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Brandon Dyment is THE most unprofessional salesperson I’ve ever dealt with. Not only did he belittle me over the phone but he hung up on me when I was asking him to wait at the property he was renting due to being stuck in traffic but he also blocked my number so I couldn’t call him again. You shouldn’t be in business Brandon. You had no right to talk to me like that. Also - you kept me hanging when you told me Margerate was going to contact me when she never did.

I am disappointed to have to write this review and thought long and hard before doing so. My experience dealing with Max Ruttner of Melbourne Sotheby’s International Realty was extremely disappointing and has left me with significant concerns regarding the information provided during the purchase process. In my case, I subsequently became aware of information relating to surrounding development and neighbouring properties that I believe was material to my purchasing decision and was not disclosed to me during the transaction. Looking back, I also feel I was discouraged from undertaking the level of independent investigation and due diligence that, in hindsight, I should have undertaken. I was also given information regarding competing buyer interest that influenced my decision-making at the time. Subsequent events caused me to question the accuracy and completeness of that information. Ultimately, I accept that purchasers must undertake their own investigations, and I take responsibility for not carrying out more extensive due diligence. However, I expected a far higher standard of transparency, professionalism and disclosure from an agent representing a premium brand such as Sotheby’s. Based on my experience, I would strongly encourage any prospective purchaser to independently verify all material information, investigate surrounding developments and neighbourhood issues themselves, and not rely solely on representations made during the sales process. This review reflects my personal experience only.

SCAM BY INAKI NAVARRO from Spain - DO NOT TRUST We experienced a very concerning situation after placing a deposit of USD 20,000 for a booking. Initially, the contact appeared very friendly and professional, which gave us confidence to proceed. However, after the payment, communication became unresponsive, and we have been unable to reach them via phone or email for over a week. As a result, the booking has not been fulfilled and the funds remain unresolved. We strongly advise others to exercise caution, ensure proper contracts are in place, and verify all details before making any payments.

Spammers, I blocked them but they changed the email address that they sent mail from. Have a 1 star review

We moved from London to Portugal in 2025, excited to work with Sotheby’s Portugal Vilamoura office. What we found instead was shocking rigidity, disregard for human decency, and a complete lack of ethical judgment. We attempted to purchase a rural property in Faro for €570,000 to help elderly vendors (88 years old, severely visually impaired) relocate urgently for health reasons. Despite a fair offer and the vendors’ willingness to sell, the Sotheby’s agent refused the sale, demanding an excessive €42,066 commission that would materially harm the vendors’ ability to secure healthcare and housing. In contrast, another agency, stepped in, showing flexibility, reducing their commission to €25,000, and ensuring the elderly couple could move safely. Sotheby’s? Unmoved, unbending, and indifferent. Sotheby’s International Realty prides itself on integrity and discretion. Yet here, the Vilamoura office put profit over people, disregarding elderly clients in urgent need. This is not just disappointing — it’s a reputational risk for a brand that claims ethical leadership. If you value humanity, fairness, and moral judgment, think twice before trusting this office.

MJ Realty Group horrible experience - Would not recommend this property to anyone. I had an extremely negative experience with the broker here—despite having a strong credit score and substantial income, my application was unreasonably denied. The decision felt questionable at best, and hard not to believe prejudice wasn’t involved. After reading other recent reviews, it seems my experience may not be unique, which is concerning. We’ll be taking our business elsewhere. Save yourself the trouble and look for a property that treats prospective tenants with fairness and respect.

An absolute excruciating process that even entered into! Zero attention to detail. Absolutely no customer service like a Third World country! It’s a horrible, horrible real estate company no matter what state what city what country you’re dealing with them. I tried four different countries cause I was buying real estate nothing but a horrible process with these people

Despite the Landlords agreeing to pay my broker a commission for bringing them a renter, they told me since I didn’t have a “Buyers Agreement” for a rental property they were keeping all the commission for themselves. Ohio doesn’t require a signed “Buyers Agreement” for rental properties. I spoke to the broker on the phone and they said they would send me a copy of the lease and commission agreement. The agent (Alex) emailed me back saying they were keeping the commission since we didn’t have a document that isn’t even required in Ohio signed. I told him the “Buyers Agreement” they are asking for is only for “Buyers” and not “Renters” but he didn’t respond. I also reached back out to the broker to follow up since they said they would be getting me copies of the signed commission agreement and they haven’t responded to me either.