Client Testimonials

Derek went above and beyond in helping me lease two different condos in Miami-Dade over the past 5 years. He is extremely responsive to communication and went the extra mile to make sure my needs were met. He was also able to negotiate great lease terms. Highly recommended!

Derek was a pleasure to work with and made my home buying experience stress-free and enjoyable. As a first time home buyer, I was a bit intimidated, but Derek's knowledge and guidance made the purchasing process much easier than expected. He was always quick to respond to questions and showed me properties at a moment's notice. Derek found me my dream home in Victoria Park and was able to get under contract before it hit the market! I couldn't be happier with my purchase and highly recommend Derek for the purchase of your next home-- he is extremely knowledgeable of south Florida real estate and market conditions and very professional.

Our realtor, Derek Dettman, was extremely informative and helpful throughout the home purchase process. Even with our busy schedule, he was able to work with us to find the right house, in the right neighborhood for less than what we planned to spend. I would recommend Derek and the Dettman Realty Group to anyone in the market to purchase, sell, or rent real estate in South Florida.

It was such a pleasure working with Derek and the Dettman Realty Group to find our personal residence. They are hard working, devoted, and very knowledgeable about the real estate market. They are highly skilled in negotiating. They are very easy to work with and they listen to the needs of their clients. They know the importance of timing and they are very expeditious in fact finding. Derek and the Dettman Realty Group made our home buying experience as stress-free as possible. Derek and the Dettman Realty Group have drive, integrity, and get the job done, and I would strongly recommend them to anyone looking to buy, rent, or sell in the South Florida area.

As first time home buyers, my wife and I were not overly knowledgeable about the ins and outs of purchasing real estate. We were beyond lucky to work with Derek! Not only did he put us at ease throughout the process, but his knowledge and experience proved to be priceless. I'm very happy to refer Derek to business contacts, friends and family - he's a trustworthy, honest agent whose loyalty is quite obviously to his clients.

We had an unbelievable experience with Derek. We were first time buyers and as such we were cautious and had a never-ending stream of questions and concerns all of which he patiently answered. He was always on time (actually early) for appointments and was very responsive to all our emails and calls. We saw a bunch of houses but at the end of the day when we fell in love he could not have represented us better. He was a great help with every phase of the purchase whether it was the search, the negotiation and offer, the inspection or the closing. We will be using Derek again for our future real estate needs and will recommend him highly to anyone who asks.

Derek was incredibly helpful finding and viewing great locations in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding areas. Although I have not been able to purchase a house as of yet, Derek helped me find and lease an apartment in the meantime. He was able to negotiate the rent well below asking price and helped make the move seamless. I would highly recommend using Derek Dettman as a realtor.

We were very pleased with Derek and his help in selling our two homes. In particular we felt Derek was very attuned to executing the little things that helped move the transactions along. Many things he really didn't have to do, he took care of. There were also some bigger items as well. For instance, there were a few things that needed to be smoothed over between us and the buyers, which Derek handled with his professionalism and typical upbeat attitude. We would gladly recommend Derek to our friends.

Derek was very knowledgeable about the real estate market in south Florida, and made himself available on my schedule to show me available properties. He helped me find exactly what I was looking for, and did a great job negotiating a price within my price range. I would recommend Derek to anyone looking to rent/buy in the Miami or Ft. Lauderdale area.

Derek was amazing to work with. He helped my fiance and I find a great home in Harbordale. He was very attentive to our needs and very accommodating to our somewhat selective criteria. He was patient throughout the process, showing us more than 20 different properties. We will definitely be using him in the future to purchase our first home. I highly recommend him.

Found Derek through Zillow and he called me within minutes of contacting him. Had a short time frame to find a new place and he was able to line up several places to see within a day. Ended up with a great place on-time and within budget. Great working with you Derek!

Derek is a top-notch real estate agent and clearly has a deep knowledge of the local market, particularly in neighborhoods surrounding downtown Fort Lauderdale. He was always easy to reach, made himself available outside of regular business hours and on the weekends. I will definitely use Derek again once I'm ready to purchase.

Derek was extremely helpful and supportive during the process. He makes sure he understands the type of house you are looking for and won't pressure you into something you're not comfortable with. If you aren't familiar with the area, Derek grew up in South Florida and can help you understand the pros and cons of the various neighborhoods. Overall, working with Dettman Properties was a great experience and I couldn't imagine buying a house with anyone else.

Derek is the type of real estate agent you wish for. He's courteous and responsive, returning calls and emails in a prompt fashion. He is a home-grown South Floridian and knows the market extremely well. Once he learned what we were looking for he guided me to or away from certain properties. I had a very wide area of interest as far as location, from Plantation to East Ft. Lauderdale and all the way up to Delray Beach. He never batted an eye when I asked to see properties all over Broward County. He is professional and very friendly and made the arduous task of finding a residence fun. He is extremely knowledgeable about all things relating to real estate from property taxes, laws and he is a very skilled negotiator. I highly recommend choosing Derek to be your real estate pro. He is a partner in your search and cares about his clients.

Derek is amazing. We couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable realtor or a better guide through our first home buying experience. His only fault is that he likes the Hurricanes.