About Nicholas Nolan
Your guide to Esplanade — and to Naples.
Florida REALTOR® · Buyer-side specialist · Realty ONE Group MVP · The Nicholas Nolan Team.
Florida REALTOR® · Buyer-side specialist · Realty ONE Group MVP · The Nicholas Nolan Team.
I'm a Florida licensed REALTOR® (SL3504588) with The Nicholas Nolan Team at Realty ONE Group MVP. I live in Naples, work in Naples, and know Esplanade by the Islands inside out — my family lives in the community, so I'm there constantly, and I've tracked it since it opened in 2020.
This site exists because the Taylor Morrison website is great for selling you a new build today, and Zillow is great for browsing — but neither one is here in five years to help you negotiate your resale, navigate an HOA assessment increase, or figure out whether to refinance. I am.
If Esplanade isn't the right community for you, I'll tell you that. If a different floor plan suits you better than the one you came to see, I'll tell you that too. The goal is the right home — not just a home.
I built my practice on the idea that a well-informed buyer is the best buyer. The math, the contract, the HOA mechanics, the market history — all of it on the table before you sign anything. The result: clients who become repeat clients and who refer me to their friends. Quiet trust beats loud closing, every time.
That doesn't mean I'm soft. When it's time to negotiate, I push hard for you. It means the pitch and the close are decoupled — you'll never feel like I'm rushing you toward a decision that benefits me more than you. If you're not ready, you're not ready.
Don't take my word for it. These are verified, public reviews — click either badge and read every one at the source.
Sales figures per Zillow agent profile, June 2026.
“Nick is a real pro — he sold our house where no one else could. He's very patient and makes this scary process much less daunting. He's a sharp negotiator and attentive.”
Seller, Naples · Nov 2025 · Zillow
“His knowledge of the local market is impressive. He sold our home flawlessly and helped in securing our next home, just a mile away.”
Sold & bought, Naples · Jul 2025 · Zillow
“Extremely knowledgeable and helpful in assisting us with the purchase of our home in Valencia Trails. His expertise made the transaction smooth and easy.”
Karen S., new-construction buyer · 2024 · Google
“We couldn't have found our Naples dream home without his help. He never gave up on us — always picking up the phone when we called, from the moment we met all the way until after closing.”
Alicia D., buyer · 2023 · Google
“He is a good listener, very patient, and makes an effort to understand what is important to you. I couldn't recommend him more.”
Aurie W., buyer · Google
“Responsive and the essence of calm. He will do what he can to help find what you need with no pressure. A true pleasure to work with!”
Doug R., buyer · Google
Excerpts from verified public reviews on Google and Zillow; lightly shortened for space, never edited for meaning. Ratings and counts as of June 2026.
Esplanade by the Islands. Esplanade at Hacienda Lakes. Esplanade Lake Club. I know the floor plans, the price history, the lot premium logic, and the community amenity differences. When you ask "should I look at Hacienda Lakes instead?" you'll get a useful answer.
I work as a transaction broker — limited representation, with honest, fair and skilled dealing to everyone in the transaction. I'm an independent agent: I'm not compensated by the developer or the association. On eligible Taylor Morrison new construction the builder pays the cooperating broker fee (builder policy as of 2026), so my service is typically at no cost to the buyer. On resales, I'm paid out of the compensation already negotiated in the deal. Broker compensation is negotiable and not set by law.
I've read every recorded document at Esplanade — Declaration, Bylaws, Use Restrictions, Community Standards, Member Handbook, current budget. When you ask "what does this fee actually pay for," I have an actual answer.
Esplanade is one of dozens of resort-lifestyle communities in southwest Florida. Pelican Bay, Pelican Marsh, Lely Resort, Fiddler's Creek, Hacienda Lakes. They all market similarly but they fit different people. I help you figure out which one is actually yours.
A focused real estate practice covering southeast Naples — Esplanade by the Islands, Fiddler's Creek, Lely Resort, Hacienda Lakes, and the surrounding new-construction and resale markets. I lead client relationships personally; transaction support runs through The Nicholas Nolan Team operations.
One of the largest 100% commission brokerages in the country, with a Florida footprint and a national referral network. Office at 1495 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL 34109. The brokerage handles licensing, escrow, and compliance — I handle you.
Most realtor sites are billboards — a headshot, three buttons, a search bar. This is something else.
Esplanade by the Islands is a complex community. The HOA structure is bespoke. The Coach Homes have different rules than the single-family. There's a CDD overlaid on top. There's an $800 F&B minimum. There's a $5,000 Working Fund Contribution at every resale. There are 17 floor plans across three product lines, each with its own pricing logic.
The Taylor Morrison site won't explain any of that to you — because it would slow down a sale. The Zillow listing won't either — because it doesn't know. So I wrote it down. Every recorded document summarized in plain English. Every floor plan compared on resale potential. Every HOA line item explained.
The goal: be the most useful resource on this community on the internet. Whether you call me or not.
I take the same approach across the rest of the market on my main site, naplesliving.us — Naples community guides, buyer due-diligence, and current listings.
— Nicholas Nolan
Phone or text: (239) 877-4646. Most questions take 5 minutes.
Or send a quick message — I personally read and reply to every form on this site within one business day.
Brokerage. Nicholas Nolan (Florida Real Estate License SL3504588) is a licensed real estate sales associate of Realty ONE Group MVP, 1495 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL 34109. The Nicholas Nolan Team is a team operating under the supervision of Realty ONE Group MVP. All real estate services are performed by Realty ONE Group MVP.
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Pricing & floor plans. Subject to change without notice. Verify all current pricing, availability, and specifications with the builder before making purchase decisions.