"We have worked with Steve and Katrina for several years on many mortgage transactions and as a mortgage business owner I would have to say that Steve and Katrina go well above and beyond for all their clients. It is actually a pleasure to work with them on a transaction and we know the Real estate needs are going to be handled if or when issue arises. They are a great team to have on your side if you are looking to purchase or sell."

  -Tony Moore, Colleague

"My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Steve & Katrina when looking for our winter home in Venice. They were extremely responsive and had great selection of homes to view. Throughout the negotiations and closing they were quickly handling any issues that may have come up. Before choosing a REALTOR, we conducted a lot of research online to see who would be the best choice. Steve & Katrina Smith stood out as the best Venice has to offer. Their rankings are excellent, their social media presence was strong, and I could tell they put a lot of work into their listings. After closing on the property Katrina was a huge help in design and color scheme of the interior. Yes Steve & Katrina aren't only amazing Real Estate Agents, but are a sincere, honest caring couple that go way above what you would expect. We feel as though Steve & Katrina aren't only our REALTORS, but dear friends. Needless to say, we would highly recommend their team for either selling or purchasing a new home. "

  -Mike Orr, Client

"Nicole helped me purchase my Siesta Key beach condo sight unseen! Between the struggles of traveling during a pandemic and my busy work schedule, I decided to put my trust in Nicole to help me accomplish my goal of purchasing my first investment property in Sarasota. I was a little nervous at first, but was quickly put at ease with Nicole’s excellent communication and thorough notes on the properties. She toured at least 20 different condos for me, with FaceTime tours of the options that best matched what I was looking for. We found the perfect property within a few weeks of hiring her! Upon arriving in Sarasota and viewing my new condo in person, I was even more thrilled than I expected. She truly understood exactly what I was looking for, and guided me to my best purchase in the area. Her taste and style is impeccable and she truly has a talent for what she does. I trust her implicitly and would buy with her again in a heartbeat. Thank you Nicole and SMHG for the 5 star service!"

  -Kimberly Dinsmore, Client

"Over the course of a few months, I visited the area twice and viewed many properties with Steve. Not yet finding “the one” and needing to return to California, we then used FACETIME and the trust we had in our Realtor to purchase our final retirement home. While we were still in California, Steve and Katrina watched over our purchase as if it was their own. Since we arrived in Florida, Katrina has been guiding us in many ways through the home improvement process at no charge. Actually, Steve, Katrina and their extended team have been involved in helping us in a wide variety of ways. They truly are Realtors that have your best interests in mind and continue to be there for you after they get paid."

  -Robin Lane, Client

"Steve and Katrina are a wonderful team. They are professional and hard working. The process for the sale of our house was painless and very easy. They cleaned and staged our house and made it look so refreshed and new. Katrina has an amazing eye for detail and each room looked wonderful and welcoming. I really didn't think that staging would make a difference in the sale of our home, but I was wrong. I am convinced that the only reason we received an offer after only 1 week on the market was due to the staging. We are grateful to Steve and Katrina for all they did to sell our home."

  -Elizabeth A Rodela Smith , Client

"Steve knows his stuff. He will make sure you find the home you’re looking for and he will stay on top of everything to ensure a timely closing. He was also our landlord during our transition from MA to FL and I really appreciated his friendly, yet hands off approach. He was there when we needed him, always accommodating, but never a bother. His local reputation makes it a breeze to see homes and to secure financing. We highly recommend him!"

  -Ashley L, Client

"Steve Martin Smith is top notch! Highly motivated, highly professional, outstanding outcomes! Will never work with different real estate agent and look forward to working with them again in the future!"

  -Sean Williams, Client

"Finding our Florida home with Steve was such a pleasure. He took time to understand our wants and tailored our house hunting to them. Great experience all around. Our friends came down to visit the area, heard about our experience and contacted Steve and now we have neighbors!"

  -Debra Bither, Client

"Nicole sold my condo for the highest price the complex has seen in 10 years, in only 8 days! She guided us on small changes we could make to the home, and staged it so beautifully. She really knows what buyers are looking for."

  -Oksana Shur, Client

"The Steve Martin Smith Team went above and beyond what we are accustomed to with real estate agents. We had begun discussing with them the possibility of listing our home over a year before we actually did. They provided us with valuable information on improving our home for sale. They even helped us with some of the improvements! We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a real estate team that cares about their clients."

  -David Stuckmeyer, Client

"I met Steve Martin Smith in April of 2017. Steve was very welcoming and kind to my Mom & I when we flew to florida in search of a home. Steve took us through all the Venice area homes & neighborhoods, he provided us with helpful information regarding the houses we looked at, & was able to provide us with suffiency & integrity. Although my mom & I did not find the home we were looking for, Steve told us we could come back sometime next year to look again; he told us he would be glad to help the second time around. 1 Year later in February of 2018, we flew back to Florida & once again Steve put the time & effort to work with us & guided us in finding our dream home. That same year we met his wife Katrina for the very first time & she was just as astounding as Steve. There was a house on the market right next to theirs which they both showed us they invited us over that house in the evening for a bonfire. It was an amazing night. Steve & Katrina are amazing i’m grateful for them."

  -Angelina Russo, Client

"Steve Martin Homes Group was great to work with. Relocating from 2,000 miles away isn't easy, but Steve was a great help along the way on our journey to becoming official Floridians!"

  -Beth Warden, Client

"Steve is the real estate agent to contact if your looking to buy a home. He is highly educated in Florida real estate and is a big asset in your search for a new home. I met Steve at a open house. Steve is extremely friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable and tells it how it is. He even has his own podcasts and you tube videos for the buyers to learn valuable information. Check out Steve Martin - Real Estate Agent Man under YouTube you will be glad you did. I highly recommend Steve."

  -Andrew, Client

"We used Katrina and her company to stage our home when we were selling. Katrina is very professional and she has an exquisite eye for design. Her attention to detail is remarkable and she makes your home look amazing. We had no idea that staging a home would have made such a difference. We had several offers and had a contract within 10 days of being on the market. We couldn't have been happier. Working with Katrina was easy and she did a phenomenal job! We would use Little Black Dress Home Staging again and recommend them to everyone."

  -Beth S, Client

"They were able to sell my grandmother’s house quickly even during the Coronavirus pandemic. They were able to clean up the house, make repairs, coordinate sub contractors and even did several small jobs personally to get everything ready to go on the market. They staged the house beautifully and got results quickly. Being over 4 hours away and not able to manage the day to day projects necessary to get the house ready was a little concerning for us but Steve and his wife know the area well and did a great job taking care of everything and were able to sell the house faster than we expected during a very unpredictable time in history. They were very receptive to our concerns during the process and delivered results very close to the expectations set forth at the beginning of our dealings with them. Kudos to this team and what they were able to accomplish during such an unprecedented time."

  -Gary M (North Florida), Client

"Nicole Smith and her team are the extreme in service and knowledge of the listing and buying process. I am forever grateful with the service they provided to me as a homeowner.They spent a year educating me on my downsizing options, and helped me through the entire process of having my new home built. The VIP full-service home preparation I received to get my 30 yr old home ready to market was superb; from detailing, styling, curb appeal and the secret to making an old tile floor look amazing. This team knows how to attract buyers. When it sold, I was ready to move into my new home with ease. They do more than just hang a sign and host open houses. They care about their customers. They are easy to work with, accommodating and fun. That is why they will always be my real estate team!"

  -Carmen, Client

"We were thrilled to find the realtor, Steve Martin Smith & his wife Katrina. After interviewing several other well-known local realtors, we immediately noticed their strategy was different. Steve has incredible creativity & energy and Katrina is a decorator/stager. They have an amazing in-person AND online ‘out of the box’ presence. (Don’t just take my word for it, google Steve to see more details on him and his great team.....). The condo we were selling had potential, but it was dated. I’m a not a decorator, but Katrina is! She recommended some minor improvements and staged the unit beautifully. Less than a week after it was listed, it sold at the price we wanted! In fact, there were two interested buyers, so they sold another unit in our building that had been on the market for months! In addition to being SO competent, they were also fun to work with! Our neighbors want to use them now, and we want to stay in touch! "

  -‘Christine , Client

"This team treated my family like we were their family and not just another costumer. They clearly had our best interest at heart and earned our trust from the start. We had a rocky mortgage process and they gave us nothing but patience and understanding always providing any assistance possible to make the process flow. Their communication throughout the entire process was great and they were always available to answer any questions in more than a timely matter. I felt very confident in their knowledge and honesty. They made purchasing a home a truly enjoyable experience. "

  -Jenn , Client

" We have had the best experience with Steve, Katrina and Nicole! They accommodated every request we had. Living out of state, we purchased our home sight unseen based on our relationship that was formed and Katrina's recommendation. We highly recommend this family team that can be trusted and depended on. We will partner with them in any future real-estate ventures! Mike and Cynthia Shick"

  -Mike Shick, Client

"I am forever grateful for these wonderful people, Steve and Katrina. A death in my family made it my responsibility to sell a home. Not only did Steve and Katrina accomplish the sale but they went above and beyond in helping me through a difficult time. They handled everything with professionalism and a caring attitude. I would highly recommend Steve and Katrina for your real estate needs."

  -Cynthia Groman, Client

"En vacances en Floride, nous avons rencontrés Katrina et Steve pour notre projet immobilier. Malgré la barrière de la langue, ils ont pris le temps de nous comprendre et après quelques visites bien ciblées, nous avons acheté une maison de village. Avec une totale confiance, nous avons laissé Katrina s'occuper des travaux et de l ameublement qui fut une réussite et une grande joie à notre retour en Floride. Ils travaillent en famille et sont géniaux. Très professionnels et humains, si vous avez des projets, maisons ou appartements avec ou sans travaux, je vous les recommande vivement. Une Belle Rencontre. Françoise et Pascal"

  -Françoise, Client

"Our house is 7000+ sq. ft., and the thought of getting it ready for market was overwhelming. Katrina has a well proven system for handling everything – decluttering, deep cleaning and decorating. She took a formidable task and made it manageable. Years of experience allow her to see things from the home buyer’s perspective and make the changes that make the home very appealing to buyers. She has a gift for using color and form to make a home look beautiful. The quality of her furnishings and accessories beautifully enhanced our own, and made the house look current and attractive. She even designed our landscape and directed the landscaper on changes that vastly improved our curb appeal. Nobody, I mean nobody, works harder than Katrina and she is an absolute pleasure to work with. Her staging is top notch. Anyone wishing to maximize profits on the sale of a home would be wise to hire Katrina and Little Black Dress. We give her five stars, two thumbs up and a standing ovation!"

  -Susan Connors, Client

"Steve & Katrina were wonderful to work with in selling our home. They understood the local market and were attentive to listening to our questions and ideas. Any time that we contacted them, they responded quickly, and even moved our car to our new property while we were out of town. During the process, Katrina staged the property perfectly. We always felt that they had our best interest at heart. They proactively notified us when it was apparent that a price adjustment was required to market the property. Shortly thereafter, the property sold. We would highly recommend their services when it is time to sell your property."

  -Dan B, Client

"My wife and I bought in a nice mobile home park a fews back when we moved to Florida. In the past 2 years the lot rent had risen tremendously. Although we desired to own a single family home in Venice we did not think we could pull it off with the market being what it is. Several months ago my wife started to tell me about conversations she was having with Steve Martin Smith that were beginning to give her hope. To me it just didn’t seem possible, considering the craziness of the local real estate market. Then it happened, Steve had a signed listing agreement on a house that he thought we had a shot at. We quickly applied for a mortgage with our bank and were given bad information from the loan officer. Fortunately, Steve saw right through it and suggested a better lending option for us. We were approved for 100% financing. Incredible! Then Katrina jumped in to improve the listing of our mobile home, which we had to sell quickly to make this all work. (END OF PART 1)"

  -Geoff L. ( part 1 of 2 ), Client

"Steve and Katrina treated my family like we were their family and not just another costumer. They clearly had our best interest at heart and earned our trust from the start. We had a rocky mortgage process and they gave us nothing but patience and understanding always providing any assistance possible to make the process flow. Their communication throughout the entire process was great and they were always available to answer any questions in more than a timely matter. I felt very confident in their knowledge and honesty. They made purchasing a home a truly enjoyable experience."

  -Jennifer, Client

"Can I give 10 Stars? What can I say, I feel BLESSED I had Steve and especially Nicole as my Realtor to help me buy my "Baller" home in Venice. John and I couldn't have asked for a better team and so thankful their expertise and sense of urgency to show us homes landed us in our forever home. Thank you all so much!!"

  -Leandra Zemlansky, Client

"This amazing team found the home we’ve been looking to find for years! Their tireless effort and unrelenting persuit to put this deal together made us both believers that Steve and Katrina truly care about their clients. You can tell they have a true passion for Real Estate, but more than this, they have a passion for the people they work with. I have recommended them to friends and family and will continue to do so. "

  -Kevin, Client

"They are very thorough, knowledgeable, helpful, honest, and extra patient. They really care about your need and will find the best for you. They will go literally over the moon just to be sure you are happy. Cause your happiness is their number one goal. Even after closing no matter what you need they are gonna be there for you. Forever. We appreciate Y'all Smith Family and huge thank you for helping us finding the perfect home. "

  -Vanessa Botos , Client

"Steve Martin Smith and Katrina Smith are truly the dream team of realtors! My husband and I call them Mrs. A&B because they have gone Above and Beyond our highest expectations! Katrina's cosmetic rehab of our home was a total transformation from drab to sparkling! The top notch photographer beautifully showcased our home and grounds! Steve and Katrina's reputation for integrity, knowledge and the ultimate in service is well deserved. We will call on Steve and Katrina for all our real estate transactions and encourage our friends to enjoy the superlative experience of the dream team for their real estate needs!"

  -Mary Jean, Client

"We met Steve Martin Homes through a recommendation. Katrina answered the phone as if she knew us for ages. They sincerely treated us like family. We felt so comfortable with their knowledge of the area, the market, the HOAs, community, extended community, and value, that we bought our condo "site un-seen." They helped us with setting up the inspection; went to the site to see it through; phoned us when it was done and set up any repairs that were needed. They prepared us with contacts for local TV, electric, internet, water, etc. Certainly above and beyond what I expected from a real estate agency. Especially being out of state, it was a comfort knowing we had someone reliable to call - even now, I know they would answer if we had a question."

  -Dr. Gina Spindler, Client

"Steve and Katrina are amazing!! From the moment I spoke to Steve till this day they both treat us like family!! A little back round my house hunt was difficult and we did not have a lot of time to leave our rental. Steve emailed and contacted me everyday with new listings, from searching on Sundays with my children to rushing and offering to pick up my kids from school, they did everything to make sure we met my schedule. Once we finally found a house it didn't end our contact. I don't know any other realtor who was waiting at the house on closing day to help clean (and I mean scrub), they even recruited the help of their daughter Nicole - it was huge to me as a working mother of 3. This ended up not being a transactional relationship but a lifelong friendship. Katrina is still available to me for tips on renovations in my house and Steve has popped in my job just to say hi! I cannot express the amount of gratitude I have to them both!"

  -Kim Belmer, Client

"Nous remercions vivement Steve et Katrina pour leur travail. Nous venons de signer notre deuxième maison avec joie après avoir vendu notre condo en un temps record. Ils nous ont accompagnés tout au long de cette vente et même après. Nous pouvons compter sur leur présence et toujours avec efficacité, surtout avec gentillesse. A big thank-you Françoise"

  -Francoise D, Client

"How did I get a $245,000 cash offer in 8 days on a house that was maybe worth $200,000 two months earlier? As a retired Real Estate Agent, never have I seen this level of dedication to helping a customer prepare their home to put the most amount of profit in the seller’s pocket. Not only did they give me excellent advice on the improvements needed prior to listing, they invested over $5,000 of their own money to make my property shine. This was my first experience with a real estate team that has a home stylist concierge service. It was incredible! Katrina was the project manager for my tired home’s month-long make-over. She knew who to call for everything, inside and out. After all the improvements were completed and the property was cleaned spotless, Katrina staged it to perfection. SMHG put $20,000 in my pocket that I likely would have never seen without their personal investment in my dated home. Now I understand what other reviews mean that say “they go above and beyond”. "

  -Clark, Client

"As a probate attorney in Michigan, I recently had to locate a Realtor in Sarasota County to manage the sale of a client's property. After a quick google search, Steve Martin Homes Group was the third number I called and the first to answer the phone. The video that Steve sent of his first visit showed an extreme amount of rodent droppings and other issues. He presented the options to sell the property as-is or fix it up and increase the salability and profit margin. I chose the latter and was not disappointed. Steve oversaw the rodent remediation and Katrina managed the entire rehab process which included, roofing, flooring, appliances, painting, electrical, plumbing and more. I also chose their standard staging package and never regretted my decisions. The place looked amazing when they put it on the market and it sold for a great price in only 9 days. My clients and I were very impressed with the results that SMHG and Little Black Dress Home Staging obtained for them."

  -Michael Colton, Michigan, Client

"The Steve Martin Smith Team went above and beyond what we are accustomed to with real estate agents. We had begun discussing with them the possibility of listing our home over a year before we actually did. They provided us with valuable information on improving our home for sale. They even helped us with some of the improvements! We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a real estate team that cares about their clients."

  -David, Client

"Steve is very knowledgeable in the Realestate market and more... he makes you feel comfortable asking any questions of concern and comes through with the facts. His humor and personality are Infectious and he is a true professional. I highly recommend him when you are ready to sell or purchase a home!"

  -Marie, Client

"I had not considered home detailing as an added service to look for as I was searching for a real estate agent to list my father’s home after he passed.  Being out of state as it was listed with another agent for 6 months, I was not completely aware of the condition of the property, inside or out.  When I called Steve to get involved, the pictures and videos that he sent me of the property were eye opening.  I now had a much better idea as to why it had not yet sold.  Steve and Katrina managed a home detailing process that made a major difference in the way my father’s house was now presented to the public.  The detailed cleaning, painting, landscaping, and more caused my kids to say “now it looks like Grandpa’s house again”.  We had a buyer in less than 30 days.  I doubt there are many real estate teams that offer the same level of service as Steve Martin Homes Group.  If they service your area, I highly recommend that you call them before choosing your next real estate agent."

  -Rosanne D, Client

"The Godfather of real estate! Had the greatest pleasure working with Steve and Katrina! Everything went so smooth and seamless! We are a forever client to this duo!"

  -Cynthia Williams, Client

"Wonderful dealing with Steve & Katrina. Katrina did a great job staging our home to sell. They made our move easy and sold it at a great price in a timely manner. They made great suggestions for movers, title companies, etc. etc. Thanks again, Steve and Katrina. Well done."

  -Linda Privetera, Client

"I have to confess, I rarely take the time to write reviews. I am happy to make an exception for Steve. My husband & I just left spending the weekend with him. We all instantly hit it off. Steve and his supportive team/ wife were such an answer to our prayers. He could not have been more thoughtful and accommodating. We are over the moon excited about our new home. He made a very arduous process fun and hassle free. We felt like we had concierge service. For those who may not feel you need a realtor in our age of information would be sorely mistaken. It was Steve who made this transaction happen for a buyer in a seller’s market."

  -Molly Merkert, Client

"Steve and Katrina did a terrific job in selling our home in just three weeks in a highly competitive market. Great to work with, highly professional, willing to go the extra steps for you (and having sold 12 homes before this, we know!)."

  -Paul & Cecilia Amatangelo, Client

"... We were approved for 100% financing. Incredible! Then Katrina jumped in to improve the listing of our mobile home, which we had to sell quickly to make this all work. Even though she was not able to make a dime from it, she spent several days prepping it as if it were an expensive house they were listing. They could have sold their listing to hundreds of potential buyers and probably would not have had to work as hard to do it. I wish I could also write a review for the seller, as they were kind enough to allow us to purchase it without a bidding war. Steve has said that they’ve been blessed with some of the nicest customers in the world. I tend to believe him. I don’t know how many agents can do this, but it is apparent that Steve Martin Homes Group is excellent at caring equally for both the buyer and seller to get everyone to the finish line. This team cares about their customers and they work passionately to help them."

  -Geoff L. ( Part 2 of 2 ), Client

"Steve Martin Smith and Katrina Smith are very very good at what they do. This was our first home purchase and we were nervous apprehensive and not all that confident we could do it. Then we met Steve. He is extremely knowledgeable and easy and fun to work with. He and his wife won our confidence and were with us every step of the way. Start to finish and i should mention that Katrina is very knowledgeable about renovating and repair work should we need it in the future. They have remained in contact like someone else mentioned and we feel like we gained so much just by knowing them. We now have a beautiful home in a great community that we never thought would be possible until we met them. They literally made our dream a reality and we are so happy in our new home."

  -Amy Jones, Client

"Steve & Katrina did a great job selling our home. It was a pleasant experience and it was priced right to sell within a timely fashion. We were extremely pleased with the ease of working with them. They are great people and were totally honest with us regarding the pricing of our home, Great team!"

  -Vic & Linda, Client

"Steve and Katrina truly understand the meaning of the concept of "exceptional customer service!""

  -Cindi Rogers, Colleague

"I was hoping to move to Florida from out-of-state, and while I ultimately did not make that move, it was certainly not because Steve and Katrina didn't go above and beyond on my behalf! They were very consistently responsive, attentive, ready, willing and enthusiastically able to explore the various homes in which I became interested via online viewing. My unique wants and needs were respected and their portal for viewing available homes was a huge time-saver. Steve and Katrina treated me like a friend whilst providing excellent professional and courteous services at every step. I would highly recommend them to anyone interested in buying or selling a Sarasota County home."

  -Sharon, Client

"Steve, Katrina, and team are best in class! The FL real estate market is very dynamic and Steve helped us navigate the process from start to finish. Not only that, but we’re over 1,000 miles away, and Steve was quick to offer virtual showings until we found the right house! If we buy again in FL or sell, you better believe we will be utilizing Steve his team! 100% recommend Steve to any person pursuing real estate in FL!!!!"

  -Sean Forney, Client

"Steve and Katrina’s energy and enthusiasm level is second to none. They go above and beyond in all measures. You call, they pick up on the first ring. You have a problem they help you solve it quickly. They are simply a magnificent force in helping others like us making a flawless transition into a new home. Thank you both for being so very special!"

  -Rick & Jackie Bontekoe, Client

"We used Katrina and her company to stage our home when we were selling. Katrina is very professional and she has an exquisite eye for design. Her attention to detail is remarkable and she makes your home look amazing. We had no idea that staging a home would have made such a difference. We had several offers and had a contract within 10 days of being on the market. We couldn't have been happier. Working with Katrina was easy and she did a phenomenal job! We would use Little Black Dress Home Staging again and recommend them to everyone."

  -Theresa N, Client

"Several months ago my wife started to tell me about conversations she was having with Steve Martin Smith that were beginning to give her hope. To me it just didn’t seem possible, considering the craziness of the local real estate market. Then it happened, Steve had a signed listing agreement on a house that he thought we had a shot at. We quickly applied for a mortgage with our bank and were given bad information from the loan officer. Fortunately, Steve saw right through it and suggested a better lending option for us. We were approved for 100% financing. Incredible! They could have sold their listing to hundreds of potential buyers and probably would not have had to work as hard to do it. I wish I could also write a review for the seller, as they were kind enough to allow us to purchase it without a bidding war. Steve has said that they’ve been blessed with some of the nicest customers in the world. I tend to believe him. "

  -Geoff L., Client