Jeff Kakos

4/23/26John Kardasz

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It was pleasure to work with Jeff, he went above and beyond his expertise was phenomenal. I would highly recommend them and would only use him as my real estate broker. He made the whole process. Stress-free and easy explained any questions. I had can't see enough about jeff and hanging gardens

12/9/25Leslie Hu

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If you’re looking for an agent who truly cares and goes above and beyond, I couldn’t recommend Jeff more!
I had such an amazing experience working with Jeff to sell my house. He was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and thorough every step of the way. I never felt left in the dark. he was always available, quick to respond, and patient with every question I had. His guidance made the entire process so much smoother than I expected!
I remember one time he took the time to vacuum around my door ways after a showing. It was a small thing but it meant a lot to me and it spoke volumes about how much he cares about his clients, his professionalism, attention to detail, and pride in the work he does!
I’m truly grateful for all of his help!

10/31/25Douglas Bishop

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Jeff was absolutely amazing during the selling process. I truly appreciated his communication, flexibility, but most of all his professionalism. Hands-down, Jeff and his team are some of the most highly skilled and professional realtors in the area.

10/30/25Dave Brown

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I asked Jeff Kakos to be my buyer's agent when I decided to move across the state to the Port Huron area in 2023. He helped me find the perfect home, and I couldn't be happier. During the search, he kept me in the loop about new listings that met my criteria, via text or with a quick phone call. He communicates well and knows a lot about the different neighborhoods in the area. When the right property finally came along with everything I was looking for, I was eager to make an offer as soon as possible, and he was able to do that on the spot with his laptop. The rest of the process went smoothly, and I would definitely use Jeff again if I decide to move in the future.

Update 2025: I moved away from Port Huron, and I used Jeff as my selling agent. He did a fantastic job once again. Easy to work with, very thorough, and it was another smooth transaction. Thank you, Jeff!

10/3/25Angie Chmielewski

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Jeff Kakos was helpful and encouraging during the sale of our home. He’s professional, intelligent and kind, I highly recommend him!

6/10/25Tom Cartmell

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6/10/25Carrie Schneider

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Jeff has always went above and beyond when it comes to taking care of his clients, he has sold a number of properties for me and Will definitely be calling him back someday if I need any kind of real estate sold!!!❤️

6/10/25John Furlano

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Jeff Kakos was the best to work with. He handled every step for selling our home from properly marketing it, to closing the deal! Thanks Jeff!

6/10/25Hayden Hustad

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Working with Jeff at Hanging Gardens as a first time home buyer was an awesome experience!

6/10/25Phyllis Ledyard

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Moved out of town. Did all transactions with Hanging Gardens Real Estate remotely. Was completely satisfied with everything.

3/17/25Shannon Mejeur

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This is the second time I have used their service. They put your interests first and are supportive throughout the process. I would not use anyone else going forward.

2/25/25Judy Callender

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I 100% recommend Jeff Kakos with Hanging Gardens Real Estate. He found a buyer for my home on the first day it went up for sale, helped me get through all the paperwork and steps I needed to sell my home, made sure I got a good price, and even kept the fees low. If I ever need to sell a home again, I would definitely go to him!

2/3/25Kimberly Barber

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Jeff is simply AMAZING! He sold our house in less then 7 days and was available to us 24/7. He didn’t charge garbage fees or anything extra. Even with the new home purchase he stood behind everything that we wanted done and fought to get it for us. You won’t find anyone more honest, helpful, fun and knowledgeable than Jeff! He is by far the #1 realtor in the area! Thank you Jeff for all your help, time and understanding! We APPRECIATE YOU!

10/20/24Pam Nolen

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Great home buying experience. Jeff helped us understand the process, explain mortgage related terminology and provided great recommendations to allow the process to move quickly.

10/17/24Kurt Eppley

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I highly recommend Jeff Kakos for your real estate needs. He has a firm grasp of the local market. He is thorough and professional, and keeps you informed through the whole process.

9/22/24Matthew Coulthard

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Jeff is an excellent Realtor. I would recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home. He did and outstanding job assisting us in both the sale of our current home, and the purchase of our new one! He answered any and all questions we had anytime we asked him. He is very knowledgeable about the housing market, the way it works, etc. He walked us through every step of the process with ease; and for that we will be forever grateful to him. He is hard working, punctual, dedicated, caring, honest and trustworthy. We are so happy we chose him to be our realtor! We would choose him to advise and represent us again in the future without hesitation.

9/9/24Kristie Steary

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We were blessed to have Jeff recommended to us and we had such an amazing experience! Jeff helped us set a realistic price when selling our house and we accepted one of multiple offers, above asking, just 4 days after putting our house on the market! He was professional and kept us in the loop every step of the way. If you want the best realtor in the Blue Water area, call Jeff! You’ll be so happy you did!

7/20/24Christopher Gearhart

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BRAVO!!!!! Jeff Kakos at Hanging Garden Real Estate sold our home in Castlewood Estates. He walked with us through the entire process...every step of the way. Communication was great, and the whole experience was fantastic....zero issues, zero delays. We highly recommend Jeff! Thank you SO much!!!!

7/20/24Skylar Bakko

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Jeff Kakos helped us get into an amazing home. I appreciate all his insight and honesty through the entire process and all the homes we looked at.

5/30/24jeffrey hall

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If you are buying or selling you shouldn’t be using anyone but Jeff Kakos! Got us sold in less than a month and made the whole process super easy!

5/3/24James Sopha

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Jeff Kakos deserves more than 5 stars, and will be our Michigan real estate agent for life!

Jeff patiently showed many homes across St Clair and Sanilac counties to my wife and I over the past year, and provided insightful market analysis and recommendations.

When we finally found our house in Marine City, Jeff expertly handled the negotiations, coordination, and communication that ensured a successful on-time closing. We now have a home we love in a great town thanks to Jeff!

4/30/24Brandon Winters

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Jeff and his team were a pleasure to work with and we always recommend our clients looking to move to the Port Huron area because of their professionalism, market knowledge and excellent communications.

4/12/24John Stuewer

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Jeff was exceptional. I never felt pressured. He always had time to show us a house or answer any questions. He was very knowledgeable.

4/12/24Jeannie Rowe

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A friend recommended Jeff at Hanging Gardens Real Estate. Jeff walked us through the selling process and helped us to understand how he determined market value. He was very responsive whenever we had questions. He sold our house within 1 day with multiple offers! He kept us informed during every step of the process.

4/10/24Josh Messner

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Jeff Kakos at Hanging Garden Real Estate sold my commercial property. Jeff held excellent communication throughout the entire process and in my opinion had the most professional representation of my property. Undoubtedly Jeff always had my best interest in mind before, during and after the sale. He also helped me secure a lease after the sale of my property. Jeff has earned my business for life, residential or commercial. I think the best part of selling my property with Jeff was the lifelong friendship that was forged along the way. Thank you, Jeff!!

3/22/24Ryan McInnis

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I can't say enough nice things about how Jeff treated me. He spent over a year giving me advice and showing me properties with no expectations. He always promptly answered questions and arrived at showings. I never waited for anything. His solid advice actually informed many of the choices I made for my investment. I know without a doubt that he had and continues to have my back. Trust is a difficult thing to find and I found that with Jeff. He listens and asks a lot of questions, so there is always great communication there, which I believe is key to finding satisfaction in this type of endeavor. I will always go to him and highly recommend him to everyone.

1/17/24Amy Nash

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Jeff is amazing. He is well informed, helpful, kind, punctual and professional. I felt like the only client with whom he was working. (Which is very far from the truth!) Jeff kept me updated every step from beginning to end. His communication with me was outstanding. I would highly encourage others to contact Jeff when they are in the market to buy or sell real estate.

12/18/23Vickie Eichhorn

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Jeff Kakos was our realtor in selling our home in Michigan. Jeff will go above and beyond to help you. He sold our house in one day. He kept us informed and was very kind and compassionate He llooked out for us and made our move easier. I would trust Jeff again to sell if we lived in Michigan. He still checks up on us. A great guy

12/16/23Debi Thomas

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If u want the best to sell your home Jeff is the person to do that..he is all about what is the best way to sell your home...I highly recommend him ..he did a great job selling ours

9/23/23Coleta Hlywiak

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Jeff made selling our mom's house as easy as it could be. We live in ohio but he kept us informed and up to date every step of the way. I thank him again for easing us into letting go of our mom's beautiful home.

9/23/23Tammy W

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Jeff was very professional every step of the way. He knew we lived out of state so he kept us updated daily.
I would highly recommend Jeff, even though he's a Michigan fan 😂
Thank you for making this difficult situation a pleasant one.
Tammy

9/18/23Kelly

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I would highly recommend Jeff Kakos for any buyer/seller. Jeff worked so quickly and efficiently at getting my house listed just right. He hires in a professional photographer , whom takes high quality pictures of home. Jeff was never pushy, rude or all about getting deal done asap to earn his commission. He was genuinely kind, understanding and there to assist me along the journey. His work ethics are superb. Jeff kept me up to date on everything, calls/text/emails, explaining everything as It was happening and never dropped the ball. Jeff is absolutely the best realtor in st.clair County, probably throughout Michigan. Look no further then hanging gardens! Thank you Jeff!!

9/16/23Anna Dingman

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Jeff Kakos was wonderful an honest with me. Let me know everything that was going on throughout the process. Great person, I would recommend him as your realtor

8/29/23John H. Decker

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Wow! WHAT A PRO! Unfortunately my mother has been in assisted living and we decided it was time to sell her condo on the St. Clair River. I live over 600 miles out of the area and inquired locally as to whom might be able to help us with evaluating my mothers condo. Jeff was referred to me by a trusted person who worked for a local title company in the area. That title company knew Jeff well and highly recommended Jeff to me saying "he is one of the best (if not the best) in the State of Michigan. I called Jeff on the title company recommendation and Jeff immediately dropped everything and responded to our inquiry. He came the same day to evaluate the condo and start his market assessment. I was impressed with Jeff immediately. Jeff was "dead on" with his initial evaluation of the "fair market value of the home" and was honest about how to put it on the market at a "fair" price. Within hours of our initial conversation with Jeff he had come to me with comparable sales in the area validating the price he suggested we list the condo. I was so impressed with his expertise we listed the home with him. We did meet a couple of other realtors but ultimately selected Jeff. We received offers on the condo and we accepted the most qualified buyer at very, very close to the full asking price with ZERO contingencies. The sale was consummated and closed within a month. Jeff kept me up to date almost daily on any activity and the progress of showings of the condo and the ultimate sale. The sale was completed without one hitch. I am a senior executive in a major financial service firm in the USA. I have transacted numerous real estate purchases and sales in my past and I deal with numerous professionals in many fields. Jeff is one of the most professional and educated individuals I have ever had the honor of dealing with in his industry. He is the ultimate real estate professional. I hope I will have the opportunity to do another transaction with him in the future. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a honest and true professional. Jeff, wishing you continued success! All the best, JHD

6/30/23Mike Strutz

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Jeff has been great through the whole process. Didn’t even meet him until it was all done. Very kind and trustworthy gentleman. Made it a great experience;) Tnx jeff

6/27/23Tiffany Fournier

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Jeff is honest, knowledgeable and communicates in a very timely and detailed manner. Excellent experience working with Jeff!

6/27/23Geri McIntosh

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I want to thank my realtor, Jeff Kakos, for an amazing job. The sale of my condo went very well. From the listing through the closing, perfection. Thank you Jeff, thank you!

5/18/23Mike Sandler

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Working with Jeff was an amazing experience, he knows what he is doing and puts everything he has into making sure you get exactly what you want.
I highly recommend Jeff Kakos for buying or selling real-estate!

4/24/23Taylor H

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I am a loan officer and Ms. Jessica Freehling was the realtor for my clients purchasing their first home! Jessica is AMAZING and I would recommend her to anyone! She really took the time explaining the process to my clients and it helped everything run so smoothly! Thank you again Jessica.

4/18/23Eric Decker

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Jeff and the Hanging Gardens team were great to work with. From our first meeting Jeff was focused on making sure we understood the current market, trends and selling process. Jeff was always available to answer questions and make sure we were happy and most importantly comfortable with what was happening in the sale of our home. Jeff has an amazing passion for real estate and truly understands the market. Jeff provided fantastic guidance regarding the listing price of the home, staging and listing timeline. We couldn't be happier with the service we got from Jeff.

3/27/23Marine Won

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My wife and I had our aunt’s home to sell in Port Huron, Michigan, and move her into assisted living. This would be difficult, especially since we live in Orland Park, Illinois, 335 miles away from Port Huron. We’ve had some experience in buying and selling homes, but that was many years ago. Now we’re in our 70’s.

We had several challenges. Distance, getting the house cleaned out, possible estate sale, doing any necessary repairs, moving our aunt to assisted living and selling her home for the best possible price in a timely fashion.

We researched the internet extensively to find a highly rated realtor whose professional experience would guide us through the process.

Jeff Kakos from Hanging Gardens Realty, Port Huron, Michigan is the highest rated realtor on all the internet sites with excellent reviews.

We met Jeff at our aunt’s house for the first time and within an hour, we signed a contract to sell. We knew immediately he was outstanding. From the initial contract to closing was 34 days. He had a time-tested plan to sell, right from the start, with excellent communication at every turn. Phone calls, emails, and text messages. We could not have been more pleased. Jeff managed the sale from start to finish. Pricing, negotiating, help with necessary repairs, thoughtful suggestions and more.

Jeff Kakos from Hanging Gardens Realty is the ultimate real-estate professional.

3/13/23Henry Alva

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Thank you Jessica and Jeff. I enlisted your company to sell my house and find us another house. I did this in the middle of winter, one sale contingent on the other. Prospective buyers had to make an appointment based on our comings and goings, and our pet. With all these cards stacked against them and a fluctuating market, Hanging Gardens went to work.
Jeff and Jessica treated us like family. Jeff explained each process step by step and was instrumental in preparing us for walkthroughs.
Our home sold in less than 30 days and Hanging Gardens found us another house to buy in that same 30 days. Jeff never left our side so we always knew what was happening.
We are now in our new home and consider Hanging Gardens part of our family.
We couldn't be more pleased.
Thank you Hanging Gardens.

3/11/23John Bambusch

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Great service, very professional and fun to work with.

11/1/22Travis Fleury Lopez

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I worked with Jeff and Jessica, who went above and beyond to help me navigate the process of buying my first home. There weren't any crazy fees and they helped me to navigate a dispute with the sellers even after the purchase. 5 star experience from start to finish!

9/30/22Will Haz

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The way things should be done!
I find most people and services these days lacking, falling short of my minimal expectations.
I found Jeff to be very knowledgeable, professional, direct and swift to reply. He was patient, answering all my questions in detail as well as continuously updating me along the way without having to contact him first.
I am very please with his assistance selling my home in a very timely manner. I would not hesitate to use him again or recommend him to anyone I know.

8/29/22Jeffrey Erickson

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Jeff was great to work with through the entire process of listing our home all the way through closing. He has a strong knowledge of the housing market in the Blue Water area and fought to get us the top-dollar for our home. His communication throughout was excellent and we couldn't have been happier with the support he provided us. If you are looking to buy or sell, you should be calling Jeff and his team.

1/12/22Jed Oles

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Jeff at Hanging Gardens was awesome. From initial contact all the way through the sale processes. He went above and beyond to make sure that we understood everything that was happening and what needed to be done. What could have been a stressful time selling our house and buying a new house was made simple and easy. Thank you Jeff, for everything.

1/4/22Ryan Monzo

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I needed help selling my property. I called Jeff and he had it on the market almost immediately and had it sold within a few weeks and closed within a month. I would highly recommend his services.

8/27/21courtney hazlinsky

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Had my house listed within a week and sold within another! Couldn’t be happier with the attention they gave for my house and made sure I understand the entire process the whole way through.Jeff and Jessica are the best!

7/21/21Allie Pace

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There are not enough good things to say about Jeff Kakos and Hanging Gardens Real Estate. We were blown away by Jeff’s work ethic, responsiveness and expert knowledge of the housing market. We needed to sell our house fast, and we accepted a cash offer above asking price within 10 days of our first call to Jeff. He was sure to walk us through every step of the process and checked in often, both before and even after our sale. He is a personable guy who truly cares about his clients. If we could give him 10 stars we would, because he’s that good!

7/4/21Kim Maley

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From List To Sold in ONE Day!!!
Jeff Kakos of Hanging Gardens Real Estate led me through every step of the process, from list to close. He is knowledgeable, patient and knows this market. We had offers on a specialty property within hours of the original listing. He navigated the process and taught me a lot about his industry.
If you are looking for a qualified realtor with integrity and knowledge, contact Jeff. You will be amazed!

6/14/21Sam Schlosser

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Jeff Kakos with Hanging Gardens is absolutely incredible! He went out of his way to find an amazing deal for us and worked hard to ensure everything was handled smoothly and efficiently. Jeff took the time to explain all aspects of the home buying process to us and made it very clear and simple to understand. He is down to earth and really cares about what is best for his clients. When we're ready to move, we will definitely contact Jeff for our next deal. Can't say enough good things about Jeff and the Hanging Gardens team.

5/16/21Mary Fultz

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We had a great experience with Jeff Kakos with the selling of our parents home within days of the house being listed. He was thorough, friendly, knowledgeable and amazing to work with from start to finish. We highly recommend Jeff for any of your real estate needs.

5/13/21Melissa Jasper

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Jeff Kakos is professional and knowledgeable about the Market in Port Huron area. His communication is wonderful. He made the whole process of buying real estate effortless for me as a buyer. You don’t have to look further, he’s your guy. 10/10 would recommend!

5/6/21joy karalunas

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12/16/20Amber Mackey

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Jeff is amazing! He was able to sell my house within hours of listing it. I trusted Jeff with his market value and we got top dollar for my home. More than other agents estimated I'd get for it! Jeff was always honest with me, patient and on top of everything. He is easy to communicate with and incredibly knowledgeable of the market right now. I loved working with him and look forward to continuing to work with him as a buyer now!

12/1/20Tracy Spaulding

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Superior level of service with honesty and reliability. Jeff handled every aspect of the sale of our home which sold in 24 hours! Excellent communication throughout the process. I highly recommend Hanging Gardens Real Estate!

11/24/20Jamis Wolfe

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Extremely helpful throughout the hole process of selling my house.

11/9/20Sarah Bassil

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Jeff with Hanging Gardens Real Estate is above exceptional! Jeff listened to what we wanted, offered helpful details, explained every aspect and was professional. Jeff was in constant contact with us and was never over bearing.
We are returning customers and this time around we sold our home and purchased our second home all through Jeff. I would not recommend anyone else.

10/22/20Ashley Bakko

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We can’t speak highly enough of our experience with Jeff. He was very knowledgeable throughout the entire process and made himself available for questions whenever needed. He truly made all the difference in a great home buying experience.

If you are looking for someone who is personable and honest, Jeff is the right guy for you! We highly recommend him for your real estate needs.

3/7/20Justin Bakko

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Excellent level of service and knowledge from start to finish. Zero complaints and would happily work with Jeff and his team again.

1/21/20Brenda Schumacher

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Jeff Kakos was awesome, he was at my home within 30 minutes of the first call. Walked me though every step of the selling process. And the house closed six days ahead of schedule!!!!

1/5/20Mark Renkert

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Jeff was the best. From day one to closing he was responsive and upfront about every aspect of the Home sale.My Realtor for life! Thanks again Jeff!!

11/19/19gant robert

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Jeff is a wonderful person and a great agent. He helped to make the process of buying my home simple and enjoyable. There are several reasons why I would recommend Jeff to anyone but the main reason is his professional integrity! He responded To all my calls and text messages in very timely manner. Every step of the process from pulling comparables, to completing the purchase agreement, to scheduling inspections all the way until closing was all completed with the same level of professionalism! If you are looking for a true professional look no further than Jeff Kakos and Hanging Gardens Real Estate! Thanks again

7/1/19Cherilyn Charles

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Great people they explain everything they are very thorough and friendly they're very involved with the seller and excellent communication they are definitely for the people they are working with!!!!

6/6/19Bryan Wak

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Jeff has been great to work with every time we meet! Sells quick with very little hassle.

5/19/19CB

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Jeff sold my parent's home for us at full price and in a short time.
Totally recommend him.

5/11/18Hannah Wheeler

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Hanging Gardens Real Estate prides itself on honesty, trust and compassion. When you are ready to list your home or find the home of your dreams, ANY agent in their close-knit office can be of great, professional service to you. Not only do these agents always look out for their clients best interests, they also SAVE you money! Other real estate agencies can end up charging you compliance fees, just to work with you, but you won't find that at Hanging Gardens. When you form a relationship with a Hanging Gardens Agent, you win big on every level and feel confident with your huge life decision.

4/8/18Buzz Stanko

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Great Office and the professional leavel of its agents are tops. Would highly recommend them.

2/13/18Kay Davis

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Jeff Kakos has been fantastic in helping me find my dream home!. I found his honesty and dedication extremely refreshing and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a real estate agent who truly wants you to find that perfect place to call home! Thank you, Jeff!! Much gratitude!

2/13/18Sara Davis

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Jeff Kakos has been very awesome with helping my Mom find a house to call home. The first time we both met him I knew he was a great person and real estate agent because he was honest with my Mom. I can't wait for my Mom to have her house and see what she does with it! Thank you Jeff!

2/13/18Stacy Simerson

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Jeff was awesome and did everything he could to get us the right house to call home.