Ricardo Hidalgo Real Estate Agent at Watersound Real Estate

Ricardo Hidalgo

Real Estate Agent at
Watersound Real Estate

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Certifications

Specialties

  • First Time Home Buyers
  • Investment Properties
  • Vacation Home
  • Relocations
  • Waterfront Specialist
  • New Construction
  • Luxury Specialist
  • Retirement Specialist
  • Land Specialist

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More about Ricardo Hidalgo

I’m Ricardo Hidalgo, a Realtor with Watersound Real Estate serving 30A and the Emerald Coast of Florida. I help buyers, sellers, investors, and relocation clients make informed decisions in markets including Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, Miramar Beach, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, WaterColor, WaterSound, and Panama City Beach. My approach combines local market knowledge with a practical understanding of property values, renovation considerations, comparable sales, pricing, and negotiation. For sellers, I focus on positioning a property to stand out through accurate pricing, strong presentation, and marketing suited to the home and its likely buyers. For buyers, I help evaluate location, condition, ownership costs, and the terms of a purchase. I work with a range of property types, including primary residences, luxury and waterfront homes, second homes, and investment properties. I ...
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Achievements

Top Negotiator 2021

Education

University of West Florida

Other Certifications

REALTOR® Association Certified Executive (RCE), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)

Awards

Sold to Gold, Top 300 Realtors on Emerald Coast, Highest Listing Sold, Icon Agent, Luxury Property Specialist

Other Languages

Spanish Italian English

License Number

3416177

Ricardo Hidalgo's Reviews & Ratings

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Ricardo Hidalgo

  • Ricardo helped me buy a home

      Ricardo was very helpful , courteous and knowledgeable in the process of helping me find and buy my ideal home. He explained the entire process in layman's terms . I would highly recommend him to my family and friends.

    • Ricardo helped me buy a home

        Ricardo was great! He Found exactly what I was looking for. Had no problem showing me houses at anytime with short notice. He ensured all the repairs and paperwork were done in a timely matter. After selecting the house, I was ready to move in in just 20 days! I highly recommend Ricardo.

      • Ricardo helped me buy a home

          Ricardo was very helpful in assisting myself and my sister in finding a new home for our mother. Even though I was in a different state the process went smoothly thanks to Ricardo. He kept all of us informed every step of the way.

        • Ricardo listed and sold my home

            From the start our experience was top notch. Even with a buyer who dropped out we were on schedule and at price we were happy with. When we move forward and buy again it will be Ricardo we call.

          • Ricardo helped me buy a home

              Ricardo exceeded our expectations for a realtor. We made our home purchase sight unseen and that was a big part to Ricardo’s diligence in providing videos and plenty of pictures as we requested them. He was able to negotiate us the best price as buyers while also saving us tons of money in the end. I trust him and his judgment and would do business with him again.

            • Ricardo helped me buy a home

                On our first day out we went with intention to buy a place we had seen online. After looking over a few options Ricardo decided another place with similar price range nearby would be a much better fit. Fell in love with it immediately and put an offer in same day. Process since couldn't have been smoother. Very pleased with the whole experience.

              • Ricardo listed and sold my home

                  Ricardo did an excellent job. I will continue to use him for all my real estate needs and refer him to my friends and family.

                • Ricardo listed and sold my home

                    Went above and beyond to get my mothers house sold.

                  • Ricardo helped me buy a home

                      Ricardo was beyond helpful, patient during the whole buying process. I would definitely recommend him if your buying or selling he is very knowledgeable about the area. I would recommend him to all my friends he also helped my in-laws find a home. Thank you for helping us find the perfect 🏡

                    • Ricardo listed, but didn't sell, my home

                        Was very satisfied with his work and knowledge

                      • Our experience with Ricardo was very good. He was very helpful in finding us our home. He is well versed in this area and no matter what time of the day, he immediately responded to our queries. He was very quick in finding our perfect home and actually listened to our requirements and considered it while showing us homes. I would without a doubt recommend him for your future purchases.

                        - Jainam Shah Shalimar and Fort Walton Beach Buyer
                      • I am a licensed agent in Georgia and Alabama. He was the first person that I used to buy out of my area. He was very responsive and he is very knowledgeable of the area. We got a condo to use as an investment. I have sent him two other referrals. They were both pleased with him and his knowledge for the market. I am currently looking for another condo with him. He is the best!

                        - Agie Jones Buyer Panama City Beach
                      • Ricardo looked at several houses when we decided to go with the first one of the day my husband fell in love with the yard. He is very knowledgeable, professional and will find the right house for you. I recommend Ricardo to my in-laws we looked at so many houses 100+ over a few months we found them the perfect house. I highly recommend him for all your housing needs. Sandra R & Bobby R

                        - Sandra Ringle Fort Walton Beach Buyer
                      • Being a seller from another state, Ricardo went above and beyond to insure a smooth transition.Thanks again!

                        - Regiie Caldwell Seller Fort Walton Beach
                      • Ricardo sold our Florida condo. He was very professional, honest and direct, providing us regular updates, and always keeping the ball moving forward. A pleasure to work with.

                        - Louis L Seller Miramar Beach
                      • The service was more than Excellent buy Ricardo Hidalgo and the rest of the representatives. Always available for any doubt I had and extremely efficient handling the whole process selling the property.Mr. Hidalgo showed high knowledge and definitely was worth it . I recommend him and company for his excellence and great service.

                        - Raymond Rivera Seller Crestview
                      • Could not have asked for a better realtor! Ricardo has Always been very responsive and listens to our needs when finding a home. Went above and beyond. Has helped several of my friends and family find homes.

                        - Noel Morgan Buyer and Seller Crestview
                      • I couldn't have found a better professional to handle my real estate needs. Ricardo is the best thing on the Emerald coast and Panhandle of Florida!

                        - Joe Longmire Mary Esther Seller
                      • Ricardo helped me sell my house in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. He was professional, responsive, and took care of the entire process. I felt like I didn't have to do anything at all. Would use him again if I ever end up back in the area.

                        - Wichai Yang Seller Navarre
                      • Ricardo Hidalgo is a very professional, hard working and determined Real Estate Agent. He has incredible follow through, knows the market and does his very best for his clients. Looking for you future properties, Ricardo will help you find the perfect place to call home.

                        - Tracy Brown Buyer Mary Esther
                      • When buying my first home I ended up using Ricardo Hidalgo as my relator. The reason was he always got back to me fast (10min to early the next day if texting/calling after 11pm) and always been upfront and honest with everything he said and if he didn't know the answer he would tell me and get back to me with an answer ( Trust but verify, and his information was always correct).He also made the buying process easy and helped me along the way and even went above and beyond what I expected of him to do.We keep in tabs with each other even to this day and if/when I buy or sell again it will be through him as trust hard to earn and I trust him.

                        - Michael Sawka Buyer Crestview
                      • Our realtor Ricardo really made our purchase easy and stress free. He really broke everything down and explained to us as much as possible. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!

                        - Bryan Ortiz Buyer Crestview
                      • Ricardo was incredibly helpful in finding me my home. I did not think it was going to be possible to find everything on my wishlist in the market I was buying in, yet he made it happen. He was professional, yet personal. Most importantly for me, he was quick to respond and made my business feel like a priority. I recommend him to everyone in the area.

                        - Brandon Brown Buyer Santa Rosa Beach
                      • Great to work with! Very knowledgeable of the area and has a lot of valuable information that would help anyone in the market looking to buy any type of property. Highly recommend

                        - Tim Murphy Destin Buyer
                      • Ricardo is a True Real Estate Professional with a hometown touch. He was Extremely Patient with me on my countless indecisions as first time homebuyer, yet poised enough to know when to provide guidance. Well networked, he was able recommend me an incredible lender that fit my needs with a Remarkable Rate than what was previously offered. To this day I am Thankful to have had Ricardo as my agent.

                        - Noel Rivera Navarre Buyer and Seller
                      • Ricardo Hildago was my real estate agent when I started looking for my first home purchase. I was not completely sure of what I was looking for, but he was very patient. He took me to a home that I would have never considerwd, and when we walked inside I knew that was our house. Using his expertise he knew that house was what I would love. His communication is always prompt and professional. In fact, he still stays in contact with me regarding available properties. I will definitely continue having him as my agent and I highly recommend him to everyone I meet.

                        - Shasta Rousey Buyer Fort Walton Beach
                      • Ricardo is everything you can ask for in a real estate agent! As a first time seller, I had a million and one questions. He is very patient and broke everything down in plain English so that I was never confused about any interaction. He moves quickly and swiftly where you forget that youre even selling a house. I highly, highly recommend Ricardo if you are looking to get the best bang for your buck with the wealth of knowledge that he possesses. His record speaks for itself! Thank you again for everything! I know you will continue to be great.

                        - Brenda K Seller Fort Walton Beach
                      • Were moving from California which made it a challenge searching for houses in Florida but Ricardo made the house buying process pretty seamless. He set up a virtual tour for my wife and I and personally did a thorough walkthrough , taking the time to blue tape any and all imperfections for the new house we were about to purchase. He answered all of our questions in a timely and professional manner as well. I would definitely refer him to any of my friends or family that were looking for a realtor in the same area.PositiveResponsiveness

                        - Jonathan Martin Buyer Crestview
                      • It was a pleasure to have Ricardo as my real estate agent. He is super fast in responding to email and text. He is very knowledgeable and professional on all real estate matters. Im very happy with my purchase and would strongly recommend him to family, friends, and associates.PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism

                        - Ellen Tran Miramar Beach Buyer
                      • Had a great experience with our realtor. Very professional and honest from the start to closing date for our new house. In short period of time Mr. Ricardo found us a home Definitely will reach out to him again when its about time for us to move again. Thank you for all you did to us.

                        - Maria Taylor Crestview Buyer
                      • Ricardo has sold 2 of our homes! He help multiple open houses and did a great job marketing our homes. Once under contract we had a smooth transaction!

                        - Malcolm Spears Niceville Seller and Buyer
                      • Ricardo has been an awesome realtor! We moved from out of state and he helped us tremendously! He answered every question every step of the way and made sure we were taken care of! Highly recommend him and his company, such a pleasant, stress free experience!!

                        - Alaura G Buyer Panama City Beach
                      • Richardo Hidalgo provided excellent communication and guidance as soon as the MLS agreement was drafted to closing!! Fantastic pics of the house were taken and Open House showings within a couple of days of the MLS listing going live. Absolutely believe the attention to detail with the pics, showings and knowledge of the area and current real estate landscape made the difference!!! Highly recommended!!!

                        - Carmen Vining 30A Santa Rosa Beach Seller
                      • Ricardo was very knowledgeable and helpful in finding the properties that were the best fit was us.We highly recommend Ricardo and his company Emerald Coast Group,and will be using them for our next purchase or sale.

                        - Tim Mccoy Buyer Destin
                      • For being a first time home buyer I feel like this was the best realtor for us. Ricardo was Pretty knowledgeable about housing, and finances in general. He got us a good deal on the house too and fought for things we wanted addressed. Didnt feel like We were just another commission. 10/10. Would work with again

                        - Joseph Cruz Buyer Crestview
                      • Great realtor. Listens to what the buyer is looking for and finds it right away. Helped me and the wife find our dream home within a couple of days of looking.

                        - Jeremy Hawkins Buyer Crestview
                      • If youre looking for a realtor who will take the time to understand your wants and needs, I can highly recommend Ricardo Hildago. He was very patient with us, even after we changed our mind about the type of property we were looking for! Ricardo is very knowledgeable about the area, as well as the ins and outs of rental properties. Smart, smart guy!

                        - Nancy Mccoy Destin Buyer
                      • Ricardo absolutely knocked it out of the park. he always was very polite and personable. I never had any worries know that he was on my side trying to find me the best possible home for my needs. In the future if i have any real-estate needs Ricardo will be the first person i call.

                        - Anthony Cazares Panama City Beach Buyer
                      • First time home buyer and they helped me through the whole process making sure I understood what was best for me and all my options. They helped make it a stress free, seamless experience.

                        - Andrew Royal Gulf Breeze Seller
                      • Ricardo sold my home in Mary Esther Manor in two days once placed on market. He went over and beyond recommending repairs etc to maximize profit on sale of home. I used Ricardo as a reference for a home in Derby Kansas we're selling he recommended top notch realtor followed up with her and myself to ensure best service is provided. I would highly recommend Ricardo he gets the job done , his integrity and professionalism is impeccable.

                        - Ingrid Esser Mary Esther Seller
                      • Very professional and knowledgeable. Ricardo wont steer you wrong

                        - Marcus J Destin Buyer
                      • Ricardo is a hard working agent who tries his best to deliver what his customers want. He knows the panhandle better than anyone else we know.

                        - Lynn Phillips Buyer Freeport
                      • Ricardo represented me in the sale of my home in Navarre. He is top-notch in his field. Ricardo is professional, very knowledgeable, pleasant, friendly and communicates very well. Ricardo is a very busy agent and keeps a tight schedule. After selling my home in Navarre, Ricardo also represented me in finding a home in Pace. Again, Ricardo was reachable when needed, very knowledgeable about the area and diligent about all the details for the closing. I met Ricardo via Facebook when I was interested in a home that he was advertising. It was a pleasure working with Ricardo. I will be happy to refer him to anyone I know and confident that they will be as happy as I am with his service. Thanks Ricardo!

                        - Kathi Reed Navarre Buyer and Seller
                      • Ricardo was extremely responsive and followed up with attention to detail. I recommend using Richard if you are considering moving to the area!

                        - Teresa Lynn Freeport Buyer
                      • Helped sell a distressed property for me with minimal challenges. Great work in a short amount of time.

                        - Jim Myers Seller Navarre
                      • I called Ricardo for property in Navarre Florida and he gave me all the information about real estate property services to build news homes and how to make deals on the real estate everything I did asked he send me the information right away great work great person thank you Ricardo

                        - Hector Herrera Buyer Navarre
                      • Ricardo is a quintessential realtor for the panhandle market. He has a great understanding of the market and is able to pivot based on client needs. Ricardo has the knowledge to help walk clients through any issues and help them understand the process well.

                        - Chase Daniels Buyer Santa Rosa Beach 30A
                      • Quiero agradecer y recomendar a Ricardo, el nos ayudo a vender nuestra antigua casa y tambien a comprar nuestro nuevo hogar, el es 100% profecional, tabien tubimos exelente comunicacion y el aclarava todas nuestras dudas, y siempre nos respondia muy rapido y nos aconsejo lo q realmente era mejor para nosotros. No duden en llamarlo, no se arrepentiran, al final estaran tan satisfechos como nosotros d tener a Ricardo como guia para encontrar un verdadero hogar

                        - Vianney Enciso Buyer and Seller Navarre
                      • Working with Ricardo and Amy was an absolute pleasure! They were truly exceptional in every way. From the moment we began our collaboration, their professionalism and dedication were evident.Ricardo and Amy exhibited remarkable knowledge in their field, which made the entire process smooth and efficient. Their prompt responses and proactive approach ensured that we were always on top of things, and any concerns or questions I had were addressed promptly.What truly stood out was their excellent communication skills. They kept me well-informed every step of the way, making the entire experience stress-free. It's clear that they prioritize their clients and go above and beyond to provide top-notch service.I couldn't be happier with my experience working with Ricardo and Amy. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking real professionals who truly care about their clients' needs. Thank you for your outstanding service!

                        - Tina N Buyer Destin
                      • Ricardo was excellent to do business with ,a true professional highly recommend.

                        - Mike Graham Seller Navarre
                      • Ricardo has been a tower of strength in our buying process, he has great ideas and vision, he ensured our experience was remarkable. It was our first time buying in Florida he answered every call, text and emails with a quickness. And was very patient with us. Thank you Ricardo we will be referring you to everyone we know.

                        - Donovan Reid Buyer Panama City Beach
                      • Had a great buying experience with Ricardo. Ricardo and his team always kept the buyers interest in mind making recommendations and guiding us through the process. Thank you, Ricardo!

                        - Raj Destin Buyer
                      • Ricardo is extremely knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way. Thats why we will continue to work with him in future.

                        - Jay Patel Miramar Beach and Panama City Beach Buyer
                      • Hands down the most knowledgeable realitor on the emerald coast!

                        - James Moseley Destin Buyer
                      • Ricardo Hidalgo was great to work with. His knowledge about real estate is really amazing, he is not your typical realtor. Ricardo is well versed in creative financing as well as traditional. If you are looking for someone who is knowledgeable and REI friendly Ricardo is your person.

                        - Mia K Seller Santa Rosa Beach 30A
                      • Ricardo is absolutely fantastic to work with. He was timely, informative, and professional. Highly recommend working with Ricardo and the Emerald Coast Group.

                        - Troy Smith Pensacola Buyer and Seller
                      • High quality customer service. Amazing experience and very helpful throughout each step of the process. Would highly recommend!

                        - Ben Johnson Buyer Santa Rosa Beach
                      • icardo was just great to work with. He was extremely informative and very patient with any questions I had and made sure I understood everything. Id definitely recommend him and use him again in the future

                        - Samantha G Seller Panama City Beach
                      • Ricardo is very good experience with fabulous knowledge on his area. I will definitely go back Ricardo for a dream house opportunity in PCB area. Strongly recommend!

                        - Khuong Huynh Buyer Panama City Beach
                      • Ricardo has been truly amazing helping us find a home as well as recommending everything from great ways to add value to our purchase to letting us know the best places in the area to grab dinner. He is VERY knowledgeable and always has an answer to every question. Highly recommend!

                        - Amanda Franco Buyer Miramar Beach