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James and Susan were a joy to work with in going through the process of selling our home. While the real estate market has quickly moved from a seller’s market to one with substantial increases in inventory, they remained persistent and optimistic that we would reach a successful conclusion which we did. Their advice and recommendations were instrumental in reaching a positive result. I would highly recommend the James Bates team for all of your real estate needs

The Bates Ives team was fantastic. James, Maggie and Susan got our penthouse apartment sold in a very challenging market. They were strategic and smart, and made all the right moves at the right time. Their professional, understated, experienced style made it happen and we were thrilled to successfully close and move on to our next endeavor. They know the game, they understand the many nuances involved in any market, and they have the patience and experience to quietly drive the deal to success. This team understands the importance of building trust and longstanding relationships in the real estate business. And they are fun to work with! Thank you ...

James, Maggie and Susan were wonderful to work with. What a fabulous team they make! They sold our condominium very quickly and for a fair price in the today’s market. They were positive, friendly and professional. They had the patience to show us any property that we were interested in seeing. We quickly purchased our new home with them. It was such a great experience that I would never consider dealing with another agent in the Naples area. I would (have already) recommend them to anyone.

We are two-time James Bates users. In the first case, during a market lull, James helped us with a problematic property. He got us top dollar and delivered a fast seamless close. In the second case, during a strong market he helped us price, market and sell our five year old home. This sale turned in 21 days at just under listing price. He then tirelessly helped us with all the contract negotiation, minor repairs, and suggestions on all the details of an orderly transition. I can honestly say that James is a brilliant real estate mind, a gifted salesman, but more importantly a friend and advisor. For help in Naples, there is no one else I would turn...

The team of James Bates, Maggie Ives and Susan Dumont are truly one for the ages. James being most knowledgeable and skilled professional in all aspects of real estate, Maggie being the born natural salesperson and Susan, being the one who ties it all together in the administration of moving all that matters forward! My wife and I agree, simply put, they are the best.

You and Susan have been terrific throughout this process. Arlene and I have remarked that you are the best at what you do and clearly distinguish yourself from others with your professionalism and acumen. Thanks again.

James, you and Susan are the consummate professionals in everything you do. We can’t thank you enough.

My husband and I have worked with James on three different purchases/sales over several years. He is a consummate professional, provides exceptional knowledge and expertise about the market, honest advice and exceptional customer service throughout the process. James’ real estate team is also wonderful and provides personal service even after the transaction is completed. We highly recommend James!

James is a first-class representative and buyer and seller adviser. I have worked with James and his team on several real estate transactions, and it has been a very rewarding experience. James not only is an expert in real estate but also his experience in development and design make his advice and expertise very beneficial to his clients, myself included. He is also very respected by his peers as he came highly recommend by a trusted real estate professional. I would and have recommended James to anyone looking for premium real estate in the Naples area.

James was a pleasure to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. Throughout the entire purchasing process, he provided timely feedback and guidance. We always felt that he kept our best interests first.

We loved working with James! His knowledge of the market is superb. His marketing is top notch! He was able to sell our condo quickly. James and his team are very easy to work with, friendly and professional. We can definitely say that his reputation as the top luxury Realtor is truly deserved! We most highly recommend James!

We appreciate all the years you have helped us navigate our way to find the home that works perfectly for us! You're so much more than just our Realtor, thank you friend!

We put two properties for sale on the market. In both cases, we worked with Mr. James Bates, realtor and Ms. Susan Dumont, his assistant. Both have shown all along the process, a high level of competence, professionalism, and the capacity to establish pleasant relationships with all the parties concerned, keeping us well informed. We have been very satisfied and would retain their services again in the future if necessary. We would also recommend them highly to any person in need of this kind of service.

I have spent my career in business and have had wide exposure to professionals in a great variety of fields. There are several qualities I look for that have served me well in my 35+ year career. Honesty, integrity, expertise and knowledge of field as well as attitude are critical to me. Not only does James possess all of these traits, he redefines them. My wife Jeri and I recently bought a condominium in Naples, James’ knowledge of the market and his relationships with peers proved to be most helpful. It was obvious to me that he is a very respected member of the Naples real estate community. James took care of all the negotiations and details on o...

James is the rare professional that operates at the highest level of achievement day in and day out. No one has a better sense of the market, but more importantly, James has a remarkable instinct for understanding what properties make the most sense to consider and how the properties are positioned in the market. He understands pricing and the business aspects of any transaction. I trust James’s integrity and advice explicitly. He puts the client’s interests first. It has been a very rewarding experience and a true pleasure to work with James.

I have spent my career in business and have had wide exposure to professionals in a great variety of fields. There are several qualities I look for that have served me well in my 35+ year career. Honesty, integrity, expertise, and knowledge of the field, as well as attitude, are critical to me. Not only does James possess all of these traits, but he also redefines them. My wife Jeri and I recently bought a condominium in Naples, James’s knowledge of the market and his relationships with peers proved to be most helpful. It was obvious to me that he is a very respected member of the Naples real estate community. James took care of all the negotiations...

I sincerely thank you for locating a buyer for my home. As you may know, I interviewed four other agents before engaging you to market my property. I have not been disappointed in my choice. You have consistently shown a willingness to listen to my point of view, while sometimes encouraging me to alter my view in order to display my home to its maximum value. I have been impressed with the wide range of exposure you were able to get for me. Your knowledge of the local market, together with your international contacts, your professionalism, and your negotiating ability, were all important in getting this job done. Again, I interviewed all the top-sel...

When I met James Bates it was readily apparent that he was the right person to represent us. The house needed someone who was not just familiar with Naples and houses like this one but with the particular buyers who would be attracted to it. He priced the house perfectly and we are glad he did, as he was able to secure more than other brokers thought possible. We would strongly recommend James to anyone who wants not just a person of quality, but also someone who goes above and beyond the norm. Not only was he with us every step of the way, but, we knew that he was, and that is worth its weight in gold.

We welcome the opportunity to recommend James W. Bates. We felt fortunate to find a realtor with such outstanding qualities. After researching twelve realtors and hosting six realtor site interviews, he ranked high above the other candidates. He exhibited so many fine qualities that we were hoping to find in our listing agent. To our delight, he exceeded our expectations throughout the course of our listing. Although our listing contract was for six months, he brought us several offers that allowed us to sell our house in only six weeks.

Maggie was very thorough and organized during our time together. She has good people who are available to her and they participate if she sees the need. She picked me up prepared and ready to tackle the job that was ahead of us. She made sure to have everything we needed to put the sale together. And made the process fun while looking and purchasing the house. She continues to maintain contact and has been helpful with the relocation. She is a people pleaser and always is upbeat and positive.

We strongly recommend Maggie Ives to sell your house. After my mother's death, my wife asked on our neighborhood's website in Fort Myers for realtor recommendations to sell mom's house in Naples. Multiple glowing endorsements came in for Maggie. From our first conversation with Maggie, her energy and enthusiasm were obvious. Her suggestions on staging and pricing the house were spot-on, and it sold quickly. We have nothing but positive things to say about Maggie Ives.

Thank you, James, for your attention to every detail in listing and selling our home in Park Shore. We listed Monday, pictures on Tuesday and accepted one of 3 offers on Wednesday. James is a great negotiator and has a marvelous team in Susan who was there for us throughout answering any question we had. We couldn’t have made a better decision in having James as our realtor.

Selling a home that has been in the family for over four decades is a very emotional experience. Maggie Ives went over and above what is expected. Her sensitivity, knowledge, expertise, and professionalism are beyond any exceptions. The entire process from beginning to closing was perfect. I would highly recommend and use Maggie Ives if ever needed in the future.

We loved working with James! His knowledge of the market is superb. His marketing is top-notch! He was able to sell our condo quickly. James and his team are very easy to work with, friendly, and professional. We can definitely say that his reputation as the top luxury Realtor is truly deserved! We most highly recommend James!

We are writing to express our appreciation for the wonderful and professional way in which Mr. Bates has handled our sale. In a difficult market, Mr. Bates was still able to bring a buyer and seller together. He is a valuable asset to your organization and should be commended for his excellent work.

We found James to have a terrific work ethic, a positive and enthusiastic state of mind, and a truly exemplary ethical and responsible communication skill set. We believe that our house would likely be on the market for future years if it were not for James putting our deal together.

Maggie's energy made purchasing a home fun and exciting. Truly a professional with the local knowledge and the wherewithal to find listings before they even reach the market. Looking forward to working with Maggie again as I am sure this will not be my last home.

James has gone way beyond the call of duty in all stages to make our experience truly exceptional. We really feel that James is looking out for our best interests at every step of the way. Everything James does for us is five-star service.

James exhibits all the attributes of a successful real estate professional, honesty and integrity; he is also a “real nice guy and fun to work with”. James made it all come together.

You have been so professional and helpful with this sale. Don’t know what we would have done without you. Your service goes far beyond any other we have ever known or worked with.

As for James, he’s a consummate professional, a good and decent human being, and he represents your interests with extreme diligence. The world could certainly use more like him.

We appreciate all the years you have helped us navigate our way to find the home that works perfectly for us! You so much more than just our realtor, thank you, friend!

Congratulations, you’re the class act in Naples.