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Shawna is truly one of the best people I have had the privilege of meeting in the past few years. I first met her at a kids’ birthday party, where she was introduced to me as a family friend. I later found out she was actually the one who had sold the house to the hosts of the party—and through that process had become a close friend of theirs.

About two years ago, I began my own home search. Life threw me a few curveballs, and I had to pause the process. Shawna was incredibly understanding and graceful throughout, never making me feel pressured or rushed.

Fast forward to last November—I reached back out to her, and she welcomed me with open arms and a warm heart. As a first-time homebuyer, I had my fair share of nerves and hesitation, but Shawna went above and beyond. She took the time to walk me through every step, always with the utmost patience and care.

What stands out the most is how much she truly cares—not just about making a sale, but about finding the right home for her clients. She does it all with professionalism, kindness, and genuine warmth. I am so grateful to have had her by my side during such an important time.

Working with Shawna made buying our first home such an enjoyable and easy experience. She listened to what we wanted and advocated for us every step of the way. When it came time for the final walk through, she was there and ensured everything was up to her standards. Truly can’t recommend her enough!

Gisele foi fantastica,ela nos ajudou muito e foi muito legal.Otima professional obrigado!Super recommend

Gostaria de agradecer imensamente o trabalho de Gisele Gonçalves 👏👏👏
Ela é ótima no que faz ,atenciosa ,uma profissional excepcional.
Me ajudou até na parte que não a cabia.
A recomendo para todas as pessoas, obrigada pelo carinho , atenção e profissionalismo 👏👏👏👏
Espero trabalharmos juntas no futuro novamente….
Obrigada 🥰😘
super recomendo

My husband and I relocated to a new state, but not by choice, so we started our home search with quite a bit of trepidation and not in the best of spirits.

Enter Shawna. She was recommended to us by the excellent realtor who sold our “forever” home in MD and Shawna did not disappoint.

She exceeded our expectations at every turn in that she was consistently responsive to our inquiries; understood our concerns, must haves and needs; is incredibly knowledgeable about the greater Tampa area, and did not relent until she found us the perfect home for us.

Shawna showed us grace, empathy, and kindness throughout every step of the process but was a bulldog in advocating for us on a number of items we otherwise would not have known to fight for.

Shawna turned a significant event in our lives that triggered a ton of stress into a pleasant and exciting journey. We couldn’t be happier with her outstanding service, and we actually love our new home and state!


BRAVO Shawna!

Lisa did an amazing job of selling my home. She was always available and had me the seller best interest at all times. The market was tough to sell homes in my neighborhood and she got the job done and was under contract quickly. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Gisele for the purchase of my new home. Gisele provided valuable knowledge about the market and home-buying process. She was always quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had. Anyone that has worked with Gisele will tell you that she truly cares about her clients. I highly recommend Gisele to anyone looking for a friendly and hard-working realtor.

Gisele is a wonderful realtor! I recently worked with Gisele to purchase my home. She was always available to answer any questions I had and provided wonderful guidance. Her knowledge of the real estate market made the experience a breeze. I am so happy with my home purchase. If you are looking for a realtor, I strongly recommend Gisele.

Shawna is a fantastic realtor! She helped us through every step of the homebuying process. As new homebuyers, we really appreciated her willingness to educate us, and her attention to all of the tiny details made the preparations for our closing day go incredibly smoothly!

I can't express enough how amazing Shawna was in helping me find my new home. From the moment we started working together, her dedication and professionalism stood out. What truly impressed me was her incredible speed and responsiveness. She wasted no time in finding and showing me properties that perfectly matched my criteria.
Shawna's patience and kindness were unwavering. She took the time to understand my needs and never pressured me into making decisions hastily. Her approach was refreshing and reassuring.
Even when unexpected changes in my plans occurred, Shawna was incredibly flexible and understanding. She adapted to the situation without any hesitation, ensuring that I always felt supported throughout the entire process.
Thanks to Shawna's exceptional qualities as a real estate agent, I am now comfortably settled in my home. I have no doubt that her professionalism, rapid responses, kindness, and adaptability make her an outstanding realtor. I couldn't be more grateful for her outstanding service. Shawna, you are simply the best!

Gisele did a great job communicating through out the process, staying in touch with the client and pushing things forward to ensure the timeline was met. Gisele is a pro, definitely recommend!

Gisele did a great job communicating and staying on top of everything through out the purchase process. She made sure that we stuck to the timeline and everything was getting cleared in a timely manner. Highly recommend her to be your agent!

Best home buying experience ever. Gisele and Shawna took great care of us during everything. They went above and beyond and are our first friends in Tampa!!

The best experience selling my home! Lisa + Shawna made this process so easy! We were pending in 3 days and had a quick close. Every time I was about to stress out Id call Lisa + she already had everything handled. I will recommend to everyone I know

Gisele and Shawna are amazing. They went above and beyond for us during our search for the perfect home in a competitive tough market. Their recommendations and market knowledge got us exactly what we wanted. So grateful we found them!

BEST OF THE BEST! Shawna and Gisele are absolutely amazing. They are the definition of professionalism and their expertise in real estate is unmatched. I started my search for my first home last year, during an extremely competitive market time in the Tampa Bay Area. As a young adult with limited resources, this was a tough market to be a first time home buyer in with the budget I was working with. I knew NOTHING about real estate or investing going into this. From the first time I spoke with Shawna on the phone, she was extremely patient and willing to explain things to me as someone who lacked knowledge of the industry. From the get go, they were both 100% honest with me. If I wanted to look at a house but the neighborhood was bad, they would tell me. If we walked into a property and they noticed something wrong that I did not notice, they would tell me. If the property was overpriced and not a good deal for me/my goals, they would tell me. Quickly I realized how much they truly had MY best interest at heart. Regardless of how long it took, they were determined to help me find the right fit. We did this for over a year. We saw probably over 100 properties and they never gave up on me. Of course I wanted a move in ready place within my budget, but as time went on, with their education and advice, I altered my mindset and was able to understand that with this current market, I would have to be more flexible and open if this was something I really wanted to do at this time. After a few months of working with these two amazing women, I knew I could trust them entirely and throughout the whole process, I knew my best interest was top of mind. I am so thankful to have the most passionate, dedicated, honest, and hardworking realtors out there. If you are looking for realtors with a PEOPLE first mind set, who will not give up no matter how long or hard the search gets, who will always be honest with you even if it's not what you want to hear, NextHome is the place for you. I will never work with anyone else! Shawna and Gisele, thank you so much for helping me find my first home!

Gisele was very good to work with and attentive to my needs. She provided answers to my questions in a timely manner. The closing happened in a very short period.

Excellent experience with Shawna and Gisele! From the moment we met, Shawna had an extremely bubbly and energetic vibe. She welcomed us in as clients with open arms and gave awesome recommendations of areas to look in that would fit me and my fiancé’s personality. I’m not the easiest guy to work with (I’m very particular and outspoken) but Shawna kept me in check and was extremely detail-oriented throughout the entire process from looking at houses, to making offers, to closing! We spoke nearly every day, and developed a friendship throughout. She is wise beyond her years when it comes to the process, and the details needed to ensure a successful and timely close. We ended up in our dream home, and could not have been happier with the experience - she even created an amazing video for us documenting the close, along with a bottle of champagne. Details, details, details! 10/10 would recommend. Thank you very much Shawna!

Love Ryan

Shawna Ramkalawan is the best real estate agent that I have ever used. She was referred to me by my brother who used her and also raves about her. I saw how she found him a place to buy that he loved and she later sold his place when he needed her to in one day.
My experience with her has been awesome. She went over and above to assist me with buying the perfect condo that she found for me in St. Pete. Shortly thereafter I had to leave town for a couple of months and she handled the entire purchase for me long distance. Every contract, HOA requirements, insurance documentation and title requirements were handled by her and all I needed to do was DocuSign all of the paperwork. The entire process was handled to perfection. My boyfriend who owns several properties was so impressed with her that he is now going to use Shawna for any future purchases and sales for which he is involved.
Shawna and her partner are the best and I would recommend her to anyone!

Outstanding service provided by Shawna. We were blessed to have her as our realtor during the process. Thanks a lot to the best realtor in Tampa.
Jorge Arencibia & Silvia Ruiz

I connected with Shawna since our first phone conversation. Her personality and expertise showed since that very first moment. We told her what we were looking for, and she did not stop until she found our dream home. She was so honest every time we looked at houses that I ended up just trusting her opinion with my eyes closed based on our wants and needs. Since we were on the west coast, the whole process (including the closing) was done through phone, video and written messages. She went way beyond our expectations, and now we have a new amazing friend in Tampa. Forever grateful to Shawna and Gisele.

We absolutely loved working with Shawna and Gisele, they are the best team. We recently moved from NJ and thought it would take about a year to find a home but Shawna was able to find the perfect place for our family to grow and build beautiful memories and when everything seemed like it wasn't gonna happen she made it happen!! We will always be grateful for her help and hard work. 10 stars ??

Gisele did a phenomenal job helping me out and being there every step of the way. She was recommended by a friend, and although I did not know Gisele, almost immediately I felt that it was the right partnership. I appreciated her honesty. I think trust is key in making these big decisions. As a first time home buyer, having someone you can trust in your corner helps alleviate some of the stress. I am extremely thankful for her help and I would recommend her to help you get into your new home.

Gisele helped us with the purchase of our home in the Tampa area. She is very knowledgeable, and understand the market perfectly. Gisele walked us through each step of the process. Moving from another state to Florida in the middle of the pandemic, would have been a nightmare, however, Gisele gave us the confidence that we needed making our dream a reality.

I would rate Shawna as a 10 star realtor if I could. From day one, Shawna was an amazing and very personable realtor - she was very clear on all the steps that were needed to sell our house and was by our side for every single one of them. Very honest and forthright. She sold our house within 48 hours of the listing. She made it so simple and went above and beyond on everything. We were so very lucky to find Shawna.

Gisele is an amazing realtor. She is very knowledgeable, professional, caring, and patient. She will fight for your best interest and understands how frustrating this process can be. My wife and I always knew that we were in the best of hands with Gisele.

Great!! service I fully recommend Gisele Goncalves if you are interested to purchase a house

Gisele went above and beyond to find me a home within my budget and that I would be happy with. It took us a while to find a home within my budget but Gisele did not give up on me. She was professional, she made sure she only showed me homes that she knew I would consider living in. I remember finding a home that was not on the best side of town. She made sure to do her research and give me all the pros and cons about the home. After my home buying experience with Gisele I felt like I had a new home and new friend. Gisele is a great realtor.

I am writing this letter of reference on behalf of Ms. Gisele Goncalves. She is a remarkable , responsible, reliable, profesional, and a very good woman. She has a wonderful and positive attitude, and a deep love for the people come true their dreams. She is a dedicated and hard worker and is always willing to go above and beyond her normal duties on her job. She puts all of her heart and passion in everything that she does. If you have any questions please feel free to call me 813-562-6801. I thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Sonia Vazquez

Gisele Goncalves , very professional and caring person. She was able to find exactly what I needed ,in the neighborhood that I wanted to be in. She has help me with the processing of paperwork and she was able to explain to me ,so I had an understand in it I is to be able to obtain a home for a first time homeowner. Even to this day, if I need something she is quick to return my text or call. I highly recommend her.she will be an important asset to any company that would have her ..I am truly grateful for her help.

Clara

Gisele was great! She helped me and my family find us our first home! She was very attentive and professional in helping us find a home that fitted our needs and that was on our budget! She was always available to answer our questions or any doubts we may have had during the buying process, definitely made our first time buying a house stress free!

Very helpful throughout the whole process. Always available to talk through any questions or concerns you may have. Would highly recommend!

I had an excellent experience using Shawna. She is proactive to customer needs while executing customer requirements in a high quality, timely manner. You can count on her to do the right thing. She keeps her promises and holds herself accountable to the highest level of personal and professional standards of conduct. She was on top of everything from beginning to the end. She leaves no stone uncovered when working with her clients. She made my experience, the best one I have had. You will not be disappointed with her helping you and guiding you through a stressful process.

Shawna and Giselle are the absolute best. They both made our home buying experience so fun and so easy!! They care about their clients and always go above and beyond. Their communication was always the best and were always there to answer any questions we had. We will forever go to them for any of our future home buying! We can’t recommend them enough.

Shawna went above and beyond to make sure that we got the perfect house that we were looking for. Even in a very competitive market, she made it happen for us and now we are in a house that we can raise our family in. If you want someone that works hard and quick, Shawna will get it done!

Shawna was outstanding!! She was always available when I had questions and concerns. And she went above and beyond to help me several times dealing with the bank and the insurance folks. I would and will recommend her to anyone I know. An overall great home buying experience. Thank you

Shawna is the most knowledgeable person I know in the real estate space here in Tampa. She is such an amazing leader and has a hands on approach to pushing you to your goals. She is an expert in property management, contracts, and operating a business with integrity and putting the client first. I would recommend anyone I know to work with her and her real estate team!!

To say this amazing woman was just a mentor to me would be an insult. By the time I was moving onto my next adventure in life I knew I wouldn’t be there without her coaching and the opportunities she gives each an every one of her team members. Her knowledge is unbelievable and her passion is fierce. From the moment I met with her for the very time and to this very day if I ever need anything she’s always there with open arms ready to give whatever guidance she can or point me in the direction of who can. 10/10 would recommend any day. If anyone can get it done. It’s Shawna!

I have known Shawna Ramkalawan for more than 13 years. During this time, I have known her to be a go getter, reliable, professional and a person with integrity.
She is truly knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate and has given me great advice. Above all else, she cares about finding your dream home. Now that is a rare find in a real estate agent.
I would highly recommend Shawna for all your real estate needs!

Shawna Ramkalawan has been such a positive role model and inspiration to her community and peers. I had the pleasure of working with her in the past, but more so develop such a genuine friendship over the years. She embodies sincerity, and the capacity to build strong-continuing relationships. A true professional, and always attentive to her business and clients. This new endeavor is fitting for Shawna, and thank you for being such a priceless asset to the beautiful city of Tampa Bay.

Shawna is all about honesty, integrity and has so much knowledge of the entire real estate process... whether you're buying or selling!!

Shawna is and has always been the rock wherever she is placed. Not the type of rock that sits and grows stagnant, but the type of rock that is elevating, reliable, firm and upholds values. She elevates herself and in doing so, she elevates her team. She is reliable - she does what she says she will do. She is firm in her values and her plans and she holds string to her values while holding others accountable to their own values.
Shawna is an impactful leader, a visionary and a doer. Anything she sets her mind to, she achieves. As a leader she empowers her team to embody that same mindset and she leads by example. She is a mentor and a true asset to the community no matter the circumstances around her. I am grateful for my time working with Shawna, learning from her and being part of her team.

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Shawna has always been the most dedicated, hardworking, trustworthy & honest person that I've had the pleasure of working with. Her knowledge of the Florida real estate market is exemplary. She treats all clients as family, and works endless hours to find that perfect home for them. Shawna is also an amazing mentor and coach. You are in great hands with Shawna by your side.

It was so great getting to work with Shawna. Truly down to earth, passionate and an amazing person.

Shawna is very confident and knowledgeable. She is the absolute best at what she does from beginning to end. Shawna makes the buying and selling of your home processing easier.

Shawna has always been an amazing person to have as a friend, colleague, coach and mentor. My relationship with her is Friend first, collaborator second. Through the years, she has excelled in sales and marketing because she is authentic. I am delighted she now has her own company because the industry needs professionals that will do the work, provide the service and offer clients real life solution. Buying a home or purchasing commercial real estate is not easy. Trust and reliability is an important factor in any relationship. She believes in those core values. I am sure she will become a major force in this industry as she has done in the past. I believe success is easily replicated by someone who has done it in the past. It is good to see Shawna taking the reigns and creating an empire. Congrats and more success your way!

Shawna is an exceptional leader, coach, mentor and invaluable industry expert that exudes a passion for industry, personal and team excellence and providing best in class service. She is personally invested in the success and development of her team. Shawna’s detailed guidance/training in understanding contracts, the market, negotiations , marketing, and executing business plans is outstanding. I couldn’t have worked with a better Broker/Market President.

Shawna is a professional individual who truly cares about her clients. Experienced, Honest and she is one of the best realtor in the area. We highly recommend Shawna when purchasing a home!