Tampa REALTOR® Magazine - May/June 2020 by Greater Tampa REALTORS®

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MAY - JUNE 2020

REALTOR

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GREATER TAMPA REALTORS®

Tips for Working Remotely PAGE 13

Real Estate PostQuarantine PAGE 14

Virtual Boots on the Ground PAGE 20

CODE OF ETHICS 9 • MARKET STATS 19

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AFFILIATE BUSINESS DIRECTORYY 30

CONTENTS

MaY - June 2020

3 MESSAGE FROM YOUR CEO

One Step Ahead of the Curve

Emergency Operational Procedure Overview GTR's Detailed Plan for Reopening PAGE 5

Tips for Working Remotely Learn How to Prosper while Working from Home PAGE 13

6 REALTORS® IN ACTION RPAC Major Investors

ODE OF ETHICS C Deceptive Information in MLS Database

10 YPNDEN

Thriving Through Technology

19 LOCAL MARKET STATS

Hillsborough County and the Tampa-Clearwater-St. Pete MSA

24 CALENDAR

Classes and Events

Real Estate PostQuarantine

What are Some Changes We May Anticipate and How Can We Prepare for Them? PAGE 14 - 16

Virtual Boots on the Ground

26 MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS New REALTORS® and Brokers

29 AFFILIATE CORNER

Overcoming the Pandemic

REALTORS® Helping a Cause PAGES 20

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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MESSAGE FROM YOUR CEO

One Step Ahead of the Curve

Navigating through the Pandemic Hello GTR Association Members.

The start of this quarter ushered in an unexpected turn of events for us all. The impact of the COVID-19, sadly enough, has claimed many lives, brought some businesses to a crawl and forced the temporary closures of several industries. The entire social-distancing experience has set forth new paradigms to conduct real estate transactions. Showing a home, meeting with prospects, obtaining signatures and even closings have required us all to adopt electronic methods of execution. Rest assured your Association is here for you. Staying abreast of all the latest developments, we quickly mobilized our entire operations to enable our members can meet the new normal. To keep you informed of the latest news, our staff added a COVID-19 page to the GTR website. In addition to the site including REALTOR® business changes from our state and national associations, staff sought information related to Safer-at-Home, economic assistance and resources from our county, state and national governments. With the contributions of the executive board, senior staff and personnel, a plan of action was created to navigate our transition to providing 100% virtual support. As REALTORS®, to productively operate your business in a safe manner, you also understand the importance of professional development. I congratulate those of you who have benefited by attending zoom classes, registering for the reduced and free training courses offered through Greater Tampa REALTORS®, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and Florida REALTORS® (FR) and completing various REALTOR® certifications through our partnership with the Pinellas REALTOR® Organization. Some of you have taken this time to participate in the Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) contest. Earning this designation ultimately builds your credibility as a professional REALTOR®. We are also excited to see many of you taking advantage of your free access the David Knox Real Estate Training Video Library. This online, on-demand video training provides access to videos, support materials and action plans specifically for real estate agents. It was good to see members watched and asked questions of our elected officials and the presidents of NAR and FR during sponsored Zoom forums. Also, the virtual classes have been very well attended. Our educators and Affiliates continue to play a major role in helping to make these important Zoom forums and classes available for you. We truly value our REALTOR® educators and Affiliate sponsors. Our committee leadership have also done a commendable job to continue assemblies through conference calls and video meetings. The scope of committee meetings explores and identifies ways to benefit as professionals, enhance the REALTOR® image in the community and protect your interests in the real estate industry. Our committee chairs are appreciated for their due diligence and thoughtful guidance through these turbulent times. As business, government and communities slowly return to some levels of normalcy, the board, and perhaps many of you, had a chance to review the Emergency Operational Procedures (EOP). The three-phase document that “contains Greater Tampa REALTORS® detailed plan for reopening and operating to meet its highest priority - the safety of members and employees. These procedures shall affect all REALTORS®, Affiliates and employees and are for the benefit of our entire association.” Please check out page 5 for an overview of the EOP. As we strive to stay one step ahead of the curve to provide the best service possible, we welcome your ideas and suggestions to help make Greater Tampa REALTORS® the best it can be. Most importantly, we wish you and DENNIS MACDONALD your family continued health and growth for your businesses. Chief Executive Offier

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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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2020 OFFICERS President: Darlene Davenport President-Elect: Ellie Lambert Vice President: Ruth Bryson Treasurer: Tom Scaglione Secretary: Jay Quigley Immediate Past President: Dan Hazy CEO: Dennis MacDonald 2020 DIRECTORS Jacqueline Brown, Ashley Christie, Stacy Dillard, Adam Grenville, Connie Johnson, Barbara Jordan, Sherman Milton III, Annette Newkirk, Deanne Pelfrey, Kathleen Razzano, John Tomlin, Melissa Gallway and Katherine Sakkis EDITOR/DESIGNER Kimberly Chin, Communications/PR Manager ASSISTANT EDITOR Tamiracle Williams, Communications Specialist ASSISTANT DESIGNER AJ Hlavac, Graphics & Video Specialist

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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®. 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.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE

Emergency Operational Procedure Overview

Please visit tamparealtors.org/emergency-operations-plan for the complete docment.

Available During All Phases

• 100% Virtual support is available for all REALTORS®, Affiliates and prospective members. ° Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM via Email, Phone, Website Chat/Text. • Curbside pickup for online REALTOR® Store Purchases. • Virtual sponsorship opportunities are available for all Affiliates. • Virtual support on weekends - Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. ° Utilizing flexible scheduling for no additional cost to payroll. ° May continue as a permanent member benefit if warranted.

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Curbside pickups for REALTOR® Store purchases at our Tampa headquarters only. ° Appointments available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 AM – 1 PM. ° No access inside the building, curbside service only. ° Mailing option available upon request for SUPRA Lockbox purchases. ° Employees will wear facemasks and gloves for your protection. Wesley Chapel, Brandon and Zephyrhills satellite offices remain closed. Committee meetings, classes and events will be held via video/teleconferencing. All non-essential business travel for REALTOR® volunteers & leadership is suspended.

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Curbside pickups for REALTOR® Store purchases at all locations. ° Monday, Wednesday, Friday – Tampa Headquarters ° Tuesday – Wesley Chapel ° Wednesday – Zephyrhills ° Thursday – Brandon ° Mailing option available upon request for SUPRA Lockbox purchases. ° Employees will wear facemasks and gloves for your protection. In-person member support appointments at our Tampa Headquarters only. ° Appointments are available for members only between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. ° No one, other than members or prospective members are permitted into the building for appointments. ° Face masks/coverings & social distancing are required in our office. Wesley Chapel, Brandon and Zephyrhills satellite offices remain closed. Committee meetings and classes are still held via video/teleconferencing. All non-essential business travel for REALTOR® volunteers and leadership should be minimized with strict adherence to the CDC Guidelines regarding isolation following travel.

Phase 3

• Face masks/covering are no longer required inside our offices, but social distancing is still recommended. • All offices will offer for online purchases any day of the week. • All offices are open for walk-in service with no appointments necessary. • Committee meetings, classes and events may resume in person with social distancing precautions and video conferencing options (when available). • Travel restrictions are lifted. tamparealtors.org

ADVOCACY

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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 2019 paid investments.

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Visit tamparealtors.org/ vote-today to register!

Invest Did you know that 34% of REALTORS® participated in RPAC and there were 11,071 Major Investors in 2019? Learn how you can invest in your profession at tamparealtors.org/rpac.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

COVID-19 Association Update During this time of uncertainty, the Greater Tampa REALTORS® (GTR) wish you and your families well. We will continue to extend support in helping you serve your clients. Be sure to monitor our website, emails and social media for updated information. Stay safe.

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ARE EXTENDED TO THE FAMILIES OF: Mary Handley (Weichert REALTORS® Yates & Assoc.) who passed away on Apil 10. She was 92 years old and a member of GTR for 53 years.

Omar Lightfoot (Ken Lightgfoot Realty) who passed away on April 17. He was the Owner/ President of Ken Lightfoot Realty Inc. for over 60 years and President of GTR twice.

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MARCH/APRIL 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION ITEMS

The following items were acted upon at the March 2020 Meeting: ✓ Accept Jeremy/Recon proposal and allow the executive committee to monitor and fine tune his proposal with what we need and expect. The executive committee will also include one to two discussions with former clients of Recon. ✓GTR allocates $10,000 to purchase laptop and equipment for staff needs to service members during and after current pandemic. ✓ To do month-to-month chat for a period of three months so GTR can evaluate the effectiveness and re-evaluate after three months. ✓ To use the Roof Smith quote of $73,000 to re-roof our building.

The following items were acted upon at the April 2020 Meeting:

✓ Adopt the 2019 audit. ✓ Move forward with the parking lot as presented. ✓ Use PAC local funds in the amount not to exceed $5,000 to pay for the 2020 REALTOR® Party Extravaganza and Chili Cook-Off. ✓ Purchase 250 toolkit brochures two-fold brochures, $750.31, to provide a tool kit providing housing information to perspective home owners. The brochure will provide the steps to homeowner realization. We also request $205 for refrigerator magnets as an information reminder. Total cost not to exceed $1,000. ✓ End our agreement with M.Peterson and enter into a new limited consultant agreement with M.Peterson.

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COVID-19 ADDENDUM FAQs

CODE OF ETHICS Deceptive Information in MLS Database

EALTOR® R searched the MLS database of current listings on behalf of his client, Dr. Z, who had recently completed his residency and was returning home to take a position on the staff of the community hospital. REALTOR® R’s search returned several listings that satisfied Dr. Z’s requirements, including a two-story residence listed with REALTOR® B that showed, in the “Remarks” section, “Pay your mortgage with rent from the apartment upstairs.” REALTOR® R sent the listings he’d identified in an an e-mail to Dr. Z. A day later, REALTOR® R received a call from Dr. Z who told him there was something about REALTOR® B’s listing that struck him as odd. “That house is in the neighborhood I grew up in,” said Dr. Z, “I also remember our neighbors having a problem with the Building Department when they added a kitchen on the second floor so their grandmother could have her own apartment.” REALTOR® R assured Dr. Z that he would make the necessary inquiries and get back to him promptly. His call to the Building Department confirmed Dr. Z’s suspicion that the home was zoned single family. Feeling embarrassed and misled by REALTOR® B’s apparent misrepresentation, REALTOR® R filed a complaint with the local association of REALTORS® alleging misrepresentation on the part of REALTOR® B for publishing inaccurate information in the MLS.

B acknowledged the seller had told him that the conversion had been made to code but without the necessary permits, and the apartment had never been rented. “I assumed the new owners could get a variance from the Building Department,” he said. The Hearing Panel did not agree with REALTOR® B’s defense or rationale and concluded that showing a single family home as having incomeproducing potential from an upstairs apartment which had never been rented was a misrepresentation that violated Article 2.

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: With which contracts forms can I use this addendum? A: The addendum can be used with the following contracts: • •

Read more ethics case interpretations online at: TampaRealtors.org/Ethics

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Contract for Residential Sale and Purchase (CRSP-16) Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase (FR/BAR-5x and the ASIS-5x version) Vacant Land Contract (VAC-13) Commercial Contract (CC-5)

Q: Do I use this form with an existing contract? A: Yes. This form is designed to use with an existing contract for sale and purchase published by Florida REALTORS®. If the parties are putting together a new contract, the parties can build in any additional time they want by making longer than usual deadlines.

At the hearing convened to consider REALTOR® R’s complaint, REALTOR® tamparealtors.org

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

YPNDEN

Thriving Through Technology

We didn’t let COVID-19 stop YPN, instead we embraced it with technology! Since this virus has transpired, our entire industry has shifted and the way we conduct business has changed. Many of us has quickly integrated technology in our business models and are learning as we go. Before March, I had never used Zoom, and now, I use it multiple times a day. I’ve fallen in love with the platform because all I have to do is brush my hair and put on a shirt. In order to stay engaged and keep up the momentum, we have been working on a few things for YPN. We have been encouraging our members to take full advantage of the streaming classes and certifications through our association, working on our Agent Rescue video series, continuing to plan out the rest of the year and hosting virtual happy hours. The Virtual Happy Hours have been a success. For our first one we played games, masterminded as a group and supported local businesses by encouraging everyone attending to order takeout from their favorite restaurant and sharing what they ordered. We also learned some new drink recipes and enjoyed a demonstration of Michelle Hernandez's special Jello technique using a Jellinator. We kept the happy hour entertaining with some association trivia and learned what others were doing to generate business and continue to close deals. Peter Ortega, Miami YPN President, and a few members from Miami’s board also joined us and shared knowledge. The most rewarding part of the happy hours was giving back and supporting our local small businesses. Each happy hour had a food theme. Since our second one fell on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo), we decided to make it Mexican themed and support local Mexican restaurants. Each participant was sent a list of local Mexican restaurants and encouraged to order dinner for the virtual happy hour. This was one small thing we felt we could do to support our local businesses that supports us.

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To stay virtually connected and up to date with all of the cool things we are doing, be sure to follow us on Instagram and like our Facebook page @TampaYPN. Remember, we are all in this together and will come out stronger than before. Use this time to enhance your skills and knowledge, reach out to past customers and most importantly take time to focus on your mental health. Sherman Milton III (Florida Heritage RE Group LLC) is the Vice Chair of the 2020 Young Professionals Network.

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WORKING REMOTELY

Tips for Working Remotely by Tamiracle Williams, GTR Communications Specialist

We are living in unprecedented times and COVID19 has changed the way real estate professionals are conducting business. In-person activities have been limited due to social distancing guidelines, which involves virtual home tour, online meetings and working from home. Still adjusting to the new normal, check out these tips for making the most out of working from home. Virtual Meetings By now you know the basics of working with Zoom and other online meeting platforms, but are you actively listening. It can be easy to get distracted with emails, social media or children while on a Zoom call. Before you hop on a call, try to eliminate distractions when possible. For example, put your devices on Do Not Disturb or Quiet Mode. Having a distraction free zone can help you be more attentive and actively participate in the call. If you are hosting a virtual meeting, consider joining the meeting early to greet attendees or create a welcome graphic that promotes engagement in the chat section among participants. Virtual meetings can often feel impersonal, so try dedicating the first five minutes to an icebreaker. Some platforms like Zoom even offer breakout sessions to allow small group discussions. This can be a great tool for large staff meetings, so that individual departments are able to debrief following any important announcements or changes.

Online Marketing Quarantine has made renters and current homeowners rethink their current living situation. Become creative with your marketing strategy to establish yourself as a resource for current and potential clients. Host live video tours, virtual open houses, send targeted email blasts or work with an affiliate business partner to create professional video marketing for your active listings. Free Time As a busy real estate professional, it can be easy to overlook things on your website until they are brought to your attention by someone else. Take some time to go through your entire website to make sure everything is relevant and updated to reflect your current business model. Broken links can not only look unprofessional to potential clients, but Google penalizes your search engine rankings for it. If you are not sure how to audit your website, there are tons of free tools and worksheets that can help review your website. This is also a great time to scrub your email marketing lists. New and seasoned real estate professionals can also use this time to complete a certification or designation course or learn a new skill that can help you better your businesses. As a member of Greater Tampa REALTORS ÂŽ you have FREE access to the David Knox Real Estate video library. You can also catch up on the latest industry news with your FREE Inman Select account. tamparealtors.org

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS BUSINESS PRACTICES

Real estate Post-Quarantine

As Safer-at-Home orders are lifted and we embark on a new normal, what are some changes we may anticipate and how can we prepare for them? by Tracy Wisneski First Time Home Buyer Advantages First time home buyers who’ve remained employed may possibly be the biggest winners post-quarantine. Many were struggling with a glut of multiple offers on coveted entry-level homes before the pandemic. It is a very frustrating process to find and fall in love with a home only to be beat out by another offer; often repeatedly. An anticipated decrease in buyer competition could greatly ameliorate that issue for them. Interest rates are once again at historic lows helping first time buyers get more house for their money, and unlike many other loans, there are still plenty of first time buyer loans allowing for low down payments and moderate credit scores. Sellers are also more inclined to award closing costs now than they have been these last several years, thus helping first time buyers get over the hump of requiring so much money out of pocket. Unlike their homeowner counterparts, first time buyers do not have the burden of selling a home before buying their next home. Many require only 30-45 days’ notice to their landlords in order to move. This not only makes for a much more reliable process, but also for stronger offers without a home-to-sell contingency. How can you prepare? The toughest part will be helping to assuage their fears. Home buying can be scary for anyone, but it is most intimidating for first time home buyers even under the best circumstances. The current uncertainties we all face will likely exacerbate those fears for first time home buyers. Work on strong educational content to help them learn more about the process, the market and their options in order to help them feel empowered. Marketing pieces like this will allow them to feel more confident in

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the process and in you as a source of information and guidance. We all know the right loan product can make all the difference in terms of affordability, so learn about the various products available to them and partner with lenders who can help them with a loan best suited for their circumstances. There are a variety of loan products and down payment programs, some have just been approved in response to the crisis that can help them make their dream of homeownership a reality. Be the source of information, walk them through the steps and you’ll earn a client for life! Home Sweet Home Since mid-March, most of us have spent more time than ever before in our homes. Many people are working from home for the first time and parents with schoolaged children are homeschooling, as well. Homes are being used very differently than they were before and it’s leading to people considering what kind of home and floorplan works best for this. Open floorplans have been very popular for quite some time, but a fully open space does not lend itself well to multiple people working on different tasks. How can one child be on a Zoom call with class while mom is making business calls, sister is reading and dad is on a conference call? Suddenly, some extra walls make a lot more sense. Homes with spaces that allow for multiple purposes and a little extra privacy will be very helpful. Extra rooms that can be used as office space will also be in high demand. Outdoor spaces like yards, lanais or even balconies will be very desirable. While we’re coming out of quarantine,

many people are still spending most of their time home and enjoy having nice outdoor spaces to enjoy. Pools, outdoor kitchens and other home amenities will be in higher demand.

terms of closings costs, design credits and interest rate buy-downs. Builders that have homes in inventory may also be a source for making the selling/buying transition a little more comfortable for owners who must sell first.

How can you prepare? Keep an eye out for these kinds of floorplans, outdoor spaces and home amenities. Point them out to your prospective buyers along with how they may better fit their lifestyles and desires.

If your sellers have homes like these, be certain to make them as easy to find as possible! Use keywords, check the corresponding boxes in the MLS, include these details in the early part of your descriptions so anyone skimming will see them right away. Upload floorplans if they’re available or consider using 3-D imaging.

When marketing your sellers’ homes, be sure to get great pictures and videos of these coveted spaces and amenities, and be certain to carefully complete the MLS listing so that boxes are checked for these important items. Highlight them and explain them in your comments and marketing materials. These will be very strong selling points in our new normal. While it wouldn’t make sense for sellers to spend on extravagant home improvements, they can make minor adjustments that will help buyers envision how a home will check important boxes for their lifestyles. Staging can go a long way, so recommend that they stage a room or even a space as an office. Some furniture, plants and other minor décor can be used to make outdoor spaces more inviting. Landscaping, both front and back, will make the home more appealing to buyers looking for creature comforts in their next home. Develop relationships with local contractors so you’ll have a cost reference for changes buyers may want to make to the home if it is missing any of these desirable characteristics. Household Changes on the Rise Everything from the anticipated baby boom to boomerang children and additional family members moving in together will make homes with more space and additional rooms a better option for many families. In-law suites, guest houses and other means of multigenerational living will be in high demand. How can you prepare? Know which models and communities offer these features so you will be best prepared for buyers looking for these kinds of homes. Keep a close eye on your local inventory and compile lists of homes that fit these criteria. Builders may be a good source of some of these homes and they’ve begun to offer more incentives to buyers in

Keep Up with Local Market Statistics While you should have been doing this all along, it will be even more important in the weeks and months ahead for you to be knowledgeable about market statistics. Both sellers and buyers will want to know how the market is changing. Are prices going up or down? What about days to contract? How does inventory affect the local market? Especially during times of uncertainty, being a source of detailed information will help you build trust and confidence. We have access to several great sources of market statistics. Make use of them by sharing them in posts, emails and blogs. Become familiar enough with them to speak about them conversationally. How can you prepare? Greater Tampa REALTOR® members have access to a host of sources for market statistics. Florida Market Reports are available online through the Florida Realtors site https://archive.floridarealtors.org/ResearchAndStatistics/ Florida-Market-Reports/Index.cfm providing detailed residential reports for the state, counties, metropolitan areas and individual zip codes. These reports include a host of very helpful market indicators, as well as the yearover-year change for each. Florida REALTORS® also offers access to interactive data, charts and graphs using Sunstats www.floridarealtors. org/tools-research/reports/sunstats-custom-interactiveflorida-housing-market-reports. You can add your branding to these reports making very effective marketing pieces that will set you apart as a wellinformed professional. For more local market details, Greater Tampa REALTORS® offers monthly video market updates by economist, Elliot Eisenberg, on their YouTube channel https:// www.youtube.com/user/TampaGTAR that are great for educating yourself on the local market, and also provide great content for sharing with your contacts. tamparealtors.org

Stellar MLS is another source of local market information that you can generate using the statistics tab within Matrix. There are several preset statistics, as well as an option for generating your own. In addition to broader statistical data by counties, you also have the option of drilling down to zip codes, subdivisions or even map areas, and you can utilize various search criteria depending on your needs. Listen More, Persuade Less During this current crisis, each person’s experience is very distinct. There will be those who had no interruption in work, others who had an increase in work and still others who are barely surviving. There are homeowners who just purchased their dream home at the very top of their budget because their businesses were thriving who are now faced with some very difficult decisions. Maybe there’s enough equity to sell or perhaps there’s not enough for a regular sale. They should not be persuaded to sell. They need you to honestly educate them on their options, point them to resources, refer them to their accountant or a lawyer if needed. Once they have all the information, if they choose to sell, that’s great! If they choose an option that better suits them and you “lose” the sale, you would have served them with integrity, which is vitally important. Remember that as REALTORS®, we are obligated to “protect and promote the interests of [our] clients.” How can you prepare? Learn all you can about the various resources and sources of information you can share. Compile a list of carefully vetted professionals like attorneys and accountants to whom you can refer your clients or prospects when needed. Short sales may come back into play for people who are unable to manage their mortgage post-shutdown. Familiarize yourself with the process as it is now. You may want to consider earning the Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource® (SFR®) designation. Depending on each unique situation, a short sale may or may not be their best option. Refer your sellers to their accountants for tax advice and have contact information of attorneys who can best counsel them on their options. Even as businesses begin to open and real estate picks up steam again, we still have a long way to go before any of us will truly know what lies ahead. Keeping informed is crucial as this is still a changing situation.

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Unlike 2008, our industry is not the cause of this crisis. In fact, it is expected to help the economy recover. Be flexible and resourceful and you’ll do well. Each challenge we face increases our expertise and makes us better suited to serve our public.

Tracy Wisneski is a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Champions and a social/ digital media strategist.

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NOMINATIONS

Wanted: nominees for the 2021 board of directors Guide Your Association's Future with a Seat on Greater Tampa REALTORS’® Board The search now begins for ready, willing and able REALTORS® to not only serve your association as the leaders and decision makers, but to help lay the groundwork for its future. As a GTR officer or director, you could help guide the direction of our profession on the local level and in your business communities. The GTR Qualifying Committee consists of a total of seven members, two of whom shall be appointed by the Board of Directors and three to be elected by the REALTORS® in good standing at the Election Membership Meeting. The Qualifying committee is chaired by the past president once removed and vice chaired by the immediate past president. DO YOU QUALIFY AS A CANDIDATE? General Qualifications: According to the GTR’s bylaws, all candidates must be active REALTORS® in good standing with the local association at the time of application and at the time they take office. Director: Candidates must have served, prior to submitting a Consent to Serve Form, as a Chairman of a Committee of the Association for one year or served on a Committee of the Association for two years within the last five years. Corporate Secretary and Vice-President: Candidates must have served at the time that they take office, as a Director of the Association for a completed twoyear term within the last five years.

Treasurer: Candidates must have served at the time that they take office as an Officer or Director of the Association for a complete term and have served as a member of the Association’s Finance Committee for at least one full year within the past five years. President-Elect: Candidates must have served, prior to submitting a Consent to Serve Form, as an Officer or Director of the Association for a complete term and have served as a member of the Association’s Finance Committee for at least one full year within the past five years. Limits: No elected/appointed Director or Officer shall have served as an Officer or Director in the same capacity for more than two consecutive terms. The same person may not serve consecutive terms as President, nor may the same person serve consecutive terms as President-Elect. No elected/appointed Director or Officer shall have served as an Officer or Director in the same capacity for more than two consecutive terms. The same person may not serve consecutive terms as President, nor may the same person serve consecutive terms as President-Elect. Officers and Directors shall not serve on the Board of Directors for more than three consecutive terms except a person running for President-Elect or the current President, President-Elect and Immediate Past President of the Association.

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No elected/appointed Officer or Director during their term may serve or continue to serve if also serving as an Officer or Director of another Local real estate association/board in Florida. WHAT’S THE NEXT STEP TO BECOME A QUALIFIED CANDIDATE? Each candidate is required to sign a Consent to Serve form (available at TampaRealtors.org/nominate), which includes biographical information. The candidate shall declare on the form what office is being sought. Consent to Serve forms are due June 24, 2020. HOW CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CANDIDATES? Short biographies of all eligible candidates, will be published on GTR’s website in August. Elections will be conducted by electronic ballot in September. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact GTR CEO, Dennis MacDonald, at dennis@ tamparealtors.org with the subject line “GTR Qualifying Questions.”

MARI COLGAN 2020 Qualifying Committee Chair

APRIL 2020 Single Family Homes

APR 2020

APR 2019

% Change

1,529

1,873

-18.4%

$270,000

$247,390

9.1%

98.9%

97.7%

1.2%

20 Days

32 Days

-37.5%

Inventory (Active Listings)

3,748

4,624

-18.9%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.1

2.7

-22.2%

APR 2020

APR 2019

% Change

420

538

-21.9%

$185,320

$169,990

9.0%

97.6%

96.6%

1.0%

22 Days

30 Days

-26.7%

Inventory (Active Listings)

1,182

1,276

-7.4%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.3

2.7

-14.8%

APR 2020

APR 2019

% Change

3,592

4,441

-19.1%

$260,000

$237,000

9.7%

98.1%

97.0%

1.1%

20 Days

33 Days

-39.4%

Inventory (Active Listings)

9,134

11,201

-18.5%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.2

2.8

-21.4%

APR 2020

APR 2019

% Change

1,147

1,633

-29.8%

$187,000

$163,000

14.7%

96.8%

95.8%

1.0%

25 Days

35 Days

-28.6%

Inventory (Active Listings)

4,018

4,475

-10.2%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.8

3.2

-12.5%

Closed Sales

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

Median Sale Price Median % of Original List Price Received Median Time to Contract

Townhouses/Condos Closed Sales Median Sale Price Median % of Original List Price Received Median Time to Contract

TAMPA - ST. PETE - CLEARWATER MSA

LOCAL MARKET STATISTICS

Single Family Homes Closed Sales Median Sale Price Median % of Original List Price Received Median Time to Contract

Townhouses/Condos Closed Sales Median Sale Price Median % of Original List Price Received Median Time to Contract

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Virtual Boots on the Ground REALTORS® Helping a Cause by John Daux As the inaugural chairman of Greater Tampa REALTORS® newest committee, the Community Outreach Committee, it is my pleasure to give you an update on the committee. As many of you may recall, the Community Outreach Committee was a combination of our former Public Relations and Housing Opportunities Committees. The primary goal of this committee is to seek volunteer opportunities that we as a 12,000+ strong member organization can do together. While that’s a lofty goal, we have done some positive things in the community as REALTORS®. In search of volunteer opportunities, we started our year participating in the City of Tampa’s quarterly Community Resource Fair. Several members were able to help manage a GTR booth at Jefferson High School, Saturday, February 1. Over 300 residents were in attendance, and the GTR team was able to distribute YPN’s first time homebuyer brochure, give potential buyers insight on the homebuying process and share information about GTR. A few members even had the opportunity to take a photo with Mayor Jane Castor. Committee members were signed up and prepared to participate in the City’s 2nd quarter Community Resource Fair scheduled on April 11 at Cyrus Greene Community Center in east Tampa. Unfortunately, COVID-19 stepped in and all plans were canceled. Undoubtedly, hundreds of children were disappointed when they learned the helicopter egg drop in celebration of Easter was not going to happen. On Thursday, February 20, 6-9 p.m. at the Centre Club in downtown Tampa, several members enjoyed Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County’s mixer as GTR was the title sponsor of Habitat’s Real Estate Home Build, which is a first partnership of this kind. The Real Estate Build would have required the sweat equity of many REALTORS® and Alexis Barnes, the first-time homebuyer recipient and mother of two. Although COVID-19 altered the plans of the build, I’m happy to report that Habitat has offered GTR another Real Estate Build title sponsorship once our communities return

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to full operations. More importantly, Habitat was able to implement safe measures with sub-contractors to continue to build and complete the Barnes family home. President Darlene Davenport challenged the Community Outreach committee to have “boots on the ground,” to overcome the hurdle of COVID-19. We moved to “virtual” boots with our support of Metropolitan Ministries (MetroMin). As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resources of MetroMin were being quickly depleted. The nonprofit had never experienced such a high demand on their services as well employed individuals lost their jobs and joined others in seeking assistance. The Community Outreach Committee led our association in establishing a food drive and GoFundMe page in the month of April. I thank those of you who were able to participate in raising over $5,500 and donating 1,650 pounds of food and supplies. There is always more that could have been done, but the MetroMin staff were very happy with our donations. The GTR staff is to be applauded for executing the vision on very short notice. They did an excellent job of setting up the Gofundme page, managing the logistics of the food drive and promoting the event. The video of the GTR lobby full of food and supplies was outstanding. I commend committee members as we explore and act on plans to be of service to our community. If you are aware of any opportunities that could involve REALTORS® doing good in a major way to help a cause, please don’t hesitate to contact Joey Henderson, Director of Public Affairs and Staff Liaison to the Community Outreach Committee. Please send emails to Joey@TampaRealtors.org. We welcome you to our committee meetings, look forward to your suggestions and encourage your participation. John Daux is a REALTOR® with People's Choice Realty Services Executive Team and the Chair of GTR’s Community Outreach Committee.

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This pandemic has changed my normal day-to-day routine as Mortgage Loan Officer, but in a good way. I have always utilized family, friends, old client referrals and REALTORS® for business and have been able to do even more so now. Additionally, I have implanted more social media marketing, while also being able to spend more time with my family. I also utilize Zoom on a daily basis, sometimes 5-6 times per day. Not being able to meet people face to face is a little strange, but manageable. I normally meet clients at the closing table to address issues or questions they may have, but that has changed due to social distancing. Now I’m there for them on FaceTime or Zoom, which unfortunately slows down the signing process. This can be tough and a little frustrating, but it gets the job done. This new way has it pros and cons, but being able to adjust during these times show’s your commitment to continue to serve your clients at a high level. Roderik Smith Freedom Home Mortgage

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.

June 2020 June 16

June 2 Understanding the Exclusive Right of Sale Listing Agreement - 2CE LIVESTREAM 10 A.M - Noon After taking this course REALTORS® will have better understanding on how to explain the Exclusive Right of Sale Listing Agreement. June 3 Working with International Buyers and Helping Your Seller Stage Their Home for Success - LIVESTREAM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. This class gives an agent a practical, but inexpensive, method for staging the inside and outside of a home to bring about a less stressful and quicker sale for the homeowner. Commercial Pitch - LIVE via Zoom Noon - 1:30 P.M. Commercial Pitch is a great way to "pitch" your commercial listings to other agents and match your sellers and buyers needs while building rapport and creating success. June 4

USDA 1-2-3 Close No Down Payment Construction to Permanent Loan - 2 CE 1 - 3 P.M. In this 2-hour CE Course, self-proclaimed “mortgage nerd” and USDA loan expert Sean Stephens reviews the key factors of USDA 100% financing. Sean will discuss WHO qualifies and WHICH properties qualify. You’ll learn how a credit score impacts the qualification process and what costs can be financed. You will also learn about USDA income limits and review recent changes for private roads, inground swimming pools and overall loan eligibility. How to Stop Procrastinating! 3 Steps to Get More Done - LIVE 12:15 - 3:15 P.M. June 19 If You Can't List, You Can't Last - 3 CE - LIVESTREAM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. This course provides practical listing techniques to list more and list more easily. June 23

iCE: Core Law - - LIVESTREAM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. The Florida Real Estate Commission now requires that all real estate licensees take a Core Law course every two years. June 8 Farming with Remine - LIVE STREAM 1 - 2 P.M. Remine is a modern real estate platform that connects agents and their clients on one digital journey. In this session, attendees will learn how to use a combination of MLS filters with Remine powered filters to identify highly targeted prospects. Users can also download search results, including phone numbers and emails if available. 9 June 10 Credit Scoring 1-2-3 - 2 CE - LIVESTREAM 1 - 3 P.M. In this 2-hour program, veteran mortgage lender Sean Stephens reviews the basics of credit, credit scores and its impact on your

Understanding the As-Is Contract for Sale and Purchase - 2CE LIVESTREAM 2 - 4 P.M. After taking this course REALTORS® will have better understanding on how to explain a “As-Is” Residential Contract for purchase to their customers. June 30 Keys to Completing an Accurate CMA Value - 2 CE - LIVE STREAM 10 A.M. - Noon In this course, attendees will learn how to choose the correct comparables, make the proper adjustments and weight properties correctly in comparison to their subject property. This course is not about any particular CMA software or putting together a report, but it is about how do you come up with an accurate market value for a property. The skills learned in this class will allow attendees to effectively complete a CMA value on any CMA platform.

customers obtaining a mortgage.

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CALENDAR COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Board of Directors June 25 | July 30 9:30 A.M. - Noon Building June 2 | July 7 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Commerical June 3 | July 1 10 - 11:30 A.M.

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New Brokers* & Members

March 20 - May 19, 2020

New members and Affiliates who join after May 19, 2020 will be recognized in the May/June issue. *New brokers are highlighted in yellow. Adams Homes Realty Inc. Avington, Christopher Robinette, Gregory Align Right Realty LLC Burns, Camden Davis, Mark S Maro, EvaGrace Sails, Frederick Align Right Realty Riverview Stiff, Eboni

Covenant Realty Thorn, Rebecca

Home Select Realty Tampa Gorecki, Michael

Lantes Realty Group LLC Gonzalez Cruz, Angel

Dalton Wade Inc. Foreman, Kenneth

Home Trust Realty Group Lovinsky, Nervin

Mendez, Karen

Tusen, Dainieris

Wilson, Katrina

HomeXpress Realty Inc. Barnes, Shareen

Latitude Florida R.E. Remillard, Martin Lisowitch Home Solution Lisowitch, Taras Lombardo Team Real Estate LLC Spall, Nicole Lugo Realty & Associates LLC Quiala, Osmel

Dexter Realty Group Broadnax, Sheryll Holston, Katrina

Align Right Realty Wesley Chapel

Elliott Coastal Realty LLC

Elie, Arnim Henke, Megan All About Realty Inc. Garrick, Michele

Elliott, Linda Epic Realty Group International Inc. Davis, Anderson

Archer Realty Solutions LLC

Exit Bayshore Realty Henley, Samantha EXP Realty LLC Marshall, Taneigha Meckley, Connor Meza, Yessenia Phillips, Kristine Theodore, LaCesia Totino, Mark EZ Choice Realty Mix, Jennifer

Martin, Elijah Atlantic Realty and Building C Burke, Kevin Bay Realty of Florida Breault, Vincent Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Ellie & Associates Hettinga, Michael Sheeks, Suzanna Bex Realty LLC Leithauser, Thomas BHHS Florida Properties Group Brown, Anthony Kusher, Gary Prahasky, Miranda Williams, Jasmine Boutique Realty Florida Jones, Rita Carpenter Realty Group Carpenter, Toni Century 21 Affiliated Brister, Frederick Garcia Rodriguez, Jairo Century 21 Beggins Enterprises Fong, Isabelle Karousos, Terry Velez, Eduardo Century 21 Bill Nye Realty Morgan, Chase Theel, Johanna Century 21 List With Beggins Henry, Michael Century 21 Rosa Leon Torres, William Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. Anderson, Christopher Gwin, Dieter Jimenez Moya, Gina Pjetri, Ana Rodriguez, Anthony Whitehurst, Seth Clef Realty Benjamin, Remy Coldwell Banker Realty Peralta, Nurellys Coldwell Banker Residential Le, Khanh Tram

Singleton, Kyle First Equity Real Estate LLC Platisha, Perry Florida Capital Realty Morera, Amanda Page, David Florida Executive Realty Reyes, Daniel Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage Perez Morales, Maria A. Florida Luxury Realty Brower, Patrick Florida Property Brokers Realty Werner, Janet Florida Realty & Mortgages LLC Lopez-Chavero, Sergio Florida Realty Investments Hernandez, Tatiana Velez, Carlos Fontana Realty Inc. Hernandez, Aminta Future Home Realty Inc. Arroyo, Luis Durso, Amanda Fletcher, Ryan Herdell, Brendon Rice, Selina Strauch, Esmeralda Werneken, Virginia Wilson, Joseph Goff & Associates REALTORS Crisp, Larry Grande Real Estate Services Gonzalez, Cheryl Graystone Real Estate Doshi, Viral Home Locators Inc. Kinkade, Robert

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Hunt Realty Group Burgos, Erica Imagine Realty LLC Fernandez, Bruno Impact Realty Tampa Bay Abreu, Daniel Alfakhoury, Neda Mercado Badgett, Julissa Piskura, Breyanna JBC Group Inc. Martinez, Gerald Justin Florida Realty LLC Plasencia, Yaritssa Keller Williams - New Tampa Harris, Tyranda Ibrahim, Jala Sepulveda, Kenneth Keller Williams Realty Harris, Tyranda Ibrahim, Jala Sepulveda, Kenneth Keller Williams Realty - Palm Harbor Harris, Tyranda Ibrahim, Jala Sepulveda, Kenneth Keller Williams Realty S. Shore Harris, Tyranda Ibrahim, Jala Sepulveda, Kenneth Keller Williams South Tampa Letourneau, Katelyn Moore, Sky Nieman, Kahla Polo, Jeri Keller Williams Tampa Central Chamness, Dustin Cioffi, Paul Grubbs, Sharae Keller, Maggie St. John, Jaimal Keller Williams Tampa Properties Beachy, Myrna Blair, Lynn Haley, Meredith Matthews, Michael Mejia, Ryan Roberts, Catherine Santiago, Stephen La Rosa Realty St. Petersburg Pauls, Matthew La Rosa Realty The Elite LLC Boykin, Jasmine Carrillo Ruiz, Jose Lagoon Realty Inc. Downing, Amanda

Madison Allied LLC Valera Jr, Benjamin Mid State Realty Co Pallardy, Matt Momentum Real Estate LLC Banda, Srinivasa Causey, Morgan Couture, Kevin Di Nunzio, Danny Liffland, Joseph MV Realty PBC LLC Martin, Whitney Salemi, Emma MVP Realty Associates Santiago, Ramon Networth Realty of Tampa LLC Stanger, Kaycie NextHome Discovery Patel, Alpa On Time Realty Steen, Adunolai One Percent Florida Realty Jones, Duane People’s Choice Realty Svc LLC Pimentel, Arthur Pineywoods Realty LLC DiJoseph, Crystal Engel, Alexander Kazimierowski, Bryan Pinnacle Home Realty Inc. Makarska, Anastasia Premier Realty of Tampa Gordon, Karma Prospect Equities Terrell, Pamela Quartz Management OMeara, Daniel RE/MAX ALL PROS Holloway-Brice, LaShun RE/MAX Dynamic Caldera, Vanesa Kranick, Alex RE/MAX Realty Unlimited Cooper, Sae Reagan Realty LLC Mutter, Samantha Realty Blu Cruz Liqui, Jan Carlos Realty Hub Dacus, David A

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Real Estate for Rehabilitation Sharpe, Phillip D Taleb, Mehdi Realty Property Group LLC Agostinho, Lorena RedFin Corporation Taphorn, Whitney RMS Elite Properties Dreibelbis, Lloyd Robert Slack LLC Witte, Ryan Sandstone Realty Group LLC Urbanc, Suzette Schryver Realty LLC Hasty, Courtney Seasalt Properties LLC Bisanz, Hendrik Copenhaver, Donna Seawinds Realty Dillon, Don Ragen, Cynthia Second Avenue Realty Florida White, Benjamin Selling Tampa Bay LLC Lyman, Patrick Sellstate Legacy Realty Bridges, Megan Carter, Tia Sight Real Estate LLC McLaughlin, Monica Lynn Signature Realty Associates Carter, Laura Graham, Linda Siven Premier Real Estate Canady, Cho Stofel & Associates Realty Alvarez, Pedro Stress Free Propert Mgmt. Inc. Tucker, Tonya Sun Cove Realty Inc. Hlebak, James Tampa Commercial Real Estate Hamidani, James Tomlin, St Cyr & Associates LLC York, Anthony John Tropic Shores Realty LLC Whitcomb, Christine Venture Home Realty Webster, Holly

Greater Tampa REALTORSÂŽ encourages you to bring your gently used clothes to the Salvation Army drop box located at our main office and Zephyrhills location. We are also accepting books, shoes, accessories and linens. If your office would like to tour the Tampa Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), please email Richard Hodder at richard.hodder@uss.salvationarmy.org. To order free Real Estate for Rehabilitation (R4R) products online, visit realestateforrehabilitation.com/marketing-products/ and the products will be delivered to your office.

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Overcoming the Pandemic The New Way of Conducting Business COVID-19 has created a new way of conducting business, whether it be in real estate, mortgages, insurance or even inspections. If anything, we have learned to adapt to change and collaborate to overcome the challenges this virus has brought forth to us. It is imperative that we work together and brainstorm ideas to help each other overcome the pandemic by rising above! Recently, we had the Affiliates Forum Brainstorming Session: Thriving in the New Normal. Our session was about sharing our challenges, fears and what we have done to push ahead. Many of us have started webinars, videos, email blasts, and best of all, making phone calls to remind clients that WE ARE STILL HERE. I loved our first brainstorming session as it proves that we, as Affiliates, care more about helping each other and our REALTOR® partners than losing the “competitive edge.” We have received excellent feedback and will be looking into more opportunities to collaborate as partners of this great organization. Please make sure to keep an eye on our Facebook pages and emails for Zoom events, classes, sponsorship opportunities and community outreach. The GTR board of directors and staff have been working hard for their

MELISSA GALLWAY 2020 Affiliates Director

members and Affiliates. I am excited to announce our first Affiliate Forum was held on May 20 with Nathaniel Bittman teaching us about Emotional Intelligence. Bittman is a certified emotional intelligence instructor and DISC/ Behavioral Science specialist. The event focused on how to strengthen communication and become more relevant in a technology forward environment. The goals of this webinar were to help you understand and apply tactical strategies with behavior science and apply techniques in crucial conversations that will help with emails, text messages and overall communication. Affiliates learned processes that will help with conflict management and how to avoid ruminating over communication challenges. We look forward to seeing all our Affiliate Members on the next Zoom for networking. Stay safe and continue to innovate new ways of doing business!

Congratulations to our Affiliate of the Month: April 2020: Audra Snyder - Hughes Exterminators May 2020: Heather Morales - Perimeter Insurance

Welcome New Affiliate Business Partners! Joined between March 14 - May 15, 2020 A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections Representative: William Iwanicki

McLaurin Inspections Representative: Alissa McClimans

Archi-Pix Real Estate Photography Representative: Alex Aaron, Mark Barrios, Michael Calhoun, Jacob Coughlin

MEC Ventures LLC Representative: Mark Camerire

Dynamic Home Inspections LLC Representative: Andrew Dixon, Dino Zeljkovic Fair Winds Building Inspection Services LLC Representative: Sang Park Fairwinds Credit Union Representative: Bryant Williams

Rory B. Weiner P.A. Representative: Alicia Johnson, Rory Weiner Toni's Splendid Cleaning LLC Representative: Toni Williams Waypoint Property Inspection Representative: Steven Guerra

Freedom Mortgage Tampa Representative: Victor Arvelo, Zuly Paniagua, Roderick Smith GTE Financial Representative: Clarence Thorton Handy Vet Inspections LLC Representative: Robert Parmer

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March 14 - May 15, 2020

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: Artisan Insurance Group, Brown & Associates and Freedom Mortgage; our Gold Affiliate Partners: Complete Home Inspection Services, Enterprise Title, Hommati.com #163, Riverview Mortgage and Pillar to Post Home Inspections and our Silver Affiliate Partners: Assured Partners, Cardinal Roofing, Deb Prescott State Farm, Fairwinds Mortgage, Get the Facts Home Inspections, GTE Financial, Old Republic Exchange, The Movers Moving & Storage, Waypoint Property Inspections and Wells Fargo. 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 Kathryn Velez at kathryn@tamparealtors.org.

1031 Exchange Old Republic Exchange Company Janet Schaum 1410 N Westshore Blvd. Ste. 800 Tampa, Florida 33607

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Air Conditioning & Heating/ Air Quality Ierna’s Heating & Cooling Julie Rinaldi 18843 US Highway 41 N Lutz, Florida 33549

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Attorney/Legal Services Gilbert Garcia Group, P.A. Michelle Gilbert 2313 W. Violet St. Tampa, Florida 33603

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352-567-2500

Legal Shield Hildra Allen 1130 Village Brook Dr. Riverview, Florida 33579

813-629-4642

Builders/Developers Lennar New Construction Taria Davis 16505 Myrtle Sands Dr. Tampa, Florida 33598

MAR Bayshore LLC Anthony Solomon 3066 Tamiami Trail North Suite 201 Tampa, Florida 34103

239-649-6310 | AlturaBayshore.com Marina Pointe Jessica Bonerigo 4900 Bridge St. Tampa, Florida 33611

813-930-9800 | marinapointe.com The Swenson Group Tye Swenson 7324 W Comanche Ave Tampa, Florida 33634

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Cleaning Affordable Ozone Treatment Chuck Hall 2724 Brookville Dr. Valrico, Florida 33596

813-938-9038

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Flip Flop Cleaners Lori Colbert 3424 98th St. E Palmetto, Florida 34221

941-587-7008

Toni's Splendid Cleaning LLC Toni Williams 10012 Merry Fawn Court Ruskin, Florida 33573

813-465-4546

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Two Maids & A Mop Pasco County Robynne Moreno 1927 Passero Ave. Lutz, Florida 33559

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Contractors/Construction Distinctive Design Homes LLC David Zink 4346 Waterville Ave. Wesley Chapel, Florida 33543

888-702-8453

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The Maintenance Pro's Mike Buttery 7324 W Comanche Ave . Tampa, Florida 33634

813-373-7767 | themaintenancepros.com

Credit Restoration/Solutiuons Empower Credit Bethany Roy 4107 Brentwood Park Circle Tampa, Florida 33624

813-708-4740 | empowercreditsllc.com

Credit Unions GTE Financial Tabitha Roach 711 E. Henderson Ave. Tampa, Florida 33602

813-871-2690

San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union James Quirk 12542 Curley St. San Antonio, Florida 33576

352-588-2732 | sacfcu.org

Financial Services Housing Finance Authority Mark Hendrickson 601 E Kennedy Blvd. 27th Floor Tampa, Florida 33602

813-272-5254

Synovus Bank Rebeccah Cagno 4003 W. Neptune Street Tampa, Florida 33629

813-343-5525 | synovus.com

Health and Wellness US Health Advisors - Health Insurance Holly Hankinson 615 Ware Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33619

813-245-0059

Home Inspection Complete Home Inspection Services Albert Cooke

813-380-1355

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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

AcuSystem Home Inspections David Gonzalez 5668 Fishhawk Crossing Blvd. Ste 120 Lithia, Florida 33547

813-785-4620

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Waypoint Property Inspection Robert E Hintze Jr. 9605 Greenbank Dr. Riverview, Florida 33569

All County Home Inspections Inc. Andrew Suarez 3087 Anderson Snow Rd. Spring Hill, Florida 34609

813-486-8551 | waypointwest.com

352-796-1304

1-Inspector Robert A Blobner 11347 Hudson Hills Lane Riverview, Florida 33579

Alpha & Omega Inspections Headquarters Erik Pyle 510 Willow Run Lakeland, Florida 34813

813-374-0077

863-581-9998

360 Home Inspections Scott Randolph 13325 Antonio Way Dade City, Florida 33525

AmeriSpec Inspection Services Justin Guzman P.O. Box 3393 Apollo Beach, Florida 33572

352-588-2184

813-442-1080

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A Buyers Choice Home Inspections Richard Voisey 6921 Calvin Way Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544

Any Home Inpsection Services David Counts P.O. Box 360265 Tampa, Florida 33673

813-355-6238

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813-545-4799

A&M Home Inspections Mounir Zoubaa 911 Wynnmere Walk Ave. Ruskin, Florida 33570

Attention To Detail Home Inspections Steven Milek 31530 Marchester Dr. Wesley Chapel, Florida 33543

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Bay Area Home Inspections LLC Shane Dollman 4612 South Lois Ave. Tampa, Florida 33611

Colvin Inspections Colvin David 523 Vista Ridge Dr. Ruskin, Florida 33570

Faulkner Home Inspections George Faulkner 3201 Grand Paulyon Dr. Tampa, Florida 33613

Bayshore House Inspections Andrew Cunningham 3008 W. Fair Oaks Ave. Tampa, Florida 33611

Cross Check Home Inspection LLC Craig Stahl 5815 Laguna Woods Court Tampa, Florida 33625

Florida's Best Inspections John Grattan 21113 Lake Talia Blvd. Land O Lakes, Florida 34638

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Bennett Property Inspection Kevin Bennett 4106 W San Juan St. Tampa, Florida 33629

813-260-9920

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Beryl Project Engineering Richard Leo Cannyn 2816 N 10th St. Tampa, Florida 33605

813-616-3301 | berylprojectengineering.com Best Home Inspection Richard A Yelton 23086 Madelyn Ave. Port Charlotte, Florida 33954

941-391-5372

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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

Buyers Protection Group Randy Noon 15108 Princewood Lane Land O’Lakes, Florida 34638

813-716-7373 | colvininspections.com

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D.S. Murphy Inspections Ryan King 20643 Longleaf Pine Ave. Tampa, Florida 33647

813-423-6344

Dynamic Home Inspections LLC Dino Zeljkovic 10305 Ashley Oaks Dr Riverview, Florida 33578

Florida Certified Home Inspections Whitney Ogden 612 Florida Circle South Tampa, Florida 33578

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Florida Superior Inspections Elite Home Inspections Stephan A Warner William Torres 18331 Coqui Court 8315 Round Leaf Lane Odessa, Florida 33556 Riverview, Florida 33578

813-510-0910

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

Chief Home Inspections Richard Hyland Brandon, Florida

Fastrack Property Inspections LLC Robert LeHoullier 3515 W Rogers Ave. Tampa, Florida 33611

813-760-4650

Florida Building Inspection Group Dustie Amatangelo 333. N Falkenburg Road Ste. B214 Tampa, Florida 33578

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Glisson Inspection Timothy Glisson 2424 Prospect Rd. Tampa, Florida 33629

813-625-1400

tim.glisson@glissoninspection.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 Tucker Riley 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

866-931-2350

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Insight Home Inspections Daniel Horton 13336 Palmera Vista Dr. Riverview, Florida 33579

813-817-6477 | insighthomes.org JV Home Inspections Jaime Abreu 6006 W. Clifton St. Tampa, Florida 33634

813-507-6005

Longo Inspection Services LLC George Longo 12153 N Dale Mabry, Ste 200 Tampa, Florida 33618

813-618-8393 | longoinspects.com Max Home Inspections Janai Hernandez 351 SW 136 Ave. Suite 206 Davie, Florida 33026

954-866-8694

McLafferty Property Inspections LLC Kevin McLafferty 4435 Mohican Trail Valrico, Florida 33594

941-815-8771

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McLaurin Inspections Kenny McLaurin 5350 Bridge St. Tampa, Florida 33611

248-519-3058 | McLaurininspections.com MEC Ventures LLC Mark Camerire 2541 N Dale Mabry Hwy #416 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-860-7430 | npiweb.com

Mena Home Inspections Jasiel Mena 12419 Cardiff Dr. Tampa, Florida 33626

Safeline Home Inspections LLC Corey Richardson 2021 Shadow Pine Dr. Brandon, Florida 33511

National Property Inspections Fred Tonte 5243 Tummel Court Wesley Chapel, Florida 33545

Salty Dog Inspection Services David Brown 7740 N. Mobley Road Odessa, Florida 33556

Next Step Inspections Philip Brown 11338 Bridge Pine Dr. Riverview, Florida 33569

Shipshape Home Inspections Curt Arnold 3702 W. Tyson Ave. Tampa, Florida 33641

Noah's Ark Inspections Noah Winter 2406 State Road 60 East Unit 1525 Valrico, Florida 33595

Tampa Bay Inspections Clayton Schleitwiler PO Box 5351 Plant City, Florida 33563

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813-614-4987| omniservices.us Properly Inspected Jorge Menendez 318 Country Club Dr. Oldsmar, Florida 33677

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Properties Analytics Building Inspections Diego Lopez 1971 W. Lumsden Road #157 Brandon, Florida 33511

813-781-6229 | propertiesanalytics.com Richard Pickle Ent, Inc. Richard Pickle 15820 Spring Crest Circle Tampa, Florida 33624

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Rock Solid Home Inspections Dawn Perkins 7781 Starkey Road Seminole, Florida 33777

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TechPro Home Inspections Ian Kessler 12218 Garden Lake Circle Odessa, Florida 33556

813-895-9955 | techproinspections.com 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

Willson Home Inspection Inc. Taylor Willson 7324 Kingsbury Circle Tampa, Florida 33610

813-444-8589

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Win Home Inspection New Tampa Rob Kuntz P.O. Box 46591 Tampa, Florida 33646

813-774-1080

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Home Maintenance Buffalo Engineering Services LLC Regina Santos 5572 Eureka Springs Road Tampa, Florida 33610

813-403-4727 | buffaloproservices.com

A B Capital Group Aaron Weber 1408 Westshore Blvd. NO. 708 Tampa, Florida 33607

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Assured Partners Monia Montiel 4600 W. Cypress St. Suite 550 Tampa, Florida 33607

Home Warranty 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty Scott Sullivan

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Cinch Home Services Sharon Patterson 4700 Exchange Ct. Boca Raton, Florida 33431

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Excellence First Insurance Specialist Melissa Gallway P.O. Box 2402 Brandon, Florida 33509

813-867-2132 | excellencefirstins.com Perimeter Insurance Heather Morales 306 E Oak Ave. Ste #3 Tampa, Florida 33602

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Artisan Insurance Group Richard Vazquez 601 Lithia Pinecrest Road Brandon, Florida 33511

Statewide Insurance Mark Capes 12214 US Hwy 301 Dade City , Florida 33525

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Deb Prescott State Farm Debbie Prescott 5132 Land O Lake Blvd. Land O Lakes, Florida 34639

Interior Design/Home Staging Dwell Home Staging Jessica Staron 2909 W. Bay to Bay Blvd. #410 Tampa, Florida 33629

727-420-7468

Home Frosting Karen Post 5471 W Waters Ave. #200 Tampa, Florida 33609

713-828-0691

Marketing/Web Design Tampa Bay Times Sue Povelones 490 1st Avenue S. St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

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Mold Inspector Home Service Center Sam Cook 3407 Palmetto Road Wimauma, Florida 33598

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Mortgage Services Freedom Mortgage 13139 W. Linebaugh Ave. Ste. 102. Tampa, Florida 33626

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Riverview Mortgage Johnathan Huff 11256 Boyette Road Riverview, Florida 33569

813-399-2737 | riverviewmortgage.com Fairwinds Credit Union Gina Dionisio 2202 N. Westshore Blvd. Suite 211 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-295-0712 | fairwinds.org Wells Fargo Private Mortgage Banking Andrew Deitch 1500 S. Dale Mabry Tampa, Florida 33629

813-251-7048

Amerifirst Home Mortgage John Lann 2009 Osprey Lane Lutz, Florida 33549

813-909-5199 | johnlann.com Area Mortgage Leanne Zinkula 1316 W Bears Ave. Tampa, Florida 33613

813-269-1407

Deployed Capital Group Inc. Edwin Epperson 4023 N. Armenia Ave., Suite 230 Tampa, Florida 33607

E Mortgage Management LLC Scott Pendleton 13053 W Linebaugh Ave. Ste 102 Tampa, Florida 33626

813-517-0795

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Envoy Mortgage Sean Hennessey 1560 W Cleveland St. Tampa, Florida 33606

813-575-3452

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First Option Mortgage Chuck DeLangis 13139 W. Linebaugh Ave. Suite #102 Tampa, Florida 33626

855-690-5900 | FreedomMortgage.com Geneva Financial LLC Luis A. Silva 6407 Sea Lavender Lane Tampa, Florida 33625

813-598-8122| GenevaFi.com/luis-silva Grow Financial FCU Alexis Loaiza 9927 Delaney Lake Dr. Tampa, Florida 33619

813-837-2451| Growfinancial.org

Guild Mortgage Eric Spicer 12189 W. Linebaugh Ave. Tampa, Florida 33626

813-358-2503 Hamilton Group Funding Andrea Reed 124 S. Florida Ave. Suite 200 Lakeland, Florida 33801

863-660-9203

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Hancock Whitney Bank Mireya LoCicero 2202 N. Westshore Blvd. Suite 110 Tampa, Florida 33307

941-714-3393 | hancockwhitney.com Hard Money Headquarters LLC Steven Weldon 401 East Jackson St, Suite 2340 Tampa, Florida 33602

813-524-0615

Home Access Financial Brian Finucane 100 S. Ashley Dr. Suite 1150 Tampa, Florida 33602

813-864-5590

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HomeTown Lenders Robert Paredes 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd. Suite 109 Tampa, Florida 33602

813-300-7218 | applywithrp.com

Suarez Home & Finance Corp. Chris Suarez 3087 Anderson Snow Road Spring Hill, Florida 34609

352-754-6191

Suncoast Credit Union Land Home Financial Services Inc. Tammy Kiehl Adam Mervine 6801 E. Hillsborough Ave. 5328 Primrose Lake Circle, Suite A Tampa, Florida 33610 Tampa, Florida 33647 813-621-7511

727-992-3212 | adammervine.com

LendUS Sammy Takieddine 600 N. Westshore Blvd. Ste 200 Tampa, Florida 33609

727-417-0752

Movement Mortgage Liz Weeks 13603 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Florida 33635

813-563-5869

Mortgage Network Inc. 8270 Woodland Center Blvd. Suite 118 Tampa, Florida 33614

813-994-1819

Swift Home Mortgage Josh High 1093 E. Brandon Blvd. Brandon, Florida 33511

813-606-4255 | swifthomemortgage.com The Mortgage Firm Lakeland Monica Young 101 W Main St. Suite 110 Lakeland, Florida 33815

863-701-6759 | homeloankeys.com The Mortgage Firm Tampa Patrick Storch 8471 W Linebaugh Ave. Tampa, Florida 33625

813-616-8844

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NEXA Mortgage Maurice Gissendanner 2450 S. Gilbert Road #210 Chandler, Florida 85286

U.S. Bank Home Mortgage Denise Newton 9105 Strada Place Suite 3200 Naples, Florida 34108

Paramount Residential Mortgage Group Inc. Francine Villa 4590 Ulmerton Road #117 Clearwater, Florida 33762

USF Federal Credit Union Bobby Bucholtz 13302 USF Palm Dr. Tampa, Florida 33612

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SecurityNational Mortgage Company Nathaniel Bittman 3689 Tampa Road Oldsmar, Florida 34677

813-573-7013

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727-395-9095 | vandykfl.com

Pest Control Hughes Exterminators Audra Snyder 5325 Kelly Road Tampa, Florida 33615

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813-538-6991

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Photography Hommati.com #163 Justin Schulman 16203 Belle Meade Blvd. Odessa, Florida 33556

813-812-4888 | hommati.com/office/163 Archi-Pix Real Estate Photography Alex Aaron 3701 Shoreline Dr. Ste 206-B Wayzata, Minnesota 55391

800-930-2540 | archi-pix.com

Arnold Novak Photography Arnold Novak 4333 Bayside Village Dr. Apt #316 Tampa, Florida 33615

813-400-9090 | arnoldnovak.com LUX Picture Matthew Bilancia 10220 Holland Road Riverview, Florida 33578

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PhotosinMotion.net Joseph Garnett 1218 Dinnerbell Lane East Dunedin, Florida 34698

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Realty Video Pro Alexander Towhidian 2702 Conch Hollow Dr. Brandon, Florida 33511

813-330-6567

Sherry Ann Fain Photography Sherry Fain

318-751-5567

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3Sibbitt Wernert Studio Karen Wernert 6307 N. 20th St. Tampa, Florida 33610

813-748-3497 | sibbittwernert.com Tampa Home Photos Les Hein 4218 Birdsong Blvd. Lutz, Florida 33559

813-361-6067

Property Management iTrip Vacations Tampa Kathie Wild 4311 Huntington St N.C. St. Petersburg, Florida 33703

813-524-5188

Out Fast Property Management Jeremy Kloter 4023 N. Armenia Ave. Suite 200 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-610-0015

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Relocation Services/Moving The Movers Moving & Storage Cal Mcduffie 4501 N Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida 33603

813-254-0129 | themoversusa.com

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St.Pete Moving Storage Michelle Wade 3104 N Armenia Ave. Ste 2 Tampa, Florida 33607

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Roofing Cardinal Roofing & Solar Tech. Bridget Jenkins Wilson 3108 Barkley Lane Valrico, Florida 33596

813-689-7663 | cardinalroofingandsolar.com SCM Roofing Jason Nicholas 13909 North Dale Mabry Hwy Unit 201 Tampa, Florida 33618

855-726-7663

Schools/Continuing Education MTI Education Molly Torres 5531 9th. Street N. St. Petersburg, Florida 33703

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16112 Cape Coral Dr. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Valencia Lakes in Wimauma: Like new Florence model in the premier gated community of Valencia Lakes! $30K+ in post-builder upgrades, including a new water heater (2019). This home features tile throughout the main living area, volume ceilings, beautiful light fixtures throughout, granite countertops, water softener, reverse osmosis drinking water filtration system, a split open floor plan, with an enclosed paver patio, and tile roof. This 1,864 sq.ft. home was listed for $319,000. Keller Williams South Shore / Cathy Griggs This luxurious Mediterranean home on a large lot is on the outskirts of Plant City, where many strawberry fields are located. While some may think a rural city isn’t the place to find large executive or manor homes, Plant City has plenty.

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724 & 732 28th Ave. N. 6 bedrooms, 5 baths Crescent Heights in St. Petersburg: Double property plus income. Consisting of two homes and three separate apartments with a connected courtyard, this property is very unique. Some features include a heated pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, raised garden area, and storage. Minutes to downtown St. Petersburg, shopping, and highways. This 5,466 sq.ft. home was listed for $1,299,000. Smith and Associates / Collette Richardson-The Richardson Group BY NICK STUBBS Times Correspondent

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832 Florida Ave. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath Palm Harbor: Location! Location! Location! Walk to Sunset! Move-in ready Palm Harbor home. Wonderful opportunity to purchase a home on premium double lot near downtown PH. 3 bedroom + bonus room/1 bath home completely updated, new A/C, new cabinetry, new granite countertops, new ﬂooring, paint, appliances. This 1,085 sq.ft. home was listed for $275,000. Coldwell Banker / Karen Smith

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5020 Bayshore Blvd., #801 3 bedrooms, 3 baths Commodores Cove Condo in Tampa: This newly renovated unit features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a large entertaining area, a family room as well as an ofﬁce/library. This condo comes with two designated parking spaces, private storage units on the same ﬂoor of the unit, and access to the building’s private pool. This 2,970 sq.ft. condo was listed at $624,900. Engel & Völkers Tampa / Ray Alexander TO SUBMIT YOUR SALE for consideration in this column, please send us a photo of the home plus the address, sale price, listed price, month sold, number of bedrooms and baths, and a short description. Go to https://tampabay.wufoo.com/forms/homes to submit homes sold.

It’s harvest time in Plant City, and the smell of fresh strawberries hangs in the air thick as jam, sweet enough to taste. Just flick your tongue in the breeze and see. The plump red berries are what most people imagine when they think of Plant City, and while strawberries are indeed king in the World’s Strawberry Capital, there’s something else in the air these days: the scent of success wafting through the rural community. After years of just “being there” east of Tampa and mostly unnoticed, save for the week of the Strawberry Festival, it seems homebuyers have all suddenly taken notice of Plant City, which appears to be enjoying its moment. Seems these days, just as the plump, red berries are picked in the Plant City fields, homebuyers more and more are picking Plant City. Wayne Wiggins, owner-broker of Plant City Realty, Inc., understands. He’s generation number five in Plant City, and he’s been wondering when people would finally get it—when they would figure out there’s a lot more to Plant City than just its famous fruit. “Builders have finally discovered us,” said Wiggins, who concentrates his real estate business there. He notes that new housing is booming, more is coming and the supply of pre-owned homes is low due to high demand— something driven by more working families choosing the town ideally situated midway between Tampa and Orlando

Photos by Nick Stubbs It’s harvest time in Plant City, which is famous for its strawberries and the annual Strawberry Festival, which runs Feb. 27 to March 8 this year.

work centers. Add the ease of commuting in either direction to value pricing, an abundance of country charm, and an old-fashioned, small-town feel, and the rush to Plant City is more than understandable, said Wiggins. “As I like to say, we’re having our 15 minutes,” he said. Wiggins’ Plant City ancestors go way back (some slung muskets in the Civil War). A town street bears his family name. It’s changed over the years, but Wiggins said despite the surge in growth, no one need worry that development will spoil Plant City. Its leagues of guardian residents and founding families are smart, the city’s leadership and planners are just as sharp, and wise enough to control growth using good ol’ “common sense.” New people coming sometimes may have a tendency to try and make their new hometown into the one they came from, Wiggins lamented, but Plant City leaders—its movers and shakers—have a “way of tempering that,” and they jealously protect Plant City’s wholesome, country character, Wiggins said. The new chapter in Plant City began when improving the city’s parks, streets and revitalization efforts downtown began to “get traction,” he said. When

the nation’s largest builders began to show up, things began to really roll. Companies like DR Horton and Pulte Homes are building in the city, and Plant City has annexed parts of Hillsborough County to accommodate some of that building. Seems the builders like Plant City as much as the families buying their new homes, something Wiggins attributes to the fact that the city works so well with developers. Plant City officials are “friendly,” is the best way Wiggins said he can put it, at least compared to Hillsborough County. By friendly he doesn’t mean easy and willing to give away the store. He means easyreasonable—easy, practical and realistic. The planning and building process is “less cumbersome; they use common sense and decisions are made based on what is a good idea,” said Wiggins. Plant City’s new homes are now known as some of the best values going. Young families can get into new 3/2 Plant City homes for around $200,000, Wiggins said. If you’ve got $300,000 to spend, count on that home being a “really nice one.” At the low end of the pre-owned market, an older family home that needs some ﬁxing might come in below

$150,0000. A large mobile home on enough land for livestock can be had for $150,000 to $200,000. The problem is demand exceeds supply, Wiggins said. Still, prices remain stable and comparatively attractive. He does advise having ﬁnancing in order, as considering a deal too long could mean watching it get scooped up by a better prepared buyer. The pre-owned market is a diverse mix of historic woodframe farmhouses and small bungalows, to large, two-story executive and manor homes on acreage that push $1 million. For those who imagine Plant City is poor farm country, think again, Wiggins said. “Plant City is not a poor town,” he said. “There’s a lot of old money and new money” and many homes are valued between $500,000 and $1 million. Be it a mobile home or a mini mansion, what one can’t put a price on is the smalltown feeling Plant City exudes, said Melissa Poage, an agent with Signature Realty who grew up there. It’s grown over the years, but retains its smalltown charm, she said, something rare these days. “It’s still America’s small town,” she said of Plant City. “It’s community-minded, family oriented; it’s just that it’s grown.” Many who grew up in Plant City leave for careers only to return years later, she said, adding it’s the kind of place with the power to call one back. home“It’s comforting, towny, yet it’s close to everything,” she noted, referring to the easy drive into neighboring Tampa. Many who live there commute to work in Tampa, St. Petersburg or Orlando, she said. It’s a safe place, kid friendly, the schools are good and it has the wide-open country spaces that are a sure cure for urban claustrophobia. People know each other, and it’s

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