My Info
Donavaun Horne
(352) 371-1526
dhorne@mmparrish.com
My Website
7515 W University Ave Suite 201Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 335-4999
Dedicated, enthusiastic and committed to facilitating successful transactions, Donavaun Horne helps turn real estate dreams to reality for buyers and sellers in and around Alachua County, FL. He is well-known in his market for taking the mystery out of the entire process, keeping clients informed, comfortable and empowered. Donavaun is a longtime resident of Alachua County and knows exactly what makes the area so special, including top schools, desirable neighborhoods and great amenities. With almost a decade of experience, he continues to be a top-performing agent with Coldwell Banker Real Estate MM Parrish Realtors—the #1 Real Estate Brokerage in Alachua County. Donavaun’s specialties include buying and selling close-to-campus condos and serene single-family homes. He is specifically accredited to assist with first-time buyers, VA home buyers, relocations and investment/foreclosure properties.
When working with Donavaun, individuals and families can expect world-class treatment from showing through closing. His can-do attitude and responsive style put clients at distinct advantage during prequalification, home search, inspection and beyond. Donavaun’s sales strategies and keen sense of marketing result in amazing returns. He features homes with professional high-end photography, harnessing the power of MLS and custom marketing materials. For those not quite ready to list, Donavaun is happy to assist with home staging, repairs and design, as well. And when it comes to the closing table, Donavaun employs strong negotiation skill to produce win-win results—no matter the transaction size.
Prior to entering real estate, Donavaun Horne held roles in management, consulting, and modeling. Donavaun is a University of Florida Alumni with a bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies and a minor in education. When he isn’t advocating for clients, Donavaun enjoys spending time with his husband and their two rescue pups. He also enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants and attending theatre performances.
When you’re ready to take the next step in your Alachua County real estate journey, Donavaun Horne can’t wait to walk beside you!
What my clients are saying (50)
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03/21/2020 - triston wright
Donavaun is a amazing realtor who puts effort and tons of time into meeting his clients needs and wants! He showed my boyfriend and I multiple homes probably more than he shows others never once did he show that he was getting annoyed. He made the process as stress free as possible and was able to find us are dream home and made it possible. He was very informative throughout the whole process telling us what we could expect next from start to finish making the whole process very stress free. We couldnt have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend Donavaun to anybody buying or selling their home he will be sure to get the job done right and as quickly as possible. Thank you for everything.
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02/24/2020 - zuser20160914073216589
Donavaun was great!!! He took his time with us to help us find the perfect home. Was completely honest with us about the homes we were seeing. When it came time to making the offer he talked us through it all. I am happy to say I started with a realtor and ended with a friend.
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02/24/2020 - user957509
I was looking for a nice apartment or condo. Donavaun understood my needs extremely well. He showed me 3 properties and that was sufficient for me to decide. He also helped to get contacts of lenders, inspection companies, very quickly. I am very happy to refer Donavaun to buyers, and expect that they will experience the same level of professional interactions in their process.
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11/25/2019 - user0862664
Donavaun went above and beyond as always every step of the process. I have worked with him to both buy and sell properties. First off, he is extremely professional, promptly returning phone calls, text messages, or emails. He is extremely knowledgeable about all of our city's neighborhoods, and he is willing to go the extra mile to make buying or selling a home as smooth as possible. He will definitely be the first person I call for any real estate sale in the future.
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08/04/2019 - kwrichardson12
We selected Donavaun as our agent based on the reviews from this site and he far exceeded our expectations. He demonstrated a willingness throughout the process to communicate with us which was doubly important since we were making the purchase remotely. At time I felt guilty about monopolizing his time because it seemed as if he was always providing us with updates or answering questions or addressing items that arose through the purchase. From search to offer to negotiation to close he applied his knowledge and talent in helping us get to a favorable outcome. The enthusiasm and commitment to customer service that he exhibited through the search and purchase removed a great deal of the stress an anxiety from the process and was very much appreciated.
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08/03/2019 - TaishaVenort
Donavaun is very professional. He really has all the skills and the right personality for this job. He takes his time to understand clients’ taste and plan viewing efficiently using maps and technology. He stays in touch and keep his clients on track with deadlines. He advises with no biases. He has great negotiation skills and the people he works with on the regular basis have a lot of respect for him. You will not regret one bit having Donavaun as your agent.
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07/25/2019 - KeithKincaid
Working with Donavaun was an overall positive experience. He is very responsive and accessible by phone, text, or email. He was very helpful in negotiating terms with sellers and we were able to accomplish our move to a tenant occupied condominium after some initial obstacles. Donavaun maintained a professional attitude and optimistic/ assertive perspective throughout the process which was very encouraging as a buyer to have someone working hard on your side. We got a great deal on our home after an initial period of difficulty that ended up being worth it in the end. Very happy to have worked with Donavaun and wish I could have him as my realtor for every property purchase in the future.
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07/18/2019 - maximum4painting
My experience with Donovan as a realtor was very positive, he does an exceptional job of helping you any way he can. He took many steps to help me and insure everything in my home purchase was as it should be. I would refer him to anyone.
Thank you
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03/25/2019 - stevennoles2
Donavaun's service and professionalism are unmatched. Not only did he find us a large variety of homes with our needs/wants but he was very accommodating with our difficult schedule. He answers texts/calls/emails faster than anyone else I have ever worked with. He found us a wonderful home inspector who went above and beyond the "normal" for looking at the homes we were interested in. Any time there were issues or disputes with the sellers Donavaun would negotiate for us and did an exceptional job of writing air tight addendums for our contracts. For example, we had found a house we liked, but the inspector noticed a hazard in the home. We asked the seller to fix it and Donavaun wrote up a great amendment to the contract to make sure they used registered professionals to do the work and to show us invoices of the work (to be sure it was done right.) When the sellers refused to do that Donavaun made the process of pulling out of that contract and to find the home we eventually bought a pain free process.
He found us a house we love, in the price range we needed, in a good neighborhood, and in the very short time frame we had to find a home.
If you want an agent who knows the area, knows banks/inspectors/etc, and who will work tirelessly to find you the right home Donavaun is the best agent you can find. I will never use a different agent in Gainesville.
Do yourself a favor and higher him if you want to purchase in Gainesville.
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03/21/2019 - ninozka escudero
Donavaun! I am SO HAPPY, I came across you on Zillow! Since the first date we contacted each other, you showed me a high level of professionalism and at the same I felt I was speaking to a friend!
Thank you for helping us find our first home ever! I appreciate you helping us go through all of the steps we needed to take to complete this whole process. I will keep recommending you to anybody who is looking to buy/sell a home!
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02/25/2019 - peanut71795
Donavaun is AWESOME!!!! I can not say that enough. He was very helpful. He was very helpful and kept us encouraged and looking forward through our short-sale buying process. I will most deffinitely recommend him to any and everyone I know looking for a house.
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10/13/2018 - zuser20180328120452065
Donavaun was fantastic! We are not physically in the area (yet) but he worked with our daughter's crazy schedule to view multiple homes, often at short notice. He walked us thru the process and encouraged us throughout. He knows the area and gave us an honest assessment of the properties we "viewed". He brought in knowledgeable assessors and appraisals, put together aggressive bids, recommended plumbers and electricians and we got our house. The best decision we made while planning our Gainesville home was to choose Donavaun as our agent.
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09/21/2018 - zuser20140505203810575
Donavaun went above and beyond in helping my girlfriend and I find our perfect home. His extensive knowledge of the local market was impressive, and we really appreciate the extra time he invested in learning about our needs and tastes. He provided us with many options, and gave us a honest and knowledgeable assessment of the pros and cons of each property. He was easy to work with and very flexible in scheduling. Most of all, he was extremely professional and just a pleasant and kind person.
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09/05/2018 - Alex Brown
I can not recommend Donavaun more. After a negative experience with another realtor he was able to change my entire attitude about home buying around. He will aggressively purse the perfect home for you while also being realistic about your budget. He is always available to answer questions and never made me feel stupid about the process. If you are buying a home in the Gainesville area, especially if you are first time home buyer, Don is your best bet.
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09/01/2018 - Mael stewart
He is trustworthy, on point, and makes the process as smooth as possible. He makes sure that he finds the best fit home for you and your family. He makes you feel confident and comfortable that we will find the right house. I would highly recommend him because I know he will get the job done!!#TeamDonavaun#!
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08/20/2018 - Jordan Nadeau
Donavaun is an excellent agent and a pleasure to work with. As a first time home buyer, I had a lot of questions needed a lot of assistance with the home buying process. Donavaun was extremely knowledgeable and insightful. He maintains a strong awareness of the market and demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the purchase process. One of my favorite things about my experience with Donovan is how available he was. He was very flexible with my work schedule and consistently made himself available for any showings, inspections, or walk-throughs I wanted to complete. He was patient and supportive throughout the time I worked with him. He clearly loves his job and makes it his goal to help people like me feel confident and excited about a new home purchase.
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08/13/2018 - cmr reed
Donavaun did an excellent job selling my house in Gainesville. He hired a great photographer and presented my home beautifully and listed at an excellent price. Donavaun communicated every step of the way and had my home under contract in less than two weeks. He was always reachable anytime of day and explained everything in a easy to understand way. I would highly recommend Donavaun to any buyer or seller in Alachua county!
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07/12/2018 - zoouf22
Donavaun Horne is an exceptional person. He is very helpful, funny, and always on time. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. Whenever questions were asked he was quick to answer and very specific and clear.
Thanks Donavaun!
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06/06/2018 - MALUVAUGHAN
My first home I bought with Donavaun Horne. So glad I found him. He made the experience less daunting than I thought it would be. He is professional and knowledgeable. I appreciate the conversations, feedback, and advices he offered that landed me the home I wanted. He was there for me every step of the way. Thank you!
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04/07/2018 - angiegepte1
Donovaum helped us find our forever home. He was very professional and knowledgeable, we closed on time and it felt like it was very easy going from start to finish. He answered all our questions and got all paperwork to us in a timely manner. I will be recommending him to friends and family, Thank you Donovaun!!!
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02/28/2018 - zuser20151004103036784
It has been simply fantastic working with Donavaun. It's the first time I've sold a home and he has helped me through the entire process. He's attentive and also very knowledgeable about the market. I really can't recommend him enough.
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02/13/2018 - raymond hufford
A fantastic experience from start to finish. Donavaun listened to our wants and needs, added some guidance and input, and we found a great forever home! He's very personable and thoughtful, but not too aggressive as some realtors can be. I will recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell.
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12/21/2017 - Cheryl Courtney
We can't speak highly enough of our experience with Donavaun Horne. We were first-time homebuyers with very little knowledge about how to find the right place. From start to finish he was very responsive, kind, and a constant professional. He was very responsive to our needs and was always available when we needed him to be. On top of being exceptionally good at his job he felt like a friend to us. Anyone looking to purchase a home would be blessed to work with Donavaun - the entire team for that matter.
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12/19/2017 - Kris Barber
Donavaun is an outstanding real estate agent! He is always available to answer questions & help however he can. He is 100% invested to make sure his clients have a positive experience thru the process of homebuying.
My daughter & I were in and out of FL looking for the right house. We relied heavily on Donavaun’s knowledge of the area & suggestions. He would even go out of his way and revisit a property we were interested in and face time us so we could see items that we had questions about. That is going the extra mile, in my opinion!!
He is honest & puts the needs of his clients as a high priority. There are lots of agents to choose from, but most don’t work nearly as hard to make sure their clients are completely satisfied with the house they purchase. He cares about his clients.
I highly recommend Donavaun - he is top notch!
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10/17/2017 - Sophia Pérez and Shanti Cruz
Donavaun's even nature really kept us afloat when my wife Shanti and I were buying our home. There were a few non traditional components to this purchase. We were buying the home we had been renting for almost a year and we needed to act quickly, yet responsibly and as informed as possible. Initially, the listing agent had approached us to represent both sides of the sale. I am grateful we did it go that route as I am confident we would not have been ethnically represented. Donavaun really looked out for us to make sure that we were buying a sound home and that any repairs that needed to be made, were made. There were some intense moments with response times (or lack of- I am trying to be diplomatic about the listing agent) from the sellers side but Donavaun was consistent and honest with us. Our home eventually closed after over 2 months of escrow hell, all of which were made bearable by Donavaun and his calming demeanor.
It is worth mentioning that we rented the home before purchasing it, and as part of the process, many tradespeople had to come into our home which had us on guard as 2 women in a same sex relationship. Donavaun was always affirming and brought only the best tradespeople into our home, and when we could not be there to meet with them, he would show up.
We are so grateful to Donavaun and his team.
Buying a home was not in our plan, but the possibility presented itself and we went with it, and made it come true. But only with Donavaun's support and advocacy through the process!
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10/08/2017 - Robin Rolark
Good afternoon,
On the behalf of me and my husband D'metrice we would like to give a BIG thanks to you and your for making this possible for us.
After the experience we had with our previous realtor we didn’t even want to buy anymore. You made it simple and easy, the communication was awesome! We’re loving our new home and will definitely be recommending Donavaun Horn to everyone... GO GATORS
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10/03/2017 - Julianne Price
Donavaun was always keeping us posted with any new details going one with our deal. He was in constant contact and advocated for us every step of the way. When things got hard, as home buying often does, he reassured us that everything would work out and then helped us make it happen. He has been WONDERFUL through this whole process.
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08/29/2017 - roseadambright2000
Our rental property sold much faster, for much more, than we expected and it is all thanks to Donavaun. He did a great job on creating our listing, went above and beyond in cleaning and staging, handled negotiating with the other realtor and was in general very pleasant, positive, and straightforward to deal with. I will recommend him to my friends planning to buy or sell a home in his territory.
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08/28/2017 - floridawilliams
Donavaun is very knowledgeable, professional, efficient and hardworking. This was an amazing experience from start to finish with the suggestions, advice and guidance during this real estate process. I would recommend him to anyone needing a great realtor.
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08/16/2017 - Olajuwon White
Donavaun was the blessing I didn't know I needed. He assisted me in purchasing my first home. As a service connected disabled Veteran, his expertise helped me to navigate my earned benefit of my VA home loan guarantee. Donavaun kept my wants and needs at the top of his list and provided many amazing property listings. He is professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. I would recommend him time after time. As a first time homeowner, with him, the process was a breeze and actually fun. I will always use Donavaun for all of my real estate needs. Thank you Donavaun
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07/08/2017 - efaw086
Great help; competently handled out of state challenges; Appreciative of his assistance in not just obtaining inspection but willingness to be on the property
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07/07/2017 - BrianWalker28
He is a skilled professional. He is right to the point and will be your strongest advocate. When I started my home search I was provided access to a cutting edge home listing website. This website was extremely helpful with notifying me of brand new listings as they appear on the market. This is how I was able to submit a bid within an hour of being listed on the website. I am thankful for Mr. Donavaun Horne. He sold me my first home.
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06/19/2017 - lajones6833
Mr. Horne was an AWESOME agent! He provided excellent service. Mr. Horne was very professional at all times. He actually listen to what I wanted and made it happened. He was very knowledgeable about the different areas. Mr. Horne was very personable. He was always prepared and had what I needed before I asked. Mr. Horne made the whole process of looking for my home to purchasing less stressful. He negotiated everything I wanted and things I had not considered with the Seller. I would recommend him to any and everyone I know. By far, he is the #1 realtor in my book!
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05/31/2017 - jmichaelmunger
Donavaun was beyond professional and responsive to my many, MANY communications. He knew the constraints I was operating with and the requirements I was looking for. Not only did he find me 3 places that I put an offer on, and ultimately guide me through closing process, but did so in less than 2 months! All I can conclude is that--with an open mind--he will be able to find the ideal property for you.
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05/31/2017 - millsaps52
No one have ever helped me more in buying a new home than Donavaun Horne, for over a year, my wife and I searched for a small place to be near our granddaughter, Donavaun met with home inspectors, with the government to turn on our utilities, he provided his own time in traveling many miles to have water tested for us, he stood by us when we did not close on one home and took us thru the entire process again, Always there to help, always there without an attitude and always helpful, I would recommend this man if I were listing, or selling a home in the Gainesville area. I have never had a more professional agent in my 65 years of buying homes and listing them,
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04/07/2017 - zuser20140723103203834
It's a really nice experience to have Donavaun help find a beloved house. He responses quickly and has great knowledge of local houses. I am a new home buyer. He is really patient and sent me a lot of useful information. The home inspection he recommended is also great. I would definitely recommend him if you need a realtor to help you buy/sell a house.
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03/23/2017 - Alan Zak
Donavaun kept in close contact with my wife and I in our search for a home for my homeless veteran brother-in-law. Highly responsive, referred us to inspection and other resources who were likewise. Next time I need to buy or sell a single-family home, Donovaun would definitely be my first choice!
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02/27/2017 - brunondj
He was very helpful throughout the whole process and even set up a portal for houses that fit my need. Responses were within a good amount of time, and he handled much of the initial process for me. I would very much recommend him!
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02/13/2017 - zuser20161209054551528
Donavaun is incredible! He cares about his work and will go to bat for you as his clients. He is knowledgable and will always find the answer is he doesn't know. He really listened to our wants in a new home and carried us through the process, as we are new home buyers. He was patient and SUPER responsive!
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12/08/2016 - tracythomas227
My entire experience was at ease with this Realtor. His Professionalism and Knowledge of his job made me trust him all the way. I really enjoyed working with him. He answered any question that I had, and he always communicated with me, which to me means alot. I'm Proud to call him MY Realtor. And I Thank him so much for all his hard work. Thank you Donavaun for the wonderful experience !!!
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10/27/2016 - shjw2
He was a fabulous partner and is otherwise a very special human being. He seems to really love what he does.
We had some challenges with the process (buyers side) and Donavaun persevered. He went above and beyond to represent my interests.
I recommend him highly.
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10/26/2016 - sarahbruton
I cannot say enough great things about Donavaun! He went above what I expected to help us get our home. He kept us informed of each step in the home buying process and helped us through the stresses of buying a home. Donavaun responded to each text and email quickly and answered any questions we had. I recommend him to everyone, he is always professional, friendly, and on your side. We could not have done this without him!
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10/26/2016 - rob bruton98
Donavaun was our realtor for our recent home purchase and we could not be happier with him. He was great through the whole process, very professional but also very friendly and just an overall likeable guy. We were first time home buyers and as soon as we started looking into the process Donavaun reached out to us to offer his assistance. I am very glad he did because I don't think we could have ended up with a better realtor. He was ALWAYS available and very quick to reply to any questions or needs. We told him a few houses we had seen online that we wanted to look at and he was able to arrange viewings within the week (often the very next day). He was very helpful when we were looking at houses but also not too pushy about anything. Once we picked the house we liked, he helped us to figure out what to do for an offer and drafted up a contract very quickly. We had some issues with the seller being difficult to deal with, but Donavaun was able to use his powers of finesse to smooth things out and make the deal happen. I very much believe that the sale would not have gone through without his skills and expertise. We just recently closed on the house and are very happy with the outcome and with all the work Donavaun did to make it happen. I very highly recommend Donavaun to anyone buying or selling in the area!
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10/21/2016 - katdecarvalho
Donavaun contacted me immediately when I emailed him about a property. Unfortunately the property had already been sold....He sent me others for review and offered helpful advice, but I couldn't find anything that interested me as much as that first property, so I've suspended my search for now. I will contact him again if I decide to resume a home search.
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09/05/2016 - Nancy Kocsis
There is no one that would work harder and respond as quickly as Donavaun. He showed me a home a little over the price I requested but it turned out to be the home I wanted . He knew what I was looking for. He made calls for me and helped with negation so on the price.
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09/01/2016 - tkthom25
Mr. Horne is a great salesman, his attitude and demeanor is awesome. He is eager to help and assure that his customers are satisfied and well informed about their home selection. Some obstacles may arise however Mr. Horne is knowledgeable in ensuring that all basis are covered before advising his customers with any unhappiness. It was a pleasure working with him. If there is ever a need to purchase another home, I would not hesitate to contact this wonderful, energetic inspiring young man.
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08/27/2016 - user6478833
Donavaun is the kind of real estate agent that everyone should have. He is very knowledgeable about the area, the neighborhoods, and answers all questions. He stays with you all the way through the home-buying process. I am a first-time home buyer and I couldn't have asked for a better person to help me. Thank you, Donavaun!
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08/24/2016 - aappiascik
Awesome agent. He knew exactly what we were looking for. I will deal with him again.thank you Donavaun . My daughter likes the place . Donavaun is responsive and available to answer all questions 24 hours a day. He uses newest technology which allowed me to make the purchase and sign all necessary documents via email. I highly recommend him and i will do bussiness with him again.
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07/13/2016 - samantha dunk
When we decided to buy a house it was basically on a whim. The house down the street was for sale, and we thought it may work for us. Donavaun was given to use by the mortgage company we went with, and it really paid off. The original house that made us consider buying was not going to work for our family, so we had to begin the hunt. Our list was long, specific, and unbudging. We refused to give on size, location, or price. Donavaun was fabulous through the whole process! Not only did he find us a home, but he found us our home which is pretty impressive considering he only had a few blocks to work with.
His customer service is amazing. He is funny, relaxed, and willing to explain everything to a first time buyer (which we were). He was always there, holding our hands and easing our confusion through the process. We are forever grateful that he was the person "given" to us when we decided to buy.
Thank you Donavaun!
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07/05/2016 - dburnsfleming
Donavaun Horne was an excellent agent to work with, always available and ready to help in anyway he could. It wasn't a big purchase but I felt he helped me like it was. I recommend Donavaun very highly.
Recent Listings Sold (6)
| Property Address | Details |
|---|---|
| 1917 SE 13th Place Gainesville, FL 32641 | Beds: 3 Baths: 2fb SqFt: 1,398 |
| 2305 NE 70th Street Gainesville, FL 32609 | Beds: 3 Baths: 2fb SqFt: 1,696 |
| 11415 SW 10 Terrace Micanopy, FL 32667 | Beds: 3 Baths: 2fb SqFt: 1,575 |
| 1611 SE 39th Place Gainesville, FL 32641 | Beds: 3 Baths: 1fb SqFt: 1,060 |
| 535 NE 12th Ct Gainesville, FL 32601 | Beds: 4 Baths: 1fb SqFt: 1,231 |
| 3901 SW 20th Avenue 509 Gainesville, FL 32607 | Beds: 2 Baths: 2fb/1hb SqFt: 1,176 |