Tampa REALTOR® Magazine - July/August 2021

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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONOF THE GREATER TAMPA REALTORS®

Meet the Candidates PAGES 14 - 23

Disruption in Foreign Purchase of American Real Estate

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CODE OF ETHICS 7 • MARKET STATS 27

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AFFILIATE BUSINESS DIRECTORY 36

CONTENTS

July - August 2021

Table of Contents 3 PRESIDENT'S CORNER

Housewarming Traditions from Around the Globe

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The Dollars are in the Details

What You Need to Know About Land Use Due Diligence in Florida PAGES 12 - 13

Meet the Candidates

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Get to know the Members who are Running for 2022 GTR Board of Directors PAGES 14 - 23

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ODE OF ETHICS C Ascertaining Whether a Consumer is Subject to an Exclusive Representation Agreement

8 REALTORS® IN ACTION RPAC Major Investors

10 YPNDEN

How to Market Real Estate Globally

27 LOCAL MARKET STATS

Hillsborough County and the Tampa-Clearwater-St. Petersburg MSA

28 CALENDAR

Classes and Events

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Disruption in Foreign Purchase of American Real Estate

How COVID-19 has Affected Global Real Estate Investments PAGE 24

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Profile of International Buyers in Florida

Inforgraphic on Foreign Buyers in the State PAGE 25

30 MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS New REALTORS® and Brokers

35 AFFILIATE CORNER Find Your Balance.

Get Involved.

Affiliate Business Directory Search our list of active Affiliate businesses.

SUBMIT YOUR CONTENT! Do you have a comment on an article in this edition? Want to submit an idea or write an article for the next issue? Contact the editor at news@tamparealtors.org.

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Housewarming Traditions From Around the Globe A message from your 2021 GTR President Ellie Lambert Among the things we love about where we live is our amazing cultural diversity, which includes the food, art and traditions that weave their ways into our community.

The food would be cooked in a large pot over a fire, where the chimney hook could be used to raise or lower the pot to heat or cool the food.

As the saying goes, all real estate is local, but certainly not all home buyers. According to the National Association of Realtors® 2021 Profile of International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate, global buyers spent an estimated $54.4 billion on housing between April 2020–March 2021, responding to attractive prices, economic stability and welldefined property rights.

India. In India, it is generally considered lucky to move into a new house on Thursday, while Friday and Saturday are the unluckiest days to move. Many also hold Griha Pravesh, a detailed ceremony intended to bring positivity and good fortune. This ceremony also has carefully chosen dates and specific customs, including sending guests home with sweets.

As more international buyers become a part of the fabric of American communities, they bring with them their many traditions and customs – including those that go along with moving into a new home.

Buying a home in a foreign country can be a complicated and trying process. Fortunately GTR’s Tampa Bay Global Business Council (TBGBC) can provide you with the expertise to serve clients in a variety of international real estate transactions. By attending the Global Business Council meetings, you'll be able to:

Here are a few we are likely to see in the Tampa Bay region.

Russia. According to Russian custom, a cat should cross over the threshold of the new home before anyone else enters. This is said to ensure that the homeowners will have a happy and prosperous life.

Thailand. Thai tradition dictates that visitors should bring a new homeowner three items: rice, water and a knife. The rice and water are so that food will always be plentiful and the homeowner will know prosperity, and the knife is to protect them from any evil spirits. There is also a traditional ceremony known as ‘Sen Wai Jour Teen’, during which the homeowner asks the ‘Lord of the Land’ and any restless ghosts and spirits in the vicinity for protection through an offering of food and water, flowers and incense.

China. Before moving into a new home, Chinese custom is to shine a light in every corner, closet and wardrobe of the house. This is said to let any lingering spirits know that it is time to leave and how to find the way outside.

France. When construction of a new home is finished, the French throw a traditional party called the “pendre la cremaillere,” literally meaning ‘to hang the chimney hook.’ The phrase comes from medieval times when it was customary to invite over everyone who took part in the building of the house and eat dinner as a gesture of thanks.

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Broaden your knowledge of international tax and immigration laws, Discover the latest international trends and opportunities for business, And expand your referral base by networking with local, state and national entities.

Find out how you can increase your global business opportunities by visiting tamparealtors.org/tbgbc.

ELLIE LAMBERT 2021 President Greater Tampa REALTORS®

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Vision, Values & Mission VISION Greater Tampa REALTORS® strives to be the valued voice of real estate by continuing to elevate and enhance our professional and ethical business practices.

VALUES Greater Tampa REALTORS® is driven by the needs of its members, led by dedicated volunteers and managed by professional staff. We are committed to providing exceptional service and valuable benefits for our members and communities.

MISSION Greater Tampa REALTORS® - your premier real estate resource.

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2021 OFFICERS President: Ellie Lambert President-Elect: Ruth Bryson Vice President: Jay Quigley Treasurer: Tom Scaglione Secretary: Joe Perez Immediate Past President: Darlene Davenport CEO: Dennis MacDonald 2021 DIRECTORS Dao Alderman, Ashley Christie, Marie Gregorio, Adam Grenville, Connie Johnson, Sherman Milton III, Annette Newkirk, Melanie Norris, Jack Rodriguez, Ann Thompson and Tammy Kiehl EDITOR/DESIGNER Kimberly Chin, Communications/PR Manager CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Lisa Brosky, Director of Communications & Marketing Joey Henderson, Director of Community Affairs ASSISTANT EDITOR Jennifer Lalji, Communications Coordinator ASSISTANT DESIGNER AJ Hlavac, Creative Content Coordinator

The Greater Tampa REALTORS® Inc. (GTR) is the largest Tampa Bay-based professional association of real estate brokers and sales associates conducting business throughout the Bay. GTR provides educational programs, ethical guidance and other services that enable licensed real estate professionals to help people buy and sell homes in the Greater Tampa area. For more information, please visit tamparealtors.org.

REPRODUCTION Tampa REALTOR® magazine is published bi-monthly for members of GTR in the interest of informing, promoting, and improving the real estate industry.

With the exception of articles and materials from other publications reprinted in this magazine, members and affiliate members of GTR are hereby authorized to reproduce articles appearing in this publication, provided each such reproduction gives the following credit: Reprinted from the Tampa REALTOR® magazine, Greater Tampa REALTORS®.

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ADVERTISING INFORMATION For advertising information/sales, please contact 813.879.7010 or news@tamparealtors.org. All advertising is subject to the approval of the GTR Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Congratulations to our Director of Community Affairs Joey Henderson for becoming a Chairman of the Community Action Board (CAB). In this role, Joey will administrate the meetings for the CAB/ Community Services Block Grant Board (CSBGB) of Hillsborough County. This tripartite board includes representation from elected public officials, the low-income community and the private sector. The board oversees over $2.3 million dollars of CSBG funding with an objective to advocate on behalf of low-income citizens. The CAB also advises the Hillsborough County Social Services Department, the grantee agency, in order to ensure proper administration, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programs designed to alleviate poverty. Additionally, the CAB promotes and supports opportunities for individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency, as it strives to help influence improvement in the quality of life for individuals and families who live at or below the federal poverty level.

GTR welcomes Lisa Brosky as the new Director of Communications and Marketing. Lisa has extensive experience in brand management, marketing and crisis communication. Most recently she was vice chancellor for External Relations at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona, where she led a rebranding and a highly successful marketing program. She also has experience in government relations, fund-raising and corporate communications. Lisa has a master’s degree from The Ohio State University and a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University. Lisa said she and her husband have planned a move to Tampa Bay since their first visit in 1996 and are happy to finally make it here. She is honored to join Greater Tampa REALTORS®.

Tony Green has joined GTR as the newest addition to our Member Services team. Tony is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a graduate from Southeastern Louisiana University. Tony enjoys exploring and experiencing all the local activities here in Tampa. Welcome Tony!

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MAY/JUNE 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION ITEMS

The following items were acted upon at the May 2021 Meeting.

✓ Approve Vine IT to complete Greater Tampa REALTORS® Cyber Security work was adopted. ✓ Allocate $30,000 additional funding for recruitment of a Director of Marketing & Communications & Director of Learning and Development using Third Party Recruitment was adopted. ✓ Approve the EOP as presented by Dennis MacDonald and as outlined on OnBoard was adopted. ✓ Postpone indefinitely the consideration of the sale of the W. Kennedy Blvd Building was adopted. ✓ Work with a professional space planner to utilize the existing space in the building in order to accommodate the immediate additional staffing needs. Preferably the underutilized meeting spaces, leaving the tenant spaces for non-dues revenue sources was adopted.

✓ Begin to reopen our satellite offices was adopted. ✓ Move forward with a member engagement survey with Beyond feedback at a cost not to exceed $13,000 was adopted.

The following items were acted upon at the June 2021 Meeting.

✓ Reopen the Wesley Chapel satellite office in the Seven Oaks location not to exceed $600/month was adopted.

LEGAL FAQs

CODE OF ETHICS

Ascertaining Whether a Consumer is Subject to an Exclusive Representation Agreement

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EALTOR® A was holding an open house for their client’s home, which had been on the market for several months, so REALTOR®A was thrilled to see Buyer C approach the home after two hours with no visitors. REALTOR® A gave her a tour of the space, but Buyer C indicated she was looking for more of a “fixer upper”, as she had almost singlehandedly completed some significant renovation projects in her previous homes, and was looking for the perfect next project.

REALTOR® A had another listing that she knew was perfect for Buyer C, and hadn’t been listed in the MLS yet as the client had just signed their agreement earlier that morning.

REALTOR® A described the home to Buyer C, and offered to show it to her. Buyer C replied, “Oh, thank you, I am actually working with someone.

I should probably ask them about it.” REALTOR® A responded, “that’s fine, but to be honest, I’m not sure if your agent will even get a chance to see it. At the price at which it’s listed, I’m confident it will sell before I can even get it in the MLS.” Somewhat reluctantly, Buyer C agreed to let REALTOR® A show her the second home. REALTOR® A drafted an offer, which was accepted, and the parties completed a quick close.

Proud of a job well done for her client, REALTOR® A was shocked when she received notice of an ethics complaint filed against her

by REALTOR® B, alleging a violation of Article 16 for interfering with his exclusive relationship with Buyer C. At the hearing, REALTOR® B provided the hearing panel with copies of this exclusive buyer agency agreement

with Buyer C, and Buyer C testified that she did tell REALTOR® A she was working with someone, but felt pressured to tour and submit an offer with REALTOR® A or risk losing the house.

REALTOR® A defended her actions, stating, “Listen, if I had known that Buyer C had an exclusive agreement with someone, I would have backed off. But she never said that she was working with someone exclusively; just that she was working with someone. It’s not my responsibility to fill in the gaps on what she told me or hammer her with questions and drive away a potential buyer just to determine what sort of relationship she has. That doesn’t serve my client well.”

The Hearing Panel decided that REALTOR® A had violated Article 16, as Standard of Practice 16-9 provides, “REALTORS®, prior to entering into a representation agreement, have an affirmative obligation to make reasonable efforts to determine whether the prospect is subject to a current, valid exclusive agreement to provide the same type of real estate service.” As REALTOR® A had made no affirmative effort to ascertain whether Buyer C’s relationship with another agent was exclusive or not, the Hearing Panel concluded she had made no reasonable efforts to determine the nature of the relationship as required by Article 16.

Read more ethics case interpretations online at: TampaRealtors.org/Ethics

From the Florida REALTORS® Legal Hotline The Legal Hotline attorneys answer questions about real estate license law and offer legal interpretations of standard business forms and contracts.

FREE legal advice is available for members! Call (407) 438-1409; Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Q: Article 10 in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Code of Ethics has long required that REALTORS® not deny professional services or discriminate based on NAR’s list of protected classes. I heard that this rule was recently expanded to apply to a REALTORS®'s personal time, in addition to time working with clients and customers. Is this true?

A: Yes. When NAR voted to approve a new Standard of Practice 10-5, which became effective Nov. 13, 2020, they also expanded the code of ethics to ensure this rule applies to all of a REALTORS®'s activities, whether “on the clock” or during personal time.

Q: What specific types of speech does this new Standard of Practice 10-5 prohibit? What are NAR’s categories of protected classes?

A: Standard of Practice 10-5 provides that “REALTORS® must not use harassing speech, hate speech, epithets, or slurs based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.” tamparealtors.org

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ADVOCACY

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Your Champions for REALTOR® Rights

RPAC’s mission is to identify candidates for elected office on the local, state and national levels who will work with REALTORS® to promote and protect the American Dream of property ownership. Candidates who receive support from RPAC are not selected based on their political party or ideology, but solely on their support of real estate issues.

A special thanks to all of these individuals for supporting RPAC and are being recognized based on their 2020 paid investments.

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

YPNDEN

How to Market Real Estate Globally

International buyers invest billions of dollars in the U.S. housing market. They view the United States as a place offering favorable opportunities.

Attracting foreign buyers has its challenges, but the benefits should not be ignored. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the national dollar volume of foreign buyer residential purchases during April 2019 to March 2020 accounted for $74 Billion.

With this, the top destinations for international buyers are Florida attracting 22% of foreign buyers, California with 15%, Texas 9%, New York accounted for 5% of foreign buyers and New Jersey at 4%. Other major destinations include North Carolina, Arizona, Minnesota, Georgia, Illinois and Virginia.

“NAR reports that foreign buyers tend to flock to specific areas of the country. For example, many buyers from Asia purchase property in California. Mexican buyers tend to buy homes in the Southwest, while Canadians and Europeans are attracted to the East Coast.”

Thus, publishing your properties internationally is a start but it is necessary to be aware of some tips for success to connect with the buyers.

Know Your Buyer It is important that when you work with foreign buyers, you remain persistent. Get to know your buyer as well as their property requirements, hobbies and culture.

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Then, prepare for potential questions your clients may have. Such questions include the cost of living, educational opportunities, healthcare system and possibly things to do in the area.

Respect Cultural Differences Succeeding in the global real estate market entails a lot of patience and respect for cultural differences. Consumer behavior is strongly influenced by culture, where the western culture is different from the eastern culture.

Thus, understanding the clients’ customs are one major skill that directs the success of acquiring an international buyer.

Build Connections It is important to build a network across the globe.

Partnering with other real estate agents in the country of your potential buyer is important. Establishing partnerships also increases your knowledge of your potential buyer’s culture.

Having a website or a social media platform where you can showcase your listings allows you to connect with almost anyone in the world. This will surely help define your overall marketing strategy.

Yolanda Hodges (Broker Associate with Newkirk Realty Group and Customer Engagement Manager with National Title Solutions Inc.) is an active YPN and TBGBC member.

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Tampa Bay Global Business Council (TBGBC) members have access to unique programming designed specifically for global practitioners.

Membership includes registration to Global Council business meetings throughout the year.

Join the Tampa Bay Global Business Council Today! Visit tamparealtors.org/tbgbc for more information.

Email Javin@ TampaRealtors.org with membership questions.

LAND USE

The Dollars are in the Details What You Need to Know About Land Use Due Diligence in Florida

by Derrill McAteer One of the toughest discussions a land use lawyer can have with a prospective client is telling them they cannot use the property they closed on “as-is” for their desired use. Often, a plan can be crafted to resurrect the investor’s cash flow goals. But sometimes, too many uninformed and expensive choices have already been made.

A small expenditure for land use due diligence and review during a defined period in the contract, with local government approval contingencies to closing, can help ensure successful cash flow.

What should this due diligence include?

1. The Future Land Use Map and Comprehensive Plan State statute requires every local government in Florida to adopt a “Comprehensive Plan,” complete with a “Future Land Use Map” detailing what “Future Land Use Category” applies to a parcel or area. Each plan must include at least two planning periods, one that covers at least the first five-year period after the plan’s adoption and one that covers at least a 10-year period. More planning periods for specific components, elements and land use amendments to the plan are allowed as part of the planning process.

For due diligence purposes, the Future Land Use Category is arguably the most important aspect of the plan. Future Land Use Categories set forth: • A list of goals and general uses • The allowed residential density • The commercial or mixed-use allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR) FAR is the measurement of a building's floor area in relation to the size of the parcel the building is located on. It is expressed numerically and is derived by dividing the total area of the building by the total area of the parcel (building area ÷ lot area). If the Future Land Use Category allows a FAR of 1.5 on a 100,000-square-foot commercial parcel, 150,000 square feet of usable square footage may be constructed. This is subject to local parking requirements, impervious surface limitations, landscaping requirements, traffic, etc. FAR may be increased by bonus incentives set forth in the language of the Future Land Use Category or other parts of the plan that encourage improvements and community amenities in the development.

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With regard to residential density, a Future Land Use Category may allow up to so many residential dwelling units per acre, whether they be single or multi-family in nature. Residential density is usually subject to many of the same limitations as commercial FAR. It may often be augmented through bonuses similar to those allowing for more dwelling units per acre.

However, if a parcel is purchased with a Future Land Use Category that does not allow for the intended use, it will require several months of review by local government staff and an approval vote by the local governing body.

If the parcel is larger than 10 acres, the application must be submitted to the state for review. Upon receipt of a comment letter from the State Land Planning Agency, the local governing body has 180 days to adopt, adopt with changes or decline to adopt the amendment. The adopted amendment is then submitted to the state and regional review agencies for final comments. It cannot take effect until 31 days after adoption.

2. Zoning If the parcel carries the proper Future Land Use Category, the next step is to confirm the proper zoning for its intended use. Every city and county in Florida is required by statute to have its own land development code.

Thus, a category labeled “General Commercial” can mean 67 different things in the 67 counties, as well as the many hundreds of incorporated municipalities across the state. Conversely, categories labeled generically as “Light Industrial” or “Heavy Industrial” can carry similar variations across the state, and in many cases prohibit less intense uses that one might assume would be allowed.

Cities and counties will often require a planned development (PD) rezoning if parcels are so codependent or complex that zoning approval depends on a replat and is governed by a heavily detailed and engineered site plan. This can be expensive to discover after a rushed closing. If a jurisdiction is going to require a PD, it’s better to know that going into a deal and structure proceedings accordingly.

another time period (often up to six months or a year) to apply for and obtain the entitlements and permit approvals needed to use the property for the buyer’s intended use.

These contracts are complex. They must mesh well with the process outlined in the land development code of the jurisdiction in which the parcel is located.

Form agreements such as the FAR/BAR and REALTOR® Association contracts can be utilized, but specific addendums should be included to allow for the unique land use due diligence and approval contingences required for specific properties.

So, what should you keep in mind before buying property for a certain use?

There are many other factors that affect the available or approvable uses of a property, like: • Property tax classifications • Water use permits • Wetland delineation • Traffic impacts and the presence of sufficient road capacity • Potential impact fees for new construction • Intense uses • The present and future availability of utilities (including water and sewer) But careful and proper due diligence review of a property’s land use, including the comprehensive plan and zoning, coupled with a purchase and sale agreement drafted for the buyer’s specific requirements, can make a big difference in the success or failure of the investment.

Derrill McAteer is an experienced land use attorney who has worked in both the public and private sector. He also holds his Florida sales associate license and previously worked as a commercial real estate agent.

How can contracts help you perform due diligence?

The proper way to obtain land for specific development is via a contingent sale contract. This kind of contract gives a generous study period (such as 60 days) for proper due diligence. Then, should the transaction continue, part of the deposit is applied in exchange for tamparealtors.org

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LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES BUSINESS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PRACTICES

meet the candidates The election to determine the 2022 Directors will begin electronically on September 20, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. and conclude on September 23, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. *Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.

Stay tuned for our Meet the Candidates event where you can mingle with all of the 2022 leadership candidates! ~ Please ensure that your most current email address is on file by logging in to your GTR Member Portal. You will receive an email the day before the election with details about the voting process.

Election ballots will be emailed to members on September 20, 2021.

LORENZO ACEVEDO Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Lorenzo Acevedo Enlisted in the Army at the age of 19. After serving around the world and country, including a combat deployment to Afghanistan, Lorenzo decided to make Tampa his new home in 2008. After retiring from the Army, Lorenzo owned and operated several businesses making Real estate his primary. After two years in the Industry, Lorenzo became licensed as a Broker and Opened Ace Street Realty Corp. Lorenzo holds a Masters of Business Administration from Saint Leo University.

NICHOLAS ACOSTA Many in St. Petersburg know the name Acosta by way of Bayfront Health St. Petersburg: Dr. Anthony Acosta was the emergency room medical director there for 46 years, until his death from cancer four years ago. Now, his son Nicholas Acosta has moved home to St. Petersburg, bringing his real estate business, Downtown Expert Realty LLC, along with him. Nick hopes to honor his family’s legacy by serving the St. Petersburg community with as much integrity and commitment as his father.

Nick launched Downtown Expert Realty LLC in Orlando in July 2020, to provide Florida families and businesses with expert, informed brokerage services. His passion for real estate, deep industry expertise, and devotion to his clients have helped to elevate the firm to a mainstay in the thriving Orlando real estate scene. Nick explains his vision for Downtown Expert Realty: “I want to create an experience like no other for my associates, customers, vendors, and everyone else that our firm interacts with."

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LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES KIMBERLY AGUILAR Kimberly is a Columbus, Ohio native. She moved to the Tampa area in 1997. She is married to Alejandro Aguilar, Jr. and they have two children, Alejandro (III) and Camryn. Kimberly became a licensed REALTOR® in 2005 and began her career at Keller Williams Realty in New Tampa. She is currently with RE/MAX Realty Unlimited in Brandon and has continued to be a top producer for the brokerage. Kimberly is passionate about real estate and finding the perfect fit for her clients. She says “Building relationships is the key to a successful career in real estate. My clients often become friends and our relationship doesn’t end at the closing table.” Kimberly enjoys volunteering in the community helping to raise funds and giving her time to support local bay area charities. She is a past President of Ye Loyal Krewe of Grace O’Malley and their fundraising efforts along with the opportunities through the Greater Tampa Board of REALTORS® foster her love of giving back. Kimberly says “Community is important, and during the pandemic we realized that more than ever.” Kimberly is no stranger to serving on local boards. She is also a past President of the Blake High School Orchestra Board, and Past President of the Kid’s Community College parent board. Kimberly looks forward to furthering her efforts, education and service to the field of Real Estate, her clients and community.

DAO ALDERMAN Dao Alderman, the REALTOR® who would always put the consumers' best interest above hers, who would want to serve than be served, who would want to be selected into the Board of Directors because she wants all the REALTORS®' voices would be heard and they would be supported by the associations at all three levels, local, state, and national while they serve their buyers or sellers to reach to the American Dreams.

ALLISON BREE In 2013, I joined the Real Estate Industry after a 7 year career at State Farm Insurance. I took on the role of Transaction Manager at By Design Real Estate Services. After 2 years of coordinating the closings for over 70 million dollars in sales, I moved forward with my own career as a Licensed Realtor. In 2017, I was determined to accelerate my career and extended my Real Estate education by receiving my Broker's License from the State of Florida.

After two years in the role as the Managing Broker at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate in Winter Haven, I made a move to Tampa to expand my business to better serve my Clients. After Eight wonderful years in this industry, I now service all of the Central Florida Area including Polk, Osceola, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. It's a joy helping my clients either in the middle of our state or closer to the Gulf of Mexico. Being a Native Floridian, I have the expertise to find the perfect area for you and your family!

I have been the Co-Chair of the Global Young Professionals Network, a 3 year Director on the Board for the East Polk County Association of REALTORS®, as well as a member/volunteer of many other non-profit groups in my area. I have received the Rising Star Award from the Association of Realtors, as well as the Silver Award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate which recognizes the achievement of my sales numbers in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, volunteering in my community, horseback riding, outdoor activities with my dogs, and traveling. As a local resident and a seasoned real estate professional, I recognize and value the trust my clients place in me and I strive every day to exceed their expectations. I am a people person who loves to help others realize the dream of homeownership by using my knowledge of the process along with my tough negotiation skills. I am passionate about the needs and goals of my clients with a focus on bringing peace of mind in each transaction.

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KEIANNA CARTY Keianna Washington Carty is a native of Montgomery, Alabama and has lived in the Tampa, Florida area since 2007. After relocating to Florida in 2007, Keianna continued her banking career as Vice President with Colonial Bank aka Branch Banking and Trust. Keianna has worked in the areas of Consumer Debt Collections, Commercial Litigation, Credit Risk Management, and Problem Loan Administration/Commercial Asset Management during her 18 years in Banking, which has led to several accolades and leadership responsibilities. In 2017, Keianna ended her banking career to pursue her dreams of entrepreneurship.

Keianna received her Bachelor of Science in Finance and Banking, as well as her Masters of Business Administration from Troy University. Keianna is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, Florida REALTORS® Association, and the Great Tampa REALTORS®, is a licensed real estate Broker Associate with a boutique firm Real Property Marketing located in Sun City Center, Florida. Keianna holds the prestigious GRI and ABR designation as well as At Home with Diversity, Military Relocation Professional, Short Sales and Foreclosure, Global Real Estate Professional, and New Home Specialist Certifications. Keianna is a Commercial Alliance REALTOR® and offers limited commercial services. Keianna is currently serving on the Florida REALTORS® Board of Directors.

Keianna will use her extensive real estate knowledge to continue to serve the public. Keianna understands both sides of the real estate purchase, which sets her apart from most agents. Keianna will guide her clients through the buying and selling process with ease because of the wealth of knowledge she has obtained.

TAYLOR CRESSWELL Taylor Cresswell moved to the Tampa Bay Area in 2015, not knowing anyone, to pursue being a full time real estate agent. Originally licensed in California in 2013, helped him navigate the ropes of starting out in a new market. Since then, Taylor has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell and invest throughout the local market. Now the focus of Taylor is helping local agents in our real estate market & managing his two brokerages, Sellstate Coastal Realty & Sellstate Legacy Realty.

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RICHARD DOMBROWSKI As the Broker/Owner of Bay Realty of Florida, Richard Dombrowski has built a successful team of 11 agents. The very first (partial) year of Bay Realty’s existence was a profitable one. Always innovating, Richard has managed to improve sales and closings year after year.

As COO/Broker of Valencia Realty, Richard enjoyed holding the title of ‘#1 Listing Agent in Florida’ for five consecutive quarters. He held as many as 325 listings while managing an administrative staff of seven and a sales staff of 30 agents. Richard recognized the need for innovative solutions to issues like vacant listings being vandalized. Reacting to the market, Richard opened Home Caretakers International to successfully combat those very issues.

After enjoying a successful on the Chicago Board of Options & Chicago Stock Exchange trading floors in Chicago, Illinois, Richard migrated to Florida. He began his career in homebuilding as a sales person with Centex Homes in 1994. With Centex, he amassed a variety of experience holding several positions within the company. His division closed 225-345 homes generating revenues of $56 million to $78 million respectively. Raising pre-tax profit from $8 million to $17 million brought the division to a ranking of #1 within the nationwide company.

Richard accepted a position as Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Ryland Homes in Tampa, Florida. In his five years there he was responsible for increasing annual sales from 425 to 1,050. He opened and staffed 22 communities in six counties with a variety of product offering that he assisted in developing. During that time, Richard established the sales & marketing budgets for the division and set sales goals to meet them.

Over the next seven years, Richard worked as a Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Region Vice President of Operations, and most recently as Division President for a national homebuilder. As Division President of the Tampa division, he increased sales by 48% by the end of the first half of 2007. Richard exceeded 2007 earnings by 20% over business plan, reduced average cycle time by 55 days to 97 days, improved customer satisfaction. His success in the business can be attributed to his ability to assemble award-winning and record-breaking teams wherever he has been.

Richard obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Eckerd College where he graduated with honors in 2014 and lives in Land O’ Lakes, Florida with his wife and daughter.

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LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES RUTH EDWARDS Ruth strives to be the best REALTOR® she can be. She is passionate about her job. She is always looking for ways to better herself. Her clients have become her friends. She's not above making a move-in day dinner for a buyer or giving a gas card to a seller moving out of state. When she meets a challenge she works to achieve the best possible outcome. Ruth has been labeled by her friends and family as "too nice", because she puts her clients right behind family in the pecking order.

However, when her clients run into an obstacle the "mama bear" comes out. Ruth works tirelessly for the ideals that she believes in. As a former paramedic, Ruth has seen many things that others never get to experience. She has delivered three babies and saved the lives of five people on the brink of death. A minister's daughter, Ruth relies on her faith to see her through the rough days. She loves to cook, laugh, read, play with her dogs and she loves her husband, her family and her country.

TINA MARIE ELOIAN An accomplished Real Estate Broker, Tina Eloian, CCIM has been a Licensed REALTOR® for over 25 years specializing in Commercial Real Estate. As a Principal owner of her own boutique real estate firm, and a Sperry Global Commercial franchise owner, Tina participates in all the stages of Commercial Real Estate, Land Development, Planning and Permitting to the final stages of construction and sales.

Tina is well-known in the commercial real estate community in the Tampa Bay Area. She is unofficially known as the “Queen of Ybor” for her many commercial sales within the Historic District of Ybor City as well as in Channelside, Tampa and Seminole Heights. Tina travels extensively around the State of Florida and Internationally to keep wellinformed on Commercial Market Changes.

Tina has specialized in the Sale and Leasing for Investors/ Users of Office, Retail, Multi-Family, Industrial, and Land assemblages. Repeatedly, Tina has orchestrated Large Land assemblages for Investment Groups and Buyers throughout Pasco and Hillsborough County. Tina has maintained herself as a consistent Top Producer.

Tina earned her CCIM designation in 2010 and is a member of the State and National chapters of the CCIM Institute.

Tina is Past President of the CCIM State of Florida 2019 & West Coast District, Candidate Development and most currently Regional Vice President CCIM FL Chapter 2020. Tina is also an active member of The Florida Gulf Coast Commercial Association of REALTORS®, Chair-Elect for Ybor Chamber of Commerce 2021, National and Florida Association of REALTORS®.

As a Tampa Native and Member, Volunteer and Past Officer of McClain Incorporated; a non-profit, Charitable organization for persons with developmental disabilities, Tina stays very active in her community with chairing activities and fundraising events.

SHAM HAJI Sammy Haji has come a long way. After moving to Tampa from New York in 1993 Sammy started out as a young man cutting hair in a local barbershop where he met a lot of people in Tampa. A few years later Sammy opened up his own haircutting business. He then purchased his first home and a few investment properties. In 2007 we had a recession and the market crashed. Sammy realized how cheap the market was compare to when he purchased his first home, he decided to get his real estate license so that he can purchase more investment properties. Sammy has been with Charles Rutenberg Realty for 8 years, he is now a full time broker associate and owns a Charles Rutenberg Realty branch office in South Tampa. Sammy graduated HCC and went to USF. Sammy was featured in his boat as a centerfold in the Florida REALTOR® Magazine for showing his clients what a great lifestyle they can have in Cory Lake Isle.

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RAY HENDRICKS Ray Hendricks is a Broker with HD Real Estate Company. He has served the Tampa Bay Area as a REALTOR® for 2 years before obtaining his Brokers license in 2019 and becoming a team lead to train other agents. In 2020, he decided it was time to strike out on his own and establish his own brand.

That new company is called HD Real Estate Company. Ray has served on the board of directors for Habitat For Humanity and served as an ambassador for The North Tampa Chamber of Commerce.

CHAR KNETSCH Char Turk Knetsch has been active in Real Estate for 27 years starting in 1994 while doing HUD open houses and then investing and flipping homes. She joined Keller Williams in 2006 as a Buyer's Agent and in 2010 joined her husband Jim Knetsch at REMAX. Jim and Char are now with EXP Realty where they work closely with both buyers and sellers. They are also both Mentors in the community. Jim with his Express Huddle and Char with her popular TAMPA BAY PITCH. Jim is a proud to be on the Grievance Committee at GTR and a Stellar MLS representative In 2019 Char added Title to her resume when accepting a position as Business Developer and REALTOR® Liaison with Brown & Associates Law & Title.

At this time she actively sponsored at Greater Tampa REALTORS® as a Gold Affiliate and became a Platinum Affiliate in 2020 earning Affiliate of the Year. She remains a platinum Affiliate and enjoys sponsoring as many classes and events as her schedule will allow. Char is also a Strategic Partner with Women's Council of REALTORS® where she enjoys bonding with President Katherine Sakkis and President elect Cyndee Haydon. In their personal life Char and Jim enjoy their 5 children and 3 Grandbabies. They are both avid tennis players competing and enjoying USTA involvement.

JIM KNETSCH Jim Knetsch has been a top producing REALTOR® as a Sales Associate, as a Broker Associate, and as a Broker of Record for 2 decades. He is a Certified Mentor, has nurtured the careers of dozens of other REALTORS®, and is always eager to share his deep knowledge of Florida REALTOR® Contracts, the Code of Ethics, and the many ways individual REALTORS® can better serve their Customers and Clients.

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LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES DANNY KUSHMER Danny Kushmer is a Fourth Generation Floridian from Hillsborough County and grew up farming various specialty crops. In the late 90’s he served as Executive Director for the Ruskin Chamber of Commercea nd graduated from the University of Florida’s Wedgworth Leadership Program for Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Later, He joined the Southwest Florida Water Management District as the Government Affairs Manager for the Central Florida and was responsible for fostering a new regional water supply authority. Danny then created the International Responsible Farming Council, an organization designed to tell the farmers story to today’s consumers.

He currently serves as partner with Florida’s Horizon, an LLC working with small business throughout the state. Danny is a REALTOR® with A & M Realty in Riverview and an Administrator for Cardinal Academy of Real Estate. He and his wife Cally live in South Hillsborough County and have four adult children and three rescue pets.

Danny serves on the Board of Directors for the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame and was a previous board of directors for the Bartow Chamber of Commerce, the George Harris Runaway and Crisis Shelter, Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, and the Lakes Education Action Drive supporting improved water quality in Polk County.

NICOLE MOODY Nichole Moody is a real estate professional for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Ellie & Associates. Licensed in Real Estate since 2006, Nichole offers her clients an outstanding level of service.Her personal experience purchasing, renovating, owning and selling property, allows Nichole to excel at every level of the real estate transaction.

Prior to earning her real estate license, and after studying to get her paralegal degree, Nichole worked for many years as a paralegal with firms whose focus was in the areas of real state and corporate law. Nichole has extensive knowledge in all aspects of the foreclosure process, short sales, reviewing and summarizing title commitments and surveys and commercial and residential real estate transactions. Combing her strong work ethic with her extensive background as a paralegal and her dedication to continued education in her field, Nichole provides an unsurpassed choice for anyone ready to buy or sell a home.

Known by clients and colleagues alike for her tenacity, honesty and fairness, Nichole also enjoys her stellar reputation as an energetic, and self-driven professional with quick, timely response to each client’s needs and concerns. Her telephone and email are always on hand. The result of that consummate professionalism is shown through her referrals from past and present clients.

TIMOTHY MOYLAN Tim Moylan has been a part of the South Hillsbourgh County community since the 1980s as a Small business owner, owning a garage, Body shop and a Primer Towing company. In 1998 Tim Sold this venture and went to work for Ford Motor Company at Local Dealer as a Commercial Sale Manager.

Reaching the upper end of Ford Sales programs for many years. Legends and Leaders and Now the new leader system. Getting Real Estate Licensed in 2006 and using this as a part time Adventure.

Working for a few great companies in South County. Tim joined Prospect Equities in 2018. This year Tim has tested and received his Florida Brokers License and his Florida Instructors License and is preparing to move full time into the Real-estate world in the near future.

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CHRISSY NIEVES Chrissy Nieves has been a licensed REALTOR® since 2013. Chrissy grew up in Tampa. She graduated from Durant High School and went on to earn her B.A. in Spanish, International Studies and Business from the University of South Florida Honors College, and her Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Tampa. Chrissy earned her Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) and Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certifications, is a graduate of the Commerical Apprentice Program, was awarded the Yellowfin Founder's Award in 2017 and was voted the Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite award for Winthrop in 2019. She is an active volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and the Hillsborough Education Foundation, a member of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board with Hillsborough County, and an active member of Greater Tampa REALTORS®.

ELAINE PUMAREJO Born September 18, 1981 in the Dominican Republic. Elaine is a FL Real Estate Broker and Instructor.

She has received two Florida REALTORS® Honor Society Awards for her overall participation in REALTOR® organizations.

Elaine started her career in Real Estate after relocating to the Tampa Bay Area with her family in 2015.

Prior to Real Estate she studied Graphic Design and Visual Communications, after graduating she worked for a major publishing house in New York City for about 10 years.

Since her early days in Real Estate, Elaine has devoted herself to her profession and her community. She has earned several National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) designations and certifications including GRI, CIPS, CRB, ABR, SRS and few others.

Elaine now volunteers in several committees and associations including Greater Tampa REALTORS®, Florida REALTORS® and The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. She also takes time to give back to the community by participating with several outreach programs. She is constantly pushing herself and others towards growth and adding value to the Real Estate industry and our community.

QUAN REMMER Quan is a new generation real estate agent with a technology background, as the real industry has evolved mixing modern technological advancement with customer service-oriented core values of dedication, communication, determination, and transparency. Quan is known for his quick-toaction, strategic thinking, and strong passion for his clients. Quan believes that ongoing continuing education improves the profession, overall image of the real estate industry, and service that REALTORS® provide to clients and the general public. Quan's passion for real estate can be seen through his continued education and commitment to community involvement earning Excellence in Professionalism - Gold Key Certification, Accredited Closing Expert Certification, Technology and Marketing Real Estate Certification, At Home With Diversity® Certification, and C2EX REALTORS® Commitment To Excellence Endorsement. Quan envisions serving as Greater Tampa REALTORS®' director as being a new fresh advocate, the voice for the members, and listening to their wants and needs from this Association because as the real estate industry changes the Association must as well.

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JUDSON VANWORP I have always had an interest in real estate. Before becoming a licensed real estate professional, I purchased homes which I renovated and later sold. Having worked with several REALTORS®, I found three attributes which set certain agents apart: thorough knowledge, regular communication, and effective negotiation. These principles formed the basis of my business philosophy. Taking the time to walk in another person's shoes, enables me to meet their needs more effectively. I give my clients the benefit of working with someone who really cares about them and their success. That's why I take the time to understand the true needs of my clients and then direct my energy to getting the results they want. I have become successful because I never lose sight of what's important to people. Your home and your best interests are my top priority. That means keeping you informed about your real estate transaction-not just telling you what is happening; but why. My commitment to doing what is best for the customer enables me to earn the trust of all my clients. They know they can count on me to assist them with the complex process of buying or selling a home. A local resident for 30 years, my knowledge of the Tampa Bay area real estate market is comprehensive. I am able to provide clients with local expertise and competitive pricing information in addition to utilizing creative marketing programs, sales techniques, and the latest technology tools. This coupled with my educational background in business management at the University of Central Florida enables buyers and sellers to take advantage of choice values quickly.

Put my hard-working, dedicated business ethic to your advantage

ROGER VERSZYLA After Roger was Honorably discharged for his 3 years’ time spend in the US Army, he then went off to college to get his degree and was offered an opportunity to spend the next 45 years working for major contractors as a business manager that cause him to locate from working in Algeria to the North slopes of Alaska and many places in-between his assignments. His responsibilities included the managing of the financial affairs of those companies, from recruiting, purchasing, OSHA compliance, contract administration, client negotiations and held accountable for every dollar spent on those projects.

Approximately 20 years ago, Roger decided to get his Real Estate and Community Association licenses and has kept them active but did not work the licenses until his retirement. Since his retirement, he has been active with his involvement GTAR and various committees. His Real Estate career has primary been focus in the management of properties, rentals, and some sales. For the last 6 years he held a seat, vice-chair, and chair on the Hillsborough County Code Enforcement Board and currently the Hillsborough County West End Code Enforcement Magistrate.

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LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES CANDIDATES FOR AFFILIATE DIRECTOR DAVID GONZALEZ As a retired Army Chief Warrant Officer out of USCENTCOM at MacDill AFB, David Gonzalez applies integrity and leadership to continue building the business his late father-in-law, John Swain, started, AcuSystem Home Inspections. David always believes in going the extra mile for his customers and his community. He has bi-lingual staff members and provides continuous training for all team members, including COVID-19 best safety practices He’s a member of multiple realtor groups, Chambers of Commerce and other professional organizations, as well as a graduate of Leadership Brandon Class of 2019.

Just as he did in his military career, David applies the highest standards to his business. He and his team are ASHI and InterNACHI certified.

The big picture planning and the attention to detail he gained as MASINT Collection Manager and other roles are skills he brings to his business and would bring the Greater Tampa REALTORS® Board. He is proud of the high-quality work he has done for home owners and REALTORS®, as well as his role in helping improve the home buying experience.

ADEOLA SHABIYI Adeola is the President and CEO of Wallay Dolsh Corporation, owner and operator of Home Clean Heroes of Tampa Bay. Home Clean Heroes brings a different take on residential and light commercial cleaning by providing personalized and professional service consistently. Adeola is also the Founder and Managing Consultant of Dolsh Consulting, a human resource consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations thrive by evolving or building the right culture, strategies, policies, processes, programs, and environment that delivers higher levels of performance. Adeola is known for his proactive partnership with business leaders and the provision of pragmatic solutions. He has been successful because of his unique combination of business acumen, HR expertise, global and local business environment knowledge, and people skills.

With a professional career spanning over 20 years, Adeola has experience leading HR for global organizations. His diverse HR and business experience have yielded expertise in Strategy, Culture, and Change Management. He also has multi-industry and geography experience in organizations with simple, complex, and highly matrix structures.

Before starting Dolsh Consulting, Adeola was Senior Vice President at Raymond James Financial and a member of the HR Executive Committee. Before joining Raymond James, Adeola worked at Citi in various roles, including SVP, North America Strategy and Execution Leader for Finance and Risk Shared Services and SVP, Human Resources Advisor for Citi Anti Money Laundering. Other roles at Citi include Sr. HR Generalist for the Citi Shared Services, in Tampa, Diversity Recruiter with the Graduate Recruitment team in New York, HR Project Manager with the Global Consumer Technology group in Jacksonville, Florida, and HR Business Partner and Compensation Analyst at Citi Dublin, Ireland. Before joining Citi, Adeola worked as HR Officer with Cadbury Nigeria, Operations Resource with Frito-Lay, Orlando, and Benefits Analyst with Hewitt Associates (Alight Solutions) in Orlando, Florida.

Adeola has a DBA from Crummer Graduate School of Business, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida; An MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management, Glendale, Arizona; a Master of Human Resources from the Holt School, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, and an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Yaba College of Technology, Lagos Nigeria.

Adeola gives back to the community by helping immigrants integrate well into their respective communities. In his spare time, he plays tennis and loves outdoor cooking.

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GLOBAL REAL ESTATE

Disruption in foreign purchase of American Real Estate

by Jennifer Lalji Everyone has been affected by the COVID-19 crisis in one way or another, no more so than real estate, particularly the international market in the U.S. Real estate accounts for nearly 1/5 of the U.S. economy, so when health concerns spread and state-at-home and lockdowns orders were enacted globally, the real estate industry took a collective breath. While buyers in the U.S. inexplicitly went on a buying spree, the same was not true of international buyers. The market felt the impact.

Sales of U.S. homes to foreign buyers fell by 31% from April 2020 to March 2021, according to the National Association of REALTORS. At just 107,00 properties, it was the lowest unit volume and lowest dollar volume since 2011.

“The big decline in foreign purchases of homes in the U.S. in the past year is no surprise, given the pandemicinduced lockdown and international travel restrictions,” NAR chief economic Lawrence Yun said in a release.

Foreign buyers also responded to the uncertainty of the American real estate market, particularly early in the pandemic. For Florida, the news was not all bad. For the 13th straight year, the Sunshine State led among top destinations for international buyers with 21% of all international purchases. California ranked second (16%), followed by Texas (9%) and Arizona (5%). New Jersey and New York tied at 4%.

Perhaps, in more good news, international buyers still believe the U.S. is a good investment. Home prices are comparably more affordable, especially for buyers in

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places like Hong Kong and London, and opportunities to use homes for vacation rentals is strong. Others, particularly Chinese buyers, seek homes for their children taking advantage of educational opportunities in the U.S. While acceptance of vaccines and lifting of travel ban restrictions are expected to have a significant impact, technology may make the biggest difference. Just as technology has supported virtual home buying in the U.S., it has been adopted internationally, helping foreign buyers feel more comfortable in their decisions.

Agents and brokers can meet face-to-face via Zoom and other platforms. From virtual video tours and 3-D model renderings as well as applications such as Google Maps and Google Duo, consumers globally have more access from their homes to U.S. markets than ever before. Juwai, a Chinese website for buyers of overseas property, says it now features more than 5,000 virtual tours. Every aspect of the home buying journey from walk-throughs, negotiations, contractual signings and closings can take place without ever setting foot on a property from nearly anywhere in the world.

Further, the impact of new work from home opportunities by global disruptors remains to be seen.

Jennifer Lalji is the Communications Coordinator at Greater Tampa REALTORS®.

Profile of International Buyers in Florida Highlights from Florida REALTORS 2020 Profile of International Residential Real Estate Activity ®

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JUNE 2021 Single Family Homes

JUNE 2021

JUNE 2020

% Change

2,294

2,089

9.8%

$335,000

$275,000

25.5%

Median % of Original List Price Received

100.7%

98.7%

2.0%

Median Time to Contract

5 Days

28 Days

-82.1%

Inventory (Active Listings)

1,537

2,791

-44.9%

Months Supply of Inventory

0.8

1.6

-50.0%

JUNE 2021

JUNE 2020

% Change

667

626

6.5%

$230,000

$333,472

-11.7%

Median % of Original List Price Received

100.0%

97.9%

2.1%

Median Time to Contract

5 Days

28 Days

-82.1%

Inventory (Active Listings)

351

993

-64.7%

Months Supply of Inventory

0.6

2.0

-70.0%

JUNE 2021

JUNE 2020

% Change

5,253

4,850

8.3%

$331,888

$269,000

23.4%

Median % of Original List Price Received

100.0%

98.1%

1.9%

Median Time to Contract

5 Days

29 Days

-82.8%

Inventory (Active Listings)

3,708

6,579

-43.6%

Months Supply of Inventory

0.8

1.6

-50.0%

JUNE 2021

JUNE 2020

% Change

1,856

1,600

16.0%

$230,000

$192,000

19.8%

Median % of Original List Price Received

100.0%

96.8%

3.3%

Median Time to Contract

7 Days

37 Days

-81.1%

Inventory (Active Listings)

1,186

3,425

-65.4%

Months Supply of Inventory

0.7

2.5

-72.0%

Closed Sales

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Median Sale Price

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Single Family Homes Closed Sales Median Sale Price

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CALENDAR NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of courses. Course dates and/or locations are subject to change.

Visit TampaRealtors.org/calendar for the most up-to-date information on GTR courses and to register.

August 2021 August 4

Commercial Pitch – LIVE STREAM Noon - 1:30 P.M. Commercial Pitch is great way to "pitch" your commercial listings to other agents and match your sellers and buyers needs while building rapport and creating success.

August 5 CARE Core Class: Land – LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. In this session, we will jump into the nuances of Land.

CARE Elective: Vacant Land Contracts – 3CE – LIVE STREAM 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. August 9 - 10 GRI 103 - Maximize Your Profitability - LIVE STREAM 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. This is a two-day course that covers finance, negotiating and counseling.

August 9 Video Marketing Expert Secrets LIVE STREAM 10 A.M. - Noon Ignore the "3 Video Violations" and your video marketing efforts will actually HARM your business more than it will help.

August 10 Build Wealth Representing Investors and Becoming One Yourself - LIVE STREAM 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. The one-day course looks at how practitioners can adapt core real estate skills and learn new skills to serve clients.

Get the most out of your FREE SavvyCard Member Benefit! LIVE STREAM 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. August 11 - 12 Technology & Marketing Real Estate Certification (TAMREC) LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

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August 11 Working With Today's Hyper Connected Consumer - 3CE LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - Noon All about the changing communication needs of today’s consumers.

Double your Revenue, Business and Free Time in 2021 with IXACT Contact - LIVE STREAM 10 - 11 A.M. IXACT Contact will help you with tips and systems to get organized, automate your marketing and enable you to earn more money and work more efficiently.

Social Media Superstar - 4CE LIVE STREAM 1 - 5 P.M. August 12 How Tech Can Ruin Your Business - 3 CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - Noon This session is intended to help today’s REALTOR® steer themselves and their clients’ through the perilous legal, online and social media world, plus personal and computer safety tips.

REALTORS® Tech Toolbox - 4CE - LIVE STREAM 1 - 5 P.M. By attending this course you will get advice from an expert on how to pick the right Mobile Devices, Apps & Internet Service Provider, Office/Contact/Lead Management Software, etc.

August 17 Exploring Commercial Financing - LIVE STREAM 8 A.M. - Noon How To Stay Out Of Real Estate Jail - 3CE 9 A.M. - Noon

Learn ways to follow policies and procedures that ensure you are following the rules and regulations of the Real Estate Commission.

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Get the most out of your FREE SavvyCard Member Benefit! LIVE STREAM 1 - 2 P.M. Understanding Buyer Broker Agreements and How to Implement Them - 3CE 1 - 4 P.M. Understand how written agreements protect both the customer and the brokerage.

What Every REALTORS® Should Know - LIVE STREAM 1 - 4 P.M.

The course provides an overview of Florida Housing’s Homebuyer Loan Programs.

Growing Your Global Business through Expos - LIVE STREAM 1 - 5 P.M. This course will cover the important areas of planning and exhibiting at a global expo.

August 18

Understanding Reverse Mortgages - 2CE - LIVE STREAM 1 - 3 P.M. In this class, professionals will learn about the three types of reverse mortgages recognized by the fed government along with the pros and cons of each.

August 20 Working with HOAs and Condo Associations - LIVE STREAM 1 - 5 P.M. In this course, we will review the major information about HOAs and COAs. August 23 Buying and Selling Environmentally Challenged Real Estate - 4CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. In this course, you will learn about the most common environmental issues.

August 24 Professional Success Code of Ethics - 3CE - LIVE Transaction By Transaction STREAM 3CE - LIVE STREAM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. 9 A.M. - Noon Get the most out of your FREE This course will teach you about SavvyCard Member Benefit! business etiquette, common LIVE STREAM courtesies, proper attire, the 1 - 2 P.M. Golden Rule and so much more.

Core Law - 3CE - LIVE STREAM Basic Negotiating Skills 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. for Today’s Real Estate August 30 Professional - 4CE - LIVE STREAM

5 Steps to Define Your Brand 1 - 5 P.M. 1 - 2 P.M. This course examines the During this session we'll learn art of negotiation and what to define a message that helps it can mean for a real estate you attract the right customers professional when practiced correctly. for you while giving you an edge against your competition.

August 19 August 31 Get Found on the Internet Using Resort & Second Home Google AdWords Part 1 - LIVE Specialist - 6CE - LIVE STREAM STREAM 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. 8 A.M. - Noon Virtual Pitch Session - LIVE Identify strategies for building STREAM a rental property business or 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. assessing the investment value Join other REALTORS® from of property. around Tampa Bay on the third Get the most out of your FREE Thursday of every month for our SavvyCard Member Benefit! REALTOR®-to-REALTOR® open LIVE STREAM house PITCH to promote our 1 - 2 P.M. listings to each other's Buyers!

CALENDAR September 2021 September 1 - 2 Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) - 8CE 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. The two-day program educates REALTORS® on how to profitably and ethically serve the real estate needs of the fastest growing market in real estate, clients age 50+.

September 1 A Guide To Managing Short Term Rentals - 4CE - LIVE STREAM 8 A.M. - Noon It’s important to understand the laws, regulations and day to day operations and requirements.

Commercial Pitch - LIVE STREAM Noon - 1:30 P.M. September 2 Clarifying Service Animals 3CE - LIVE STREAM 8:30 - 11:30 A.M. Understand what Florida Statutes says regarding service animals.

September 3 Stage to Sell What Every Agent Should Know - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. The course comes with over 50-staging tips that agents can use immediately.

September 7 RPR Commercial Investment Property Analysis - LIVE STREAM 10 - 11 A.M. Learn why RPR is a commercial practitioner's secret weapon.

Get the most out of your FREE SavvyCard Member Benefit! LIVE STREAM 1 - 2 P.M. September 8 - 9 Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) - 8CE 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. This two-day event consists of two classes - The Power Negotiator's Playbook and Advanced Field Negotiations.

September 13 The 90-Day Business Plan – Executing Massive Action - LIVE STREAM 10 A.M. - Noon Strategies that are relevant to the current market AND that are actually executable.

Code of Ethics - 3CE– LIVE STREAM 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. September 14 Launching Your Professional Property Management Business PPMA Certification 9 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals required to run a professional property management business.

Get the most out of your FREE SavvyCard Member Benefit! LIVE STREAM 1 - 2 P.M. September 15 CARE Elective: Financing Options – LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. This CARE elective class will detail the ins and outs of commercial financing options that you will need to know to assist your clients and customers.

Fundamentals of Working with Residential Investors - 3CE LIVE STREAM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. After taking this course, REALTORS® will be able to prove to investors that they are the agent to do business with!

Working with the Senior Citizen - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. This course will discuss ways in which agents can be of great service to this exceptional group of buyers.

September 16 Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) - 7CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Learn how to evaluate the existing real estate market to take the guesswork out of pricing homes.

Virtual Pitch Session - LIVE STREAM 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Join other REALTORS® from around Tampa Bay on the third Thursday of every month for our REALTOR®-to-REALTOR® open house PITCH to promote our listings to each other's Buyers!

September 17 Code of Ethics - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Realtor Safety=Smart Business - 2CE - LIVE STREAM 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Understand the safety steps to follow when going on listing appointments, showing appointments, and holding open houses.

Core Law - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. September 20 - 21 Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) - 8 CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. This two day course provides a comprehensive foundation of skill development, training and resources to help real estate professionals represent the interests of sellers in today’s marketplace.

Streamlining Your Property Management Business - 4CE 1 - 5 P.M. Gain insight into the new consumer of today who wants information immediately and has new ways of finding out what they need to know.

September 23 Exploring Commercial Real Estate - 4CE - LIVE STREAM 1 - 5 P.M. We will explore the differences and introduce you to key commercial concepts, terminology and resources designed to assist your success in commercial real estate.

September 28 At Home with Diversity - 7CE LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. An educational experience designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry.

Get the most out of your FREE SavvyCard Member Benefit! LIVE STREAM 1 - 2 P.M. September 29 ACE Elite Buyers Agent Boot Camp - 4CE 1 - 5 P.M.

This course will help agents to improve their relationships with Affordable Housing Solutions: buyers, help them to get buyers What Every Realtor Should to commit, and help them avoid Know - LIVE STREAM being second-guessed by their 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. customer.

Get the most out of your FREE September 30 SavvyCard Member Benefit! LIVE STREAM Negotiating to Close - 4CE 1 - 2 P.M. 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. September 21

September 22 FGCAR Hillsborough Virtual Pitch Session- LIVE STREAM 8:30 - 11:30 A.M. Creating a Service-Driven Property Management Operation - 3CE 9 A.M. - Noon Learn to create multiple sources of income streams from full property services.

This is a no-nonsense boot camp on how to fight for your customer and yourself.

Check out the CE Shop, GTR’s online education partner at TampaRealtors.org/ ce-shop

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WELCOME

New Brokers* & Members

May 22 - July 22, 2021

New members who join after July 22, 2021 will be recognized in the July/August issue. *New brokers are highlighted in yellow.

1ST Class Real Estate Gulf to Bay Dominique, Loudy Rahman, Sofia 3 Degrees Realty Ribley, Bianca 3 Percent Realty Services Joseph, Rupesh Tiwarie, Rajendradat 360 Realty Of Tampa LLC Rybicki, Jessica Marie 54 Realty LLC Kanicki, Brian McNeff, Tessa Menendez, Mariah 7th Ave Realty LLC Rodriguez, Alexander Action 100 Realty Medina, Joseph Align Right Gulf Coast Clay, Amanda Ellen Garcia, Ivan Karppe, Linda King, Raymond Letona, Lorena Stokes, Kiffney Villasmil, Ana Align Right Realty LLC Benoit, Mario Craig, Carmelita Islam, Mohammed Martin Rodriguez, Claudia Stoltz, Amaya Vega Hernandez, Marianne Align Right Realty Riverview Finnegan, Jennifer Haynes, Arjune Rodriguez Taboada, Yeilyn Ryan, Christopher Align Right Realty South Shore Burciu, Lidia Desir, Judy Esch, Roxanne Puni, Toa Taylor, Brittany Align Right Realty Westshore Cartaya, Jose Roberts, William Allen Gray and Associates LLC Gray, Allen Allison James Estates & Homes Roman, Martha Allure Realty LLC Giorgio, Karla Ameri Dream Home Realty LLC Sanchez Elias, Leonel Sosa Martinez, Gretter Amerivest Realty Beeman, Andrew Ark Realty Galdos, Yajaira Attain Real Estate Contreras, Lupe Avanti Way Realty LLC Pompei, Andres Avenue Homes LLC Orama, Jorge Avista Bay Realty LLC Hernandez, Olga

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Vasquez, Nurys Bahia International Realty Bates, Janelle Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Ellie & Associates Jackson, Denise BHHS Florida Properties Group Birthisel, Caroline Brown, Michael Carrera, Shirley Farkas, Cameron Hakky, Shelaan Jordan, Colin Kurtz, Colleen Martinez De La Cruz, Oscar Matthews, Marva Mook, Carter Nadeau, Ashley Nunno, Talia Rummells, Melissa Santiago, Christopher Santucci, Kimberly Toujague, Chad Blue Sky Tampa Bay Realty Giel, Marsha Boardwalk Realty Associates LLC Kissell, Brittany Christian Brainard Realty Santos Garbutt, Sandra Brewer Realty Varghese, Mathew Brown Capital Real Estate Brown, Jennifer BTI Realty LLC Masis, Jose Buy N Rent Free Now Inc. Saoud, Abderrahim Buyers Home Store Setteducate, Bernadette Capital Int'l Realty LLC Bastardo, Andres Carrion Global Solutions LLC Carrion, Ramon Centro Real Estate Callahan, Samuel Century 21 Affiliated Benitez, Michael Frueh, Jonathan P Golak, John Hernandez, Gary Khanom, Rashida Taylor, Pamela Century 21 Beggins Enterprises Anderson, Delroy Belmontes, Emil Skibitsky, Vladimir Webb, Tiffany Wiles, Michael Century 21 Elite Locations Inc. Fermin, Yovira Hatter, Ashton Mendoza Sanchez, Ana Century 21 Executive Team Ayyad, Abdul Rahman Century 21 Link Realty Inc. Davis, Sharon Jones, Jonathan Larkin, Desjane´

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Rolinski, Courtney Soomro, Sikander Ali Century 21 List With Beggins Chaumont, Lucie Seddon, Ashley Torres, Hector Wilson, Summer Century 21 Rosa Leon Arzuza, Zikiu Cavigioli, Teresa de Rodriguez, Arneyda Guerra Valverde, Yosvanys Uribe, Nancy Champa Bay Realty LLC Frees, Nadine Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. Becerra, Michael Buckalew, Larry Farrar, Julie Frederick, Mark Johnson, Garrett Kelley, Fredrian Krohn, Michele Lochner, Robert Loege, Zena Macedo Tarazona Rodriguez, Natalia Chirino Real Estate Seijo, Livan Choice Appraisal Williford-Hayward, Erica Clef Realty Brown, Jeremy Coast 2 Coast Realty Beckwith, Ronni Coastal Properties Group International Bursey, Scott Daane, Bryan Dunton, Patricia Coldwell Banker Dolphin Realty Smith, Robin Coldwell Banker Figrey &Son Res Rodriguez, James Edward Coldwell Banker Pickett Fences Realty Goldberg, Edna Goldberg, Howard Coldwell Banker Realty Bright, Bridget Curcio, Katelyn Flair, Dorothy Mendez Goitia, Asdrialys Romeo, Kimberly Scolaro, Michelle Coldwell Banker Residential Alonso, Luis Brown, Charles Foster, Kenneth Hurtado, Tatiana Lopez, Peter Maiden-Fountain, Zachary Miranda, Niubis Rosado, Veronica Serra Tencajoli, Michelle Smith, Andrea Smith, Nina Zera, Paul

Compass Florida LLC Marsh, Ethan Copeland Morgan LLC Young, Bryan Curtis Real Estate Services Dubois, Christelle Dalton Wade Inc. Bell Jr, Lewis Bryant, Andrew Carolla, Michelle Chester, Kristen Gonzalez, Damaris Patel, Jayni Rios, Ivan Wallace, Katalina Dennis Realty & Inv. Corp.

Bell, Mark Davis, Denton Lamplugh, Kelly Rivera, Dennis Desires Realty Clark, Saundra Dream Homes Realty Garcia Rivero, Anairsy Durrance & Associates Kissel, Robert Ruane, Sean Easy Street Realty Florida Inc. Kim, Yvette Eaton Realty LLC Gary, Cadi Epic Realty Group International Inc. Esquen, Elena Huskey, Cain Silva Arevalo, Julia Willits, Justin EquityPro Tampa Bay LLC Lahnoudi, Sarah Excellecore Real Estate Inc. Emory, Chad Exit Bayshore Realty Green, Sabrina Klebaur, Lauren Zhu, Shuhua EXP Realty LLC Aleman, Yanelis Alvarez, Lisbet Anismatta, Amanda Baysdon, Michael Bork, Marcy Chambliss, Kenneth Cinello, Louis Collins, Phyllis Edwards, Erika Ely, Roger Evans, RaVonne Gomez, Francesco Goodrich, Jeremy Green III, Eric Jackson, Alvin Jones, Chera Jones, Christopher Lawson, Brandon Looser, Darren Mercado, Daisy Noack, Nathaniel Nunez, Luis

WELCOME Phan, Adrainna Rindle, Jacob Roberts, Shannon Savona, Sheena Taylor, Tami Tessner, Savannah Thomas, Tatishka Tice, Lisa Torres, Lizedny Weiss, Jamie Wingard, Joshua EZ Choice Realty Carrega, Darlene Lopeznino, Camilo First Fla. Rlty. of Tampa Bay Garcia Echevarria, Yaneisy First In Real Estate LLC Birr, David Flip Side Realty By Design Howe, Michael Florida Capital Realty Ayoub, Mohammed Florida Executive Realty D'Abramo, Jason Sagastume, Patricia Webb, Brian Florida Luxury Realty Inc. Al Obaidi, Taha Whitehead, Rickemy Florida Property Brokers Realty Group LLC Melley, Kyle Tovey, Megan Florida Realty Brooks, Stacey Castor, Jesula Florida Realty Investments Ettouati, Youssef LaBrake, Ian Turner, Ronda Fontana Realty Inc. Cardona, Jairo Zacarias, Roberto Friends Realty LLC Aguila Meneses, Vladimir Cortes, Claudia Gongora Montoya, Dianelis Gonzalez, Yuliet Futrell Realty Inc. Blakeslee, Christine Leach, Casey Future Home Realty Inc. Bell, Garrett Coello, Yuliya Genstone Realty Caldwell, Steve Graystone Real Estate Moore, Samantha Ogletree, Dyani Green Star Realty Inc. Brown, Wesley Robinson, Vicki Harbour Island Realty LLC Angelilli III, Ernest Angelilli, Brandy HomeSmart Dethlefs, Nick Gardner, Michael HomeSphere Realty LLC Trujillo Munoz, Katherin Hometown Realty of SW Florida Jordan, Elsie HomeTrust Realty Group Lagares, Andrea Machado, Ambar Rivera Navarro, Samuel

Rodriguez Sanchez, Jorge House Ways Realty & Associates Castellano, Cameron Linares, Denise Impact Realty Tampa Bay Avina, Jasmin Bailey, Brandon Crowell, Spencer DeParis, Sofia Gay, Deandrea Graxirena, Gabriella Jones, Lael Kunze, Cyrus Lezin, Nadley Maldonado Pacheco, Lorraine Maldonado, Maria Mireles, Lizbeth Rivera, Miguel Santos-Martinez, Dameain Scalise, Victoria Tahiraj, Dritan Ulloa, Luis Intl. Realty Plus-Tampa Bay Flowers, Christian Investment Realty Prentice, Pamela Jennifer Bronson Bronson, Jennifer Joe Walker Realty LLC Resendiz, Linda JPT Realty LLC Cintra, Jose Corvo Hernandez, Yoandry Martinez, Ariel JT Realty & Associates Calvillo, Laura KaSa Realty LLC Baker, Francesca Keller Williams - New Tampa Celestin, Snyder Cepero, Daymi Cicchetti, Amanda Copeland, Alexis Ferwerda, Logen Gainer, Jessica Hiddemen, Robert Santana, Laurent Singleton, Anthony Smith, Vincent Soares, MeLinda Velez, Jonathan Wilson, Tamara Keller Williams Realty Aponte-Quiles, Emanuel Balta Lopez, Arianna Blankenship, Charles Bryant, Felicia Corbin, Dominique Garcia, Christopher Gordon, Brenton Greaves, Kim Hires, Kiara Ibanez, Dionesia Miley, Sara Suarez, Michael Thayer, Robert Thompson, Michelle Tishler, Jennifer Walker, Latisha Keller Williams Realty- Palm Harbor Czapla, Lucyna Mcilwain, Chrystian Keller Williams Realty S.Shore Arroyo, Dalton Combs, Jordyn Coville, Troy

Grainger, Kimberly Hartigan, Karen Hornback, Nathan Huskey, Thina Khvedelidze, Ekaterine McClelland, Joshua McCray, Jonnae Rosen, Stella Ryan, Brandi Walsh, Ashley Keller Williams Realty South Tampa Anias Laguna, Anieska Bianucci, Colleen Brown, Jonathan Clark, Michael Harrison, Joshua Morris, Michael Ohsiek, Danelle Royak, Luke Saleh, Mustafa Simms, Meg Sloan, Jenna Thomas, Joel Tran, Ngoc Keller Williams Tampa Central Adams, Eric Diaz, Jessica Donovan, Krista Gordiani, Saidee Manley, Erin Martinez Suarez, Amado Salomon, Farrah Stoker, Marisa Keller Williams Tampa Prop.

Aranzabal Giordano, Carri Edwards, Shakori el Bakkouri, Saad McElroy, Philip McIsaac, Alexandra Sanchez, Kimberly Stack, Krystan Vera, Karina Wehlage, Paula Zentkovich, Michael Key Realty Advisors Inc. Avila Jr., Rigoberto Keystone Property Consulting Firm Johnson, Sarah King & Associates Real Estate LLC LaFountain, Joseph La Rosa Realty Prestige Lovelace, Dasia La Rosa Realty St. Petersburg Chunoo, Rochelle La Rosa Realty The Elite LLC Almodovar Hoyos, Coralie Feliciano, Ana M Hernandez, Madahis Savittiere, Natasha Vega, Erick La Rosa Realty LLC Hernandez, Diana Hogg, Paul Lantes Realty Group LLC Cardoso, Mairoby Las Palmas Real Estate LLC Cintero, Lianne Laura Ferguson Realty Chapman, Tameika LG Realty Associates LLC Acevedo, Jose Luis Ling Realty LLC Maszak, Matthew Loguercio Real Estate Services Almonte, Ivonne

LoKation Schmidt, Toni Lombardo Team Real Estate LLC Burton, Alice Hamilton, Dane Knepper, Hope Lugo Realty & Associates LLC Persad, Alisa Mark Spain Real Estate Brickner, Toni Howes, Duane Westbrooks, LaShundra Whitaker, Renato Martinez 2 & Associates of Flo Cortes, Eva MC Homes Realty Inc. Ramirez, David McGrath Poppell & Co. Inc. Jenkins, Shellie McPeak Realty Group Inc. Bailey, Kurt Mekah Bragdon, Mia Michael J Nunes Nunes, Michael Mihara & Associates Inc. DeNovellis, Christine Military First Real Estate LLC Hamilton, Rhonda Stivey, John Millennial Management Group LLC Hawthorne, Aloyn Ms Speedy Real Estate Brokerage LLC Williams-Shepherd, Cheyenne MVP Realty Associates Honaker, Nicole MVP Realty Associates LLC Stoner, Amanda Nest Real Estate Company Inc. Hall, Marcia NextHome Bay Area Experts Boyle, Christine Wilkins, Gary Omega One Properties Inc. Fulse, Melissa One Realty Services of Florida Zerilli, Kathryn Out Fast Realty & Investments LLC Castel, Sonja Gutierrez, Lorynn Kloter, Darryl Marinez, Arleny Meister, Eric Pimienta, Karen Palermo Real Estate Prof. Inc. Burkard, David Palm Realty LLC Jones, Haylie Paradise Realty and Investment Group Inc. Aguilar Mojena, Abdel Leyva Gomez, Yasneliz Marquez Melendez, Yadriel Partnership Realty Inc. Calle Ariza, Tatiana Trochez Alvarez, Angela PCS Realty LLC Wolfe, Kimberly People's Choice Realty Svc LLC Calandro, Daniel Gavilan Escalona, Armando Granados, Mateo People's Trust Realty Bugner, John Keith, Koya

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WELCOME

New Brokers* & Members Continued Pier Ridge Realty McGown, Allison Pineywoods Realty LLC Dojka PA, Kenneth Loving, David PinPoint Realty Group LLC Murray, Courtney Platinum Properties of Florida LLC Willers, Nicole Preferred Shore Hawley, Rider Larkin, Stacey Premier Realty of Tampa Deathe, Jennifer Doty, Justin Roles, Quinton Sharma, Nityanand Spack, Mary Jo Prime Realty of FL LLC Jimenez, Roseann Martin Romero, Gladys Progress Residential Prop Baggett, Dana Quicksilver Real Estate Group Dasrat, Chandra Waite Re/Max Action First of Florida McKnight, Ray RE/Max Collective Nowak, Larissa RE/MAX Premier Group Curry, David Bryan RE/MAX Realty Unlimited Chambers, Melissa Real Living Casa Fina Realty Amis, Justin Daviadoff, Daniel Weil, Megan Realty Blu Lee, Bobae Realty Property Group LLC Giardina, Cindy Reaves Real Estate Professionals LLC Kuhn, Clayton RedFin Corporation Gladfelter, Matthew Katsaros, steve McFarland, Darby Miner, Lorna Scalzo, Alfredo Schmidt, Devin Thomsen, Ian Rest Easy Realty Powered by Sellstate Speal, Bonnie Rick Salisbury Salisbury, Rick Rivera & Associates Realty Hoyos, Aleyda Pulido, Joel Robert Slack LLC Alderson, Robert Desimone, Carlo Grandez, Diego Morales, Allison Ruiz Realty Services Inc. Arevalo, Maria Sandstone Realty Group LLC Gothard, Justin Nestor, Joseph Pecoo, Lloyd Sellstate Legacy Realty Liriano, Giovani

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Signature Realty Associates Anderson, Vanessa Brown, Shaundra Hernandez, Shannnon Smith & Associates Real Estate Anderson, Robert A Freeman, Julia Ulrich, Kevin South Perla Realty LLC Rodriguez, France Star Bay Realty Corp.

Buckner, Tanecia Stofel & Associates Realty Streiff, Kimberly Sunbay Real Estate LLC Fanto, Gina The Aldrich Agency Real Estate LLC Pham, Duy The Perfect Pad Keene, Emily Tomlin, St Cyr & Associates LLC Brewer, Whitney Jones, Kendrix Killebrew, James Moore, Denise Topaz Realty LLC Gomez, Clemencia Gonzalez, Marco Lopera, Cindy True Realty Group Curran Bordin, Sarah Turning Leaf Realty Lube, Manuel US Realty Hub LLC Santana, Jarrett Vicki Springer Sparks, Dale Vintage Homes Realty Hall Gagnon, Courtney Weichert REALTORS Yates&Assoc.

Anthony, Kenneth Santos, Selma L Weichert Realtors-Brandon Realty Falcon, Karla Larsen, Cody Mangroo, Diana William Raveis Real Estate Kisselback, Erin WNS Realty Group LLC Smart, Farah Stover, Angela Wright Davis Real Estate Lanteigne, Meghan Xcellence Realty Inc. Burnett, Gregory Oliver, Ronecia Rodruguez Garcia, Yaselis Xpress Property Resource Inc. Vanthenapalli, Sudeer Yany Realty LLC Campos-Gomez, Misleiby Leiva Basulto, Alfredo Martinez, Thaimi Yellowfin Realty Williams, Tracey

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A Belief in Being The Best

Florida Realtors® has embarked on a historic statewide effort to place a constitutional amendment regarding affordable housing on the 2022 General Election ballot. This amendment would guarantee that the portion of the taxes charged on documents like deeds and mortgages will only be used to make homes and apartments safer and more affordable for seniors, low-income and moderate-income Florida residents. The intended purpose of these funds is that they be used for housing programs, but for nearly two decades the legislative process has resulted in billions of these dollars being used for non-housing projects.

Voting YES for the amendment would make sure these funds only go to affordable housing projects— but first, we need to get the amendment on the ballot!

Take Action Now and Sign the Petition Today!

AFFILIATE CORNER

Find your balance. Get involved.

TAMARA KIEHL Affiliate Director

I had the honor of speaking with the March Affiliate of the Month for Greater Tampa REALTORS® (GTR) Kenneth, or has his friends and associates know him, Kenny, McLaurin.

In a time when all events were canceled and networking turned exclusively to Zoom events, Kenny immersed himself and began immediately to build relationships, which led to being awarded Affiliate of the Month in March of 2021. Being an owner of his own company, our meeting was first thing in the morning. He is a Michigan native from the Ann Arbor area. Kenny ran and operated a successful home inspection company in Michigan for eight years before deciding it was time to exchange the white snow for white sand. He and his wife found themselves in the Tampa area and loved it! His company, McLaurin Inspections, does both Residential and Commercial Inspections. Here’s how the interview went:

the same goal in the transaction. It is also about getting involved. You have to do more than just put your name in a directory. People have to know you. Talk to you. See you. Even though it was a bit challenging doing 2020 with the online events, I made sure I showed up. And, not only showed up, but participated. Every month I made the time to participate in at least one event.

Me: How long have you been a member of GTR?

Me: In your opinion, what is the most important thing to focus on as an affiliate member? Why?

Kenny: For one year and three months. We moved from Michigan in March of 2020. One of the first things I did immediately was join the Greater Tampa REALTORS®.

Me: A lot of affiliates vie for the recognition of Affiliate of the Month. Tell me about being Affiliate of the Month in March.

Me: What advice do you have for a new affiliate member?

Kenny: You have to get involved. And by involved, I mean talk to people, get to know them and let them get to know you. People will send you business when they know and trust you. It is all about relationships and partnerships.

Build your core team. You will find that everyone will support each other.

Kenny: Find your balance. Get involved. This is a community where everyone is working toward a common goal. And, along the way you will find your business growing.

Kenny: It is all about relationships. Building trust and partnerships. The relationships and partnerships I build with area REALTORS®, lenders and others in the industry help to propel my business. We are all trying to reach

Congratulations to our Affiliate of the Month: June: Johnathan Brown - Utility Helpers July: Vanessa Rodriguez - Run Forever Run

Welcome New Affiliate Business Partners!

Joined between May 18 - July 14, 2021

AcuSystem Home Inspections Representative: Bobby Gann and Todd Schrader AmeriSpec Inspections Services Representative: Tim Kish AWD Property Inspections Representative: Holly Voght

Home Fast Funding Inc. Representative: Joseph Moran International Pest Management LLC Representative: Ruben Rodriguez OnTime Inspectors Representative: Magdi Salim

Beryl Project Engineering Representative: Jack Funk

Search2Close Representative: Kevin Alexander and Katlyn Holland

Eagle Property Inspections LLC Representative: Davis Barnett

Silver Bay Lending Representative: Cristina Badias

Home Access Financial Representative: Carrie Gordon

Suncoast Home Inspections Representative: Joseph Anthony

Vandyk Mortgage - The Justin Kelly Team Representative: Hunter Locke Waterside Inspection Representative: Lloyd Tillmann Waypoint Property Inspection Representative: Wismy Cadey and Stephen Spicker WIN Home Inspection - Lakeland Representative: Adam Potter

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AFFILIATE DIRECTORY

May 18 - July 15, 2021

Use this directory as a resource for products and services. Affiliates join monthly, so check each issue for updates. You can also search the online Affiliate directory by visiting tamparealtors.org. Special thanks to our Diamond Affiliate Partner: Tampa Bay Times, our Platinum Affiliate Partners: Brown & Associates and Plexus Groupe; our Gold Affiliate Partners: Pillar to Post Home Inspections and our Silver Affiliate Partners: Cardinal Roofing, Get the Facts Home Inspections, GTE Financial, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage and VanDyk Mortgage - The Justin Kelly Team.

Diamond Partner is highlighted in purple. Platinum Partners are highlighted in blue.

Gold Partners are highlighted in yellow.

Silver Partners are highlighted in gray.

If you’re an active Affiliate and you don’t see your information listed in the directory, please contact Marisa Knight at marisa@tamparealtors.org.

1031 Exchange Old Republic Exchange Company Janet Schaum 1410 N Westshore Blvd.

Ste. 800 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-849-2816 | oldrepublicexchange.com

Attorney/Legal Services Brown & Associates Law & Title PA Barbara Brown 11373 Countryway Blvd.

Tampa, Florida 33626

813-892-5959 | brownlawandtitle.com Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC Jessica Deane 324 S. Hyde Park Ave. Ste. 325 Tampa, FL 33606 813-467-7500 | berlinpatten.com Gilbert Garcia Group, P.A. Michelle Gilbert 2313 W. Violet St. Tampa, Florida 33603

813-443-5087 | gilbertgrouplaw.com Law Office of Michael A Ziegler, PL: Debt Fighters Michael Ziegler 217 N. Lois Ave. Suite 201 Tampa, FL 33609

813-225-3111

attorneydebtfighters.com Phelps Dunbar LLP Derrill McAteer 100 South Ashley Drive Suite 20 Tampa, FL 33602

Thomas E. Feaster, Florida Supreme San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Union Thomas E. Feaster James Quirk 12542 Curley St. 114 South Tampania Ave. Tampa, Fl 33609 San Antonio, Florida 33576

813-404-6580

Cleaning Home Clean Heroes of Tampa Bay Adeola Shabiyi 12902 US 301 S., #4008 Riverview, FL 33778

813-295-8440

homecleanheroes.com/tampabay

Closing Gifts Cutting Edge Gifting Alex Couture 1712 Foxwood Dr. Garner, North Carolina 27529 813-965-3317 | cuttingedgegift.com

Contractors/Construction Clear-View Companies LLC David Bunker 3224 E State Road 60 Valrico, FL 33594

813-657-2090

tampabuildingcompany.com

Credit Unions GTE Financial Tabitha Roach 711 E. Henderson Ave. Tampa, Florida 33602

813-871-2690

813-472-7554

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352-588-2732 | sacfcu.org

Financial Services Bradford Tax Solutions/Bradford and Company Robin Smith 1050 Northgate Dr, #351 San Rafae, California 94903

415-892-6058 | bradfordtaxsolutions.com Health N Prosperity Enterprises Danielle Wainwright 6301 Newtown Cir #A4 Tampa, FL 33615

813-210-0558

moneymaxaccount.com/freetoprosper

Housing Finance Authority Mark Hendrickson 601 E Kennedy Blvd.

27th Floor Tampa, Florida 33602

813-272-5254

Synovus Bank Rebeccah Cagno 4003 W. Neptune Street Tampa, Florida 33629

813-343-5525 | synovus.com

Health & Wellness GHC Solutions Gahana Pleteau 612 S. Ware Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33619

301-266-0434

Home Inspection Pillar To Post Home Inspectors Scott McGarrity 8850 Alafia Cove Drive Riverview, Florida 33569

813-685-7573

Get the Facts Home Inspection Joe Svehla 867 W Bloomingdale NO. 6118 Brandon, Florida 33508

813-785-4620

getthefactshomeinspection.com

360 Home Inspections Scott Randolph 13325 Antonio Way Dade City, Florida 33525

352-588-2184

A&M Home Inspections Mounir Zoubaa 911 Wynnmere Walk Ave. Ruskin, Florida 33570

813-690-8917

AcuSystem Home Inspections David Gonzalez 5668 Fishhawk Crossing Blvd.

Ste 120 Lithia, Florida 33547

813-361-8802 | goacusystem.com

All County Home Inspections Inc. Andrew Suarez 3087 Anderson Snow Rd. Spring Hill, Florida 34609

352-796-1304

Alpha & Omega Inspections Headquarters Erik Pyle 510 Willow Run Lakeland, Florida 34813

863-581-9998

AmeriSpec Inspection Services Justin Guzman P.O. Box 3393 Apollo Beach, Florida 33572

813-442-1080

amerispechillsborough.com

Any Home Inpsection Services David Counts P.O. Box 360265 Tampa, Florida 33673

813-545-4799

At Ease Property Inspections Gilbert Valentin P.O. Box 16188 Tampa, Florida 33687

813-999-0630 | AtEaseFL.com

Attention To Detail Home Inspections Steven Milek 31530 Marchester Dr. Wesley Chapel, Florida 33543

BetterView Home Inspections LLC Adams Fletcher 706 Millifold Pl Brandon, Florida 33510

813-255-7666

betterviewhome.com

BLT Inspections Brandon Testone 2806 Pine Club Dr. Plant City, Florida 33566

813-777-9848 | bltinspections.com

813-469-1788 | atd-homeinspections.com

Blue Star Inspections Troy Martin 2847 Nichols Road Lithia, Florida 33547

AWD Property Inspections Holly Voght 12335 Vestavia St. San Antonio, FL 33576 727-337-3036 | awdinspects.com

Buyer’s Guide Home Inspection Jonathan Brown 2712 Lenna Ave. Seffner, FL 33584

813-967-7212

270-799-3012

Bay Area Home Inspections LLC Shane Dollman 4612 South Lois Ave. Tampa, Florida 33611

buyersguidehomeinspection.com

Bayshore House Inspections Andrew Cunningham 3008 W. Fair Oaks Ave. Tampa, Florida 33611

813-333-6263 | chiefhomeinspections.com

813-727-8827 | bahi.biz

813-625-6176

BayshoreHouseInspections.com

Bennett Property Inspection Kevin Bennett 4106 W San Juan St. Tampa, Florida 33629

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Chief Home Inspections Richard Hyland 804 Sutton Ave. Brandon, Florida 33510

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16112 Cape Coral Dr. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Valencia Lakes in Wimauma: Like new Florence model in the premier gated community of Valencia Lakes! $30K+ in post-builder upgrades, including a new water heater (2019). This home features tile throughout the main living area, volume ceilings, beautiful light fixtures throughout, granite countertops, water softener, reverse osmosis drinking water filtration system, a split open floor plan, with an enclosed paver patio, and tile roof. This 1,864 sq.ft. home was listed for $319,000.

Keller Williams South Shore / Cathy Griggs This luxurious Mediterranean home on a large lot is on the outskirts of Plant City, where many strawberry fields are located. While some may think a rural city isn’t the place to find large executive or manor homes, Plant City has plenty.

Small town feel, real home values and strategic location Plant City is suddenly having its moment in the sun

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724 & 732 28th Ave. N. 6 bedrooms, 5 baths Crescent Heights in St. Petersburg: Double property plus income.

Consisting of two homes and three separate apartments with a connected courtyard, this property is very unique. Some features include a heated pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, raised garden area, and storage. Minutes to downtown St. Petersburg, shopping, and highways.

This 5,466 sq.ft. home was listed for $1,299,000.

Smith and Associates / Collette Richardson-The Richardson Group

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$275,000

832 Florida Ave. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath Palm Harbor: Location! Location! Location! Walk to Sunset! Move-in ready Palm Harbor home. Wonderful opportunity to purchase a home on premium double lot near downtown PH. 3 bedroom + bonus room/1 bath home completely updated, new A/C, new cabinetry, new granite countertops, new flooring, paint, appliances. This 1,085 sq.ft. home was listed for $275,000.

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5020 Bayshore Blvd., #801 3 bedrooms, 3 baths Commodores Cove Condo in Tampa: This newly renovated unit features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a large entertaining area, a family room as well as an office/library. This condo comes with two designated parking spaces, private storage units on the same floor of the unit, and access to the building’s private pool. This 2,970 sq.ft. condo was listed at $624,900.

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It’s harvest time in Plant City, and the smell of fresh strawberries hangs in the air thick as jam, sweet enough to taste. Just flick your tongue in the breeze and see.

The plump red berries are what most people imagine when they think of Plant City, and while strawberries are indeed king in the World’s Strawberry Capital, there’s something else in the air these days: the scent of success wafting through the rural community.

After years of just “being there” east of Tampa and mostly unnoticed, save for the week of the Strawberry Festival, it seems homebuyers have all suddenly taken notice of Plant City, which appears to be enjoying its moment. Seems these days, just as the plump, red berries are picked in the Plant City fields, homebuyers more and more are picking Plant City.

Wayne Wiggins, owner-broker of Plant City Realty, Inc., understands. He’s generation number five in Plant City, and he’s been wondering when people would finally get it—when they would figure out there’s a lot more to Plant City than just its famous fruit.

“Builders have finally discovered us,” said Wiggins, who concentrates his real estate business there.

He notes that new housing is booming, more is coming and the supply of pre-owned homes is low due to high demand— something driven by more working families choosing the town ideally situated midway between Tampa and Orlando

Photos by Nick Stubbs It’s harvest time in Plant City, which is famous for its strawberries and the annual Strawberry Festival, which runs Feb. 27 to March 8 this year.

work centers. Add the ease of commuting in either direction to value pricing, an abundance of country charm, and an old-fashioned, small-town feel, and the rush to Plant City is more than understandable, said Wiggins.

“As I like to say, we’re having our 15 minutes,” he said.

Wiggins’ Plant City ancestors go way back (some slung muskets in the Civil War). A town street bears his family name.

It’s changed over the years, but Wiggins said despite the surge in growth, no one need worry that development will spoil Plant City. Its leagues of guardian residents and founding families are smart, the city’s leadership and planners are just as sharp, and wise enough to control growth using good ol’ “common sense.”

New people coming sometimes may have a tendency to try and make their new hometown into the one they came from, Wiggins lamented, but Plant City leaders—its movers and shakers—have a “way of tempering that,” and they jealously protect Plant City’s wholesome, country character, Wiggins said.

The new chapter in Plant City began when improving the city’s parks, streets and revitalization efforts downtown began to “get traction,” he said. When

the nation’s largest builders began to show up, things began to really roll. Companies like DR Horton and Pulte Homes are building in the city, and Plant City has annexed parts of Hillsborough County to accommodate some of that building.

Seems the builders like Plant City as much as the families buying their new homes, something Wiggins attributes to the fact that the city works so well with developers.

Plant City officials are “friendly,” is the best way Wiggins said he can put it, at least compared to Hillsborough County. By friendly he doesn’t mean easy and willing to give away the store. He means easyreasonable—easy, practical and realistic.

The planning and building process is “less cumbersome; they use common sense and decisions are made based on what is a good idea,” said Wiggins.

Plant City’s new homes are now known as some of the best values going. Young families can get into new 3/2 Plant City homes for around $200,000, Wiggins said. If you’ve got $300,000 to spend, count on that home being a “really nice one.” At the low end of the pre-owned market, an older family home that needs some fixing might come in below

$150,0000. A large mobile home on enough land for livestock can be had for $150,000 to $200,000.

The problem is demand exceeds supply, Wiggins said.

Still, prices remain stable and comparatively attractive. He does advise having financing in order, as considering a deal too long could mean watching it get scooped up by a better prepared buyer.

The pre-owned market is a diverse mix of historic woodframe farmhouses and small bungalows, to large, two-story executive and manor homes on acreage that push $1 million.

For those who imagine Plant City is poor farm country, think again, Wiggins said.

“Plant City is not a poor town,” he said. “There’s a lot of old money and new money” and many homes are valued between $500,000 and $1 million.

Be it a mobile home or a mini mansion, what one can’t put a price on is the smalltown feeling Plant City exudes, said Melissa Poage, an agent with Signature Realty who grew up there. It’s grown over the years, but retains its smalltown charm, she said, something rare these days.

“It’s still America’s small town,” she said of Plant City.

“It’s community-minded, family oriented; it’s just that it’s grown.”

Many who grew up in Plant City leave for careers only to return years later, she said, adding it’s the kind of place with the power to call one back. home“It’s comforting, towny, yet it’s close to everything,” she noted, referring to the easy drive into neighboring Tampa. Many who live there commute to work in Tampa, St. Petersburg or Orlando, she said. It’s a safe place, kid friendly, the schools are good and it has the wide-open country spaces that are a sure cure for urban claustrophobia. People know each other, and it’s

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