Client Experiences
Stories from buyers and sellers in Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, Merritt Island, and surrounding coastal communities.
Hear from our Happy clients

"After interviewing several highly qualified realtors to sell my luxury villa in Cocoa Beach, FL, I chose Barbara because I was so impressed with her professionalism, honesty, and deep knowledge of the market. Having a dedicated team to handle every aspect of the process, fro… m the initial listing to the final closing made a significant difference. Barbara went to great lengths to ensure the listing was perfect and that I was completely satisfied. She worked incredibly hard and remained accessible even while on vacation, always willing to lend a helping hand. It has been a sincere pleasure working with Barbara, Sara and Rishel. I highly recommend Barbara and her team at Century 21 Ocean to anyone with real estate needs in the future."

"We had an outstanding experience working with Luis Juliao and his team at Ocean to River Properties powered by Century 21 Ocean (including Barbara Schluraff). From start to finish, they truly went above and beyond.
Luis took the time to really listen to what we were looking … for in a home and never rushed or pressured us. He guided us every step of the way with patience, professionalism, and genuine care. What stood out most was how diligent he was—he didn’t just highlight the positives of each property, but also made sure we understood any potential downsides. That honesty and attention to detail gave us complete confidence throughout the process.
His entire team was just as supportive, responsive, and organized, making everything feel smooth and stress-free from beginning to end.
We couldn’t be happier with our experience and highly recommend Luis and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell. A true 5-star experience!"

"I had worked with many agents in the past and majority were good. We give Rishel and Barbara a great review. Very informative of current market, provide a solid plan of what needs to be done prior to listing, and we felt like they were working for us the entire time, not try… ing to get something sold and losing money at the same time. In Florida you must have patients and sense of reality. They will get the job done for anyone looking to sell or buy. We loved the entire experience"

"They are absolutely incredible. We stayed in the Airbnb above their office and they brought us a bottle of champagne to congratulate us on or recent marriage!"

"Hands down, Barbara and her staff are the absolute best realtors in this area! She has a strong history of going above and beyond with any real estate needs, and she's done so on several transactions for me.
Whether buying or selling, Barbara is your best option for a high p… erforming real estate agent."

"After searching a few months for a new place on my own I was becoming discouraged. Finding a new place when you are living 350 away is difficult.
Then I met Luis Juliao a realtor at an open house near satellite beach Florida.
I explained to him that I was living in a perfect… place and I was having a hard time finding a new place that would suit my needs.
Luis created a listing alert that would update regularly.
Every time a listing came to my attention it always had the desired elements.
Each time a good match came up Luis was on it! He would have honesty open discussions with me about the property.
My discouragement was over and the property search became a pleasure thanks to Luis Juliao.
Ahead of my schedule for relocation I was able to secure a fantastic home in Indian Harbour Beach Fl. :)"

"We can’t say enough good things about Barbara and her team. We were dealing with a complex HOA issue that temporarily slowed the sale of our home and could have easily jeopardized the transaction, but Barbara stayed calm, sharp, and fully engaged from day one through closing… .
She worked nonstop behind the scenes, coordinating with the HOA, attorneys, title, and the buyers to keep everything on track. Her attention to detail, consistent follow-up, and persistence made a real difference. When things felt uncertain, she kept everyone aligned and focused on solutions.
What impressed us most was her professionalism under pressure. She never overpromised, never went quiet, and never stopped advocating for us. This situation required more than a typical listing agent. It required strategy, communication, and grit, and Barbara delivered on all three.
If you want an agent who can handle tough situations, navigate sensitive negotiations, and protect your interests when things get complicated, Barbara is the one you want on your side. We’re genuinely grateful for everything she did and would absolutely work with her again."

"I just want to share how pleased I am with the job that Barbara and Rishel did in the sale of my condo. They did a great job in managing all aspects of the sale process from making sure the condo was always in great shape for each showing and keeping us informed of the resu… lts of each showing. They have a great understanding of the market and I would use them again without hesitation. If looking for a great connected experience I highly recommend them. Thanks you Barbara and Rishel"
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