Brian and Mary provide a level of service beyond compare. As Resident Island Property Specialists, below you will find just a few of their client testimonials. We would love to have your testimonial included in our website. Click here
Just finished signing the closing documents. I wanted to sincerely thank you and Mary again, for all the hard work you put into getting the cottage sold. It was a wonderful experience being an owner (or bank supported renter) on Useppa and we also owe you for getting us in the perfect spot for our time owning on Useppa as well as solving problems all along the way. Look forward to getting you some rum and toast. Cheers and thank you again. Pat August 23, 2020 In listing a home for sale you hope you select the right team to work with in the marketing and closing of the property. Choosing Brian n' Mary as the listing agent was never a question. They are dynamic team with great resources to draw on and always made market evidence based recommendations and decisions. When the property was listed Brian noticed an anomaly in the deed. He quickly and seamlessly found a swift solution to totally resolve the issue. The closing team was a pleasure to work with and flawless in their work as well as keeping us informed as the process went on. How to describe Bn'M? Candid, Realistic, Market Based Objectivity, Timely Superior Personal Service, Seamless, Flawless, Responsive, Reassuring, Patient, Confident, Experienced! We bought our home on Useppa 22 years ago sight unseen. We came for the Location and Value. Stayed for the community and life long friends we have made. You will never have such great memories as the ones you will build on Useppa, Time for the next chapter. The Useppa chapter is the biggest, deepest, happiest, and most enduring. Thank you! You're the BEST! Carol and Jim Doherty August 4, 2020 As our long awaited visit to Useppa comes to a close, we want to sincerely express our appreciation to both of you. From our first full day together until sadly our departure, you have allowed Debbie and I the opportunity to experience your paradise. We have learned much about the island homes, the sense of community and people we will one day call our neighbors. Although our time together went by quickly your impact on our lives is indelible. We enjoyed our dinner together at the Tarpon Lodge. Your laughter and stories, the moonlit boat ride and your genuine friendship. Thank you for opening your home to us and giving us the full golf cart experience. You both answered our endless barrage of questions which undoubtedly has now directed our future to Useppa. Thank you for investing considerable time and energy into us. You helped us see many homes clearly and truthfully. We arrived thinking we were leaning towards one or two homes only to discover neither one would be the one that actually stole our heart. This new home has certainly set the bar for future visits and our new life on Useppa. Let’s plan on remaining in contact with each other and find the perfect home for us. Again, it has been our pleasure meeting both of you. We look forward to the day we can truly be your neighbor. Debbie & Paul Winter August 1, 2020 Brian and Mary know from their own experience the uniqueness of island living. Moreover, they know useful insights and practices to conduct an island real estate transaction. My purchase of a townhome on Useppa Island was my very first real estate transaction and it was full of excitement, anxiety, and unfamiliarity. Brian and Mary simplified the process to the extent that it was an absolutely wonderful experience for me. I can’t thank Brian and Mary enough for the quality service they provided. Heath Wilder First time real estate buyer February 6, 2020 My wife Kay and I, from New York City, had the pleasure of being sponsored and hosted for a week on Useppa Island by Mary and Brian McColgan who are delightful and gracious. The one word for the experience on Useppa Island that Kay and I kept using to describe this gem of an island is, “Enchanting.” We have traveled the world and the experience we had on Useppa Island, thanks to the McColgans, was one of our most relaxing and peaceful vacations. We shall return! Jock and Kay Miller May 14, 2019 We recently looked at several properties on Useppa with Brian & Mary. The experience was amazing!!! They treated us like family! They live on Useppa, so they were able to do more than just show the properties--they went out of their way to show us an up-close and personal look at what life on Useppa would actually be like. And, they knew all the properties INTIMATELY. They could fill in little details that no other realtor could possibly know-- e.g. exactly when this kitchen was updated, that one could have foundations problems, this one has been scrupulously maintained, that one has deferred maintenance, etc. If you are considering purchasing on Useppa, you would be crazy NOT to use Brian & Mary as your realtors. They are incomparable! Carl & Dianna Carter August 3, 2018 Brian and Mary always went above and beyond. They are more than nice people, they are friends. And friends are hard to come by. It was a pleasure to work with them and to know them. Max Fomitchev-Zamilov June 15, 2018 I have worked with many agents over the years but Mary and Brian are truly “All Star” agents. Their extensive knowledge of Useppa Island, responsiveness to questions, and genuine interest in my family made for a remarkably smooth buying experience. Mary and Brian are true professionals Jeff Powell May 15, 2018 Brian and Mary do a great job before, during and after the sale. They made the process of joining the Useppa family so easy and welcoming. Patrick and Melissa Leach May 5, 2018 Energy, enthusiasm, creativity, knowledge, and experience are skills and traits that Mary’n Brian bring to everything they do. They have been a part of everything that is Useppa - POA, Fire Department, Museum, Fitness Center, tennis, sailing. No one has better insight to the island and its community than Mary’n Brian. They make things happen and get them done. I want Mary’n Brian on my team and at my event! Jim Doherty April 30, 2018 I have seen Mary and Brian McColgan go above and beyond anyone's highest expectations as realtors many times. They are warm, positive and honest in their approach to potential buyers and sellers, and they always take steps to ensure that new homeowners are welcomed into to community. They have been an essential part of the Useppa community for many years and are often mainstays in planning events that bind the community together. Carolynne Krusi April 30, 2018 The McColgan's have been leaders of the Property Owners Association for more than eleven years. They successfully re-wrote the homeowners Deed Restrictions and extended their life. In addition, Brian was intimately involved in the homeowners bid to acquire Useppa Island from the original owners. There is no couple more involved in island life and property sales. Diana and Stu Sheldon April 29, 2018 5 STARS! From the moment we met Brian and Mary, they presented themselves as friendly, helpful and professional—with an appropriate sense of urgency. After calling them from a neighboring island to inquire about a listing, they immediately offered to come pick us up by boat and show us not just the listing but the available inventory and amenities on Useppa Island. After a thorough tour of the Island and its amenities, they patiently followed up until we made a decision to buy. Once that decision was made, they were helpful in concluding a transaction. Brian and Mary are very knowledgeable of the Island, its amenities, the lifestyle, etc., and are transparent with clients in their business dealings. We trust and respect them as real estate and lifestyle advisors. David E. Thomas Jr. April 28, 2018 Hillary and I are very thankful for all the help you've given us in making our New House a HOME we can be proud of. You both have gone over and above our expectations, and for that, we are truly grateful. Brule & Hillary November 12, 2017 Brian and Mary were very helpful with the recent purchase of our Useppa Island Home Very knowledgeable about the island and all phases of the buying process They were awesome throughout the purchasing process and they have been awesome after the closing assisting in many ways My wife and I would highly recommend them for your Island Dream Home purchase Useppa is true Tranquility!!! Ron and Marie Brown August 7, 2016 Brian and Mary are experts in their field! They are top notch professionals, responsive and really fun to work with. Their passion for southwest Florida and Useppa Island is contagious and unmatched! Their customer relationships are not transactional, rather life long. Lee Ann and Doug H. May 28, 2016 We give Brian and Mary five stars***** ! As Useppa Island homeowners since 1999 we have seen their excellent marketing skills and work diligence bring in new and interesting buyers. They are terrific neighbors and friends to us all! Any dealings with them over the years has always been of the highest caliber. Whether working or socializing they always excel. You can trust their judgment and rely upon their expertise. Kay & Charlie C. May 11, 2016 Brian and Mary were a tremendous help in assisting us in acquiring our dream vacation home on Useppa Island. As an experienced commercial broker myself, I deal with realtors on a daily basis and can attest, that the Useppa People team are extremely knowledgeable and experienced agents who care about what they do and the people they work with. They went out of their way to assist us in getting to the island and making sure we had what we needed, post closing to help with the transition. I would strongly recommend them to anyone considering the island life and truly appreciated working with them. Ryan S. June 20, 2015 We purchased our first real estate here on Useppa Island from Brian McColgan about 10 years ago. Brian has lived on the Island for more than 28 years and intimately knows the local values, enabling both buyer and seller the optimum value for their real estate. We have since recommended Brian to close friends who were extremely satisfied with the professional way that their transaction was handled. Walter & Gayle C. June 20, 2015 Brian McColgan, 'the Useppa Man,' was President of the Useppa Island Property Owners Association from 2001 through 2012. That experience, as an owner and an active community leader, makes him uniquely qualified to assist buyers and sellers on Useppa Island. Stu & Diane S. June 12, 2015 Mary & Brian have made a tremendous difference for all of us on Useppa Island. Through their hard work and efforts, Useppa Island has gotten broad exposure and the Island properties they represent are well advertised and marketed. Their communication and follow-up are exemplary. Homeowners and buyers have an advocate working for them and can be confident in their information and commitments. In our experience, they have gone well above and beyond the level of service and responsiveness normally expected. Ron & Cindy C. June 12, 2015 Brian and Mary McColgan are the ultimate in real estate professionalism. My wife and I were introduced to Useppa Island by Brian and Mary in September of 2013, and fell in love. It took almost a year, but in August we closed on our perfect island paradise. Brian and Mary were not only our agents and advisers, but also social coordinators, croquet instructors and local navigators. They are simply the best! Thank you to Brian and Mary. Randy & Lisa Van V. June 12, 2015 I wanted to tell you what a pleasure it was for me to work with true professionals like yourselves. As the Managing Broker of three Michael Saunders offices, I had many challenges that came up throughout every business day and I can honestly say that working together with you, was absolutely a breeze. You handled yourselves at all times with class, integrity and dignity. I truly believe that Useppa Island residents and the Michael Saunders organization are fortunate to have you on their team going forward. Jim Hammer June 12, 2015 We met Brian and Mary representing the seller when we went to purchase our dream home on Useppa. They went above and beyond to make the process as easy as possible. They educated us and prepared us for the unique issues that accompany living in a place like Useppa. They were quick to respond to all of our requests. Since closing (almost a year ago) they continue to support us with advice and answer questions on a variety of topics. We would recommend them to anyone without reservation. John & Fiona March 30, 2015 We bought a Useppa property from Brian and Mary in 2015. Their service was first class over a period of a year, as was their patience! Honest, thorough, reliable they were a great help with every aspect of the process, and continue to offer advice to us as new owners. Maggie & Simon March 30, 2015 Brian was very helpful when we purchased our home on Useppa. When we decided to make an offer on our home, he steered us the right way. We love living on this beautiful island. Vic & Suzy November 25, 2014 You introduced us to the Old Florida Charm of Useppa Island, and the home we purchased. I know your services to anyone in need of a top notch real estate team to buy or sell will be invaluable. Frank G November 25, 2014 I think what was great about Brian and Mary, was that they held our hand every step of the way, and they are fun to work with. They were very good about expectation management and setting deadlines from which we manage our expectations toward, and are very good at keeping the client hopeful that they will sell. Their professionalism, tenacity and diligence are unmatched. We would be a referral for them at any time. We owe them much gratitude on getting the place sold. Lee Ann & Doug November 25, 2014 Your calm and analytical approach led to our decision to buy our newest home on Useppa. Thank you! Dan & Linda O. November 25, 2014 Mary & Brian McColgan are extremely qualified to represent the interests of both vendors and buyers as a result of their longstanding work experience and knowledge base concerning Useppa Island properties. Our questions were answered in a thoughtful, forthright, and intelligent way. My husband and I happily purchased a property as a direct result of the trust we have in their professionalism. As a testament to their professionalism, we have referred all of our closest friends, confident in the integrity and knowledge they will encounter. Mike & Rosa C. November 25, 2014