UNIVERSITY PARK COUNTRY CLUB
Complete, verified experiences from University Park buyers and sellers, presented with the property connected to each transaction.
Updated September 2026VERIFIED UPCC TRANSACTIONS
Presented from highest sale price to lowest. Testimonials are reproduced in full from the client review reports provided to Marina.
“We have used the services of Marina Solo to sell our home, as well as buy a new one. Marina has exceeded our expectations in every regard. She is a consummate professional.”
“Marina is an absolute expert real estate agent. From pricing our home, to planning open houses, and working with other realtors. She was professional and honest in her dealings. We used Marina to buy one home, sell it, then buy another home. We found our realtor for life here in the Sarasota market!”
“Marina knows University Park and its distinctive neighborhoods extremely well. When she learned that we would be visiting in January 2024, she began sharing upcoming listings that matched what we were seeking. Her relationships within the community and firsthand local knowledge were invaluable. Marina was always professional, responsive, and low-key, and we never felt pressured. When circumstances changed during the offer process, she kept us informed and helped us navigate each step of the transaction. After our offer was accepted, Marina diligently assisted with the appropriate addendum items and helped coordinate solutions for matters that needed attention before closing. She even arranged for two very heavy concrete lion statues and a Grecian statue to be removed from the pool area—something we greatly appreciated. Marina consistently went above and beyond to help make the transaction proceed smoothly. A job well done. Thank you, Marina!”
“Marina handled every aspect of the listing, advertising and sale of our property in record time. I have never seen a more hard working, knowledgeable agent. She has a real talent for showing off the property to its best advantage and getting us full price. I will definitely recommend her to friends and will use her again. She is a real professional and a pleasure to work with.”
“Marina understood the market in our neighborhood which in turned we received an offer and closed in just a few weeks. Marina has a positive and professional approach to Real Estate which made our transaction and transition seem flawless. We are now using Marina to help with the purchase of our next home. Highly recommend Marina to anyone buying or selling!”
“Marina and her team went above and beyond. She is very knowledgable and informed and knew the market well. She priced the home very competitively and it sold within one week and we got more than we expected.”
“Marina is a very professional realtor who really understands the market in Sarasota and surrounding areas. She also really does her homework and Learns everything about the property and the requirements of the neighborhood in which the property is located so that there are no surprises About the costs involved. Finally, she hires very exceptional professionals take photographs and videos of your property. Marina is the consummate Realtor”
“Marina represented the seller for the house my husband and I bought a couple of months ago. Whenever we needed to take a look at something in the house before closing, she was so accommodating and would be there for us. She knows all of the vendors in the area and would give us recommendations of good people so we could get the house fixed up quickly. She thoroughly knows the real estate market--especially in University Park. She is a hard worker as well as gracious and charming, which is why she does well here. I would happily recommend her to anyone who might be looking for a realtor in this area.”
“Marine Solo is the consummate real estate agent. From the beginning, I was so impressed by her credentials, background and knowledge of properties in University Park, that she was the only agent I interviewed. My initial impression was born out by the entire selling process. Not only was Marina professional in all she does, but she made the process seamless. We have lived in our nearly 3800 square foot house for 24 years and deconstructing it seemed like an overwhelming task, especially since my husband has been progressively ill and was admitted to an assisted living facility after I signed on with Marina. Marina is extremely well organized and knows what should be done and when. She has large range of clients to whom to show a house and gets go work swiftly and with great focus. The proof of this is that our house sold in one day for the full asking price and all in cash. She even offered the services of a devoted employee to assist me with packing. For the foregoing reasons, I can't recommend Marina enough, especially if you want the job done right and in record time.”
“Marina was very knowledgeable about the current market and priced our property accordingly. Marina was well connected with other agents within the neighborhood and had showings the day after listing the property. We received an offer within a very short timeframe. Marina managed all paperwork and communications in a professional manner. She guided us throughout the sales process and through closing. The pictures and video of our home were high quality.”
“A difficult listing during turbulent times and Marina came through with shining colors. She is very hard working 24/7. Always available and providing current updates. Could not ask for a better realtor. She negotiated the best possible price on our behalf as if it was her own home.”
“We purchased this home to renovate and resell, and Marina’s assistance was awesome. She has a great grasp of what buyers want to see, what adds value and what’s not worth the energy/money. If I’m ever to do this again, and odds favor that I will, Marina will be my agent.”
“Marina Solo is an exceptional Broker. We were very pleased with her knowledge and professionalism of the real estate market. She was always there to help us thru this arduous journey, our new adventure in life.”
“Marina was super great to work with. She went above expectations in recommending Vendors to work with on the home improvements I want to do. Also took care of many of the initial contacts herself. A very positive snd cheerful disposition.”
“We appreciated the knowledge of the Florida market in selling our sister’s home after she passed. She knew all the right people to get the job done and the home sold!”
“Marina was a pleasure to meet and work with. Her knowledge of the market and neighborhood is top notch. She is high energy, friendly and her positive attitude and smile is contagious. She handled everything with complete professionalism was helpful with advice and recommendations on everything that came up. She was quick to respond to any and all questions during the whole process and closing on the house. I highly recommend Marina.”
“Marina is an exceptional hardworking professional who has been passionate and dedicated to helping me sell and buy a new home. The process of selling a home can be daunting and stressful for most people but it’s not impossible……call Marina”
“Marina was great at learning my situation, helping find the right home, and then helping me to connect with the many various individuals needed to complete the transaction and get up and running. So helpful, without being over controlling. A great experience.”
“Marina was the hardest working, smartest real estate agent I have ever worked with, and she was a pleasure. She helped me get a great price, thru a difficult closing and did it with grace and experience. I would ALWAYS recommend Marina if I were selling or buying a home. Truly there are not enough adjectives that can describe how I feel about working with Marina, I am just so glad that I did. Thank you Marina for being the absolute best”
“I have done 23 real estate transactions through the years, using a variety of agents. Marina is by far the best of the bunch! Strong local-market knowledge, professionalism, negotiating skills, hard work, responsiveness, pricing and marketing—she gets the job done. Our home had over 2,000 views and more than 80 saves in three weeks on Zillow, bringing us two offers in less than two months in a slow market.”
“Marina Solo is an excellent broker who is very knowledgeable and tenacious in navigating today’s volatile residential real estate market, guiding her clients through the complexity of the issues relating to closing. We enjoyed working with her!”
“Marina always carved out time to answer questions & provide feedback every step of the way. Her work ethic is unmatched. We relied upon her skills heavily & she never let us down. She is professional, patient, and has a straight forward communication style. We are very grateful for her laser focused commitment to the entire process.”
“Marina takes time to explain current conditions and possible strategies to promote the sale of a home. She listens to the client and adjusts accordingly. She does whatever it takes to elevate stress and make the sale work.”
“Marina is very professional, does her due diligence, and knows the market better than anyone I know. She is a top salesman in luxury homes for a reason. She is extremely hard working and a fabulous negotiator.”
“Marina - A+ Realtor Marina is the best realtor we've ever worked with in over a dozen real estate transactions. She is super professional and has a handle on every little detail. Marina truly cared about us and made everything go smoothly. She is truly a professional.”
“My experience with Marina was exceptional from start to finish, thanks to her total professionalism, exceptional knowledge of the market and constant communication. I would highly recommend Marina to anyone looking to engage an agent.”
“Marina was a consummate professional who guided me seamlessly through the purchase of my new home. Throughout these turbulent times, she demonstrated an exceptional balance of expertise, honest advice, and steady support that made all the difference. Marina was always highly responsive, encouraging, and consistently went the extra mile to ensure everything stayed on track and continued to do so to this day with her rolodex of contractors that have also proven to be terrific. Thanks to her dedication and insight, I found my Florida dream home and had a truly positive experience from start to finish. I wholeheartedly recommend Marina and will confidently refer her to my friends, family, and colleagues looking to buy or sell a home.”
“Dear Marina, We just wanted to thank you for the professional way in which you handled the sale of our home in University Park. Your input on pricing and marketing our house contributed greatly in obtaining a contract within 48 hours for a full-price cash offer. You were always there for us whether it was with the photographer during the listing phase, or at the closing. The way in which you handled everything, even the glitches from the inspection, showed your professionalism. We have never worked with such a wonderful realtor. We don’t hesitate to give you the highest praise and recommend you to others. Thank you. Jeff and Candi Caufield”
“Marina led us through every step of the sale process to best benefit our goals. She conducted every showing in the house, personally, whether it be to her prospective buyer, or another agent's. She communicated important information in all phases, and made a concerned effort to sell our house at a fair value. From the very beginning she was positive in her words, as well as her "can do" attitude while being honest in her presentation to us and the prospective buyers. She and her team staged our house to show at its best advantage, and helped us in donating and removing items we could not take with us. She was also of great assistance in directing us to excellent contractor professionals who completed work in preparation to sell the house quickly. My husband and I were very pleased with all her work, communication, and attention to detail every step of the way and especially her advice in pricing the house to sell in a timely fashion. In interviewing other realtors we found her to be the most positive of any we spoke with, and she priced our house consistent with our expectations. She maintained her excellent attitude throughout the entire sales process, and represented us well continuing into, and at, the closing! We highly recommend Marina for the excellent, experienced professional realtor that she is!”
“Marina We had two properties with Marina and she sold both of them. Her aggressive style and good communication is the secret to her success. She works hard for you and get results .”
“Marina was very professional and keep me up to date throughout the process”
“We had such a wonderful experience working with Marina. She is extremely helpful and highly knowledgeable. I would use her again and again bc of how professional, personable, motivated, and passionate she is in her career. I would highly recommend her!”
“Thanks to Marina's more than 22 years of professional expertise, she made the profitable, quick sale of my University Park FL home go smoothly. This was possible due to her professionalism, being very organized, creative and a great communicator who gets things done efficiently. She was always prompt in keeping appointments, offering reassurance and follow-up in responding to my many concerns which were very much appreciated and needed during this emotional experience.”
“Marina was very knowledgeable and professional in representing us as an agent. She guided us smoothly thru the process which we were not all that familiar with.”
“I have used Marina prior for two other homes bought/sold, and when you are moving it is so stressful that is where Marina comes in. Not only does she respond very timely, but she will also make the moving transition seamless. From financing to closing. She did all the work and some. I had a lot of rules in showing my home and buying one. She knew my taste, and when I wanted this home, she did what she had to do for me in a very competitive market. I trust her judgement, her work ethic and her ability to get the job done. Moving does not have to be chaos when she is working for you.”
“In an incredibly challenging market and economy, Marina made it happen. She knows all of the intricacies of our market. She knows her business and has outstanding insight into what will sell, what customers are looking for and not looking for. Marina priced the property competitively and adjusted it at the right time. She has a wide network of people who are reliable and responsive resources to assist with moving, upkeep and repairs. We wouldn't use anyone else. In addition to her incredible knowledge, she's nice, helpful, patient and professional.”
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