Tampa REALTOR® Magazine - July/August 2020

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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GREATER TAMPA REALTORS®

Grow Your Global Business Without a Passport PAGE 12

Meet the Candidates PAGE 14

CODE OF ETHICS 9 • MARKET STATS 25

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AFFILIATE BUSINESS DIRECTORY 38

CONTENTS

JUlY - August 2020

3 MESSAGE FROM YOUR CEO A Summer to Remember

Grow Your Global Business without a Passport

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Meet the Candidates

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Get to know the members who are running for 2021 GTR Board of Directors positions PAGES 14 - 24

No Boundaries with Technology PAGES 12 - 13

6 REALTORS® IN ACTION RPAC Major Investors

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ODE OF ETHICS C Disclosure When Buying on Own Account

10 YPNDEN

Tips for New REALTORS® to Get Involved in Global Real Estate

25 LOCAL MARKET STATS

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

30 CALENDAR

Classes and Events

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The Real Estate Industry Around the Globe How COVID-19 has Affected the Global Market PAGE 26

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Community Outreach Rises Above

32 MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS New REALTORS® and Brokers

37 AFFILIATE CORNER

Overcoming the Challenges

GTR Members Helping Local Causes PAGE 28

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

a summer to remember Embracing the New Normal As I write this today, it has been just over four months since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Our day -to-day lives as we knew prior is no longer. We have adapted and embraced the new normal in many areas and I feel we are more efficient and more passionate of others than ever before.

Virtual Reality - Earlier this year I wrote of the INMAN Connect 2020 conference that I attended in NYC, the tools and resources of the virtual world were discussed and how we would become more efficient in utilizing all that was available to us. Who knew this pandemic would force us to utilize a good amount of these great resources to become better and more competitive in our profession?

Many of you took the opportunity during the initial phase to strengthen your knowledge through education and collaboration of panels, online conferences and so many more opportunities. Congrats to you! We no longer are caught up in traffic jams, it is broadband jams…the virtual world of technology has become our greatest tool in the toolkit. If you are not zooming, you are not working. We can take a listing through a Zoom presentation and feel like we are sitting at the kitchen table with our clients. We are embracing video technology to publish to the world and keep our clients safer while marketing more efficiently.

Real Estate Deemed Essential - This was huge for us in real estate. Our legislators lobbied for us to remain essential as other industries were shut down, this is a true testimony of our REALTOR® Party at work on our behalf. Visit tamparealtors.org/rpac for more information. We must also remember to respect our position in the community as we go about our business. Remember to protect yourselves, your clients and consumers by being proactive with PPE and supporting the CDC guidelines. This is so important for everyone, please remind REALTORS® not following the guidelines of the importance to remain safe and essential for our industry.

The future of real estate is promising as economists feel there will be continued enthusiasm in the market. Builders confidence is back to the optimistic pre-pandemic mindset, our market statistics for our geographic area continue to rise, demand is very strong due to many contributing factors, including the lowest mortgage rates in 50 years to those locally who have realized as they have had to work from home and need more space for their families. Also, consumers relocating to Florida are executing their plans sooner than they had planned due to the pandemic. I am hearing consumers share that they realize life can change

at any minute, live your best life today! The demand is outperforming the supply! We are, as of the latest stats, below two month’s supply. Use your tools to reach out and educate your clients and sphere of influence of the market demand and the opportunity for them to consider listing their home in a safer and more efficient manner to move up or downsize. It is all about timing.

Greater Tampa REALTORS® Association Actions - I am thrilled with the actions of GTR. Throughout this year, our association has pivoted to adapt and exceed the members expectations. To name a few: the virtual learning at a higher level, collaboration offering our members more opportunities than ever before, charitable housing initiatives and a media campaign on public awareness encouraging consumers to utilize the services of a REALTOR® and that a professional REALTOR® is equipped and knowledgeable to follow the CDC guidelines ensuring to the best of their knowledge the safety and consideration of the consumer.

I leave you with a couple of additional thoughts and areas we are focused on today: Elections - Voting - please let your voice be heard in our association elections and our local, state and national elections before us. Get involved and take the time to vote, IT MATTERS! Racial Injustice - We as members of the community and REALTORS® are championed with building better communities. It is time we confront our history of racial injustice and acknowledge all our cultural needs in order to move forward. We are global LOCALLY! Be safe, be well and be productive. Together we’ve got this!

DARLENE DAVENPORT 2020 President

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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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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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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

COVID-19 Association Update During this time of uncertainty, the Greater Tampa REALTORS® (GTR) wish you and your families well. We will continue to extend support in helping you serve your clients. Be sure to monitor our website, emails and social media for updated information. Stay safe.

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ARE EXTENDED TO THE FAMILIES OF: Elena "Gia" Padilla (Align Right Realty Riverview) who passed away in May.

Richard Damschen (Keller Williams Suburban Realty) who passed away in July.

Joseph Interbartolo (Century 21 Birchwood Realty) who passed away on July 12 at the age of 81. Joseph was the Founder, Broker and President of Century 21 Birchwood Realty.

Congratulations to Jennifer Zales who has earned the distinguished achievement of being ranked among the top 1,000 real estate agents and teams in the United States by the 2020 REAL Trends “The Thousand” report published in The Wall Street Journal. She is an agent with the Tampa Westshore office of Coldwell Banker Realty.

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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 2019 paid investments.

3 Easy Ways to Get Involved in REALTOR® Advocacy Today!

Vote Did you know that 93% of REALTOR® Party Champions won in 2018 state and local elections?

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Ann Thompson

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Visit tamparealtors.org/ vote-today to register!

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Invest Did you know that 34% of REALTORS® participated in RPAC and there were 11,071 Major Investors in 2019?

Learn how you can invest in your profession at tamparealtors.org/rpac.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE

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Rest assured your Association is here for you. Staying abreast of all the latest developments, we quickly mobilized our entire operations to enable our members can meet the new normal. To keep you informed of the latest news, our staff added a COVID-19 page to the GTR website. In addition to the site including REALTOR® business changes from our state and national associations, staff sought information related to Safer-at-Home, economic assistance and resources from our county, state and national governments.

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MAY/JUNE 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION ITEMS

The following items were acted upon at the May 2020 Meeting: ✓ Amend MOU with RCF to strike the portion of the sentence 1 that states “ to renegotiate for 2021." ✓ Accept the MOU with amendment ✓ Accept Finance’s recommendation to close both the Wesley Chapel and Brandon locations based on extensive financial research provided by staff while GTR still maintains support to our members in that area. ✓ Members are welcome to comment at each association meeting and will be heard prior to the Committee Consent Agenda. Speakers will be granted up to three minutes to address the meeting. When 5 or more speakers wish to speak during the meeting, the Chair may reduce the time per speaker. All speakers must check in with the Association staff at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. The Chair reserves the right to modify the speaking time based on the circumstances of any individual meeting. ✓ Forward the revised policy for Meeting by Electronic Means to the Board of Directors for approval and adoption into GTR Policy and Procedures/Rules and Regulations.

The following items were acted upon at the June 2020 Meeting: ✓ Endorse Adam Grenville for D6 Disrict Vice President. ✓ Move forward with using Oasis payroll services. ✓ Include free membership to the global council for all new GTR members. This would retroactively include all new members who joined from January, 2020 to today. Moving forward, Tampa Bay Global Business Council would offer free membership to all new members for the remainder of the year. ✓ Sponsor the annual Hillsborough County Political Dinners at the $10,000 level and the Pasco County Political Dinners at $5,000. Funds will come from local funds. ✓ Recommend Incumbent Bob Henriquez for Hillsborough County Property. ✓ Recommend Incumbent Andrew Warren for State Attorney for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit with full funding. ✓ Recommend Incumbent Craig Latimer for Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections with full funding. ✓ Recommend Incumbent Steve Conafor Hillsborough County School Board Member, District 1 with full funding. ✓ Recommend Incumbent Lynn Gray for Hillsborough County School Board Member, District 7 with full funding. ✓ Recommend Michael Scionti for Circuit Court Judge Group 19 with full funding.

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COVID-19 ADDENDUM FAQs

CODE OF ETHICS Disclosure when Buying on Own Account

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lient A consulted REALTOR® B about the value of a lot zoned for commercial use, saying that he would soon be leaving town and would probably want to sell it. REALTOR® B suggested an independent appraisal, which was arranged, and which resulted in a valuation of $390,000. The property was listed with REALTOR® B at that price. Shortly thereafter, REALTOR® B received an offer of $366,000 which he submitted to Client A, who rejected it. After the passage of four months, during which no further offers were received, Client A asked REALTOR® B if he would be willing to buy the lot himself. REALTOR® B on his own behalf, made an offer of $354,000, which the client accepted.

Months later Client A, on a return visit to the city, discovered that REALTOR® B had sold the lot for $375,000 only three weeks after he had purchased it for $354,000.

Client A complained to the Association of REALTOR®s charging that REALTOR® B had taken advantage of him; that he had sought REALTOR® B’s professional guidance and had depended on it; that he could not understand REALTOR® B’s inability to obtain an offer of more than $366,000 during a period of four months, in view of his obvious ability to obtain one at $375,000 only three weeks after he became the owner of the lot; that possibly REALTOR® B had the $375,000 offer at the time he bought the lot himself at $354,000.

the lot was overpriced. The buyer who purchased the lot for $375,000 appeared at the hearing as a witness and affirmed that he never met REALTOR® B or discussed the lot with him prior to the date of REALTOR® B’s purchase of the lot from Client A. Questioning by members of the Hearing Panel established that REALTOR® B had made it clear that his offer of $354,000 in response to his client’s proposal, was entirely on his own account.

The panel concluded that since REALTOR® B’s own purchase was clearly understood by the client to be a purchase on his own account, and since the client’s suspicions of duplicity were proven to be unfounded, REALTOR® B had not violated Article 4 of the Code of Ethics.

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: When do I use the regular extension rather than the COVIDspecific addendum?

A: • If the parties need a nonCOVID-19 related extension • If the parties want to extend performance of an obligation that has already passed or expired • If the parties wish to extend the short-sale approval time period or date

Q: If my customer sends the COVID Addendum to the other part, the other party MUST sign it, right?

A: No, as with any addendum to a contract, both parties must sign/ agree to the terms in order for it to be effective.

At the hearing, REALTOR® B introduced several e-mails from prospects that had been written while the property was listed with him, all expressing the opinion that tamparealtors.org

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

YPNDEN

Tips for New REALTORS® to Get Involved in Global Real Estate

When it comes to global real estate, Greater Tampa REALTORS®’ Young Professionals Network is no stranger!

Our association’s Global Subcommittee provides opportunities to increase knowledge of the everchanging real estate industry. Many of our YPN Members take advantage of these opportunities and successfully add it to their skill sets.

Each year, our members have the opportunity to participate in various events such as trade missions, global forums, targeted meet and greets, selfdevelopment classes and other activities. These events have a direct correlation and purpose as to how agents not only increase their skills, but it serves as a means to increase and promote their business. Last year, some YPN members attended a Trade Mission to Dubai. They were able to gain first-hand real estate experiences in the Middle East. They met with developers, toured many new projects, discussed investment opportunities, learned about the culture and even received a designation to do business in Dubai.

Global is a great avenue to grow your real estate business. Most new REALTORS® do not realize that individuals around the world execute various real estate transactions here in the United States. Many international buyers view the U.S. as a safe place to invest in real estate due to our private property laws. It is our job to network with these international buyers and sellers and help facilitate their real estate transactions.

With today’s technology and social media, it has never been easier to connect with individuals worldwide.

Social media platforms like Instagram are great for connecting and developing global relationships. Today there are many international buyers doing business in the United States without ever having to step foot here.

YPN Committee Member Yolanda Hodges is very involved in global real estate and has three tips on how you can work with international customers and grow your business.

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1. Tap into your sphere of international friends and colleagues. They can be a great resource for referrals.

2. Use technology to your advantage. There are many tools you can incorporate into your business model such as video and 3D walking tours to eliminate the need for customers to see property in person.

3. Once travel restrictions are lifted, travel and take mini vacations. When you get to your destination meet up with a local REALTOR® and see how you can benefit each other. Also, meet with business owners and share the benefits of purchasing property in your market.

Global real estate does not have to be difficult and you do not necessarily have to speak another language to be able to conduct it. We have a great group of diverse YPN members that are in some form involved of global real estate. We encourage you to follow GTR on Instagram & Facebook and watch for future events coordinated by YPN and Global.

Sherman Milton III (Florida Heritage RE Group LLC) is the Vice Chair of the 2020 Young Professionals Network.

Find us on Facebook & Instagram @TampaYPN

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Grow Your Global Business without a passport No Boundaries with Technology

by Anand Patel

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hink back to your last handful of real estate transactions. Chances are, at least one of those customers originated from another country.

Tampa Bay is home to a diverse range of cultures from all over the globe. Our membership at Greater Tampa REALTORS® is also indicative of this diversity. As your 2020 Chair of the Global Subcommittee and the Tampa Bay Global Business Council (TBGBC), I have had the opportunity to truly see and appreciate this diversity firsthand. Our diversity has allowed us to tap into our membership’s talents and resources as we continue growing what the TBGBC can offer our members.

COVID-19 has forced all of us to reevaluate how we do business and to pivot quickly. Through the use of tools like Zoom, we have re-discovered how truly connected we can be with each other around the globe and continue to do business. Want to introduce a potential foreign buyer to your global team of experts such as immigration attorneys, CPAs and currency exchange professionals? It can all be done via a quick Zoom meeting, allowing you to further build trust with your global customer before they even set foot in Tampa Bay. How many of you have now made 3D tours as part of your standard marketing offering to limit the amount of foot traffic in your seller’s home? Tools like Matterport and Zoom are not new and have been readily available for quite some time, but we have quickly realized the benefits of integrating these tools into our business practices. And frankly, these practices will most likely stick around long after COVID-19 is behind us as we have found them to be quite beneficial.

TBGBChas been no different and has also adapted allowing us to continue to build momentum the first half of 2020. Below are just a few of the highlights the TBGBC, through the direction of the Global Subcommittee, has accomplished this year:

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Prior to the pandemic in February, we, along with Florida REALTORS® and surrounding associations, were fortunate to host a delegation of real estate professionals from Spain at the Columbia Restaurant for lunch followed by a tour of Jeff Vinik’s development in the Water District.

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We have hosted monthly virtual educational sessions to educate GTR members on global real estate.

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In conjunction with Florida REALTORS®, our council members participated in a virtual in-bound trade mission with Canadian real estate professionals seeking to do business in Florida. This provided a great opportunity for us in the Tampa Bay area to showcase that there is more to Florida than just South Beach and Mickey Mouse!

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We formed a formal partnership with Pinellas REALTORS® Organization's (PRO) Suncoast Global Council to offer classes and events to both memberships without having to join both councils.

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osted two virtual Certified International Property H Specialist (CIPS) designation institutes giving our council members the foundation to build a solid global business.

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Offered the At Home with Diversity (AHWD) certification in partnership with PRO and the Real Estate For All Alliance to educate the council about the diversity of homeownership.

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Created a podcast highlighting specific countries and how we can do business with them by tapping into the diverse backgrounds of our council members.

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osted global happy hours with participants H from all over the country as well as Canada.

COVID-19 has reminded us that with technology, there are no borders or boundaries! We are limited only by our imaginations on what type of programming and events we want to create for our members. With that, we are looking to set up virtual trade missions with key markets that purchase in our area. We are initially looking into a virtual trade mission with Toronto and will then look at other markets such as Panama, Brazil and the Dominican Republic.

This is an exciting time to be a part of the TBGBC and we’d love for you to join us so you too can seize the global opportunities that surround us. Feel free to reach out to our Global and Commercial Coordinator, Javin Nededog, at javin@ tamparealtors.org. If you are ready to join our council (annual membership is just $25 and gives you access to programs hosted by the Suncoast Global Council as well), visit our council website at tamparealtors.org/tbgbc. Also like us on Facebook (@TBGlobalBusinessCouncil) and join our FB group ( Tampa Bay Global Business Council) to stay up to date on upcoming events and programing. With your involvement, we look forward to an even greater second half of 2020 and beyond…all without needing a single stamp on your passport!

Anand Patel is the Broker of NextHome Discovery. He is the Chair of GTR's Global Subcommittee.

LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES BUSINESS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PRACTICES

meet the candidates The election to determine the 2021 Officers and Directors will begin electronically on September 21, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. and conclude on September 24, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

Mingle with all of the 2021 leadership candidates after the August General Membership Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 6 via Zoom. Register at tamparealtors.org/gmm. ~ Ensure that your most up-to-date email address is on file by logging in to your GTR Member Portal. Election ballots will be emailed to members on September 20, 2020. *Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by position.

CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT RUTH BRYSON Ruth joined GTR in 2001 after serving over 23 years in the U.S. Army where she achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She is a seasoned leader with the ability to quickly adapt to changes and make sound decisions under the most trying circumstances. She worked as a realtor with a large brokerage until 2012 when she established Bryson international Realty LLC.. Ruth served and continues to serve at the local, state and national levels. Currently serving as the 2020 vice president, chair of property managers forum, and a member of finance, governmental affairs, events, professional standards, bylaws and global committees/subcommittees. She served as the 2019 secretary and as a director in 2017 & 2018. Appointed to Florida Realtors board of directors since 2017. Member of the following Florida Realtors committees: Global Business Committee, Property Management Breakout Group and Forms Content Committee. She was appointed by not one, not two, but 3 national Association of Realtors presidents to serve as the president liaison to El Salvador. Currently serving on NAR Global Business and Alliances Committee as well as on the board of directors.

She served on the 2019 CIPS Advisory Board and the Global Alliance Advisory Board from 2014 to 2016. Ruth is a strong believer in the value of education. She is a graduate of Florida Realtors 2017 leadership Academy. Earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville AL and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Golden Gate University, San Francisco CA. Designations and certifications include: CIPS, CRS, GRI, SRES, MRP, RSPS & AHWD. Her major goals are to provide programs, tools and services to help members succeed during certain and uncertain times, ensure transparency and accountability in decision making, position GTR as the recognized and authoritative source for global real state and to enhance professionalism and profitability of members. She believes GTR exists for the members and will listen and learn from members. she is committed to inclusion and collaboration.

Ruth is a proven leader who will ask the tough questions and has the courage to make fact based decisions in the best interest of the members.

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LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES

CANDIDATES FOR VICE PRESIDENT STACY DILLARD As the Broker of The Real Estate Shop, Stacy Dillard knows how important it is to have an open-door policy, create a collaborative culture, provide support, guidance, resources, and the most relevant industry information. She understands that when a Broker is empowered with support and the most current information, they contribute to agents’ higher standards of professionalism through effective tools, systems, skill building and innovation. Stacy recognizes that the real estate industry has advanced exponentially over the past few years and it is evident that the innovation will compound upward over the next 2 to 3, at a rate more aggressive than ever experienced before. Strategies of the past will not serve the industry of the future. She believes that those who intentionally operate in a cutting-edge position of growth, education, and cooperative leadership, will expand their businesses, and succeed at levels beyond previously possible. She further believes that the opportunity to influence the change, rather than trying to catch up with it, is at a pivotal point now and if we lack directed intention and actions to progress, we may allow the changes to reduce our ability to serve customers, clients, and the public with the integrity and excellence they deserve, and we are capable of.

“As Vice President, I am determined to increase association communication and collaboration with Brokers. I will use the position’s strong voice to ensure that, collectively, we are successful in expanding members’ opportunities to thrive with every changing circumstance presented.”

Stacy is the Broker/Owner of a boutique real estate company. She believes that continuous, progressive education is the path to higher levels of professionalism and standards of service. Stacy is C2EX endorsed by the National Association of REALTORS®, has earned the National Association of REALTORS® GRI®, ABR®, SRES® designations, plus MRP® and PSA® certifications. She is a graduate of the D6 Leadership Academy, has earned the Florida REALTORS® Honor Society award, and is a Sterling R Investor. She has served as a Florida REALTORS® Director since 2018, on the Florida REALTORS® Forms Content Committee and is serving as a member elected, 2019-2020 Greater Tampa REALTORS® Director. Stacy has served many committees, including as Chair of the Grievance Committee. Stacy is known for enthusiastically consulting and mentoring other agents and brokers and is always happy to help a fellow broker succeed or navigate a new challenge.

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CANDIDATES FOR VICE PRESIDENT CONTINUED JAY QUIGLEY Jay Quigley is a Tampa native who is a Broker Associate in the Tampa Palms office of Florida Executive Realty. Currently completing his term as your 2020 Secretary, Jay now ask for the opportunity to continue serving you as he seeks election as your 2021 Vice President for Greater Tampa REALTORS®.

Jay believes that his record as a leader makes him the ideal candidate for Vice President. In the past, Jay was instrumental in forming the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association, a professional nonprofit association for paralegals. He served on that Board of Directors for almost a decade and proudly served as its President. During that time, Jay also served on the Hillsborough County Community College Paralegal Advisory Board and he’s been certified as a Guardian ad Litem for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit.

Jay believes that ongoing education not only improves our profession, but also improves the service that we REALTORS® provide to the general public. He has successfully earned the following credentials: ABR®, C2EX®, CNE®, GRI®, PSA®, SFR®. In short, Jay is passionate about promoting professionalism! In 2019, Jay achieved the goal of obtaining his Real Estate instructor license. In that same year, he was awarded the Edward T. Starr Award for Outstanding Committee Leadership which, at the time, he was serving as the Chair for the Professional Development Committee and the Technology Committee. In 2020, Jay became a Faculty Member for Florida REALTORS®.

Locally, Jay is completing his third year on the Board for Greater Tampa REALTORS®. He serves on the Governmental Affairs Committee and the Technology Committee. On the State level, Jay is completing his third year as a Director for Florida REALTORS® and serves on the Emerging Technology Committee. Jay also serves on the Board of the REALTORS® Care Foundation.

During the last five years of service, we have seen many great changes for the members of Greater Tampa REALTORS®.

From the numerous education classes being offered virtually to the David Knox video library, your leadership continues to seek and bring great value to you, our valued members. In these times of uncertainty and change, continuity in leadership is vital. As we begin crafting a new 3 year strategic plan for our Association, Jay believes he has earned a seat at the table.

On September 21st, Jay humbly requests you cast your vote for Jay Quigley as Greater Tampa REALTORS® Vice President for 2021.

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TAMPA REALTOR® • July - August 2020

LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES

CANDIDATE FOR TREASURER TOM SCAGLIONE Tom is an energetic, highly motivated, technically proficient and dedicated professional embarking on a new path of client service in our new mobile economy.

Tom has spent more than 22-years in the architectural design and construction industry as a designer and a general contractor; in addition, more than 33-years as a Real Estate Professional both selling and marketing homes in the Tampa Tri-County Area with ideas and concepts through creative solutions for the benefit of meeting all his client's needs.

As the Florida REALTORS® 2018 Associate REALTOR® of the year and the Greater Tampa REALTORS® 2012 REALTOR® of the year, Tom puts that experience and knowledge to work for you.

Tom’s priority is, and has always been, to listen to the members wants and needs to ensure that the services path taken accomplishes your goals, not his. Tom’s first and only job is to provide you with the services and knowledge to accomplish this.

Tom has consistently been recognized for cultivating relationships between clients/customers and cooperation with other agents resulting in customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Tom has served as the: • • • • • •

2018 / 2020 / 2021 President of the REALTORS® Care Foundation 1973 / 1974 State President of the Florida Residential Designers Association now K/N/A the American Institute of Building Design 2000 President of the Greater Tampa REALTORS® 2006/2007 President of the My Florida Regional MLS N/K/A Stellar MLS 2001 District Vice President of the Florida REALTORS® 2000 Board Director of the National Association of REALTORS®

Looking forward to serving as your GTR 2021 Treasurer.

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LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES CANDIDATE FOR SECRETARY JOE PEREZ Joe joined Greater Tampa REALTORS® in 1983. He has served on the Greater Tampa REALTORS® Board of Directors as the 2017 President, as Vice President in 2003 & 2015, and several times as a Director. He was a long-standing member of the Florida REALTORS® Director (2001 - 2018). Joe serves on the Governmental Affairs, Building, Professional Development, and Technology Committee (2009 and 2011 Chair). He also served on the REALTOR Care Foundation of GTAR as a Board of Director.

Joe was the 2014-2015 President of Stellar MLS (known at the time as My Florida Regional MLS) and served as Vice President, Treasurer and MFRMLS Board of Director. He also serves on the Emerging Technology Committee at Florida REALTORS®. Joe's goal is to keep GTR the association others look up to, in the state and the country. He hopes to help GTR to advance in the real estate industry because the market is changing, as is the way business will be done.

CANDIDATES FOR DIRECTOR DAO ALDERMAN Dao Alderman is the real estate broker for the past 12 years in residential and commercial real estate in Tampa Florida. She’ providing the real estate services to either buyers or sellers. She’s also property manager of her own rental properties. She is active member in Commercial Alliance Committee, Global Real Estate Council, and Government Affairs Committee with the Great Tampa REALTORS® Association (GTR). She’s also active and member in similar committees in Florida Association and National Association of Realtors (NAR).

She believes she must involve and be active with the Associations in all three levels, because she has seen the positive outcomes from the Associations as much as to the realtors, who are involved and volunteered with these associations. The realtors can bring in the voices, and suggestions for the improvements, or changes, in the legislative regulations, and laws at the local, or at the state, or even to the national level. These regulations and laws can impact positively to real estate owners, citizens, and investors in Florida.

Dao Alderman is running for the position of board directors. She believes She would have the opportunity to present the voices of the GTR members, whenever they have concerns, wishes, or suggestions back to the board of directors.

These ideas can be combined into working programs for the members.

Dao Alderman believes the GTR members are the assets to the Associations, the Association should always support, and provide to the members the real estate related educations, the technology to increase and generate the business to the members, and the opportunities to network with other realtors in all levels, to stabilize the real estate markets while assisting the consumers with the upmost professional, ethical, and efficiency.

Vote for Dao Alderman into the board of directors, she would be the voice of the members to the Great Tampa REALTORS® , she would be devoting member to the successes of all members in real estate. She appreciates all the REALTORS® , and staffs of Great Tampa REALTORS® Association, who are her great supports and friends.

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LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES CANDIDATES FOR DIRECTOR CONTINUED JEAN DORAZIO Jean is a third generation native of Florida and the Tampa Bay area.

Selling residential and commercial real estate, land development for a major developer and working in the title industry has given her valuable experience and insight into many aspects of real estate.

As manager of a successful real estate office with over 30 agents for 6 years, she had the opportunity to gain knowledge by solving problems and making transactions work for agents and customers.

Formerly a Senior Vice President for the Florida operation of a national Fortune 500 corporation, Jean has the experience to bring her business, management and real estate knowledge to Greater Tampa REALTORS® and be a valuable contributor to the organization’s growth and member relations.

She is currently an active REALTORS® serving the Hillsborough and Pasco markets. She has served on the Board of Directors for Greater Tampa REALTORS® several times.

Her 2020 GTR activity is Vice Chair of Professional Standards and member of the Finance Committee and well as several task forces formed this year. For Florida Realtors, she serves on the Professional Development Committee and the Faculty Development Committee and is a Florida Realtors Board of Director. As a Life Director for Tampa Bay Builder Association she has experience in the building industry, as well. She also teaches Code of Ethics and Greater Tampa REALTORS® New Member Orientation.

Jean has been a REALTOR® in Florida for over 35 years, also a licensed real estate instructor and an approved instructor for Florida REALTORS®. The National Association of REALTORS® has approved her to teach REBAC courses, as well.

In summary, her background of multiple roles in real estate, real world experience and the desire to serve Greater Tampa REALTORS®, make her a great candidate for a Director in 2021.

JO EASTON Josephine “JO” Easton has been a Licensed Realtor in Florida for over 41 years. She is a Proven Leader, Member Driven and Community focused. She volunteers locally as well as holding many positions Local, State and National. Her agenda is a simple one, help her peers by mentoring and guiding and encouraging them to take as many educational classes as possible. She has been president of this Board (GTR) as well as a small Board/Association and State President of RRC/CRS, WCR Tampa President and she has always pushed to do what is best for all the members. We all win when we help one another by sharing what we have learned Local, State and National.

She continues to work on and with Affordable Housing as well as keep up with Legislation not only for our Profession but also for issues that affect our everyday lives. She really enjoys helping on the Governmental Affairs, Professional Educational and Global Committees Local (GTR) and FR State. She says we have to keep up with the changes and her goals are to make sure that every member knows all the benefits that are here for them. The Association has helped many receive their designations and certifications. The more we know and learn the easier it is to help everyone. Plus it is a great feeling when mentoring and helping others achieve their goals.

She is a RPAC Major Investor because she believes in our Profession. We make a difference and she will help to continue to work for all of us to keep an eye on how the issues and legislation affects all of us and continue to share that information She has a servant's heart and anyone that knows her knows if you ask for something and she can help she will do it, if she can't she can usually tell you who to call and get it done.

She has the leadership skills, experience, business knowledge and loves helping others. Given the opportunity she will help to take our membership and Association to the next level. Her goals are to always be on the cutting edge and to help all members do that. She takes advantage of all technology and educational programs at our Local, State and National Associations. She hopes she can count on your vote so your voice will be heard. Her door and phone is always available to help. tamparealtors.org

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LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES CANDIDATES FOR DIRECTOR CONTINUED MARIE GREGORIO Dynamic. Passionate. Selfless. These are just a few of the words that have been used to describe Marie by her peers, mentors, and customers. She is well-liked, disciplined, organized, and a resourceful and intelligent business professional. With a strong passion for her clients, volunteering, advocacy, and the belief that personal and professional development should be at the forefront of the real estate industry she serves her profession and the public with ferocity and enthusiasm.

Marie recently celebrated her 6th year selling real estate in Tampa Bay and now has over 14 years in the industry. She is actively involved in the REALTOR® organization at the local, state, and national lev-els volunteering both her time and talents in various capacities—earning a few accolades along the way including; Women’s Council of REALTORS® Florida District Vice President, Florida REALTORS® Committee Member serving on several committees, Florida REALTORS® District 6 Leadership Institute Chair, and she is a Sterling R RPAC Major Investor for the 3rd year in a row.

Marie is never too busy for her clients' real estate needs so in 2020 after a strategic move joining Tom-lin St Cyr Real Estate Services she expanded her personal team with a buyer's agent and transaction coordinator ensuring that she could continue following her passion and sharing her gifts. She brings vision to her work, can handle the most challenging situations while remaining heedful of the needs and direction of others, and will spend quality time building rapport with her peers, other leaders, and those with authority over her.

As one to never be complacent, she looks to continue to give back and grow her leadership skills by serving as a GTR Director this coming term.

On a personal note, Marie is married to the love of her life, Nick. They own a home in South Tampa with a fenced back yard for the their dog, Sir Archer Guinness, a Dorgi (Dachshund and Corgi mix who is a cuddle monster, that loves carrots, and has a sworn duty to protect the home from squirrels and the Amazon delivery guy. Marie enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, and all things Major-League Base-ball.

JENNIFER IRIZARRY Jennifer Irizarry has lived in Tampa Bay for over 20 years. She is a broker associate with Lombardo Team Real Estate and has been licensed since 2016.

Jennifer first entered into the real estate market, as a business consultant for clients that were looking to expand their real estate portfolio. Becoming a Realtor became a natural progression for Jennifer, her business, and most importantly –her clients.

She allocates a significant amount of her time devoted to working with like-minded women-business owners in mentorship, and finding the perfect commercial space for their growing and expanding businesses.

Jennifer is known for her unshakable standard of ethics and attention to detail. She has always taken personal interest in her clients and colleagues; listening carefully to their needs and answering questions candidly. Her thoroughness and consistent follow through attribute to the foundation of her business philosophy today.

Having an understanding of the integral role real estate plays on our economy, Jennifer’s love for real estate can be seen through her continued education and commitment to community involvement. She is a member of NAR, FGCAR, COSTAR, Vice Chair of the Commercial Subcommittee, and is actively working towards her CCIM Designation.

Realtor, consultant, wife, and mother Jennifer believes unequivocally in giving back to her community. She has and continues to serve on committees across Tampa Bay and looks forward to dedicating her passion for real estate as a Director for the Greater Tampa Realtors, and serving its members with sincere dedication and devotion.

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LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES CANDIDATES FOR DIRECTOR CONTINUED MAURICE JOHNSON Maurice, known to his close associates as ‘David’, came to a full time career in Real Estate after 20 years in Regional and Branch Banking and 16 year in Mortgage Lending.

He has been a licensed Real Estate Agent since 1987 and became active in 1997, joining GTAR in 1988 with Florida Associates Realty (now defunct). David later joined People’s Choice Realty Services LLC. In 2006. David has volunteered and actively served on several committees of the Board sharing in their deliberations. He has had the honor of serving on the following commitees:

Fair Housing 2012-2014

Governmental Affairs 2013 -2014, 2019 Grievance 2015-2018

Members Advisory Board 2019

Professional Standards 2013-2014, 2020 David has gained the following designations: SFR, AHWD, BPOR and GRI. David has a Diploma in Education, B.Sc. in Management and is a 2016 graduate of Region 6 Leadership Institute.

David is offering himself as a ready, willing and qualified candidate for election to the 2021 Board of Directors and is soliciting your support.

LEA LAGUEUX Local girl and Graduate of USF (GO BULLS!), Lea’s BRE (Before Real Estate) work life was in the construction industry – from building cooling towers for power plants, to the construction of Raymond James Stadium and Tampa’s then Ice Palace and in residential home building. Skills gained in her work include accounting and marketing and advertising, all of which have been put to good use in the service of both her real estate clients and as an industry volunteer. During her year in home building Lea served for several years as a Parade of Homes Judge from Naples to Tallahassee and on the REALTOR / Builder Expo committee (2000-2002, 2007-2010). As a REALTOR® and member of Greater Tampa REALTORS®, she has served GTR members as a committee member and chair of the Technology (2008, 2012-2019, chair 2008, 2015, 2018) and International Council (2016-2020, chair 2017) committees and on Affordable Housing (2008, 2013, 2014) and Professional Development (2016) and the Awards sub-committee (2020).

Lea was grateful to be elected and serve on the Board of Directors 2017-2018.

A Florida REALTORS Director (2015, 2017-2020), Lea currently serves on Florida REALTORS® committees for Global Business (2019-2020), Insurance Industry (2019-2020) and Land Use and Property Rights (2020). She has enjoyed serving on the Stellar MLS Advisory Council since 2017. Lea is proud to support RPAC since 2011, and is currently a Sterling R contributor.

Lea is very involved in Global real estate. She is a Canadian REALTORS® Association Affiliate member (2017-2020) and has attended the Toronto Real Estate Board’s Realtor Quest trade show since 2018, volunteering at the Florida Realtors booth there in 2019.

Why does Lea want to serve as your representative on the Board of Directors?

She believes our industry is at a critical juncture where the importance of communicating the ‘why’ consumers need REALTOR® services has become paramount. Lea feels strongly that this is something GTR, along with other REALTOR® boards around the country, must help members accomplish. She is also passionate about professionalism among REALTORS® and supports building on the momentum that NAR has begun with the C2EX certification program. Lea is a strong advocate for continuing the work of our Global Council - adding global connections both locally and internationally for members and continuing to build on GTR’s foundation of global education for all members.

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MELANE NORRIS As a dedicated member of GTR, Melanie Norris has been giving back for 17 years by serving on almost every committee at GTR. Melanie’s committed to being the members listening ear and striving to assist with change that will benefit the overall betterment of the members. Melanie strongly believes in education and stays current on trends affecting the Realtor industry. Earning the prestigious CRS & GRI designations, then followed it up with many more designations including C2EX. Melanie is a Crystal R level with RPAC and regularly travels to the state capitol in Tallahassee as well as DC for State and NAR Meetings to lobby for property owners’ rights as well as for Realtors, and our profession.

Melanie is not only a full-time Realtor who loves working with buyers and sellers in helping to make their dreams come true, she also is passionate about being a part of the Realtor nation!

Melanie believes in giving back and She also volunteers her time with community charities including Children Miracle Network, Salvation Army, ECHO, Tampa Special Olympics & Alpha House.

GIPSY PERRY Gipsy Perry works for BHG Real Estate Ellie & Associates. She is passionate about her career, family and God. Mother of 3 boys and married for the past 15 years. Working as a real estate agent since 2016 in the Tampa area has given her an opportunity to help people in many different levels. She is very resourceful, and love to educate clients so they can make the best choice for their situation.

She works the Miami, Brevard, Orlando, Tampa and all the cities in between, which has provided her with a lot of knowledge of different markets and the opportunities to make our Association more successful. Currently Volunteering in the Governmental Affairs Committee, RPAC Committee, Realtors New Builders Committee, Global International Committee and National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, 2018 Leadership Academy Graduate and always looking to better further her career. Formally a Financial Adviser and licensed Insurance agent has given her great insight of what it takes to work with the public.

She is looking to be a great asset to this incredible association and with her Hispanic background she brings to the table new and fresh ideas.

JACK RODRIGUEZ Jack joined GTAR in 1970 and is a REALTOR® Emeritus. He currently serves as Chairman of the Building Committee and serves on Governmental Affairs Committee and Bylaws Committee.

He is also a Florida REALTORS® Director. Jack served as GTR President in 2009 and President of REALTORS® Care Foundation of GTR in 2012. Jack received the Realtor of the Year in 2013 and President’s Award in 2018. He is a RPAC Hall of Fame Member. Jack is also a former member and Chairman of the Florida Real Estate Commission. He has also served on many civic and philanthropic committees over the years. Jack believes his experience will serve the Association well. He will use his knowledge to wisely serve the Association. He will guide the Association and preserve its accomplishments and its fiscal integrity. He brings a conservative balance from his business and GTR involvement to foster an Association that exemplifies the real estate professional. He will continue to move the Association forward, preserve its past and maintain the Associations well founded traditions.

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LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES CANDIDATES FOR DIRECTOR CONTINUED DAVE SIGLER David Sigler is a Florida native who grew up in Fort Lauderdale Florida. He attended the University of Central Florida where he received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. David has since become a licensed General Contractor & Real Estate Broker. He has been active in Florida real estate and construction for over 15 years. During the Great Recession he was forced to refocus his ambitions and landed on property management. Starting with a handful of homes that could not be sold, he grew his portfolio and eventually bought the brokerage. With his experience, knowledge, and resources, his company prides themselves on successful turn-key residential investment solutions. He now manages hundreds of homes covering 5 counties and his construction company provides maintenance services to his management company as well as other local managers. David is an active member of the National Association Residential Property Managers and has served on the Florida State Board for over 6 years in many different roles; most recently as the NARPM Florida Chapter President (2019). Active in the GTR community, he has served on the property management subcommittee for over 4 years and recently as chair of the group. He is also active in local and state legislation that affects the property management industry. His unique understanding and perspective of property management and its associated maintenance has provided him with numerous public speaking opportunities. Outside of work, not only is he an avid outdoors man and a board member for several local Non-Profit organizations, but first and foremost a Father and Husband.

ANN THOMPSON Ann R. Thompson has been a member of GTR for over 35 years and is a Sterling R supporter of RPAC. From 2004 to 2006, Ann served as Director for GTR and Florida Association of REALTORS®.

She has served and chaired several committees on both the local and state level. These committees included Professional Development, Affordable Housing, Fair Housing, Professional Standards, New Members Orientation. Just to name a few.

In 2005, under the mentorship of former GTR Broad President, Herbert Fisher, Ann was elected President of The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), Bay Area Association of Realtists Chapter.

Formed in 1947, NAREB challenged unfair housing and financing practices and continued to support equal housing opportunities.

As an instructor, Ann worked with various real estate schools and conducted several real estate sales training workshops for Brokerages. She co-created a Boot Camp training course for newly licensed REALTORS®. This training course has been instrumental in launching numerous successful real estate careers. One of her favorite quotes

by Abigail Adams is “Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.”

The Greater Tampa REALTORS® awarded Ann with its Pedagogy Award for her valuable knowledge and instructional skills and abilities to bring forth higher professional standards, member satisfaction, and organizational value.

In addition to being a Code of Ethics Instructor, she is a Florida REALTORS® Faculty Member. She is approved to teach CE Express courses, Completing an Effective Purchase & Sales Contract, and Newly Licensed? Now What? Ann also teaches the following GRI courses: Fair Housing & Diversity, Contacts to Contracts and Goal Setting & Business Planning. She believes that those who experience genuine success in real estate recognized that their WHY is Service and NOT Status.

Ann is an active community member. She received the Speaker of the Year Award from Hillsborough County Public School Board. The recognition was for motivating and mentoring students on improving critical thinking skills and fostering healthy relationships.

She was a FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER of the Hillsborough County Diversity Advisory Council. The council works to facilitate communication between the County government and its diverse population. It addresses matters related to diversity that are important to everyone.

Ann is a proud mother of three adult children, and a dedicated Servant-Leader to her family, church, community, and profession. tamparealtors.org

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LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES CANDIDATES FOR DIRECTOR CONTINUED JOHN TOMLIN John is interested in serving on the GTR Board to put his extensive experience with membership organizations (AAA Auto Club South and AAA National) to work at GTR making sure we constantly provide great value and service to you, our members. His 26 years with the AAA organization has made Member Value a core value for him.

John graduated from the University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School with both a BA and MBA in 1978 with majors in Finance and Accounting.

He joined AAA Auto Club South in 1989 and assumed increasing responsibilities, becoming CEO in 2009. He formed two insurance companies, with premium of $250 million and orchestrated the largest AAA merger, forming a club with 8.5 million members and $3.5 Billion in sales.

John retired from AAA in June 2015. He then started Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services with Holly (wife) and Ali (daughter). In its 5th year Tomlin St Cyr has over 40 agents and home sales over $70 million.

John has served as chair of The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and Junior Achievement of West Central Florida and has served on the boards of AAA (until 2014), Moffitt Cancer Center, The Boys and Girls Club (current Chair), Tampa Hillsborough EDC and Corbett Preparatory School. John has always believed everyone has a responsibility to give one’s time and talent to make our community better for all. That philosophy Is the foundation for Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services.

John has been active in GTR since he became a realtor believing in supporting the local organization responsible for serving the real estate community and maintaining it’s professionalism. John was initially a member and then chair of the Professional Development Committee. Through the efforts of the committee and John’s leadership, offerings were expanded including Designation courses (GRI graduates have dramatically increased), continuing education among others. He also has been a member of the Finance Committee and the GTR Board of Directors.

John earned the following designations: Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Charted Life Underwriter (CLU), Charted Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Graduate, Realtor Institute.

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. Also, for the last 6 years he has and still holds the positions as President of Bayport West Home-owners Association and President of the Tampa Bay Dance Club which is a Senior Dance club.

Roger is a thinker and does not just jump to conclusions. He extracts all the information necessary to make and informed decision and opinion. He uses the skills that has been precipitated by his experience and extensive career in the Heavy construction industry. His background and leadership have been incredibly positive for the companies he was employed with and his wisdom has changed many procedures utilized by those companies in the performance of there contracts.

Based on his experience, he will be an asset to any organization.

Roger is not a “GOOD OLD BOY”

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JUNE 2020 Single Family Homes

JUNE 2020

JUNE 2019

% Change

2,089

2,077

0.6%

$275,000

$263,462

4.4%

98.7%

97.8%

0.9%

28 Days

25 Days

12%

Inventory (Active Listings)

2,791

4,650

-40.0%

Months Supply of Inventory

1.6

2.7

-40.7%

JUNE 2020

JUNE 2019

% Change

626

523

19.7%

$194,450

$176,000

10.5%

97.9%

97.1%

0.8%

28 Days

28 Days

0%

Inventory (Active Listings)

993

1,262

-12.3%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.0

2.6

-23.1%

JUNE 2020

JUNE 2019

% Change

4,851

4,644

4.5%

$269,000

$250,000

7.6%

98.1%

97.2%

0.9%

29 Days

27 Days

7.4%

Inventory (Active Listings)

6,582

11,049

-40.4%

Months Supply of Inventory

1.6

2.7

-40.7%

JUNE 2020

JUNE 2019

% Change

1,600

1,462

9.4%

$192,000

$173,000

11.0%

96.8%

95.8%

1.0%

37 Days

36 Days

2.8%

Inventory (Active Listings)

3,425

4,218

-18.8%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.5

3.0

-16.7%

Closed Sales

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

Median Sale Price Median % of Original List Price Received Median Time to Contract

Townhouses/Condos Closed Sales Median Sale Price Median % of Original List Price Received Median Time to Contract

TAMPA - ST. PETE - CLEARWATER MSA

LOCAL MARKET STATISTICS

Single Family Homes Closed Sales Median Sale Price Median % of Original List Price Received Median Time to Contract

Townhouses/Condos Closed Sales Median Sale Price Median % of Original List Price Received Median Time to Contract

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INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

The Real Estate Industry Around the Globe How COVID-19 has Affected the Global Market

by Tamiracle Williams, GTR's Communications Specialist According to independent real estate consultancy, Knight Frank, average home prices grew in 55 countries during the first quarter of 2020. Many housing markets around the world entered the COVID-19 pandemic strong. With the stay-at-home restrictions have lifted and countries are reopening, how are those markets doing now?

Let's start with the United States. The National Association of REALTORS® reports that 9 out of 10 REALTORS® "are at some point of recovery in their market." The REALTOR® Resiliency Report findings also suggest that buyers are now looking for more space and would like to live in rural or suburban areas.

Real estate in the United Kingdom. is thriving. Many sellers are hoping to get their home on the market for a summer sale. Like the U.S., buyers are now in search for a home that offers more space (i.e. larger gardens and home offices) as well as something that is outside of the city.

Although the housing market in Australia was hot before the pandemic, certain sectors of the market were still recovering from the 2018 downturn when the market was put on a standstill due to the coronavirus. Currently, real estate professionals who primarily work with first-time homebuyers are recovering faster than those in other sectors such as luxury real estate market.

As countries such as the U.K. and U.S. implemented lockdowns, wealthy individuals flocked to the Bahamas for quarantine. With more companies switching to an optional work from home structure, the Bahamas is expected to see an increase in foreign investment.

In Egypt, the lockdown occurred during what is known as peak season for real estate (March - May). Now that the country has eased up on the lockdown restriction, commercial real estate professionals are seeing a high demand for medical facilities.

Real estate activity has returned to “normal” in France.

The eight-week lockdown has helped renters realize they want to buy a home. Many buyers and sellers are also interested in relocating to a different area.

The unpredictability of COVID-19 as well as factors such as high unemployment and low immigration will be the biggest hurdles global real estate markets will face in the coming years, according to Reuters.

Sources: 10 Agents from Across the Globe Talk About Getting Back on Track (Inman Select) Global Housing Markets Ensnared by Pandemic’s High Unemployment: Reuters Poll (Reuters) REALTORS ® Resiliency Report (National Association of REALTORS®)

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Community Outreach rises above

by John Daux, GTR Community Outreach Chair The Community Outreach Committee continues to rally members to represent Greater Tampa REALTORS® (GTR) doing good in the community despite the challenges of COVID-19. Members graciously participated to support the campaigns for Everyday Blessings Inc. and Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough.

On May 28, the Committee partnered with the Pasco Relations Advisory Board to host a GoFundMe campaign to support the foster care services provided through Everyday Blessings Inc. Everyday Blessings Inc. is a nonprofit foster care center based in Lithia Springs, Florida. The agency is a foster care group home that serves up to 30 children coming from various areas. The children ages range from newborn through 17 years of age, come from all economic backgrounds and ethnic groups, and have been removed from their previous homes due to abuse, neglect or abandonment.

In a single week, GTR members, affiliates and staff helped to raise $1,735 for the nonprofit agency through its GoFundMe campaign. Also, from June 4 - 5, Association members dropped off more than $500 of groceries and cleaning supplies to the GTR offices in Tampa and Zephyrhills. Social distancing precautions were taken to assure a safe drop-off of the donations.

Richard Stroud, Executive Director of Everyday Blessings Inc., stated that the nonprofit “is beyond appreciative of the efforts by the Greater Tampa REALTORS®. It’s campaigns like this that allow us to provide a nurturing and loving environment for our children. The food and supplies are always in need and cash donations allow us to meet many different needs as they arise.”

Later that month, on Tuesday, June 30, GTR sprang into action for the conclusion of the Real Estate Build with Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough (HFHH). 2020 President Darlene Davenport and 2020 Vice-Chair of the Community Outreach Committee Keianna Carty (KC) were part of HFHH's video production celebrating the Real Estate Build. GTR is the first title sponsor for the inaugural Real Estate Build. The Association’s leadership was proud to be able to assist Ms. Alexis Barnes and her two sons (a toddler and a pre-teen) become

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homeowners. With masks adorned, Ms. Barnes invited GTR members inside her home. President Davenport also presented Ms. Barnes with a GTR housewarming gift. She was greatly appreciative of the kindness shown to her family. Along with nine other new homeowners, Barnes dedicated many hours of sweat equity to build a home in the revitalized University Area community. As families stood in front of their beautiful, newly built HFHH homes, they were greeted with honking horns and gleeful waves as decorated cars drove along the street in front of the single block of homes (visit GTR’s YouTube Channel to watch the video produced by GTR’s Communications Department).

To commemorate the 2020 title sponsorship, HFHH’s Chief Development Officer Richard Rogers presented a beautifully engraved souvenir hammer and HFHH seal that were mounted and encased in a black shadow box.

President Davenport accepted the gift of appreciation on behalf of GTR. Although members were unable to physically engage the project, Rogers assured Davenport that GTR members will have another opportunity to have a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground experience in another Real Estate Build opportunity as soon as conditions improve.

There are so many of you (REALTORS®, Affiliates and staff) who did an awesome job in answering the call to action; we thank you. But we’re not done yet! The Community Outreach Committee will engage in a few other projects before the year ends. We look forward to having many more of you participate in upcoming projects to send a resolute message that REALTORS® give back and support our communities. In the meantime, please stay safe.

If recent events have taught us anything, it’s this: we have more work to do. Racism is real, tragically so. Discrimination, in all its forms, still casts a long shadow in this country, and too many are being denied the opportunities that all Americans deserve. Our commitment to the diverse communities we serve starts with a Code of Ethics. Our code sets a higher standard for fairness in housing than any federal law, it’s backed by a culture of member accountability, and it extends to our work on Capitol Hill, where we continue to advocate for meaningful change.

At the National Association of REALTORS® we believe that fairness is worth fighting for, and we won’t stop until the fight is won. Because that’s who we are.

If you experience or witness discrimination in real estate, we urge you to report it.

Visit hud.gov/fairhousing to file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

REALTORS® are members of the National Association of REALTORS®

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 2020 August 3 Roadmap to a Successful Closing - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noon This course will help real estate professionals understand the importance of knowing who is responsible for the various parts of the closing, how to overcome the problems that may be encountered, and getting to the closing table and ensuring that the REALTORS® fees are received without obstacles or road blocks!

The Language of Listings - 4CE LIVE STREAM 1 - 5 P.M. According to the 2015 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Florida Report, 74% of sellers interviewed only one real estate agent before agreeing to list their home for sale.

August 4 - 5 GRI 103 - Maximize Your Profitability - LIVE STREAM 8:30 A.M. - 6 P.M. A two-day course that covers finance, negotiating and counseling, and law.

August 4 Divorce and Real Estate - 2CE LIVE STREAM 10 A.M. - Noon This program takes a look at the marriage and divorce laws in FL, how Homestead works and Tenant by Entirety.

August 5 Commercial Pitch/Deal Room LIVE STREAM Noon - 1:30 P.M. Commercial Pitch/Deal Room is great way to "pitch" your commercial listings to other agents and match your sellers and buyers needs while building rapport and creating success.

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August 10 Core Law: Avoiding the Danger Zone - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noon This material will provide a "red flag notice" of when participants are potentially going into a danger zone — the unlicensed practice of law.June 16 Completing an Effective Purchase & Sales Contract - 4CE - LIVE STREAM 1 - 5 P.M. Students will learn to view the contract as more than just an official document; they will understand how to use it as an influential instrument to aid in closing.

August 11 Code of Ethics - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - Noon All active REALTOR® members must take a code of ethics class sometime between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2021.

Prospecting for and Qualifying Buyer - 2CE - LIVE STREAM 12:30 - 2:30 P.M. Take this course and learn skills to find and qualify buyers effectively.

Closer to Closing - 4CE - LIVE WEBINAR 1 - 5 P.M. This class is designed to give students a general overview of the closing process, with practical tips and guidance, on how to avoid closing meltdowns and mistakes.

GRI 101 - REALTORS: Professionalism and the Law LIVE STREAM 8:30 A.M. - 6 P.M. A two-day course that covers professional standards, fair housing and diversity, and law.

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Selecting and Showing Property - 2CE - LIVE STREAM 3 - 5 P.M. Take this course and increase your competence and skill in selecting properties to show potential buyers.

August 12 RPR - Not Enough Inventory?

Check out These Tips for Finding Listings- LIVE STREAM 10 - 11 A.M. Join us for this class where you will learn three effective ways to leverage RPR to target potential sellers and build inventory.

Pre Listing Checklist: Use RPR to Nail Your Next Listing Presentation - LIVE STREAM 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. During this session, you’ll learn how to: Improve prospecting and farming strategies with RPR Run accurate comp analyses Identify distressed properties.

Mortgage 101: Guiding Your Customer Through the Mortgage Process - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. This 3 hour CE course reviews lender requirements - from check stubs to the newest Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure by the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau.

August 17 Global Real Estate Practitioner: Launching Your Global Real Estate Business (GREP) - 4CE LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. This course recaps basic global business concepts as a foundation for building your business.

August 18 Newly Licensed? Now What? 3CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noon This course has been designed to set you up to succeed by answering some of the most important “What’s next?” questions.

Jump Start Your Real Estate Career - 4CE - LIVE STREAM 1 - 5 P.M. This course is great for the newly licensed agent to jump start their career as well as getting long time licensees out of the rut they often fall into.

August 19 NAR Certification Class - Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist - 6 CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Help clients evaluate and select the type of property, form of ownership, and financing options.

August 25 FIRPTA and the Real Estate Transaction - LIVE STREAM 10 - 11 A.M. With competitive real estate values and Florida's natural beauty, real estate agents will come across more Foreign Buyers and Sellers.

CALENDAR COMMITTEE MEETINGS september 2020 September 1 NAR Certification - Pricing Strategy Advisor: Mastering the CMA (PSA) - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. You will learn how to evaluate the existing real estate market to take the guesswork out of pricing homes.

September 2 Core Law: Minimize the Legal Risk - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 8 A.M - 6 P.M. This material will provide a "red flag notice" of when participants are potentially going into a danger zone — the unlicensed practice of law.

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

Professional Success Transaction By Transaction - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 1 - 4 P.M. This course will teach you about business etiquette, common courtesies, proper attire, the Golden Rule and so much more.

September 3 Affordable Housing Solutions: What Every Real Estate Professional Should Know!

1:30 - 4:30 P.M. This course is a great opportunity to learn the importance of affordable home ownership programs and which resources are available statewide to assist more Floridians purchase a home.

Board of Directors August 27 | September 24 9:30 A.M. - Noon

September 10 USDA 1X Close: No Down Payment Construction to Permanent Loan 2 CE - LIVE STREAM Noon - 2 P.M. Sean Stephens with Metroplex Mortgage Services will walk you through the process step by step and provide another valuable way to help your clients despite the housing inventory challenges facing everyone.

Credit Scoring 1-2-3 - 2 CE - LIVE STREAM 2:30 - 4:30 P.M. In this 2-hour program, veteran mortgage lender Sean Stephens reviews the basics credit, credit scores and its impact on your customer obtaining a mortgage.

September 30 Run Your Business on Google and the Cloud - 3CE- LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - Noon By the end of this course, each student will be aware of all of the free Google Tools that are available to help them reduce their business operating costs, improve their work efficiency and communication tools as well as leverage the Google search engine and advertising network to increase their presence in the marketplace to retain &/or attract business.

Become a Social Media Superstar - 4 CE- LIVE STREAM 1 - 5 P.M. This session will show you how to come up with your own social media strategy and an overview of each major social media network (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat, Nextdoor, Google Plus, etc.) so that you can pick which ones you want to focus on and how to do it all in less than 15 minutes per day.

Building August 4 | September 1 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Commerical August 5 | September 2 10 - 11:30 A.M.

Community Outreach August 13 | September 10 9:30 A.M. - 11 A.M. Events August 11 | September 8 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.

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

Finance August 19 | September 16 1:30 - 3 P.M. Global August 12 | September 9 9:30 - 11 A.M. Governmental Affairs August 7 | September 4 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Professional Development August 17 | September 21 1:30 - 2:30 P.M. REALTORS® Party August 7 | September 4 10:30 - 1:30 P.M. Technology August 3 1:30 - 2:30 P.M. YPN August 6 | September 3 10 - 11:30 A.M.

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WELCOME

New Brokers* & Members

May 20 - July 16, 2020

New members and Affiliates who join after July 16, 2020 will be recognized in the September/October issue. *New brokers are highlighted in yellow.

3 Degrees Realty Mazzanti, Doreen

Brinks Real Estate LLC

54 Realty LLC Phillips, Kimberly 7th Ave Realty LLC Robinson, Victoria

Locke, Mercedes

A & M Realty Pearce, Jennifer Agent Wise Realty Liburdi, James Align Right Realty Westlund, Dustin Align Right Realty Clearwater Castro, Nilka Align Right Realty LLC Allen, Bernard McBlaine, Ashlea Nieves, Angel Sadler, Brian Align Right Realty Riverview Carlton, Marc Davis, Crystal Rivera, Noryliz Young, Cathleen All Ready Property Management Skidmore II, Patrick Anton Agency Ramirez Aguilar, Rita Appraisal Development International Inc. Willies, Paul Aprile Real Estate Inc. Aprile, Jason Ashton Realty Group Moord, Stacy M Bay Area Real Estate Montijo, Moraima Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Ellie & Associates Courtney, Vanessa DiPaula, Joseph BHHS Florida Properties Group Armenia, Stephanie Fairweather, Elizabeth Hyer, Shawn Mosrie, Dan Newton, Fred Trimble, Katie Vasquez, Rita L Winkleman, Kathy Wright, Whitney Blake Real Estate Inc. D'Ordine, Joanna Peters, Michele Bright Realty Group LLC Wang, Shaoyuan

Caviggia, Sarah Century 21 Affiliated Phillips, Rebecca Brooks Realty Group LLC Simmons, Jeremy Buyers Home Store Barnette, Tenley Carrera Consulting Group International Carrera, Luz Carter Company REALTORS Breuer, Jamie Centro Real Estate Messina, Joseph Century 21 Beggins Enterprises Baardstu, Heather Garbett PA, James S Guentner, Lauren E Laleman, Cheryl Newell Jr., Alvin Plummer, Sharon Lynnette Stear, Janet Century 21 Elite Locations Inc. Binkley, Damita Nienhaus, Cassandra Century 21 Link Realty Inc. Good, Wanda Salvant, Jean Taylor, Amani Century 21 List With Beggins Corcoran, Christopher Ferlita, Ross King, Lori J Kutchmire, Adam Century 21 Rosa Leon Corvo Davila, Gerardo Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. Csanadi, Miklos Denton, Ann Larsen, Nancy MICALLEF, DAVID Muncan, Victoria Poddany, Bonnie Trailer, Christopher Yoder, Gerald Charted Course Realty Group LLC Myatt, Robert Chirino Real Estate Moreno Parrado, Sonia Citarelli Realty Group LLC Gonzalez, Domingo Coastal Properties Group International Russo, Shelley Coldwell Banker Dolphin Realty Howell III., Ernest Coldwell Banker F. I. Grey & Son Residential Inc. Friedmann, Michael Coldwell Banker Realty Beckham, Tiffany Dutton, Mark

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Coldwell Banker Residential Bennardo, Robert Ellington, Anna Hatamleh Medina, Diana Kasumova, Iryna Nagji, Claudia Ricker, Andrew Tolsdorf, Christina Dalton Wade Inc. Beltram, Daniel Brock, Kristina Navarro, Jacob Dennis Realty & Inv. Corp.

Hollingshead, Nathan Theodore, Charmant Elite Brokers LLC Midolo, Michael Empire Network Realty Serrano, Jose Exit Bayshore Realty Bui, Long Jacobs Jr, Rochester Pittz, Thomas Smith, Mayvee Exit Ryan Scott Realty Owens, Michael EXP Realty LLC Biggs, Robert Caudle, Samuel Cruz, Rafael Cruz, Tamara Davis, Melissa K Hutchinson, Brittany Languedoc, Tiffany Mann, Jason Ribak, Mitch Rivera, Victoria Rumpel, David Scalia, John Sepulveda, Namyr Vanusanik, Vitalij Worrell, Marvin Fathom Realty FL LLC Williams, Denitra First Fla. Rlty. of Tampa Bay Martin, Kenneshia Florida Executive Realty Kast, Daniel Mascaro, Rosa Schneider, Brenda L Zulino Melhado, Carla Florida Executive Realty 2 Dudley, Joseph Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage Nguyen, Loan Florida Luxury Realty Angulo, Marcy Florida Realty Abraham, Shane Florida Realty Investments Pernia, Claudia Florida Treasure Realty LLC Barcena, Brianna Barcena, Sonia

Focus Property LLC McAdams, Brandy E Fontana Realty Inc. Blevins, Steven Frank Albert Realty Henry, Tanya Friends Realty LLC Morales Perez, Meiling Future Home Realty Inc. Harvey, Scott Lopez, Ernest Mitchell, Cherrie Rohena, Jonathan Rullman, Todd R Shetley, Rosalie Vallamkondu, Nagasrinivas G World Properties Gomez, Jeremy Herbert R. Fisher Realty Maddox, Samyah Home Town Realty Inc. Vu, Katie Homes By West Bay Realty Day, Catherine Maldonado Perez, Jennifer Home Trust Realty Group Brook Zaldivar, Yelanis Hernandez, Gilbert Sierra, Denny HomeXpress Realty Inc. Shepherd, Christopher IHF Rahman, Frank Imagine Realty LLC Myers, Kristin Stone, Jessica Impact Realty Tampa Bay Asgedom, Nardos Kernodle, Michael Koster, Jared LaMonte, Marco Pareras Echevarria, Linda Insta Real Estate Solutions Coleman, Kelly Integrity Realty & Mngmnt Inc. Parham, Benjamin Intl. Realty Plus-Tampa Bay Alvarez, Sylvia InvestPro Properties Inc. Manos, Monty Jax Business Group LLC Tello, Patty JGZ Properties Zureikat, Geoffrey JT Realty & Associates Scott, Sarah Justin Florida Realty LLC Campbell, Charis Keller Williams - New Tampa Baez Fonseca, Julieniz Bellinger, Mikael Biles, Kristen

WELCOME Borelli, Tania Davis, Wanda S Diaz, Joaquin Feliciano, Shayra Game Garcia, Milena Goletz, Andrew Harvey, Brandy horner, marisol LaCroix, Joshua Manno, Vincent Odoms, Leslie Tempel, Kevin Keller Williams Realty Ashley, Natalie Baker, Nicholas Coutant, Steven Cuevas, Silvia Duink, Matthew Leal, Alex Martinez, Kita Novak, Delina Pangilinan, Evan Randolph Trepanier, Amanda Keller Williams Realty - Palm Harbor Baella, Beatriz Messenger, Michael Keller Williams Realty S. Shore Chapman, Michelle Elie, Carine Lowe, Michelle Mendoza Albarran, Ovidio Keller Williams Realty Smart Winter, Caleb Keller Williams South Tampa Alcime, Lereste Amato, Marissa Anderson, Zachary Crum, Mary Drake, Darek Gaudio, Jodi Johnson, Xylis Kielpikowski, Danielle Mcilwain, Chrystian Mengel, Gabriella Mermelstein, Claudio Quimbayo, Katherine Reilly, Nancy Russell, Ashley Smith, Ryan Weir, Brandy Keller Williams Tampa Central Blair, Lauri Blanchard, Benjamin Chin, Ashley Craig, Allen Daughtry, Rita Garcia, Anny Luce, Michelle Santos Murillo, Eunice Keller Williams Tampa Properties Anderson, Leonard Brown, Anna Carbaugh, Christopher Cowan, Carlos Jackson, Kellie Keyes Olesh, Stephanie M Martinez, Nicole Mitchell, Pamela Morris, Scott Olivares, Katherine Ramsey, Jodi Ravelo, Elein Scott, Margo Weinstein, Howard Wright, Shelley Ann

Yaker, Eric Keys To The Bay Real Estate Gilliam, John KeySource Real Estate Meeks, Kerri

Pierson Property Group Pierson, Yolanda Pineywoods Realty LLC Nitke, Ronald O'Neill, Kelly

Koert & Associates Bougadis, Nicholas

Sargable, William

La Rosa Realty The Elite LLC Alvarez Blanco, Yusnel

Savala, Ashley

Cordero, Ernesto Josiah, Earle Martinez, Melissa LE Real Estate Group Ricchiuto, Kevin Anthony Linked Keys Realty LLC Thornton, Terry Listed.Com Inc. Johnson, Daniel Loguercio Real Estate Services Loguercio, Louis LoKation Real Estate Gonzalez Pol, Jorge Lombardo Heights LLC Cabarcas, Jennifer Rowe, Rachel Mariano Real Estate Inc. Jarrett, Danielle Mark It Realty Group Inc. Pujol, Douglas Martinez 2 & Associates of Florida Chavez, Loures Maven Estates LLC Neira, Yuleima McBride Kelly & Associates Anderson, Gavin Mihara & Associates Inc. Kelly, Delaney Military First Real Estate LLC Lamb, Ryan MV Realty PBC LLC Rojas, Katarina MVP Realty Associates Valdez, Natalia Santiago, Maribell Vecchio, Diane Nu Home Finders Inc. Espinosa, Nelson Ocean Blue Realty Inc. Pardee, Kristin Orca Homes LLC Gonzalez, Martika Palermo Real Estate Prof. Inc. Gardner, Candice L McIntyre, Lisa Palm Island Realty Dabbous, Youssef Palm Realty LLC Smith, Erin Paradise Realty and Inevstment Group Inc. Olmos, Juan People’s Choice Realty Svc LLC Caracappa, Anthony Chavez Monarrez, Elias Lopez, Luis Nimmons, Anh Rueda de Marrero, Monica Sahu, Arun People's Trust Realty Amos, Quentin Childers, James

Savala, Ashley Webster, Jarron Pittner Real Estate Pittner-Scarincio, Diana Scott, Jacob Platinum Homes Realty LLC Barzilay, Leah Perez, Janet Preferred Properties Intl. Inc. Payne, Mark Premier Coast Realty LLC Thomas, Canard Premier Realty of Tampa Dyke, Lisa Ramli, Aftiam Pristine Florida Properties LLC Byrd, Montana Tomossone, Johanna Pulte Realty Inc. Needelman, Jeremy Peacock, Matthew Scanlon, Dylan Quicksilver Real Estate Group Whitesell, Shannon RE/MAX Action First of Florida Lancaster, Adam RE/MAX Capital Realty Vyas, Stacey RE/MAX Home Heymans, Ashley Real Estate Sales Force Guerra, Jorge Reed, Maria Real Living Casa Fina Realty DeRan, Barry Hammoud, Samira Hunt, Joseph Realnet Florida Real Estate Morales, Basilio Porter, Kyle Realty Concierge Services Giese, Annette Realty Hub Campolattano, Andrew Henry, Heidi Libutti, Jennifer Ng, Tsz Sokolowski, Michael Realty One Group Innovation Clough, Carlton Realty One Group Sunshine Vickers, Brett Realty Partners LLC Johnston, Cristina Redco Inc. Cordoba, Callie RedFin Corporation Brickhouse, Cynthia Carulli, Janice

Hess, Margaret Renaissance Realty Group Crimi, Anna Rent Solutions Zellers, Tara Reutimann Realty Gillette, David Richard Harris & Associates In Harris, Richard River Hills Realty Inc. Burley, Ryan Robert Slack LLC Amoretti, Jeffrey Mitchell, Ana Piserchia, Christina Rodriguez Lopez, Ada Rohena Realty Group LLC Rohena, Jonathan Sanders Realty & Appraisal Rockey, Janet Sandstone Realty Group LLC Osie, Joseph Rossiter, Debbie Ann Second Avenue Realty Florida Fields, Gregory Serralles Group Inc. Cabrera, Thalia Signature Realty Associates Becker, Brooke Brinson, Gilbert Gooch Cuebas, Parker Gordon, Shannon Townsend, Jennifer Wolfson, Danielle Zeidan, Steve Smith & Associates Real Estate Enright, Marjory Pinta, Alexandria SouthShore Homes & Properties Spanola, Denice Spartan Group Realty Inc. Borzachillo, Melissa Johnson, Melissa Lindo, Debra Whiting, Marion SPM of Alabama LLC Russell, Charlotte Star Bay Realty Corp.

Perez, Francisco Stofel & Associates Realty Wallace, Michelle Whittington, Antwaun Team Realty and Investment Sol Newby, Tina The Property Pros Real Estate Naja, Kathryn The Property Shoppe Miles, Timothy The Robertson Rlty Estate Group Vargas, Stephanie The Toni Everett Company Langford, Anne Martin, Gina Topaz Realty LLC Alfonso De La Rosa, Maytee Gomez, Clemencia TriStar Residential Buffington, Bill Tropic Shores Realty LLC Tucker Watson, Carolyn

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New Brokers* & Members Continued

Real Estate for Rehabilitation

Truth Real Estate LLC Redondo, Jessica Valencia Realty LLC McCarthy, Randy Velocity Management Group Johnson, Timothy B Washington Partners LLC Chaconas, George Weichert REALTORS Yates&Assoc Jackson, Latosha Mariotti, Michael Stahler, Madison Westbay Real Estate DeVenne III, Walter Winway Real Estate LLC Minassian, Matthew Yany Realty LLC Perez Centeno, Omerys Velazquez, Daliany Yellowfin Realty Garcia, Jorge Your Home Sold Guaranteed Real Estate Redman, Gillian

Greater Tampa REALTORS® encourages you to bring your gently used clothes to the Salvation Army drop box located at our main office. We are also accepting books, shoes, accessories and linens.

If your office would like to tour the Tampa Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), please email Richard Hodder at richard.hodder@uss.salvationarmy.org. To order free Real Estate for Rehabilitation (R4R) products online, visit realestateforrehabilitation.com/marketing-products/ and the products will be delivered to your office.

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AFFILIATE CORNER

Overcoming the Challenges The New Way of Conducting Business As the pandemic continues and the state re-opens – one thing has not changed, we as Affiliates and REALTORS® are resilient. No pandemic can bring us down. The one thing I love the most about Greater Tampa REALTORS® (GTR) is how we push REALTORS® and Affiliates to learn and grow.

These hard times have shown us, “if there’s a will, there’s a way.” I believe with all the transactions that have occurred from May to until now have shown us we can and will overcome this challenge!

In June, we had our first REALTOR® Panel for our Affiliates.

It was a great success! We heard from experienced REALTORS® to REALTORS® who are fresh and are on the prowl. They spoke about the pandemic and how it has changed some aspects on how they do business and how they want us as Affiliate Partners to help them with these changes. This included how it is important for inspectors to wear face masks, gloves and shoe coverings and how title companies can do online notaries. They told us how most REALTORS® do not have time to chat on the phone and that sometimes email and text is faster. One member explained how social media can be another form of communicating and getting to know them so they can

MELISSA GALLWAY 2020 Affiliates Director

get to know you in return. Overall a lot of insights were given and excellent feedback in return from those who attended!

Please make sure to welcome our new Affiliate & Events Coordinator, Marisa Knight. She has been amazing to work with. Also, make sure to keep an eye out on our Facebook page and emails for Zoom events, classes, sponsorship opportunities and community outreach activities. The GTR Board of Directors and staff have been working hard for their members and Affiliates. We will continue to have our Affiliate Coffee Hours, so I look forward to seeing you there.

Stay safe and continue to innovate new ways of doing business!

Congratulations to our Affiliate of the Month: June 2020: Toni Williams - Toni's Splendid Cleaning LLC July 2020: Matt Bilancia - Lux Picture

Welcome New Affiliate Business Partners!

Joined between May 16 - July 16, 2020 ARC Termite & Pest Control LLC Representative: Alan Campbell

Gerardo Luna Photographs Representative: Gerardo Luna

At Ease Property Inspections Representative: Gilbert Valentin

HouseMaster Home Inspection Representative: Emilio Alvarez

Atlantic Realty and Building LLC Representative: Kevin Burke

Inspections Today LLC Representative: Bruce Goren

Betterview Home Inspections LLC Representative: Fletcher Adams

M & H Home Inspections LLC Representative: Hector Colon

Bradford Tax Solutions/Bradford and Company Representative: Robin Smith

Titan Home Lending LLC Representative: Jason Powers

Colmar Inspection Services Representative: James Held

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AFFILIATE DIRECTORY

May 15 - July 15, 2020

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: Artisan Insurance Group, Brown & Associates and Freedom Mortgage; our Gold Affiliate Partners: Complete Home Inspection Services, Enterprise Title, Hommati.com #163, Riverview Mortgage and Pillar to Post Home Inspections and our Silver Affiliate Partners: Assured Partners, Cardinal Roofing, Deb Prescott State Farm, Fairwinds Mortgage, Get the Facts Home Inspections, GTE Financial, Old Republic Exchange, The Movers Moving & Storage, Waypoint Property Inspections and Wells Fargo.

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.

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Air Conditioning & Heating/ Air Quality Ierna’s Heating & Cooling Julie Rinaldi 18843 US Highway 41 N Lutz, Florida 33549

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Attorney/Legal Services Gilbert Garcia Group, P.A. Michelle Gilbert 2313 W. Violet St. Tampa, Florida 33603

813-443-5087 | gilbertgrouplaw.com Jon L. Auvil, PA. Jon Auvil 37837 Meridian Ave. #100 Dade City, Florida 33525

352-567-2500

Legal Shield Hildra Allen 1130 Village Brook Dr. Riverview, Florida 33579

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Builders/Developers Lennar New Construction Taria Davis 16505 Myrtle Sands Dr. Tampa, Florida 33598

MAR Bayshore LLC Anthony Solomon 3066 Tamiami Trail North Suite 201 Tampa, Florida 34103

239-649-6310 | AlturaBayshore.com Marina Pointe Jessica Bonerigo 4900 Bridge St. Tampa, Florida 33611

813-930-9800 | marinapointe.com The Swenson Group Tye Swenson 7324 W Comanche Ave. Tampa, Florida 33634

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Cleaning Affordable Ozone Treatment Chuck Hall 2724 Brookville Dr. Valrico, Florida 33596

813-938-9038

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Flip Flop Cleaners Lori Colbert 3424 98th St. E Palmetto, Florida 34221

941-587-7008

Toni's Splendid Cleaning LLC Toni Williams 10012 Merry Fawn Court Ruskin, Florida 33573

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Two Maids & A Mop Pasco County Robynne Moreno 1927 Passero Ave. Lutz, Florida 33559

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Contractors/Construction Atlantic Realty and Building LLC Kevin Burke 6656 Rocky Park St. Tampa, Florida 33625

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Distinctive Design Homes LLC David Zink 4346 Waterville Ave. Wesley Chapel, Florida 33543

888-702-8453

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The Maintenance Pro's Mike Buttery 7324 W Comanche Ave. Tampa, Florida 33634

813-373-7767 | themaintenancepros.com

Credit Restoration/Solutiuons Empower Credit Bethany Roy 4107 Brentwood Park Circle Tampa, Florida 33624

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

813-871-2690

San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union James Quirk 12542 Curley St. San Antonio, Florida 33576

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

415-892-6058 | bradfordtaxsolutions.com 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 Titan Home Lending LLC Jason Powers 4302 Henderson Blvd Suite 114 Tampa, Florida 33629

813-542-7559 | titanhl.com

Health and Wellness US Health Advisors - Health Insurance Holly Hankinson 615 Ware Blvd.

Tampa, Florida 33619

813-245-0059

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

352-588-2184

A Buyers Choice Home Inspections Richard Voisey 6921 Calvin Way Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544

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

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

813-690-8917

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AcuSystem Home Inspections David Gonzalez 5668 Fishhawk Crossing Blvd.

Ste 120 Lithia, Florida 33547

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

Waypoint Property Inspection Robert E Hintze Jr. 9605 Greenbank Dr. Riverview, Florida 33569

352-796-1304

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

Best Home Inspection Richard A Yelton 23086 Madelyn Ave. Port Charlotte, Florida 33954

D.S. Murphy Inspections Ryan King 20643 Longleaf Pine Ave. Tampa, Florida 33647

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

813-545-4799

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

813-469-1788 | atd-homeinspections.com Bay Area Home Inspections LLC Shane Dollman 4612 South Lois Ave. Tampa, Florida 33611

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

813-625-6176

941-391-5372

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

Dynamic Home Inspections LLC Dino Zeljkovic 10305 Ashley Oaks Dr Riverview, Florida 33578

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Elite Home Inspections William Torres 8315 Round Leaf Lane Riverview, Florida 33578

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

Elite Level Home Inspection Bunker Ryan 1810 Vista River Dr. Valrico, Florida 33596

813-967-7212

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Buyers Protection Group Randy Noon 15108 Princewood Lane Land O’Lakes, Florida 34638

Excalibur Inspections LLC Michael Gallway 522 Oakfield Dr. Brandon, Florida 33511

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

Fair Winds Building Inspection Services LLC Sang Park 16725 Longleat Dr. Lutz, Florida 33549

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

Colmar Inspection Services James Held 6248 Colmar Place Apollo Beach, Florida 33572

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Beryl Project Engineering Richard Leo Cannyn 2816 N 10th St. Tampa, Florida 33605

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Fastrack Property Inspections LLC Robert LeHoullier 3515 W Rogers Ave. Tampa, Florida 33611

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Colvin­ Inspections Colvin David 523 Vista Ridge Dr. Ruskin, Florida 33570

Faulkner Home Inspections George Faulkner 3201 Grand Paulyon Dr. Tampa, Florida 33613

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Cross Check Home Inspection LLC Craig Stahl 5815 Laguna Woods Court Tampa, Florida 33625

Florida's Best Inspections John Grattan 21113 Lake Talia Blvd.

Land O Lakes, Florida 34638

813-727-5470

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

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Florida Building Inspection Group Dustie Amatangelo 333. N Falkenburg Road Ste. B214 Tampa, Florida 33578

813-409-3249

Florida Certified Home Inspections Whitney Ogden 612 Florida Circle South Tampa, Florida 33578

813-724-3724

Florida Superior Inspections Stephan A Warner 18331 Coqui Court Odessa, Florida 33556

813-453-8540

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Glisson Inspection Timothy Glisson 2424 Prospect Rd. Tampa, Florida 33629

813-625-1400

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Handy Vet Inspections LLC Robert Parmer 4315 W. Empedrado St. Tampa, Florida 33629

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Home Insights LLC Riley Tucker 3909 Butternut Court Brandon, Florida 33511 813-927-4250 Home Inspections Consultants Inc. Michel Perez 4720 Deerwalk Ave. Tampa, Florida 33624

813-500-9201

HouseMaster Home Inspections Michelle & Robert Southard 114 NE Twylite Terrace Port St. Lucie, Florida 34983

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Insight Home Inspections Daniel Horton 13336 Palmera Vista Dr. Riverview, Florida 33579

Mena Home Inspections Jasiel Mena 12419 Cardiff Dr. Tampa, Florida 33626

Inspections Today LLC Bruce Goren 2513 Bucknell Dr. Valrico, Florida 33596

National Property Inspections Fred Tonte 5243 Tummel Court Wesley Chapel, Florida 33545

JV Home Inspections Jaime Abreu 6006 W. Clifton St. Tampa, Florida 33634

Next Step Inspections Philip Brown 11338 Bridge Pine Dr. Riverview, Florida 33569

Longo Inspection Services LLC George Longo 12153 N Dale Mabry, Ste 200 Tampa, Florida 33618

Noah's Ark Inspections Noah Winter 2406 State Road 60 East Unit 1525 Valrico, Florida 33595

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Omni Inspection Matt McArty 404 Havenwood Way Valrico, Florida 33594

Max Home Inspections Janai Hernandez 351 SW 136 Ave. Suite 206 Davie, Florida 33026

Properly Inspected Jorge Menendez 318 Country Club Dr. Oldsmar, Florida 33677

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McLafferty Property Inspections LLC Kevin McLafferty 4435 Mohican Trail Valrico, Florida 33594

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Properties Analytics Building Inspections Diego Lopez 1971 W. Lumsden Road #157 Brandon, Florida 33511

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Richard Pickle Ent, Inc. Richard Pickle 15820 Spring Crest Circle Tampa, Florida 33624

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Rock Solid Home Inspections Dawn Perkins 7781 Starkey Road Seminole, Florida 33777

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Watchman Home Inspection Michael Bock 19112 Cypress Green Dr. Lutz, Florida 33558

Cinch Home Services Sharon Patterson 4700 Exchange Ct. Boca Raton, Florida 33431

Salty Dog Inspection Services David Brown 7740 N. Mobley Road Odessa, Florida 33556

Willson Home Inspection Inc. Taylor Willson 7324 Kingsbury Circle Tampa, Florida 33610

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TechPro Home Inspections Ian Kessler 12218 Garden Lake Circle Odessa, Florida 33556

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Tooles Inspection LLC Jim Tooles 21007 Sunpoint Way 102 Tampa, Florida 33558

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Home Maintenance Buffalo Engineering Services LLC Regina Santos 5572 Eureka Springs Road Tampa, Florida 33610

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Deb Prescott State Farm Debbie Prescott 5132 Land O Lake Blvd.

Land O Lakes, Florida 34639

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Excellence First Insurance Specialist Melissa Gallway 329 Pauls Dr. Brandon, Florida 33511

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Interior Design/Home Staging Dwell Home Staging Jessica Staron 2909 W. Bay to Bay Blvd. #410 Tampa, Florida 33629

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Home Frosting Karen Post 5471 W Waters Ave. #200 Tampa, Florida 33609

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Marketing/Web Design Tampa Bay Times Sue Povelones 490 1st Avenue S. St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

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Mold Inspector Home Service Center Sam Cook 3407 Palmetto Road Wimauma, Florida 33598

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Mortgage Services Freedom Mortgage 13139 W. Linebaugh Ave. Ste. 102.

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813-343-0110 | freedommortgage.com Riverview Mortgage Johnathan Huff 11256 Boyette Road Riverview, Florida 33569

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Suite 211 Tampa, Florida 33607

Wells Fargo Private Mortgage Banking Andrew Deitch 1500 S. Dale Mabry Tampa, Florida 33629

813-251-7048

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Deployed Capital Group Inc. Edwin Epperson 4023 N. Armenia Ave., Suite 230 Tampa, Florida 33607

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Envoy Mortgage Sean Hennessey 1560 W Cleveland St. Tampa, Florida 33606

813-575-3452

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First Option Mortgage Chuck DeLangis 13139 W. Linebaugh Ave. Suite #102 Tampa, Florida 33626

855-690-5900 | FreedomMortgage.com Geneva Financial LLC Luis A. Silva 6407 Sea Lavender Lane Tampa, Florida 33625

813-598-8122| GenevaFi.com/luis-silva Grow Financial FCU Alexis Loaiza 9927 Delaney Lake Dr. Tampa, Florida 33619

813-837-2451| Growfinancial.org Guild Mortgage Eric Spicer 12189 W. Linebaugh Ave. Tampa, Florida 33626

813-358-2503

Hamilton Group Funding Andrea Reed 124 S. Florida Ave. Suite 200 Lakeland, Florida 33801

863-660-9203

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Hancock Whitney Bank Mireya LoCicero 2202 N. Westshore Blvd.

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813-524-0615

Home Access Financial Brian Finucane 100 S. Ashley Dr. Suite 1150 Tampa, Florida 33602

813-864-5590

HomeTown Lenders Robert Paredes 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd.

Suite 109 Tampa, Florida 33602

SecurityNational Mortgage Company Nathaniel Bittman 3689 Tampa Road Oldsmar, Florida 34677

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Suarez Home & Finance Corp.

Chris Suarez 3087 Anderson Snow Road Spring Hill, Florida 34609

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Suncoast Credit Union Tammy Kiehl Land Home Financial Services Inc. 6801 E. Hillsborough Ave. Adam Mervine Tampa, Florida 33610 5328 Primrose Lake Circle, Suite A 813-621-7511 Tampa, Florida 33647 727-992-3212 | adammervine.com Swift Home Mortgage Josh High LendUS 1093 E. Brandon Blvd.

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NEXA Mortgage Maurice Gissendanner 2450 S. Gilbert Road #210 Chandler, Florida 85286

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Paramount Residential Mortgage Group Inc. Francine Villa 4590 Ulmerton Road #117 Clearwater, Florida 33762

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U.S. Bank Home Mortgage Denise Newton 9105 Strada Place Suite 3200 Naples, Florida 34108

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USF Federal Credit Union Bobby Bucholtz 13302 USF Palm Dr. Tampa, Florida 33612

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Pest Control ARC Termite and Pest Control LLC Alan Campbell 12135 Buffington Lane Riveriew, Florida 33579

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Relocation Services/Moving The Movers Moving & Storage Cal Mcduffie 4501 N Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida 33603

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Title and Abstract Agency of America Robert Genders 5536 6th St. Zephyrhills, Florida 33542

Insured Title Agency LLC Kevin Overstreet 2918 W. Kennedy Blvd Suite 201 Tampa, Florida 33609

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Meridian Title Company, Inc. Leslie Auvil 37837 Meridian Ave. Suite 100 Dade City, Florida 33525

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Transaction Management Your Transaction Manager Angela Settlemyre 1809 E. Diana St. Tampa, Florida 33610

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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

$1,299,000

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

BY NICK STUBBS Times Correspondent

$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.

Coldwell Banker / Karen Smith

$600,000

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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