concerns and interests; he didn't waste my time with houses that would clearly not meet my needs; he handled so many of the details that it was the most painless home buying experience I ever had; he responded almost immediately to any questions or concerns I had; and he handled it all in professional, polite, and honest manner. I'm happy to say I recommend Gary without any reservations. And, I look forward to having him over to the new house when I get moved in as I now consider him as a friend as well as my realtor!

USER Thomas D -Bought a Single Family home in Tamarac, FL.

My mom decided she wanted to move to the Fort Lauderdale area to be near family. I wanted to make sure I found a real estate broker that was going to find the right house for her, understanding her needs. She had a list of requirements. She wanted a full house (not condo), no steps, with garage, pet friendly, near to Fort Lauderdale, friendly neighborhood, well maintained area and reasonable living expenses (as she is retired and on a budget). It took only 1 conversation for Gary to know exactly what she needed, wanted and most importantly, what she could afford. She came down from NC just to search for homes with Gary. SO it was important we looked at the right properties as to not waste time. Gary did just that. The Budget, Neighborhood, Pet Friendly and all the other Requirements were met and my Mom now is the owner of the cutest home in Tamarac, minutes to the rest of the family. PS, She closed in record time. I would definately recommend Gary Lanham to help your family members find their "right" home too.

USER katemascarenhas -Sold a Single Family home in 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

When my husband and I turned to Gary, our house had been sitting unrented for a year and we had no idea whether to invest in it to raise the resale value or to just sell it as is. We felt paralyzed and did basically nothing at all for the whole year, until we met Gary. Gary helped us feel so comfortable working with him, he empowered us to take necessary actions in a timely manner, and he got our house photographed and listed within 2 weeks of meeting with him! We had 2 full asking price offers within 2 days of our house being listed on the market and by the next month we closed on the sale of our house for exactly what we were asking for. Thanks to Gary, we are now free of the anchor that kept us feeling stuck for so long and are now living our dreams in an area we love. Gary has a charismatic personality and is very professional. I'd recommend him to anyone in need of a great Realtor in South Florida.

USER apenland2 Sold a Single Family home in Coconut Creek, FL

Gary Lanham proved to me that he is not only an exceptional realtor but a patient one as well! He covered all the bases, made sure all the details were taken care of during the process of the sale of my home. Excellent negotiator and pleasant to work with. He even returned phone calls while he was out of town temporarily and took care that all pending issues were addressed. His team was also very helpful in keeping me calm before closing with a difficult buyer. Great job, Gary!

USER dwhipplejr -Helped me rent a Multi Family home in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

I highly recommend Gary Lanham and his team of agents at Caldwell Banker. They found me the perfect home based on my location and budget needs. I couldn't be happier with my experience. If you seeking a knowledgeable and reliable realtor, especially if you are new to the Fort Lauderdale area, I suggest you consider Gary and his team!

USER kimcaruthers -Bought a Single Family home in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Gary is our go-to person for real estate in our neighborhood. He's a nice person, very professional, and a pleasure with which to work. He helped us find a new home closer to the beach, when our boys moved out on their own. He has also helped us by conducting a market analysis of our home for the purpose of a possible future sale.

USER adamgail -Sold a Single Family home in Oakland Park, FL.

My wife and I listed our house in Coral Heights with Gary and his team earlier this year. The personal attention and flexibility that Gary displayed were what stood out to us the most. Gary cares for his clients and that translates to his work. We were pleased with the results of our transaction and the advice we got from Gary on how to handle any unexpected surprises that arose during the process was spot on. I would highly recommend Gary and his team for either side of a real estate deal in the Coral Heights/Oakland Park area.

USER 0072832 -Sold a Single Family home in Davie, FL.

I had a very complicated company move... I couldn't have done it with Gary Lanham and his group. They were on point with the negotiations and came out better than expected. It was also difficult to close the deal due to my new company's relocation specialist but they communicated with them and sealed the deal. I can thank them enough. I sometimes joke they not only were they my realtor but, at times, my therapist.

USER mleach10 -Sold a home in FL 33311.

I was very ill and needed to sell my condo quickly in order to purchase another that was suitable given my health issues and finances. Gary was kind, intelligent, profesional and honest. I was impressed how quickly he sold a very difficult property in a weak market. I appreciated Gary's efforts as he went above and beyond to move the property!

USER tblanche1 -Bought a home in FL 33304.

5 stars are not enough to rate Gary! This was my first home purchase and Gary took the time to listen to my needs and every concern. He made me feel completely comfortable with every step of the process and his rofessionalism and negotiating skills are top notch. Gary will always be my real estate agent and I will continue to recommend him to everyone.

USER Bill Mc Donough -Sold a Single Family home in Oakland Park, FL.

Gary sold our home the day of the Open House! He was exceptionally well prepared and knowledgable concerning the Corals. We could not have asked for any more in a Realtor.

USER vgquinn -Sold a Single Family home in Oakland Park, FL.

Without hesitation I would recommend Gary Lanham to anyone who is buying or selling real estate. His professional demeanor, his can-do approach to selling real estate, his positive and cheerful attitude turned a very stressful situation into an enjoyable experience. If you need an extremely knowledgeable and committed real estate professional who is trustworthy and dependable then look no further. Gary Lanham is your man!

USER jimbonva -Bought a Condo home in Oakland Park, FL.

Gary Lanham helped us find a condo to purchase for spending the winter in the greater Fort Lauderdale area. What made him stand out - beyond his warmth and helpfulness, his expertise and experience - was his detailed knowledge of the market, particularly his specific awareness of the properties about which we inquired, in such areas as the prospects for stability of investment in light of the decline and rebound in real estate markets in the last several years, the strength of their homeowners' associations, the soundness of their management, the characteristics of the residents, and the quality of construction. All of this was invaluable in helping us to find the perfect winter vacation home. Gary goes above and beyond to be helpful and comprehensive in representing the best interest of his clients. I can recommend him without reservation and continue to be grateful for his outstanding work on our behalf.

USER adinkidsinc -Bought a Condo home in Oakland Park, FL.

Gary Lanham knows his stuff. He helped to identify my needs, lined up properties and helped me find what I was looking for. He is a very honest person who is hard working and loves what he does. Gary devoted his time to me and had great negotiating skills. I got the property for $32,000 under asking and he suggested we have an appraisal done and that made a big difference. I would use Gary again. I recommend him highly.