About CertainlySold

Central Florida's seller-first brokerage.

Certainly Sold is owned and operated by Ray and Kelly Nadeau — an independent Florida brokerage built around one idea: if you need to sell your home in Lake Mary or the surrounding Seminole County market, this is who you call.

Ray Nadeau
Licensed FL Broker BK3344407 · NMLS #1027617
Kelly Nadeau
Licensed FL Broker BK3344334 · NMLS #1027618
Since 2007
Central Florida real estate experience
Lake Mary, FL
255 Primera Blvd Suite 160
Luxury Central Florida home interior
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We don't just tell you what a home is worth. We tell you what the offer behind it is actually worth — because we're licensed to see both sides of the transaction, not just one.

Ray & Kelly Nadeau, CertainlySold
Why We Do This

Not a franchise. Not a call center. Just two licensed brokers who happen to also understand financing.

Certainly Sold exists because most homeowners only ever talk to one side of a sale — an agent who can list the house, or a lender who can finance the next one, rarely both in the same conversation. Ray and Kelly built this brokerage specifically to close that gap: two licensed Florida Brokers who are also licensed Mortgage Loan Originators, working every listing with the full picture in view.

That's not a slogan. It shows up in how offers get evaluated, how pricing strategy gets built, and how sellers get walked through a decision — with someone who can speak to the numbers on both sides of the closing table.

"If I need to sell my home, I call CertainlySold."

Who You're Working With

Ray & Kelly Nadeau

Ray Nadeau, CertainlySold

Ray Nadeau

Licensed Florida Broker BK3344407 · NMLS #1027617

25+ years of Central Florida real estate experience, with a background in property sales and distressed transactions. Ray leads listing strategy and pricing at Certainly Sold, and, as a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator, brings a lender's read on every offer that comes in.

Kelly Nadeau, CertainlySold

Kelly Nadeau

Licensed Florida Broker BK3344334 · NMLS #1027618

Licensed Florida Broker and majority owner of the brokerage (WBENC certification in process). Kelly is also a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator, and leads client communications and operations across the Certainly Sold ecosystem.

The Dual-License Advantage

Why it actually matters to you as a seller.

Because Ray and Kelly are licensed as both Florida Brokers and Mortgage Loan Originators, they evaluate an offer on more than price — they can read the financing behind it.

This is a decision-making advantage in how offers are evaluated and negotiated — never a guarantee of loan approval, appraisal outcome, or closing.

  • 01

    Financing Risk

    A read on how solid the financing behind a given offer actually is, before you're deep into a contract.

  • 02

    Appraisal Issues

    Anticipating where an appraisal is likely to be a problem, instead of finding out at the worst possible moment.

  • 03

    Concession & Rate-Buydown Requests

    Understanding what a buyer's ask actually costs you as the seller, not just what it sounds like.

  • 04

    Buyer Qualification Strength

    A clearer sense of how qualified a buyer really is, beyond a pre-approval letter.

  • 05

    Realistic Closing Timelines

    Fewer surprises about when a deal is actually likely to close.

  • 06

    Overall Transaction Strength

    Evaluating the whole offer, not just the headline number.

Brokerage
Independent Florida brokerage, seller-focused.
Ownership
Kelly Nadeau, majority owner. WBENC certification in process.
Service Area
Lake Mary, Heathrow, Longwood, Sanford, Oviedo & Seminole County
Licensing
Kelly and Ray Nadeau are licensed Florida real estate professionals.
What Clients Say

Real Reviews, Not Curated Quotes

★★★★★

"Incredibly easy process, their knowledge of markets and people are invaluable. Not only professional, but kind and genuine. Absolutely will go through them again on my next go-around."

Ethan Conrad · Google Review, Mar 2025
★★★★★

"Ray has the cutting edge technology, systems, and marketing know-how to get his listings massive exposure — and the systems to follow up and provide the best customer service."

Jacob Scott · Google Review, Aug 2024

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Mortgage financing referenced on this page is originated through Equity Smart Home Loans, CA NMLS #856170, DRE #01906808, 1499 Huntington Dr Suite 500, South Pasadena, CA 91030 (Florida license MBR-2341). Ray Nadeau, Mortgage Loan Originator, NMLS #1027617. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to credit approval, underwriting guidelines, and program availability.

Real estate brokerage services and mortgage financing services are separate services. You are not required to use Equity Smart Home Loans, Ray Nadeau, or any particular lender to buy or sell a home through CertainlySold — you are free to choose any lender or brokerage of your choice.

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