Reviews

When I discovered the home I eventually bought I knew I had literally hours to get answers to some questions and make an offer or it would be gone. I called Anastasia and explained the situation and she immediately jumped on it and got my questions answered and helped me make the strongest offer I could and together we beat out 4 other bidders. She was amazing. Thank you Anastasia and thank you Sean for helping me buy my forever home!!! I highly recommend this team if you want a successful outcome when you’re buying or selling a property. – Stephen Baldwin 

Anastasia Forrest is by far the best Realtor I have dealt with. She was patient even as we were indecisive about what type of property we would want to secure and wether we would purchase at all as life circumstance kept changing. She stuck with us and in the end secured the sale of our property for well over asking price within a week! We are now free to peruse an investment property and will definitely use her services when ready. She is ethical, seasoned and really confident in guiding you through the process so as to make the best decisions. I would rate her a 10 out of five meaning she is definitely a cut above the rest! I am 62 and have bought and sold multiple properties with various realtors and legal teams. This was the best experience by far. If you choose her you will not be disappointed. -Cheryl Grimaldi (seller)

Anastasia and Sean were fantastic. You won’t go wrong with choosing them as your real estate agents! -Mason Liu 

Anastasia helped us navigate two separate real estate purchases, back to back, with strict timelines.  I can’t adequately describe the myriad ways in which she went above and beyond… to name a few, she cleared her schedule on weekends to accommodate urgent showings, communicated with lenders to facilitate financing when things were abnormally slow due to Covid, and presented creative solutions to make our offers more attractive. She is incredibly intelligent and hardworking, and was generally invaluable to us. She took the time and energy to ensure our transactions were completed smoothly when the lender was unprecedentedly slow.  She is also very responsive and friendly. We will be using her and recommending her exclusively from here on out! What a gem. -Ashlee Cardwell 

Recently we were lucky enough to work with Anastasia with the purchase of our new home. My husband and I are seasoned buyers and Anastasia very graciously put up with our multiple inspections and handled all communication with the selling agent. She also fought for us when dealing with an odd easement on our new property that wasn’t disclosed. We recommend working with her and will definitely reach out to her again in the future when looking for new properties.  -Elyse Llamas

I had more activity for the property in the last three months with you guys than the last three years with the other guys. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!! -Goar De Lamerens (seller)

Diligent, easy and enjoyable to work with, recommend them highly! We used them to sell one property and also to find a new home. It was a pleasure to work with both of them. Sean is an added benefit in that his knowledge of building and renovating can be helpful in understanding the properties potential. – David and Jody Allen (sellers and buyers) 

Easy and enjoyable to work with, diligent, and knowledgeable! -Brian Melchar and Donna Bowie (sellers)

I could not have been happier with my experience working with Anastasia and Sean, particularly as a first-time home seller. After receiving a postcard in the mail about a recent sale (led by the Forrests) in my neighborhood, I contacted Anastasia and we met within a few days. Less than a week later  we had my home photographed and listed with a handful of inquiries before it even went live. All their extra work promoting my home prior to the listing going live worked wonders as it was sold for full asking price within five days of being listed! But their kindness and assistance didn’t stop there. Being that I relocated to another area before closing, the Forrests took care of everything needed to complete the home selling process including the repairs that were noted in the inspection. There are truly not enough words to describe my gratitude for all their help. For anyone looking to sell their home without feeling overwhelmed or stressed, the Forrests are your people. They say teamwork makes the dream work and this team genuinely made the home selling process a dream! -Rebecca Lopez (seller) 

Sean and Anastasia are a dynamic duo! Their professionalism shined through the whole process of selling our home by Anastasia’s attention to detail (marketing, proper listing, negotiating, etc.) and Sean’s expertise as a contractor (helping us fix areas around the house to make it buyer ready). After 2 days on the market we got an offer and closed within 3 months. They even helped us during the construction of our new house and made it a smoother process. They were generous with their time and talent and we are so glad we chose them as our realtors. – Alexandra Sills (seller and buyer) 

She makes the Impossible…Possible! Anastasia has a passion for her business, family and clients. I am a new homeowner because her positive outgoing personality encouraged me to successfully follow through the process of home buying. There was never a “dumb” question and believe me…I had many! Through the whole process and even today, I feel more like a friend of Anastasia’s rather than a client. I walk around my home and property smiling…we found exactly what I needed and wanted! May the Forrest be with You, indeed! Thanks again to Anastasia and the Forrest Team at Exp Realty -Michele E. Anderson

Anastasia was incredible throughout the entire process. From finding the home to purchasing it she was there every step of the way! She does her research very thoroughly and really takes a lot of the weight off your shoulders when dealing with the home purchase. We are first time home buyers and found the perfect home and Anastasia assisted us with closing in as little as 10 days!! If you are looking for the perfect realtor, well you found her!! –Ronny and Kelsee

We are having a great experience with Anastasia Spiecker as we look for our new house. She is knowledgeable, very approachable and endlessly patient. She is also incredibly generous with her time. She always ready to answer all our questions as we are very picky buyers. Buying a home can be challenging, but Anastasia is making it easy for us. We highly recommend her. –Shivani Nagina

Great real estate agent. Keeps updating us about the market. Understands features of our dream house. Tried to find the closest best match to our specifications. Very alert and positive. Very presentable. -Xena Rihani Shaqareq

Anastasia has been absolutely amazing in helping my husband and I find a home. She has looked for everything we asked for and more! She is constantly updating me and showing all of the latest listings with my criteria. She is very specific in her search and has given us the best options for our future home! -Cassandra Jones 

Anastasia is an absolute dream to work with. After contacting Anastasia and detailing very specific needs and criteria for a potential investment/vacation rental property, this true professional had a set of potential opportunities ready in hours. In fact, with just one day’s notice Anastasia was able to set multiple appointments, and made herself available for our visit from out of town. Wow. From there I found Anastasia’s level of responsiveness, accuracy and attention to detail unlike anything I’ve seen in real estate. We found, negotiated and closed on a great property in under 30 days. Just fantastic. If you need a realtor that can get the job done, look no further than the Forrest team. -Tony Sculthorpe 

A big help buying my first house! Anastasia always had time to answer questions and remind me when important events/documents needed review or action. -Michael Neese

Anastasia was very helpful through the entire process, we were adamant about getting this property and she stuck by our side and fought hard for us. She gave frequent updates even if it was just a quick text or call saying she was still working on something. We ended up closing the deal 2 weeks head of schedule which was a reflection of her hard work! I am hoping we are building our forever home but if I ever need a realtor again she will be my go to gal, and I will definitely refer her to friends and family. -Hollie Coleman

Wow! Anastasia was very efficient, extremely helpful and very fun to be around. I was relocating from out of state and she kept in constant contact. She Set up a little bit of everything for us to see. I highly recommend her! -Pamela Horn

Anastasia has been such a joy to work with. She’s very knowledgeable about the area and cares deeply about your needs. She definitely goes out of her way to make sure everything is done right. It was very challenging being so very far away as we purchased our first beach house, but she took care of everything for us. She’s the best realtor in St. Augustine, hands down. ❤️ -Heidi Zornes Foster

Sean and Anastasia Forrest were a pleasure to work with. They are very responsive and organized and can add value to any real estate transaction. They are VERY caring and knowledge realtors that have their clients best interest in mind. If you’re looking for a professional realtor that will work hard for you, you’ve found your team… -Matthew Jesse

Sean and Anastasia were amazing through the whole process of us buying our house. They responded quickly to each question we had and if they were not sure about something, they were right on it to find out what we were asking. I would recommend them a thousand times over. -Monica Dietz

Decided to start looking for a places after the thought of renting a home. My family has bought from her before and I was able to have her as my realtor! By the next day, I was able to look at a few condos! I found the place and was able to submit the contract the same night! She checks up on me throughout this process and has been so helpful! I will definitely have her as my realtor for life! Thank you Anastasia for all that you have done for me! I appreciate it, closing soon!!!! 😆

-Erin Poulin-Harding

Literally the most professional, knowledgeable and dedicated person in all of Real Estate! Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, Anastasia is the one to turn to. Keep up the phenomenal work! Thank you for all you do!

-David Cantero

Anastasia is an absolute dream to work with. After contacting Anastasia and detailing very specific needs and criteria for a potential investment/vacation rental property, this true professional had a set of potential opportunities ready in hours. In fact, with just one day’s notice Anastasia was able to set multiple appointments, and made herself available for our visit from out of town. Wow. From there I found Anastasia’s level of responsiveness, accuracy and attention to detail unlike anything I’ve seen in real estate. We found, negotiated and closed on a great property in under 30 days. Just fantastic. If you need a realtor that can get the job done, look no further than the Forrest team.

-Catherine Sculthorpe

I was looking for a bigger rental in the St. Augustine FL area. Anastasia was a huge asset to me in that she sent me daily listings of rental properties and then was with me every step of the way from property viewing to signing of the lease. She was extremely supportive and knowledgeable of the entire process. I highly recommend Anastasia and would love to work with her again.

-Helen Hensell

Everything … professionalism .. knowledge .. expertise 

… they made what can be a frustrating ordeal enjoyable

and that’s rare .. I highly recommend Sean and Anastasia Forrest.

-James Trammell

I contacted Anastasia Forrest because I needed to find a home for my inlaws that were moving to be close to us in St. Augustine. Mrs. Forrest listened to all of the housing preferences and was very responsive through the entire process. The end result was that she identified a home within minutes of the listing going live and we were the first and only showing of the home which was exactly what we were looking for! I highly recommend Anastasia Forrest.

-Erin Twombly 

We recently used Anastasia to purchases a 2nd home in St. Augustine. Anastasia was wonderful to work with. She was extremely responsive and spent many hours previewing homes for us. She worked diligently to find homes that met our expectations and helped narrow down the choices. During the buying negotiations, Anastasia worked hard to get us the best price. What impressed us even more was her work after the offer was accepted. She helped with the inspections, follow-up from the inspections and made sure we got the important items covered by the seller. Anastasia was great in providing documentation for us as well. She also spent time with us outside of the sale, making us feel more like St. Augustine residents. She has been a wonderful and instrumental part of our new home purchase! We now consider her a friend. She is extremely knowledgeable about the area and resources. We highly recommend her and would definitely use her in the future.

-Heather Hughes Wheeler

Anastasia reached out to me the first day I began my journey of house hunting. I was not sure what I wanted and was very new to the home buying experience. Anastasia stuck with me through my poor communication at some points, and she guided me through the real estate process with patience and kindness. I ended up with a home I absolutely love and a new friend!

-Cameron June Johnson

Anastasia listed my townhome for sale we had an offer on the first day of it being listed. She took the time to write the listing and also pictures of my home were beautiful. Also she is my agent on the home I am purchasing. Very responsive and goes the extra mile to research areas for prospective homes. She is awesome and I will refer to everyone I know.

-Paula Poulin (seller)

Anastasia was a great fit for our first time homebuying experience – she understood what we were looking for in a way that only someone of our age bracket could. She listened attentively to the feedback we gave on places in our “just looking” phase, and was willing to spring into action when we suddenly found the perfect place for us! She was in constant contact with us throughout the process, and was extremely available for all kinds of inquiries. In the even I had a question she didn’t have an immediate answer to, she took the time to research and give a thoughtful and in depth response rather than a curt reply. I loved working with her, and she was such a joy to share the experience with!

-Alicia Day 

Anastasia is the dream realtor everyone wants to have: knowledgeable, hard worker, always available, extremely responsive. My experience in working with her for a house search in the Saint Augustine area could not have been better. Anastasia came to extremes like making herself available to visit and inspect the houses I was interested to see in advance of my visit to the area, optimizing my time and making my life so much easier. I wished I had someone like her for all the other houses I bought. Strongly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a property, and I’m sure the experience would be the same with anyone looking to sell a property. Anastasia is just an amazing professional. And a wonderful person. Happy I found her.

-Marcus Molina 

Being from out of state and having chosen Ms Forrest was a great plus for us. She was easy to talk to which made it easy for her to understand exactly what we were looking for in a home. Our time was valuable and she respected that making sure we saw the best of the best our money could purchase. She is very knowledgeable about the area and returned our phone calls and emails promptly. If you are looking for a great realtor I suggest you go straight to the top. Go with Anastasia Forrest!

-Juanita Thomason 

A true superstar. Anastasia is great at attention to detail, organized, and communicating back with the customers. She was able to get a mutual client’s townhouse under contract in 3 days!!!….. like I said… superstar!!!

-Jason Packo

This was my first time buying a home, and if it wasn’t for Anastasia’s expertise and support I don’t know if I would have finished the process. If it’s your first rodeo, it can be extremely overwhelming learning about the process of buying a home. Anastasia was by my side every step of the way. ANY time I had a question about the process or what the next step was after the offer was accepted, Anastasia took time from her life to help me feel at ease. Some of the major things that step out to me along the way are as follows: FHA loans- As I mentioned, I was a first time home buying and I am a school teacher. Being a school teacher, funds are very limited. #America I wasn’t even sure if I would be able to get a house. Anastasia helped me understand the FHA process and helped me focus on home I could get with FHA loans. When Anastasia didn’t know an answer, she thoroughly researched until we both understood. Septic- Several great houses are on septic tanks and I was very skeptical to purchase a house with a septic tank. After working with Anastasia and Burney Septic Inspections (Shout out), I felt completely fine with the idea of being on septic and now have a better understanding about transitioning a house off of septic. Thank you Anastasia! Smoke in home/HVAC- The house I bought had previous tenants who smoked inside. Anastasia reached out to her peoples and I reached out to my peoples to find the right solution. She contacted HVAC companies for me to find out if it was doable to get the smell out. Two weeks later, my home smells smoke free. I am so grateful to have had a realtor who didn’t see me and my first home as a simple transaction. Anastasia genuinely cares about her clients. Negotiating and Closing Cost- This was crazy to me. When you decide to purchase your first home, you feel all the things. Anastasia was adamant about offering the right price because of the stench of the house and the minor work that needed to be done. I won’t get in to details, however she got me a ton towards closing which helped buy down my interest rate even more. Can we say Anastasia is pretty equivalent to the bomb dot com. Follow up- As I mentioned. I wasn’t a transaction. Anastasia cared for my new home and myself like family. Even after closing and weeks after, she checked in on me to make sure everything was perfect for me. Thanks for being awesome Anastasia, I wholeheartedly recommend her as your realtor.

• Matthew Davis
  

Such a joy to work with these two. The whole process was seamless and they were always available for questions. We found the property we wanted and within a month we had keys to the door. Can’t say enough great things about this team!

-Robert Harris 

What an awesome team! Anastasia and Sean made the whole home buying process so much easier, and Anastasia kept track of all the details so we didn’t have to.

-Kelly Agee 

When we decided to sell our home we wanted an agent that understood our emotional ties and attachment to the home that we had created. Anastasia and Sean were the perfect match. Every step of the way they were there guiding us in the right direction and making us feel comfortable in the process. Checking in daily and sharing their results in efforts to get our house sold. We never anticipated the attention we received from them. They both go so far beyond expectation in their marketing, preparation, and promotion of the property. They take care of the whole process utilizing only the best people on their team. When we got interest in the first open house and an offer in the first week we were blown away. 

Sean’s knowledge of contracting and construction got us set up for purchase compliance within days. Anastasia continued to keep open communication providing confidence and efficiency until the ink was dry. We really cant express our gratitude and appreciation for what they did for us as a family.

It was an experience in the most positive way, the whole way. 

Don’t think twice about hiring the Forrest team. They truly are the best out there.

-The Johnson Family (sellers)