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Tim Ekelund
Top Recommended
LPT Realty
Usually responds within 1 hour
Pensacola
, Florida
Years of Experience
14
Transactions
1,275
Single Family Homes
97%+
5.0
(
17
 reviews)
Language
English
Spanish
Counties served
Santa Rosa
Escambia

About

Tim Ekelund

My name is Tim Ekelund. I am the Broker/Owner of 1st Class Real Estate Gulf Coast, and a REALTOR® with over 15 years of experience serving clients throughout Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Pace, Milton, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, 30A, and the entire Emerald Coast. Over the course of my career, I have helped more than 1,000 buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals, with over $500 million in closed sales. I am proud to be part of LPT Realty, where my focus has always been delivering exceptional results through expertise, honesty, and personalized service. As a qualified real estate company, We are ready to assist you with all of your real estate needs. As an involved member of this community, we are more than able to provide you with any and all information concerning the ins and outs of your new neighborhood. We am largely involved with our highly esteemed volunteer programs and organizations within Pensacola, FL and surrounding areas. Our approach is customized for each client; our solutions are never one-size-fits-all, and we pride ourselves on doing whatever we can to make the home buying or selling process as easy and fun as possible for you! Give us a call or send an email when you are ready to visit some homes or to schedule a free home selling consultation. We look forward to working with you!

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Tim helped me buy a home

Tim is an AWESOME agent and I would HIGHLY recommend his services! He was prompt, responsive, and very good at explaining sometimes complex details. He made sure my concerns were addressed and corrected. He fully supported my long-distance move, collaborating with other experts and services I needed. He is a great partner and a good listener! Thank you for helping me secure my forever home. I can’t wait to move in.

Tim helped me buy a home

An amazing buying experience! Tim’s knowledge of the local area was critical in narrowing down the right neighborhood for us. His meticulous attention to detail, coupled with his client-first approach, ensured no stone was left unturned and every question was answered. He was available any day of the week at all times. He earned my complete trust throughout the entire process. Tim carries my highest recommendation—he will never steer you wrong!

Tim helped us buy our first home

Great working with Tim and his team buying our first home. They helped us every step of the way. I definitely recommend using their services.

Tim helped us buy a home

We had an outstanding experience working with Tim Ekelund! From start to finish, he was professional and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to help us find the perfect home. His attention to detail and expert guidance made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Tim to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the Pensacola area!

Tim helped us buy our first home

We were pretty nervous going into the process of becoming first-time homeowners, but Tim was absolutely amazing! He was with us every step of the way. He communicated so well that we never felt confused and explained everything in detail. He was always available—even while on vacation. Tim worked hard to negotiate a closing where we didn’t have to come out of pocket and even got us money back from our earnest money deposit. Tim is amazing and the person to go to when you want to buy a home, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer.

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