Equus Realty

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Carol takes pride when introducing the educated professionals that have made EQUUS REALTY a well respected, top producing office specializing in Farm and Land sales in North Central Florida.


EQUUS RealtyAssociates offer experience and knowledge that will guide you in making informed decisions when purchasing or selling Ocala horse farms or Ocala residential property.

All EQUUS Associates have first hand knowledge about horses, cattle and agriculture as well as being professionals in the field of Real Estate.

Please contact us with any questions you may have.

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CAROL NEFF, Owner/Broker, established EQUUS REALTY in 1980. Carol & family, 3rd generation horsemen, have owned, trained, & operated a successful thoroughbred farm in Ocala since 1979. Neff has worked closely with county & state officials in establishing the groundwork for the development of the FL AG Center & Horse Park. She chaired the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee that produced six highly successful FL Horse & Ag Festivals. Carol was a consultant in the design of the Land Bridge that connects Greenway trails over I-75 for trail riders & horse drawn carriages. Carol has been a top producer specializing in Farm & Land sales in North Central Florida for 25 yrs. Please call CAROL NEFF at (352)622-8755 or (352) 572-4466.

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MARY PRUETT has been actively selling horse farms & other real estate in Ocala/Marion County since 1981. She & her husband, Jim, have owned & operated horse farms & cow/calf operations for over 30 yrs. A central FL native, Mary has earned 16 consecutive annual awards as Outstanding Producer of farm sales & is well respected among her peers & in the community at large. Deeply caring about everything she does, Mary's willingness to go way beyond the call of duty on her client's behalf has a great deal to do with her success. Her efforts are unwavering in finding the perfect property for her client's needs. Call MARY PRUETT today at (352)622-8755 or (352) 362-0326.

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DEBBIE HICKS, Growing up on a horse in rural Ohio near Lake Erie with a passion for business made a great combination for the Colorado State University Animal Science graduate to pursue a real estate profession. Debbie knows the best of both worlds, having lived in the city and the country. She knows what it takes to raise champion horses, too. A member of the World Champion Skipa Star syndicate, she has owned AQHA and futurity champions. Don't underestimate her as only having knowledge of farms. She's a seasoned residential sales person since 1989. Give Debbie a call and she will help make you feel secure with your decisions. She's educated and experienced and will work hard for you. She's a full time Realtor who will respond immediately to your requests and will present the facts rather than a sales pitch. Debbie & her husband Daniel, an attorney, continue to enjoy the quality of life the beautiful Ocala area has to offer. Let Debbie do the work for you to find the home or farm of your dreams. Call DEBBIE HICKS at (352)622-8755 or (352)843-3100.

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CURT & CONNIE THORESON, Curt has been a Realtor for over 35 yrs. He & his wife, Connie, owned a real estate company in a small horse community in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio. The Thoresons bought a horse farm in NW Marion County & relocated to the area in 1997. Their objective was to work with a professionally run real estate operation that specialized in "serving the customer." EQUUS was their choice. Curt & Connie's success in Ocala has been moving people in & out of farms with the ease & expertise that only a professional of his caliber could create. Their goal is making your move a pleasant, profitable experience. Call CURT THORESON at (352)622-8755 or (352)266-4632 or toll free at (866)377-5672.

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ROBERT HUNT, Broker/Realtor is a native Floridian and Marion County resident for 33 years. He has extensive knowledge of land, farms and general real estate in the Central Florida area, particularly Marion County. His lifelong involvement in the agricultural industry includes raising cattle, horses, selling animal health products and managing O.B.S. Feed & Supply Company. Robert has been in real estate for 12 years. He operated a real estate business with his wife, specializing in land, farms and ranches before joining Equus Realty. Please call ROBERT HUNT at (352)622-8755 or (352)804-0075.

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DEE TRIPP, As a long time resident of Marion County, Dee has spent over 17 years as an exercise rider for many of the areas horse farms. She and her husband, Shane, have participated in the pinhooking business for several years. They own their own farm and hold honesty & integrity as the key to their success. Call DEE TRIPP at (352)817-4604 or(352)622-8755.

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LAURIE BAKER has lived in the Ocala area for 25 years. For many years she owned and operated a horse farm - participating in boarding, breeding & racing thoroughbreds. She and son, Keegan, now focus their horse interests on pleasure horses (retired race horses) and other animals in need of a home for life allowing time for her new passion - selling Ocala Horse Country to the many visitors that fall in love with the area and decide to make it their home. Call LAURIE BAKER at (352)528-0800 or (352)843-5300.

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KATIE CHARLTON Katie, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, and proud mother of three grown children, has vast personal experience buying & selling luxury homes and farms. An AQHA stallion & mare owner she was drawn by the wonderful conditions that exist in Marion County for raising horses & the availability of cattle to train the cutting horses she successfully shows. Whether you have a property to market or are looking for the perfect address, Katie will dedicate herself to helping you attain your real estate goals. Call KATIE CHARLTON at (352)528-0800 or (352) 342-3592.

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RICHARD DASS I have been a life long resident of Florida and have owned land in Levy County for the past 25 years. Throughout my life I have enjoyed buying and selling real estate and recently decided to become a licensed professional. Assisting others in finding just the right property is a great way to spend your time! Having owned a 250 acre farm with a cow/calf operation, a hay business marketing to area horse farms and racing thoroughbreds, I feel qualified to help you find the property that best suits your needs. Let me show you what makes our area and the lifestyle it provides so special. Whether you are looking for a home, farm, or investment, I can help. Call RICHARD DASS at (352)528-0800 or (352) 843-1090.

BRETT SHINN, Broker Associate: Brett is a native Floridian who has always lived in the state and has owned property in both Miami and Ocala. Brett is an experienced SFR "single family residence" specialist. Prior to joining EQUUS Realty, Brett owned & operated his own Real Estate Brokerage that specialized in residences & condos. Brett also has vast experience with a crucial part of any Real Estate transaction - lending. For several years he worked for major financial institutions originating over 450 loans, managing Mortgage Brokers, and as a Asset Manager he worked with delinquent borrowers to assist them with loan modifications, short sales, DIL "Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure" and actual foreclosure bidding. Brett holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. He is also a licensed Mortgage Broker. Brett is truly a "single family residence" specialist! Please contact him at 352-433-6684 or brettshinn@centurylink.net or call EQUUS Realty at 352-622-8755.