"Shawn was instrumental in our successful home search. He was patient and very understanding of our wants. He spent the time necessary to take us to countless homes and is the one who ultimately led us to the decision to build in a beautiful neighborhood that I did not even realize was an option for building. He was amazing with the entire process and negotiation all the way through closing. I could not have done this without him - he is so professional, so kind, so patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. I highly, highly recommend Shawn without hesitation."

"Shawn did a great job in helping us find a condo. Since we are not located in Gainesville, Shawn provided all the interfacing for us with the title company, the inspector, and local contractors. Shawn was a tremendous help from start to finish and made the entire process simply painless."

"Shawn was the second Real Estate Professional that I worked with when purchasing my first house. Shawn was an enormous help. Due to my pickiness (and a few instances beyond either of our control) the process lasted for most of a year. However, Shawn did not pressure me to buy a house that I did not want and he was not irritated by how long the process took. Shawn is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the process and does an excellent job. He was available when I needed him to be available. Shawn was professional, courteous, and fun to be around. My only regret is that I did not start working with Shawn sooner."

"Shawn is a young and energetic agent. Very committed and responsive. Very mature and respectful. I would highly recommend Shawn. I had bought a house with his help and now sold a house. I could witness his performance through both scenarios."

"This is the 2nd house Shawn has helped us purchase. I don't know what we'd do without him. He is extremely knowledgeable and knows the area so well. His patience and solid advice were invaluable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home in the Gainesville area."

"Shawn is one of the top realtors in town. He is very responsive, sometimes even responding to emails at 10:30 PM and later. Happy to show you as many properties as you needed to find you the perfect home. We have now bought two homes from him and would not use anyone else. He also sold our current home in 3 days for the asking price. Highly recommended!"

"Working with Shawn Hicks was a great experience. I was a first-time homebuyer and Shawn helped me navigate the entire home buying process. He was very knowledgeable about the local real estate market and gave thoughtful advice about what to consider when purchasing a home. He was always available and considerate of my schedule, which was a plus. Finally, just to show how dedicated he is to his clients – after purchasing my home he followed-up with me about the next steps of home ownership and provided a helpful list of local vendors for home repairs. I cannot say enough about Shawn, he was great!"

"Shawn knocked it out of the park in terms of the experience he offered us in helping me and my partner to buy our first home. He makes absolutely every effort to drop by and to pick up the phone no matter the hour, and he was an amazing problem solver, helping us to navigate everything from financing, to negotiating, to finding the right home inspector, and successfully closing on the property. We were initially anxious about everything we didn't yet know about home buying, and Shawn was a huge relief and a lot of fun to work with. HIGHLY RECOMMEND."

"Shawn turned a hopeful idea into a viable option and walked it through to close. Shawn learned my needs and preferences, helped me find the right house, then made that right house mine. He handled complications, and complicated questions professionally, and connected me with people who worked quick but went the extra mile. I don't think I would have become a homeowner without Shawn. Thanks to a great realtor. Highly recommend"

Shawn sold the house right next door, so I called him when we were going to list ours. He was professional, easy to work with, and got me 3 offers in less than a week! In less than 2 months from our first contact and we are done. And that includes waiting a month for the tenants to move out so we can get the house fixed up to sell! Highly recommend Shawn if you want to move your house, FAST! ~

"Highly recommend Shawn! He sold a property for me that was left in a trust. I currently live in California, the property was in Florida, and he went above and beyond. Met multiple people at the house for me. He has amazing communication, called me with updates almost daily, he’s very experienced, thorough, and friendly. Can’t say enough great things about him!!"

"Shawn was absolutely a pleasure to work with. We were from out of state and had complete trust in him to find us the right team to make it all happen. I would recommend Shawn to anybody looking to make buying a home a breeze."

"Shawn has a wealth of knowledge on the Gainesville market and at all times was professional and responsive in our dealings. I would highly recommend Shawn to anyone interested in buying or selling a house in the Gainesville area. Great experience!"

I was just astounded by his service. You don’t even really feel like a customer! I would definitely recommend to my family and friends he leaves no questions unanswered, if you’re looking for a great realtor, he is 100% the way to go!!

Shawn went out of his way to help my husband and I find our home! He had a lot of good advice that helped us to make the right decisions. Thank you Shawn!

Amazing real estate agent that knows his stuff! He’s always on top of his game and guides you step by step. I recommend Shawn to any real estate investor or anyone looking for a home of their own. Goes above and beyond what you expect and still provides service great service after. Thank you Shawn!

Have worked with Shawn for about 2 years on rental properties. Needed to buy a home quickly with limited parameters (location, price, size) and he nailed it! He thoroughly researched properties; found ones I missed and ultimately did the detail follow up you need to close on time. Doubly impressive since this was during the COVID lock down. Will be doing business with Shawn again!

Shawn is one of the most competent Realtors I've ever worked with. I'm also a Realtor in Gainesville with a team that averages dozens of transactions a year. Over the years I've worked with over a hundred agents in the Gainesville area and I seldom work with a Realtor who's as detailed, proactive, and team oriented as Shawn. He goes above and beyond to troubleshoot problems before they come up to avoid anything that could create problems for the Buyer or Seller. These are a rare bundle of qualities, indeed, and you'd be lucky to work with him.

Shawn helped us buy our house 7 years ago after a lengthy search of over 30 houses and was an awesome person to work with so I reached out immediately when I knew we were going to sell the house last month. The property was only listed 36 hours before going under contract with a bidding war. He is very professional and courteous and it’s easy to feel like he is always on your side.

Shawn was amazing! As first-time homebuyers, my husband and I were so grateful to have his help. He was incredibly nice and patient in answering all of our questions. Having him around while checking out properties was great, because he was able to point out things we wouldn't have noticed, and we never felt rushed or hovered over during viewings.

One of the best real estate agents you'll find. Goes above and beyond for his clients, and knows his stuff. Always ready to offer his best recommendations when you aren't sure what to do or need help with making decisions. Can't recommend Shawn enough!

My coworker recommended Shawn so I had good expectations starting out. I work nights and my fiancé works days but Shawn was able to work with us when scheduling times to see houses. When we were looking at houses, he pointed out issues that might be concerning, such as floor tiles improperly installed and wood rot to name a couple. He was quick to schedule appointments on houses we asked to see, even within 24 hours. I searched around for different mortgage rates but one of the companies Shawn recommended gave us the best quote. He helped us find multiple insurance quotes, a very good inspector, and more. He was also very strategic in negotiations which led us to get to the winning bid on our new house. Even after we finished our closing, he was able to provide phone numbers for painters, handymen, and more. He even gave us a wonderful personalized gift that my fiancé and I love. I would definitely recommend him to anybody in search of a new home.

Honest realtor that will provide you different options and situations to help you make not just decisions, but good informed decisions. Shawn has personal integrity that he shares with his clients to help you either buy or sell your home with great advice. We really appreciated Shawn's no nonsense, and transparency navigating the housing market, even when slight barriers might arise with your real estate journey.

I have been a real estate broker and investor for the past fifteen years. As an investor who buys in markets across the United States it is vital to hire an agent that is knowledgeable about the local market and understands how to analyze investment property. When my partner and I first began working with Shawn I knew immediately I had made the right choice. His local knowledge, communication skills and managing the acquisition process were outstanding. I will continue to work with Shawn on future acquisitions and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to purchase not only investment property but also a primary residence as well.

We are first time investors and first time home buyers and Shawn was patient and extremely informative throughout the whole process. Shawn was readily available for any of our questions and even went out of his way to connect us with some local resources. We could not have been more happy working with Shawn. We will definitely work with him again in the future and hope that others are able to do the same.

Shawn did a spectacular job navigating my deal and guiding me through the process. He went out of his way to make sure I was protected and leveraging the best terms. His relationship with my lender was invaluable and Shawn made sure to be available at all hours to make sure we could handle any last-minute challenges.