Tampa REALTOR® Magazine - March/April 2020

TAMPA

MARCH - APRIL 2020

REALTOR

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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GREATER TAMPA REALTORS®

Homeownership Gaps Across America PAGE 14

REALTORS® to Contribute Sweat Equity PAGE 18

How Much Do You Know About Homeownership Disparities?

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CODE OF ETHICS 9 • MARKET STATS 17

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AFFILIATE BUSINESS DIRECTORY 32

CONTENTS

March - April 2020

Racial Homeownership Gap Recap of the National Association of REALTORS® Snapshot of Race & Home Buying in America report

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3 PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Inman Connect NYC 2020

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Real Estate For All Alliance

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Homeownership Gaps Across America

Highlights from NAR's 2020 Policy Forum PAGE 14

GTR diversity partnership PAGE 5

6 REALTORS® IN ACTION RPAC Major Investors

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ODE OF ETHICS C Equal Professional Services by the REALTOR®

10 YPNDEN

Professional & Personal Development

17 LOCAL MARKET STATS

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

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How Much Do You Know About Homeownership Disparties?

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REALTORS® to Contribute Sweat Equity For Habitat for Humanity PAGES 18

Test Your Knowledge PAGE 15

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20 CALENDAR

Classes and Events

22 MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS New REALTORS® and Brokers

31 AFFILATE CORNER

Relationship Building 101

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

INMAN CONNECT NYC 2020 Inspiring Takeaways INMAN CONNECT NYC 2020 I had the opportunity in January to attend Inman Connect in New York, an amazing event where top professionals shared ideas and collaborated. This event included over 250 speakers who shared groundbreaking content and visions of the real estate future from their perspective. The event was inspiring and content rich with takeaways that I wanted to share with you!

ON-DEMAND ECONOMY: We all realize today the demands and expectations of buyers have changed, where we once held in our toolkit for consumers the needed data of home valuation and the resource for home searching is not the case today with the technology evolution. However, there is no algorithm that can replace the value of a true real estate professional. The real estate professional today must realize the consumer expects more in terms of flexibility, knowledge of the market beyond an elevator speech and the resource for managing their real estate needs on a timely basis. iBUYERS 2020: It was quoted by Ownerly spokesperson, Richard Gargan, that Tampa will be one of the explosive markets in 2020 for ibuyer companies! As local Tampa REALTORS® we have seen the presence of these companies in our market and we can expect to see more. The 2019 stats for ibuyer company transactions across the U.S. doubled from .25% to .5% for all transactions in the U.S. One note was the hot spots that did have 3-6% in transactions. The overall growth for the U.S. was contributed to the opening of new markets, not depth in markets.

MARKETING: Video was a big topic this year. The takeaway was to utilize this as a tool, consumers love it and appreciate the raw information. The videos that are most appreciated are the informative videos, i.e., market information, area information and home improvement ideas, not necessarily direct selling. Video plus social media equals results!

Another session was brand marketing. Top agents (20 deals or more a year) shared that consistency was key, 72% of the top performers chose to stick with one marketing strategy for at least 18 months, content being 60% branding and 40% lead generating. They also spoke of the video marketing as a great resource.

an app is no longer useful, it gets discarded - stay current and useful!

1. Home financing alternatives - Always have the traditional resources available for your clients. In addition, you want to understand other platforms/ options on the market. Alternative financing options today are designed to help the consumer transition from one home to another, like trading cars. These companies offer bridge loans that allow the buyer to make more competitive offers as they eliminate the contingency to sell a home. There is also a source for concierge services. This covers the cost of improvement services (with no upfront costs), allowing homeowners to make their home market ready for the best results.

One company noted at this session was Compass.com.

2. Creative down payment – This allows a home buyer without a down payment to get into a home. Agents partner with a rent to own company that allows those without a down payment to find a home. Home values since the 90’s have increased 120% while income has only increased 10%, so it can be hard for qualified buyers to sometimes come up with a down payment.

Explore Divvyhomes.com for information on this option.

3. ibuyer – The “I” stands for Instant. There are homeowners who need this option or want the convenience of instant selling. Understand this model and have the resource available to offer your client at the listing presentation. It was mentioned by Houston Association of REALTORS® that 80% of sellers will look at this option when evaluating to sell, 93% will end up listing with an agent. If you are knowledgeable and control the data, you are the value proposition for your client. As a REALTOR® it is our obligation to be informed as professionals to offer all opportunities to the consumers; they look to us for guidance and knowledge.

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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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2020 OFFICERS President: Darlene Davenport President-Elect: Ellie Lambert Vice President: Ruth Bryson Treasurer: Tom Scaglione Secretary: Jay Quigley Immediate Past President: Dan Hazy CEO: Dennis MacDonald 2020 DIRECTORS Jacqueline Brown, Ashley Christie, Stacy Dillard, Adam Grenville, Connie Johnson, Barbara Jordan, Sherman Milton III, Annette Newkirk, Deanne Pelfrey, Kathleen Razzano, John Tomlin, Melissa Gallway and Katherine Sakkis EDITOR/DESIGNER Kimberly Chin, Communications/PR Manager ASSISTANT EDITOR Tamiracle Williams, Communications Specialist ASSISTANT DESIGNER AJ Hlavac, Graphics & Video Specialist

A MESSAGE FROM THE WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF REALTORS ®

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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.

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER CONTINUED 4. The modern way to buy – Trade in services for homes.

This is another option for the buyer owning a home to become a cash buyer on their next home providing a seamless transaction. Explore more about this option at Orchard.com 5. Liquidity (Financial flexibility) – This is an alternative to a HELOC loan for homeowners. It also offers a program where they will share equity in buying a property. If a buyer only has 5% down payment, this company will consider sharing in the down payment of the additional 15% to allow the homebuyer to meet a 20% down payment on a home purchase, which eliminates mortgage insurance and provides a lower monthly payment. The company will share equity for up to 30 years on the mortgage when the homeowner sells the property as well as receives their investment and profit.

Explore this option at Unisom.com Inman Select news is a free benefit offered to all GTR members. Visit Inman.com/GTR to access your account.

Another app that is worth mentioning, safeshowings.com, is designed for REALTOR® safety.

There was a wonderful motivational speaker, Kirstie Ennis, who is in our REALTOR® family. She is A former Marine sergeant who suffered a life-altering injury in Afghanistan in 2015 and has accomplished more at 28 years old than most people do in a lifetime. When faced with adversity and a dramatic change in life, she found a new purpose and not only survived but is thriving today. I encourage you to read her story at kirstieennisfoundation.com, it will put some perspective on the change in our profession. We are survivors and leaders!

The real estate industry is changing from companies backing consumers in new ways to integrated services that handles the entire process. If we educate ourselves and embrace the efficiencies, we will continue to be the source for consumers and their trusted advocate in real estate. I encourage all of you to engage in the professionally taught education we offer at the Association in addition to the national opportunities. Knowledge is powerful!

*Please note the companies listed above are for exploration on your behalf and came from a presentation at the Inman Connect conference. These companies are not associated with Greater Tampa REALTORS®.

The Real Estate For All Alliance (REFAA) is a diversity partnership between Greater Tampa REALTORS® (GTR) and the five real estate specialty groups in the Tampa Bay area. The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (NAGLREP), National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) and Women's Council of REALTORS® (WCR). GTR formed REFAA to celebrate diversity and equal representation for homeowners from all backgrounds.

Together, the Alliance represents strength in diversity, unity and real estate professionalism.

Stay tuned for upcoming events and how you can get invovlved with the Real Estate For All Alliance and any of the five real estate specialty groups. Visit tamparealtors.org/resources/refaa for more infomation.

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ADVOCACY

realtors in action ®

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!

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Visit tamparealtors.org/ vote-today to register!

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

COVID-19 Association Update

During this time of uncertainty, the Greater Tampa REALTORSÂŽ 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, social media and the next issue of Tampa REALTORÂŽ for updated information. Stay safe.

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ARE EXTENDED TO: Richard Cohen (Real Property Marketing) who passed away on February 1. He is survived by his wife Linda and other family members.

Richard was previously a Broker Associate with Real Property Marketing.

Every year at the annual meeting of Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services organization they honor one of their own, voted by their agents, as The Go Giver of the Year. This award honors the agent team member who exemplifies the traits of a Go Giver leader. A leader that focuses on the needs and values of others. This year Lizz Harmon was the award recipient. Congratulations Lizz!

Irv Edelson (Real Property Marketing) who passed away on March 5. Irv was a kind soul who loved attending GTR's Commercial Pitch Sessions. He also served in the U.S. Navy.

Betty Hatton (Bob Hatton Realty) who passed away March 12. Betty was a lifelong real estate broker in South Tampa.

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION ITEMS The following items were acted upon at the January 2020 Meeting: ✓ The GTR Board of Directors present a two-year term MOU in writing clearly outlining GTR’s relationship with the Realtors Care Foundation (RCF) that must be responded to

by RCF by February 24 with the following items for consideration - Room use, line item for billing, affiliate sponsorship amount $5,000, GTR magazine placement, auditorium signage was ✓ To change the name of RPAC to REALTOR® Party ✓ To create badges for use by committees designed as the current BOD badges with substituting “Volunteer Member” instead of an individual’s name for use by volunteers at GTR sponsored events.

The following items were acted upon at the February 2020 Meeting: ✓ Appoint Ashely Christie and Stacy Dillard to the Qualifying committee was adopted by unanimous consent ✓ To ratify the appointment of Ruth Bryson to replace Jack Rodriguez on the Finance Committee. ✓ To support Bob Pasquarello to run for leadership position at Stellar for the year 2020. ✓ Become the branded sponsor of NAR’s Tech Edge at a cost not to exceed $3,000. ✓ Be a Platinum sponsor for the Women in Real Estate (WIRE) Event. ✓ Layout site plan as per Scenario 2, which has 180 parking spaces. Furthermore, the site plan should be modified to include 4,950 sf for a first-floor addition with a second story of 2,500 sf. ✓ Allow a budget variance of $100 to be provided to Community Outreach Committee to provide $25 gift card donation once per quarter at City of Tampa community resource fair. ✓ Add Echo to the Charity list. ✓ RCF is the recipient of the 2020 Golf Tournament net proceeds. ✓ Combine appreciation, leadership, and awards into one annual event. Awards recipients will be recognized at installation. Cost not to exceed budgeted amounts. ✓ Move forward with CIPS institute as scheduled at a reduced cost of $199 for registration prior to 3/31/20 and $249 after 3/31/20. This variance would impact the budget by increasing net change in assets from negative $2,115 to negative $7,280. ✓ Approve a variance for the REALTOR Quest Budget sheet not to exceed an additional $2,500. ✓ Submit for approval a variance to the original Installation budget (Attached). This proposed budget would allow for 200 attendees and would increase the net change in asset by ($9,165). ✓ Provide support to RCF at the Platinum level through a combination of proceeds from the golf tournament and monetary contribution.

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LEGAL FAQs

CODE OF ETHICS Equal Professional Services by the REALTOR®

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EALTOR® A was contacted by Prospect C, a female head of household, concerning a home for sale which was advertised. When informed by REALTOR® A that the home in question had already been sold, Prospect C asked to be shown homes in the $240,000 to $270,000 price range with three bedrooms and located near schools and playgrounds. REALTOR® A proceeded to show Prospect C a number of homes which met her stated criteria for price range, size, and location, but Prospect C was interested in none of them.

Shortly thereafter, Prospect C filed a complaint with the Association of REALTORS® against REALTOR® A, complaining that he had violated Article 10 of the Code of Ethics by failing to offer equal professional service to her because she was a woman. Prospect C contended that she did not receive the same professional service from REALTOR® A that would have been afforded to a male head of household and home seeker with the same criteria for price range, size, and location.

At the hearing, Prospect C expressed her complaint and concluded by saying, “It was obvious to me that REALTOR® A discriminated against me because I am a woman. In my opinion, he showed little interest in helping me to find a home.”

REALTOR® A responded that he was sorry that Prospect C had that opinion, but that certainly he held no such attitude as charged. REALTOR® A advised the Hearing Panel that he routinely utilized a contact report

for each prospect which includes identification information on the clients, provides data on the price range, type of house and location preferred by the prospect, and records the homes shown to the prospect with information on the price, type, and location of each home shown. REALTOR® A presented several such reports from his files including the report pertaining to Prospect B. Prospect C’s report showed that several homes shown to her met the data as supplied by her.

The Hearing Panel concluded that REALTOR® A’s documented evidence did, in fact, establish a clear position in which equal professional service had been offered and that no violation of Article 10 had occurred. separate from his personal funds.

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: Are some brokerage companies required by law to post an Equal Employment Opportunity poster?

A: Yes. Employers with 15 or more employees during 20 weeks of the year are required to display the poster “Equal Employment Opportunity Is the Law” on their premises. The notice must be posted prominently, where employees and applicants for employment can readily see it.

The notice provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of employment laws. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1601.30, Federal Code 29, states, “Every employer … shall post and keep posted in conspicuous places upon its premises notices in an accessible format … Such notice must be posted in prominent and accessible places where notices to employees, applicants and members are customarily maintained …”

The poster can be downloaded via the U.S. Department of Labor Web site.

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

YPNDEN

Professional & Personal Development

The year is officially in full swing and so is the Young Professionals Network! Unfortunately, our first session of YPN’s Professional Development Series, Finesse your Finances, was canceled due to COVID-19. Thank you to everyone who registered and, of course, the committee, staff and Drew Catanese from Coastal Wealth for taking the time and effort to plan the event.

Stay tuned for the session coming this summer.

Attendees will be able to learn about topics that will help improve their businesses and hopefully take it to the next level. The YPN Professional Development series will be our way to help you take your business to the next level. It’ll focus on your professional and personal development, as well as how to apply these skills to your real estate business and how to achieve the most out of your career.

In other news, we are happy to announce our charity of choice for the year…Voices for Children! Voices for Children’s mission is to provide support and advocacy to children in need in our community and help ensure they have a secure and loving home. Feel free to join us as we support this great organization throughout the year with several volunteer opportunities coming up.

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#WIRE

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The next event is one of our most anticipated, our REALTour! This REALTour is meant to showcase one of the big four mixed use developments shaping Tampa Bay in the next few years, the Westshore Marina District.

It is safe to say the Westshore Marina District is more than just another residential community. It will feature a boat up restaurant, as well as over a mile and a half of walkable retail and other restaurants. It will be a great opportunity for agents to learn about one of the newest hotspots in South Tampa. This is a great tool to showcase our ever-improving community.

Stay tuned for more information and feel free to contact Kathryn Velez for any questions at kathryn@tamparealtors.org.

If you just want to check us out or see what we do, feel free to follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook @TampaYPN. We post our upcoming events, volunteer opportunities as well as helpful tips for new REALTORS®.

Ari Alejo (Tomlin, St Cyr & Associates LLC) is the Chair of the 2020 Young Professionals Network.

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HOMEOWNERSHIP GAP

racial

homeownership gap

by Tamiracle Williams, GTR Communications Specialist The latest U.S. Census Bureau data found that white alone1 households have a homeownership rate of 73.7%, which exceeds any other race.

Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander alone household rate was 57.6% followed by black alone households with a rate of 44%.

According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the 2019 homeownership rate for African Americans fell below the rate in 1968 when the Fair Housing Act was passed.

During NAR's 2nd Annual Policy Forum, Donnell Williams, president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) recommended education as the solution to increasing minority homeownership.

In October 2019, the Urban Institute published Explaining the Black-White Homeownership Gap: A Closer Look at Disparities across Local Markets. The study found that the black-white homeownership gap ranges from 15 to 51 percentage points in different metro areas in the United States. The study also showed that credit score, education, income and marital status all contribute to the black-white homeownership gap.

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Increase visibility, access and types of down payment assistance programs.

Use technology to expand responsible credit in all communities.

Improve and expand financial education and homeownership preparation for renters and younger generations.

The National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that online mortgage lending could also reduce the black-white homeownership gap.

The study found that “up to 1.3 million minority applicants were rejected for a mortgage from 2009 to 2015 that would have been accepted if loan officers had not discriminated.”

NAR also plans to create materials to help REALTORS® provide consumers with information on schools that avoids fair housing pitfalls and design a more robust fair housing education, including unconscious-bias training and education on how the actions of REALTORS® can shape the community. This is a part of NAR’s new Fair Housing Plan ‘ACT’, which stands for accountability, culture change and training.

Like NAREB, the Urban Institute believes that education is key to reducing the black homeownership gap. Here are a few suggestions from the Urban Institute for reducing the gap: • Increase federal efforts to improve the existing supply of affordable housing; make investments directed toward historically segregated and devalued neighborhoods.

• Improve or overhaul renovation and rehab purchase lending programs to expand access to existing affordable housing inventory The concept "race alone" includes people who reported a single entry (e.g., Korean) and no other race, as well as people who reported two or more entries within the same major race group

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Homeownership Gaps Across the United states Cities with large hispanic shares No Major City

has come close to closing the homeownership gap, not even majority black cities

of their population tend to have smaller homeownership gaps

6.3 Million

black and hispanic millenials in the 31 largest MSAs are mortgage ready

8.4 percentage point

increase in the likelihood a child becomes a homeowner if their parents are one

12% to 13%

of the homeownership gap between black and white young adults is due to parental homeownership and wealth

More than 100,000

black residents in New York City, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Chicago are ready for homeownership

Source: https://www.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/documents/policy-forum-2020-presentation-racial-homeownership-gaps-02-06-2020.pdf

How Much do you Know About Homeownership Disparities?

Test Your Knowledge!

1. On average, Asian/Pacific

Islanders spend the most on homes at $ compared to $ among African Americans. a. $498,000; $310,000 b. $450,000; $214,000 c. $435,000; $228,000

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% of African Americans were most likely to purchase a multigenerational home, followed by Hispanics at % then whites at %. a. 22%; 18%; 11% b. 24%; 16%; 8% c. 36%; 11%; 7%

3. From 2016 to 2019, the

ownership rate among Hispanic Americans held at about % and more than % for Asian Americans. a. 53%; 47% b. 45%; 53% c. 37; 64%

4. Since the Great Recession,

Asian Americans have climbed to about a hownership rate of about %. a. 61% b. 59% c. 46% % more expensive than nonaccessible homes. a. 10% b.15% c. 13%

Sources: https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2020/02/25/racial-disparities-persist-on-path-to-homeownership https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2020/02/24/study-lack-of-accessible-housing-fosters-unfair-cost-burdens

% of African Americans were rejected for a mortgage because of their debt-to-income ratio. % of Hispanic Americans were rejected for a mortagage due to a low credit score. a. 73%; 44% b. 54%; 52% c. 62%; 50%

7. The gap between black

and white homeownership is it was before the Fair Housing Act passage in 1968. a. greater than b. less than c. the same as

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BROKERS WELCOME-Broker must accompany client during client’s initial visit to this community. Both the client and Broker must execute the Developer’s Registration Form on the initial visit. Broker must also execute the Developer’s Broker Participation Agreement. Broker bonus/commission subject to change without notice. Winding Ridge is being developed and sold by Pasco County Associates III, LLLP, a Florida limited liability limited partnership. This is not an offering in states where prior registration is required. Prices, terms plans, specifications, features, amenities, designs, dimensions, materials and availability are subject to change or substitution by Seller without notice. All rights reserved. ©2020 11500 3-3-20

FEBRUARY 2019 Single Family Homes

FEB 2020

FEB 2019

% Change

1,505

1,446

4.1%

$258,900

$240,000

7.9%

98.0%

97.5%

0.5%

37 Days

47 Days

-21.3%

Inventory (Active Listings)

3,695

4,786

-22.8%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.0

2.8

-28.6%

FEB 2020

FEB 2019

% Change

437

413

5.8%

$188,400

$170,000

10.8%

97.1%

96.5%

0.6%

38 Days

41 Days

-7.3%

Inventory (Active Listings)

1,014

1,292

-21.5%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.0

2.7

-25.9%

FEB 2020

FEB 2019

% Change

3,586

3,379

6.1%

$252,000

$235,000

7.2%

97.3%

96.4%

0.9%

38 Days

46 Days

-17.4%

Inventory (Active Listings)

8,885

11,816

-24.8%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.1

2.9

-27.6%

FEB 2020

FEB 2019

% Change

1,361

1,265

7.6%

$183,000

$172,890

5.8%

96.2%

95.8%

0.4%

38 Days

39 Days

-2.6%

Inventory (Active Listings)

3,743

4,650

-19.5%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.6

3.3

-21.2%

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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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

REALTORS to Contribute Sweat Equity ®

To Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough

by Joey Henderson, GTR Director of Public Afffairs A name that is synonymous with attainable and affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County Florida, Inc. (HFHHC) is the newest partner of Greater Tampa REALTORS® (GTR). Habitat for Humanity is known for helping families that need a hand-up, not a hand-out when it comes to homeownership. GTR members have an opportunity to be an essential part of the hands-on homebuilding process.

HFHHC is an affiliate of Habitat International, which has helped nearly 7 million families globally with attainable and affordable housing since 1976. As noted in its history, HFHHC became an Affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International in 1987. Since then, the local self-help housing nonprofit agency, along with homeowner applicants, community volunteers and donors, “has built or renovated more than 200 homes throughout Hillsborough County.”

GTR has a unique opportunity to lend a hand in support of HFHH Real Estate Build. The Real Estate Build is a collaborative project that will enable professionals from

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the real estate industry to join forces in building a new home for an eligible family, and GTR is proud to be the title sponsor. On Thursday, February 20, GTR members attended the Health & Wealth Real Estate Mixer. HFHHC hosted this inaugural fund- and friend-raising event at the Centre Club in downtown Tampa.

Our members also enjoyed meeting the family recipients of the home to be built. Ms. Barnes, a single parent of two children, is excited for the opportunity. She’s ready to roll up her sleeves and contribute the sweat equity needed alongside of REALTORS® and other volunteers.

A limited number of volunteers and teams will be assigned for each of the build days. The Tampa Real Estate Home Build project has been postponed due to COVID-19 but will be located in the University area.

Volunteering for the Real Estate Build is a great way to give back and work together with your fellow REALTORS®.

Visit www.habitathillsborough.org/habitat-hillsboroughreal-estate-build/ for more information.

YOUR CLIENTS HAVE DREAMED IT, NOW THEY CAN LIVE IT!

CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY

Introducing Luxury Living in South Tampa’s New Walkable Waterfront Neighborhood The entire Westshore Marina District is now coming to life as construction begins on Marina Pointe’s luxurious tower residences, the District’s deepwater marina and premier town center. With move-in anticipated in late 2021, now is the time for your clients to take advantage of incredible values on this in-town, on-the-water lifestyle of their dreams.

• Contemporary tower and townhome residences

• Luxurious, resort-style amenities

• Incomparable bay and city views • Premier shopping and dining just steps away

• Overlooking newest deepwater marina on Florida’s West Coast

• Private slips available for yachts from 35' to 90'

• Minutes by car or boat to downtown Tampa, St. Pete or Gulf Beaches

CALL OR VISIT OUR SALES GALLERY TODAY

WATERFRONT CONDOMINIUMS FROM THE MID-$700,000s

Ask About Our Construction Commencement Incentives | Boat Slips Available

SALES GALLERY OPEN DAILY

4900 Bridge Street, Tampa, FL 33611 Monday-Friday 10-6; Saturday 10-5; Sunday 12-5 813-454-0877 | info@marinapointe.com | MarinaPointe.com Broker participation welcomed. ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. This project has been filed in the state of Florida and no other state. This is not an offer to sell or solicitation of offers to buy the condominium units in states where such offer or solicitation cannot be made. Prices and availability are subject to change at any time without notice.

CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST (CIPS) 5- DAY INSTITUTE The CIPS curriculum offers you hands-on experience with international real estate transactions, as well as five days of study focusing on critical aspects of transactional transactions including currency and exchange rate issues, cross-cultural relationships, regional market conditions, investment performance, tax issues and more.

COURSE CURRICULUM APR. 15

Global Real Estate: Local Market GTR Auditorium APR. 16

Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools GTR Auditorium APR. 17

The Americas & International Real Estate GTR Auditorium APR. 20

WITH INSTRUCTOR BRIAN WOODS NAR’S 2019 CIPS INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

CLASS COST

Europe & International Real Estate GTR Auditorium APR. 21

Asia/Pacific & International Real Estate The Godfrey Hotel and Cabanas

199 5-Day Bundle Valid Until 3/31 249 5-Day Bundle Starting 4/1 $ 99 For Individual Courses $ $

To receive the CIPS Designation, a one-time initial application fee of $75 is required. Additionally, 1st year dues are prorated on a quarterly scale. Subsequent years are $220 billed annually in Quarter 4.

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.

CALENDAR COMMITTEE MEETINGS

MaY 2020 May 5 - 6 GRI 101 - REALTORS: Professionalism and the Law 8:30 A.M - 6:30 P.M. A two-day course that covers professional standards, fair housing and diversity, and law.

May 6 Commercial Pitch/Deal Room 12:30 - 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.

May 7 iCE: If You Can't List You Can't Last (ZEPHYRHILLS) 1 - 4 P.M. This course provides practical listing techniques to help you get more listings and become a “Listing Specialist”.

May 13 Efficiently Working with Buyers - 3 CE 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. This course specifically addresses how to find potential buyer customers and help them in the most efficient way possible, leading to satisfied buyers and profitable licensees.

May 14 Roadmap to a Successful Closing - 3 CE 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. 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!

Working With the Senior Citizen - 3 CE 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. The objective of this course is to help REALTORS® better understand the mindset of senior citizens as it relates to real estate and real estate finance.

May 15 How to Avoid Getting Sued - 3 CE 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. You will learn the most common types of claims and ways to avoid getting sued.

May 15 - 21 NAR Designation Classes- CIPS Institute 5-Day Bundle (Zoom Live-Stream) 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. The CIPS course curriculum offers you hands-on experience with international real estate transactions, as well as five full days of study focusing on the critical aspects of transnational transactions.

May 19 How to Market Like a RockStar on a Roadie's Budget - 3CE 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. This session will explore how consumers are changing and what marketing techniques & tools you can implement for little or no cost and that require little technical skill or knowledge.

Run a Successful Real Estate Website and Dominate the Search Engines - 3 CE 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. In this session, you will learn all the keys to running a successful realty website including what kind of content & tools it needs to have, design factors, how to set it up for good user-ability, stickiness & lead capture, how to promote and drive traffic & have good search engine optimization.

May 20 How to Do a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) - 3CE 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. The class will also involve practicing the different parts of doing a CMA like choosing comparable properties, making adjustments, and reconciling adjusted properties.

Introduction to New Construction - 3CE 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. The course is designed to give you a comprehensive overview of new construction sales and the opportunities that are available to Florida licensees.

May 21 NAR Certification - Military Relocation Professional - 6 CE 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. This certification focuses on educating real estate professionals about working with current and former military service members to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and support.

May 27 GRI 102 - Starting Your Business 8:30 A.M - 5:30 P.M. This two-day course that covers contracts, goal setting and business planning.

Board of Directors April 30 | May 28 9:30 A.M. - Noon Building April 7 | May 5 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Commerical April 1 | May 6 10 - 11:30 A.M.

Community Outreach April 9 | May 13

9:30 A.M. - 11 A.M. Events April 14 | May 12 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Finance April 22 | May 19 1:30 - 3 P.M. Global April 8 | May 13 9:30 - 11 A.M. Governmental Affairs May 1 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Pasco Advisory Board May 7 2- 3 P.M. Professional Development April 20 | May 18 1:30 - 2:30 P.M. REALTORS® Party May 1 10:30 - 1:30 P.M. Technology April 6 | May 4 1:30 - 2:30 P.M. YPN May 6 10 - 11:30 A.M.

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WELCOME

New Brokers* & Members

January 20 - March 19, 2020

New members and Affiliates who join after March 19, 2020 will be recognized in the May/June issue. *New brokers are highlighted in yellow.

ACE Realty & Auction LLC Young, Angela Align Right Realty LLC DePalma, Carrie Nicolas, Fabiola Orellana, Gloria Patel, Sharmile Piazza, Celina Rivera, Aileen Shingala, Hinal Align Right Realty Riverview Bagwell, Annette Ciancitto, Rhonda Conway, Adrian Cooper, Neelomie Fletcher, Bernadette Medrano, Janet Padilla, Elena Riddell, Kelly-Ann Rodriguez, Itzel Steiding, Shane Stoker, Sharon Align Right Realty South Shore Calvert, Shawna Align Right Realty Westshore Cordova, Maria Rodriguez Caballero, Lian Travis, Shateia Argo Group Properties LLC Gibson, Robert Rodriguez, Alejandra Atlantic Premier Realty LLC Aguirre, Vannesa Avenue Homes LLC Quesada, Kaitlyn Beachfront Realty Inc. Castillo, Irela BHHS Florida Properties Group Beckford-Harrilal, Paula Braham, Jorge Brosnan, Brittany Daggett, Marissa Fry, Michael Gould, Robyn Jimenez Reyes, Claribel Kancharla, Sudha King, Vi Komani, Albana Lewis, Anita Maldonado, Maria McNeal, Derrick Miller, Keith Perla, Laura Talavera, Ashley Blake Real Esate Inc. Bozek, Lukasz BluBay International Realty LLC Ayala, Ixia Blue Coast Realty Group LLC McCurry, Adrianna

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Boutique Realty Florida Cumby, Caroline

Coldwell Banker Dolphin Realty Greene, Jason

Brainard Realty Verly, Eugene

Coldwell Banker Realty Holden, Thomas

BRIKO LLC Wachira, Tony

Lodge, Lawrence Trinh, Kimanh

Brinks Real Estate Solutions LLC

Coldwell Banker Residential Barna, Ana Forte, Jessica Haynes, Annette Kyres, Catherine Lane, Jodi McGarry CID Del Prado, Mayra Milien, Miwolf Nikolova Ivanova, Svetlana Padilla, Karen Rosa, Alnellys Simpler, Tracie Smith, Andrea Sol Humleker, Ana Estrella Stein, Caroline Suarez, Quintina Cornerstone Prop.International Moronta, Jose

Castrejon, Josue Century 21 Affiliated Builes, Eduardo Cooley, Ariana Dai, Qiongyao Hall, Eric Kremser, Marco Ocasio, Maria Olivares Quinones, Miguel Vera, Anthony Century 21 Beggins Enterprises Davis, Betty Mercado, Erika Rodriguez, Daniel Stuart, Sean Woods, Jessica Century 21 Bill Nye Realty Walker, Tracy L Century 21 Elite Locations Inc. Odeh, Mahmoud Century 21 Link Realty Inc. Castillo, Ricardo Desir, Meleine Neal, Carlos Century 21 List With Beggins Bushman, Lindsey Gutierrez, Patricia Smith, Alene Velasquez, Julio Century 21 Rosa Leon Duque, Nancy Hernandez, Leidy Martin Gonzalez, Maribel Mercedes, Yafreisy Port, Yurima De La Caridad Sanchez, Carenin Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. Armes, Julie Beegle, Lance Bui, Andre Charafi, Jalil Connor, Leslie Echeverri Echeverry, Juan Fidler, Amanda Guzman, Ebony Jones, Nancy McGill, Roseline M Myles, Frank Rourke, Karen Rubio, Kerri Sanders, Cortney Tedder, Diana CityWorth Properties LLC Shumway, Thomas Coastal Properties Group International Midkiff, Kathy

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Covenant Realty Martinez, Miriam CRES Corp International LLC Combs, Michael Dalton Wade Inc. Cejas, Yunaisy Embery, Khari Fields, Rebecca Hyacinthe, Marnel Keels, Michael Lewis, Joseph Perry, Nicole Daneel Burke Realty Inc. Clarke, Keisha Dockside Realty Inc. Leboff, Lynn Eaton Realty LLC Hunter, Courtney Enterprise Realty Services LLC Gonzalez, Clara Simpson Jackson, Joel Epic Realty Group International Inc. Fichera, Ivana EXIT 1st Class Realty Williams, Michelle Exit Bayshore Realty Basilone, Shyra Battle, Yasmin Exit Elite Realty Lewis, Cordell Socci-Seifert, Jessica EXP Realty LLC Barnes, Roberto Bass, Brooke Chen, Susan Davis, Patrick

Ehman, Stacee Ermeav-Williams, Cindy Haynes, Sophia James, Forrest Johnson, Jeremy Maginot, Brenda Parker, Andrea Sauer, Ryan Zehm, Jessica EZ Choice Realty Ciresi, Brittany Johnson, Amanda Fine Properties Morris, Jason Fireside Real Estate Adam, Lindsay First Fla. Rlty. of Tampa Bay Munoz, Elizabeth Florida Capital Realty Teeter, Brian Weddle, Eboney Florida Executive Realty Ward, Ricky May, Joseph Florida Luxury Realty Browne, Justin Evans, Joi Jacomino, Sandra Montgomery, Tania Rivera, Joanne Scott, Calvinia Florida Realty Daudu, Mopelola Simmons-Harvey, Charles Florida Realty Investments Miller, Karrell Florida's 1st Choice Rlty LLC Philpott, Mary Wadlington, David Wayne Fonseca Woolfolk Realty LLC Allen, Julia Fontana Realty Inc. Crider, Ashley Friends Realty LLC Arias Robaina, Isel Noy Castaneda, Lisbel Valdivia, Rosa Future Home Realty Inc. Barker, Moreen CORTES, LUIS Crespo, Madeline Ford, Robert Kruse, Jessica LaRocca, Jordan Meunier, Amanda Mueller, Kevin Vora, Vruti Global Luxury Realty LLC Breheny, Matthew Gordon & Associates Realty Miranda Salazar, Jeysson Grande Real Estate Services Caraballo, Mary Gentile, Patricia Hamlin & Associates Realty LLC Kelley, Joanne

WELCOME Harbor Cay Realty LLC Rodrigues, Joseph HomeSmart Perez, Anthony Zheng, Hong Home Trust Realty Group Camacho, Felix Garcia, Andrea Herrera, Melisa Naranjo Suarez, Raudel Ochoa, Magda Ortiz Quinones, Myrangelli Pedraza, Carlos Valerio, Jenniffer Homeward Real Estate Matthews, Karen Homeward Real Estate Goode, Jessica Lynch, Sherlynn Venema, Derek Impact Realty Tampa Bay Barber, Javaris Coles, Togo Henriquez, Eric Jarnagin, Scott Lowe, Cedrick Metz, Charles Rodney Nelson, Alicia Read, Kayla Rivera, Alexander Rivera, Bernadette Thompson SR, Jonathan Wharton, Kareika Innovative Properties Int.Co Glevis, Robinson Intl. Realty Plus-Tampa Bay Gonzalez, Jacquelyn Invitation Homes Realty LLC Soto, Melinda Josh Realty Inc. Louis, Audin JPT Realty LLC Fleitas Roca, Alejandro Godinez, Karla Salinas, Miguel Justin Florida Realty LLC Blue, Michael Keller Williams - New Tampa Chisenhall, Reanna Conrad, Hilda Crawford, Sue Galloway, Nicholas Gupta, Monisha Kettler, Kimberly Khan, Uzma Pollock, Neal Sanchez, Jason Keller Williams Realty Axley, Mark Burkett, Herbert Fargi, Sol Hall, Summer Irshaid, Abraham Leto, Draven Medeiros, Anthony Ortiz, Erik

Perez, Cheemar Perez, Megan Prieto, Hector Rozet, Michel Sanchez, Enmanuel Schelte, Kodja Wu, Feng Wulff, Robert Keller Williams Realty - Palm Harbor Chapman, Regina Lackey, Tressa Zoellner, David Keller Williams Realty S. Shore Bluma, Steven Byrd, Ariyas Cassiano, Mandy Charles, Garvin Keating, Lori Macdonald, Scott Neeley Buford, Sara OBrien, John Pina de Jesus, Nariusky Schmukal, Mark White, Chantanae Keller Williams South Tampa Calas, Fils Aime Chuquizuta, Andrea Glazer, Mary Hajec, James Hastings, Mindy Hatcher, Daniel Itri, Vincent Kline, Leah Martinez Colon, Arturo McGinniss, Ryan Moseley, Katrina Pauquette, Sean Pry, Jennifer Reasey, Rebecca Stallings, Taylar Suarez, Justin Tyler Thyng, Jonathan Walston, Faith Keller Williams Tampa Central Gagnon, Kathy Ann Graham, Callie Hernandez, Lester Mcdonough, Theresa Ranson, Erica Robertson, Shari Tini, Denise Youngblood, Jered Castillo Alba, Johanna Keller Williams Tampa Properties Ceron Gold, Luisa Contreras, Ares Daigle, Elaine Diaz, Deborah Faass, Soon Lim Garcia, Ariana Garguilo, Heather Graham, Shaniece Grgic, Yenisey Henriquez, Ana Hitchcock, Doris Ingram, Viktoria Lakhan-Chen, Lisa Ly, Phuong Naumovski, Sandra Rausch, Allison Santiago Quinones, Mercedes Sharma, Vashti Kendra REAC Consultant Inc. Negron, Sandra Keys To The Bay Real Estate Hoffman, Katelyn

La Rosa Realty St. Petersburg Alvarez, Marlana

Premier Agent Network Dedrick, Yvonne

May, Patrick

Premier Realty of Tampa Brath, Kelly Cardenas-Diaz, Carlos Travis, Eric Pristine Florida Properties LLC

La Rosa Realty The Elite LLC Otero Rosario, Alexis Lantes Realty Group LLC Lantes, Teresita Leap Realty Group LLC Pibernik, Franc Listed.Com Inc. O'Donnell, Drew LoKation Real Estate Francis, Maxine Lombardo Heights LLC De La Cruz, Vincent Martin, Simone Molina, Isaac Salm, Danielle Lombardo Team Real Estate LLC Carpenter, Amanda Lally, Alexander Miller, Chantae Porter, Robert Mark It Realty Group Inc. Noy, Yoidayan Masterpiece Rlty of Tampa Bay Dann, Melissa MavRealty Acosta, Jennifer Varieur, Madeline McGrash, Alderman & Associates Alderman, Ronald McPeak Real Estate Firm Dolobach, Jared Mones-Rosado, Ralph Melange Real Estate Inc. Long, Jody

Christianson, Jessica Putnam Realty Group Putnam, Michael Quicksilver Real Estate Group Jaramillo, Dania RE Florida Homes Gallant, Anne McSweeney, Stefan RE/MAX Action First of Florida Levine, Lauren Mathews, Eirene RE/MAX ALL PROS Dowling-Neymotin, Stephanie Steele, Shaye RE/MAX Alliance Group Alvarado, Estrella Black, Joshua Gentile, Kristy Mitsakos, Zachary RE/MAX Capital Realty Delgado, Gina Grayes, Sirecia RE/MAX Home Archer, Thomas RE/MAX Realty Unlimited Miranda Anchundia, Terencia Murphy, Craig

MOMENTUM Group Botia, Nicolas

Real Property Experts Inc.

Momentum Real Estate LLC Lancaster, Neva

Realtopia Dip, Maria

Ullah, Rijwan

Realty Direct Ryan, Angelina

MV Realty PBC LLC Colon, Marisol MVP Realty Associates Laret, Angelique Parrilla, Helen Mikhail, Claude New Beginning Realty Inc. Arteaga Reyes, Aylin Next Den Realty Medina, Olivia NextHome Bay Area Experts Gagnon, Shana Orca Homes LLC Outlaw-Crouch, Bobbi Paci Realty LLC Torres, Rafael Paul & Associates Real Estate Hoffstetter, Anna People’s Choice Realty Svc LLC Jacob, Binu Pullappally, Joby Puzhikunnel, Josemon White, Jazmyne Pineywoods Realty LLC Caceres, Gabriela Christian, Matthew Donovan, Theresa Kerton, Samantha

Underwood, Lequisha

Realty Partners LLC Crespo, Manuel Simpson, Andrew Redefy Real Estate Flynn, Susanne RedFin Corporation Collins, Julie Emminger, Traci Starr, Lynn River Hills Realty Inc. Aranda, Melanie Rivera & Associates Realty Hidalgo Gato, Adrian Robert Slack LLC Benn, David White, Marijke S P O R T Realty Group Inc. Muller, Michael Sandstone Realty Group LLC Ghastin, Michael Philp, Rowan Yates, Tammy Schild Real Estate Services Moses, Edward Schrader Realty Schrader, Terry

Prescott, Gary

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WELCOME

New Brokers* & Members Continued SCL REAL ESTATE LLC Morales, Alberto Selective Homes Realty LLC Bell, Willis Signature Estates Realty Osborne, Billy Signature International RE LLC Montilla, Eddy Signature Realty Associates Dawsey, Taylor Gordon, Caitlin May, Robert Setzer, Christa Tucker, Eugene Smith & Associates Real Estate Benn, David White, Marijke SnowBird Relocation Real Estate LLC Vigil, Martin Spartan Group Realty Inc. Corder, Taina Lelis Leytham, Wesley Mawby, Toni Star Bay Realty Corp.

Sabb, Heather Whaley, Chad

Real Estate for Rehabilitation

Vintage Homes Realty Hall Gagnon, Courtney Vogel Realty Services Inc. Elliott, Nicole Yang, Shawn Vylla Home Lluveras Matos, Pablo Weathervane Realty LLC Skinner, Terrell Weichert REALTORS Yates&Assoc Rubio, Michael Sobon, Rocky Standarowski, Tracy Westbay Real Estate Mitrovic, Zeljko Weston Group Tose, Nicole White Realty LLC White, Jesika Yany Realty LLC Medina Gracia, Sirky

Stofel & Associates Realty Johnston, Brooke Stofel, Tyler Sun Realty of Florida Inc. Weiss, Brian Tampa Bay Exclusive Realty LLC Medina, Brittany Miguel, Nilda Tampa Bay Key Realty Garcia, Marislene Tampa First Realty LLC Chovatiya, Bhavita Tampas Best Realty LLC Baker, Cali Gamba, Mathew The Boutique Real Estate Group Wasson, Laura The Excellecore Group Inc. Shady, Alton The Perfect Pad Taylor-Kenney, Naomi The Somerday Group PL Horvath, Avery Schepers Kratz, Kimberly Ann Vazquez, Alejandro Topaz Realty LLC Cata, Lizett Gomez Columbie, Yailen Lazo, Sheriocha Rodriguez Garcia, Yamile Torque Real Estate York, Anthony John Turning Leaf Realty Develder, David Gonzalez, Julia Ramirez Ortiz, Steven Unity One PL Hamid, Aleem

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Greater Tampa REALTORS® encourages you to bring your gently used clothes to the Salvation Army drop box located at our main office and Zephyrhills location. 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.

Real 100% Home Loan Financing

It does exist!

Buyer Short on Assets?

GTE Financial can help! gtefinancial.org 813.871.2690 Ext 40407 | LoanExecutives@gtefinancial.org APR=Annual Percentage Rate 4.784% quoted rate effective as of 03/18/2019 is an (30 Year fixed conventional Homeready loan). APR is subject to change based on market conditions and loan approval. Interest rate, and down payment required are based on creditworthiness, amount financed, and ability to repay. Rates can vary based on risk factors which include but are not limited to LTV, credit score, and debt to income ratio. Offer valid on Primary Residence loans only. Eligible loans applied for on/after 4/1/2019. Property Insurance Required. The rate will never exceed 4.12z5% over loan term. Payments do not include applicable property taxes insurance and mortgage insurance. APR is calculated based upon a purchase price of $200,000.00 loan amount and an 97% Loan to Value (LTV) (Loan subject to piggy back fixed 2nd for 3% down payment and up to 5% towards closing costs and prepaids) with .125% in discount points paid using typical GTE Financial closing costs. 1st Mortgage Payment example would be $940 per month for a 30-year term, actual monthly obligation will be greater. Membership eligibility is required. GTE Financial reserves the right to change, modify or terminate this offer at any time and without prior notice. Federally Insured by NCUA. | Equal Housing Lender

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2020 Great American REALTOR® Days Members visited Tallahassee to meet with lawmakers on pending real estate legislation and discuss important issues impacting Florida's real estate industry.

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Spain Trade Mission The Spanish International Realty AllianceÂŽ (SIRA) visited Tampa as part of an inbound trade mission to learn more about Florida and potential business opportunities, as well as strengthen ties between the SIRA and Florida REALTORSÂŽ.

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GTR Mixer - Miller's Ale House On February 13, members made new connections and reconnected at the free mixer at Miller's Ale House (Tampa Airport).

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Strawberry Festival Parade Luncheon REALTOR® Party Major Investors and the Board of Directors enjoyed a delicious Plant City-grown luncheon to celebrate the town’s rich history and kick off the 2020 Strawberry Festival Parade.

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AFFILIATE CORNER

Relationship building 101 Know, Like and Trust

MELISSA GALLWAY 2020 Affiliates Director

As the real estate season comes into full bloom with spring, you want to remember this: people do business with those they know, like and trust. Relationship building is key to any business and in order to build relationships, we need to get to know the individual we are working with. Here are three questions you should ask yourself when networking with REALTORS® at Greater Tampa REALTORS® events or classes.

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WHY do the REALTORS® wake up every morning and challenge the day?

WHAT motivates them and sets them apart from the rest?

HOW do their processes work and how can they benefit you?

Understanding these three questions will assist you in creating the rapport and confidence necessary to assure you that your clients get the first-class service they deserve. It is important to focus on building relationships with those who go above and beyond to make their clients happy. These qualities can be vital in any business to ensure that you will have someone that you are able to relate with, share the same work ethics and be able to

assist in any transaction, even the transactions that may become complex and/or complicated.

Building relationships also includes building trust. As entrepreneurs, it is important to go the extra mile for our clients as they are the foundation of our business.

One thing I love about GTR is how committed we affiliates are to help our real estate partners learn and grow. I encourage all the Affiliates to network with other GTR members and get to know, like, trust and most importantly build a relationship with those who are invested in the overall future of real estate.

Exercise your relationship building skills at GTR events.

Check the calendar on the website or updates.

Congratulations to our Affiliate of the Month: February 2020: Sean Hennessey - Envoy Mortgage March 2020: Robert Terpak - The Post Company LLC

Welcome New Affiliate Business Partners!

Joined between January 15 - March 13, 2020 Affordable Ozone Treatment Representative: Chuck Hall

I-75 Moving and Storage Representative: Leo Lubowicz

Sibbitt Wernert Studio Representative: Karen Wernert

All Real Estate Title Solutions Inc. Representative: Miguelangel Humbría

Insight Home Inspections Representative: Daniel Horton

Swift Home Mortgage Representative: Josh High, Douglas Smith

Assured Partners Representative: Monica Montiel, John Tankersley

McLaurin Inspections Representative: Kenny McLaurin

The Movers Moving & Storage Representative: Cal Mcdufie

PhotosinMotion.net Representative: Joseph Garnett

Two Maids & A Mop Pasco County Representative: Sherman Milton III, Robynne Moreno

Buffalo Engineering Services LLC Representative: Regina Santos Deployed Capital Group Inc. Representative: Edwin Epperson GTE Financial Representative: Jennifer Weaver Hamilton Group Funding Representative: Jodie Wilson Hommati.com #163 Representative: Justin Schulman

PRMG Mortgage Representative: Robert Gress Realty Video Pro Representative: Alexander Towhidian Rock Solid Home Inspections Representative: Dawn Perkins Run Forever Run Representative: Vanessa Rodriguez Sherry Ann Fain Photography Representative: Sherry Fain

USF Federal Credit Union Representative: Bobby Bucholtz Vandyk Mortgage Representative: Laura Leavines Waypoint Property Inspection Representative: Derek Lewis Wells Fargo Mortgage Representative: Andrew Deitch, Trace Kuhn

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January 15 - March 13, 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, Jark Enterprise, Riverview Mortgage and Pillar to Post Home Inspections and our Silver Affiliate Partners: Assured Partners, Cardinal Roofing, Fairwinds Mortgage, Get the Facts Home Inspections, GTE Mortgage, 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 Kathryn Velez at kathryn@tamparealtors.org.

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

Ste. 800 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-849-2816 | oldrepublicexchange.com

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

813-948-6355 | iernaair.com

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

813-629-4642

Builders/Developers

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

239-649-6310 | AlturaBayshore.com

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

888-702-8453

Marina Pointe Jessica Bonerigo 4900 Bridge St. Tampa, Florida 33611

distinctivedesignhomes.com

The Swenson Group Tye Swenson 7324 W Comanche Ave Tampa, Florida 33634

813-373-7767 | themaintenancepros.com

813-930-9800 | marinapointe.com

813-781-1969 | swensonent.com

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

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

813-683-4300 | twomaidsoflutz.com

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

813-579-0415

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The Maintenance Pro's Mike Buttery 7324 W Comanche Ave .

Tampa, Florida 33634

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

813-708-4740 | empowercreditsllc.com

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

352-588-2732 | sacfcu.org

Financial Services Housing Finance Authority Mark Hendrickson 601 E Kennedy Blvd.

27th Floor Tampa, Florida 33602

813-272-5254

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

813-343-5525 | synovus.com

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

Tampa, Florida 33619

813-245-0059

Home Inspection Complete Home Inspection Services Albert Cooke

813-380-1355

completehomeinspectionservices.net

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

813-685-7573

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

813-785-4620

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

813-486-8551 | waypointwest.com

1-Inspector Robert A Blobner 11347 Hudson Hills Lane Riverview, Florida 33579

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

813-374-0077

863-581-9998

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

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

352-588-2184

813-442-1080

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

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

813-355-6238

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813-545-4799

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

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

813-690-8917

AcuSystem Home Inspections David Gonzalez 5668 Fishhawk Crossing Blvd.

Ste 120 Lithia, Florida 33547

813-469-1788 | atd-homeinspections.com

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813-727-8827 | bahi.biz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elite Home Inspections Glisson Inspection William Torres Timothy Glisson 8315 Round Leaf Lane 2424 Prospect Rd. Riverview, Florida 33578 Tampa, Florida 33629

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

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

813-616-3301 | berylprojectengineering.com

941-391-5372

besthomeinspectionandconstructionco.com

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

813-777-9848 | bltinspections.com Blue Star Inspections Troy Martin 2847 Nichols Road Lithia, Florida 33547

813-967-7212

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

352-428-1833 | bpginspections.com Chief Home Inspections Richard Hyland Brandon, Florida

813-333-6263 | chiefhomeinspections.com Colvin­ Inspections Colvin David 523 Vista Ridge Dr. Ruskin, Florida 33570

813-716-7373 | colvininspections.com Cross Check Home Inspection LLC Craig Stahl 5815 Laguna Woods Court Tampa, Florida 33625

813-727-5470

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

813-598-0048

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

813-376-3036

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

813-965-3525

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

Land O Lakes, Florida 34638

813-760-4650

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

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Home Check Inspections Cristhian Perez 11805 Holly Crest Lane Riverview, Florida 33569

813-261-0002

Home Insights LLC Tucker Riley 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

866-931-2350

east-tampa.housemaster.com

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

813-817-6477 | insighthomes.org JV Home Inspections Jaime Abreu 6006 W. Clifton St. Tampa, Florida 33634

813-507-6005

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

813-618-8393 | longoinspects.com

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

954-866-8694

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

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

813-781-6229 | propertiesanalytics.com

941-815-8771

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

mclaffertypropertyinspections.com

813-843-8564

McLaurin Inspections Kenny McLaurin 5350 Bridge St. Tampa, Florida 33611

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

248-519-3058 | McLaurininspections.com Mena Home Inspections Jasiel Mena 12419 Cardiff Dr. Tampa, Florida 33626

813-370-4888

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

813-973-2004

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

850-303-3204

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

813-957-6390 | noahsarkinspections.com Omni Inspection Matt McArty 404 Havenwood Way Valrico, Florida 33594

813-614-4987| omniservices.us Properly Inspected Jorge Menendez 318 Country Club Dr. Oldsmar, Florida 33677

727-798-6840

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

813-251-6329

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

813-444-8589

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Win Home Inspection New Tampa Rob Kuntz P.O. Box 46591 Tampa, Florida 33646

813-774-1080

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Safeline Home Inspections LLC Corey Richardson 2021 Shadow Pine Dr. Brandon, Florida 33511

919-602-7749 | safelineinspections.com Salty Dog Inspection Services David Brown 7740 N. Mobley Road Odessa, Florida 33556

813-727-7055 | saltydoginspections.com Shipshape Home Inspections Curt Arnold 3702 W. Tyson Ave. Tampa, Florida 33641

813-469-7443

Tampa Bay Inspections Clayton Schleitwiler PO Box 5351 Plant City, Florida 33563

813-476-1561

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

813-895-9955 | techproinspections.com Tooles Inspection LLC Jim Tooles 21007 Sunpoint Way 102 Tampa, Florida 33558

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

813-403-4727 | buffaloproservices.com

Home Warranty 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty Scott Sullivan

813-957-4640

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

800-247-3680 | HMSnational.com Old Republic Home Protection P.O. Box 375 Ellenton, Florida 34222

800-282-7131 | myorhp.com/janelleweeden

Insurance Artisan Insurance Group Richard Vazquez 601 Lithia Pinecrest Road Brandon, Florida 33511

813-654-8472

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813-727-1197

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A B Capital Group Aaron Weber 1408 Westshore Blvd.

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

Assured Partners Monia Montiel 4600 W. Cypress St. Suite 550 Tampa, Florida 33607

727-420-7468

Excellence First Insurance Specialist Melissa Gallway P.O. Box 2402 Brandon, Florida 33509

713-828-0691

813-424-3289 | assuredpartners.com

813-867-2132 | excellencefirstins.com Perimeter Insurance Heather Morales 306 E Oak Ave. Ste #3 Tampa, Florida 33602

813-575-4599 | piassurance.com

Statewide Insurance Mark Capes 12214 US Hwy 301 Dade City , Florida 33525

352-523-0800 | way2insure.com

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

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

813-226-3450

Riverview Mortgage Johnathan Huff 11256 Boyette Road Riverview, Florida 33569

813-399-2737 | riverviewmortgage.com Fairwinds Credit Union Gina Dionisio 2202 N. Westshore Blvd.

Suite 211 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-295-0712 | fairwinds.org Wells Fargo Private Mortgage Banking Andrew Deitch 1500 S. Dale Mabry Tampa, Florida 33629

813-251-7048

Amerifirst Home Mortgage John Lann 2009 Osprey Lane Lutz, Florida 33549

813-909-5199 | johnlann.com

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Area Mortgage Leanne Zinkula 1316 W Bears Ave. Tampa, Florida 33613

Home Service Center Sam Cook 3407 Palmetto Road Wimauma, FL 33598

813-269-1407

813-447-7628

Mortgage Services Freedom Mortgage Hiram Camacho 2813 S Hiawassee Road Suite 204 Orlando, Florida 32835

407-487-2592 | freedommortgage.com

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

813-437-6999

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E Mortgage Management LLC Scott Pendleton 13053 W Linebaugh Ave. Ste 102 Tampa, Florida 33626

813-517-0795

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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

HomeTown Lenders Robert Paredes 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd.

Suite 109 813-358-2503 Tampa, Florida 33602

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Land Home Financial Services Inc. Adam Mervine 5328 Primrose Lake Circle Suite A Tampa, Florida 33647

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Hancock Whitney Bank Mireya LoCicero 2202 N. Westshore Blvd.

Suite 110 Tampa, Florida 33307

LendUS Sammy Takieddine 600 N. Westshore Blvd.

Ste 200 Tampa, Florida 33609

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Hard Money Headquarters LLC Steven Weldon 401 East Jackson St. Suite 2340 Tampa, Florida 33602

Movement Mortgage Liz Weeks 13603 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Florida 33635

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

813-524-0615

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

813-563-5869

Mortgage Network Inc. 8270 Woodland Center Blvd.

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

813-816-2532 | nexamortgage.com

The Mortgage Firm Tampa Patrick Storch 8471 W Linebaugh Ave. Tampa, Florida 33625

813-616-8844

Arnold Novak Photography Arnold Novak 4333 Bayside Village Dr. Apt #316 Tampa, Florida 33615

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

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

LUX Picture Matthew Bilancia 10220 Holland Road Riverview, Florida 33578

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

813-598-0844

PRMG Mortgage Robert Gress 3434 Colwell Ave Tampa, Florida 33614

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727-450-3917 | snmc.com

Suarez Home & Finance Corp.

Chris Suarez 3087 Anderson Snow Road Spring Hill, Florida 34609

352-754-6191

Suncoast Credit Union Tammy Kiehl 6801 E. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Florida 33610

813-621-7511

Swift Home Mortgage Josh High 1093 E. Brandon Blvd.

Brandon, Florida 33511

813-606-4255 | swifthomemortgage.com The Mortgage Firm Lakeland Monica Young 101 W Main St. Suite 110 Lakeland, Florida 33815

863-701-6759 | homeloankeys.com

813-573-7013

813-569-2183 | USFFCU.com Vandyk Mortgage Mike Bishop 13577 Feathersound Dr. Clearwater, Florida 33762

727-395-9095 | vandykfl.com

Pest Control Hughes Exterminators Audra Snyder 5325 Kelly Road Tampa, FL 33615

813-884-1555 | hughes-exterminators.com Magnum Termite and Pest Control Jonathan W. Brady 11005 E. US. 92 Seffner, FL 33584

813-538-6991

Operations Runner

Run Forever Run Vanessa Rodriguez

813-708-6827

Photography Hommati.com #163 Justin Schulman 16203 Belle Meade Blvd.

Odessa, Florida 33556

813-812-4888 | hommati.com/office/163

813-671-2891

PhotosinMotion.net Joseph Garnett 1218 Dinnerbell Lane East Dunedin, Florida 34698

727-433-0369 | iphotosinmotion.net Realty Video Pro Alexander Towhidian 2702 Conch Hollow Dr. Brandon, Florida 33511

813-330-6567

Sherry Ann Fain Photography Sherry Fain

318-751-5567

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Sibbitt Wernert Studio Karen Wernert 6307 N. 20th St. Tampa, Florida 33610

813-748-3497 | sibbittwernert.com Tampa Home Photos Les Hein 4218 Birdsong Blvd.

Lutz, Florida 33559

813-361-6067

Professional Organization Tampa Bay Chapter of NARPM Andrew Dougill 3900 W. Dale Ave. Tampa, Florida 33609

813-658-8210 | tampabay.narpm.org

Promotional Items CUTCO Closing Gifts Colton Mewbourne 317 W. Jean St. Tampa, FL 33604

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Property Management iTrip Vacations Tampa Kathie Wild 4311 Huntington St N.C. St. Petersburg, Florida 33703

813-524-5188

Out Fast Property Management Jeremy Kloter 4023 N. Armenia Ave, Suite 200 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-610-0015

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

813-254-0129 | themoversusa.com

Community Moving & Storage Ray Young 1883 Massaro Blvd.

Tampa, Florida 33619

813-544-6683 | communitymover.com I-75 Moving and Storage Leo Lubowicz 4576 Eagle Falls Place Tampa, Florida 33619

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St.Pete Moving Storage Michelle Wade 3104 N Armenia Ave. Ste 2 Tampa, Florida 33607

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Roofing Cardinal Roofing & Solar Tech.

Bridget Jenkins Wilson 3108 Barkley Lane Valrico, Florida 33596

813-689-7663 | cardinalroofingandsolar.com SCM Roofing Jason Nicholas 13909 North Dale Mabry Hwy Unit 201 Tampa, Florida 33618

855-726-7663

Schools/Continuing Education MTI Education Molly Torres 5531 9th. Street N. St. Petersburg, Florida 33703

727-526-5338 | mtieducation.com

Senior Resources Caring Transitions of Tampa Laura Bruce 4113 W Santiago St. Tampa, Florida 33629

Signage SignTroop Sherman Steptoe 601 Cavanal Hill Dr. Little Elm, Texas 75068

469-249-2160 | signtroop.co That Post Company LLC Robert Terpack 17511 Bathurst Ave. Spring Hill, Florida 34610

813-404-6713| thatpostcompany.com

Title Agencies Brown & Associates Law & Title PA Barbara Brown 11373 Countryway Blvd.

Tampa, Florida 33626

813-892-5959 | brownlawandtitle.com Enterprise Title Cinthya Jorge 3602 Henderson Blvd.

Tampa, Florida 33609

813-849-1400 | etotb.com All Real Estate Title Solutions Inc. Gabriela Germino 1430 West Busch Blvd.

Suite D Tampa, Florida 33612

813-876-4373 | aretsifl.com

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Fidelity National Title Insurance Patti Counce 2814 W Bay Dr. Largo, Florida 33770

813-416-0018

Mason Title & Escrow Company Cheryl Johnson 27544 Cashford Circle NO. 101 Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544

813-973-7319 | masontitle.com

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

First American Title Michelle Hernandez 1731 S Kings Ave. Brandon, Florida 33511 813-514-2828

356-567-1241

Flagship Title Alberta Party Bland 17221 Camelot Court Ste. 102 Land O'Lakes, Florida 34638 813-875-1200 | FlagshipTitle.com Hillsborough Title Marie Combs 350 E. Bloomingdale Ave. Brandon, Florida 33511

813-655-4000 | hillsboroughtitle.com Insured Title Agency LLC Kevin Overstreet 2918 W. Kennedy Blvd Suite 201 Tampa, Florida 33609

813-855-3585 | insured-title.com Magnolia Title Agency LLC Mary Castro 37838 Pasco Ave. Dade City, Florida 33525

352-437-4875 | magnoliatitlecompany.com

Sapphire Title & Escrow Co. Michelle Garcia Gilbert 2313 W. Violet St. Tampa, Florida 33603

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

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Utilities Utility Helpers Jonathan Brown 405 S. Dale Mabry Hwy Suite 201 Tampa, Florida 33609

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813-436-9727 | sapphiretitleescrow.com Tiago National Title LLC Sarah Caviggia 407 N Howard Blvd.

Suite #200 Tampa, Florida 33606

813-774-4988

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

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WCILoyaltyProgram.com *FOR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS ONLY: Effective 01/01/2020, commission tiers stated above will be available on select inventory WCI homes in the greater Tampa Bay area (excluding Lennar or any other non-WCI communities) if the purchase agreement is fully executed between 01/01/2020 and 12/31/2020 and closes and fully funds on or before 12/31/2020. Commission tier for each eligible transaction shall be determined by the order in which the qualified purchase agreements are closed and funded. Offer good for a limited time only. Lennar reserves the right to change, withdraw or discontinue this offer at any time without notice. No commission/bonus will be paid when agent/broker is acting as principal/buyer. May not be combined with any other offers for real estate professionals. Not valid if prospect has previously registered with Lennar or Lennar. com, whether individually or with a broker. To qualify for any applicable commission/bonus, registration must occur on the first visit and broker/agent must execute Lennar’s Cooperating Broker Agreement and otherwise comply with Lennar’s Broker Participation Policy. Offer valid only in states where permitted. Features, amenities, floor plans, elevations, and designs vary and are subject to changes or substitution without notice. Items shown are artist’s renderings and may contain options that are not standard on all models or not included in the purchase price. Availability may vary. Models/lifestyle photos do not reflect racial or ethnic preference. Scenes may be of locations or activities not on a Lennar property. This is not an offer in states where prior registration is required. Void where prohibited by law. Copyright © 2020 Lennar Corporation. Lennar, the Lennar logo, WCI, and the WCI logo are U.S. registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Seller’s Broker(s): Lennar Realty, Inc. Construction License(s): Lennar Homes, LLC CGC 1518166. Date 03/20