Charles Rutenberg Realty

Amie Lenhart

I have worked under Charles Rutenburg since 2019 and they have a great support staff and great training.

O I

Superb Company! This Real Estate company has over 2,000 agents so like anything there will be good and bad. Great office Staff and support.

Realtor - Charles Rutenberg Realty (MachineTrader)

Great Brokerage!

Vero C

Recently I worked with this agency in a transaction in Port Richey. The seller was represented by Mr. Alberto Baalbaki, I feel obligated to leave this review because the closing date was full of uncomfortable events. To begin with Mr. Baalbaki was MIA on closing date, claiming that he had jury duty, closing date was agreed upon almost 1 month before. Then owners were still in the process of moving out (which I didn't make a big deal and left after signing the documents) but what really got to me is utilities' accounts that was not taking care of, I found out the day after closing, when I went to the local water office to set up the account. Then a member of the sellers' family acted confrontational towards me, as if I had to ask them to get this done. Meantime, the agent was still MIA, bombarding my agent with text messages. What really sadness me is that previous owners were a sweet couple, they moved within 1 block from the property, hopefully this is the end of it. I think both parties were put on the hot sit and there was lack of information. Any confrontational & uncomfortable situation could had been avoided if the seller’s agent would of guide his clients on planning, and on what to expect before, during and after closing the transaction. As buyer I complied with every pre-requisite asked by the agency, in fact some of the ask such as proof of escrow prior home inspection was provided so the inspector could have access to the property. Needless to say, I understand that Florida market is “hot” but when seller’s agents act as if they are entitle to anything without even showing up in confrontational situations, I had to say something. If you are a first time seller, ask for referrals and choose someone who will guide you and protect your piece of mind throughout the process. RE is stressful as it is, but it gets more difficult when you are doing things solo. Good luck!