Touring homes can be incredibly exciting, but it can also get overwhelming because there is so much to consider, underscoring the need for a meticulous approach when visiting properties you’re
Testimonials
"
I have worked with Michael Smith for well over a year up until finally purchasing my dream home with my fiance. Throughout that year he was patient and beyond helpful. If you tell him what you want he will find it, and when you find it he puts getting it into motion immediately. He runs a smooth process and I am so thankful for his patience and diligence. He’ll do you right.
"
- Jenna Kilgore
"
Leigh Ann was the best realtor I've ever dealt with. Very informative and professional every step of the way. I will definitely use her services again If we purchase in Columbia county.
"
- Ron Pendleton
"
I cannot say enough great things about having Michael Smith as my realtor. He stayed on top of everything throughout the house buying process, and I highly recommend him for anyone interested in buying/selling a home in the northern Florida area!
"
- Lee Baker
"
Michael Smith was awesome, he went the extra mile to make me and my kids dreams come true. No matter what it took, no matter what problems came out way, he helped me over came any and every obstacle. I can't say enough about him, he was there for me night and day and was willing to answer any questions that I had during the process.. I am forever grateful for his time and patience and most of all his dedication to making our dream come true.. THANKS AGAIN MICHAEL SMITH
"
- Ibn Clifton Williams (Utility worker@ Champion Home Builders )
"
Selling a home can be a stressful experience, but thanks to Michael, it turned out to be smoother—and more successful—than I ever imagined. From day one, he pulled out all the stops to get my home sold, and the results were beyond my expectations.
Michael brought a deep knowledge of the market, pricing strategies, and buyer behavior. Every question I had (and we had a lot!) was answered promptly, clearly, and with genuine care. What stood out most was how available and responsive he was throughout the entire process—early mornings, evenings, weekends—it never felt like I was waiting on a response or wondering what came next.
Beyond the logistics, Michael went the extra mile at every turn—from staging advice and beautiful marketing to strong negotiation skills and constant communication. It was clear that he was fully invested in getting me the best outcome, and I felt like a priority every step of the way.
I can’t recommend Michael Smith highly enough. If you want someone who knows their stuff, works tirelessly for you, and genuinely cares about your success, look no further.
"
- Clarence Anderson (Seller)
"
Leigh Ann was an amazing help from start to finish! She was so helpful with explaining all the details and communicating between the seller and us. She is very resourceful and knowledgeable and is such a pleasure to work with
"
- Mercy Mancilla
"
Leigh Ann did a great job selling my dad's house. I’m out of state and Leigh Ann made the process simple and smooth. Thank you Leigh Ann!
"
- Heather Oliver
"
Selling of our property was a very hard decision to make, but working with Leigh Ann made the process easier. She was a godsend. When we had troubles getting things repaired, she stepped in and everything was taken care of. I could have not found a more wonderful agent to work with on the sale of our home and property. I would highly recommend her to anyone about to sale their home. You could not find a more qualified person and willing to assist you in every step of the process.
"
- Deborah Merry
"
Good professional ,reliable and fast on resolutions my real estate experience is one of the best of my life .
"
- Michael Andrew Petruk
"
Leigh Ann was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and helped us find the perfect home to fit our needs; one we wouldn't have found on our own.
Thank you again for everything you've done.
"
- Richard Mills & Mollie Tom
"
In one word - WOW. Leigh Anne was amazing and exceeded all my expectations. She made my experience as stress free as possible. She listened to what I was looking for and went right work. She found me a lot more options than I saw myself. When we went to visit those locations she had already done the research and provided me the results. She knew all the right questions to ask and always answered my questions when asked. If you want your own personal top of line realtor that takes the stress out of home/land shopping she's the one!
"
- Brett Johnson (Regional AP Manager)
"
We had the best and most pleasant experience with Leigh Ann! She always was on top of the transaction we were making in acquiring a lot. We loved her honesty and how experienced she was with the area we were looking to purchase lot. Highly recommend her!!!
"
- Avelino Gonzalez
"
Leigh Ann was great to work with on the sale of our home. She works very hard to stay on top of things and to communicate with her clients.
"
- Jackie Cross
"
Thank you, Leigh Ann., You were so wonderful and always kept me informed. My house sold in a week. I would recommend Next Home & Leigh Ann to anyone.
Thank you, Leigh Ann., My new journey has started.
"
- Debby Lee Nolan
"
I had the best experience with Leigh Ann. She went above and beyond to help with anything she could. If you need a realtor, I highly recommend her.
"
- Jodi Allen
"
teresa was with me above and beyond through the entire process . she made what was a difficult time for me a lot easier. highly recommend her
"
- Virginia Chambers
"
Leigh Ann, was always professional throughout the selling process.
I would definitely use her services again, and highly recommended her.
"
- Manooj k Kumar (Sales)
"
We had the best and most pleasant experience with Leigh Ann! She always was on top of the transaction we were making in acquiring a lot. We loved her honesty and how experienced she was with the area we were looking to purchase lot. Highly recommend her!!!
"
- Avelino Gonzalez
"
Working with Mrs. Leigh Ann has been beyond great. She has become part of our journey in these past 9 months. She has served us with respect, showing experience and wisdom in the way she manages her business. She is always punctual and willing to drive long distances in order to satisfy her client's needs. she has helped us with 3 properties, and we are ready for more.
"
- Zurami Sala
"
### 🌟 **5-Star Review for Realtor Mike Smith** 🌟
As a Senior Loan Officer, I have the privilege of working with many real estate professionals. From start to finish, Mike is the definition of professionalism, dedication, and true teamwork.
We recently partnered on a transaction that closed in record time—just 5 days to clear-to-close! That kind of success doesn’t happen by luck; it’s the direct result of Mike’s communication, organization, and commitment to his clients. He’s always proactive, always responsive, and always puts his clients first.
Working with Mike is seamless—he understands the lending process, keeps everyone informed, and ensures his buyers are confident every step of the way. If you’re looking for a Realtor who delivers results and makes the entire home-buying process smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable, Mike Smith is that Realtor.
It’s always a pleasure to work with professionals who care as much as we do about getting families into their dream homes. Looking forward to many more closings together!
— **Juan Cruz**
🏡 Senior Loan Officer | The Cruz Home Mortgages Team
📞 352-272-8959 | ✉️ [juan@golovera.com]
"
- Juan Cruz (Loan Officer )
"
Leigh Ann made a dream come to life with her help and guidance. We found our dream home and she walked us step by step , answered all our 1 million questions , was always honest and accommodating to our request. I recommend Leigh Ann with the highest regard for all your real estate needs.
"
- Rafael Alfonso
"
Leigh Ann was an awesome realtor. She showed us several properties in the area and knew detailed information on each property. She was always very professional and helpful. Leigh Ann went above and beyond what we would have expected from an agent , and she was always looking out for our best interest. She was amazing!
"
- Julie Beechem
"
Ms. Mills (Leigh Ann) provided exceptional customer/buyer service and support from start to finish. She exceeded our expectations in moving the process along effectively and efficiently. Additionally, she was instrumental in getting the inspections done, finding an affordable insurance carrier, as well as service providers after we purchased the single family home. Definitely recommend to others and we certainly will request her services for all future buys or sells in the Lake City area.
"
- Marilyn Brew & Coretta Oden
"
I was very blessed to have Leigh on my side. She went above and beyond to make sure that she would get my house sold. Even when dealing with a hard personal family health diagnosis she was there for me until the end. She truly cared about you and the people she worked with, you could see that they had a good working friendship and respect for each other. I highly recommend Leigh she will get you through and she will give it her all to make sure your home gets sold. She will go above and beyond a beautiful women. Thank you Leigh ??
"
- Jeanne Biers
"
Leigh Ann did an absolutely wonderful job selling our dad’s home. She was accurate in her listing price and walked us through every step we needed to take. Can’t praise her enough for the job well done.
"
- Mary Lou Perkins
"
Top Notch. True professional!
"
- JUDY ASCOUGH
"
Truly a great experience! Leigh Ann took the stress out of the entire process. She explained what to expect and then kept me informed as she managed each step. Offers were presented to me as "the client" - in an objective, detailed manner, which made my decisions much easier. It may sound odd, but I did feel like I was selling with confidence. Definitely has my recommendation! Thanks Leigh Ann.
"
- Darrell Locklear
"
Very professional from start to finish. Kept us informed at every step, making it a seamless process. Highly Recommended
"
- John Scobie
"
Leigh Ann Mills, is highly recommended,
Her style, and great nature, for human life
Made us feel safe, and right at home.
Willing to help at any given time, was a blessing.
Thank you, for being our realtor, Leigh Ann.
I would recommend, this great lady, anytime.
God Bless you, we love our home.
John and Sherry Ashley
"
- Sherry Ashley
"
This was wife and I first time to sale a home. Leigh Ann made this process as painless as possible! She was very professional and knowledgeable, broke down everything in ways non agent/broker people could understand. She always answered or called right back when I had questions or concerns. Overall it was a great experience with Leigh Ann and her office! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to sale their home quickly and efficiently! Thank you Leigh Ann for all your help, its been a pleasure working with you!!
"
- Carlos Boston (Physical Therapist Assistant )
"
I highly recommend Leigh Ann Mills she helped us even on the weekends answered any questions I had .
"
- Betty Campbell
"
Leigh Ann did a great job on marketing and following through on everything right through closing. She always had our best interest at heart. She kept us informed of all of appointments and inspections through every step. I would recommend Leigh Ann to all my friends and family.
"
- Connie Roy
"
Leigh Ann's assistance with our search for a new home began even before we met and signed a contract and once we contracted for her services she proved to be a supportive and empathetic agent. Despite her busy schedule and multi-county area, she was always responsive and sensitive to our needs. We highly recommend Leigh Ann as a real estate agent in this region.
"
- Patrick and Doris Leary (Relocating Florida natives)
"
Leigh Ann is a wonderful realtor and so polite, professional, and easy to work with. My wife and I highly recommend Leigh Ann to serve your realty needs. She absolutely gets things done. We are so happy how everything in buying and selling our lot turned out.
"
- John Biermann
"
Mrs. Leigh Ann! Was an absolute joy to work with. Someone who will go the extra mile for
You and fight for what you want. My wife and I are newly wed and Leigh Ann did everything she could and pulled all the strings to get us in an amazing starter home! After working with Leigh Ann I find it hard to even think about working with anyone else. A very welcoming and upbeat spirit that made our experience (as stressful as home searching can be) extremely smooth and enjoyable. If you’re looking for a realtor, your search stops here ! Thanks so much Mrs. Leigh Ann!
"
- Nicholas Chirino
"
From the first phone call to the final signature on the closing papers, Teresa was "by our side" guiding us to the finish line. Her expertise and insight into our airpark property made the difference in our buying decision. All our transactions were handled "on-line" since we live 12 hours from Florida, yet all the paperwork and signing got completed without a hitch! And finally, and most importantly, Teresa was always available at a moment's notice...a text, an email, a phone call. We highly recommend Teresa Acevedo!
"
- Richard James Steckbeck
"
I recently sold a piece of property and I have to say Leigh Ann Mills was the best to work with. She was very professional and informative. I couldn't have done it without her. I highly recommend Lee Ann Mills
"
- Belinda Sanchez
"
Leigh Ann is absolutely a rare gem. She was so professional yet warm and accommodating. She was extremely responsive and very helpful with any needs or questions we had. She anticipated what needed to be done and put it into motion before we even asked. We were thoroughly impressed.
"
- Samuel and Jennifer Morrisett
"
Leigh Ann is absolutely a rare gem. She was so professional yet warm and accommodating. She was extremely responsive and very helpful with any needs or questions we had. She anticipated what needed to be done and put it into motion before we even asked. We were thoroughly impressed.
"
- Samuel and Jennifer Morrisett
"
Leigh Ann was wonderful!! Never missed a beat with anything thrown our way! She is extremely professional but also very kind! If you’re looking for a realtor who will listen and understand ! It has to be LeighAnn!!!
"
- Jordan Brock
"
Teresa was quick to help us on several issues over a couple of months. She even did some cleaning before our walkthrough
"
- Chris Davis
"
Leigh Ann was such a Blessing for us to get our House sold.
She was so understanding, she really knows her Buisness and she helped us in any way. I wished we had her here NC were we bought our House.
We would recommend Leigh Ann to anybod who wants to buy or sell a House.
If we move ever again to Florida, we will definitly go with her.
Thank you Leigh Ann - you are the Best :-)
"
- Chris and Edith Sims
"
Leigh Ann did a great job finding what we wanted and never gave up and communicated great every step of the way from looking and finding what we wanted all the way through closing in our property.
"
- Barney OSteen (Buyer)
"
Leigh Ann was the realtor who sold us this home 4 years ago. When it came time to sell this home, Leigh Ann was the obvious choice. She made the process so easy for us by getting her photographer to take great photos and then, listing the home on several websites. Leigh Ann is extremely knowledgeable about Lake City and Columbia County. I recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in this area! Thanks, Leigh Ann!
"
- Gwen Rainwater
"
I would high recommend Micheal to be used when purchasing a home . He makes the process painless and is helpful anyway he can be. He always answered all my questions day and night, kept me informed of all developments as they happened. Did an excellent job negotiating for me when I wasnt able and really made the purchase a pleasant experience. I felt none of the anxiety I experienced with my first home purchase. I would highly recommend Micheal and his agency when looking to purchase your new home.
"
- Ty Canaday
"
Leigh Ann is very knowledgeable of the Lake City & surrounding area. She is very professional and keeps you updated . She has an awesome staff that even helped with Electric ,Internet and security hook ups. If we had questions on any part of the purchase of our home she had the answers and walked us through it . Best experience we ever had with a realtor.
"
- Shirl Gatto
"
Leann was amazing to work with! She was very fair, honest and always returned my calls immediately. I live in another state and could not have sold our house without her. She sold it the first week and lined up everything that we needed to make it ready to show. We couldn’t have done it without her!
I guarantee you if you choose her , you will be in good hands, there’s no one better!
Thanks so much for making this process so easy for us!
"
- Leslie Davis
"
If you are looking for an agent with a great personality who can deal with the most troublesome and difficult situations, Leigh Ann Mills is the one. She handed the sale of my home and the purchase of another with ease, professionalism and grace (under fire) as certain situations were difficult. My recommendation would easily be 10 stars.
"
- patriciareid258
"
Leigh Ann wrote up a wonderful listing, had the best pictures taken, had our house listed and sold inside of a week. You would have to be crazy not to work with her! I would hire her again in a minute.
"
- Stephen M
"
Ms. Mills did a great job staying on top of all matters around the sale of our property, kept constant updates, answered every question and concern through the entire process. Was a pleasure doing business with her and would highly recommend.
"
- Brandon Klopp
Latest Blog Posts
Escrow plays a crucial role in real estate, serving as a financial safeguard for buyers throughout both the buying process and the life of the loan.This guide can help enhance your understanding of
Your home is your personal retreat, your pride and joy, and the place where you spend the most time bonding with loved ones.It may also be the single biggest investment of your life. That’s
Though 20 percent has traditionally been the ideal amount to put as a down payment, the notion that you must do so to qualify for a home loan is simply not true.In fact, according to the National
MLS® Disclaimer
Information should be deemed reliable but not guaranteed, all representations are approximate, and individual verification is recommended. Copyright ©2018 All rights reserved. Last Update: November 3, 2026 4:54 PM UTC
Apply today, your next place is waiting!
Request an application for this rental listing through our trusted partner, Rental Beast, and enjoy the benefits:
One-time Application Fee
Use your application with participating Rental Beast properties for 30 days with no additional cost.
Seamless Application Process
Request an application and begin yours online in seconds.
Soft Credit Check Only
A soft credit inquiry is used and does not impact your credit score.
Fast-tracked Reviews
Quick processing gets you closer to moving day, faster.
Disclaimer: By providing my phone number above and checking this box, I expressly consent to NextHome Gateway Realty, directly or by a third party vendor, InsideRE, LLC, acting on NextHome Gateway Realty's behalf, contacting me at this number by calling me or sending me text messages, including marketing and promotional messages, using an automatic telephone dialing system, related to our products and services for real estate transactions, even if my name appears on the "Do Not Call" list. Providing my consent is not required to obtain our products or services. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Text HELP for help or STOP to opt out.