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I have lived in the Tampa Bay area for over 35 years and have a diverse knowledge of the residential communities, here in my home area. As a management professional for Publix, I gained a tremendous insight, interacting with members of the community. I then spent more than twenty years at the St. Petersburg Times, Florida's best newspaper.

As a hands-on principal in State licensed building and remodeling company, I have extensive background in construction and all the building processes, which allows me to more carefully and accurately evaluate the substance of a property for you. Because I have been able to combine my genuine fondness for helping people, with my practical experience and business management skills, I have a unique ability to bring to you, as your Realtor.

My husband, and partner, is a State Certified Building Contractor and structural engineer and we work together to bring you the very best in evaluation, marketing, and customer service. I am a full time Realtor who is a member of a "Total Concept Team" committed to excellence in customer service and the professional handling of all your Real Estate needs. I am ready and able to help you find a new home, sell your current home, or work toward your real estate investment objectives. Contact me today, to discuss how I may best be of service to you.

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There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network.
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All Rights Reserved 		In addition, I have an extensive background in construction and can more effectivelyunderstand and evaluate properties because of this hands-on experience. More than twenty years with the St. Petersburg Times newspaper has taught me the value of being a good communicator and always doing my research.

Knowledge is power and experience is a great teacher, especially in today's critical market. All of this serves to make me a bit unique and better able to help you achieve your real estate objectives. That said, I've found that providing the very best service is essentially about working effectively with my clients and utilizing a variety of team resources to find the right deal. I get to know my clients and help define their needs, wants, and requirements, partly through experience and partly by asking the right questions, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to situations.

This philosophy has always been my approach throughout my past management experience at the St. Petersburg Times, as a principal in a construction company, and an active member of my Neighborhood Association. I have done numerous personal remodeling and renovation projects, including the construction of a 3-story waterfront home. I know the pain and joys of homeownership and have framed, poured and finished concrete, done roofing, and even welded steel joists. Believe me, I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty. Achieving your vision means a little hard work. I will work with you to bring yours to reality. Whether you're selling your house, buying your dream home, or searching for the perfect investment property, I'll be there for you and, together, we'll get it done!
 

What I Offer As An Agent
The majority of home sellers take on the task with an ally: a Real Estate Agent. They feel that it is better to entrust the sale of their biggest investment to a professional, rather than attempting to learn about selling a house in a trial and error method. In addition, many people would rather use an Agent due to the complexities of modern Real Estate transactions since they usually incorporate legal and financial attributes, which takes them well beyond more simple transactions, such as the sale of an automobile.

Some of the other advantages of working with Agents that home sellers will list include: access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) so that large numbers of buyers will have access to the seller's property, the fact that the Agent absorbs all of the cost of advertising and marketing, and the screening that will be done of potential buyers by Agents. In addition, the Agent handles the lion's share of the details of negotiation.

Deciding whether to use an Agent or not has a great deal to do with what you feel the level of your capabilities are. If you feel fully confident that you can handle all of the details, then you may well want to attempt selling your house on your own. If not, you most likely will want to use an Agent and leave the details to them. However, it is also a proven fact that Sellers who are represented by a Licensed Realtor get more of the value of their homes when selling, than those Sellers who try to market their properties themselves.

So why should you choose me as your Agent? How do you know I will be effective? What is important to know about an my abilities as an Agent to determine whether you feel I will do a good job? The following qualities should be present in any prospective Real Estate Agent in order for that Agent to properly represent your Real Estate interests.

What I Offer You As Your Real Estate Agent

I provide a sense of professionalism.

I am a full time Agent who is committed to the profession (and who will be committed to getting your house sold!)

I am familiar with the area in which your home is located.

I regularly work in the price range in which your house will be listed.

I can provide you with evidence of my advertising and marketing ability.

I can provide references from previous sellers.