A Strategy For Success: Finding Your Naples, Florida Home
FINDING YOUR NAPLES, FLORIDA HOME
A Strategy For Success
WHY NAPLES?
The Reasons
Climate
Naples’ Mediterranean-like climate is defined by long, sultry summers and cool, dry winters. During peak season, from January through April, temperatures average in the low 70s, while summer temperatures average in the high 80s.
People
Naples is home to 380,221 year-round residents. The median age is 52.2. The per capita income is $82,001, No. 1 among Florida’s 67 counties and 4th in the country. The Naples area is ranked as the happiest and healthiest community in the United States.
The Arts
The Naples area is truly the cultural center of Southwest Florida. With over 35 organizations and over 100 galleries, Naples has some of the finest cultural offerings available anywhere. Over 1,000 visual and performing artists call this area home. There are street festivals, outdoor art fairs, performances by concert bands, and more. Attend a free jazz concert in the park, or enjoy the magnificent Artis—Naples. It is all right here. Naples is paradise.
Medicine
Naples has a progressive medical community. The NCH Healthcare System is the center of the area’s healthcare facilities, with more than 500 physicians and service providers, two hospitals, and 26 satellite facilities. Physicians Regional Healthcare System provides routine care and specializes in diagnosing and treating complex medical conditions requiring extended care. Naples also has many facilities offering assisted living and independent lifestyle opportunities for visitors, retirees, business owners, and growing families.
Education
Naples provides outstanding educational opportunities for all ages. New elementary, middle, and high schools—both private and public—are being built to accommodate the influx of families moving to the area. For advanced learning, there are several excellent choices: Florida Gulf Coast University, Ave Maria University, Florida SouthWestern State College, Immokalee Technical College, and Lorenzo Walker Technical College.
Business
You can have peace of mind when you locate your business in Florida. Florida consistently ranks among the best states for business, thanks to its pro-business state tax policies, competitive cost of doing business, and streamlined regulatory environment. The state is proud of its welcoming business climate and competitive advantages. Business dollars go much further in Florida, given the state’s tax advantages, tax exemptions, and no state personal income tax. Businesses thrive in this low-tax environment, and employees benefit from no personal income tax.
Water
Naples is best known for its gorgeous white sandy beaches, which offer a constant playground for sun-worshipers from all over the world. The most famous landmark is the Naples Pier, which stretches 1,000 feet into the Gulf of Mexico. Many residents and visitors come to the pier each night—just before sunset—to watch the sky turn colors over the horizon.
Golf
Often called the Golf Capital of the World, Naples boasts several challenging courses designed by some of the world’s leading golf course architects. With over 90 courses, there’s something to fit every golfer’s budget.
Working With Marybeth
Marybeth Brooks is originally from Columbus, Ohio, and obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Kentucky. She began her real estate career in 2004 as a Sales Associate. She obtained her Florida Real Estate Broker license in 2009 and her North Carolina Real Estate Broker license in 2013.
Marybeth’s achievements are based on her number one priority: her customers and their continued satisfaction. Referrals are the norm for Marybeth; she keeps her customers’ best interests at heart and often surpasses their expectations. Her participation with her customers continues after the completion of the sale. She is available for ongoing consultation, market evaluation, vendor referral, and recommendation. Loyalty is evidenced by their relationship with her long after their real estate transaction. Satisfied customers are the foundation of her success.
Marybeth is a member of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR), the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Council of Residential Specialists (CRS), and the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM). She earned her designation as an Accredited Buyer Representative and is a Graduate, REALTOR® Institute.
What is your perfect day In Naples?
An early morning run on the beach, breakfast with my black lab Blue, 18 holes of golf with my husband, and dinner on Third Street South with special friends.
What is your favorite book?
The Bible. It is the handbook on how to live life to the fullest.
Who inspires you most in life?
My husband is the kindest soul I know, and the best friend a girl can ask for. When I was young, my father was a Real Estate Broker. He worked very hard during highly challenging times and always went above and beyond for his clients. I aspire to be as kind and hardworking as my husband and father.
What is your motto?
Live simply. Love generously. Give cheerfully. Work diligently. Leave the rest to God.
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LET OUR FAMILY
Bring You Home
We are the first in the nation to offer homebuyers the most complete set of real estate services in the marketplace. We create a seamless luxury experience with innovative marketing and AI technology. Together with in-house mortgage and insurance experts, we deliver solutions tailored to all your homeownership needs.
As an entrepreneurial sales associate, being part of a family-owned company matters. Likewise, our team of strategic coaches and sales managers, along with Bill, Chris, and Ryan Raveis, are here supporting us. We offer you the competitive advantage of agility and experience to win your ideal home.
William Raveis has a stellar reputation, having been awarded the Top Brokerage in the U.S. It’s an honor and a privilege to be associated with a 50-year-old company that consistently earns 99% customer satisfaction ratings year after year, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence.
I welcome the opportunity to show you what we can do together. Please consider my professional background and credentials and experience the William Raveis advantage.
BUILDING
Our Winning Strategy
Navigating the complexities of the real estate market takes strategy. Having in-depth knowledge of our local communities. Along with insights and skills needed to explore every avenue on your behalf. Discovering hidden gems and traditional homes in the neighborhoods where you want to live.
Our Path Forward:
• Traditional industry outlets, like MLS and other public real estate platforms.
Advanced Strategies Include:
• Raveis-to-Raveis sales associate networking, early Coming Soon announcements, and notifications.
• Off-market listings to expand possibilities.
• Social media posts seeking sellers in your desired neighborhoods.
• Proactive street and local connections with neighborhood in-person visits, door hangers, postcards, and handwritten notes.
• Leaning into my personal network for leads and connections.
Homebuying Process
Once you’ve reviewed and signed your William Raveis Buyer Broker Agreement, I become your exclusive sales associate to assist you in securing your ideal property. Raveis and I are committed to making your entire homebuying experience as seamless as possible, including solving your mortgage, insurance, and title needs. No other real estate company can offer this level of luxury services or end-to-end experience.
We will discuss our valuable business partners, and though you have no obligation to use any of our affiliated partners, our conversation will cover mortgage, insurance, and title of benefit.
If you want a mortgage or cash out after closing, contact our Raveis Mortgage Banker to start the process. The first step, and because Raveis underwrites and funds the loan, we offer certified pre-approval letters, and our team can explain the process so you don’t miss a beat.
Our title partner, Bryant Title, is exceptional and skilled at working under tight timelines to examine municipal records, permits, and liens and determine the legal ownership of a suitable property. Working as a team with Raveis, Bryant Title is a nimble machine that pays attention to details and communicates promptly.
Insurance is a crucial aspect of homeownership, and in today’s market, having multiple quotes from multiple insurance carriers is imperative. Make Raveis Insurance one of your first calls when we identify a suitable property. You can get quotes from various carriers for hazard, flood, and just about every other policy you would want.
Once you feel well-educated and ready to make a highly-informed offer on the ideal property, we will submit a written offer to purchase. This legal contract will contain key terms and provisions such as the purchase price, initial deposit amount, closing date, inspection date, mortgage contingency date (if applicable), and other pertinent information. We highly recommend that you have legal representation; sales associates can introduce this information; however, we don’t have a license to practice law.
Together, we’ll review the homebuying process (shown above), and I will answer any questions you may have to ensure you know what to expect at each step.
Raveis.com can be exceptionally helpful during your property search. It enables you to create a custom account to receive timely notifications of new properties on the market and use tools that show prices and listings by the areas you are interested in.
Once you have an accepted offer, I will assist you in scheduling a home inspection with a licensed inspector, who will provide a written report as to the overall condition of the property. The offer-to-purchase agreement contains important information regarding inspection items. Once you have the report in hand, I will assist you in getting inspection items addressed.
Once we are clear of all contingencies, such as a mortgage obligation, and inspection items have been handled, you will be ready to close at the date specified in the offer-to-purchase agreement. By this time, you will have secured a mortgage (if applicable), have an insurance/binder policy, and a title commitment to issue a title policy after closing.
Our Journey Begins
Every homebuying experience is built on trust. At William Raveis, we live by a code of conduct that values transparency, honesty, and open communication. We have outlined some of our services so you know what to expect.*
• Review housing goals, timing, location, and financial preparedness.
• Review William Raveis’s culture, our team, how we work together, and our commitment to luxury service.
• Introduce complete services across all ownership needs—real estate, mortgage, insurance, and title.
• Explain the benefits of using a buyer broker, mutual duties, and the fact that compensation is negotiable between buyer, seller, and broker.
• Sign William Raveis Buyer Broker Agreement (required before showing property).
• Review standard ongoing homeownership costs—mortgage payment, property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, association dues, maintenance, and utilities.
• Connect the buyer to a William Raveis Mortgage Banker to discuss different financing options (if applicable).
• Review Certified Pre-Approval from William Raveis Mortgage.
• Assist in identifying legal representation to assist with legal contracts.
*As applicable and may vary by state and local jurisdictions.
Finding Your Ideal Home
Our exclusive marketing and technology gives you up-to-the-minute data and housing trends. Far beyond what many homebuyers can access.*
• Provide an overview of local housing trends, inventory, and activity.
• Use Raveis Local Market Insights data to compare current market conditions.
• Share sales activity from local MLS and public records databases.
• Research and recommend homes meeting the buyer’s specific criteria.
• Set up buyer’s automated Raveis.com email notifications for listing updates.
• Research coming soon and off-market, non-MLS properties.
• Create a plan to tour the buyer’s favorite properties.
• Coordinate home showing strategy—days and times, open houses, etc.
• Explain best practices and roles when touring properties.
• While touring, identify obvious repair issues and visual defects to be further evaluated by a home inspector.
• Review the pros and cons of properties and rank properties accordingly.
Helping You Win Your Offer
Championing your best interests with expert negotiation.*
Financial Readiness
• Review mortgage versus cash offer position per offer.
• Discuss earnest money deposits, closing dates, concerns, and other offer terms.
• Explain the property appraisal process, timing, findings, and how you assist.
• For an all-cash offer, coordinate necessary proof of funds documents to accompany the offer to purchase.
• Speak with the William Raveis Insurance Director to quote insurance policies and confirm the insurability of the property.
Property Integrity
• In-depth review of seller’s property disclosures (if available).
• Request current survey from the seller.
• Inquire about current conditions of major systems—HVAC, plumbing, electrical, home automation.
• Review public property record information; note all available property liens, agreements, and easements.
• Inquire about transferable warranties (if known).
• Explain condominium common areas, condominium documents, HOA/POA dues, special assessments, and mandatory club fees (if applicable).
• Explain homestead exemption for qualified residents and real estate tax savings.
• Verify the legal names of owner(s) in the county’s public property records (deed).
*As applicable and may vary by state and local jurisdictions.
Preparing Your Offer
• Prepare a detailed list of property exclusions, conveyances with the sale, and negotiable items to ensure what the offer covers.
• Explain home warranty options.
• Explain the home inspection process, inspection costs, inspection items (defective versus cosmetic), and availability of access to the property.
• Determine the need for lead-based paint or other disclosures— drywall, piping, etc.
• Review recent comparable sales and active properties to support the buyer’s offer.
• Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of offers from a seller’s viewpoint.
• Discuss mortgage contingency deadlines and implications.
• Discuss multiple offer scenarios, escalation clauses, and negotiation strategies.
• Discuss key terms, including proposed closing date, down payments, etc.
• E-sign and submit all necessary offer documentation to the sales associate.
• Work through and assist in counteroffer strategies and submissions until an agreement on sales terms is reached.
Celebrating Your New Home
Handling the details can sometimes be a make or break, so I am here to help guide you, delivering a stress-free process through exceptional customer service to closing day.*
• Assist in vendor selection and scheduling of home inspections.
• Schedule and attend home inspections.
• Review inspection reports and discuss inspection items of concern.
• Assist in negotiating inspection items or concessions based on contract provisions.
• Assist in various inspections as necessary—septic system, well, termite, mold, radon.
• Participate and advise on the inspection election process.
• Confirm repairs are complete.
• Ensure keys, fobs, and access codes are available to the buyer at closing.
• Coordinate closing process with seller’s listing associate and buyer’s legal representation.
• Coordinate closing location, day, and time with seller’s listing associate and buyer’s legal representation.
• Explain wire fraud risks and remind the buyer to verify all wiring instructions before transferring funds.
• Join buyers in a final walkthrough of the property to ensure the transfer of property is consistent with the pre-close condition.
• Assist buyer with move-in items, utilities, etc.
*As applicable and may vary by state and local jurisdictions.
Welcome Home
“At William Raveis, our partnership and luxury service continues well beyond closing day. We are your neighborhood experts, ready to share recommendations and local knowledge. We are grateful for your trust and confidence in William Raveis.”
William Raveis Real Estate fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully.
