OUR STORY LEADERS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
In 1984, The Lutgert Companies founded Park Shore Properties to represent its luxury residential property interests in Park Shore. Under the leadership of Scott F. Lutgert, the brokerage quickly established a reputation for representing the finest properties in Southwest Florida and for providing an unparalleled level of service and professionalism. Ten years later, Park Shore Properties was renamed Premier Properties of Southwest Florida to reflect its representation of luxury properties throughout Collier and southern Lee counties. The company joined the Sotheby’s International RealtyŽnetwork in 2010 to offer its clients additional exposure in an increasingly global and competitive real estate marketplace.
RICHARD & SUSIE CULP Richard & Susie Culp, are Full Time Naples residents, and share 50+ years of combined experience in residential real estate. During their career, Susie and Richard have helped thousands of families buy, sell and build their dream homes. Allow them to put their vast experience and expertise to work to buy or sell your property. The Culps are involved with the American Cancer Society, as well as being active members of various national, state and local real estate associations. SUSIE has over 25 years of experience in real estate. Before joining Premier, Susie was a relocation specialist assisting with international and domestic transfers with corporations such as J.C .Penney, Ford Motor Company, Texas Instruments, Nokia, Pizza Hut and Mary Kay Cosmetics.
RICHARD is an experienced professional who has been involved with virtually every facet of the residential real estate industry for over 27 years. Richard managed a very successful sales and marketing team, negotiated contracts, custom designed, built and sold luxury custom homes in the Dallas area's finest master planned communities. What makes Richard & Susie so Successful? As their clients confirm, it’s their knowledge, professionalism and honesty. By hiring Richard & Susie, you’re not only getting a great agent, but two great agents who will work twice as hard to help sell your property. And in addition you’ll get a hand picked support team that includes the best marketing, title, mortgage, insurance, home repairs, and home inspection specialists in the industry. Results – Anybody can promise anything. The true test is in the results. We make good on our promises, and we have many happy customers to prove it. You can be next.
RECENT TESTIMONIALS “For 9 months we attempted to sell our home in Naples with no luck due in retrospect to poor advice in pricing, presentation and marketing. After the expiration of our contract with the initial agent, we considered our alternatives along re-listing with several agents. After various agents were evaluated we choose Richard and Susie Culp. They developed a thorough market analysis and marketing plan. What impressed us was their desire to be present at each showing and to follow up with other agents showing the property. We were able to stay informed of how our property was viewed, especially any needs for improvement. During this process they were very thorough with communication with us at all times. In these challenging time for real estate sales, Richard and Susie were able to sell our property in a matter of weeks. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs to sell property in these difficult times. They are a great choice for a knowledgeable and professional team. The resources of the Premier/Sotheby's were an asset as well.” Richard & Judy “Our most sincere thanks to both of you for making this experience in our lives so much easier. You were always there with encouragement, patience & enthusiasm. We have developed a real friendship throughout this adventure for which we are so thankful. So please take care & we will stay connected, OK?...” Grace & John "Paul & I want to thank you for all that you did to expedite our successful closing. We know that you worked very hard to get it all done. Look forward to seeing you & Susie next fall..." Many Thanks, Ann & Paul S. “Richard/Susie Culp were with my wife and I every step of the buying process: Taking us around Naples at their own expense. Providing sound advice on structure/design/and location, Recommending reliable building contractors, Sitting in on the negotiations with the building contractor and insuring key points are entered in the contract, Making sure the grounds contain palms/shrubs/grass (i.e. indigenous to FL that are attractive without creating problems (e.g. health hazard), Sitting with us at closing and providing advice to include when it was necessary to bring legal Council in the process to protect our position...this saved us thousand of dollars. Richard and Susie are a great one-two punch in getting the home you want!” John & Norma Jean “Thank you for helping us find our Florida dream home! You guys are the BEST.” We most admired the follow through of attention to details giving us the comfort protection of having another party we knew were looking out for "our interests." and making the purchase of our "dream home” a most enjoyable experience.” Pamela & Bill H.
"We have been in a rental situation for 8 years here. Our most recent landlords are Richard & Susie Culp. We had every intention of finding another rental, until they pointed out the advantages of owning, (considering we were looking at $30K+). Susie was the lead in finding a house that worked. From that moment on, your people handled everything. The Culp's are very professional and seem to have no bounds regarding servicing clients‌" Albert & Bitsy S. This may have been business as usual for you folks, but I can assure you this was our first totally positive experience. Both Richard & Susie deserve credit for going the extra distance to ensure our complete satisfaction... Sincerely, Michael & Bonnie D. Now that Joy and I have finally settled into our new home, I thought I should express our gratitude for a job well done. We initially had worries about financing due to the need to sell our existing home. You helped calm our nerves and we really appreciate your understanding of our situation... Wendell & Joy B. Over the years we have made frequent moves, each involving a real estate professional. with sincere appreciation, we want you to know that our relationship with you over the last few months has been the highlight of all of our moves and how much we appreciate your professionalism and friendship during a time when the stakes are high... Richard & Diane H.