Reviews
“I couldn’t say enough good things to properly express our dealings. This is the 3rd deal I have done with you and Steve. My Jasmine property was with another realtor for almost a year with no luck. I switched to West Bay Realty and it was sold within 30 days! Steve was great to deal with when we bought West Lake. I think both the seller and the buyer got exactly what they hoped for in the deal. Following Ian, we were in crisis mode and looking for a place to live and the West Bay Realty team helped us get into our new place in less than 3 weeks from starting our search. Steve and Greg don’t disappear once the sale is done. They are there to answer questions and ensure everything goes smoothly. I know Sondra and I would never use anyone else!”
~ Mike & Sondra G., West Bay Club Buyers & Sellers
“A friend and I very spontaneously walked into West Bay Realty (late on a Saturday afternoon, I might add) looking for a community for HER. We were greeted first by an extremely friendly receptionist followed shortly thereafter by Greg Backus. Upon sharing our reasons for visiting, Greg quickly provided a thorough description of the West Bay Club community and proceeded to show us photos of a property that just happened to be what one of us was looking for. Not my friend who we were initially shopping for, but ME. My significant other and I subsequently purchased the property in Jasmine Bay South and are happily settling in.
Greg was the key to this. Had it not been for his demeanor and graciousness on that first day, we may have missed out on what is the perfect home. He responded to subsequent texts, phone calls, and emails immediately and arranged for us to see the property on Mother’s Day! Steve was a part of the process, too, as he was the one who took time from his own Mother’s Day celebrations to make sure our schedule could be accommodated.
Throughout the entire buying and moving process with West Bay Realty, we experienced the best customer service we have ever received - not just in a real estate transaction, but in any business transaction, period. We have been beyond impressed with their attention to detail and the immediacy of how any issue or question is handled. We count ourselves lucky to have found West Bay Realty and will always be grateful to Greg and Steve for the part they played. Thank you!”
~ Keith W. & Joy G., West Bay Club Buyers
“I had the tough task of selling a family condo in Naples from several states away. Steve and Greg made the process incredibly easy and sold the property immediately. Every time I needed something, they always delivered a thoughtful solution. I highly recommend them to provide sound advice and more important deliver results. Thank you both for the help!”
~ Greg R.
“Thank You for a job well done. From the beginning of the search process through closing, we were extremely satisfied with Steve & Greg's expertise and patience as we went through our first Florida home buying process. We appreciate all of your efforts and will gladly refer West Bay Realty when our friends are in the market. Thank you again!”
~ Jeff P., West Bay Club Buyer
“Thank you doesn’t even begin to express our heartfelt gratitude to Steve and Greg. Their guidance and patience in helping us find our dream home has been incredible. Steve and Greg have been with us every step of the way. We will be forever grateful for the time they spent with us over the past 2 years to help us find the perfect family home to share with our children and grandchildren. Thank you!”
~ Lynn & David A., West Bay Club Buyers
“We are delighted with the condo we purchased in the Jasmine Bay Towers! Steve and Greg were amazing, and we really enjoyed working with them. They made the whole buying experience easy and comfortable. They continued to assist us after our closing, and we are very grateful for their attention to detail. They were referred to us by friends who purchased in West Bay Club and we will certainly recommend them to our friends."
~ Cristina de S. and Lou V., West Bay Club Buyers
"We first met Steve Horn in 2010 when he represented the seller during the purchase of our condominium in West Bay Club. We were so impressed by his understanding of the real estate market in our community that it was easy to trust him and Greg with the purchase of our second West Bay property and sale of our condo last year. Steve and Greg are personable and professional and understand the importance of analytics and building relationships to ensure client satisfaction. It was a real pleasure to work with them both!"
~Jack & Julie H., West Bay Club buyer and seller
"I love absolutely everything about my brand-new home. I love the community of West Bay Club, all the great events they have, the beach club, the pool, the fitness center, the pickle ball, tennis, golf, I can go on and on. Honestly, the house and the club are more than anything I could have ever dreamed of. Steve Horn has been amazing though the entire process including after purchasing. Steve said from the beginning, "we will make sure your house is perfect" and he did! I had many concerns before purchasing and felt unsure about a long list of things, but not even one of my early concerns were an issue. Steve took care of everything. I love the nature reserve, the shopping nearby, I love that that the community is tucked away, really just everything. My neighbors and I walk around saying “just another day in paradise” and it really truly is!"
~Kevin K., West Bay Club Buyer of new construction in WestLake Court
"Nobody knows more about the West Bay Community and the surrounding areas than Steve Horn and Greg Backus of West Bay Realty. They are a true source of all knowledge. With their diligent help, my wife and I bought a beautiful condo in West Bay last year and we couldn’t be more delighted with our new home. Their engagement and support are second to none, and their help on every aspect, from the purchase transaction to finding cleaning services, is outstanding. We not only have total trust in them, they have become trusted friends, so much so that when our friends told us they were interested in buying a property in West Bay, we had no hesitation in putting them in touch with Steve and Greg. Our friends are now also proud and delighted owners at beautiful West Bay, all due to the diligent, professional and friendly help of the team at West Bay Realty."
~Charles & Mary M., West Bay Club Buyers
"I have been using West Bay Realty for years and I can assure those looking for a good realtor that Steve Horn and Greg Backus at WBR always performed at or beyond my expectations. It seems that they are not happy unless I'm more than happy. They won't disappoint."
~Alan M., West Bay Club Seller
"Working with Steve and Greg was terrific. I felt that they were fair to both buyer and seller. They went beyond their job description when they helped me secure boxes, a car transport, and even sorted out the cable boxes that needed to be returned. Selling my West Bay Club condo was bittersweet. Steve and Greg with all their knowledge, expertise, and kindness made it easier. I would highly recommend their real estate agency."
~Elizabeth S., West Bay Club Seller
"We sold our home in West Bay with Steve and Greg. Everything went very smoothly. In our previous experience, realtors recommend an inflated list price and then came back with proposals to lower the price when the home did not sell in the first 60 days. Instead, Steve and Greg recommended listing for a fair price, based on solid data, and our home sold in the ballpark of the asking price. Steve and Greg were then very good at negotiating the inspection results and corrective actions with the prospective owner. We were very happy with the whole process."
~Maurizio N., West Bay Club Seller
“Steve and Greg, my wife Betty and I want to thank you for the extraordinary job you did as our brokers in finding and securing our dream house and community. We have worked with a number of brokers in the past and you guys leave them all in the dust. Your non pressured style, complete knowledge of the market, your negotiating skills, and meticulous follow through were very much appreciated. An added bonus is your wonderful network of contractors for every household need which has been so helpful ( and economical ) in getting settled into our new home. We would be delighted at any point to speak to potential clients as a reference for you. It has truly been a pleasure to work with you both."
~Marc Bassin
"Recently I purchased a home in West Bay with the help of Greg Backus and Steve Horn. I cannot praise them enough for their help in my purchase. Their superior knowledge of the properties and community were an invaluable resource. They impressed me with their honesty and friendliness. They always had my best interests at heart. They promptly answered questions and went out of their way to be helpful. They delivered excellent service and continued to be very helpful even after the purchase was made.I thoroughly enjoyed working with them and would highly recommend them to other prospective home buyers, friends and colleagues."
~David A Kenney, M.D.
"Our experience with Steve Horn and Greg Backus was awesome - both during the search process and after we closed the purchase of our West Bay condo. Through the search process, we found the guys extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and patient. They listened to our description of what we had in mind and applied their extensive knowledge of the real estate markets across Naples, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers to present us with a number of compelling alternatives. Once we found the property that was right for us, the agreement and closing process was quite painless in part because of their help and advice. After closing, they connected us to quality trades people that helped us with some renovations that we wanted done to our new property. With their help, we were able to do most of this long distance. We found Greg and Steve to be very professional and we had a high degree of confidence in their advice. We would strongly recommend them to others looking to buy in the area."
~Chris F, West Bay Club buyer
"Having owned several properties in Naples over the years, we knew the area and decided we wanted our next residence to be in West Bay Club. We contacted the West Bay Club for a realtor recommendation and were directed to West Bay Realty. We met with Greg Backus who gave us a thorough tour of the club facilities and showed several condos in Jasmine Bay as well as other options in the community. We picked a condo in Jasmine Bay and Greg handled everything while we were in Ohio. We found Greg Backus and Steve Horn to be the most professional and accommodating realtors we have ever worked with."
~Roy and Sue V, West Bay Club Buyers
"I have had the pleasure of working with West Bay Realty for a number of years and can honestly say that Greg Backus and Steve Horn are by far two of the most professional and experienced agents in the real estate business. Their knowledge of the area, diligence, and attention to detail make their customers feel at ease with their transactions. From market analysis to marketing to contract negotiations, Steve and Greg are exceptional in their abilities and go out of their way to ensure the transaction goes smoothly and all parties are happy with the outcome. They are first class, high caliber real estate professionals who are always available to their clients. Regardless of whether you are buying or selling, I would highly recommend Greg Backus, Steve Horn and West Bay Realty."
~Brad and Caroline G, Pelican Sound buyers
"I don't normally write reviews but I was so impressed with Greg's sincerity, honesty and helpfulness, that I just thought I would pass my feelings along to others that might be looking for a good realtor to find their home. Greg is hardworking and I really appreciated everything he did for us before and after closing. I feel he really went above and beyond with his service."
~Lori M, Estero buyer
"Really enjoyed working with Steve and Greg at West Bay Realty. Very professional, excellent marketing of my house, supportive and good follow up. Highly recommend!!"
~Gary M, Estero seller
"My husband, Ron and I highly recommend the real estate team of Greg Backus and Steve Horn for any prospective West Bay buyer. While we were staying in Estero in the spring of 2016, we called West Bay Realty and were introduced to Greg Backus and Steve Horn. Since my husband is retiring soon, we were specifically looking for a condo complex that would allow us to have our dog. In the prior months, I had looked extensively for properties online. As a result, I had a good idea of what I was looking for. For the two of us, the view was very important. We knew we wanted a high-rise tower. We did not want a single-family home. Virtually none of the towers in the greater Naples-Fort Myers area would allow a dog who weighed nearly 60 pounds, except West Bay Club. Greg was kind enough on short notice to give us a complete tour of West Bay Club and to show us the condominiums that were for sale in the Jasmine Bay Towers. He was extremely easy to work with and very knowledgeable about West Bay Club. Although we were not intending to purchase a condo on this visit to Florida, we were fortunate to find the perfect property. With Greg and Steve, the process was seamless. Since we live in the upper Midwest, the inspection and all the paperwork was completed long distance. Greg represented us in our absence and Steve was kind enough to meet us on a Sunday night in November when we arrived for the first time. The two of them were so thoughtful that they even had food in the refrigerator. We consider them friends. We would not hesitate to recommend their team, as well as West Bay Club, to any of our friends who might be interested in purchasing a second home in Southwest Florida."
~Linda and Ron S, West Bay Club buyers
"If you are thinking of purchasing a home and are not sure about which realtor to deal with, may we suggest Greg Backus and Steve Horn from West Bay Realty. We can't say enough about Greg and Steve’s professionalism, true caring nature, and extensive knowledge about our real estate market. They brought these qualities and much more to the table for me and my husband, not just during the real estate transaction itself, but also in the transition to our new home and community. We picked Greg and Steve as our realtors because from the get go they were attentive and quick to respond to all our phone calls and needs. Throughout the home buying process, Greg and Steve went above and beyond! No request or question from us went unanswered. They were extremely responsive and thoughtful in their recommendations and attention to details. They are extraordinarily service-oriented and will get the job done! Very importantly, Greg and Steve will not forget you once the deal is done. We have called them numerous times for recommendations of painters, handymen, plumbers, among other professionals. They have always come through with excellent, timely recommendations. Whenever we had or still have an inquiry of any kind regarding the purchase of our new home, they never hesitate to find out all information they can to make us feel comfortable with our decision. To this day, they still make us feel like helping us is their #1 priority. They even brought a wonderful welcome gift to us in our new home when we moved in! Without any hesitation, whatsoever, we highly recommend Greg and Steve for your next real estate transaction!"
~Chuck and Randi W, Estero buyers
"We have bought and sold a number of homes during the past 25 years and have never experienced such responsive customer service and follow-through as was demonstrated by the West Bay Realty Team."
~Naples, Florida seller
"We were extremely pleased with the level of service and professionalism that Greg Backus and Steve Horn gave us when selling our home. They delivered all the marketing and promotion as promised and made the entire process smooth and painless. Thank you so much."
~Bonita Springs, Florida seller
"We want to thank West Bay Realty for helping us find our winter home. Greg and Steve are experts on local real estate and helped us find the perfect house for our family. We highly recommend them and will gladly refer them to all our Canadian friends."
~Naples, Florida buyer
"Greg Backus could not have done more to help us find our new home and to make the purchase process smooth and rapid. We shopped on Sunday and commenced with the sale on Tuesday. The closing itself was executed professionally and thoroughly. But more importantly, his service does not end with the sale. When we needed directions or suggestions for this and that as we settled in, he was more than happy to help with his knowledge and expertise. We were fortunate to have found him when we began our home search -- efficient, professional and friendly!"
~Steve and Jennifer K, Estero buyers
"My husband and I moved in to our beautiful new home in WestLake Court in June of 2016. We looked at the lot with Steve Horn and fell in love with it and put a deposit down the next week. Steve and Greg sold our Pelican Landing condo in a matter of days and we were rolling with the plans for the new house. We could not have gotten it all done so quickly without them. They both were awesome and are we are grateful for their diligence and professionalism."
~Tim and Beth B, Pelican Landing seller & Estero buyer
"We have bought, sold and built in Estero many times over the last couple decades but we must admit that Greg and Steve went beyond. My wife and I were interested in building and with Steve's help we found a great lot and a terrific builder to customize our dream home. Greg and Steve were there every step of the way and even assisted in finding us a rental while our home was being built. These two are professional, communicative and true to their word. The best team in Southwest Florida by far!"
~Peter and Trina K, West Bay Club buyers
"We just wanted to let other potential buyers and sellers know that our experience with Greg Backus at West Bay Realty has been tremendous. We have bought and sold many homes over the years but this purchase in Naples was completely stress free with Greg handling all angles and helping us every step of the way. With Greg’s help and market knowledge, we found a beautiful condo in Naples. The hands-on customer service and attention to detail was outstanding, something you really don’t see much of anymore. It was a pleasure working with Greg and West Bay Realty. My wife and I highly recommend their services to anyone thinking of moving to Southwest Florida."
~Tom and Lauren B, Tiburon buyers
"I have had the pleasure of working with West Bay Realty for a number of years and can honestly say that Greg Backus and Steve Horn are by far two of the most professional and experienced agents in the real estate business. Their knowledge of the area, diligence, and attention to detail make their customers feel at ease with their transactions. From market analysis to marketing to contract negotiations, Steve and Greg are exceptional in their abilities and go out of their way to ensure the transaction goes smoothly and all parties are happy with the outcome. They are first class, high caliber real estate professionals who are always available to their clients. Regardless of whether you are buying or selling, I would highly recommend Greg Backus, Steve Horn and West Bay Realty."
~Kim R, North American Title Company
"Having owned several properties in Naples over the years, we knew the area and decided we wanted our next residence to be in West Bay Club. We contacted the West Bay clubhouse for a realtor recommendation and were directed to West Bay Realty. We met with Greg Backus who gave us a thorough tour of the club facilities and showed several condos in Jasmine Bay Towers as well as other options in the community. We picked a unit in Jasmine Bay and Greg handled everything while we were in Ohio. We found Greg and Steve to be the most professional and accommodating realtors we have ever worked with."
~Roy and Sue V, West Bay Club buyers
"West Bay Realty and their agent Greg Backus did a tremendous job representing us in our purchase of a home in Vineyards in Naples. I have purchased nine homes and sold six of them so I have a great deal of experience in this area. Without a doubt, this was the best one of all. Greg could not have been more professional. He was on top of every issue and could not have responded more quickly regarding any question we may have had. There was a good deal of negotiating and Greg did a great job. The inspection went smoothly, all issues were taken care of. Not a single problem at closing. Thank you Greg for a job well done."
~Jim and Mary Ellen C, Vineyards buyers
"Steve Horn and the team at West Bay Realty did a great job in selling our empty lot located in the West Bay Club. They are very professional and have an excellent understanding of the local real estate market. They marketed our lot and kept us well informed about all inquiries and interest from potential buyers. We are quite happy with the performance of West Bay Realty and highly recommend them to anyone wanting to buy or sell."
~Timothy D, West Bay Club seller
"We had the good fortune to find and work with Greg Backus, of West Bay Realty, a consummate professional. Greg has a vast knowledge of the real estate market in SW Florida as well as significant insight on the varied amenities offered at all the communities. Most importantly, he pays close attention to the client's living requirements and budgetary limitations and works diligently to achieve the client's goals."
~Norm H, Pelican Sound seller & Grandezza buyer
"Greg and Steve have been my agents for the past 3+ years as I have sold, bought and again sold. Whether being on the selling or buying end of a real estate transaction, this duo is THE BEST. They know the marketplace and they are FULL service. I rate them an A++ and fully recommend them to everyone who asks me."
~Bobbi & Slade B, West Bay Club sellers
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22050 S Tamiami Trail | Estero, FL 33928
(239) 948-9009