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J ENNIFER T HOMPSON
A top-producing agent with William Raveis Real Estate having generated $72 Million in sales in 2021, Jennifer is in the Top 1% of Realtors in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Her exceptional marketing plan, knowledge of the marketplace and first-class customer service brings the results you expect. She has multiple top producing awards and holds a Graduate Institute of Realtors® designation.
T AYLOR T HOMPSON
As a true local, his extensive knowledge of the Sarasota area has resulted in an uncanny ability to pair each client with their ideal home. Taylor’s positive and amiable nature are the hallmarks of his success and he prides himself on the fact that many of his clients are now his friends.
Growing up in Sarasota, Taylor enjoys certain advantages others do not have. Knowing the ins and outs of the greater Sarasota area translates into a friendly, stress-free buying or selling experience for his clients. You’ll find Taylor spending his free time golfing, boating, taking his dog, Finn, to the park and spending time with family and friends.
A 2nd generation realtor, Taylor was fascinated as a child with the open houses he toured with his mother, Jennifer Thompson. In 2019 he took on the role of a realtor’s assistant, ultimately moving into a sales position earlier this year. Named “Rookie of the Year” in 2021, Taylor is now a top performing agent having amassed more than $8 million in sales in his first year in the business.
The Ohio State Buckeye attributes her success to a genuine passion for helping people whether they are buying or selling or relocating to a place she calls home. Jennifer’s kind nature, unwavering patience, and steady work ethic have earned her a true reputation for excellence. Jennifer will go the extra mile in every facet of her customer’s needs from the first visit to closing date.
6021 MIDNIGHT PASS ROAD | SIESTA KEY | FL 34242
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941.928.0790
JENNIFER THOMPSON P.A., REALTOR®, GRI
TAYLOR THOMPSON P.A., REALTOR®
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William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance
Chris Co-President,Raveis
William Raveis, Inc. President of Residential Sales
Ryan Co-President,Raveis
In the pages that follow, we share our approach to real estate, the initiatives that help us maintain our market-leading position and what clients can expect from working with us. Home is a word that is very familiar to us and we are highly experienced in making the process of finding, buying or selling as seamless as possible. We look forward to working with you.
At William Raveis, we value family above all else. It is a proud tradition that has kept us close to our clients over the years, encouraging us to act in their best interests. Our reputation is our most valuable asset and we’ve built it, by keeping our word and exceeding expectations, is our absolute priority.
William M. Raveis, Jr. Chairman and CEO
William Raveis, Inc.
President, William Raveis Mortgage, LLC
Welcome to William Raveis. Bringing family values to life.
Over $150 Million Sold TheBy Thompson Group 2320 WASON ROAD | $4,100,000 891 FREELING DRIVE | $4,650,000 Represented the Seller Represented the Seller 8101 MIDNIGHT PASS RD | $1,490,000 1655 QUAL DRIVE | $1,620,000 Represented the Seller Represented the Seller
In Real Estate Sales 880 SIESTA DRIVE | $6,275,000 4487 CAMINO REAL | $1,007,000 Represented the Buyer Represented the Seller 5365 CALLE FLORIDA | $1,225,000 619 TREMONT STREET | $1,525,000 Represented the Buyer and Seller Represented the Seller
Debbi J.
Jennifer is the absolute best! Not only was her knowledge extremely helpful, her attention to detail was fantastic. Combine this with her great personality and the way she outright cares for people made it such a treat to work with her. I have already recommended her to others who are looking either to buy or sell a property.
Jennifer was very helpful in assisting us in our search for a new home. She is the type of person who enthusiastically goes the extra mile for you. In spite of a sellers market, she was very assertive in finding listings, and was always available to show us potential properties. Emails and phone calls were promptly returned. I enthusiastically recommend her as an agent for anyone seeking to purchase a new home.
Jen is an amazing Realtor and very easy to work with. She’s also great at staging, negotiating and coming up with great solutions. Jen has an array of skills but is especially good at establishing a comfort zone with both parties, local knowledge and access to othernecessary services. Jen is a thoroughly honest, hard working, and diligent agent who will tell you honestly her opinion and thus gives excellent advise. I highly endorse her!!
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Jarrett G.
Taylor and his team made my home buying experience absolutely smooth! Every time I called he answered and it felt the entire time like he was working for me and with me. He’s a great great realtor and I can’t recommend him enough. I will be using him again.
Jennifer was awesome to work with. She was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond on so many things. She met with the inspector, ensured that the condo association completed the proper paperwork, and even found a cleaner to clean the new place. She beautifully staged the home we sold and came multiple days to take pictures to get the best sunlight. It sold in 24 hours! She knew exactly what to do in order to make both deals happen. I highly recommend her on both buying and selling properties.
Jennifer is the best Realtor I have ever worked with. Not only she is responsive even after the selling, but also she really cares about what I want, and it shows. I feel blessed that we crossed paths and she made it possible for me to find my dream home.
Heather B.
P RINT A DVERTISING
Professionally designed postcards and brochures are an integral aspect of our marketing plan for your property
D IGITAL A DVERTISING
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The Thompson Group is dedicated to providing you with the highest level of expertise. We supply our clients with a customized marketing plan that is tailored to each property’s specific needs, utilizing a wide array of innovative technology and marketing tools.
T HOMPSON G ROUP S ARASOTA.COM
When your property is listed on our website, it is optimized so potential buyers can easily view your property, ask us questions and schedule showings
We use social media and digital ads to specifically target the best potential buyers for your home
We have meticulously selected media partners in the local area, ensuring your property is seen by just the right audience
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Custom designed emails are sent to our expansive database of agents and customers; locally and beyond.
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V IRTUAL S TAGING D RONE P HOTOGRAPHY T WILIGHT P HOTOGRAPHY V ISUAL T OUR & F LOOR P LANS S OFT S TAGING
EYE-CATCHING POSSIBILITIES
Since 2015, we have pioneered virtual tours, bringing new meaning to the expression “open house”. Giving homebuyers with a private tour of the property, Raveis visual tours receive an average of 19,000 views per week.
Our airborne division has been deploying drone technology since its inception in 2015, providing a dynamic perspective on a property and its surroundings that really helps bring its location to life.
Virtual staging allows a buyer to visualize each room’s potential. Our virtual staging artists can decorate an empty room, declutter or reimagine an existing room, or even structurally stage a room right from the studs.
Jennifer’s background in the staging arena has helped countless clients successfully sell their homes. With interior design skills and attention to detail, Jennifer and her team create the perfect look and feel for your home.
Twilight photographs add to the appeal and beauty of a home. They portray drama and can make a home standout from the competition. It can showcase landscaping, property lighting, pool lighting, fire-pits, sinset views and more.
Commitment: To work harder on your behalf, ensuring you move on from your home with the best possible return from your tenure.
Courtesy: To be considerate in everything we do, ensuring you enjoy a polite and positive experience with us.
Customer Service: To surprise you with our initiative, going further to keep you informed of progress throughout the sales process.
Community: To understand your neighborhood, so we can best represent it to the future occupants of your property.
Welcome to our world. Reinventing real estate for the better.
MA U RITIUS
CALIF ORNIA FRANCESOUTH AFRICA CO STA RICA CANAD A ARGENTINA GREECE
BRAZIL
WILLIAM RAVEIS
We introduce your property to the world.
WA SHING TO N NEW YORK MA SSA CHUSETT S NEW JERSEYCO L ORADO MEXIC O GERMANY SPAIN LEBANON GREAT BRITAI N
AFRICA CHINMALAAYS IA RITIUS NEW ZEALAN D RUSSIA JA PA N THAILAND AU ST RALIA *By Luxury Portfolio International, the luxury arm of the Leading RE Companies of the World, 2018 #1 LUXURY BROKER AWARD WINNER William Raveis Real Estate has been recognized as the #1 Luxury Brokerage by Luxury Portfolio International* 135,000 sales associates 550 premier real estate firms Over 70 countries 1 WINNER Welcome to award-winning.
New York to Maine
Southwest Florida and South Florida
Unrivaled Access to the Northeast
Naples | 5th Avenue South
Lynnfield East Longmeadow MedfieldMarblehead
Milton NorwellNorthNewtonvilleNewtonNewburyportNeedhamNatickNantucketReading
MAINE Bath Boothbay Harbor Brunswick Portland Windham
Naples | Old Naples
Trumbull | WashingtonNicholsDepot West WestportHartford Wethersfield WindsorWilton
Tarrytown Warwick Yorktown Heights Sudbury Walpole WestfordWellfleetWellesley | Mortgage Westport Yarmouth Port
NEW YORK Armonk Briarcliff ChappaquaManor KatonahIrvingtonHamptons New York City RyePiermontNyack SomersScarsdale
RowaytonOldNorwichNorwalkNianticNewtownNewNewMysticCanaanMilfordSaybrook
Shelton Southbury StratfordStamford
NEW HAMPSHIRE Dover
RHODE ISLAND Bristol ProvidenceNewport
140+ offices 4,400+ sales associates 8 states $21B annual sales
Naples | Grey Oaks
OstervilleOrleans RentalsQuincyProvincetownPlymouth|Boston Area Scituate South Natick
Naples | Vanderbilt Beach
VERMONT LudlowBarre
FairfieldDarienDanbury | GuilfordGreenwichGlastonburyFarmingtonSouthport|OldGreenwich|Branford MilfordMiddletownMadison
CONNECTICUT ColchesterCheshireAvon
Bonita Springs North Palm Beach
Palm Beach Gardens Delray SarasotaBeach|Siesta Key Bradenton | Lakewood Ranch
Duxbury Eastham HarwichFranklinFalmouthPort LongmeadowLexingtonHopkintonHingham
Naples | 3rd Street South
FLORIDA
MASSACHUSETTS
Palm Beach
Andover Boston | Back Bay Boston | South End CapeBrooklineCod Rentals ConcordCohassetChatham
Saint Johnsbury Stowe Stratton | Winhall Woodstock
Naples | Park Shore
Welcome to well-connected. Unrivaled access to the Northeast.
• 3 of the top 4 counties with the most residents migrating to Sarasota County are from the Northeast
• 4 of the top 5 states with the most residents migrating to Sarasota County are from the Northeast
• Our network of over 4,400 sales associates and over 140 offices collaborate to provide an unrivaled marketing network to promote your listing and attract local, out-of-state and international buyers
Source: IRS -Migration Data 2018-2019
From Maine to Florida, William Raveis has the largest footprint of any family owned real estate company throughout Florida and the Northeast.
The #1 Family Owned Real Estate Company in Florida and the Northeast.
CUSTOMIZED LUXURY
Our reputation as a leader in the premium market is underscored by the sale of more than 30,000 luxury properties.
William Raveis Luxury Properties Specialists are trained in marketing luxury homes using innovative technology and various advertising channels.
Our William Raveis Luxury Properties division has raised the bar for white glove client service.
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In 1979, William Raveis was the first real estate firm to engineer the concept of marketing exceptional properties. Our resume of distinctive clients includes former governors, athletes, stage and television actors, radio personalities, international personalities, authors, ambassadors and Fortune 500 CEOs.
We continue to define the standards for luxury home marketing. Since 1979, our networking and innovative programs have helped us successfully market and sell one-of-a-kind properties.
Welcome to wonderful. Pioneering luxury sales and marketing.
Luxury Portfolio International® is the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®. The company’s portfolio is unparalleled in the global area, with $1 million plus residences in over 70 countries and website visitors from over 200 countries/territories per month, site translation in multiple languages, conversion to multiple currencies, and total inventory of available properties totaling over $54 billion.
Welcome to our world. Leveraging our luxury network.
Recognized worldwide by industry leaders and media alike the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate brand continues to set the standard for extraordinary estates by offering a network of more than 1,500 brokerages with over 55,000 for-sale multi-million-dollar mansions and properties from around the world.
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Ranking #1 on Google, Bing and Yahoo! for luxury real estate and multi-milliondollar searches, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate provides the largest online compendium of elite homes.
When it comes to getting your property the most digital exposure, we leave no stone unturned. And, you can count on the same professional photography and data accuracy we use across all of our marketing and media, so your properties will be presented in their best light.
When it comes to digital media, William Raveis has you well-covered.
William Raveis does more, our bestin-class luxury global networks and affiliated digital media sites give our listings the power of persuasion.
Welcome to the Raveis reach. Online marketing and high profile partner websites.
THE INTERNATIONAL SOURCE FOR LUXURY REAL ESTATE
Raveis 365: Exclusive to William Raveis, Raveis365 unites the complete set of homeselling tools on one mobile platform. It means our sales associates can communicate and collaborate with customers and team members from anywhere and at any time.
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Raveis.com: With a suite of comprehensive real estate tools including local and international search tools, market data, agent search and closing services, raveis.com is a must-see website for any buyer or seller. Raveis.com receives 10 million global visits, annually.
Our listings are shared to over 4,300 of our sales associates in the Northeast and Florida daily, giving your listing exposure to the largest feeder markets for buyers.
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Delivers real-time comparative market analytics for price positioning and buyer follow-up.
Uses social platform advertising and advanced targeting technology so your listing advertisement “follows” interested prospects as they visit high traffic web sites.
Welcome to the art of innovation. Delivering a targeted digital experience.
Raveis Collection & Raveis Showcase: Our luxury publishing division has created luxury magazines to showcase lifestyles on behalf of our Luxury Properties division to complement sales of our featured properties.
Direct Mail: Our sales associates dispatch over 50,000 direct mail pieces each month, from ‘Just Listed’ postcards to dazzling custom property brochures.
Welcome to the written word. Promoting property through print.
Magazines and Newspapers: Our listings are featured in over 550 reputable publications across the US, including the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Siesta Sand, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times and duPont Registry.
CollectionRaveis ShowcaseRaveis $16 Billion in Annual Sales States CT, FL, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT Port Royal 3540 Gin Lane $9,900,000 OPEN TODAYHOUSES1-4P.M. Port Royal Thomas Campbell 239.860.4923 Port Royal Area 2976 Gordon Drive $32,000,000 Richard Prebish 239.357.6628 Thomas Campbell 239.860.4923 Port Royal 1676 Galleon Drive $14,450,000 Frank Sajtar 239.776.8382 Olde Naples 605 5th Avenue North $4,195,000 Joseph Caveney 978.549.9195 Coquina Sands 1140 Oleander Drive $5,995,000 John Paul Prebish 239.449.0254 Coquina Sands 584 Banyan Blvd. $4,225,000 Bruce Miller 239.206.0868 Allegro Park Shore 4031 Gulf Shore Blvd. N. PH2D $2,399,000 Dan Jackson 239.776.4483 Park Shore Landings 305 Park Shore Drive #2-221 $895,000 Ulrich Korff 239.404.9860 Coquina Sands Sarasota Herald-Tribune The SiestaObserverSand duPont Registry
By crafting a diverse online presence across multiple social media platforms, we promote your property and connect with potential and existing clients.
Every opportunity we have to promote your listing is valuable and each social media platform offers a unique way for us to accomplish that. We’ve found that social media is a conduit to a conversation, opening the door to deeper discussions with our clients. Presenting lifestyle content on social media attracts homebuyers to our market.
Our posts are a snapshot of the luxury lifestyle; guaranteed to be liked and shared by potential buyers.
Welcome to social interaction. Taking social media seriously.
Buyers are social. More than 700 billion minutes are spent on social media every month. At William Raveis Real Estate, we know how to successfully navigate the social media world.
One of the most important things to do when selling your house is to depersonalize it. The more personal stuff in your house, the less potential buyers can imagine themselves living there. Put 1/3 of your stuff In storage. This includes family photos, memorabilia collections and personal keepsakes. Consider home staging. Staging simply means arranging your furniture to best showcase the floor plan and maximize the use of space.
Quick fixes before selling always pay off. Mammoth makeovers, not so much. You probably won’t get your money back if you do a huge improvement project before you put your house on the market. Instead, do a few updates that will pay off and get you top dollar. Get a new fresh coat of paint on the walls. Clean the curtains or go buy some inexpensive new ones. Replace door handles, cabinet hardware, make sure closet doors are on track, fix leaky faucets and clean the grout.
Your house needs to be “show-ready” at all times. You never know when your buyer is going to walk through the door. You have to be available whenever they want to come see the place and it has to be in tip-top shape. Don’t leave dishes in the sink. Keep the dishwasher cleaned out, the bathrooms sparkling and make sure there are no dust bunnies in the corners. It’s a little inconvenient, but it will get your house sold.
Ten Best-Kept Secrets For Selling Your Home
#1 The First Impression Is The Only Impression #2 Always Be Ready To Show #3 The Kitchen Comes First #4 Take The Home Out Of Your House #5 Don’t Over-Upgrade
No matter how good the interior of your home looks, buyers have already judged your home before they walk through the door. You never have a second chance to make a first impression. It’s important to make people feel warm, welcome, and safe as they approach the house. Spruce up your home’s exterior with inexpensive shrubs and brightly colored flowers. You can typically get a 100% return on the money you put into your home’s curb appeal. Entryways are also important. You use it as a utility space for your coat and keys. But when you’re selling, make it welcoming by putting in a small bench, a vase of fresh-cut flowers or even some cookies.
You’re not actually selling your house, you’re selling your kitchen: that’s how important it Is. The benefits of remodeling your kitchen are endless, and the best part of it is that you’ll probably get 85% of your money back. It may be a few thousand dollars to replace countertops where a buyer may knock $10.000 off the asking price if your kitchen looks dated. The fastest, most inexpensive kitchen updates include painting.
You might think a cuddly dog would warm the hearts of potential buyers, but you would be wrong. Not everybody is a dog (or cat!) lover. Buyers don’t want to walk in your home and see a bowl full of dog food, smell the kitty litter box or have tufts of pet hair stuck to their clothes. It will give buyers the impression that your house is not clean. If you’re planning an open house, send the critters to a pet hotel for the day.
Maximize the light in your home. After location. good light is the one thing that every buyer cites that they want in a home. Take down the drapes, clean the windows, change the lampshades, increase the wattage of your light bulbs and cut the bushes outside to let in sunshine. Do what you have to do make your house bright and cheery - it will make it more sellable.
A secret sale killer is hiring the wrong broker: Make sure yours is informed. They must constantly monitor the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), know what properties are going on the market and know the comps in your neighborhood. Find a broker who embraces technology and has many tools to get your house sold.
Storage is something every buyer is looking for and can never have enough of. Take half the stuff out of your closets then neatly organize what’s left in there. Buyers will snoop, so be sure to keep all your closets and cabinets clean and tidy.
#6 Conceal The Critters #7 Play The Agent Field #8 Light It Up #9 Half-Empty Closets #10 Pricing It Right
Find out what your home is worth, then shave 15-20 percent off the price. You’ll be stampeded by buyers with multiple bids even in the worst markets, and they’ll bid up the price over what it’s worth. It takes real courage and most sellers just don’t want to risk it, but it’s the single best strategy to sell a home in today’s market.
Welcome to Raveis Escapes. Turning sales associates into match makers.
Selling Our Unique Lifestyle: We strive to connect buyers and sellers with our local sales associates who have extensive knowledge of local lifestyles. Whether selling, renting or buying, searching for your dream location is about more than just bedrooms and bathrooms. You want to find the community that’s perfect for you. Whether it’s on the water or in a resort community, we can help you find your ideal getaway.
Our Experts are Locals: We market perfect retreats across our vast footprint through Raveis Escapes. Our sales associates are local experts in their communities from the harbors of Maine to the white sandy beaches of the Sunshine State. We help buyers know where to go, where to eat and what to see. We will be your personal concierge and provide the information that can’t be found anywhere else.
Start Your Adventure: RaveisEscapes.com is your doorway to discovering communities you’ll love. We’ll get you from city to suburbs and back again. Search by lifestyle, learn about local neighborhoods and discover your perfect retreat. Make your next escape as civilized as your everyday life.
Online presence and high profile partner websites.
RAVEISFLORIDARENTALS.COM
Welcome to just rented. Full-service vacation and seasonal rentals.
Serving the Florida rental community for over two decades has been a distinct privilege for the Rental Division of William Raveis Real Estate—an honor that consistently gives back in the form of enduring relationships nurtured through a family-servingfamily approach to business.
We cordially invite you to connect with one of our Rental Professionals to see first-hand how William Raveis Rentals exceeds owner and renter expectation delivering an extraordinary experience with every transaction.
The real estate market is moving fast, so getting approved for a mortgage needs to be even faster. William Raveis’ talented team of executive mortgage bankers and processors is the best at working hand-in-hand with our real estate sales associates, utilizing our exceptional suite of tools and nextgeneration technology, creating a quick, efficient and seamless process from start to finish.
We are experts at finding the most competitive interest rates and enabling quicker closings.
For more information call 800.330.5008
Welcome to the home of home loans.
William Raveis Mortgage
Get your mortgage quickly and efficiently. If you need help during your mortgage process, our expert team is one call or click away. Our portal is a safe and secure way to connect your finance.
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When it comes to insurance, honesty is our only policy. At William Raveis Insurance, we assess our customers’ assets and lifestyles to ensure they have the right coverage. Nothing more, nothing less.A We offer our customers coverage for homes, rentals, automobiles, valuable items, watercrafts, recreational vehicles, personal excess liability, floods, earthquakes, disability, life insurance, identity theft and more.* For more information call 866.603.1191 *Carries may not service all areas or states
Welcome to peace of mind. William Raveis Insurance
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Title Insurance
Welcome to closing the deal.
William Raveis does everything you would expect from a local, experienced title company. We search the title, complete the paperwork, issue title commitments and insurance policies promptly, and conduct settlements at the convenience of the parties. We strive to take the hassle out of the closing process.
William Raveis. Real estate refined.
Built on a foundation of family values, we at William Raveis are breathing new life into real estate in Florida. Knowledgeable about the neighborhoods in which we operate, we are proud to honor all that is unique about this great state.
We look forward to working with you. We look forward to welcoming you home.
Welcome home. Partnering with you throughout.
We are firm believers in doing the right thing by our clients. Our sales associates are committed to conducting themselves with courtesy, community and consistency in delivering an exceptional experience for our customers.