The Distinction Nothing compares.
JamieCurry QUALIFICATIONS Jamie began her career on the Island as a real estate paralegal working 15 years at a local Boca Grande law firm at which she prepared and conducted several hundred Island real estate closings. Her legal background has provided her extensive contract and transactional experience and an intimate knowledge of each Island neighborhood. She is a proactive advisor on all real estate related topics and has decades of local relationships within the community. Jamie joined the Gulf to Bay Sotheby's office in 2013 as a licensed sales associate and worked with a top Island real estate team for four years. Since 2018 she has sold $100MM independently and is a consistent top producer on the Island each year. PHILOSOPHY 1. FOCUS 2. EXPERIENCE 3. MARKET KNOWLEDGE 4. COMMITMENT
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Jamie focuses on the needs of her clients, utilizes her twenty-three year local real estate experience to create solutions for her clients, applies her past and current market knowledge to guide her clients, and is committed to her clients as a year-round, full time real estate agent.
Jamie.Curry@sothebysrealty.com ABOUT JAMIE
Downtown Office: 336 Park Avenue, Box 812 Boca Grande FL 33921 Boca Grande Club Office: 5000 Gasparilla Rd. Boca Grande FL 33921 GulfToBaySIR.com Follow Jamie on social media: @bocagrandeagent
Jamie has lived in the area since 1980 and currently resides in Placida, Florida. She is a member of the Boca Grande Club and the Useppa Island Club. She enjoys theater and supports the Royal Palm Players in Boca Grande each year. She is a proud Mom of one son who recently graduated from the University of Florida with his Master's of Science in Real Estate and currently works as Vice President of Development for a firm in Orlando, Florida. Jamie and her family enjoy boating to neighboring Islands, snorkeling and scuba diving in the Florida Keys, and hiking the mountain trails of Highlands, North Carolina.
"Client focused. Results driven."
Client Testimonials What Jamie's clients are saying.... Jamie is an extraordinarily thorough, thoughtful, and trustworthy advocate for her clients. She is people first and transaction second. Jamie's network and local knowledge are very deep, and she is a proactive advisor on all sorts of area and island related topics both pre and post contract. Her legal background is a huge help in driving the efficacy of a real estate transaction while maintaining the highest ethical standards and integrity levels at every stage. Her attention to detail and communications are impeccable. I cannot recommend Jamie enough and wish she operated in our home state as well. Andrew S. / BOCA GRANDE CLUB
Jamie is amazing! Her experience, diligence, organization, thoroughness, knowledge of the market, relationships with realtors, contractors, and general upbeat attitude is remarkable. We've not met in person yet, but I feel like she is already a friend and definitely a trusted professional we feel grateful to have met and had the opportunity to work with. BOCA BAY Barb P. / BOCA BAY
Jamie connected me with an interested buyer she represented. She handled both sides of the transaction in a professional manner. Her care and attention to all of our interests were extremely well thought out and exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend her to represent you in any transaction. Steven W. / SILVER KING CONDOMINIUM
My wife and I worked with Jamie for a couple of years trying to find a second home in Boca Grande, and we bought a house in Boca Grande Isles in July of 2020. I cannot say enough about Jamie! During our search she kept us fully informed of all the relevant (and rapidly changing) market information, and was a great tour guide around the island. Jamie provided sage counsel during the offering and negotiation, and we were very pleased with the outcome. After we had the house under contract, Jamie continued to show her worth by coordinating multiple inspections, contractors, and service companies to get us all of the information that we needed. I highly recommend that anyone looking for a house in Boca Grande work with Jamie - you will be in great hands! Jeff M. / BOCA GRANDE ISLES
Jamie Curry could not have been more helpful to us in our recent purchases. We purchased both a condo and a canal home with her help, and would not have purchased either without her expertise. Both times, she took the time to truly understand our wants, needs, and budget, and worked within those constraints to find exactly what we were looking for. Jamie is professional, attentive, and patient. She knows the Boca Grande market very well and was always very responsive to our needs. She could not have been a better fit for us, and we would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. Jaimi M. / BOCA GRANDE BEACH CLUB & HARBOR DRIVE WATERWAYS
Property Marketing Plan The following are the 15steps I take to get ahome sold... the "Pro-ActiveApproach" ! 1. Post your home on our local Multiple Listing Service which feeds your listing to Realtor.com, Zillow.com, and Trulia.com. 2. Price your home appropriately... to open the market vs. narrowing the market. 3. Introduce your home to agents in our office as well as other Boca Grande Realtors with qualified buyers in our area by hosting a private 'Broker's Only' open house. 4. Develop a list of features of your home for Brokers to use with their potential buyers. 5. Suggest changes you may want to make in your property to make it more saleable. 6. Provide regular updates on comparable homes that may affect you and the value of your home. 7. Contact my personal buyer leads, center of influence, and past clients for their referrals and prospective buyers. 8. Launch your listing on the top visited international real estate website SothebysRealty.com to provide your home maximum exposure to viewers around the world. 9. Add your home to our local website GulfToBaySIR.com "home page" where your home will be featured for immediate viewing for anyone who visits our website. 10. Create a dynamic marketing campaign which includes top of the line interior/ exterior photography, aerial photography, 3D walking tours for Buyers to virtually tour your home, postcards, e-blasts, custom designed 4-page print matte brochure to be placed in both our downtown and Boca Grande Club sales office lobbies and create a custom designed window brochure to be featured in our Park Avenue downtown window. 11. Add additional exposure through Sotheby's professional signage on both Gaspar Drive and your dock. 12. Feature your home in local print publications such as The Boca Beacon and the Gasparilla Magazine in both our company real estate section and independent dedicated ads designed for your property specifically. 12. Be present at all showing and inspection appointments and inform you of responses and inquiries relating to your home. 13. Represent you on all offer presentations to assure you in negotiating the best possible price and terms. 14. Handle all follow-up upon a contract being accepted... all title and other closing procedures. 15. Deliver your sale proceeds at closing!
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Can we list f or only 30 / 90 days? Six months is our minimum company policy to ensure that your property receives the best exposure we can provide.
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We were t hinking about a company besides Sot heby's. Sotheby's is recognized as the international luxury real estate leader. Gulf to Bay Sotheby's in Boca Grande, is the Island market leader. We outpace our competation in sales volume by 50% year after year. I think you realize that a company doesn't sell a home, it's actually the individual agent's activities, experience, and professionalism that create a successful transaction. After reviewing my marketing plan and historical experience in Boca Grande, I'm sure you will feel confident that I can sell your home for top dollar.
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Will we save t he commission by selling it ourselves? Since Hurricane Ian, our transactions have become incredibly complex. Topics such as mold, water damage, insurance issues, bank failures, red tide, global warming, assessments, etc. are continual points of discussion for Buyers. You need an experienced professional to address these issues with confidence and who will protect you and your family during the transaction.
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Can we list our propert y higher and come down lat er if it doesn't sell? It makes sense at first thought to list high and leave room for negotiating, however, this creates problems in getting the home sold. Most buyers won't even bother looking at properties that are over priced since Hurricane Ian and the longer "days on market" a property has....the more negatively it impacts your sale value. When we price the property right, you have the chance for multiple offers versus not having any offers or opportunities to negotiate.
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Is it bet t er t o use a f riend in t he business? In today's market almost everyone knows one or two people that are in real estate. The question you need to ask yourself is, are you selling the house to do a favor to your friend or are you truly looking for an aggressive agent that will net you top dollar for your home? It's never a good plan to mix friendship and business in multi-million dollar luxury transactions. This is a common mistake on a small Island like Boca Grande.
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What do you do t o sell homes? There are two types of agents in real estate today: Passive and Active. I am an active, full time agent, so when you sign the listing agreement I immediately get to work marketing your property and creating maxiumum exposure fo your home. I have found that a motivated homeowner wants an agent that will work actively and agressively to get the home sold. Many real estate agents on the Island spend 6 months a year "someplace else." With the exception of occasional vacations, I'm here, boots on the ground all year.
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Will you cut your commission? Our commission rate is 6% to be split with the listing agent and the selling agent, 3% each. Of my portion of the commission, I share 6% with Sotheby's corporate and a local percentage with my Gulf to Bay office. Why should you be concerned if another agent has agreed to reduce their commission? If an agent isn't strong enough to stand up to you during their negotiations regarding their own value, how strong can they possibly be defending the value of your home during future negotiations if they are willing to negotiate themselves? Do you want someone who is going to use your equity as a negotiating tool in the same way they do their own commission?
Globally Connected Sotheby?s International Realty is the only truly global real estate brand, with a network of residential brokerage companies in more than 83 countries and territories. Through our personal relationships, our sellers reach a highly qualified group of global clientele.
Our Brand, Your Advantage The Sotheby?s International Realty® brand is built on the centuries-long prestige of the world?s preeminent auction house. Our unmatched reputation gives our listings the best-in-class exposure they deserve and it assures buyers they are working with experts they can trust no matter where they are in the world.
A Unique Collaboration The properties represented by our network are exclusively promoted to the affluent clients of Sotheby?s auction house through events, signature publications, digital newsletters, and brand initiatives such as The Collection, which showcases a curation of notable and private listings.
Local Print Exposure Our marketing strategy is about making impressions worldwide, however, local marketing is at the very core of our strategy. Our brokerage firm is constantly promoted in publications such as The Boca Beacon, Gasparilla Magazine and The Tarpon Times.
Boca Grande's locally owned and operated media source, The Boca Beacon Newspaper. Released weekly, Gulf to Bay Sotheby's includes multiple ads for island property listings.
The monthly Gasparilla magazine is devoted to what is happening on and around the island. The beaches, the fishing, the shops and, of course, the real estate selling, buying and rentals available.
Exclusive Partnerships, Superior Exposure The exposure and worldwide reach of our listings sets us apart. We partner with media powerhouses to introduce your home to discerning audiences worldwide. We complement those efforts with targeted digital and print advertising plans that are often exclusive to Sotheby?s International Realty. In addition to your home being showcased on sothebysrealty.com, it will also be marketed on more than 100 local Sotheby?s International Realty® websites.
Public Relations As the most profiled luxury real estate brand in the news, Sotheby's International Realty provides unmatched editorial exposure for notable properties. Our public relations team fosters relationships with leading media outlets to build awareness for our brand, while managing its reputation and to generate exposure for your listings.
sothebysrealty.com Our website, enhanced in 14 languages, engages millions of buyers every month, immersing them in your home through rich content such as high-resolution photography, ultra-high-definition videos and virtual reality tours. The rich and relevant content available on sothebyrealty.com, enables the site to get the best ranking positions in search engines like Google, maximizing the chances for a buyer to find your home. Listings from around the globe can be accessed seamlessly on any device, and mobile users can directly text a sales associate from any listing page.
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Our Distinction. We deliver a singular experience to every client by going above and beyond their individual needs. We connect with consumers who share our elevated vision by leveraging our brand?s heritage and sterling reputation. We utilize our advantage as a global luxury real estate network to provide unparalleled reach, and partner with leading media to obtain the best possible exposure. Our listings are showcased with the highest quality production and the latest technology for even greater impact.
Our Story As the island's market leader, Gulf to Bay has been a trusted name in the Boca Grande real estate market for almost four decades.
In 2003, Gulf to Bay was chosen to become one of the first affiliates of the global powerhouse Sotheby's, and established Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty. Our partnership combined our extensive local real estate knowledge with Sotheby's world-renowned brand and marketing prowess.
Our team comprises 17 full-time real estate professionals, led by industry veteran and managing broker Karen Danner.
We are dedicated to providing exceptional representation to our clients. As Boca Grande?s local link to a global brand with unparalleled expertise in marketing and selling unique properties at every price point both nationally and internationally, Gulf to Bay Sotheby?s International Realty continues to lead the way. In 2022 alone, we have surpassed $151 million in Boca Grande Island sales and we have already closed $106 million to date in 2023.
Owners Rich Taylor and Donna Moore
About Us Gulf to Bay Real Estate has been a trusted local fixture on Gasparilla Island since the early 1980s. Sotheby's International Realty, a renowned marketer for some of the world's most prized possessions, became a global leader in representing luxury homes in 1976. In 2003, Gulf to Bay and Sotheby?s International Realty merged to form a powerhouse partnership that has been locally owned and operated for over 20 years. Together, they offer unparalleled expertise and an unwavering commitment to exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions and invaluable insights to buyers and sellers in the luxury real estate market. Gulf to Bay Sotheby?s knowledgeable and fully engaged local real estate professionals use powerful marketing in print, web, social media, and exclusive memberships for superior exposure, and are connected to thousands of affiliates and discerning clients from across the globe. As a result, Gulf to Bay Sotheby?s has earned a solid foothold, year after year, as the market leader on Gasparilla Island and beyond. Locally, our history speaks volumes to our dedication to building a flourishing community while maintaining an Old Florida environment. Our professional associates have extensive knowledge, commitment to the island, and a thorough understanding of our markets. Some were born on the island, many raised (and are raising) their children here, and others found the jewel of an island serendipitously and knew this was home. Over the years, many of our associates have worked as founding members and volunteers of local organizations such as the Island School, Health Clinic, Conservation & Improvement Association, Water Association, Women?s Association, Chamber, and Friends of BG. Some have adopted beloved pets from, or led the Suncoast Humane Society, protected turtle eggs with the Sea Turtle Association, and volunteered as EMTs for island emergencies. Our reach extends deep into the Cape Haze Peninsula, Placida, and beyond as homeowners, volunteers, and board members. Our commitment to community involvement is just one reason why Gulf to Bay Sotheby?s is the top real estate company on Boca Grande, having sold more real estate than any other company in the past 20 years. Our success continues to grow from Cape Haze to Port Charlotte.Contact us to see our numbers and find out how we can help you buy or sell in our area.You can be confident you?ll be working with the best. Next time you?re out and about, both on and off the island, you may be sitting next to one of Sotheby?s top producers. Just ask, and you?ll discover a great island story in each of us.
Luxury Rentals Gulf t o Bay Sot heby?s Int ernat ional Realt y has been managing vacation rentals on the island since the 1980?s. As Gasparilla Island?s leading local brokerage, we have deep roots in our community and regularly work with homeowners who are looking to share their love of the island with others. We enjoy connecting seasonal and vacation renters with their ideal home to rest, relax and unwind. Our attention to providing exceptional customer service is unwavering and we look forward to helping you settle in and get busy making memories!
Cont act Informat ion 941.964.0115 Email Rentals@GulftoBaySothebysRealty.com Office Address Gulf to Bay Sotheby?s International Realty 336 Park Avenue, PO Box 812, Boca Grande, FL 33921
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