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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GREATER TAMPA REALTORS®
CODE OF ETHICS 7 • MARKET STATS 21
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AFFILIATE BUSINESS DIRECTORY 30
CONTENTS
January - February 2021
The 2021 Leadership Team
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Page 15 3 PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Have You Discovered Your New GTR?
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CEO Update
Finding Your Place in the Reimagined GTR PAGE 12
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2021 The Year of Comfort and Multifunctional Homes PAGE 17
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ODE OF ETHICS C Ascertaining Whether a Consumer is Subject to an Exclusive Representation Agreement
8 REALTORS® IN ACTION RPAC Major Investors
10 YPNDEN
2021 YPN Goals
21 LOCAL MARKET STATS
Hillsborough County and the Tampa-Clearwater-St. Petersburg MSA
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REALTORS® Political Action Party A Year in Review PAGE 18
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Join Us for the Virtual Rally in Tally
Great American REALTOR® Days PAGE 20
22 CALENDAR
Classes and Events
24 MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS New REALTORS® and Brokers
29 AFFILIATE CORNER Looking Forward
Affiliate Business Directory Search our list of active Affiliate businesses.
SUBMIT YOUR CONTENT! Do you have a comment on an article in this edition? Want to submit an idea or write an article for the next issue? Contact the editor at news@tamparealtors.org.
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Have you discovered your new gtr? A message from your 2021 GTR President Ellie Lambert Hello and Happy New Year! This is my first opportunity to communicate with you as your 2021 President of the Greater Tampa REALTORS® (GTR) and I couldn’t be more humbled and honored. We made it through one of the most difficult times in American history and here we are. Part of everyday, over the past year, I have been innovating and creating with our 2020 GTR Leadership Team, CEO Dennis MacDonald and our GTR staff, to bring to all of you, our members, a newly reimagined and re-energized professional association. Our efforts started in late 2019, as we learned about how our industry and marketplace were being changed and challenged by an amazing range of trends, forces and disruptions that would, by mid-2021, impact almost every aspect of our traditional business model. Our primary focus over the past year has been to do everything possible to ensure that all 13,000 of you, our members, will have the ability to access all of the opportunities being created by these new dynamics. I am proud to share with you that we are succeeding in our quest. We have an exciting new business plan, we are creating a menu of new and reimagined programs, products and services that will support your businesses and careers in the new market arena. Most important of all, we have created an entirely new range of member participation opportunities that will give each of you a chance to learn and interact with some of the brightest players in the Florida real estate industry. I follow in the footsteps of some great past presidents and leaders who have paved the way for us to make these changes, with an up-to-date leadership process that will help us embrace, not fear the changes and disruptions in our marketplace, because one thing we all know, nothing stays the same. My goal in 2021 is to inspire you to learn, listen, discover and engage in your new transparent, creative and collaborative GTR. You will be thrilled at what has been accomplished. Your professional aspirations and career objectives will advance to a higher level of value. I am proud to serve and consider it a privilege to be your 2021 President representing Greater Tampa REALTORS®.
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On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I hope that you will find your place in the new GTR. It was created just for you!
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“ The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.” - Vince Lombardi
ELLIE LAMBERT 2021 President Greater Tampa REALTORS®
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Vision, Values & Mission VISION Greater Tampa REALTORS® strives to be the valued voice of real estate by continuing to elevate and enhance our professional and ethical business practices. VALUES Greater Tampa REALTORS® is driven by the needs of its members, led by dedicated volunteers and managed by professional staff. We are committed to providing exceptional service and valuable benefits for our members and communities. MISSION Greater Tampa REALTORS® - your premier real estate resource.
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2021 OFFICERS President: Ellie Lambert President-Elect: Ruth Bryson Vice President: Jay Quigley Treasurer: Tom Scaglione Secretary: Joe Perez Immediate Past President: Darlene Davenport CEO: Dennis MacDonald 2021 DIRECTORS Ashley Christie, Jo Easton, Marie Gregorio, Adam Grenville, Connie Johnson, Sherman Milton III, Annette Newkirk, Melanie Norris, Jack Rodriguez, Ann Thompson and Tammy Kiehl EDITOR/DESIGNER Kimberly Chin, Communications/PR Manager ASSISTANT EDITORS Joey Henderson, Director of Public Affairs Tamiracle Williams, Communications Specialist ASSISTANT DESIGNER AJ Hlavac, Graphics & Video Specialist
The Greater Tampa REALTORS®, Inc. (GTR) is the largest Tampa Bay-based professional association of real estate brokers and sales associates conducting business throughout the Bay. GTR provides educational programs, ethical guidance and other services that enable licensed real estate professionals to help people buy and sell homes in the Greater Tampa area. For more information, please visit tamparealtors.org. REPRODUCTION Tampa REALTOR® magazine is published bi-monthly for members of GTR in the interest of informing, promoting, and improving the real estate industry. With the exception of articles and materials from other publications reprinted in this magazine, members and affiliate members of GTR are hereby authorized to reproduce articles appearing in this publication, provided each such reproduction gives the following credit: Reprinted from the Tampa REALTOR® magazine, Greater Tampa REALTORS®.
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ADVERTISING INFORMATION For advertising information/sales, please contact 813.879.7010 or news@tamparealtors.org. All advertising is subject to the approval of the GTR Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NEW GTR Employee My name is Ruth Valle and I’m happy to have joined the team at GTR as the Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst. I’m excited to embark on this new journey and industry, and look forward to working with all of you. Just a brief background about myself, I have recently relocated to Clearwater, Florida from Rochester, NY, so I am enjoying the beautiful weather and amazing attractions! I attended college at Brockport State University of New York earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. I’ve contributed my financial and accounting skills in the healthcare industry and look forward to implementing those skills to the real estate industry as well as learning more about the many facets it encompasses and contributing to the ongoing support to our members. Thank you all for your warm welcome!
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ARE EXTENDED TO THE FAMILY OF: Michael Ainsworth (Weichert RealtorsBrandon Realty), 59, who passed away on January 4.
GTR Past President Don Walden (Donco Realty Inc.) who passed away on January 18. Please see page 38 for obituary.
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NOV/DEC 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION ITEMS
The following items were acted upon at the November 2020 Meeting: ✓ Accept the committee and task force recommendations made by Jeremy Conaway with the following changes: 1. Merge RPAC into Government Affairs 2. Move Global and Commercial into task force 3. Move Member Value to Committee stature ✓ Move forward with the plan for collaborative space with a cap of $10k on furniture. ✓ Accept the bid from Magnum Demolition for the demolition of 109 S. Bungalow.
No motions were acted upon at the December 2020 Meeting.
✓ Enter into a new one year lease with California Closet running from March 2021-February 2022 ✓ Move forward with one-month trial of Onboard on a test basis for the January 2021 BOD meeting. ✓ Continue with the 50% reimbursement of the cost of the Academy program. for candidates completing the course
LEGAL FAQs
CODE OF ETHICS Ascertaining Whether a Consumer is Subject to an Exclusive Representation Agreement
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EALTOR® A was holding an open house for their client’s home, which had been on the market for several months, so REALTOR®A was thrilled to see Buyer C approach the home after two hours with no visitors. REALTOR® A gave her a tour of the space, but Buyer C indicated she was looking for more of a “fixer upper”, as she had almost singlehandedly completed some significant renovation projects in her previous homes, and was looking for the perfect next project. REALTOR® A had another listing that she knew was perfect for Buyer C, and hadn’t been listed in the MLS yet as the client had just signed their agreement earlier that morning. REALTOR® A described the home to Buyer C, and offered to show it to her. Buyer C replied, “Oh, thank you, I am actually working with someone. I should probably ask them about it.” REALTOR® A responded, “that’s fine, but to be honest, I’m not sure if your agent will even get a chance to see it. At the price at which it’s listed, I’m confident it will sell before I can even get it in the MLS.” Somewhat reluctantly, Buyer C agreed to let REALTOR® A show her the second home. REALTOR® A drafted an offer, which was accepted, and the parties completed a quick close. Proud of a job well done for her client, REALTOR® A was shocked when she received notice of an ethics complaint filed against her by REALTOR® B, alleging a violation of Article 16 for interfering with his exclusive relationship with Buyer C. At the hearing, REALTOR® B provided the hearing panel with copies of this
exclusive buyer agency agreement with Buyer C, and Buyer C testified that she did tell REALTOR® A she was working with someone, but felt pressured to tour and submit an offer with REALTOR® A or risk losing the house. REALTOR® A defended her actions, stating, “Listen, if I had known that Buyer C had an exclusive agreement with someone, I would have backed off. But she never said that she was working with someone exclusively; just that she was working with someone. It’s not my responsibility to fill in the gaps on what she told me or hammer her with questions and drive away a potential buyer just to determine what sort of relationship she has. That doesn’t serve my client well.” The Hearing Panel decided that REALTOR® A had violated Article 16, as Standard of Practice 16-9 provides, “REALTORS®, prior to entering into a representation agreement, have an affirmative obligation to make reasonable efforts to determine whether the prospect is subject to a current, valid exclusive agreement to provide the same type of real estate service.” As REALTOR® A had made no affirmative effort to ascertain whether Buyer C’s relationship with another agent was exclusive or not, the Hearing Panel concluded she had made no reasonable efforts to determine the nature of the relationship as required by Article 16.
Read more ethics case interpretations online at: TampaRealtors.org/Ethics
From the Florida REALTORS® Legal Hotline The Legal Hotline attorneys answer questions about real estate license law and offer legal interpretations of standard business forms and contracts. FREE legal advice is available for members! Call (407) 438-1409; Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Q: How can I file a complaint with the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC)? A: All complaints must be in writing. Although you may write a letter, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation provides a Uniform Complaint Form that is available from various sources, including floridarealtors.org and MyFloridaLicense.com.
Q: I’m a landlord, and I don’t want to rent to college students. May a landlord refuse to rent to single college students without violating the Fair Housing Act? A: Yes. College students don’t constitute a protected class under the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, disability, familial status or national origin. Familial status has been defined as a person with one or more children under the age of 18, a woman who is pregnant or a person who has custody or is gaining custody of a child under the age of 18.
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ADVOCACY
realtors in action ®
Your Champions for REALTOR® Rights
RPAC’s mission is to identify candidates for elected office on the local, state and national levels who will work with REALTORS® to promote and protect the American Dream of property ownership. Candidates who receive support from RPAC are not selected based on their political party or ideology, but solely on their support of real estate issues. A special thanks to all of these individuals for supporting RPAC and are being recognized based on their 2020 paid investments.
Hall of Fame
Connie Johnson
Andy Joe Scaglione
Platinum R
Jack Rodriguez
Susanna Madden
Sterling R
Golden R
$10,000 Investment
Barbara Jordan
Darlene Davenport
Mari Colgan
Vince Arcuri
Sherman Milton III
Brad Monroe
Marcus Scott
Jacob Bruynell
Teresa Morning
Grace Smith
Ruth Bryson
Ellie Lambert Mary McCall Nikki Phillips
Anand Patel
Cat Stamper
Jo Easton
Gipsy Perry
Laure Taylor
Marie Gregorio
Elaine Pumarejo
Ann Thompson
Lea Lagueux
Jay Quigley
Kathy Lea Van wert
Joe Lewkowicz
Kathleen Razzano
**Don Walden
*RED box indicates members of the President's Circle (Additional $2,000 Annual Investment) **In memorial, see page 38.
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GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
by Jacob Bruynell
Legislative Update
2021 started on a good note as the new COVID-19 Relief Package was approved in 2020. Some of the highlights of the bill included financial help to landlords who could not evict tenants during the pandemic and $600 stimulus checks for many Americans. One of the bill’s biggest victories was rental assistance. It is expected to bring much needed relief to property owners and struggling American families. Cities and counties in Florida with populations of more than 200,000 will distribute their rental-assistance money to landlords and renters (about $550M), and the state will distribute the funds in all other areas (about $850M). Please be aware that these dollar amounts are rough estimates and final allocations haven’t been released as of January 13. This allows landlords to apply for funds on behalf of tenants. The amount requested can include rent payments, plus other costs related to housing, such as utilities and similar expenses. The bill also extended the federal eviction ban through the end of January 2021 (since extended to March). For businesses, the bill provides an additional $284 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and creates a more simplified forgiveness process for borrowers who take part in the loan program. 2021 Federal Legislative Priorities The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has laid out their list of legislative priorities for 2021. In the coming months, NAR plans to advocate for tax incentives for homeownership and construction of affordable housing. It also plans to fight to preserve the 1031 like-kind exchange, which allows investors to defer capital gains taxes under specific circumstances. Most importantly, NAR plans to fight for more inclusive national housing policy. It plans on partnering with lawmakers in Washington D.C. to “secure more equitable public policy” while also promoting its own efforts to members. Those efforts include providing anti-bias training videos, fair housing simulation training and other anti-discrimination initiatives.
Officer, Shannon McGahn, the Biden Administration is proposing a $15,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit proposal that could be particularly useful for minority homebuyers and millennials who have struggled to save for a down payment while juggling student loan payments and relentless housing price growth across the country. COVID-19 Relief Bill Highlights • Rental Assistance: Provides $25 billion to the states through Sept. 30, 2022, for rental assistance and allows landlords to apply for funds on behalf of tenants. Florida is expected to receive $1.4 billion in rental assistance. A huge increase in funding compared to the $250 million allocated for rental assistance last summer. • Individual Stimulus Checks: Authorizes one-time direct, economic stimulus payments of up to $600 for individuals and up to $2,400 for families of four. The payments are less than those included in the CARES Act, which authorized amounts of $1,200 to individuals and $2,400 to couples. • Unemployment Benefits: Extends all unemployment assistance, including the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), through April 19, 2021 with a $300 weekly boost in payments through March 14. Unemployment benefits are extended to the selfemployed including REALTORS®. • Small Business Loans: Provides an additional $284 billion for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and $20 billion for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) grants. • Tax Credits: Provides various tax credits, including a tax credit for companies offering paid sick leave to workers during the pandemic. [Note: for GTR’s territory, the only cities that meet this population threshold is Tampa. We can presume the state will receive all other funds coming to our region and distribute them directly to counties. As of now, it is not clear how quickly cities and states will receive this funding.]
Jacob Bruynell is the Governmental Affairs Managers at Greater Tampa REALTORS®.
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
YPNDEN
2021 Goals
New Year, new Young Professional Network (YPN)! Each January, many of us sit and reflect on what we did the previous year to develop a list of new goals that we would like to accomplish. In 2021, we will continue to change and adapt with the times to achieve them. Personally, I always use the S.M.A.R.T. method when creating goals. S - Make them SPECIFIC. M - Make them MEASURABLE. A - Make them ACHIEVABLE. R - Make them REALISTIC. T - Make them TIMELY. When you break goals down this way, you have a specific set of criteria that ensures your objectives are obtainable within a certain time frame. You can have as many goals as you like, and they don’t always have to be sales focused. You can have educational goals, financial goals, health goals, etc. After coming up with a SMART goal, there are two major things that help me. I always write them down, and I make sure that my schedule supports it. Being a visual person, I love having my goals on a poster board in my office. I see them every day I am there, and it’s a great reminder that keeps me focused.
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My schedule also supports my goals. Last year, I was at a conference and my favorite session topic was on Sales Goals. The speaker said, “Your calendar will match your bank account.” That’s when it hit me because if I wanted to meet my sales goals, I needed to fill my calendar with income-generating activities. No matter what the goal is, be sure that your calendar is supporting it. This year we have many goals with YPN. A few of them are to produce 10 YPN Agent Rescue Videos by year's end and to host three REALTour events, which will give our members a glimpse of exciting new developments in the Tampa Bay area. We would love for you to get involved with YPN and join a task force to help us accomplish our many goals. Don’t forget to follow us on our social media platforms to stay up to date! Sherman Milton III (Florida Heritage RE Group LLC) is a 2021 Greater Tampa REALTORS® Board member and the 2021 YPN Ambassador.
Find us on Facebook & Instagram @TampaYPN
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DEVELOPER SERVICES
PROCEDURE CEO UPDATE
Finding Your Place at the Reimagined GTR 2020 was both an unprecedented and incredibly effective year for the Greater Tampa REALTORS® (GTR) membership, leadership and staff. From the very onset of the new year, one could almost feel it in the air. After five years of constant stimulation, venture capital investment, the introduction of new brokerage business models, a fast-changing competitive environment and the growing discontent of the new real estate consumer, it was clear that something had to happen, and this was the year. It was in this environment, a mere five weeks later, that the global pandemic exploded. Over the following six months it became abundantly clear that nothing within the industry, the Tampa Bay real estate marketplace or GTR, would ever be the same again. GTR mobilized at combat speed and, all things considered, with grace and commitment to respond to the circumstances and challenges of the day. The leadership and staff immediately turned to the task of evaluating circumstances and taking swift action. Working and collaborating to identify an appropriate outside expert and begin the task of creating a strategic business plan that would provide both a path and a destination through the pandemic upheaval. By July, the plan was in place and by September implementation was progressing. Operational change, cultural transformation and member support during the times ahead became the passion and the theme of GTR’s commitment. GTR’s business plan is like none other in the country. It speaks to what is happening, it exposed the ugly truths, and laid out a clear path using strategic intents and tactics to ensure GTR and its 13,000+ members would emerge from the pandemic victorious. While the plan is driven by several priorities none is stronger than its commitment to member support and involvement. GTR, like many of its association contemporaries, had always prided itself as being member driven. However, upon closer examination it began to appear that this objective was always a bit illusive and member support came in second to internal politics. The GTR leadership and staff were obsessive about this subject and maintained a constant pressure with respect to member participation throughout the 2020 research and planning phase. Interestingly enough, research disclosed that a significant force behind GTR’s struggle to reach its previous goals of universal
member participation was the DENNIS MACDONALD traditional committee structure. Chief Executive Officer For numerous reasons, such as 813-769-7180 dennis@tamparealtors.org favoritism, inadequate meeting management, failure to respect the member’s time, too many or too few members, lack of meaningful productivity and just plain “old politics,” the classic committee format was no longer attracting long-time or new REALTOR® members. In fact, during the research leading up to the plan it was discovered that the number one reason for members failing to participate with the association almost always started with, “I was on a committee once.” I am proud and pleased to share with you the good news that in the “reimagined” GTR, the classic committee of the past has disappeared in favor of an exciting new member participation format called the taskforce. There are now six committees and over 25 taskforces. GTR members participating in taskforce groups will find themselves working on exciting and stimulating projects that will make a difference. The meetings will be managed and facilitated by individuals who are experts in their field, and the timeframe respects the busy schedules and lifestyles of working REALTORS®. In most cases a taskforce assignment can be completed in a 75 minute or less meeting. The number of times a taskforce will meet will vary depending on the nature of the task, but the time commitment necessary will always be clearly expressed upfront. Members can work on more than one taskforce during any year. Over the next few months, we will be initiating a multitude of taskforces (maximum of nine members to ensure effective collaboration) to work on several projects that are highly relevant to the contemporary industry. We promise you a stimulating, motivating and contributory member experience. Please give this new process your sincerest consideration. Visit tamparealtors.org/volunteer to apply for a taskforce. We have reimagined an association around your interests, your careers and your businesses. We have reimagined an association that you will be proud to serve. And we have reimagined a member experience that will promote your knowledge, your professional skills and your imagination. Some of the most interesting people in our marketplace are being brought together to define the future of our industry. Please join us to find a spot in your reimagined GTR.
STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN
Greater Tampa REALTORS® is driven by the needs of its members, led by dedicated volunteers and managed by professional staff. We are committed to providing exceptional service and valuable benefits for our members and communities.
MISSION
Greater Tampa REALTORS® strives to be the valued voice of real estate by continuing to elevate and enhance our professional and ethical business practices.
VALUES
VISION
2021-2023
Greater Tampa REALTORS® your premier real estate resource
Strategic Intent 1: Creating a Seamless Community By 2022, GTR will have created a seamless, focused and passionate REALTOR® community within its geographical, philosophical and cultural sphere of influence. This community will be characterized by a superb member value proposition and an outstanding member experience supported by high levels of communications, trust, respect, participation, inclusion and loyalty.
Strategic Intent 2: Creating a Strong, Viable and Stable Marketplace by Expanding Through Mergers and Partnerships By 2022, GTR will have used advocacy, respect, information and leading-edge technology to become a powerful influence with respect to maintenance of a stable, viable and safe real estate market place. By 2022, GTR will have expanded its presence, influence and sphere of influence through mergers and/or partnerships with other REALTOR® associations and related entities.
Strategic Intent 3: Supporting the GTR Brokerage Community In 2022, GTR will be a respected resource and support partner for its brokerage community through the provision of contemporary management and entrepreneurial learning experiences, market-related and lifestyle focused information and the provision of productivity and profit-oriented programs, products, tools and services.
Strategic Intent 4: Supporting the Productive ® Realtor In 2022, GTR will be the go-to resource for the productive Tampa REALTOR® seeking a relevant, high value member experience and value proposition that offers contemporary market-related and lifestyle information, productivity-related tools and career building learning methodologies.
Strategic Intent 5: Being a Superior Association By 2022, GTR will be recognized as a superior association by its market, its members and its community.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
2020 GTR AWARD WINNERS! 2020 HUMANITARIAN AWARD
2020 GTR AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR RICHARD HARRIS
CHAR KNETSCH
2020 REALTOR® COMMUNITY SERVICE
2020 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE VERNON E. TAYLOR AWARD
C. ED OWINGS AWARD
ANDY JOE SCAGLIONE
ANTHONY MALAFRONTE
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2020 REALTOR® OF THE YEAR
COMMITTEE CHAIR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP EDWARD T. STARR AWARD
DIANA KURTZ
ANAND PATEL
2021 LEADERSHIP 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Ellie Lambert Ellie & Associates P.A.
President-elect Ruth Bryson Bryson International Realty LLC
CEO Dennis MacDonald Greater Tampa REALTORS®
Director Ashley Christie Flourish Real Estate
Director Sherman Milton III Florida Heritage RE Group LLC
Director Annette Newkirk Newkirk Realty Group LLC
Vice President Jay Quigley Florida Executive Realty
Treasurer Tom Scaglione Future Home Realty Inc.
Secretary Joe Perez Keller Williamss Tampa Prop.
Immediate Past President Darlene Davenport Smith & Associates Real Estate
Director Jo Easton Jo Easton Realty Group
Director Marie Gregorio Tomlin St. Cyr & Associates LLC
Director Adam Grenville RE/MAX Premier Group
Director Connie Johnson Coldwell Banker Realty
Director Melanie Norris RE/MAX All Pros
Director Jack Rodriguez Minaret Realty
Director Ann Thompson Thompson Prop. Management Group LLC
Affiliates Director Tammy Khiel Suncoast Credit Union
COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair: Ellie Lambert Staff Liaison: Dennis MacDonald
GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE Chair: Ed Anderson Staff Liaison: Sara Parsons
FINANCE COMMITTEE Chair: Ellie Lambert Staff Liaison: Laura Izzo
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE Chair: Jean Dorazio Staff Liaison: Sara Parsons
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Chair: Nico Hohman Staff Liaison: Jacob Bruynell
MEMBER VALUE Chair: John Tomlin Staff Liaison: Grace Smith
Interested in getting involved? Apply for a 2021 Taskforce! Taskforces will be assembled throughout on an as-needed basis. You will be contacted directly if you are selected for a taskforce. Visit tamparealtors.org/volunteer to apply.
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BROKERS WELCOME-Broker must accompany client during client’s initial visit to this community. Both the client and Broker must execute the Developer’s Registration Form on the initial visit. Broker must also execute the Developer’s Broker Participation Agreement. Broker bonus/commission subject to change without notice. Winding Ridge is being developed and sold by Pasco County Associates III, LLLP, a Florida limited liability limited partnership. This is not an offering in states where prior registration is required. Prices, terms plans, specifications, features, amenities, designs, dimensions, materials and availability are subject to change or substitution by Seller without notice. All rights reserved. ©2021 11500-012 1-12-21 Jan/Feb
The Year of Comfort 2021: and Multifunctional Homes by Tamiracle Williams The coronavirus pandemic caused many homeowners and potential first-time buyers to spend a majority of 2020 inside. As a result, many have begun to reimagine their homes to match their current lifestyle. Moving into the new year, homeowners will continue to renovate and repurpose existing spaces to allow for a more functional live, work and play lifestyle. Below are four trends/ projects that interior designers believe will become mainstream trends in 2021. Dedicated Spaces Homes have evolved to become a multifunctional space. Now more than ever, people are looking to create dedicated spaces to help create a better work/ life separation. Some interior designers suggest homeowners who are looking to sell repurpose their current home layout to create dedicated spaces. For example, homeowners or sellers can transform an underthe-staircase space or existing shelfing unit into an office space. Decorative screens can also be used to create layers of privacy without taking on a full renovation project. Rich fabrics, mirrors and textured metal can all be used to break-up a space. Livable Luxury Long gone are the days of purchasing beautiful furniture that is not practical for daily use. A necessity for a multifunctional home is aesthetically pleasing, yet comfortable furniture. Livable luxury will be a key focus for this year. With the switch to more durable furnishings, many designers are moving away from the glam and modern farmhouse trends to a more relaxed vibe with natural woods and neutral base colors (i.e., ivory, beige, blush, rust etc.). Bold colors like Pantone’s 2021 Color of the Year: Illuminating (13-0647) can be used for artwork, cushions, rugs and chairs to create a focal point in a room.
Edible Gardens In 2021, designers anticipate that more homeowners will make the switch from faux plants to natural indoor plants. For many Americans, the switch began during the pandemic lockdown. Indoor plants not only bring the calm of nature into a space, but they are a wonderful way to style a shelf or tabletop. Some are even bringing this trend into the kitchen with indoor herbs and vegetables (i.e., rosemary, oregano, thyme, chives). These plants require minimal maintenance such as a source of natural light and the occasional watering. Outdoor Space Homeowners will continue to invest and transform outdoor living spaces (backyard, patios, gardens, etc.) into a year-around entertainment space. Heat lamps, fire pits and drop-down screens are simple changes that can elevate a space. Some homeowners are taking it to the next level by adding novel amenities (i.e., pizza ovens, Blackstone griddle). With the addition of lighting and comfortable furniture, outdoor spaces can become a hot spot for socially distance entertaining with family and friends. Tamiracle Williams is the Communications Specialist at Greater Tampa REALTORSÂŽ.
RPAC UPDATE
REALTORS® Political Action Committee: A Year In Review by Connie Johnson Have you heard the saying, "if you are in real estate, you are in politics?" No other statement has ever been more true. I believe in the last few years, more and more REALTORS® are starting to see the importance of legislative issues and decisions in our business, whether it be local, state or federal. 2020 was a difficult year for all of us, but it was also a great opportunity to demonstrate the value of being a REALTOR®. Because of our relationship with the legislators in Tallahassee and Washington D.C., we were able to show our profession is essential. That did not just happen by accident. I say this because it is important to know where the money you donate to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) goes. As unprecedented as 2020 was, I could never have a greater sense of accomplishment for our members. Even without having fundraising initiatives that support private property rights, we were able to raise a historical amount of dollars for RPAC — nearly $300,000. Greater Tampa REALTORS® 2020 REALTOR® Party Committee made it a priority to raise RPAC awareness and educate members on why they should contribute. In addition to establishing ourselves as essential, we made sure our legislators knew that the financing industries needed to be protected as well. These
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are not things that would be possible without your contributions to RPAC to help elect real estate-friendly legislators and build these relationships. These are just two successes RPAC has helped achieve and many more that go unnoticed. With this said, I urge you to invest in your profession and preserve the American dream of homeownership. Check out a few of our 2020 state legislative victories on the next page! Connie Johnson (Coldwell Banker Realty) is a 2021 Board of Director.
GREAT REALTOR DAYS YOUNGAMERICAN PROFESSIONALS
Join Us for the (Virtual) Rally in Tally! by Jacob Bruynell Generally, this time of year, Greater Tampa REALTORS® members are gearing up to board a charter bus and travel to the Florida Capitol to advocate for the real estate industry and private property rights. This event, Great American REALTOR® Days (GARD), is held annually during Florida's legislative session in Tallahassee. During GARD, REALTORS® from around the state visit the Capitol to meet with lawmakers on pending real estate legislation and discuss important issues impacting Florida's real estate industry. Although it will be virtual this year, Florida’s 2021 legislative session brings new opportunities to promote the REALTOR® profession and defend the rights of property owners throughout the state. The session is scheduled to last 60 days, during which time many different bills will be discussed, debated and voted on that could affect the REALTOR® profession. The Virtual GARD Event will be held on March 15-17. For more information on how to get involved, please contact me at jacob@ tamparealtors.org. In past years, REALTORS® who participated in Great American REALTOR® Days have been instrumental in legislation that: • • • • • • • • •
Cut the Business Rent Tax Added money for affordable housing projects Allocated significant funding for Florida's natural resources Capped community association fees for estoppel certificates Protected homeowners from excessive flood insurance increases Stopped a sales commission on your sales Authorized online/remote notaries Curbed emotional support animal online certificate abuses Provided new tools for closing open/expired permits
Jacob Bruynell is the Governmental Affairs Managers at Greater Tampa REALTORS®.
DEC 2020 Single Family Homes
DEC 2020
DEC 2019
% Change
1,989
1,774
12.1%
$298,860
$260,000
14.9%
Median % of Original List Price Received
100.0%
97.4%
2.7%
Median Time to Contract
10 Days
35 Days
-71.4%
Inventory (Active Listings)
1,941
3,916
-50.4%
Months Supply of Inventory
1.1
2.2
-50.0%
DEC 2020
DEC 2019
% Change
609
499
220%
$191,000
$181,350
5.3%
97.6%
96.9%
0.7%
18 Days
37 Days
-51.4%
Inventory (Active Listings)
637
1,109
-42.6%
Months Supply of Inventory
1.2
2.2
-45.5%
DEC 2020
DEC 2019
% Change
4,714
4,219
11.7%
$289,900
$252,000
15.0%
Median % of Original List Price Received
99.5%
96.9%
2.7%
Median Time to Contract
11 Days
32 Days
-65.6%
Inventory (Active Listings)
4,746
9,481
-49.9%
Months Supply of Inventory
1.1
2.3
-52.2%
DEC 2020
DEC 2019
% Change
1,662
1,450
14.6%
$197,000
$180,000
9.4%
97.2%
96.3%
0.9%
20 Days
34 Days
-41.2%
Inventory (Active Listings)
2,485
3,758
-33.9%
Months Supply of Inventory
1.7
2.6
-34.6%
Closed Sales
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
Median Sale Price
Townhouses/Condos Closed Sales Median Sale Price Median % of Original List Price Received Median Time to Contract
TAMPA - ST. PETE - CLEARWATER MSA
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Single Family Homes Closed Sales Median Sale Price
Townhouses/Condos Closed Sales Median Sale Price Median % of Original List Price Received Median Time to Contract
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CALENDAR NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of courses. Course dates and/or locations are subject to change. Visit TampaRealtors.org/calendar for the most up-to-date information on GTR courses and to register.
February 2021 Februrary 2 - 3 GRI 101 Standards of Practice LIVE STREAM 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Increase your skill level across the entire landscape of real estate with in-depth training in legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards and the sales process. Februrary 2 Commercial PRO Series - RETAIL - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - Noon This course offers you practical knowledge on working with the complexities of representing your client(s) interest in retail building/space transactions. Februrary 3 Commercial Pitch/Deal Room LIVE STREAM Noon - 1:30 P.M. "Pitch" your commercial listings to other agents and match your sellers and buyers needs while building rapport and creating success. NAR’s Center for Financial Wellness LIVE: Tax Summit fourpart series event LIVE STREAM 2 - 3 P.M. In these one hour webinars you'll hear from the experts and get the tips you need to save time and money while reducing your stress. Februrary 4 2021 Florida Real Estate Trends LIVE STREAM 9 - 11 A.M. Explore what 2021 will look like for real estate, including expectations for the existing home market and new home construction.
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RateMyAgent & Greater Tampa Realtors: Virtual Training 2 - 3 P.M. In this session, the RateMyAgent team will demo the platform in real time Februrary 9 Newly Licensed? Now What? 3CE - LIVESTREAM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. This course has been designed to set you up to succeed by answering some of the most important “What’s next?” questions. Breaking Down the Changes in the Code: Applying Revisions to Appendix VII, Sanctioning Guidelines - LIVE STREAM Noon - 1 P.M. Beyond the Velvet Rope Working with the World’s Affluent - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. Fast-track your break into the world of high-end real estate. Februrary 10 IXACT Contact Overview: Double your Revenue, Business and Free Time in 2021 with IXACT Contact - LIVE STREAM 10 - 11 A.M. Tips and systems to get organized, automate your marketing and enable you to earn more money and work more efficiently. Februrary 11 Go Global: Risk Management for the International Practitioner 3 CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - Noon Guide your way through the maze of working with International Buyers and expanding your business, all while reducing your risk.
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NAR Certification Class: Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA (PSA) - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Learn how to evaluate the existing real estate market to take the guesswork out of pricing homes. How to Build a Global Outbound Referral Business 2CE - LIVE STREAM 1 - 3 P.M. Learn how to establish safeguards for international referrals and the step to build a referral partner network. Februrary 12 Foreclosure Crash Course - 3CE LIVE STREAM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. This course will bring you “back to the basics” covering the process and stages of a Florida foreclosure. Februrary 22 Ethics & Core Law Classes Bundle - LIVE STREAM 9:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Gain a better understanding of how to best serve your Clients/ Customers, as well as interacting with their peers. Niche Marketing: How to Create & Engage Niches in 2021 - LIVE STREAM 10 A.M. - Noon You will learn how to create a few niche markets for your real estate business and how to systematize communicating with your niches to win more sales. Core Law - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. Februrary 24 - 25 e-PRO Certification - 8CE - LIVE STREAM 1:30 - 3:30 P.M. Examine the modern consumer and discover how to capture and convert these prospects into clients.
Februrary 24 FGCAR Hillsborough Virtual Commercial Pitch Session - LIVE STREAM 8:30 - 10:30 A.M. Februrary 25 Knowing Yourself as a Leader LIVE STREAM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Evolve from a participant to a leader in your organization. Risk Management - LIVE STREAM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. This course will speak to and help agents avoid the most common risks associated with the ownership of a Brokerage firm and the practice of real estate sale. Step It Up: A Guide for Brokers - LIVE STREAM 1 - 5 P.M. Identify Unique Value Proposition and ways to implement and utilize it. Februrary 26 CRB: Performance Leadership – Coach, Manage & Mentor - LIVE STREAM 8:30 - 4:30 P.M.n Today's managers must deal with a myriad of leadership challenges, such as recruiting, managing turnover, training and mentoring.
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CALENDAR March 2021 March 1 First Time Home Buyer Workshop - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noon This course will prepare Realtors® to provide a compelling, informational, and effective Home Buying Workshop to their customers – easily! Meeting the Needs of Challenging Clients - LIVE STREAM 1 - 4 P.M. This course will help REALTORS® diffuse conflict, engage in active listening, and produce solutions for their client without becoming mired down in conflict and misunderstanding. March 4 How to have a Great Meeting – Parlamentry Procedures - LIVE STREAM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Learn what it takes to be a leader, motivate others, and to move your career and organization forward. Code of Ethics - 3 CE - LIVE STREAM 1 - 4 P.M. March 8 The 90-Day Business Plan – Executing Massive Action - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noon Learn how to develop a simpleand-executable business plan for the next 90 days. March 9 Breaking Down the Changes in the Code: Redefining Public Trust - LIVE STREAM Noon - 1 P.M. Core Law - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. Students will have gained clarity on what laws have been changed recently. March 10 - 11 GRI 201: It's All About You LIVE STREAM 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. You will learn to enhance your skills with the "sales from the ground up" approach.
Code of Ethics - 3 CE - LIVE STREAM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. March 10 Optimizing Your Workflow with Form Simplicity - 2CE LIVE STREAM 10 A.M. - Noon This class will cover how to improve your Form Simplicity experience with time-saving tips. Broker Manager Workshop LIVE STREAM 1 - 4 P.M. Receive an office safety policy and practices handbook, implementation instructions and MORE! March 12 NAR Certification: Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) Certification Course 7CE - LIVE STREAM 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Hone the skills that will allow you to help buyers and sellers of distressed properties. Code of Ethics - 3 CE - LIVE STREAM 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. March 15 - 16 NAR Designation - Accredited Buyer's Representative 8 A.M - 5 P.M. Represent buyer-clients in real estate transactions and provide the quality of service and degree of fidelity to buyers that sellers have customarily enjoyed. March 17 - 18 GRI 202: Technology & Investments - LIVE STREAM 8:30 A.M - 5:30 P.M. You will learn to enhance your skills with the "sales from the ground up" approach. March 18 ACE Real Estate Investment: How Making Money in Real Estate Works - 4CE - LIVE STREAM 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. This nuts and bolts program provides insight into the investment side of the business.
Virtual Pitch Session - LIVE STREAM 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Join other REALTORS® from around Tampa Bay on the third Thursday of every month for our REALTOR®-to-REALTOR® open house PITCH to promote our listings to each other's Buyers!
Communication Skills For Realtors - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 1:30 - 4 :30 P.M. This course provides students with the ability to not only learn, but to practice techniques that are research based and field tested.
Dealing with Deal Killers - 4CE - LIVE STREAM
CRS - Converting Leads into Closing - LIVE STREAM 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. This fast paced one-day course highlights both traditional and digital approaches to identifying and closing more customers.
1 - 5 P.M. Agents will learn the tricks to minimize the number of deals you lose when one of these other folks screws your deal up. March 19 Ins and Outs of Tax Liens and Tax Deeds - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noon Learn what it takes to be able to assist clients and yourself in these unique investment opportunities. Nightmare on Main Street April Fool's Edition - LIVE STREAM 1 - 4 P.M. Get educated about these common mistakes and how to avoid them so you aren’t the “fool” at your client’s or customer’s expense. March 23 NAR Certification Class: Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA (PSA) - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - 5 P.M. This course is specifically designed to help residential real estate agents and brokers enhance their skills in pricing properties. Conflict Resolution for REALTORS® - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. This course will equip REALTORS® with the ability to smooth things out and keep the peace.
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FR/BAR As Is Contract - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noon Three hours of helpful information on the FR/BAR contracts, including the new updates. March 25 Becoming a Leader - LIVE STREAM 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. This program will help you evolve from a participant to a leader in your organization. Foreign National Sellers and the Repatriation Process - LIVE STREAM 11 A.M - Noon It is more important than ever for Sellers to understand the process and know their options for transferring funds. March 29 ACE Elite Buyers Agent Boot Camp - 4CE - LIVE STREAM 1 - 5 P.M. This course will help agents to improve their relationships with buyers, help them to get buyers to commit and help them avoid being second-guessed. March 30 Negotiating to Close - 4CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - 1 P.M. This is a no-nonsense boot camp on how to fight for your customer and yourself.
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New Brokers* & Members
November 23, 2020 - January 26, 2021
New members who join after January 26, 2021 will be recognized in the March/April issue. *New brokers are highlighted in yellow. 360 Realty of Tampa LLC McEachern, Rance 54 Realty LLC Baker, Eric Mercer, Justin Moreno, Sarah Paredes, Jaime A & M Realty Owens, Jessica Abalaris Porter, Jennifer Son, Linda Advantage Realty Services Inc. Assetta Jr, Peters Align Right Realty LLC Perez McDaniel, Isabel Align Right Realty Riverview St Louis, Emmanuel Steisel, Mariano Align Right Realty South Shore Bowlus, Fredrick Norene, Ilona Align Right Realty Westshore Fabian, Darina Farje Perez, Robert Gamboa Tarache, Luis Keil, Abby Lennartsson, Anton Ameri Dream Home Realty LLC Carpio, Barbara Ann Lee Realty Inc. Angel, Pablo Anton Agency Maldonado Cruz, Carmen Argo Group Properties LLC Salazar, Diana Aries Associates LLC O'Hara, Grayson Avenue Homes LLC Castellanos Munoz, Ariday De Mey, Alberto Perez Ramos, Myrta Rodriguez Culley, Dailin Avista Bay Realty LLC De Leon, Victor Gonzalez, Juany Bay Area Appraisal Ser. Inc. Lauderbaugh, David Bay Area Property Exchange LLC Lopez, Donna Bay Vista Realty & Investments Antonio, Faith Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Ellie & Associates Caez, Ricardo Jordan, Aviree Lambert, Kasey Ramirez, Erika BHHS Florida Properties Group Beckford, Jessica Brock, Terrance Brown, Nathan Bucaille, Johane Cash, Jordan Gatian, Robert Goddard, David Greenberg, Melissa Huriaux, Wendy
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Jones, April Macias Leal, Rolando Moore, Beatriz Quintana, Miguel Sontag, James Vander Bloomen, Kelly Watts, Angela Wren, Danielle Wren, Timothy Boutique Realty Florida Bock, Colin Caribbean Isle Property Sales Inc. Lewis, John Carpenter Realty Group Montalvo, Shayla Century 21 Affiliated Cordovez, Maria Cummings, Andre Fisher, Ryan Roxas, Kristine Shahabuddin, Sheetal Century 21 Beggins Enterprises Carnes, Brendan Donatien, Frantz Gregory, Leigh King, Claire Lacy, Valerie Trout, Sarahi Century 21 Carioti Tamayo, Jesus Century 21 Elite Locations Inc. Moronta, Ramon Tanner, Camille Century 21 Executive Team Wilkening, Casey Century 21 Link Realty Inc. Benefield, Theresa Caldwell II, Aaron Cooper, Everett Levine, Matthew Sandifer, Pamela Szmigiel, Denisse Century 21 List With Beggins Corr Beggins, Angelique Hamilton, Jamie Century 21 OneBlue Lamarra, Richard Century 21 Rosa Leon Calderon Llanes, Alex Corrales, Norma Diaz, Dora Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. Addison, LaShania Brown, Kristin Cicero, Shirley Fountain, Earl Fuller, Yamisha Hensel, James Hines, Harold Hubbard Slicer, Linda Jean James, Coretta Marshall, Erica Murphy, Peter Myers, Elaine Ramos, David Reinhard, Scott Rusch, Peggy G TenEyck, Andrew
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Wilbur, Eric Charted Course Realty Group LLC Abreu Ramos, Sasha Clef Realty Lindsay, Christopher Coastal Properties Group International Singh, Lakshmi Coldwell Banker Realty Conklin, Justine Roney, Ivan Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate LLC Arruda, Gregg Boldt, Janette Boruah, Manashi Caparros, MA Goneril Dana, Jean Lightner, Michael Louis Jacques, Jean Mager, Kevin Mercado, Daisy Ogunjemilusi, Darian Parson, Jacina Pashley, Karen Philemond, Patricia Putnam, Jennifer Rodriguez, Miguel Rogers, Dawn Shaikh, Mohmed Iqbal Sherwood, William Smith, Jack Tringali, Danielle Unger, Nicholas Vasquez, David Volkart, Diane Compass Florida LLC Bofman, Amy Woods, Christen Covenant Realty Cuevas, Daniel Dade City Realty Sadree, Shahryar Dalton Wade Inc. Cano, Claudia Howard, Linda D McKinney, Joel Rodriguez, Fernando Walker, Hans De Costa Realty Wilson, Melody De La Casa International Realty Ramos, Martha Dennis Realty & Investment Corp. Evenick, Michael Flagg, Ellen Owens, Robert Taylor, Helie Travis, Jonathan Divine Estates Realty LLC Rivera, Samantha Docobo & Assoc. Real Estate Butler, Kimberley Douglas Elliman Lacombe, Megan Dream Realty Group Schoenbeck, Shawna
Emperor Realty LLC Cardoso Bonfim de Jesus, Aline Malevskis, Mark Enterprise Realty Services LLC Delgado, Jesus Epic Realty Group International Inc. Boesch, Sheri Castaneda, Adely eSunshineRentals Cruz, Daniel Excel Realty of Florida Ramos, Bruce Exit Bayshore Realty Burnie, Paula Dupree, Witney Racines, Juan Sisk, Trista EXP Realty LLC Allen, Lisa Asifatu, Sikiru Bingham, Jeremy Blessing, Shane Colon, Elizabeth Cruz Collazo, Noely Dagnesses, Rafael Diaz, Maria Fuentes, Juan Greene, Mekhi Herman, Mitchell Irizarry Sotomayor, Karla Leonberg, Chad Manhattan, Rhoderick Mishra, Simmi Mufali, Edison Mullett, Daniel Rivera, Vanessa Rodriguez, Benito Rodriguez, Mark Sellers, Dawn Sladky, Jessica Taylor, Karolina Violett, Trevor Wallace, Cody EZ Choice Realty Rust, Patrick Fathom Realty FL LLC Dang, Binh Davis, Angelia Sanders, Matrol First Fla. Rlty. of Tampa Bay Roldan, Johalis Flip Side Realty By Design Chapman, Alicia Florida Commercial Group Dennis, Joann Florida Executive Realty DiMuzio, Chantel Morello, Alison Florida Home Realty Group LLC Taveras, Jordyn Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage LLC Figueroa Cabrera, Frances Steffen, Michelle Florida Luxury Realty Inc. Louis, Malique
WELCOME Florida Property Brokers Realty Group LLC Giovinco, Alla Reinle, Jesse Vallerand, Sonya Florida Realty Mendoza, Neftaly Florida's 1st Choice Rlty LLC Griffiths, Thomas Rodriguez, Evelyn Friends Realty LLC Lorenzo, Laureano Suarez, Mary Futrell Realty Inc. Lydic, Alison Future Home Realty Inc. Antonini, Raffaele Butler, Shawanda Coggin, Robert De Sousa, Laura Debacker, Nicholas Hurley, James McQuaig, Emily Monchery, Claudia Tubaugh, David Uzdavines, Robert Zemetres, Ronald G World Properties Medina, Angelica Ramos Vazquez, Maria Genstone Realty Bell, Parker DeCola, Christopher Gold Real Estate Solutions Gonzalez, Irma Oliva, Randys Goldpen Realty Group LLC Curbelo, Lesther Graystone Real Estate Perkerson, Amber Harris Realty of Florida Harris, Vicki HD Real Estate Company Bowman, Davodis HomeSmart Soto-Gutierrez, Judith Varone, Julia HomeTrust Realty Group Alvarez, Mario Gonzalez, Jagsil Ivanovva, Gianna Ramirez, Kenia Tavarez, Kaira Homeward Real Estate Rizzo, Nicole Impact Realty Tampa Bay Cross, India Davies, Jordan Galindo, Vanessa Higgison, Tonya Pruitt, Jonathan Ruilova, Richard Salmeron, Noe Sampson, Tyler Seal, Brittany Smith, Kelly Infinity Realty & Investment Torres, Juan Invitation Homes Realty LLC Zimmer, Lane Donald JPT Realty LLC Pina, Daili Tejeda Perez, Yaneisy Keller Williams - New Tampa Allen, Woodrow Grajales, Ana
hoffman, James Killbourne, Jessica Loaknauth, Adam O'Brien, Catherine Ramic, Eldin Warner, Amanda Williams, Erica Keller Williams Realty Alpar, Alper Bussey, Roshandra Favors, Shalando Fountain, Ebony Krohn, Ryan Morris, Brandi Philip-Ellington, Wilma Shank, Matthew Uludag, Jada Xu, Ying Keller Williams Realty- Palm Harbor Di Luca Rojas, Nargimar Keller Williams Realty S.Shore Dineen, Brittney Jenkins, Alethea Nagle, Heidi Porter, Lastisha Rodriguez, Jorge Stacks, Richard Young, Latara Keller Williams Realty South Tampa Baker, Brittani Cummings, Taylor Farinas, Tara Gonzalez, Alec Heenan, Sean Marshall, Thomas Nelson, Joshua Parness, Samuel Rodriguez, Victoria Shamas, Majda Keller Williams Tampa Central Alvarez, William Bowie, Stephanie Castillo, Abraham Gonzalez, Alejandra Johnson, Andrew Kiah, Thomas Lobban, Carrington McAllister, Madison Tomasullo, Matthew White, Austin Keller Williams Tampa Prop. Allibhai, Karim Augello, David Bruno, Joseph Curry, Kyle Curry, Lamona DeSouza, Tracy Fontana, Miriam Giberti, Samuel Holland, Travis O Iraola, Darian Jones, Ashley Kingren, Traci Montanez-Collazo, Emanuel Montes, Dario Parker, Kelli Pena, Sara Rojas, Nikolas Rubio-Ayala, Roger Sebasovich, Danielle Sodano, Brian Wieder, Ted Witonski, Shirley Young, Ryan KeySource Real Estate Ager, Emily
King & Associates Real Estate LLC De La Cruz, Marijo La Rosa Realty The Elite LLC Judge, Destiny Lorenzana, Luis Leap Realty Group LLC Eguia, Brittany LoKation Barone, Mariza Lombardo Heights LLC Bennett, Pamela Lombardo Team Real Estate LLC McClimans, Allisa-Marie Lucrecia Luxenberg Luxenberg, Lucrecia Marc Seidenberg Lic RE Broker Seidenberg, Marc Streu, Lisa McBride Kelly & Associates Wallace, Gregory Metropolitan Real Estate Group Monroe, Willie Mihara & Associates Inc. Illas, Monica MVP Realty Associates LLC Fultz, Joanne Legiste, Djhulia Noceda, Victor New Acre Realty Conaway, Jared Newkirk Realty Group LLC Tavel Reyes, Magdalis NextHome Bay Area Experts Malhotra, Arjun Tibbetts, Dylan NextHome Discovery Furtado Christian, Marina Nu Home Finders Inc. Manos, Michael Oakstrand Realty Adame, Miriam Out Fast Realty & Investments LLC Henriksen, Marjorie White, Daniel P.A. Diaz Realty Group LLC Perez Jimenez, Lizzie Palermo Real Estate Prof. Inc. Guacello, Ashley Palm Island Realty Stroh, Dennis Paradise Realty and Investment Group Inc. Padilla, Luis Paulino Global Real Estate Mesa, Fabiola People's Choice Realty Svc LLC Foster, George S Haripal, Shivani Ordonez, Lucila Park, Soh Young Rivera, Luis Daniel Zintel, Chad People's Trust Realty Frohlich, Kaitlin Neill, Kimberly Pier Ridge Realty Patel, Kajal Pineywoods Realty LLC Bahari, Sevda Lubbe, Kristen Miller, Nathan Platinum Homes Realty LLC Hanson, Thomas Rios, Stephanie Premier Agent Network Parks, Brad
Premier Realty of Tampa Corbett, Makenzie Huddleston, Lori Norris, Patricia Pristine Florida Properties LLC Fitzpatrick, Jamieson Proper Realty Co. Anderson, David Quicksilver Real Estate Group Avila, Krystle Escobar, Diana Hensley, Gary McCoy, Justin RE/MAX Action First of Florida Calomarde, Joanne RE/MAX Alliance Group Olson, Vicki Sullivan, Megan RE/MAX Bayside Realty LLC Cardona, Monique RE/MAX Capital Realty Beeble, Kellie Vargas, Norma RE/MAX Collective Starcevic II, William RE/MAX Dynamic Neumeyer, Jennifer Palm, Jesse RE/MAX Realtec Group Inc. Fusco, Jerrica RE/MAX Realty Unlimited Figueroa, Gaddeline Reagan Realty LLC Almeida, Brenda Cornelius, Damon Real Broker LLC Smolarek, Jason Real Property Marketing Inc. Terry, Lianassa Realnet Florida Real Estate Kantor, Lisa Milton, Chantel Realty Hub Hunter, Katherine Keefer, Torr Lozada, Fernando Zapata, Edison Reaves Real Estate Professionals LLC Mcclimans, Frederick RedFin Corporation Larsen, Eric Mandarin, Valentina Pierre, Wildy Ricci, Sergio Schvartz, Marisa Renters Warehouse Tampa LLC Sollars, Marquita Right Home Realty Inc. Arbelo, Maria Rivera & Associates Realty Brunal, Elizabeth Robert Slack LLC Lopez, Daniel Ramsey, Zackary Sanders Realty & Appraisal Sanders, John Sandstone Realty Group LLC Harris, Tommy Miller, Dylan Scott Wilson Realty Services Wilson, Scott Selling Tampa Bay LLC Raspitzi, Elise Sellstate Legacy Realty Camacho, Sean
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New Brokers* & Members Continued Rodriguez, Tracy Serralles Group Inc. Silva, Matthew Sharon Simano Appraisals Miller, Heather Modock, Sara Signature Realty Associates Dunn, Julia Rego, Todd Wohltmann, Fernanda Smith & Associates Real Estate Clemente, Karen Gordon, Patricia Morgan, Gregory Sandman, David Southern Realty Services LLC Lyons, Erica Sparrow Bloom, Joshua Alan Star Bay Realty Corp. Santana, Roger Tojo, Oscar Sun Ocean Realty Guillen, Enrique Tampa Bay Key Realty Welter, Gabriel Tampa Bay Real Estate Associates Bujnicki, Marc The Basel House Albanese, Michele Orazietti, Summer Dawn The Brokerage House Inc. Cortez Contreras, Jose The Excellecore Group inc. Mitchell, Cherilyn The Keyes Company Pappas, Christina Van Wie, Matthew The Property Pros Real Estate Rieske, Natisha The Real Estate Shop Masciantonio, Gino Louis The Somerday Group PL Casablanca, Kayla Reyes, Jose Topaz Realty LLC Cedeno, Lisandra Rodriguez, Lidy Traymore Real Estate LLC Petithomme, Nesky Turning Leaf Realty Greear, Kimberly Kappe, Eleanor Klychkov, Andzhela Lewin, Scott Unique Property Services Bryson, James Walls Realty & Associates LLC De Leon, Michele Weichert REALTORS Yates & Assoc Garcia Jr., Mario Huffine, Adam Moss, Hennie Elena Weichert REALTORS-Brandon Realty Hooks Barton, Catrina Wright Management & Realty LLC Cao, Heting
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AFFILIATE CORNER
Looking Forward in 2021 2020 was certainly a wild ride, but it is 2021 now and it is time to look forward. If you are an affiliate partner of Greater Tampa REALTORS® (GTR), you are likely planning for this new year. Thankfully, you have already taken the first step in marketing to the bay area’s agents and brokers by joining our association’s directory of trusted professionals. Now, how can you maximize that return on investment? First, make sure you are connecting with REALTORS® and your peers! Show up to association events and offerings, whether in-person or virtual, and introduce yourself. GTR periodically hosts events like trivia night, happy hour and Q&As with association leadership. Social events like these provide ideal networking opportunities. If you would like undivided attention from industry professionals, consider pitching your products and services at our class sponsorships. On average, GTR offers 35+ sponsorship opportunities per month. Carefully choose your preferred classes based on your target market and show them what you have to offer. Affiliate members are also invited to collaborate alongside REALTORS® in our taskforces.
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MARISA KNIGHTa Affiliates & Events Coordinator
If you have a large team or want to maximize your exposure, an upgraded affiliate membership may be the right choice for you. Upgrades to our Silver, Gold and Platinum Affiliate Partnerships include additional complimentary associates, prioritization in GTR directories and reserved sponsorship opportunities. Want to learn more about maximizing your member benefits? Reach out to me, Marisa Knight, at marisa@tamparealtors. org to discuss your options. I am also elated to introduce you to our 2021 Affiliate Director, Tamara Kiehl. She is eager to serve you in her new role and everyone at GTR is excited to be working with her. Make sure to check out future editions of the Tampa REALTOR® magazine to read her updates and gain insight from this longtime, dedicated partner of this organization!
Next, follow up! GTR Affiliates have access to exclusive member benefits that help streamline this process. IXACT Contact is available at a special price and can be useful to more than just REALTORS®. If you are looking for help when it comes to managing contacts, organizing communications or nurturing leads, this member benefit may be useful to you. All affiliates receive a complimentary
Congratulations to our Affiliate of the Month: December 2020: Cal Duffie - The Movers January 2021: Michelle Gilbert Gilbert Garcia Group PA
Welcome New Affiliate Business Partners! Joined between November 14 - January 19, 2021 AcuSystem Home Inspections Representative: Alexander Uribe
Celebration Title Group Representative: Rob Modeszto
Pinch Hitter Transaction Coordinators Representative: Hannah Padgett
AmeriSpec Inspection Services Representative: James Runey
Cutting Edge Gifting Representative: Alex Couture
Think Safe Insurance LLC Representative: Gregory Martin
Beryl Project Engineering Representative: Isaac Moncion
Insight Home Inspections Representative: Christopher Baldwin
Utility Helpers Representative: Yazmin Zayas
Buyer’s Guide Home Inspection Representative: Jonathan Brown
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage Representative: Tyler Walsh
Cardinal Financial Representative: Justin Bush, Carloz Paz and Liz Rubiano
My Repipe Representative: Dimitre Bobev
Vandyk Mortgage Representative: Anna Parry and Justin Kelly
On the Level Inspections Representative: Kennan Sivitz
Waypoint Property Inspection Representative: Brandon Reinhardt and Hector Cortes
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AFFILIATE DIRECTORY
November 14, 2020 - January 19, 2021
Use this directory as a resource for products and services. Affiliates join monthly, so check each issue for updates. You can also search the online Affiliate directory by visiting tamparealtors.org. Special thanks to our Diamond Affiliate Partner: Tampa Bay Times, our Platinum Affiliate Partners: Brown & Associates and Plexus Groupe; our Gold Affiliate Partners: Pillar to Post Home Inspections and our Silver Affiliate Partners: Cardinal Roofing, Get the Facts Home Inspections, GTE Financial, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage and VanDyk Mortgage - The Justin Kelly Team. Diamond Partner is highlighted in purple. Platinum Partners are highlighted in blue. Gold Partners are highlighted in yellow.
Silver Partners are highlighted in gray.
If you’re an active Affiliate and you don’t see your information listed in the directory, please contact Marisa Knight at marisa@tamparealtors.org.
1031 Exchange Old Republic Exchange Company Janet Schaum 1410 N Westshore Blvd. Ste. 800 Tampa, Florida 33607
813-849-2816 | oldrepublicexchange.com
Attorney/Legal Services Brown & Associates Law & Title PA Barbara Brown 11373 Countryway Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33626
813-892-5959 | brownlawandtitle.com
Thomas E. Feaster, Florida Supreme Synovus Bank Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Rebeccah Cagno Thomas E. Feaster 4003 W. Neptune Street Tampa, Florida 33629 114 South Tampania Ave. Tampa, Fl 33609 813-343-5525 | synovus.com
813-404-6580
Closing Gifts Cutting Edge Gifting Alex Couture 1712 Foxwood Dr. Garner, North Carolina 27529 813-965-3317 | cuttingedgegift.com
Credit Unions
Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC Jessica Deane 324 S. Hyde Park Ave. Ste. 325 Tampa, FL 33606 813-467-7500 | berlinpatten.com
GTE Financial Tabitha Roach 711 E. Henderson Ave. Tampa, Florida 33602
Gilbert Garcia Group, P.A. Michelle Gilbert 2313 W. Violet St. Tampa, Florida 33603
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union James Quirk 12542 Curley St. San Antonio, Florida 33576
813-443-5087 | gilbertgrouplaw.com Law Office of Michael A Ziegler, PL: Debt Fighters Michael Ziegler 217 N. Lois Ave. Suite 201 Tampa, FL 33609
813-225-3111
attorneydebtfighters.com Phelps Dunbar, LLP Derrill McAteer 100 South Ashley Drive Suite 20 Tampa, FL 33602
813-472-7554
phelps.com/derrill-mcateer
813-871-2690
352-588-2732 | sacfcu.org
Financial Services Bradford Tax Solutions/Bradford and Company Robin Smith 1050 Northgate Dr, #351 San Rafae, California 94903
415-892-6058 | bradfordtaxsolutions.com Housing Finance Authority Mark Hendrickson 601 E Kennedy Blvd. 27th Floor Tampa, Florida 33602
813-272-5254
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Home Inspection Pillar To Post Home Inspectors Scott McGarrity 8850 Alafia Cove Drive Riverview, Florida 33569
813-685-7573
Get the Facts Home Inspection Joe Svehla 867 W Bloomingdale NO. 6118 Brandon, Florida 33508
813-785-4620
getthefactshomeinspection.com
360 Home Inspections Scott Randolph 13325 Antonio Way Dade City, Florida 33525
352-588-2184
A&M Home Inspections Mounir Zoubaa 911 Wynnmere Walk Ave. Ruskin, Florida 33570
813-690-8917
AcuSystem Home Inspections David Gonzalez 5668 Fishhawk Crossing Blvd. Ste 120 Lithia, Florida 33547
813-361-8802 | goacusystem.com
All County Home Inspections Inc. Andrew Suarez 3087 Anderson Snow Rd. Spring Hill, Florida 34609
352-796-1304
Alpha & Omega Inspections Headquarters Erik Pyle 510 Willow Run Lakeland, Florida 34813
863-581-9998
Best Home Inspection Richard A Yelton 23086 Madelyn Ave. Port Charlotte, Florida 33954
Dynamic Home Inspections LLC Dino Zeljkovic 10305 Ashley Oaks Dr Riverview, Florida 33578
besthomeinspectionandconstructionco.com
DynamicHomeInspectionsFL.com
941-391-5372
AmeriSpec Inspection Services Justin Guzman P.O. Box 3393 Apollo Beach, Florida 33572
BetterView Home Inspections LLC Adams Fletcher 706 Millifold Pl Brandon, Florida 33510
amerispechillsborough.com
betterviewhome.com
813-442-1080
813-255-7666
Any Home Inpsection Services David Counts P.O. Box 360265 Tampa, Florida 33673
813-545-4799
At Ease Property Inspections Gilbert Valentin P.O. Box 16188 Tampa, Florida 33687
813-999-0630 | AtEaseFL.com
Attention To Detail Home Inspections Steven Milek 31530 Marchester Dr. Wesley Chapel, Florida 33543
813-469-1788 | atd-homeinspections.com Bay Area Home Inspections LLC Shane Dollman 4612 South Lois Ave. Tampa, Florida 33611
813-727-8827 | bahi.biz
Bayshore House Inspections Andrew Cunningham 3008 W. Fair Oaks Ave. Tampa, Florida 33611
BLT Inspections Brandon Testone 2806 Pine Club Dr. Plant City, Florida 33566
813-777-9848 | bltinspections.com Blue Star Inspections Troy Martin 2847 Nichols Road Lithia, Florida 33547
813-967-7212
Buyer’s Guide Home Inspection Jonathan Brown 2712 Lenna Ave. Seffner, FL 33584
270-799-3012
buyersguidehomeinspection.com Chief Home Inspections Richard Hyland 804 Sutton Ave. Brandon, Florida 33510
813-333-6263 | chiefhomeinspections.com
813-625-6176
Cross Check Home Inspection LLC Craig Stahl 5815 Laguna Woods Court Tampa, Florida 33625
BayshoreHouseInspections.com
813-727-5470
Bennett Property Inspection Kevin Bennett 4106 W San Juan St. Tampa, Florida 33629
D.S. Murphy Inspections Ryan King 20643 Longleaf Pine Ave. Tampa, Florida 33647
bennettpropertyinspection.com
dsmurphyinspections.com
813-260-9920
Beryl Project Engineering Richard Leo Cannyn 2810 N. 10th St, Tampa, Florida 33605
813-616-3301 | berylprojectengineering.com
813-423-6344
813-495-5839
Elite Level Home Inspection Bunker Ryan 1810 Vista River Dr. Valrico, Florida 33596
813-846-2770
Excalibur Inspections LLC Michael Gallway 522 Oakfield Dr. Brandon, Florida 33511
813-598-0048
Fair Winds Building Inspection Services LLC Sang Park 16725 Longleat Dr. Lutz, Florida 33549
757-513-1298 | FairWindsBIS@gmail.com Fastrack Property Inspections LLC Robert LeHoullier 3515 W Rogers Ave. Tampa, Florida 33611
813-376-3036
Florida's Best Inspections John Grattan 21113 Lake Talia Blvd. Land O Lakes, Florida 34638
813-760-4650
Florida Building Inspection Group Dustie Amatangelo 333. N Falkenburg Road Ste. B214 Tampa, Florida 33578
813-409-3249
Florida Certified Home Inspections Whitney Ogden 612 Florida Circle South Tampa, Florida 33578
813-724-3724
Florida Superior Inspections Stephan A Warner 18331 Coqui Court Odessa, Florida 33556
813-453-8540
FloridaSuperiorInspections.com
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Glisson Inspection Timothy Glisson 2424 Prospect Rd. Tampa, Florida 33629
McLafferty Property Inspections LLC Kevin McLafferty 4435 Mohican Trail Valrico, Florida 33594
tim.glisson@glissoninspection.com
mclaffertypropertyinspections.com
813-625-1400
Gulfcoast Home Inspections LLC Anthony Feldman 10329 Frioerson Lk. Dr. Hudson, FL 34669 727-919-4030 gulfcoasthomeinspectionsllc.com
Handy Vet Inspections LLC Robert Parmer 4315 W. Empedrado St. Tampa, Florida 33629
813-981-2008 | HandyVetInspections.com Home Check Inspections Cristhian Perez 11805 Holly Crest Lane Riverview, Florida 33569
813-261-0002
Home Insights LLC Riley Tucker 3909 Butternut Court Brandon, Florida 33511 813-927-4250 Home Inspections Consultants Inc. Michel Perez 4720 Deerwalk Ave. Tampa, Florida 33624
813-500-9201
HouseMaster Home Inspections Michelle & Robert Southard 2702 Clubhouse Dr. Plant City, FL 33566
866-931-2350
east-tampa.housemaster.com
Insight Home Inspections Daniel Horton 13336 Palmera Vista Dr. Riverview, Florida 33579
813-817-6477 | insighthomes.org Longo Inspection Services LLC George Longo 12153 N Dale Mabry, Ste 200 Tampa, Florida 33618
813-618-8393 | longoinspects.com
941-815-8771
McLaurin Inspections Kenny McLaurin 5350 Bridge St. Tampa, Florida 33611
248-519-3058 | McLaurininspections.com National Property Inspections Fred Tonte 5243 Tummel Court Wesley Chapel, Florida 33545
813-973-2004
Next Step Inspections Philip Brown 11338 Bridge Pine Dr. Riverview, Florida 33569
850-303-3204
Noah's Ark Inspections Noah Winter 2406 State Road 60 East Unit 1525 Valrico, Florida 33595
813-957-6390 | noahsarkinspections.com Omni Inspection Matt McArty 404 Havenwood Way Valrico, Florida 33594
813-614-4987| omniservices.us On the Level Inspections Kennan Sivitz 17915 Crooked Lane Lutz, FL 33548
813-843-8564
Rock Solid Home Inspections Dawn Perkins 7781 Starkey Road Seminole, Florida 33777
727-408-1088
rocksolidhomeinspections.org
Safeline Home Inspections LLC Corey Richardson 2021 Shadow Pine Dr. Brandon, Florida 33511
813-777-8851 | safelineinspections.com Santos Property Managers Inc. Rafael Santos 2901 W Braddock St. Tampa, Florida 33607
813-843-1362
Shipshape Home Inspections Curt Arnold 3702 W. Tyson Ave. Tampa, Florida 33641
813-469-7443
Tampa Bay Inspections Clayton Schleitwiler PO Box 5351 Plant City, Florida 33563
813-476-1561
TechPro Home Inspections Ian Kessler 12218 Garden Lake Circle Odessa, Florida 33556
813-895-9955 | techproinspections.com 813-468-2849 On-the-level-inspections.com
Properly Inspected Jorge Menendez 318 Country Club Dr. Oldsmar, Florida 33677
727-798-6840
Properties Analytics Building Inspections Diego Lopez 1971 W. Lumsden Road #157 Brandon, Florida 33511
813-781-6229 | propertiesanalytics.com
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Richard Pickle Ent, Inc. Richard Pickle 15820 Spring Crest Circle Tampa, Florida 33624
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Tooles Inspection LLC Jim Tooles 21007 Sunpoint Way 102 Tampa, Florida 33558
813-727-1197
Watchman Home Inspection Michael Bock 19112 Cypress Green Dr. Lutz, Florida 33558
813-251-6329
Waypoint Property Inspection Eddie Lai 3220 Parkside Center Circle Tampa, Florida 33619
813-486-8551
waypointinspection.com
Willson Home Inspection Inc. Taylor Willson 7324 Kingsbury Circle Tampa, Florida 33610
813-444-8589
willsonhomeinspection.com
Win Home Inspection New Tampa Rob Kuntz P.O. Box 46591 Tampa, Florida 33646
813-774-1080
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Insurance Plexus Groupe Richard Vazquez 601 Lithia Pinecrest Road Brandon, Florida 33511
813-654-8472 | plexusgroupe.com A B Capital Group Aaron Weber 1408 Westshore Blvd. NO. 708 Tampa, Florida 33607
813-262-0059 | abcapitalgroup.com
Assured Partners Monica Montiel 4600 W. Cypress St. Suite 550 Tampa, Florida 33607
813-424-3289 | assuredpartners.com Excellence First Insurance Specialist Melissa Gallway 329 Pauls Dr. Brandon, Florida 33511
813-867-2132 | excellencefirstins.com
Interior Design/Home Staging Dwell Home Staging Jessica Staron 2909 W. Bay to Bay Blvd. #410 Tampa, Florida 33629
727-420-7468
Junk Removal/Recycling Junkluggers of North Tampa Bay Vincent Breault 23834 FL-54 Lutz, FL 33559 813-362-9051 junkluggersofnorthtampabay.com
Marketing/Web Design Tampa Bay Times Sue Povelones 490 1st Avenue S. St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
813-226-3450
Mortgage Services
813-598-8122| GenevaFi.com/luis-silva Goodwin Mortgage Group Antonio Lombardo 1151 N. Westshore Blvd #1150 Tampa, FL 33607 813-494-0135 | goodwinmg.com Mortgage Network Inc. 8270 Woodland Center Blvd. Suite 118 Tampa, Florida 33614
813-994-1819
SecurityNational Mortgage Company Nathaniel Bittman 3180 Curlew Rd Unit 107 Oldsmar, FL 34677
727-450-3917 | snmc.com
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage Silver Bay Lending Erica Paradise Tyler Walsh 4902 Eisenhower Blvd. 1205 N. Franklin St. Suite 385 Suite 105 Tampa, FL 33634 Tampa, FL 33602 813-219-8085 973-714-2463 | ericaparadise.com mutualmortgage.com/tampa
Suarez Home & Finance Corp. Vandyk Mortgage – The Justin Kelly Chris Suarez Team 3087 Anderson Snow Road Rick Bennett Jr. Spring Hill, Florida 34609 13577 Feather Sound Drive 6th Floor, 352-754-6191 Clearwater, FL 33762
727-512-1772 | vandykmortgage.com Cardinal Financial Justin Bush 333 NE 24th St. Suite 311 Miami, FL 33137
Suncoast Credit Union Tammy Kiehl 6801 E. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Florida 33610
813-621-7511
The Mortgage Firm Tampa
888-540-2939 Patrick Storch cardinalhomeloans.com
First Option Mortgage Chuck DeLangis Think Safe Insurance LLC Gregory Martin 13139 W. Linebaugh Ave. Suite #102 116 E. Bloomingdale Ave. Tampa, Florida 33626 Ste B 855-690-5900 | FreedomMortgage.com Brandon, FL 33511
813-438-0424 | ThinkSafeInsurance.com
Geneva Financial LLC Luis A. Silva 6407 Sea Lavender Lane Tampa, Florida 33625
8471 W Linebaugh Ave. Tampa, Florida 33625
813-616-8844
closemymortgagetampa.com
Titan Home Lending LLC Jason Powers 4302 Henderson Blvd. Suite 114 Tampa, Florida 33629
813-542-7559 | titanhl.com tamparealtors.org
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Photography
U.S. Bank Home Mortgage Denise Newton 9105 Strada Place Suite 3200 Naples, Florida 34108
Archi-Pix Real Estate Photography Alex Aaron 3701 Shoreline Dr. Ste 206-B Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
813-573-7013
800-930-2540 | archi-pix.com
USF Federal Credit Union Bobby Bucholtz 13302 USF Palm Dr. Tampa, Florida 33612
Arnold Novak Photography Arnold Novak 4333 Bayside Village Dr. Apt #316 Tampa, Florida 33615
813-569-2183 | USFFCU.com
Pest Control
813-400-9090 | arnoldnovak.com
ARC Termite and Pest Control LLC Alan Campbell 12135 Buffington Lane Riveriew, Florida 33579
813-671-2847 | arcpestcontrol.com Hughes Exterminators Audra Snyder 1781 W Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Florida 33603
Hi-Res Homes Erica Contreras 863-800-0928 | hi-reshomes.com LUX Picture Matthew Bilancia 10220 Holland Road Riverview, Florida 33578
813-671-2891
813-884-1555 | hughes-exterminators.com Shireman Pest Control
John Shireman 40003 Sunburst Dr. Dade City, FL 33525
813-713-5300 | shiremanpestcontrol.com
Operations Runner
Run Forever Run Vanessa Rodriguez
Tampa Home Photos Les Hein 4218 Birdsong Blvd. Lutz, Florida 33559
813-361-6067
Plumbing My Repipe Dimitre Bobev 4522 Mapletree Loop Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
888-580-8060 | myrepipe.com
Professional Organization Tampa Bay Chapter of NARPM Andrew Dougill 3900 W. Dale Ave. Tampa, Florida 33609
813-658-8210 | tampabay.narpm.org
Promotional Items CUTCO Closing Gifts Colton Mewbourne 317 W. Jean St. Tampa, Florida 33604
Sherry Ann Fain Photography 813-767-5695 | RedwithanEdge.com Sherry Fain 7753 Blue Spring Dr. Property Management Wesley Chapel, Florida 34637 iTrip Vacations Tampa 318-751-5567 Kathie Wild sherryannfainphotography.com 4311 Huntington St N.C. St. Petersburg, Florida 33703 Sibbitt Wernert Studio 813-524-5188 Karen Wernert 6307 N. 20th St. Tampa, Florida 33610
813-748-3497 | sibbittwernert.com
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Relocation Services/Moving All American Moving and Storage Patrick Lomnitzer 4434 Windy Hammock Way Palmetto, Florida 34221
813-895-0083 | allamericanrelocate.com I-75 Moving and Storage Leo Lubowicz 4576 Eagle Falls Place Tampa, Florida 33619
813-393-1777 | i75Moving.com
The Movers Moving & Storage Cal Mcduffie 4501 N Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida 33603
813-254-0129 | themoversusa.com
Roofing/Solar Cardinal Roofing & Solar Tech. Bridget Jenkins Wilson 3108 Barkley Lane Valrico, Florida 33596
All Real Estate Title Solutions Inc. Gabriela Germino 1430 West Busch Blvd. Suite D Tampa, Florida 33612
813-876-4373 | aretsifl.com
813-291-3600 | utilityhelpers.com
CelebrationTitleGroup.com
First American Title Michelle Hernandez 1731 S Kings Ave. Brandon, Florida 33511
813-514-2828
Insured Title Agency LLC Kevin Overstreet 2918 W. Kennedy Blvd Suite 201 Tampa, Florida 33609
813-855-3585 | insured-title.com
SCM Roofing Jason Nicholas 13909 North Dale Mabry Hwy Unit 201 Tampa, Florida 33618
Sapphire Title & Escrow Co. Michelle Garcia Gilbert 2313 W. Violet St. Tampa, Florida 33603
Schools/Continuing Education MTI Education Molly Torres 5531 9th. Street N. St. Petersburg, Florida 33703
727-526-5338 | mtieducation.com
Senior Resources Caring Transitions of Tampa Laura Bruce 4113 W Santiago St. Tampa, Florida 33629
813-235-0685
caringtransitionstampa.com
Title Agencies Brown & Associates Law & Title PA Barbara Brown 11373 Countryway Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33626
813-436-9727 | sapphiretitleescrow.com Veteran Escrow and Title Services LLC Dwight McDonald 2224 Ashley Oaks Circle Welsey Chapel, Florida 33544
813-591-2223
Transaction Management Pinch Hitter Transaction Coordinators Hannah Padgett 124 Connie Ave. Tampa, FL 33613
352-875-7915 | pinchhittertc.com
Your Transaction Manager Angela Settlemyre 1809 E. Diana St. Tampa, Florida 33610
813-348-0035
813-892-5959 | brownlawandtitle.com
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Utility Helpers Jonathan Brown 405 S. Dale Mabry Hwy Suite 201 Tampa, Florida 33609
Celebration Title Group Rob Modeszto 3619 Henderson Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 813-489-1542
813-689-7663 | cardinalroofingandsolar.com
855-726-7663
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If you’re an active Affiliate and you don’t see your information listed in the directory, please contact Marisa Knight at marisa@ tamparealtors.org.
Don Earl Walden Jr. July 24, 1928 - January 18, 2021 (age 92) Don E. Walden Jr., age 92, of Plant City, Florida died January 18, 2021. He was the son of the late Don and Lucile Gallagher Walden, he is also preceded in death by his wife; Lois Walden. Survivors include children; Selinda (Ken Keller) Walden, Lee-Ann (James Knox) Walden, two grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Don was a fifth generation Plant City native. His father, Don Walden Sr. and mother, Lucile Gallagher Walden, were both natives of Dover. He graduated from Plant City High in 1946 and enrolled in Stetson University in Deland where he earned a business degree. He entered college thinking after graduation, he would take over his father's Plant City Chevrolet dealership. But the Korean War was raging by the time he got his diploma and he volunteered for military duty, entering the Army and graduating as a second lieutenant from Army Officer Candidate. School in October 1951. His military service Included stints in Korea, and two different tours in both Vietnam and Germany. Seeking to pursue his interest in aviation, he volunteered for Army Aviation but was rejected because he exceeded the physical requirements; at 6 feet, he was too tall to serve as a pilot. Despite this, during his service, he did obtain both his private and his commercial pilot's licenses. After a 22-year career.in the Army, he retired as a lieutenant colonel. He returned home to Plant City; obtained his multi-engine pilot's license and then launched another career in commercial real estate. Over the succeeding years, (he was still working at the age of 92), he had found time to serve as president of the Plant City Kiwanis Club, Chairman of Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, and President of Tampa Association of REALTORS® and had served on the Citizens Advisory Committee of the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Hillsborough County. He helped create the Community Redevelopment Agency in Plant City and was a founding organizer of the Plant City State Bank (now Wells Fargo.) As a person devoted to his community, Colonel Walden supported affordable housing projects, funded nursing scholarships for Plant City High School students, and consistently donated to South Florida Baptist Hospital, the Arts Council, the Photo Archives and History Center, and more, including many organizations supporting veterans and their families. In recognition of his many service and charitable acts, he had received several recognitions over the years including the Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS® highest honor: REALTOR® of the Year, special recognition from the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Tampa and most recently Citizen of the Year 2018. A public graveside service will be held at a later date. If so desired, donations can be made to the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation or the favorite charity of your choice. Online condolences can be left at haught.care.
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*FOR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS ONLY: Effective 1/01/21, commission tiers stated above will be available on select inventory homes in the greater Tampa Bay area if the purchase agreement is fully executed between 1/01/21 and 12/31/21 and closes and fully funds on or before 12/31/21. Commission tier for each eligible transaction shall be determined by the order in which the qualified purchase agreements are closed and funded. Offer good for a limited time only. Lennar reserves the right to change, withdraw or discontinue this offer at any time without notice. No commission/bonus will be paid when agent/broker is acting as principal/buyer. May not be combined with any other offers for real estate professionals. Not valid if prospect has previously registered with Lennar or Lennar.com, whether individually or with a broker. To qualify for any applicable commission/bonus, registration must occur on the first visit and broker/agent must execute Lennar’s Cooperating Broker Agreement and otherwise comply with Lennar’s Broker Participation Policy. Offer valid only in states where permitted. Features, amenities, floor plans, elevations, and designs vary and are subject to changes or substitution without notice. Items shown are artist’s renderings and may contain options that are not standard on all models or not included in the purchase price. Availability may vary. Please see your New Home Consultant and/ or home purchase agreement for actual features designated as an Everything’s Included feature. Actual views may vary. Views cannot be relied upon as being the actual view from any particular home within the community. Lennar makes no guarantees regarding continuing existence of any view from a home. Medley: Pursuant to the Fair Housing Act, this housing is intended for occupancy by at least one person 55 years of age or older per home, although the occupants of a limited number of the homes may be younger. Within this limited number, one member of the household must be 55 years or older with no one in permanent residence under 19 years of age. This is not an offer in states where prior registration is required. Void where prohibited by law. Copyright © 2020 Lennar Corporation. Lennar, the Lennar logo, WCI, the WCI logo, Medley, the Medley logo, Everything’s Included, and the Everything’s Included logo are U.S. registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Seller’s Broker: Lennar Realty, Inc. Construction License CGC1518166. Date 11/20
