Testimonials

Hear what our clients are saying about us.

Lindsay W.

Erik Hyatt was wonderful to work with, highly recommend. He had lots of patience with me during my home search. I really did end up with the best deal out there!!! Thank You Erik.

Heather B.

Aaron & Val with Island Pineapple Realty are beyond 5 stars. They helped us sell and buy a home at the same time. As overwhelmed as I was, both were not only a hand to lift me up when I felt like I was drowning, but also a shoulder to lean on and a kind, reassuring voice letting us know that we are not alone. They never made us feel like we were not important, they answered all of our questions and helped make sure that we were educated and felt comfortable with every step. With the sale of our old home, they helped us with staging and helped us get top dollar for the purchase of our new home. With our new home, both Aaron & Val made sure that all of our boxes were checked and that our new home was one that was solid and our forever home. They make sure that you are heard. They are a great addition to our community and provide a true 5 star service. They have connections in every aspect of both selling and buying that are beyond helpful. THANK YOU AARON & VAL!! Thank You are two little words that mean so much.

Mike S.

Aaron is a true professional. His responsiveness, knowledge, and negotiating skills, are second to none. You can rest assured that you are in good hands working with him. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to my friends and family.

Susan G.

There are not enough words to express our appreciation for Valerie and Aaron. Their kindness, their professionalism, and their patience with me was simply amazing. They never gave up and they were always so positive. It was a difficult market, but they were always there and would answer any questions I had. They helped us get our home ready and was always willing to pitch in and help us. Not only did we get two amazing realtors but we ended up with two wonderful friends. Thank you so much. God bless you both.

Isaac R.

Erik went above and beyond to help find the home for my wife and I. He treated us like family and helped make the home buying process less stressful. He made himself available and was clear in his explanations. Highly recommended!

Dawn C.

I would recommend this team in a heartbeat. We had open and honest discussions throughout the process of listing and selling the house. With a difficult market they were frank about the circumstances and honest about the viability of various offers we received. Their advice made inspections and closing go smoothly. The most unexpected was when they offered to complete repairs that may have caused a problem. Very professional and personable. Thank you for being the reason we can celebrate closure!

Naomi J.

Gina Lees is absolutely amazing! She was pivotal in making a smooth transition from Minnesota to Florida. Not only did she help me to find the perfect place to call home but she went above and beyond by ensuring I had the resources I needed to settle into the wonderful community of Melbourne Beach. Her excitement, passion and commitment for this area is contagious and her ability to be a soothing guide to a new life is a gift. She is trustworthy, knowledgeable and dedicated to all those she serves. I am so grateful for her!

Matthew P.

I have worked with many realtors over the years, both selling and buying. I chose to work with Aaron & Valerie Young at Island Pineapple to sell my home in Indialantic in 2024 based on their knowledge of the area and their personality. I chose very well, Aaron and Valerie were great to work with, their marketing was exceptional and dedication and hard work with open houses as well as helping to get an article in the local paper about my house that drove interest in the property. Most importantly, they are genuine. I strongly recommend Aaron & Valerie to anyone who is looking to sell or buy on the island in Melbourne.

Laurel M.

Pick Island Pineapple Realty; you won’t be disappointed! We were so pleased with Aaron and Val and others that helped from their team. This was a very big decision for us. Selling what we thought was our “forever home”. But with the help of Aaron and Val they made the whole process go smooth and calmed our emotions. They were never pushy. I highly recommend listening to Val’s expertise on staging and to declutter what she suggests. It’s worth it! We couldn’t imagine doing this without them. They truly care about us and our home that we had so many memories in!

Joelle M.

Island Pineapple Realty helped make our dreams come true! From the beginning of the process to closing, Aaron and Valerie were dedicated to exceeding our expectations. Their expertise aided us in selling our condo in a difficult market, and their persistence and negotiating skills landed us the house we thought was out of reach. They were always just a text away when we had a question and communicated quickly and effectively. We were also able to interact with several other members of their staff and found them all to be knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. Thank you, Island Pineapple!!

Wendy H.

Aaron and Valerie were a blessing from soup to nuts. Their patience and acumen are unparalleled. Through the entire process we never once felt anxious and the icing on the cake is that we got exactly what we asked for. We are selling another house in the spring and there is no question who we will hire. This was the easiest sell thanks to Aaron and Valerie.

Mike W.

Erik Hyatt, of Island Pineapple Realty, is an extremely qualified and professional real estate agent. He's friendly with an easy going way, he's also patient and will bend over backwards to get you any information you may need. I was an out of state buyer and worked with Erik for over a year. He hung in there with me and found what I was looking for and negotiated a great deal. I was so pleased with the experience of working with Erik I referred a close family member for an upcoming home search. I can't say enough about this guy, he's really good.

Robert B.

Aaron and Valerie are one of the Space Coast's best kept secrets. They are transparent and supportive. And they know how to stage a home to sell. Aaron had the patience to work with us for several years as we couldn't find anything worthwhile. We ultimately settled on building in Viera. The build took about 9 months. Aaron helped us find the build we loved, help stage our home to sell (which we did - on time), and helped us find a rental to bridge the time between sale to close on the new home. Throughout our experience, I found Aaron to be a trusted friend. And someone who was willing to navigate us through the dicey moments of real estate. Without a doubt, if I ever moved again, I would partner with Aaron and Valerie. They are one of the best kept secrets in Brevard.

Alejandro M.

What can I say Gina Lees and Aaron what a Powerhouse team, not only are they extremely professional but they were/are very patient with me and assured me every step of the way which is very important to me which is exactly what I needed to make the best decisions for my situation you guys are the best thank you so much can't wait for closing on june 7th

Jeremy C.

We are thankful that we had Aaron to help us buy our first home. He demystified the homebuying process and helped us feel comfortable and confident on closing day. He was always easy to get in touch with and flexible with our schedule for showings. We never felt rushed or pushed into any decisions or timelines. He did his best to equip us with all the knowledge we needed to make our big decision and gave us space to think things over in our time. It gave us great peace of mind to know that he was in our corner throughout the process.

Sue J.

Gina Lees was truly exceptional. I was referred to her by acquaintances who were familiar with her expertise in the Space Coast and condominiums. I was impressed with her level of knowledge and the amount of data that she had about the market and about condominiums. It was a no-brainer for me to work with her since I was set on buying our first investment rental on the Space Coast. Gina did an incredible amount of information gathering and delivery of the information was straightforward: present the info and talk about pros/cons/strategy for moving forward. Gina really treats the situation like she is purchasing the property – she will look out for you and have your best interests in mind.

Elena A.

Gina Lees provides excellent service! In addition to all her real estate experience, she was a former property manager with her own company. She has numerous professional contacts and a knowledge of what renters and buyers want. Gina walked through our rental property and made suggestions on improvements to make the unit more marketable and easier to rent. Not only did she recommend an excellent contractor to do the upgrades, saving us time and anxiety, she even met me at home improvement stores to help with selections on some of the fixtures - which was above and beyond her responsibilities to us as clients. While I was recovering from surgery, she even handled maintenance items for our new renters for us! Gina has certainly exceeded our expectations, found us terrific long-term renters who love our property, and we absolutely recommend her.

Megan D.

Aaron helped my family find a bigger rental to better fit our family. He communicated with us every step of the way and was prompt responding to questions and reaching out to the realtors of the houses we were interested in. He made the process a breeze! Definitely plan on using Island Pineapple Realty again when we are ready to buy our home in the future! Thanks Aaron, you’re the best!

Jonathan I.

Aaron and team were incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, insightful and patient. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Aaron and would recommend him to anyone.

Jody H.

My husband and I decided we wanted to rent for an entire year to decide if we really wanted to buy in Florida. Gina Lees was the Realtor® we chose. She was fantastic! From finding us the perfect property, helping us with the lease and answering any questions. She didn’t stop helping once the lease was signed. She helped us with utility hookups, local activities and made it an easy move in experience. She had our place cleaned from top to bottom a day before arrival and even left lunch and goodies for us as she knew we had made a long drive. I will absolutely use her for all of my real estate needs in the future.

Marina N.

Being first-time home buyers and new to the area, working with Erik Hyatt with Island Pineapple Realty was an absolute delight. He was always prompt in his responses, insightful about design and construction details, and incredibly thoughtful and kind. Erik expertly guided us through every step of the home buying process after we made an offer — maintaining a calm and reassuring presence that made everything feel seamless. We're so grateful to Erik for helping us find our dream home in Satellite Beach. Thank you, Erik!

Sandra H.

After 291/2 years in Brevard County, my husband and I decided to sell our family home. Aaron and Val were our stronghold by stepping us through the process of preparing the home for sale as well as supporting us right to closing day. Their professionalism, sensitivity plus availability to our needs eased the process that can be a very stressful experience. Thank you Aaron and Val.

Robert L.

Erik Hyatt and Island Pineapple Realty have provided my wife and I with professional and exceptional service in selling our home. Erik hit the ground running and we had a full price offer in a matter of a couple weeks following a couple open house events. Erik has continued to provide service above and beyond what we expected and stayed right with us, helping us get through all the technicalities of selling a home. Erik's faith shows through in all he does. If you are in need of a Realtor® then look no further.

Luz A.

I'm incredibly happy with the best Realtor® I have ever had, Gina Lees. Gina is in every way home hero. She went above and beyond, was attentive and conscious of what I needed to buy my home. My expectations were met for 2023. Gina opened up a new door to my life with a perfect first time home here in Florida. I appreciate everything she did and continues to do advising me.

Alex S.

We were referred to Aaron by a friend who both bought and sold their home with him in the past - and now we know why. Aaron is everything you would want in a real estate agent. He listens attentively, gives you his undivided attention, and makes deals happen. He is patient with the house-hunting process and never makes you feel rushed. He has gone above and beyond for us in so many ways. He is well acquainted with all that needs to happen in a real estate transaction and will go the extra mile for you. He truly works as your representative and has your best interest at heart. Working with Aaron has been a refreshing experience, as we have bought and sold many homes in the past. Aaron, thank you!

Annetta S.

Aaron and Val are the absolute best! Val staged our home in Melbourne Beach, then Island Pineapple Realty had a professional photographer take pictures inside and outside, even using a drone for aerial shots! The whole listing was done with attention to every detail in place. An open house the first weekend of our listing resulted in multiple offers. Aaron walked us through every step and even pulled a couple of rabbits out of his hat to make things work throughout the process. Yes, he is also a magician! He is also an ethical broker with a servant’s heart who was willing to part with some of his commission to seal the deal during buyer/seller negotiations. As I said before, attention was given to the last detail. Everything went as smoothly as silk at closing. We loved the title company too! I would recommend Aaron and Val with Island Pineapple Realty for anyone looking to sell or buy a property. They are hands down the very best!

Taite I.

So incredibly thankful for Aaron and his team! We moved from out of state, but before we did, Aaron was going all over the places checking properties out for us, while also giving great next-step recommendations. We only had to spend one day looking at houses with Aaron in person before finding our new home. I highly recommend Island Pineapple Reality!

Susan S.

Aaron helped us so much through the process and even after the sale, we really felt like he gave us great, honest advice. We never felt pressured to buy any house we saw. He really cares about his clients and we are immensely grateful we found him. Thank you!

Marla P.

Pete Salitore has been such a blessing to our family. Pete sold our home at top value during a transitional market. All the while offering a calm, nurturing, and professional environment for my husband and I. He went above and beyond in every aspect of our relationship. Pete’s ethics are beyond reproach and he is so easy to work with. As a veteran family who has had to relocate A lot, we attest that Pete is the best agent we’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. We left the sale of our home happy and confident thanks to Pete!

Gregory B.

I had an excellent experience with Island Pineapple Realty. Aaron answered all my calls and went above and beyond when it came to getting me in my home. I ended up getting a great deal and an even better rate due to his advice.

Betty S.

Aaron & his team were referred to my husband & I and we couldn’t have been more pleased with their professionalism and ease working with them remotely, considering we don’t live in Florida. Aaron is detail oriented and made the entire process a breeze. Aaron was always quick to respond to any questions we had. He negotiated the best offer for our property and set a record comp for the Capron Ridge Development. We are grateful for his integrity , honesty and having high ethical standards. Whether you are purchasing, selling or looking for property management, we highly recommend Aaron & his team at Island Pineapple Realty.

Richard P.

Aaron and the team were wonderful to work with. He was quick with communication which kept me in the loop throughout the process. Moving from another state, his perspective on the market was key in closing the deal. If you are looking for an agent and brokerage to really take care of you, I highly recommend grabbing coffee with Aaron or any of his team!

Chad M.

I found Aaron through a referral from a family friend. My grandmother passed away and she lived in Satellite Beach. We love twelve hours away in North Alabama. Aaron was a tremendous help in not only selling our home but after my brother and I went down to the house to go through everything in just the couple of days we had, Aaron took over after that. He got several construction dumpsters in to clean the house out and also hired a business to donate all the usable furniture to people who could use it. When the house was emptied, Aaron had the house cleaned and prepared to sell. He was a gift from god and really saved us a lot of time and trips down during a tough time and we were very personable, responsive, and easy to work with. The closing was smooth and effortless even from a distance. I very much so recommend Aaron and Island Pineapple Realty. Thanks again man, you were awesome!

Mike G.

We are relocating to Florida from Ohio and contacted Aaron to help us find our retirement home. We could not have been more pleased. We provided Aaron with our “Wish List”, and he was prepared for our meeting. Aaron leveraged his knowledge of his local market, and we visited homes and retirement communities that we would not have been aware of without him. He is knowledgeable, hard-working, and trustworthy. We recommend that you take advantage of his services!

Kz B.

Aaron was truly a pleasure to work with during the sale of our rental property, keeping us very informed throughout the entire process. The marketing provided was wonderful, including spectacular property photos. Aaron helped us analyze the multiple offers we received, and we were under contract within a couple of days of the listing going life.

Buyer | Seller

Aaron is amazing, he helps me the last day with food and transportation!!! Call pineapple if your buying or selling.

Andrea L.

Valerie and Aaron have been so supportive throughout the process of buying my new home. So many times I was ready to give up. They have done everything in their power to make this happen.

Britt B.

Aaron is fantastic, very professional and caring. His knowledge aided us in buying the perfect home. Aaron as well as the rest of the Island Pineapple team are top notch.

Charlie M.

Aaron and his team supported us in the purchase of two houses, and went out of his way to make sure we found the right places and got our offers accepted, even in a highly competitive market. Thank you Aaron!

Mike & Chris

Aaron went above and beyond to assist us through the whole process as first time homebuyers. Actually moving into our new house from way out of state, he even made sure we had some decent food and drinks in the fridge when he handed us the keys. 10/10, can highly recommend!

Betsy B.

Always available to answer questions. Knows the market. I like using family-run businesses seem to be more "heart" in the transactions. Will use them again and recommend them to friends

Brandon H.

Hands down the best Realtor® I’ve ever worked with. Highly responsive, proactive, and resourceful. Aaron and Valerie took all of the stress out of buying.

Kevin D.

In realty what matters most is trust. This wonderful group of people are lead by the most trustworthy people I know. They live in the area they represent and care for this community.

Marianna A.

It's been a real pleasure working with Aaron and Valerie; they are professional, exceptionally nice and friendly, very helpful, and easy to work with. We moved across the country to Indialantic, and they made it easy for us to find the perfect house in an area we fell in love with, within a short amount of time. They were very flexible with our schedule, quick to respond to all of our questions and inquiries (and there were many), and during the purchase transaction, they recommended as well as helped arrange all of the inspections for us since we were still out of town. Aaron was present at the closing of our house while Valerie was still in the hospital with their newborn! We highly recommend Island Pineapple Realty and will be using them for our future housing needs.

Patrick H.

First off, Aaron and his family are fantastic people. They are kind, warm, and friendly. Professionally, Aaron went above and beyond to help us meet our real estate needs. He helped us problem solve, looking at countless homes while trying to meet our specific needs in a challenging market. I wholeheartedly recommend them. If I were to conduct any real estate business in the future in Brevard County, I’d definitely give them a call!

Dawn C.

Valerie and Aaron did an exceptional job selling our home. We definitely recommend them and would hire them again. Their level of service and attention to detail were well beyond expectations. Every aspect of our house was prepared for the forthcoming sale, so when it actually went on the market, we were astonished by the number of showings and offers

Dominic T.

Aaron and Val are really wonderful people personally; professionally they are more than competent and a joy to work with. They are good listeners, willing to think outside of the box, and capable of guiding clients through the sometimes stressful or emotional process. Our property sold quickly and over-appraised value! We are very pleased and will look forward to working with Island Pineapple Realty again.

Nate S.

We are extremely happy that we chose Island Pineapple Reality to help us sell our house. Aaron and Valerie did a wonderful job preparing our home to list it. They were professional and we were always able to communicate with them quickly. We couldn’t believe how fast our home sold. We would highly recommend using them for the sale of your home and we would use them again in the future.

Tony W.

We were referred to Island Pineapple by a work colleague who had worked with Aaron and Valerie Young previously. We were relocating to Melbourne from Northern Virginia due to a job change and knew nothing about the Melbourne real estate market. Aaron spent an afternoon with me on a house-hunting day and showed me many of the main areas and described the character, advantages and disadvantages of each--this was before we had committed to use Island Pineapple. He kept in touch with me over the next several weeks until both my wife and I were able to get down to Melbourne. On our next visit, we looked at six houses and found the right one at the last stop of the day. Throughout the purchase process, Aaron and Valerie were on top of all the steps, kept us informed, and responded quickly, even though this was in the midst of the COVID pandemic. We also appreciated the referral to our mortgage broker (Julio Pineda at Nexa Mortgage). We remain very pleased with the service we received at Island Pineapple and would not hesitate to recommend Aaron and Valerie and their firm to anyone.

Nathan K.

We had the pleasure of dealing with Aaron and Valerie for the purchase of our home in Indialantic. We had to do the search from Atlanta as it was the early stages of COVID-19 and traveling back and forth was difficult. Aaron went above and beyond to make us comfortable with the property from making a thorough walk-through video and helping arrange all relevant inspections and repairs for purchase for us. Even the experience of moving in was exceptional. We arrived before our belongings and they ensured our family had everything necessary to get through the first few nights including a (what should be trademarked) pineapple! From start to finish we were more than impressed. This was our fifth move in the last seven years - so we have had plenty of experience with real estate agencies and agents. Hands down Aaron, Valerie, and the entire Island Pineapple Realty team are the best in the business! If you are looking for a company that will look after you and make the entire process seamless and even enjoyable, make sure you contact these guys first.

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