Tampa REALTOR® Magazine - September/October 2020

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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GREATER TAMPA REALTORS®

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CONTENTS

September - October 2020

3 PRESIDENT'S CORNER

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Let's Honor Our Members Know someone deserving?

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Home Showings During a Pandemic Guidelines to keep you and others safe.

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Avoid Real Estate Cyber Scams

6 REALTORS® IN ACTION RPAC Major Investors

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ODE OF ETHICS C Deceptive Information in the MLS Database

10 YPNDEN

Shifting & Adapting Events

19 LOCAL MARKET STATS

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

22 CALENDAR

Classes and Events

Is Your Website ADA Compliant?

How to avoid ADA litigation.

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NAR's 2020 Member Safety Report Highlights

24 MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS New REALTORS® and Brokers

29 AFFILIATE CORNER

Entering Quarter Four

Check out the 2020 REALTOR® member safety statistics.

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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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TAMPA REALTOR® • September - October 2020

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

avoid Real estate cyber scams RE Transactions are the Ideal Target for Hackers Phishing, hacking, wire fraud - these are all ways people attempt to steal from others online. As real estate continues to enhance online opportunities to complete business transactions, the chances of being caught up in a cyber scam have become even greater.

Cybercrimes have become increasingly sophisticated over the years and the people perpetrating them focus on situations where a lot of money is changing hands, making real estate transactions an ideal target.

We have all been warned about a wiring scam during the closing stage of the home buying and selling process.

Hackers will break into the email accounts of consumers and real estate professionals to get details about a real estate transaction. The hacker will then send an email pretending to be the buyer, seller, real estate agent or someone else involved in the closing process and say there has been a last minute change and provide new wiring instructions; the instructions send the closing costs funds directly into the hacker’s bank account.

I witnessed a client go through this very situation and we notified our clients about wire fraud upfront. Unknown to my buyer, his email was hacked, the hackers had picked up email correspondence between my client and his lender that included his disclosure. Next, they emailed my client with urgent messages including the instructions to wire his funds. My client was traveling for business and rushing to meet the demand prior to the close of the business day and reacted quickly to the demand. Once the wire was completed, he called me to say he realized he had not heard from me, his lender or anyone he was familiar with in the deal to send the money. It was at 6 p.m. in the evening, I immediately said it was a scam as it was a week prior to closing and I knew we did not have all in order for funds to be wired at this early stage. I went into action immediately with title, FBI and anyone else we could call and by the next morning, we had identified through the FBI where the funds were sitting. The timing was crucial as the account the funds were sitting in had an automatic transfer in place that would have sent the money out of the country that day, very little recourse once it is out of the country. This was a few hundred thousand dollars!

are a few tips to help home buyers and sellers recognize and avoid real estate scams: Do not send sensitive information via email. Do not send banking information, your social security number or anything else that could be used to comprise your identity over email. If you absolutely must send personal or sensitive information via email, only use encrypted email.

Do not click on unverified email. If you do not recognize the name or email address of the sender, do not open the email and beware of any attachments or downloadable files from unknown email addresses; they can contain viruses or provide a way for a hacker to access your computer.

Do not use unsecured Wi-Fi. It may seem harmless to check banking information using the free Wi-Fi at your local coffee shop but using an open connection can leave you vulnerable to hackers and scammers. Only access sensitive information on your home computer or on a secured network.

If you suspect fraud, tell someone. If you suspect that fraud has or is in the process of occurring, contact all parties contacted to the transaction immediately. Unfortunately, often there is nothing that can be done to retrieve money stolen in the scam, however, you should still report the incident to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center or the Federal Trade Commission.

Stay safe and be well my friends!

DARLENE DAVENPORT 2020 President

While it may seem like there are hundreds of ways for a criminal to take advantage of a consumer online, there are just as many ways consumers can protect themselves. Here tamparealtors.org

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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

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

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

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

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Congratulations to our CEO Dennis MacDonald, he was named a member of the Tampa Bay Business Journal's Class of 2020 40 Under 40.

The Tampa Bay Business Journal'ss 40 Under 40 honor recognizes business people who have achieved success in their industries and demonstrate a commitment to bettering Tampa Bay.

Congratulations to Anand Patel who was named the winner of Florida REALTORS® 2020 REALTOR® Achievement Award.

This award recognizes a REALTOR® who serves as manager, broker of record or officer in his or her company. The award acknowledges the winner’s previous three years of contributions to the community, local, state and national REALTOR® associations.

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ARE EXTENDED TO THE FAMILIES OF: Herbert Perkins (Keller Williams Realty) who passed away on July 29 at the age of 49.

Congratulations to Janet Paula who received the Florida REALTORS® Magazine Editorial Excellence award, for the article, “Managing Daily Tasks, To-Do Lists and Appointments,” March 2020, Florida REALTORS® magazine.

Edward Marino (Offerpad) who passed away on Sept. 3 at the age of 48.

Congratulations to Mari Colgan for being named the 2020 recipient of the Vernon Taylor D6 Leadership Institute Hall of Fame Award.

Harry Donlop (Burnett & Curry Realty LLC) who passed away on Sept. 8. He became a member of GTR in 1979.

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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.

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Connie Johnson

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Darlene Davenport

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Barbara Jordan

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Dan Hazy

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Ellie Lambert Mary McCall

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Brad Monroe

Ann Thompson

Ashley Christie

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Stacy Dillard

Anand Patel

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

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EMERGENCY OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE

BONUS FOR YOU

Hello GTR Association Members.

have benefited by attending zoom classes, registering for the reduced and free training courses offered through Greater Tampa REALTORS®, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and Florida REALTORS® (FR) and completing various REALTOR® certifications through our partnership with the Pinellas REALTOR® Organization.

AMAZING 55 + LIFESTYLE

The start of this quarter ushered in an unexpected turn of events for us all. The impact of the COVID-19, sadly enough, has claimed many lives, brought some businesses to a crawl and forced the temporary closures of several industries.

The entire social-distancing experience has set forth new paradigms to conduct real estate transactions. Showing a home, meeting with prospects, obtaining signatures and even closings have required us all to adopt electronic methods of execution.

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.

With the contributions of the executive board, senior staff and personnel, a plan of action created to navigate our 25,000 SQ. FT.was LUXURY CLUBHOUSE transition to providing 100% virtual support.

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Some of you have taken this time to participate in the Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) contest. Earning this designation ultimately builds your credibility as a professional REALTOR®. We are also excited to see many of you taking advantage of your free access the David Knox Real Estate Training Video Library. This online, on-demand video training provides access to videos, support materials and action plans specifically for real estate agents.

It was good to see members watched and asked questions of our elected officials and the presidents of NAR and FR during sponsored Zoom forums. Also, the virtual classes have been very well attended. Our educators and Affiliates continue to play a major role in helping to make these important Zoom forums and classes available for you. We truly value our REALTOR® educators and Affiliate sponsors.

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JULY 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTION ITEMS

The following items were acted upon at the July 2020 Meeting: ✓ The executive committee meet with our investment advisor and make any adjustments to our portfolio as they deem appropriate. ✓ Move forward with striking the legal defense language in our policy as written. ✓ GTR move forward with the DBPR sync project at a set up cost of $6,000 and an annual cost of $2,000. ✓ Add a 30-day cancellation with written notice without clause by either party to the Strategic Plan Consultant contract. ✓ Suspend the rules and accept the screening panel’s recommendation for Tax Collector, Clerk of Circuit Court, Judges for groups 9, 30 and 39. ✓ Provide a one-time storm damage donation of $1,000 to our sister organization in El Salvador. ✓ Support Tim Wiser for FR secretary. *The August BOD meeting was canceled due to a the Florida REALTORS® Convention.

LEGAL FAQs

CODE OF ETHICS Deceptive Information in the MLS Database

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EALTOR® R searched the MLS database of current listings on behalf of his client, Dr. Z, who had recently completed his residency and was returning home to take a position on the staff of the community hospital. REALTOR® R’s search returned several listings that satisfied Dr. Z’s requirements, including a two-story residence listed with REALTOR® B that showed, in the “Remarks” section, “Pay your mortgage with rent from the apartment upstairs.”

REALTOR® R sent the listings he’d identified in an an e-mail to Dr. Z. A day later, REALTOR® R received a call from Dr. Z who told him there was something about REALTOR® B’s listing that struck him as odd. “That house is in the neighborhood I grew up in,” said Dr. Z, “I also remember our neighbors having a problem with the Building Department when they added a kitchen on the second floor so their grandmother could have her own apartment.”

REALTOR® R assured Dr. Z that he would make the necessary inquiries and get back to him promptly. His call to the Building Department confirmed Dr. Z’s suspicion that the home was zoned single family.

Feeling embarrassed and misled

by REALTOR® B’s apparent misrepresentation, REALTOR® R filed a complaint with the local association of REALTORS® alleging misrepresentation on the part of REALTOR® B for publishing inaccurate information in the MLS.

B acknowledged the seller had told him that the conversion had been made to code but without the necessary permits, and the apartment had never been rented.

“I assumed the new owners could get a variance from the Building Department,” he said.

The Hearing Panel did not agree with REALTOR® B’s defense or rationale and concluded that showing a single family home as having incomeproducing potential from an upstairs apartment which had never been rented was a misrepresentation that violated Article 2.

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: Do I get a pass if my seller tells me it is okay to advertise their property before submitting the listing to the MLS? A: No, the minute you publicly market the property you have one business day to submit to the MLS – no exceptions.

Q: What if my listing isn’t ready to show and I want to preadvertise? cc A: Not a problem. Check with your MLS to find out which status is the appropriate one to use: Coming Soon, No Showings, Delayed Showings or Temporarily of the Market, etc.

Understand the terminology because the criteria that accompany each status varies from MLS to MLS. If you have questions, your MLS is your best resource on this one.

At the hearing convened to consider REALTOR® R’s complaint, REALTOR® tamparealtors.org

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

YPNDEN

Shifting & Adapting Events

As we embark into the fall of 2020, this year has looked different from what it has in the past and YPN is no different. Luckily, we have shifted and adapted to provide top notch events for our members such as YPN Goes Virtual, Masked Marketing and our Virtual REALtour.

steps and tips about getting involved with association, volunteerism and emerging as a leader.

First, we’ll start off with a twist on one of our most popular events, our YPN REALtour. This time around it looked a little different, instead of our members coming together to tour Tampa Bays latest and greatest in person, we conducted this event at three different communities simultaneously through Zoom.

The REALtour featured prominent communities in the Tampa Bay area ranging from Southshore Bay to Medley at Miranda. We had committee members present at each so our members were able to learn about the communities and all they have to offer from the comfort of their own homes in an hour.

If you just want to check us out or see more of what we do, feel free to follow us on Instagram (TampaYPN) and on Facebook (GTR Young Professionals Network). We post our upcoming events, volunteer opportunities as well as helpful tips.

Next was our Masked Marketing & Branding event featuring experts in this field including our very own Amina Stevens. This event was a tell all on how a diverse panel was able to adapt their personal marketing strategies to this shifting environment.

Including how a REALTOR® shifted their focus on having more conversations through social media because people were quarantined, essentially leading to more consultations and ultimately more business.

Unfortunately, due to the pandemic we can’t celebrate our members by hosting our signature annual inperson YPN Blue Party. However, we have found a different way to give back. YPN hosted a new type of event that helps propel young professionals forward in their career called YPN Goes Virtual: Get Involved and Evolve. This event featured current leaders both in YPN and those who have been in the business for years such as current board members and board presidents.

They shared their experiences in becoming a leader not only in their respected business but also at Greater Tampa REALTORS®. This event was meant to share

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Don’t forget to look out for our session in this year’s Greater Tampa REALTORS® Virtual Convention in October!

Find us on Facebook & Instagram @TampaYPN

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

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DEVELOPER SERVICES

Let's Honor Our Members Know Someone Deserving?

by Barbara Jordan It’s that time again! We’re on the hunt for special Greater Tampa REALTORS® members who are admired for going above and beyond expectations. For honorably serving the membership and the community… and then some.

We need your help to identify individuals worthy of these prestigious honors.

The time is now to nominate members who are involved at GTR, in addition to involvement with civic projects, service clubs, charitable activities and/or political groups. These award recipients will be recognized at our Awards Banquet. Of course, there are a couple of rules.

No member of the Awards Subcommittee is eligible for an award and current officers are not eligible for REALTOR® of the Year. You may email Grace Smith at grace@tamparealtors.org if you have any questions on a member's eligibility.

Please submit the name(s) of members you feel may deserve one of our yearly awards to by the October 14 deadline. We have made it easy for you to recommend names online at TampaRealtors.org/awards. From there you can submit the form straight to the Association.

REALTOR® of the Year: This award, the most prestigious one of all, is given to the member (minimum 10 years of service to Greater Tampa REALTORS®) who exemplifies what it means to be a REALTOR®. They have been active in the Association and community, contributing freely of themselves and their talents. They volunteer because they know one person can make a difference. They are committed to excellence in their profession and service in their clubs, churches and communities. They are ongoing examples of the professionalism exemplified by the Code of Ethics to which they subscribe. This person is known to be honorable and respected throughout the real estate community.

1. REALTOR® Spirit: Commitment to laws and regulations of the Association and the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics; dedicated to furthering principles of good real estate practice among other real estate brokers, the media and the general public.

2. Civic Affairs Activity: Examples include local and national level participation in civic and service clubs, charitable activities, political commissions or committees, fraternal or religious groups, etc.

AWARDS 3. Business Accomplishments: Examples include public recognition of business conduct, service to clients, advertising programs, home rehabilitation work, etc.

4. Local Association Activity: Examples are committee work, special assignments, seminar activity and educational work, membership and offices held in local institutes, societies and councils.

5. State Association Activity: Examples are committee work, attendance and/or participation in state convention, director’s meetings, educational conferences, institutes, societies and councils.

6. National Association Activity: Examples include committee work, membership and work in institutes, societies, councils, attendance at national conventions, director’s meetings, etc.

•Ethical practices •Participation in Association activities (Examples include: service on committees, attending GARD and/or state conventions, investing in RPAC, writing an article for GTR’s magazine, attending GTR functions, working toward NAR designations, etc.)

•Active in community affairs (For example: service on committees and any volunteer work in in the community.)

Distinguished Service Award (Vernon E. Taylor Award): Established in 2018 and named in honor of the late Vernon E. Taylor, 2010 President of the Association, this award is presented to the member with a sterling reputation among his or her peers and who has a minimum of 15 years of exemplary service to Greater Tampa REALTORS®. This REALTOR® has been a mentor to others, invests passionately and continually in RPAC, always steps up when asked and whose ethics are above reproach. This person has served on or chaired committees and has dedicated their time, talent and energies for the betterment of our Association and its members. This award is someone all REALTORS® are proud to point out and say yes, that person deserves The Distinguished Service award. Former recipients of Meritorious Service are not eligible.

Humanitarian of the Year: This award is given to the member who meets the following criteria, which should include but is not limited to: 1. Involved in the saving of human lives or to the alleviation of suffering 2. Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare 3. Performs charitable and philanthropic acts of kindness

Committee Chair – Outstanding Leadership Award (Edward T. Starr Award): Established in 1961 and named in honor of the late Edward T. Starr, 1959 President of the Association, this award is given to the Committee Chair who exhibits outstanding leadership to the committee for the current year. It defines the Chair’s leadership style to include time spent, efforts made, who benefited and why and any other specific details.

The Awards Subcommittee will review all submissions to select the most deserving recipients. The more submissions the committee has, the better. I hope you will think of at least one qualified member. There are plenty of members deserving of recognition, but the committee may not know who they are unless you submit a name for consideration.

Newcomer of the Year Award: This award honors a deserving REALTOR® with two years or less tenure in the real estate profession. You must indicate whether your nominated candidate practices real estate as a fulltime profession (to the best of your knowledge) and the number of hours per week (on average) your nominated candidate works in the real estate profession. Criteria should include but is not limited to: •Tenure as a REALTOR® (two years or less)

REALTOR® Community Service Award (C. Ed Owings Award): Established in 1964 and named in honor of the late C. Ed Owings, 1961 President of the Association, this award is given to a REALTOR® who has performed outstanding service to the community for a minimum of three years.

Affiliate of the Year Award: This award is given to an Affiliate who has been a member of the Greater Tampa REALTORS® a minimum of three years (including year nominated). This company or person has been involved in events and activities in the Association (for example: Orientation, educational sponsor, event sponsor, etc.).s

You can complete the form online at TampaRealtors. org/awards. Remember, these submissions are due by October 14, 2020, so make your submission as soon as possible. We want to consider all deserving members.

Barbara Jordan (Coldwell Banker Residential) is the 2020 Chair of the Awards Subommittee.

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Home Showings During the Pandemic Guidelines to Keep You and Others Safe

by Tamiracle Williams, GTR Communications Specialist The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way REALTORS® conduct open houses and private showings.

During the stay-at-home order, many turned to live/ video streaming services like Zoom and Facebook to conduct showings. Now that Florida is in Phase 2 of the reopening plan, REALTORS® can return to in-person activities. If you are considering hosting an in-person open house or private showing, here are a few tips to follow: 1. Before planning an in-person event, talk with the homeowner and your broker about disinfecting procedures before and after a showing.

2. Consider setting up an appointment calendar for the open house to control the number of guests inside the property. REMEMBER that gathering should be capped at 10 people.

3. Before the showing, open all interior doors, cabinets and closets.

4. Instruct guest to remain 6 feet apart and wear a mask throughout the showing. Remember that mask should cover the nose, mouth and chin to work effectively.

5. Set up a COVID-19 station at the entrance of the property with extra disposable personal protection equipment (PPE), hand sanitizer, a trash can and relevant COVID-19 signage (i.e. mask mandate, touch-free zone, etc.).

6. Strategically place hand sanitizers throughout the home. If a home has multiple stories, be sure to place hand sanitizer at the bottom of the staircase.

7. Eliminate sign-in sheets and paper marketing materials. Instead opt for something digital such as a QR Code or vanity link that will direct attendees to the property’s marketing material or landing page.

8. After every visit sanitize high-touch surfaces (doorknobs, light switches, handles, stair railing etc.), throw away your PPE and wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds.

Source: www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/infographics/open-houseshowing-rules-coronavirus

ADA COMPLIANCE

is your website ada Compliant?

How to Avoid ADA Litigation

by Tamiracle Williams, GTR Communications Specialist The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law on July 26, 1990, makes it unlawful to discriminate against people with disabilities. ADA requires that public accommodations have websites, tools and technology that are accessible to people with temporary and permanent disabilities. Web accessibilities should encompass all disabilities that affect web access: auditory, cognitive, neurological, physical, speech and visual.

In 2012, 56.7 million Americans had some form of a disability, according to data from the Census Bureau. Dictionary.com defines disability as " a physical or mental handicap, that prevents a person from living a full, normal life."

There has been an increase in web accessibility lawsuits in the United States, in the past few years. Major corporations like Dunkin Donuts and Winn-Dixie have both faced lawsuits in the State of Florida for inaccessible websites. More recently, several real estate associations and REALTORS® have received demand letters regarding website accessibility.

In a Greater Tampa REALTORS® exclusive webinar, Juana Watkins, General Counsel and Vice President of Law and Policy at Florida REALTORS® provided members with a few technical things to keep in mind about ADA Compliance.

1. Alternative (ALT) Text for Images. If someone is visually impaired and uses a screen reader that reads aloud the information on the page, you need ALT text for all visual images including logos and icons.

2. Transcripts for Audio. Providing text transcripts is crucial for people who are hearing impaired. It makes the information accessible and allows for better search engine performance as platforms such as Google and Bing can index the information discussed in the audio/video files. A transcription service can help you create transcripts and closed caption files.

3. Social Media. Social media platforms are increasing efforts to make their platforms more accessible. Facebook, YouTube and Instagram all have ALT text and /or captioning tools available on their native platforms to help make content ADA compliant. *Please Note: Some of these features may not be available on third-party social media management platforms.

4. RSS and Embedded Content. If you have IDX or RSS coming to your website, you may be responsible for the accessibility of that content. Currently, there is no case law, but it's recommended that you use widgets for this type of content on your website.

It's also important to have a conversation with your web administrator about the Website Content Accessibilities Guidelines (WCAG). WCAG is a single shared standard for web content accessibility that meets the needs of individuals, organizations and governments internationally. It explains how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities and provided a checklist.

SAFETY REPORT

NAR's 2020 Member Safety Report Check out the following REALTOR® safety statistics for 2020 from the National Association of REALTORS®.

23% of REALTORS® felt unsafe while hosting an open house alone

35% of REALTORS® were likely to encounter crimes after receiving a threatening or inappropriate email, text message, phone call, or voicemail

58% of members use a smart phone safety app to track whereabouts and alert colleagues in case of an emergency

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31%

38%

of REALTORS® reported feeling unsafe during an open house and showings

of REALTORS® said that they have participated in a self-defense class

46% 50% of men carry a self-defense weapon or tool.

of women carry a self-defense weapon or tool.

29% of REALTORS® have attended a REALTOR® Safety course in 2020

TAMPA REALTOR® • September - October 2020

72% of REALTORS® said that they have personal safety protocols in place that they follow with every client.

AUGUST 2020 Single Family Homes

AUG 2020

AUG 2019

% Change

2,015

2,106

-4.3%

$292,000

$255,045

14.5%

99.2%

97.9%

1.3%

16 Days

21 Days

-38.5%

Inventory (Active Listings)

2,317

4,412

-47.5%

Months Supply of Inventory

1.3

2.5

-48.0 %

AUG 2020

AUG 2019

% Change

654

602

8.6%

$189,000

$172,065

9.8s%

98.0%

97.3%

0.7%

20 Days

28 Days

-28.6%

Inventory (Active Listings)

891

1,187

-24.9%

Months Supply of Inventory

1.8

2.4

-25.0%

AUG 2020

AUG 2019

% Change

4,784

4,718

-1.4%

$282,990

$250,000

13.2%

98.7%

97.4%

1.3%

15 Days

26 Days

-42.3%

Inventory (Active Listings)

5,591

10,402

-46.3%

Months Supply of Inventory

1.4

2.5

-44.0s%

AUG 2020

AUG0 2019

% Change

1,763

1,546

14.0%

$195,000

$170,000

14.7%

97.0%

96.2%

0.8%

28 Days

36 Days

-22.2%

Inventory (Active Listings)

3,037

3,809

-20.3%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.2

2.7

-18.5%

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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2021 Dues Reminder Greater Tampa REALTORS速 continues to add more value to your membership without raising your local dues. The invoice for your 2021 REALTOR速 membership dues will be available on your Member Portal on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. A $75 late fee is assessed for dues paid after Friday, Dec. 4, 2020.

Your Dues Dollars at Work

32%

National $150 - Member Dues Goes toward national-level advocacy and programs, products and services. $35 - Public Awareness Fee Educate consumers of the value of REALTORS速 through its national Consumer Advertising Campaign.

25%

State $116 - Member Dues Goes toward state-level advocacy and programs, products and services. $30 - Issues Advocacy Fee State-level advocacy that impacts your bottom line.

21%

Local $120 - GTR Member Dues Goes toward local programs educational opportunities and member services.

17%

RPAC $99 - Voluntary Investment Impacts your bottom line through issues mobilization and direct support of local, state and federal candidates who support REALTORS速.

5%

RCF $25 - Voluntary Contribution Helps local families achieve the dream of homeownership.

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.

October 2020 October 1 Reduce Risk and Remain Compliant for Brokers - 2CE LIVE STREAM 10 A.M - Noon October 6 Master the Paperless Real Estate Transaction - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noon ACE Elite Buyers Agent Boot Camp: How to eliminate deal killing mistakes, Be seen as a real estate expert, & Close buyers for life - 4CE LIVESTREAM 1 - 5 P.M. How to Stop Procrastinating! 3 Steps to Get More Done - LIVE STREAM 2:15 - 3:15 P.M. October 7 Investor, Flipping & Income Property Specialist - 4CE LIVESTREAM 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. Current Trends in Investor Immigration - LIVE STREAM 2 - 3:30 P.M. October 8 Roadmap to a Successful Closing - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noonne 16 The Perfect Tenant - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Social Media - Are You at Risk? LIVE STREAM 1 - 4 P.M. Working with the Senior Citizen - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 1 - 4 P.M. You Gotta Go! Tenant Evictions - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 1:30 - 4:30 P.M.

October 13 The Real Estate Success Series: Sellers Bundle & Individual Class - LIVE STREAM 8 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. October 13 - 14 NAR Certification Class - E-PRO 8 CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Learn how to optimize your primary web-based presence and align your other online marketing activities (your spokes) to connect with modern consumers and convert them into clients.

October 15 - 16 NAR Designation Accredited Buyer's Representative - LIVE STREAM 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. Learn to represent buyer-clients in real estate transactions and provide the quality of service and degree of fidelity to buyers that sellers have customarily enjoyed.

Accredited Closing Expert - 2 Day Program - LIVE STREAM 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. October 15 Virtual Pitch Session - LIVE STREAM 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. October 19 - 21 2020 GTR Virtual Convention 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. We are thrilled to to have Tom Ferry and Jason Pantana of Ferry International joining us LIVE as the 2020 Greater Tampa REALTORS® Virtual Convention keynote speakers on Tuesday, October 20.

October 20 Residential Construction: From the Inside Out - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.

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Are You Grandfathered In? A Guide to Zoning, NonConforming Use & More - 2 CE - LIVE STREAM 2 - 4 P.M. October 21 At Home with Diversity - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - 5 P.M. Smart Growth for the 21st Century - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. Working With the Senior Citizen - 3 CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noonne 16 Your Home Loan Tool Kit - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Short Sale Essentials - 4CE LIVE STREAM 1 - 5 P.M. Increase Your Income with Virtual Assistants (2 CE) - LIVE STREAM 1:30 - 3:30 P.M. October 22 The Real Estate Success Series: Buyers Bundle & Individual Class - LIVE STREAM 8 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. NAR Designation: Seller's Representative Specialist LIVE STREAM 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. The SRS Course will redefine your "normal" and reinvent the way you represent sellers.

Keep Calm & Set New Goals! 3CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noonne 16 Pricing in a Competitive Market - 4CE - LIVE STREAM 1 - 5 P.M. 1 October 26 Land Course Bundle - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noon

October 27 - 28 GRI 101 - REALTORS®: Professionalism and the LawLIVE STREAM 8:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. This is a two-day course that covers professional standards, fair housing and diversity and law.

October 28 NAR Certification - Short Sales and Foreclosures: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know - 6 CE 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. This course helps students evaluate all available options for distressed homeowners and identify the components of an effective short-sale package.

October 29 Code of Ethics - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noon Completing an Effective Purchase & Sales Contract - 4CE - LIVE STREAM 1 - 5 P.M. October 30 Code of Ethics - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noon This class will cover the six steps to a successful eSign experience.

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

CALENDAR COMMITTEE MEETINGS

November 2020 November 2 ABR Elective-Marketing Strategy & Lead Generation - LIVE STREAM 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. Develop a self-customized tool for conducting a buyer counseling session.

November 3 ABR Elective - Real Estate Investing: Build Wealth Representing Investors and Becoming One Yourself - LIVE STREAM 8:30 - 5 P.M. Learn how to work with investors as they goal set, plan, evaluate, and acquire properties as well as manage them.

November 4 VA Boot Camp - 2 CE 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Become an expert in working with our men and women in uniform and help them realize the dream of home ownership!

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

November 5 Pricing Strategies - Mastering the CMA - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - 4 P.M. Enhance your skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values.

November 10 Neuroplasticity: The (Really Cool) Brain Science of Productivity and Positive Change - LIVE STREAM 2:15 - 3:15P.M. Time management expert, Allyson Lewis, will show you how you can use the science of neuroplasticity to increase your daily productivity and create

positive changes in your life that last.

November 10 - 11 GRI 102 - Starting Your BusinessLIVE STREAM 8:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. A two-day course that covers ontracts, goal setting and business planning.

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

November 12 - 13 Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - 5 P.M. This two-day event consists of two classes - The Power Negotiator's Playbook and Advanced Field Negotiations - and are both required for the NEW 'Real Estate Negotiation Expert' (RENE) certification.

November 12 The Real Estate Success Series SALES PROCESS Bundle & Individual Class - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - 3 P.M. November 17 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.

Code of Ethics - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

How to Find and Close British Buyers 1:30 - 2:30 P.M. Learn how to market to attract British buyers, overcome language problems, and develop a successful sales relationship with them.

November 19 Technology & Marketing Real Estate Certification (TAMREC) - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - 5 P.M. Working With Today's Hyper Connected Consumer - 3CE LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noonn This program is perfect to prepare a real estate practitioner who is new to the business or reeducate a seasoned veteran on the fast moving technology side of the business.

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

Social Media Superstar - 4CE LIVE STREAM 1 - 5 P.M. 1n November 20 How Tech Can Ruin Your Business - 3 CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noon REALTORS® Tech Toolbox - 4CE LIVE STREAM 1 - 5 P.M. November 24 The Real Estate Success Series Communications Bundle & Individual Class - LIVE STREAM 8 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Board of Directors October 29 | November 30 9:30 A.M. - Noon Building October 6 | November 3 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Commerical October 7 | November 4 10 - 11:30 A.M.

Community Outreach October 8 | November 12 9:30 A.M. - 11 A.M. Events October 13 | November 10 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Finance October 21 | November 18 1:30 - 3 P.M. Global October 14 | November 11 9:30 - 11 A.M. Governmental Affairs October 2 | November 6 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Professional Development October 19 | November 16 1:30 - 2:30 P.M. REALTORS® Party October 2 | November 6 10:30 - 1:30 P.M. Technology October 5 | November 2 1:30 - 2:30 P.M. YPN October 1 | November 5 10 - 11:30 A.M.

November 18 Supplement Your Income with MLSAdvantage - 3CE - LIVE STREAM 9 A.M - Noon This “hands-on” class will show how the members can supplement their income with MLSAdvantage.

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WELCOME

New Brokers* & Members

July 17 - September 18, 2020

New members who join after September 18, 2020 will be recognized in the November/December issue. *New brokers are highlighted in yellow.

360 Realty of Tampa LLC Nissensohn, Jacqueline

Frederickson, Carrie

54 Realty LLC Carr, Kanda

Martin Jr., James

Hands, Melanie Abalaris Viloria, Diana Acclaim Realty Co.

Gafford, Nicole McKendree, Clarke Palmer, Karolina Pina, Merrie Blubay International Realty LLC

Tinsley-Robinson, Brenda Adams Homes Realty Inc. Cordoba, Jesse Kulla, Susan Alexander James Realty LLC Singh, Kishaun Align Right Gulf Coast Opachen, Lisa Align Right Realty Clearwater Fittro III, Daniel

Fernandez, Zuzel

Align Right Realty LLC Allen, Bernard McBlaine, Ashlea Nieves, Angel Sadler, Brian Align Right Realty Riverview Benavides Diaz, Vilma Coulston, Claire Duncombe, Belinda King, June Rivera, Carolyn Roberts, Denise Shaw, Joseph Align Right Realty Wesley Chapel Worlds, Nicholas Align Right Realty Westshore David, Mitchell Hernandez-Zapata, Edgar Allure Realty LLC

Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Anne

Pina, Kourtney American Realty Group Chakkola, Neeta Ann Lee Realty Inc. Sanchez Ugarte, Elba Argo Group Properties LLC Parra, Luz Avenue Homes LLC Cardenas Cerrada, Sebastian Gonzalez Suarez, Daimi Peguero Diaz, Nataly Polanco Tobal, Jenny Rivera, Laydis Bay to Bay Brokerage Farrar, Leah Hogan, Robert Stern, Joseph Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Ellie & Associates Da Pozzo, Nadine Vazquez, Roilan BHHS Florida Properties Group Allen, Michael Egleston, Alyssa

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Torres Torres, Tatiana Zitzelberger, Rorye Boss Me Realty Colon Gil, Wilmarie Centric Realty Services LLC Alexandre, Abdias Centro Real Estate Century 21 Affiliated Barnes, Janelle Cuervo, Shanna Easter, Chanell Fliantikova, Veronika Levoyer, Stephanie Patel, Tarak Paul, Rachel Shoy Parker, Ramona Century 21 Beggins Enterprises Auriemma, Catherine Bautista, Hanfort Brush, Susan Carmona, Aileen Dallas, Velisha Hagedorn, Neil Heckmann, Thomas Hovan, Laura Joseph, Jinu Juarez, Roysi Markley, Rachel Morse, Angela Perry, Andreshia Pope, Jacqueline Robinson, Nevil Century 21 Elite Locations Inc. Quezada Santos, Maria Century 21 Link Realty Inc. Wallace, Monique Century 21 List With Beggins Carlson, Derek Viktorzhevska, Yana Century 21 OneBlue McQueen, Aaron Vadgama, Niti Century 21 Rosa Leon Conforti, Sheila Garcia Oramas, Tania Hernandez, Aray Martinez Rivas, Fanny Rodriguez, Nadia Smith, Yalonda Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. Benyamine, Anas

TAMPA REALTORŽ • September - October 2020

Davenport-Love, Eureka Dervishaj, Fjoralba Doohaluk, Leticia Drake, Kayla Jones, Christopher Kadoura, Bilal Koster, Richard MacIntosh, Ryan McLead, Louise Melendez Jr., Wilfredo Messinger, Jillian Pesaressi, Vanessa Player, Thomas Rivera, Veronica Schrutt, Richard Silva, Carlos Torres, Jonathan Chirino Real Estate Gutierrez, Javier Medina Arencibia, Yordanka CJEllis & Company Inc. Cook, Kevin Clout Realty & Investments LLC Appleton, Ronald Coastal Properties Group International Celiberti, Breanne Coldwell Banker Dolphin Realty Klahr, Debra Coldwell Banker Realty Braden, Kimberly Dean, Brittany Jacks, Billy Winbush, Harold Coldwell Banker Residential Alvarez, Yisel Amoah, Marian Bacha, Florence Cooney, Danielle Criswell, Desirea Kempf, Heidi Lopez, Carolina Martinez, Marelise McArthur, Kim McGregor, Jaclyn Molinares-Rubio, Rhina Rainford, Mark Sass, Edward Schefer, Cristian Shultz, Henry Smith, Christopher Taylor, Kerstin Vargas Bogran, Augusto Compass Florida LLC Cruz, Kimberly CSAND Sanders, Casey Dalton Wade Inc. Borkowski, Jason Crawley, Christina Dave, Sonali Gonzalez, robert Plum, Haley Warren, Jazmine

Whitehurst, Gary Williams, Tyrone Dennis Realty & Inv. Corp.

Finlay, Leann Harris, Issac Morrissey, Rebecca Price, Kimberly Divine Estates Realty LLC Rivera, Samantha Duo Realty LLC Gonzalez, Caridad Engel & Volkers Madeira Beach Wyckoff, Michael Exceptional Real Estate LLC Rooney, Gina Exit Bayshore Realty Finlay, Leann Harris, Issac Morrissey, Rebecca Price, Kimberly Exit Elite Realty Valladares, Jessie EXP Realty LLC Austin, Shane Bossio, Lisa Bryant, Andrea Centeno, Priscilla Chimbulev, Aleksandar DiCarlo, Charles Galdames, Alisha Hogan, Mark Hughes, Devin Ingraham, Lena Lamb, Laurie Lauffer, Peyton McElwee, Ashley Petrilli, Peter Roberts, Sukela Seaman, Lauren Senia, Ranyouri Shahid, Emad Sinopoli, Connor Taylor, Jordan Watson, Felicia EZ Choice Realty Edbom, Lilian Espinal, Juan Kasting, Jack Santiago Figueroa, Jennybeth Fathom Realty FL LLC Hickey, Linda Michaelis, Paiges Fireside Real Estate Bell, Tiffany Fish Hawk Realty R.E.Sale Ctr. Sansom, Diane Florida Capital Realty DeBrocke, Benjamin Florida Commercial Group Williams, Tyronna Florida Executive Realty Bartel, Gina Buck, Dawn

WELCOME Lozada, Matt McCarter, Holly Rand, Janel Florida Home Realty Group LLC Taveras, Jordyn Florida Luxury Realty Inc. Hedge, Kristen Pankop, Tabatha Starr, Steven Florida Property Brokers Realty Group LLC Blanco, Ivan Kirk, Lisa Phillips, Dixon Stevens, Daniel Florida Realty & Mortgages LLC Prieto, Lorelis Florida Realty Enterprises LLC Capo, Anthony Capo, Ashlee Florida Realty Hub LLC Farrell, Tristan Florida's 1st Choice Rlty LLC Rodriguez, Edna Florida's Blue Sky Karr, Keri Knowles, Susan Freyre Real Estate LLC Brightman, Richard Friends Realty LLC Garcia, Ereneidy Moreno, Ana Rodriguez Rodriguez, Lisbet Vega Hernandez, Yudelsis Future Home Realty Inc. Addison, Marlon Anderson, Taira Geisler-Hemsley, Michele Grey, Brandon Jandali, Lama Liu, Ying-Chu Magan, Nicole Mcquaig, Emily Moore, Kelly Peralta, Jose Walsh, Matthew Warner, Michael G World Properties Arcusa, Cristina Genstone Realty Embry, Claire Global Luxury Realty LLC Baker, Lorretta Mae Hernandez, Rene Graystone Real Estate Sullivan, Jon Griffin Real Estate& Appraisal Griffin, Bryan Hill Valley Properties LLC Mosher, Michael Neugebauer, Sheila HomeProp Moorer, Samuel HomeRiver Group Jones, Rolanda Thomas, Maurice HomeSmart Perez Rivera, Kevin Velez, Juan Wooten, Donna Home Trust Realty Group Gonzalez, Elliot

Zamora, Patricia Hunter Realty & Investment LLC Francois, Marie Imagine Realty LLC Higgins, Zachary Impact Realty Tampa Bay Cuccia, Nicholas Danek, Shannon Del Rio-England, Ana Maria Duff, Amanda Johnson, Jacqueline Robinson, Jessica Rodriguez, Alexandrya Integrity Real Properties Inc. Perez, Maria JPT Realty LLC Diaz Valero, Dunaiky Odales Acosta, Joselin JT Realty & Associates Haney, Kimberly Hicks, Casey Johnson, Patrick Justin Florida Realty LLC Jefferson, Nehemiah Little, Jamila Keller Williams - New Tampa Billouin, Erica Bustamante, Catherinne Canelas, Joanna Cannizzo, Jacquelyn Elmoursy, Ashraf Gnapp, Cara Hammer, Austin Hartnell, Megan Herndon, Armaud Jackson, Shana Lewis III, Stanley Luther, Zachary Madrigal, Alexis Mardenborough, Lydia Miller, Michael Octave, Kenya Reiff, Robert Risavy, Monica Saintine, Nathaniel Silva, Wallas Sokalski, Matthew Tolber, Nathaniel Webb, Noemilda Keller Williams Realty Brewer Sr, John Burgos, Gregorio Casanas, Mayra Castellanos, Luis Davis, Lisa Davis, Olivia Davis, Radiance Dorsey, Kevin Johnson, Tacara Meek, Timothy Morehead, Ryan Murray, Tim Neagles, Jesse Perez, Maribel Pleteau, Gahana Poinson, Rachelle Rogers, Laura Schiller, Brett Vazquez Valdes, Olenna

Keller Williams Realty - Palm Harbor Bellagamba, Michelle Palapally, Manoj Kumar Tittle, Robin Keller Williams Realty S. Shore Ayala, Krystal Belzeski, Julie Hinterleiter, Marisa Jester, Darlene Skandera, Heather Keller Williams South Tampa Abdus-Salaam, Dawan Allwood, Stacey Brown, Stephen Butler, Shana Carpenter, William Charlton-Young, Cheryl Cortes Velez, William Diaz, Natalia Fischer, Anastasia Gonzalez, Jonathon Greene, Kristen Lambert, Thomas McCollum, Angela Montante, Elizabeth Montante, Michael Narcio, Christie Redington, Ashley Santiago, Bryan Schwartz, Dina Sherin, Kaitlin Stein, Corrieanne Uetz, Sean Verdecia, Jean Keller Williams Tampa Central Allbritton, Hannah Anderson, Andrew Crafts, Dale Donovan, Stephanie Geyer, Christine Guynn, Jeremiah Kendzior, Matthew Murillo Pena, Daniela Smith, Ryon Vernon, Devi Keller Williams Tampa Properties Anderson, Ebony Bernardin, Hughens Carr, Sharnel Domingues, Lisbet Ferguson, Jhila Friedlaender, David Gordic, Milorad Hageman, Clifford Higgins, Edwin Hillery, Timothy Jacobson, Page Landaas, Aimee Lopez, Noris Mesic, Sandra Michaud, Tiffany Polanco, Antoni Scales, Jennifer Siggia, Anthony Thompson, Marcus White, William Zelen, Doreen Keys To The Bay Real Estate Rousseau, Stephen

La Rosa Realty The Elite LLC Amador, Luis

Kylin Realty LLC Barnes, Zane

Peaster, Mariah

La Rosa Realty St. Petersburg Tutrani, Hollie

Harpster, Nalin Wise, Nicole Lantes Realty Group LLC Ospina, Fanny Lauren Moore Real Estate LLC Moore, Lauren Lee Realty Group Arey, Zak Casale, Andrea Listed.Com Inc. Seabury, Stephen Webster, Tammy LoKation Real Estate Batchelor, Kandia Davis, William Reyes, Danielle Lombardo Team Real Estate LLC Pegues, Tia Lugo Realty & Associates LLC Bravo, Leticia Martinez, Camilo Madison Allied LLC Nolan, Michael Santana, Natalie Williamson, Diana Martinez 2 & Associates of Florida Chavez, Lourdes Marzucco Real Estate Marzucco, Josh MavRealty Davis, Brandon Oldsberg, Genevieve McBride Kelly & Associates White, Suzanne McPeak Real Estate Firm Owens, Robin McPeak Realty Group Inc. Barashi, Assaf Mihara & Associates Inc. Campeau, Michelle Mito Realty Lien, Connie Momentum Real Estate LLC Morin, Elena Ms Speedy Real Estate Brokerage LLC Dennison, Nina Musgrave Group LLC Lemmon, Thomas MVP Realty Associates Jones, Mackensie Networth Realty of Tampa LLC Kaiser, Jacob New Beginning Realty Inc. Fernandez, Carmen Newkirk Realty Group LLC Paredes, Elena NextHome Bay Area Experts Baker, Ben Cardenas, Luis Offerpad Brokerage Finley, Michael Optima One Realty Griffin, Matthew Powell, Jonathan Stanley, Aimee

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WELCOME

New Brokers* & Members Continued

July 17 - September 18, 2020

New members who join after September 18, 2020 will be recognized in the November/December issue. *New brokers are highlighted in yellow.

Orca Homes LLC Constable, Lawson

RE/MAX Dynamics Augustin, Max

Sabio, Kristoffer

Cevette, Daniel

P.A. Diaz Realty Group LLC Perez Gonzales, Albertina

RE/MAX Realty Unlimited Lopez, Victor

Palermo Real Estate Prof. Inc. Hernandez, Francisco Reynolds, Abigail Palmer Scott Properties LLC Naugle, Cassidi Paradise Realty and Inevstment Group Inc. Hiciano Santos, Odalis Lopez Giraldo, Claudia Meza Hernandez, Margarita Rosa Padron, Victoria Uzcategui, Victor People’s Choice Realty Svc LLC Ackerman, Justin Aquino, Jose Griffith, Tanya Julie Maas, Becki Mitchell, Stephanie Santana Sarmiento, Dariel People's Trust Realty Heiner, Maureen Johnston, Ryan Kwami, Jacob Maldonado, Bryce Paige, Susan Pier Ridge Realty Bass, Johanna Pineywoods Realty LLC Buitrago, Alejandro

Shitta-Bey, Oladapo

Truong, Michelle Wang, Penghan Platinum Homes Realty LLC Hall, Ezekiel Perez, Alexis PMI Realty & Property Mgmt.

Rios, Ricardo Premier Coast Realty LLC Thomas, Canard Premier Realty of Tampa Cabrera, Alexander Pristine Florida Properties LLC Bachmann, Paul Pulte Realty of West Florida Himelhoch, Scott Quicksilver Real Estate Group Edgecombe-Knowles, Vantisha Leal, Jesus Priebe, Heidi RE/MAX Action First of Florida Carniero, Christine RE/MAX Alliance Group Arcabella, Nicole Re/Max Bayside Realty LLC Fagan, Dori Ludwig, Melissa RE/MAX Capital Realty Jones Nasr, Stacy

Real Estate Asset Disposition Perla, Gisela Real Estate Management Partner Dostall, Nicholas Real Living Casa Fina Realty Dudley, Karen Hunt, Joseph McDonald, Charles Patterson, Sara Williamson, Timothy Realnet Florida Real Estate Debique, Tatiana Katz, Isaac Realty Blu Perez, Kenia Realty Hub Burchfield, Ronald Leonard, Joshua Realty One Group Advantage Rucker, Pathon Wilson, Iris Realty Partners LLC Harris, Michael RedFin Corporation Arias Squires, Isabel DeGaetano, Salvatore Jeffares, Chelsea Klaiber, Gordon Scheid, Gary Stern, Kaleb Rejoice Realty Group Inc. La Rosa Guera, Aldalis Rent It Network Stanley, Laura Renters Warehouse Tampa LLC Eary, Mark Robert Slack LLC Fleming, Miranda Murray, Desiree Sanchez&Co LLC Denman, Myra Labrit, Melissa Sandstone Realty Group LLC Dietz, Robert Second Avenue Realty Florida Adderly, Chrystale Sellers Realty of Florida Satter, Clifford Selling Tampa Bay LLC Hoffman, Daniel Sellstate Legacy Realty Appleby, Claudette SI Real Estate Investments LLC Stajnrajh, Alison

Smith-Russ, Quaisha

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TAMPA REALTOR® • September - October 2020

Signature Realty Associates Elizarraras, Magdalena Hoening, Kerrie Kelly-Jones, Angela Stevens, Jacob Vazquez, Carlos Smart Sell Realty Peterson, Scott Robert

Vitis Realty Jones, Brad

Smith & Associates Real Estate Iacofano, Meghan

Weaver, Kimberly

SnowBird Relocation Real Estate LLC Salisbury, Jeffrey

Weston Group Machain, Zulma

Solaris Realty of Tampa Bay Diaz, Karen Solutions Realty of Tampa Inc. Garcia, Crystal Southern Realty Services LLC Payne, Jessica Spartan Group Realty Inc. Geffon, Ryan Speed Equity Realty LLC Samuel Addyla, Carolyna Star Bay Realty Corp.

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AFFILIATE CORNER

Entering quarter four We Are Resilient

MELISSA GALLWAY 2020 Affiliates Director

Can you believe how fast the 4th quarter has come? With the challenges 2020 has given us and the battle we have all fought to stay ahead, who knew the last quarter would approach so quickly. No matter what challenges COVID-19 has given us Affiliates and REALTORS® combined, the market is still on FIRE. As schools begin, whether online or in-person, people are still looking for their future home.

As we enter the 4th quarter, let's dominate the goals we set before the pandemic and help our REALTOR® partners thrive!

Please make sure to always thank our Affiliate and Events Coordinator, Marisa Knight. She has been amazing to work with throughout these past months. Also, make sure to keep an eye out on our Facebook page and emails for Zoom events, classes, sponsorship opportunities and community outreach awareness. 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 virtually.

As I was reflecting on what we have accomplished in 2020 as Affiliates, it brings a smile on my face on how resilient we are. We stepped up to the plate and mastered Zoom, webinars, social media marketing and best of all virtual networking. We continued to build relationships and grow with our REALTOR® partners and work together to get the deals done. To help us continue to grow, our next Affiliate Forum topic will be about Conflict Resolution on September 29 from 9:30 a.m. to Noon. This will expand our minds into finding creative, out-of-the-box ways to resolve issues within the real estate world.

Stay safe and continue to dominate 2020!

Congratulations to our Affiliate of the Month: August 2020: Patrick Lomnitzer - All American Moving September 2020: Scott Sullivan 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty

Welcome New Affiliate Business Partners!

Joined between July 17 - September 14, 2020

All American Moving and Storage Representative: Patrick Lomnitzer

First Florida Home Inspection Representative: Victoria Wyatt

Beryl Project Engineering Representative: J’Kera Shamburger

Jorgie Inc. Representative: Jorgie Franks-Bell

BridgeWell Capital LLC Representative: Brittany Aslin

Santos Property Managers Inc. Representative: Rafael Santos

BYOSolar Representative: Patrick Aschmann

Tampa Bay Times Representative: Bill Moore

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AFFILIATE DIRECTORY

July 16 - September 14, 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: Brown & Associates, Freedom Mortgage and Plexus Groupe; 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.

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

Ste. 800 Tampa, Florida 33607

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

Tampa, Florida 33626

813-892-5959 | brownlawandtitle.com 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

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

813-579-0415

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

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

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

813-465-4546

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

813-683-4300 | twomaidsoflutz.com

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

813-613-7600 | APC1976.COM

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

888-702-8453

distinctivedesignhomes.com

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

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 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

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

Tampa, Florida 33619

813-245-0059

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

813-374-0077

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

Home Inspection Complete Home Inspection Services Albert Cooke

352-588-2184

813-380-1355

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

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

813-355-6238

abuyerschoice.com/pasco-county/

813-685-7573

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

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

813-690-8917

AcuSystem Home Inspections David Gonzalez 5668 Fishhawk Crossing Blvd.

Ste 120 Lithia, Florida 33547

813-785-4620

getthefactshomeinspection.com

Waypoint Property Inspection Robert E Hintze Jr. 3220 Parkside Center Circle Tampa, Florida 33619

813-361-8802 | goacusystem.com

813-486-8551

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

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

863-581-9998

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

besthomeinspectionandconstructionco.com

dsmurphyinspections.com

941-391-5372

813-423-6344

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

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

amerispechillsborough.com

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DynamicHomeInspectionsFL.com

813-442-1080

813-255-7666

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

813-495-5839

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

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

813-777-9848 | bltinspections.com

813-510-0910

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

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

813-846-2770

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

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

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

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

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

813-545-4799

813-999-0630 | AtEaseFL.com

813-469-1788 | atd-homeinspections.com

813-727-8827 | bahi.biz

352-428-1833 | bpginspections.com

813-333-6263 | chiefhomeinspections.com

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

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

BayshoreHouseInspections.com

813-625-6176

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

813-260-9920

bennettpropertyinspection.com

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

813-616-3301 | berylprojectengineering.com

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813-598-0048

757-513-1298 | FairWindsBIS@gmail.com

813-766-5728

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

colmarinspectionservices.com

813-376-3036

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

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

813-716-7373 | colvininspections.com

813-965-3525

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

First Florida Home Inspection Victoria Wyatt 18112 Ashton Park Way Tampa, Florida 33647

813-727-5470

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813-803-7619 | firstflhomeinspection.com

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

Land O Lakes, Florida 34638

866-931-2350

MEC Ventures LLC Mark Camerire 2541 N Dale Mabry Hwy #416 Tampa, Florida 33607

east-tampa.housemaster.com

813-860-7430 | npiweb.com

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

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

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

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

813-724-3724

813-498-9240 | myinspectiontoday.com

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

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

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

813-760-4650

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

813-409-3249

813-453-8540

FloridaSuperiorInspections.com

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

813-625-1400

tim.glisson@glissoninspection.com

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

813-981-2008 | HandyVetInspections.com Home Check Inspections Cristhian Perez 11805 Holly Crest Lane Riverview, Florida 33569

813-261-0002

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

813-817-6477 | insighthomes.org

813-507-6005

813-618-8393 | longoinspects.com M & H Home Inspections LLC Hector Colon 9028 Mountain Magnolia Dr. Riverview, Florida 33578

813-370-4888

813-973-2004

850-303-3204

813-957-6390 | noahsarkinspections.com

787-702-8108

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

954-866-8694

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

813-614-4987| omniservices.us

727-798-6840

941-815-8771

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

mclaffertypropertyinspections.com

813-781-6229 | propertiesanalytics.com

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

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

248-519-3058 | McLaurininspections.com

813-843-8564

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

727-408-1088

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

813-777-8851 | safelineinspections.com Salty Dog Inspection Services David Brown 7740 N. Mobley Road Odessa, Florida 33556

813-727-7055 | saltydoginspections.com Santos Property Managers Inc. Rafael Santos 2901 W Braddock St. Tampa, Florida 33607

813-843-1362

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

813-727-1197

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

willsonhomeinspection.com

Shipshape Home Inspections Curt Arnold 3702 W. Tyson Ave. Tampa, Florida 33641

813-469-7443

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

813-774-1080

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

winhomeinspectionnewtampa.com

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 13900 East Harbor Ave. Aurora, Colorado 80014

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 Plexus Groupe Richard Vazquez 601 Lithia Pinecrest Road Brandon, Florida 33511

813-654-8472

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A B Capital Group Aaron Weber 1408 Westshore Blvd.

NO. 708 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-262-0059 | abcapitalgroup.com

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

813-424-3289 | assuredpartners.com Excellence First Insurance Specialist Melissa Gallway 329 Pauls Dr. Brandon, Florida 33511

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

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

727-420-7468

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

713-828-0691

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

813-226-3450

Jorgie Inc. Jorgie Franks-Bell P.O. Box 4225 Brandon, Florida 33509

813-239-4681 | JorgieInc.com

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

813-447-7628

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

Tampa, Florida 33626

813-343-0110 | freedommortgage.com 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 Area Mortgage Leanne Zinkula 1316 W. Bears Ave. Tampa, Florida 33613

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BridgeWell Capital LLC Brittany Aslin 2400 East Colonial Drive Suite 200 Orlando, Florida 32803

407-447-5000 | bridgewellcapital.com Deployed Capital Group Inc. Edwin Epperson 4023 N. Armenia Ave., Suite 230 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-437-6999

deployedcapitalgroup.com

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

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

Mortgage Network Inc. 8270 Woodland Center Blvd.

Suite 118 Tampa, Florida 33614

hgfloans.com/branches/hgf-tampa-fl-branch

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

863-660-9203

Hancock Whitney Bank Mireya LoCicero 2202 N. Westshore Blvd.

Suite 110 Tampa, Florida 33307

941-714-3393 | hancockwhitney.com

813-517-0795

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

emmloans.com/scottpendleton

813-524-0615

Envoy Mortgage Sean Hennessey 4006 S. MacDill Ave. Suite C Tampa, Florida 33611

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

813-575-3452

envoymortgage.com/loan-officer/seanhennessey-tampa-fl

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

813-994-1819

813-816-2532 | nexamortgage.com

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

813-598-0844

clearwater470a.prmgapp.com/FrancineVilla. html

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

813-864-5590

727-450-3917 | snmc.com

HomeTown Lenders Robert Paredes 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd.

Suite 109 Tampa, Florida 33602

Suarez Home & Finance Corp.

Chris Suarez 3087 Anderson Snow Road Spring Hill, Florida 34609

352-754-6191

813-300-7218 | applywithrp.com

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

LendUS Sammy Takieddine 600 N. Westshore Blvd.

Ste 200 Tampa, Florida 33609

727-417-0752

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

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

813-563-5869

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

Hughes Exterminators Audra Snyder 1781 W Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Florida 33603

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Magnum Termite and Pest Control Jonathan W. Brady 11005 E. US. 92 Seffner, Florida 33584

813-616-8844

Titan Home Lending LLC Jason Powers 4302 Henderson Blvd Suite 114 Tampa, Florida 33629

813-542-7559 | titanhl.com

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

813-573-7013

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

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

727-395-9095 | vandykfl.com

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

813-884-1555 | hughes-exterminators.com

813-538-6991

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813-708-6827

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

Odessa, Florida 33556

813-812-4888 | hommati.com/office/163 Archi-Pix Real Estate Photography Alex Aaron 3701 Shoreline Dr. Ste 206-B Wayzata, Minnesota 55391

Gerardo Luna Photographs Gerardo Luna 202 Mary Ellen Ave. Seffner, Florida 33584

813-410-1712

LUX Picture Matthew Bilancia 10220 Holland Road Riverview, Florida 33578

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 7753 Blue Spring Dr. Wesley Chapel, Florida 34637

800-930-2540 | archi-pix.com

318-751-5567

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

3Sibbitt Wernert Studio Karen Wernert 6307 N. 20th St. Tampa, Florida 33610

813-400-9090 | arnoldnovak.com

sherryannfainphotography.com

813-748-3497 | sibbittwernert.com

813-671-2847 | arcpestcontrol.com

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Relocation Services/Moving

Tampa Home Photos Les Hein 4218 Birdsong Blvd.

Lutz, Florida 33559

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

813-361-6067

Professional Organization

813-254-0129 | themoversusa.com

Roofing/Solar Cardinal Roofing & Solar Tech.

Bridget Jenkins Wilson 3108 Barkley Lane Valrico, Florida 33596

813-689-7663 | cardinalroofingandsolar.com

BYOSolar All American Moving and Storage Tampa Bay Chapter of NARPM Patrick Aschmann Patrick Lomnitzer Andrew Dougill 2121 Cornwall St 4434 Windy Hammock Way 3900 W. Dale Ave. Germantown, Tennessee 38138 Palmetto, Florida 34221 Tampa, Florida 33609

813-658-8210 | tampabay.narpm.org

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

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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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