The Downing-Frye name has been a part of Naples and Bonita history since the early 1960's. Over the years, the firm has grown into the largest in the area,based on number of agents. Currently, over 500 agents call Downing-Frye their home. The company has offices throughout the Naples and Bonita Springs area. "Despite it's size, it feels like a small family company " said Mike Hughes, Downing-Frye's vice president. Every month, the company throws a social event for it's agents. One month it might be a golf tournament. The next month it could be a happy hour or beach barbeque. The events get rotated and are open to family and friends of Downing-Frye agents. These events are not only fun, they also present unique networking opportunities for the agents. 

Every year, since 2003, Downing-Frye has been voted Best Real Estate company by the Naples Daily News readers. This means a lot. Downing-Frye has earned the respect of the community and works hard to maintain it. 

In 2008, Downing-Frye Realty made the top 100 real estate company list, per REALTOR® magazine, for the fifth year in a row based on closed sales volume. 

The company has access to the MLS systems for Naples, Bonita, Ft. Myers, Tampa and Orlando. A related 100% owned company has access to the Marco Island MLS. 

Email Downing-Frye Realty, Inc.: Info@DowningFryeRealEstateCompany.com 

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