Neighborhood Spotlight

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT Tallywood: A Wooded Oasis Near Downtown Sarasota

By: Karen Fronckoski, Realtor® with Coldwell Banker, Jeff Hildreth, and Peggy Dickenson Ellis

Welcome to Tallywood! Built-in 1983, Tallywood is a 55-and-over condo community of 161 villas with carports located within the city limits of Sarasota, close to almost everything, but quiet and secluded within our 25-acre wooded oasis. Anyone who lives here is instantly drawn in by the beautiful trees and abundant vegetation throughout our neighborhood. Imagine cruising down the busy streets of Sarasota and turning into our front entrance on 12th Street and suddenly finding yourself engulfed in the calming beauty and serenity of Tallywood.

The community features a large pool, which is adjacent to our clubhouse and is fully screened to keep out those pesky insects. It has a large concrete deck area with chairs, tables, and loungers for comfortable seating, and the pool is solar heated for year-round use.

The air-conditioned clubhouse has a very flexible floor plan and is used for a variety of special events. It is used for various activities during the day and evenings. It has a nice stereo system, a full kitchen, and a flat-screen TV among other amenities.

The air-conditioned exercise room in the clubhouse is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for those who want to stay in shape year-round. It has a stereo system to listen to music and a flatscreen TV to watch while melting the pounds away.

The dog park is a great place to let your dog run free! It’s fenced in so they can’t run too far but large enough for them to burn off some energy. They just love to run, run, run in there, and they make new friends all the time.

Our fully stocked library has quite a selection of hardcover and paperback books plus magazines for those avid readers in our community. We also have a large-print section and jigsaw puzzles for those who enjoy challenges. Our inventory constantly changes as our residents donate new books they have finished reading. Our book club meets monthly to discuss the latest book on its selection list.

“In my professional opinion, I think that Tallywood is a good value especially since the location is so close to downtown without downtown prices, close to the interstate and superior shopping, restaurants, Benderson Park, and the new soon-to-be Mote Marine Aquarium,” said Karen Fronckoski, Realtor® with Coldwell Banker. “We have a spectacular canopy of oak trees which the association is very diligent about protecting and maintaining. If you have never driven around the community, please take a few minutes to do so. Your navigation will direct you to use the 17th St entrance, however, the general public cannot enter in this way. You must enter in from 12th Street.” •

RASM 2022 Member Satisfaction Survey The Results Are In; Excellence Is Up

By: Gina McCarthy, RASM Vice President of Communications and Engagement

Rooted in 100 Years of Excellence is listening to our members. From May 27 to June 5, RASM conducted a 2022 survey of our entire membership. We increased participation by 42% compared to the last survey in September 2020. The future is bright for RASM members as you Reach Further.™

Your input matters. Thank you to the 1,126 members who participated in this important survey. The findings will be used to support RASM’s communications and member engagement, as well as our 2023 strategic planning.

8 KEY TAKEAWAYS

1 | RASM focuses on what members value and use.

Market statistics, lockbox/Supra service, RASM website/member portal, ELEVATE magazine, education/designations, advocacy, ethics/dispute resolution (CasePro), weekly e-news, orientations, and consumer campaigns are most valued and used. These programs saw increases in member value ranging from 1% to 18%.

2 | RASM advances agent and broker engagement.

This year, we’re working on the following, and you all agreed: broker outreach, increasing awareness for RASM resources, mastermind/ thought leadership, business & financial training, collaborating on education/events, expanding the Soar Conference, and encouraging more to pursue C2EX.

3 | 86% of members are satisfied with RASM customer service. RASM continues to train staff and provide content updates on the most important services: Supra, Stellar MLS, membership/dues, events/classes/license requirements, leadership opportunities, segmentspecific content for CREA / GBC / YPN/ PMC, and more. 4 | Our Net Promoter Score® is 50-which is excellent. NPS is the gold standard of customer experience metrics. We deliver compelling content and communications from our highestrated channels: email updates, expanding our website and member portal, ELEVATE magazine as well as social media and texting. RASM’s goal is to provide you with a world-class experience.

5 | “New Member” program can drive real results. 32% of members are new to RASM and new to real estate. Another 20% have been with RASM for 3-5 years. RASM continues to provide resources, build awareness, and grow engagement for newer members to achieve success.

6 | Members want more production, professionalism, and profitability. RASM is here to help brokers and your agents become more professional and profitable. That includes 25% doing $1-3M in transactions/year, 17% doing $4-6M in transactions/year, and 40% doing less than $1M in transactions/year-all of whom want to become more productive.

7 | Over three quarters of membership know advocacy supports real estate. RASM continues to be the primary resource for information on policy issues. Top local issues: property tax/appraisal/assessments, land use development, zoning, tax on commissions, and the economy. Stay tuned.

8 | Education is a launchpad for excellence. 82% of members set aside time and money for education. Code of Ethics, Stellar MLS, legal updates, and technology top the list. New courses may include: real estate technology, negotiating skills, finance, and investment/tax planning. Let us know what you need.

8 of every 10 members agree that RASM is essential to your prosperity in real estate. Thank you for the opportunity to serve your needs as you reach the next level in your business and your career. Here’s to another 100 Years of Impact! •

Apply For a 2023 RASM Committee! Submissions Due September 30

The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee is looking for members who are committed to making a concerted effort to better our organization, the real estate industry, and the community. RASM Committees are the heart of the REALTOR® Association. The members that serve provide the talent and expertise that make us shine. You can make a difference by becoming part of the leadership team by serving on a committee or task force in 2023.

Learn, engage, and grow with RASM by getting involved in a committee! Applications open on August 15 and the deadline for submission is September 30, 2022.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for a 2023 committee, visit myrasm. com/committees/.

OUR COMMITTEES

For a list and detailed descriptions of each committee, visit myrasm.com/committees. •

RASM COMMITTEES

Reach Further With Your Service.

Get involved by serving on a 2023 Committee. Applications open on August 15 and will be due on September 30, 2022. MYRASM.COM/COMMITTEES