Tampa REALTOR® Magazine - September/October 2017

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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GREATER TAMPA REALTORS®

Real Estate for Rehab A LOOK AT HOW REALTORS® ARE HELPING CHANGE LIVES IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA PAGE 16

Totes for Hope:

HELPING HURRICANE HARVEY VICTIMS PAGE 36

REALTOR SAFETY 24 • MARKET STATS 13

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CONTENTS

September - october 2017

Special section: REaltor® safety month September is REALTOR® safety month. Read articles and tips to keep you and your clients safe.

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PAGES 24 - 29

5 EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Meet John Lutch, GTR’s Accounting and Member Services Manager

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Social Media Must-Haves Four free social media management tools for Tampa Bay REALTORS® PAGE 8

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Latinas: The New Power Buyers (Infographic)

Quick facts on appealing to this fastgrowing homeowner demographic PAGE 12

6 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Member and Staff Achievements; In Loving Memory

11 CODE OF ETHICS

Acceptance of Compensation from Buyer and Seller

21 WHAT’S TRENDING

A Look at Tampa Bay’s New Home Communities

22 CALENDAR Back to Basics

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The evolution of the modern-day multiple listing service PAGE 14

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16 Real Estate for Rehab How REALTORS® are helping change lives

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Affiliate Business Directory

Classes, Events and Committee Meetings

30 MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS New REALTORS®, Brokers and Affiliates

39 AFFILIATE CORNER

Installation & Awards Banquet; Affiliate Expo; Affiliate Spotlight

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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REALTOR® Volume 1 | Issue 4 tamparealtors.org/magazine 813.879.7010

Make plans to attend the biggest real estate event of the year - the 2017 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, taking place November 3-6 in the National Association of REALTORS®’ hometown of Chicago!

2017 OFFICERS President: Joe Perez President-Elect: Mari Colgan Vice President: Bob Pasquarello Treasurer: Dan Hazy Secretary: Diana Englehart Immediate Past President: Andy Joe Scaglione 2017 DIRECTORS Diane Acken, Ruth Bryson, Ashley Christie, Marvin Gordon, Lea Lagueux, Ellie Lambert, Mary McCall, Jack Rodriguez, Tom Scaglione, Carl Shenning, Janet Swilley, & Francine Villa EDITOR/DESIGNER Brittany J. Jackson, Communications Director

Here’s why attending is the best decision you can make for your real estate career: There will be 20,000 REALTORS® and guests from 60+ countries to network and idea-share with.

Industry experts will speak on future market trends during the 100 education sessions.

Over 400 exhibitors will display the latest innovations in real estate.

REGISTER AT WWW.CONFERENCE.REALTOR

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STAFF WRITER Jessica Fisher, Communications 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 bimonthly 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 newspaper, provided each such reproduction gives the following credit: Reprinted from the Tampa REALTOR® magazine, Greater Tampa REALTORS®.

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

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

LENDing A HELPING HAND In uncertain times, you can count on a REALTOR® JOE PEREZ 2017 President

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ver the last several weeks, our country, and our very own state, have literally had to weather storms which have brought about uncertainty. Even in the wake of the devastation that Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have left in their paths, I’m overwhelmed, but not surprised, by the way our country has pulled together to help those most in need. This is especially true for REALTORS® across the state that have banded together in support of those who are most in need of help.

Care Foundation of GTR, which donated $3,000 toward the “Totes for Hope” initiative.

As REALTORS®, we advocate for and celebrate the American dream of home and property ownership. So, the thought that millions of people in Texas, Florida, Louisiana and the Caribbean have lost everything hits home for us. I’m proud to say our members stepped up to the plate when Florida REALTORS® made the call for a statewide initiative to help the thousands of displaced residents of Hurricane Harvey.

On page 36, you’ll see several photos of our “Totes for Hope” donation drive where REALTORS® from Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties joined together to fill over 700 bags of personal care and toiletry items for Hurricane Harvey victims. I especially want to thank the District 6 leadership for taking the lead on this effort as well as the REALTORS®

September is also nationally known as REALTOR® Safety Month. Safety is paramount to everything we do in our profession and should be taken seriously. That’s why we’ve included a special section in this issue (starting on page 24) dedicated to informing you on best practices to keep you and your clients safe.

Another way that REALTORS® are lending a helping hand is through Real Estate for Rehabilitation, a program of the Salvation Army Tampa Adult Rehabilitation Center. I encourage you to learn more about the great work of this center and how REALTORS® can change lives for the better on page 16.

Thank you for all you do to help our community and make your clients’ dreams come true. If there’s anything these last few weeks have demonstrated, it’s that our members are some of the most caring people on the planet!

employee spotlight John E. Lutch, MBA, SMU, e-Pro® - Accounting & Member Services Manager John Lutch has been in the accounting department at Greater Tampa REALTORS® since January 3, 2006. This past year, he took over management of GTR’s member services department, in addition to his accounting duties, where he handles member concerns, manages the REALTOR® store inventory and assists members with Supra lockboxes among other duties.

In July, John became one of 182 people in the country to become certified through Supra as a Supra Master User (SMU).

About 135 REALTOR® associations nationwide participate in the SMU program.

According to John, one of his favorite parts of the job is the people he works with. “I like the staff, the members and the exciting changes that are going on,” he said. “We are constantly evolving for the betterment of the members!” tamparealtors.org

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Erika Butler, a loan officer at Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI), was recently recognized as an Elite Woman by Mortgage Professional Association, a top publication in the mortgage industry. Butler has been in the mortgage industry for more than 14 years and has helped thousands of families with their dreams of owning a home. Erika has also been awarded Senior Loan Officer of the Month, Sales Manager of the Year, and last year, was invited to be part of PRMI’s Presidents Club, a club that recognizes and celebrates Loan Officers who fund more than $25 million in home loans.

Connie Johnson (Coldwell Banker Residential) was named the 2017 Associate REALTOR® of the Year at the Florida REALTORS® Dream Big convention in August. Connie has been very active in the Association since joining in 1988, serving on numerous committees and chairing many as well. Her passion for politics and connections with locally-elected legislators have been key in passing bills that benefit the real estate industry. She is also a past winner of the Florida REALTORS® Humanitarian Award because of her stellar service to the community.

Francine Villa, American Bancshares Morgage branch manager and the 2017 Chair of the GTR Affiliate Business Partners, was a recipient of the Steven R. Will Award which is presented to the individual member who best represents the ideals of the Mortgage Bankers Association of Tampa Bay. Herbert Fisher (Herbert R. Fisher Realty) recently celebrated his 80th birthday. Mr. Fisher was president of the Greater Tampa REALTORS® in 1993 and is a past chairman of the Florida Real Estate Commission.

Lisa Couture, Professional Standards Manager at GTR, celebrated her 35th work anniversary with the Association. Lisa started as a part-time, temporary receptionist doing data entry in 1982. Since then, she has worked in several roles including MLS, Supra, Public Affairs Assistant, Education Director & most recently, Professional Standards Manager. During her tenure, she has also been a staff liaison to 14 committees.

Anthony Canizares (RE/MAX All Pros) received the Florida REALTORS® 2017 Humanitarian Award at the Dream Big convention which honors REALTORS® for their compassion and community service. When Tony learned his friend was dying of kidney failure and needed a transplant, he didn’t think twice and immediately jumped in to help him. After many series of tests were completed, Tony was a perfect match. His friend is now living a normal life thanks to Tony’s life-saving donation.

Twenty-one GTR members graduated from the District 6 Leadership Institute: Jacqueline Brown, Stacy Dillard, Anthony DiStefano, Livingstone Gittens, Allen Gray, Christina Griffin, Ronica Rajranee Jaipershad, Karlene Joseph, Debbie Kampel, Lars Kier, Gina Morgan, Trisha Murphy, Gwen Noble, Ruth A. Primeau, Vicki Raspa, Carlos Rojas, Richard Shelley, Tasha Tillman, Charles True, Emil Vargyas and Jerome Vermette, II.

IN LOVING MEMORY...

Thomas O’Bryant, Jr., former CEO of the Greater Tampa REALTORS®, passed away Sunday, August 20. After leaving GTR, he worked for Pinellas County government.

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James (Jimmy) Coolidge, owner/ broker of Coolidge Realty, Bay Area Property Management and Coolidge Commercial, passed away Monday, August 28. He was a long-time GTR member.

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Dorothy Yates passed away on July 15 at 100 years of age. Ms. Yates was one of the first brokers in the nation to receive the Certified Residential Broker and Graduate REALTORS® Institute designations.

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social media Must-haves 4 Free Tools for Tampa Bay REALTORS® By: Tracy Wisneski

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ocial media is a fantastic platform for REALTORS®, allowing them to build relationships with prospects, stay in communication with past clients, connect with their field of influence, advertise to targeted audiences and more. It’s been a game-changer.

As great as it is, it’s a lot of work, so you can use all the help you can get.

The following free tools are invaluable for your social media endeavors.

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HOOTSUITE

www.hootsuite.com

First up is Hootsuite, a widely-used social media management tool that empowers users to create, schedule and monitor posts for several social media accounts all from one helpful dashboard. Compose a post, add an image, select a date and time, then choose from one or all of your social accounts for publishing. You can schedule the same post to several accounts with just one click from the same dashboard.

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Your dashboard will allow you to view scheduled posts, published posts and reactions to them as well. You can respond to comments directly from the app, assign them to team members (if you have a team) or delete them if you choose.

Hootsuite can also shrink links to shortened ow.ly URLs allowing you to use shorter links as well as track the impressions of each across platforms using their reports function.

TOOLS YOU CAN USE Another helpful function in Hootsuite is the ability to search for key terms.

Do you farm certain communities? Include that community name in one of your searches in order to be alerted whenever anyone posts about it. It will give you the opportunity to engage with those people and grow your following.

Other potential search terms might include city names, events or hashtags you’ve created to raise awareness or track campaigns.

RECURPOST

https://recurpost.com

Twitter warrants more frequent posting than the other social media platforms, and scheduling those posts manually can be tedious and time consuming. While there are other methods like uploading tweets in bulk using a spreadsheet, those are only slightly more convenient. That’s why I love Recurpost. It automates that process beautifully.

I personally use Recurpost most for Twitter, because Twitter warrants more frequency and repetition, but it also integrates with Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn. Recurpost allows users to set up content libraries that you can create in ways that best help you organize your content and achieve your goals.

I like to separate content libraries by audiences like sellers, buyers, both and other REALTORS®. I have other content libraries for certain times of year, like holiday seasons. You could use any number of ways to organize

your content libraries depending on your objectives.

Within your content library set-up, you can choose how often to post from each library and to which account. You can designate times for posting or allow the system to automatically choose the time based on best times to post; they can post in a specified order or you can choose shuffle. You can also pause or delete feeds depending on your needs.

GOOGLE ANALYTICS

In order to gauge what is working and learn about your audience, you’ll want to access strong analytics.

Google Analytics provides very helpful analytics that should be used to drive strategy based on results. Once you’ve set up your website in this powerful, free tool, you’ll be able to see how you acquire website visitors, what they do on your site when they get there and a host of helpful demographic information as well.

Additionally, you can set the system to gather posts from designated URLs like your own, your office’s and your favorite relevant websites. Do you partner with a few select lenders, for example? You can include their blog URL in one of your feeds. The entire process can be fully automated or you can set a feed to require approval first.

Using these details, you’ll be able to see which of your social media accounts is bringing in the most website traffic and determine which of those users is completing certain tasks on your site like signing up for an email list or requesting a listing appointment.

CANVA

The Google Analytics Chrome extension also empowers users to view results in real time on each website page.

Images are integral to social media – both for posts, as well as for profile images, cover photos, memes and other branding. Canva is a fantastic resource for images that is both user-friendly and free for basic users.

Canva provides numerous preset project sizes based on common projects like a Facebook cover photo, Twitter post, Youtube channel art and more.

You can also choose custom image dimensions to suit your purpose.

Users can then choose from project templates, add images from the database or images of their own, edit font, colors and more. The program makes use of image layers, but it is much more user-friendly for novices than other popular image software.

Do you have a cool meme idea? Get the right picture, add the text and your branding and you’ll have a shareable meme within a few minutes. Canva provides all the tools you’ll need.

Google offers free online training tutorials in Google Analytics to help users make the best of the variety of analytics information available. Don’t allow yourself to be overwhelmed by all that Google Analytics has to offer.

Even a rudimentary understanding of its use is very helpful.

These are just a few helpful social media tools. We’d love to hear about your favorites! Tweet us @TampaGTR. Tracy Wisneski is a REALTOR® with People’s Choice Realty Services, LLC. She also specializes in digital marketing and social media strategy. Find her online at LoveTampaLiving.com.

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LEGAL FAQs

CODE OF ETHICS

Case #7-1: Acceptance of Compensation from Buyer and Seller

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uyer A engaged REALTOR® B to locate a small commercial property. Buyer A explained his exact specifications indicating that he did not wish to compromise.

They agreed that if REALTOR® B could locate such a property within Buyer A’s price range, he—the buyer—would pay a finder’s fee to REALTOR® B. Two weeks later, REALTOR® B called Buyer A to advise that Seller C had just listed a property with him that met all of Buyer A’s specifications except that the listed price was a bit higher than Buyer A wanted to pay.

Buyer A inspected the property and liked it, but said he would adhere to his original price range. REALTOR® B called Buyer A three days later to say that Seller C had agreed to sell at Buyer A’s price. The sale was made and REALTOR® B collected a commission from Seller C and a finder’s fee from Buyer A which was not disclosed to Seller C, REALTOR® B’s client.

Several weeks later, Seller C learned about the finder’s fee that REALTOR® B had collected from Buyer A and filed a complaint with the Board of REALTORS® charging REALTOR® B with duplicity and unprofessional conduct. The complaint specified that when REALTOR® B had presented Buyer A’s offer at less than the listed price, he, the seller, was reluctant to accept it, but REALTOR® B had convinced him that the offer was a

fair one and not likely to be improved upon in the current market; and that REALTOR® B had dwelt at length on certain disadvantageous features of the property in an attempt to promote acceptance of the offer. The complaint charged that REALTOR® B had actually been the agent of the buyer while holding himself out as the agent of the seller. Further, Seller C asserted that REALTOR® B had never mentioned that he was representing the buyer or intended to be compensated by the buyer.

At the hearing, REALTOR® B’s defense was that he had served both buyer and seller faithfully; that he had not accepted Seller C’s listing until after he had agreed to assist Buyer A in locating a property; and that in his judgment the listed price was excessive and the price actually paid was a fair price.

A hearing panel of the Board’s Professional Standards Committee, which heard the complaint, concluded that REALTOR® B had acted in violation of Article 7 of the Code of Ethics. His efforts to represent the buyer and the seller at the same time, and the fact that he intended to be compensated by both parties, should have been fully disclosed to all parties in advance.

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: Is it necessary to use the Equal Housing Opportunity slogan and logo in advertisements?

A: The Fair Housing Act does not require the use of the Equal Opportunity slogan or logo. Use of the slogan and logo expresses your commitment to fair housing.

Use of the slogan and logo can serve to temper a perception that discrimination is indicated in an advertisement.

Q: As a broker for a real estate corporation, am I responsible for verifying that my sales associates renew their licenses?

A: Yes. It’s the broker’s duty to ensure that all broker associates and sales associates hold current licenses.

Pursuant to Section 475.25(1)(u) the FREC can discipline a broker if it is determined that he/she “has failed … to direct, control or manage a broker associate or sales associate employed by such broker.”

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INFOGRAPHIC: POWER BUYERS

LATINAS: THE NEW POWER BUYERS An often overlooked demographic, Latinas have become a driving force in real estate. A survey of the buying habits of 1,000 Hispanic women ages 25 to 60 by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate found that they are the fastest-growing homebuying demographic of first-time and luxury buyers, making Latinas the new “power buyers” in real estate. Take a look at this infographic to discover what else the survey revealed.

91%

of Hispanic women think purchasing a home is the best financial investment they can make.

62%

61 % prefer to work with a Spanishspeaking REALTOR® because they believe it would ease the transaction process, help them connect with extended family members who play an active role and it makes them feel like their culture and lifestyle are understood.

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39%

would buy a home with room for more people than currently live with them and 34% would prefer a less desirable home closer to their family than their dream home, no matter the location!

87%

believe they will play a larger role than their partner in their next home purchase

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would like their home to be the main gathering place for family celebrations.

Respondents also said the top reason for purchasing a home would be to provide an ideal environment for their family.

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73%

of respondents would rather work with a female real estate agent than a male agent.gent.

JULY 2017 Single Family Homes

July 2017

July 2016

% Change

1,910

1,762

8.4%

$240,000

$224,945

6.7%

97.6%

97.6%

0.0%

25 Days

28 Days

-10.7%

Inventory (Active Listings)

4,587

4,635

-1.0%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.7

3.0

-10.0%

July 2017

July 2016

% Change

491

488

0.6%

$150,000

$139,900

7.2%

96.8%

97.0%

-0.2%

19 Days

28 Days

-32.1%

Inventory (Active Listings)

971

994

-2.3%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.1

2.3

-8.7%

July 2017

July 2016

% Change

4,452

4,254

4.7%

$225,487

$202,990

11.1%

97.1%

97.0%

0.1%

25 Days

31 Days

-19.4%

Inventory (Active Listings)

10,806

11,119

-2.8%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.7

2.9

-6.9%

July 2017

July 2016

% Change

1,413

1,332

6.1%

$150,000

$136,000

10.3%

96.1%

95.6%

0.5%

25 Days

36 Days

-30.6%

Inventory (Active Listings)

3,582

3,963

-9.6%

Months Supply of Inventory

2.5

3.0

-16.7%

Closed Sales

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

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

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

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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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MEMBER PERSPECTIVES

Back to Basics: The evolution of the mls

By: Sunny Alexander

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spend a lot of time thinking about how my agents can ed on cell phones. The questions go on and on. To shed boost their business by harnessing the seemingly end- some light on the topic, I decided to talk to several of less array of technological tools. When did it all start Tampa’s most established and experienced REALTORS®. moving so fast? I started my career as a real estate agent My first stop was Dallas Coffield and Jane Spector of Keller with a flip phone. Now I can’t imagine doing my job with- Williams Tampa Central. They were generous enough to chat with me about the early days and out my smart phone—a phone and Tampa real estate. As they rolled out their computer in one amazing little stories, I was blown away by how agents package that didn’t even exist ten operated before all of today’s technology. years ago. According to Ray KurHave you ever thought zweil (a leading inventor, thinker about how REALTORS® and futurist), at today’s rate, “we One story about the pain of using the fax did their jobs before we machine stuck with me. Dallas was exwon’t experience 100 years of progress in the 21st century. It will be entered the super-charged plaining the poor quality of faxing and how multiple faxes would degrade the more like 20,000 years of progress.” information highway?

And, while technology may make quality of the fax making it almost impossible to read a signature. Because of the our lives easier, it can be tough to poor quality, he opted to drive all over keep up with all its advancements. town to obtain the various signatures to On the bright side, if you think it is tough to keep up with it all, have you ever thought bind the contract. It was common for him to spend a good about how REALTORS® did their jobs before we entered portion of the day driving the Tampa streets going from the technology super-charged information highway? office to office. One day, after finally obtaining the last signature, he made a quick stop in Publix. He left the fax How did they keep up with real-time changes in the sheets in the front seat of the car during a typical sunny market? How did they research multiple listings and day in Tampa. Little did he know, the thermal paper used keep their clients informed? No GPS to find their way by those fax machines would turn black in direct sunlight. around an unfamiliar part of town? What did MLS even When he returned to his car the contract on his front seat look like before automation? And don’t get me start- was jet black.

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Not to be out done, Jane explained how the MLS worked before the internet.

At first, the binder was updated monthly when new listings were delivered by MLS. As time progressed, weekly updates were delivered to the office in the form of an addendum. Imagine a big binder of listings with a single thumbnail black and white photo of the front of the house. No interior shots. No email blasts. Mass mailings (real mail not email) and broker open houses played a pivotal role in getting the word out on a new listing.

Another treasure trove of information for my research was LandCastle’s own Michael Kaprove. Michael was an early user of the MLS on a computer.

At that time, he was in his twenties and working in offices with people who raised a skeptical eyebrow at the new-fangled machine. He embraced it and it gave him an edge on the competition. Michael always made it a point to interview his clients extensively, asking about their family’s needs and desires. Did they need to be within walking distance of an elementary school? A park? Near a bus line? Single-story or two-story home? Garages? One or two? How many baths? Is a gourmet kitchen a must? Armed with an in-depth understanding of his clients’ needs, he could locate homes faster than his colleagues who were still driving people around with a map and a huge MLS directory on their laps.

Fast forward to today’s market with the next generation of agents that grew up fully immersed in technology. I spoke with Robin Acevedo, a talented up-andcoming agent from Keller Williams. Robin readily admitted having a hard time imagining how the real estate world functioned without the smart devices she grew up taking for granted. However, on the flip side, she has no problem keeping up with the fast pace of technological advances.

That is the heart of Kurzweil’s theory on the exponential speed of technological evolution: each new generation of technology stands on the shoulders of the last generation to design and build better tools. In his book, The Singularity is Near, Kurzweil looks at it like this: “The first computers were designed on paper and assembled by hand. Today, they are designed on computer workstations with the computers themselves working out many details of the next generation’s design.”

After taking the time to reflect on this topic and speak with some amazing colleagues, I could not be more excited and proud of how well this profession has adopted and adapted to the ever-growing world of technology.

And, while we may have changed the face of real estate through innovation, the heart of the profession remains the same—knowledgeable professionals taking care of our clients, the public and each other. The future looks bright for our business!

A Brief History of the MLS 1880s In the late 19th century, members of the REALTOR® boards (then known as Real Estate Exchanges) would gather together to exchange information about their listings.

1960s The real estate industry began compiling information and photos of available listings in MLS books that were distributed to agents weekly.

today More than 800 MLSs are in use today, including My Florida Regional MLS, the largest in the state and one of the largest in the country!

Sunny Alexander graduated from West Point and subsequently served 6 years in the Army. She has a Master’s in Communication and has over 10 years in the real estate and business development field.

She is currently Business Developer for LandCastle Title, LLC.

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Major John Reed, Administrator of The Salvation Army Tampa Adult Rehabilitation Center

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Tampa REALTOR® magazine sat down with Richard Hodder, community relations & development coordinator, and Major John Reed, administrator, of The Salvation Army Tampa Adult Rehabilitation Center, to learn more about the program and how REALTORS® are helping change lives.

Tampa REALTOR® (TR): Thanks for taking the time to meet with us and give us some insight into The Salvation Army’s Real Estate for Rehabilitation program. What is the program and how did it get started?

Richard Hodder (RH): It all started when a couple named Joseph and JoAnn Callaway from Scottsdale, Ariz., who are REALTORS®, wrote a book called Clients First: The TwoWord Miracle. A woman on The Salvation Army Phoenix advisory board was very impressed

REAL ESTATE FOR REHAB with how the book related to what The Salvation Army stands for and thought it would be great if the Callaways joined the board.

The Callaways did eventually join and were very impressed with how people from any background can get help at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center without cost to them just by being willing to go through the program which is funded through sales of donated items at its family stores.

the nation are supporting this Real Estate for Rehabilitation program.

drug problems. The men in the center come from all kinds of backgrounds, but most of them But, why stop with just one title are at a rock-bottom point in company? Why not the entire their lives. The purpose of our home ownership industry? So, program is to give them selfwe’re trying to tell the entire real direction, hope and belief that estate industry that we want to be they are worthy because so another service for you as people many of these men think they’re are always wanting to donate a hopeless cause. And, through their drug and alcohol problems, many have destroyed family and “The men in the friend relationships by using center come from all kinds their loved ones to feed their of backgrounds. This is the worst dependency. Now these men time of their lives. The purpose of our realize that there is no other course for them. They need rehabilitation program is to give help and they’re willing to them self-direction, hope and get the help.

The Callaways thought that if families really need to seek help and can’t afford it—because a lot of the rehabilitation programs are so expensive—this is a place to get that help. They thought it would also be the perfect partnership with REALTORS® because during the buying and selling process, people are always wanting to get rid of unwanted itmes and The Salvation Army would benefit so much from the items.

To get the message out, they purchased small model trucks that resembled The Salvation Army donation trucks and created client cards to give to people to tell them how to donate to The Salvation Army. They put the items at reception desks and conference tables at title companies as a great way to get real estate customers involved in supporting The Salvation Army. So they started with the title companies, and today they have a national partnership with Old Republic Title where over 300 offices throughout

belief that they are worthy.” ~ Richard Hodder The Salvation Army Tampa ARC

during the moving process. And, because the moving process can be very stressful, it’s easy to call 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825) and get rid of things that you don’t want to pack and transport.

TR: Can you tell us more about the rehabilitation program?

RH: It’s a 6-month to one year, 12-step, residential, faith-based program to solve alcohol and

Many men come from the court system, families intervened and walk-ins. Once admitted, they have to work at getting better and healthier.

When they come in, they have to be completely clean and want to participate in the 12-step Alcoholics Anonymous program that is faith-based. We believe that people cannot recover from such serious problems without having faith. It’s out of their control to get better so they need to rely on God to change their lives.

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Every man has to get into the routine of living a normal life which means getting up at a regular time, showering , having a nutritious breakfast, brushing his teeth, going to work therapy and being committed to doing the best he can at that assignment. While in the program, learning to live and work with peers and supervisors is essential.

The Salvation Army has five family stores in the Tampa area where the sales of donated goods fund the Adult Rehabilitation Center.

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TR: How did the partnership with GTR get started in Tampa?

RH: Last August, we invited GTR to have its General Membership meeting here.

It was a perfect event to launch the Real Estate for Rehabilitation program in the Tampa area.

TR: What has the partnership with GTR meant to the Tampa Adult Rehabilitation Center?

RH: It’s enabling us to help even more people. Our center is definitely growing. When real estate clients who are moving call us now, they need to mention that they’re calling on behalf of the Real Estate for Rehabilitation program so they can get expedited service. We want to honor the real estate industry for supporting us so within two to three business days we’ll be at the client’s home or business to pick up the

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donated items. We always want to emphasize that the donated items must be gently-used because they will be sold in our five family stores. They need to be things that are usable so that other people will want to have them in their homes.

TR: What resources does the Adult Rehabilitation Center offer to the men that are in the program?

RH: They have work therapy every day, and the evening is devoted to learning how to help themselves get better. To get ready for the world again, they attend all types of classes, such as relapse prevention, life skills, parenting and anger management. They’ve also got group and individual counseling, as well as social and physical activities. The key to our program is keeping them busy while providing the tools to recover from drug and alcohol issues, restore family relationships and have healthy lives in the community.

TR: What success have you seen with the men in the rehabiliation program?

RH: One gentleman, after completing the program, got a job through the Adult Rehabilitation Center working as a truck driver. After showing what a good employee he was, he eventually became a store manager. Then after that job, he became the supervisor of all five stores. Today he is the general supervisor of our center.

So God has really changed him.

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Major John Reed, ARC administrator, and Richard Hodder, community relations and development coordinator, are pictured in the chapel where participants gather, worship and celebrate recovery.

Before coming to the center, he was living in a car behind a store when someone passed by and encouraged him to come to our program. Now he’s happily married and has been able to buy a home for his family. He’s got a normal life and is able to be a productive member of society.

only small items that can only fit in a donation box, but larger items like furniture, appliances and automobiles. If you cannot bring your unwanted items to our donation boxes or family stores, just call 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800728-7825), and we can come pick them up.

Since we are a 12-step, faithbased, long-term program, we have been able to successfully graduate over 30% of the men who come into the program. Compared to other rehab programs, that’s a very high number.

TR: How can GTR members and other real estate industry pros help?

RH: Simply request marketing products on the Real Estate for Rehabilitation program (realestateforrehabilitation.com) so that whenever the opportunity arises, REALTORS® can make sure their clients receive our information on how to stress less by giving more of their unwanted possessions during the moving process.

TR: What does The Salvation Army need to continue changing lives?

RH: The whole program is funded by what we sell in our family stores. We are not government or United Way funded. In order for the family stores to be successful, we need people to donate their unwanted items to us. That’s not

If a real estate office wants me to personally pass out the marketing products and

introduce the program during a future staff meeting, please contact me at Richard.Hodder@ uss.salvationarmy.org. Also, office groups are welcome to tour our center and see firsthand the good work that is being done. On the tour, there are multiple opportunities to hear a testimony from a beneficiary (someone going through the program) and learn how his life is being changed from living on the streets to reuniting with his wife and children. The Real Estate for Rehabilitation program and The Salvation Army are working together to repair broken lives.

Take a private virtual tour of the Salvation Army Tampa Adult Rehabilitation Center: TampaRealtors.org/SA

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NEW HOME COMMUNITIES

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A Look at Tampa Bay’s New Home Communities

The last year has been quite kind to the Tampa Bay area’s residential real estate market. With a strong economy, healthy job growth and low unemployment rate, it’s not surprising that Forbes recently ranked Tampa as the No. 1 city people are moving to in the United States. Homebuyers are also looking for the latest new trends in homes. Here are a few new features Tampa Bay builders and developers are offering to stand out:

EXCITING AMENITIES

New-home communities in the Tampa Bay area are incorporating more high-quality amenities, as buyers want an all-inclusive community with things to do with their family.

A standard lap-lane swimming pool is no longer a big enough draw. In many communities, pools have become multifaceted aquatic amenities featuring beach entry, water slides and shaded cabanas. Metro Development Group is taking things a step

further in its Epperson community in East Pasco County with a 7 1/2-acre manmade Crystal Lagoon, which is slated to be the first of its kind in the United States.

Active living amenities are also increasing in popularity. In Land O’Lakes, Newland Communities’ Bexley features an extensive 10-mile trail system that residents can use for casual strolls or high-intensity bike rides.

LOW-MAINTENANCE, AFFORDABLE TOWNHOMES

Townhome popularity has been rising in Tampa Bay, and not just in the urban core. Many townhome communities have opened in suburban areas like Wesley Chapel and Riverview, and they’ve been successful for a number of reasons.

First, townhomes offer a low-maintenance lifestyle that attracts a variety

of homebuyers, from retirees to young professionals. Also, in many cases, townhomes offer a more affordable path to homeownership than single-family homes, and can serve as an entry point to a more desirable neighborhood or master-planned community that may otherwise be outside of a homebuyer’s budget.

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A recent report by the Solar Energy Industries Association projects that by 2021, Florida will jump from 13th to 8th in the nation for solar capacity installed. If residential real estate professionals should take anything from this projection, it’s that more homeowners are becoming interested in environmentally friendly forms of energy.

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

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

October 2017 OCTOBER 3 Getting Started with RPR 10 - 11 A.M. Learn the basics and beyond of REALTORS® Property Resource.

OCTOBER 11 Sales Avalanche Series: Video Marketing 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. Use video to attract leads.

OCTOBER 18 Real Estate Negotiation - 3CE 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Develop your negotiation strategy and execution.

OCTOBER 25 So You Want to be a Broker - 3CE 9 A.M. - NOON Take your career to the next level!

OCTOBER 3 RPR Mobile for Smartphones 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Use your phone’s location to instantly view property nearby.

OCTOBER 12 iCE - Interpreting and Implementing the Buyer’s Broker Agreement - 3 CE 1 - 4 P.M. Florida REALTORS® iCE courses are offered through live simulcast virtual campus technology.

OCTOBER 18 Market Like A Rockstar: Your New Real Estate Marketing Plan - 3CE 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. Create your online marketing plan and start profiting online.

OCTOBER 25 Newly Licensed? Now What? 3CE 1 - 4 P.M. What’s next for new agents.

OCTOBER 4 Code of Ethics 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Must complete between Jan. 1, 2017 and Dec. 31, 2018.

OCTOBER 4 Commercial Pitch NOON - 1:30 P.M. Pitch your commercial listings to other agents.

OCTOBER 4 Milestone Mixer 4:30 - 6 P.M. Help create the GTR Timeline wall artwork.

OCTOBER 17 State of the Bay 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. Section 8 Housing; Landlordtenant issues, Tampa redevelopment projects & more!

OCTOBER 18 Legal Lounge 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Increase your awareness about pending litigation and recent case law.

OCTOBER 19 -20 GRI 301: It’s More than Just Sales - 11 CE 8 A.M. - 6 P.M. Property management and common ownership; Appraising; Exchanging.

OCTOBER 26 - 27 GRI 302: Thinking Outside the Box - 11 CE International real estate; Single family residential construction; Brokerage management; Land, environment and private property rights.

OCTOBER 23 - 24 Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Designation - 11 CE 9:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Skills and resources needed for specialization in the 50+ market.

november 2017 NOVEMBER 1 Code of Ethics 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. Must complete between Jan. 1, 2017 and Dec. 31, 2018.

NOVEMBER 7 Morals and Ethics of the HECM for Purchase - 3 CE 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Learn about the features of this FHA program.

NOVEMBER 9 Tech Talk 1:30 - 3:30 P.M. Apps & Mobile Devices NOVEMBER 14 Buying and Selling Real Estate in IRAs - 3CE 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Capitalize on the trillions of dollars in retirement accounts typically deployed in the stock market.

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NOVEMBER 14 Tools and Tips for a Winning Listing Presentation 1:30 - 2:30 P.M. Learn how to create a winning listing presentation using modern marketing approaches.

NOVEMBER 14 Grow Leads and Increase ROI with RPR 3 - 4 P.M. Build a start-to-finish, successful prospecting strategy using RPR’s dynamic data and reports.

NOVEMBER 15 Landlord-Tenant Bootcamp 3 CE 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Common legal pitfalls that REALTORS®, landlords and property managers face when enforcing lease terms.

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NOVEMBER 15 Legal Lounge 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Increase your awareness about pending litigation and recent case law.

NOVEMBER 16 Tiny Homes 3:30 - 5:30 P.M. Tour a tiny home and learn more about the Tiny House Movement in Tampa Bay. NOVEMBER 17 iCE - Boot Camp - 4 CE 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. Business plans, buyer objections, marketing & more!

NOVEMBER 28 Mortgage 101: Guiding Your Customer Through the Mortgage Process - 3 CE 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. Review lender requirements from check stubs to the newest Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure.

NOVEMBER 29 Business Planning - 3CE 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. An in-depth introduction to business planning NOVEMBER 30 Contract Corner 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Title, Surveys, and Default

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

2017 REALTORS® In Action

Affiliates October 11 | November 8 10 - 11:30 A.M. Appraisers October 9 | November 13 10 - 11:30 A.M.

Hall of Fame $25,000+ Lifetime Investment History Connie Johnson

Board of Directors October 16 | November 13 9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Platinum R $10,000 Investment

Building Committee October 6 | November 3 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Communications October 12 | November 9 9:30 - 11 A.M. Finance October 11 | November 8 1:30 - 3 P.M. Governmental Affairs October 6 | November 3 9:30 - 11 A.M. Housing Opportunities October 11 | November 8 9:30 - 11 A.M. International Council October 9 | November 13 3 - 4:30 P.M. Professional Development October 20 | November 17 10 - 11:30 A.M.

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Dennis MacDonald

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Crystal R - $2,500 Investment

Barbara Jordan

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Commerical Alliance October 4 | November 1 10:30 A.M. - NOON REALTORS® PAC October 6 | November 3 10:45 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. Technology October 9 | November 13 1:30 - 2:30 P.M. YPN Advisory Board October 10 | November 14 10 - 11 A.M.

Melanie Norris

Sterling R - $1,000 Investment

Property Managers October 12 | November 9 11 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. REALTOR®/ Attorney October 5 | November 2 9:30 - 11 A.M.

Susanna Madden

Brenda Rabbitt

Ric Barmes

Anthony Canizares

Since 1969, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States. 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.

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GTR Class Cancellation Policy:

A $10 fee will be assessed for class cancellations not received at least 24 hours before the start of class time.

Cancellations must be completed through the Member Portal or by emailing Education@TampaRealtors.org. tamparealtors.org

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fight fLight? or

Consider the Best Response to a Physical Attack

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f you were to find yourself alone in a property with a client who indicated they wanted to harm you or rob you, what would you do? Would you put up a fight or try to escape?

It isn’t pleasant to think about, but it’s important to know the facts. Experts agree that when escape is an option, that is the route you should take. Remember, your primary goal in any incident is to escape from the danger and call for help.

When faced with menacing behavior, you should first try to find a discreet way of removing yourself from the situation. Try to avoid triggering the emotion a predator might use to justify an attack. For example, you can say that you need to step outside to make a phone call and then don’t come back inside.

If an attack does occur, trust yourself and stay as calm as possible. Think rationally and evaluate your options. There is no single right way to respond to a confrontation, because each situation is different. Your response should depend on the circumstances: the location of the attack, your personal resources, the characteristics of your assailant and the presence of weapons.

There are many strategies that are effective, but you must rely on your own judgment to choose the best one.

Verbal assertiveness: If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell “Stop!” or “Stay back!” Criminals have been known to leave a victim alone if he or she yelled or showed that he or she was not afraid to fight back.

Physical resistance: If you decide to respond physically, remember that your first response should be to flee the area or the home. Act quickly and decisively to throw the attacker off guard while you get away. Your personal safety is your first priority. Property can be replaced, but the value of your life and health is beyond measure. Also, you

your primary goal in any incident is to escape from danger and call for help.

No resistance: Not resisting can be the proper choice in a given situation. An attacker with a gun or a knife may put you in a situation where you think it is safer to do what he or she says. If someone tries to rob you, give up your property, not your life.

Stalling for time: Appear to go along with the attacker.

This might give you time to assess the situation. When his guard is down, try to escape.

Distraction and then flight: Obviously you should try to get away, but whether you can depends on many things, including your shoes and clothing, physical stamina, the terrain and your proximity to your attacker.

should familiarize yourself with your state’s laws concerning self-defense, including the issue of what is proper or improper use of force to defend yourself during an attack.

Observation: Be sure to make an effort to get an accurate description of your attacker. Even the smallest details may give authorities a clue to finding the suspect.

(Sources: Washington Real Estate Safety Council) Visit NAR’s REALTOR® Safety website at www.nar.realtor/ Safety. This article is part of the National Association of REALTORS®’ REALTOR® Safety Resources Kit. Copyright NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Reprinted with permission.

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REALTOR Safety Matters ®

for Commercial Professionals By: Philip McGinnis, ACoM, ALC, CCIM

Copyright NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

Reprinted with permission.

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hile the most publicized physical attacks on real estate agents have involved residential agents, commercial agents are equally at risk. Additionally, it’s important to remember that not all safety and security risks are external.

Currently, many markets are faced with a high office and industrial vacancy rate. These properties present huge risks to REALTORS® because they are typically isolated from populated areas, and are often difficult to access. Many of the same safety tips employed by residential agents are relevant for commercial practitioners including care with personal

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information, verifying customer information, announcing your showings, scouting locations early, and keeping phone in hand. Many office, multifamily and industrial properties have security cameras and security systems, which will not be very helpful if nobody knows you’re there. Finding the criminal after the crime is committed is not as beneficial as thwarting the criminal before or during the crime by having the appropriate maintenance and risk management processes in place. IREM offers a number of forms and checklists for both residential and commercial properties for this purpose.

Vacant land listings present unique challenges to safety and security because large parcels with woodlands offer obstructions to view of passersby. Vacant land parcels also contain ditches and low spots that present accident hazards. It is not uncommon for farmers to bury tree stumps, pesticides, construction debris, used tractor batteries, and other such materials in their

REALTOR® SAFETY MONTH properties, which create obvious safety risks. Prepare in advance by following the advice of REALTORS® Land Institute’s 2015 President Terri Jensen, who published a useful article on how to stay safe in rural environments.

New construction sites for multi-family, self-storage, or any other large commercial property present hazards due to the overall size of some projects, and obstructions like fencing often prevent full views to the backs of the properties. Personal safety basics like wearing appropriate gear (e.g., hard hats, sturdy shoes) and making sure the property has adequate lighting are easy ways to protect yourself.

The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors and Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety have both published articles with additional safety tips relevant for commercial professionals who work with varying property types.

Smartphone apps and other safety products enable agents to send alert signals via phone, text, social networks and email to your emergency contacts along with a GPS location; a list of expert resources is available on

Many of the same safety tips employed by residential agents are relevant for commercial practitioners. the NAR website. Preparing a prospect form, an agent form, and an itinerary form, among others, will allow your co-workers and family members to know where you are, and who you are with. Developing a distress code will likewise allow you to alert others to send help.

Not all risks to real estate agents are external. Commercial property brokerage is a high-stress profession, and the threat of heart attack or stroke is ever present; for instance, if an agent goes into cardiac crisis, every moment is crucial. Being able to quickly contact emergency responders is critical to survival. Adding ICE (In Case of Emergency) entries into your smart phone’s contact list enables any prospect or client to be able to dial directly to someone who can send immediate assistance. Dialing 9-1-1 is not always reliable on a cell phone, as some calls are directed

to towers outside of the service area where the casualty actually occurs.

These tips are simple enough to incorporate into your business right away. The only thing more tragic than a REALTOR® being harmed while doing their job is knowing that the harm may well have been prevented with some simple best practices.

Philip McGinnis, ACoM, ALC, CCIM, of Dover, Delaware, brokers, manages, and appraises commercial properties, and has been active in REALTOR® Association activities for more than 35 years

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Tips and tricks from the National Association of REALTORS® on how to best protect yourself and your clients.

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Don’t be “too nice” for your own good. Follow your instincts & keep your guard up to potential predators.

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Computer viruses can be distributed via email.

Never open an attachment if you don’t know the sender.

Have a crisis management plan for your office.

Include events such as power outages, natural disasters, workplace violence, acts of terrorism and the outbreak of contagious diseases.

Shred all papers that contain personal info before you throw them away, including papers that contain your clients’ personal information.

Encourage sellers to remove valuable items before an open house or property showing.

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When traveling to properties in remote locations, always keep an atlas in your car in case you lose cell reception or your battery dies.

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Tell your clients not to show their homes by themselves. Alert them that not all agents, buyers and sellers are who they say they are.

Have them refer all inquiries to you.

If you are being attacked, run in the direction of other people.

An assailant usually will not engage in a pursuit which could increase the possibility of detection or apprehension.

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Get to know the neighborhoods you work in, both during the day and at night. Streets and landmarks may look different when the sun goes down.

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Be careful when shutting doors at open houses or property showings.

They may automatically lock behind you leaving you stranded.

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assume that 12. Don’t everyone has left

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When listing a vacant commercial building in warmer climates, adjust the air conditioning to 85 degrees to protect against humidity and potential mold exposure.

When showing a home, park your car in front of the property rather than in the driveway.

You will avoid having your car blocked in, and if you have to make a quick exit, it will be easier to drive away.

Giving out too much 15. personal 16. info can make you a target for stalking or harassment. For instance, when advertising, consider not using your cell phone number but your office phone number instead.

To best prepare for an emergency, pre-program important numbers into your cell phone, like your office, a roadside assistance service or garage and 9-1-1.

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the premises at the end of an open house. Check all the rooms and the backyard prior to locking the doors.

As the days get shorter, be sure to leave a light on so you don’t come home to a dark house.

It also gives the illusion that someone is home.

Driving even 10 mph over the limit may save you a few minutes, but increases crash risks by 50%.

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Part of being prepared to deal with a threatening situation is having an “out.” If you feel uncomfortable, say you left something in your car or another agent is on the way.

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Have a safety buddy at the office who knows your schedule and who your clients are. You can share safety tips and hold one another accountable for following proper safety protocols.

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WELCOME

New Brokers* & Members

Joined June 27 - August 22, 2017

New members and Affiliates that join after August 22, 2017 will be recognized in the November/December issue. *New brokers are highlighted in yellow.

360 Pinnacle Realty, Inc. Wright, Junice 7th Ave Realty, LLC Mencia, Andrea

Coldwell Banker F. I. Grey & Son Residential, Inc. Snell, Frederick

A.P. Real Estate Company Lopez Martinez, Raul

Coldwell Banker Residential Adkins, Shannon Bittel, Tabitha Cronin, Matthew Davidson, Lindsay Hingson, Amanda Lopez-Isa, Jimi Loss, Miles Moss, Adi

A-Casa Realty Group & Assoc.

Santa, Ivan

Coming Home Real Estate, LLC Hembree, Chris

Agentry Real Estate, LLC Cotter, Gary

Community Association Real Estate, LLC Vento, Philip

A to Z Realty, Inc. Del Valle, Sulamita A.L. Commercial, Inc. Parrado, Chris

Alta Realty Company Nigh, Scott A-Path Realty, Inc. Serafin, Vanessa B K Realty, Inc. Gariglio, Bonnie BHHS Florida Properties Group Espy, Michelle Henderson, Marissa Kerr, Seleka Nastyukov, Mary Wang, Wenjun BHHS Hatton & Associates Hillje, Dieter Boutique Realty Florida Mage, Michael Spencer, Alex Brandon Realty, Inc. Hamilton, Dylan Carrington Real Estate Service Pereira Peraza, Janet Century 21 Affiliated Goberdhan, Prince Jost, Christopher Pardo, Manuel Waller, Heather Century 21 Beggins Enterprises Aviles, Zach Marquis, Debbie Nakamoto, Mae Parker, Amanda Century 21 Elite Locations, Inc. Cantrell, Sarah Century 21 Executive Team Cleary, Wade Century 21 Link Realty, Inc. Glynn, Veneita Century 21 Professional Realty Dyer, Mikayla Century 21 Shaw Realty Group Werdeshaim, Avichai Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc. Aiello, Enza Boothe, Leonard Fernandez, Dane Kidd, Jasari Slimak, Janet Tamayo, Ernesto Circuitous Realty Brown, Anne

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Dalton Wade, Inc. Gutierrez, Michael Patterson, Michele Young, Helen

Follow Me Realty, Inc. Slattery, Christopher Future Home Realty, Inc. Cellura, Brian Collins, Elizabeth Detrick, John Forget, Colette Grover, Rakhi Lopez, Ernest Tottempudi, Jaya GDC, Inc. LeClercq, Deborah Great Blue Real Est Marketing Cathel, Brenda Hill Valley Properties, LLC Wester, Tracee Hoffman & Hoffman Realty, Inc. Johnson, Karen Hoffman Realty, LLC Padgett, Richand

Dawn Kleins Real Proz, Inc. Klein, Judah

Hohman Homes, LLC Nales, Lisa

Dennis Realty & Inv. Corp.

Martinez, Edgardo Pescetto, Carlos

Home Wise Realty Group, Inc. Shed, Bobby

Ellie & Associates,P.A. Lambert, Kyle Ellis and Company Real Estate, LLC Ellis, Shawna EquityPro Tampa Bay, LLC Faulk, Zachary Exit Bayshore Realty Peters, Sean Rada, James

Homeward Real Estate Aristizabal, Mariana Homexpress Realty, Inc. Allen, Susan Brewer, Crystal HOUZIO, INC. Jaeger, Anne Investment Realty Ross, Yein J.Powell Enterprises, LLC Edelkamp, Kristina

Exit Elite Realty Mast, Joshua

J.T. Swann Realty, Inc. Brown, Julie

Exit Realty Excel Carrico, Trinity Guevara Rivera, Christian Lowe Bradley, La’Toyna Mouslle, Hasan

Joe Walker Realty, LLC Smith, Jessicca

EXP Realty, LLC Leibensperger, Jonathan

Keller Williams - New Tampa Ivester-Umberhocker, Ashley Akolawala, Yusuf Alessi, Aarene Carr, Tselane Casarella, Georgete Cowan, Cheesette Duffy, Kristina Fields, Danny Fields, Teresa Gourley, Connie Jean Louis, Jimmy Lancaster McQueen Daley, Tamara Marin, Nayibe McGavern, Ashley Mescall, William Miller, Michelle Petrie, David Pope, Patricia Richards, Jeffrey Riley, Stephanie Rousseau, Anthony Vasquez, Tania

EZ Choice Realty Krokenberger, John EZ Way Realty Velez Bodib, Merlyn Fathom Realty, LLC Baigrie, Deborah Ballinger, Joshua Fireside Real Estate Carter, Keith Morgan, John Rogers, Francis First Tampa Financial Group Schroeder, Vernon Florida Executive Realty Peeler, Eric Florida Luxury Realty Cribbs, David Cribbs, Dina Florida Reel Estate Burnham, Justin

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JPT Realty, LLC Estevez-Sierra, Lidice

Keller Williams Realty Acevedo, Jason Hornyak, Robert

Litchfield, Rachel Rairick, June Sievers, Jonathan Williams, Hubert Keller Williams Realty S.Shore Dennis, Brandon Fleener, Marina Henley, Angela Knights, Amy Lane, Melody McCoy, Jordan Mead, Emi Paiz, Karen Soto, Amanda Wang, Yue Williams, Nicole Keller Williams South Tampa Chapman, Mary Christian, Christen Frye, Lindsey Geaney, Chase Labrador, Jose Lienhart, Reed Madrazo, Roger Martin, Joshua Mendez, Juan Moll, Kenneth Reynolds, Taylor Sands, Charlene Tappe, Leigh Keller Williams St Pete Realty Garnett, Brian Keller Williams Tampa Central Carpenter, Jason Clark, Jennifer Drung, Debra England, Jerry Nalsen, Elizabeth Sperry Johnson, Carol Keller Williams Tampa Prop.

Adames, Marta Albino Contreras, Lisa Boyette, Brooke Bradley, Concetta Bruno, William Caruso, Adrianna Colon, Kenneth Lazo, Jose Lombardi, Drinda Quevedo, Matthew Reeser, Bri Rivero, Rosalia Robinson, Marisa Sanchez, Marithdel Seth, Brittany Verdugo, Jackie Keller Williams-Plant City Vargas, Paolo Kylin Realty, LLC Santana, Denny La Rosa Realty, LLC Kelta, Marvin Valenzuela Alvarado, Agustin Lombardo Team Real Estate, LLC Corrales, Javier Hudson, Shane Waters, Brittanny Maven Estates, LLC Maguire, Jonathan

McBride Kelly & Associates Alexander, Lisamarie Josethik, Glenn Pulido, Joeny Sheehy, Cathryn McPeak Real Estate Firm Rosario, Cesar St. Denny, Mark Michael Carey Seward McElveen, W Scott Military First REal Estate, LLC Valdez, Shelly MREI Corporation Michael, Ashley MVP Realty Associates Hurley, Brenda OceanFront Realty Trujillo, Gabriel Omega One Properties, Inc. Fulse, Melissa Out Fast Realty & Investments, LLC Usher, Ian Palm Island Realty Millard, Shawn Pelican Real Estate Group, LLC Hurtado, Carla Pineywoods Realty, LLC Nikolich, Justin Premier Realty of Tampa Otero Rosario, Natalie Ross, Kenneth

RIGHT HOME REALTY, INC. Miller, Thomas Robert Slack Fine Homes, LLC Lauritz, Patrick Maddux, Belinda Rosa Leon Realty, LLC Gil Perez, Dayami Selling Tampa Bay, LLC Orsini, Caitlin Signature Realty Associates Polk, Christa Vega, Nelson

Smith & Associates Real Estate Buxton, Jacob Musumeci, Marco SmithJoy Realty Fernandez, Linda Somerday Group, PL Garcia, Abraham Tampa Bay Key Realty Maia, Frank The K Company Realty, LLC Gethers, Julie Thompson and Thompson Realty Sherrod, Sharon Tomlin, St Cyr & Associates, LLC Goldstein, Nicholas

Progress Residential Prop Smith, Stephanie Quicksilver Real Estate Group Rodriguez, Andres

Tropic Shores Realty, LLC Tucker, Krista

Ravenel Realty Palomino, Sharon Roberts, Donavin Roberts, Stasha Gae

Venture Development, Inc. Barber, Richard

RE/MAX Bay to Bay Barturen, Jhoanna

Weekley Homes Realty Company Finley, Christus

Vintage Homes Realty Lewis, H. Thomas

RE/MAX Realty Unlimited Cumbie, Paul

Weichert Realtors Yates & Assoc.

Hurtt, Tanika Wheeler, Linda

RE/MAX South Shore Realty Aguilar, Kimberly Wingate, Corrin

Zero to List, LLC Regan, Erika

Real Estate Management Partner Evans, Darren Real Living Casa Fina Realty Barnes, Luisa Realnet of Tampa Bay, LLC Bache, Lance Carlisi, Judith

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Simpleshowing, Inc. McGill, Fred

Topaz Realty, LLC Henao Bonilla, Martha Velasques, Luz Zuniga, Stephanie

RE/MAX Dynamic Ashline, Devan

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What We Do: • Act as Qualified Intermediary (QI), as required by U.S. Treasury regulations • Prepare all documents required for the exchange • Execute closing documents • Hold the exchange proceeds to avoid constructive receipt of funds • Coordinate and consult with closing agents, real estate professionals, and tax and legal advisors

Why Old Republic Exchange: • Expertise and Customer Service - Our national team consists of qualified account managers and experienced attorneys that have facilitated thousands of 1031 transactions. Our professionals understand your individual needs and will assist you with each step in the process.

• Financial Strength & Stability - ORI Family of Companies - Old Republic Exchange is a member of the Old Republic Title Insurance Group, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI), a multi-billion dollar corporation, with $18.8 billion in total assets and $4.4 billion in shareholders’ equity* and ranks among the nation’s 50 largest publicly-held insurance organizations.

• Added Security for your Exchange - Old Republic Exchange is covered by professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance with a $50 million aggregate limit, and insured by a fidelity bond covering acts of dishonesty or fraud with a $40 million single-loss limit and an $80 million aggregate limit.

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30 Under 30 Panel Session In August, the Young Professionals Networks of the Greater Tampa REALTORS® and Pinellas REALTOR® Organization teamed up to present the 30 Under 30 panel session featuring Louis Savinetti, IV (2017 winner) and Justin Helmus (2015 winner). The panel session was moderated by Eben Moran, chair of the Florida REALTORS® statewide YPN.

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Packing “Totes for Hope” REALTORS® from six associations in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties joined forces to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey through the Totes for Hope initiative. REALTORS® from across the Bay area came to GTR to pack 700 bags with personal hygiene and toiletry items. The items were sent to displaced residents in Texas and southwest Florida, which experienced severe flooding in some areas ahead of Hurricane Harvey.

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AFFILIATE CORNER

Affiliates are busy

planning great events!

With GTR Installation & Awards Banquet preparations underway, it is time for the Affiliates to get their sponsorship packages set so you don’t miss this big event.

Here are the details: • Location: Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel • Date: Thursday, December 7, 2017 • Time: 6 p.m. — 10 p.m.

We are always excited to be an important part of this event. We will see Mari Colgan installed as the 2018 GTR President. Mari has always supported the Affiliates and has been a great advocate for our committee.

FRANCINE VILLA 2017 Affiliates Chair

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and a few Glitter sponsorships are still available. Check them out and come be a part of a great night with us! You can contact our staff liaison Meredith Bellanca at meredith@tamparealtors.org or 813-769-7184.

Our Affiliate Expo is also in the planning stages, so stay tuned for updates and details. It’s promised to be a great event! We are booking great speakers and educators to bring to our REALTOR® partners.

Don’t forget to check out the Affiliate website and make sure your information is correct. The site is up and running and looks amazing! Please share your comments with us!

affiliate spotlight Julie Rinaldi, Community Relations Representative Ierna’s Heating, Cooling & Plumbing “Getting to Know Your Affiliate Business Partner” recognizes Julie Rinaldi with IERNA’s Heating, Cooling & Plumbing. Julie has been the Community Relations Representative for IERNA’s Heating, Cooling & Plumbing for five years.

Julie has lived in Tampa since 1985 and has seen a lot of changes in the Tampa Bay area. She moved to New Tampa in 1994 and has also witnessed the growth of the New Tampa and Wesley Chapel areas.

IERNA’s, a family-owned and operated air conditioning company, got its official start in the summer of 2003. The company’s humble beginnings took place in the back

of owner, Charlene Ierna’s, Lutz/ Land O’ Lakes home, with a spare bedroom becoming the office. June of 2017 marked the company’s 14th year. IERNA’s fleet contains over 35 vehicles, helping to ensure prompt, professional and courteous service to all of their customers within Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough, Polk and Pinellas counties.

A significant component of IERNA’s business model is their commitment to “pay it forward.” IERNA’s continuously gives back to the communities that have supported the air conditioning and heating company throughout the years.

You’ll often find IERNA’s owners and employees participating in and supporting many local nonprofits, charitable events, parades, school sponsorships, youth sports leagues, fairs, festivals and more.

Visit their Facebook page to see all of the fun things IERNA’s is involved in at Facebook.com/IernaAir or visit www.IernaAir.com for additional information on IERNA’s Heating & Cooling. Or call the office at 813-948-6355.

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HOME

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Experience endless smiles and private neighborhoods that are nestled in nature, each featuring its own park, including playground equipment and half basketball courts. The WaterGrass Club boasts a state-of-the-art fitness center, social gathering room, 5 shade structures, a Jr. Olympic pool and a resort pool with splash pad. Nearby, all the conveniences and shopping yet away from the traffic and congestion.

Visit our beautifully decorated model homes from a variety of the area’s finest builders. Homes in every price range and a variety of quick move-in homes from the $200s - $360s.

Another reason to make you smile, CalAtlantic Homes new model is now open.

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TAMPA REALTOR® • March - April 2017

AFFILIATE DIRECTORY Welcome to the Affiliate Directory. Every issue of the Tampa REALTOR® magazine will feature a business listing of all active GTR Affiliates, which is sorted alphabetically and categorically. Use this directory as a resource when you are looking for a local business to provide products and services. More Affiliates are joining each month, so check each issue for updates. You can also search the online Affiliate directory by visiting tamparealtors.org. Special thanks to our Gold Affiliate Partner: Haskell Termite Pest Control; and our Silver Affiliate Partners: HouseMaster Home Inspections, eMortgage Management, Complete Home Inspection Services, Wells Fargo Mortgage, Riverview Mortgage and Absolute Home Mortgage.

FRANCINE VILLA 2017 Affiliates Chair

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OUR SERVICES We provide the following services in Hillsborough County and all surrounding counties: • Real Estate Inspections • Drywood, Subterranean and Formosan Termite Treatments • Construction Pre-Treatments • Pest Control • Rodent & Wildlife Control • Bed Bugs Treatments • Bee Removal

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Call (813) 239-1790 to schedule your workshop today.

Follow us on Facebook! (Search for “Haskell Termite & Pest Control Inc.”) Haskell is proud to be the first Gold Level Affiliate Partner of the Greater Tampa REALTORS® and a member since 1994. Haskell is also a proud supporter of RPAC. We are also affiliate members of the Pinellas REALTOR® Organization, REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, Lakeland Board of REALTORS®, and the MIAMI Association of REALTORS®

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Source: 2016 Nielsen Scarborough (r2).

AFFILIATE DIRECTORY

Active Affiliates as of June 27, 2017 Gold Partners are highlighted in yellow.

Silver Partners are highlighted in silver.

1031 Exchange Old Republic Exchange Company Janet Schaum 1410 N Westshore Blvd., Ste. 800 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-849-2816

http://www.orexco1031.com

Air Conditioning & Heating/ Air Quality 1 Hour Air Conditioning and Heating Caleb Suszko 3636 Erindale Dr #105 Valrico, Florida 33596

813-571-1919

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

813-948-6355

www.iernaair.com

Indoor Air Quality Services Gary William Brend 4052 Marine Parkway New Port Richey, Florida 34652

813-586-4277

www.iaqsfla.com

Attorney/Legal Services Bay Area Real Estate Council Michael Boutzoukas 11812 N. 56 St. Temple Terrace, Florida 33617

813-988-4011

www.bplegal.com/mboutzoukas

Boss Arrighi & Hoag P.L. Christopher W Boss 10812 Gandy Blvd St Petersburg, Florida 33702

727-471-0039

LegalShield and IDShield Paul Dang 12737 Evington Point Dr Riverview, Florida 33579

813-993-8432

legalshield.com/hub/pauldang

Gilbert Garcia Group, P.A. Michelle Gilbert 2313 W. Violet St Tampa, Florida 33603

813-443-5087

http://gilbertgrouplaw.com

Owen & Dunivan PLLC Bryant Dunivan 615 W. Deleon St. Tampa, Florida 33606

813-502-6768

Sapphire Title & Escrow Co. Angela Paye 2313 W Violet St Tampa, Florida 33603

813-436-9727

www.sapphiretitleescrow.com

Builders/Developers D.R. Horton Amanda May 12602 Telecom Dr Temple Terrace, Florida 33637

813-549-1949

Holiday Builders Kathleen T. McDaniel 2293 W Eau Gallie Blvd Melbourne, Florida 32935

321-610-5252

KB Home Ben Campbell 4105 Crescent Park Dr. Riverview, Florida 33578

www.protectyourfuture.com

813-387-9661

Gano Kolev, P.A. Nick Kolev 6936 W Linebaugh Ave. Ste 101 Tampa, Florida 33625

Lennar Arcadia Jimenez 4600 W Cypress St., Ste. 200 Tampa, Florida 33607

863-875-6985

Cleaning Fresh N Up Marcy Rooks 3114 W Azeele St. Tampa, Florida 33609

813-365-2619

freshnupcleaners.com

Credit Unions Suncoast Credit Union Mona Russell 6801 E. Hillsborough Ave Tampa, Florida 33610

813-621-7511

www.suncoastcreditunion.com

Financial Services Advanta IRA Services Larissa Greene 13191 Starkey Rd. Ste. 9 Largo, Florida 33773

717-581-9853

Commission Express Michael Rice 100 S Edison Ave Ste. D Tampa, Florida 33606

813-712-3080

Excalibur Financial Group/Principal Financial Jeff Fabrizio 302 Knights Run Ave Ste. 110 Tampa, Florida 33602

813-383-2280

Fast Returns Income Tax St Roland JeanCharles 10630 N 56 St. #s-212 Temple Terrace, Florida 33617

813-474-7547

http://www.pmijmrealty.com

First Bank Financial Centre Seth Robbins 155 W Winsconsin Ave., PO Box 1004 Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066

503-550-6612

813-574-5682

www.ganolegal.com

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AFFILIATE DIRECTORY: Categorical FMA, C.P.A. Derrick Cox 2240 Belleair Rd., Ste 100 Clearwater, Florida 33764

Seacoast Bank Megan Martinez 401 S Florida Ave, Ste 100 Tampa, Florida 33602

Home Inspection Complete Home Inspection Services Albert Cooke

813-418-3018

813-380-1355

Housing Finance Authority Mark Hendrickson 601 E Kennedy Blvd 27th Floor Tampa, Florida 33602

Stuart Angelo & Company PA CPA Stuart Angelo 201 E. Kennedy Blvd Ste. 1620 Tampa, Florida 33602

HouseMaster Home Inspections Michelle & Robert Southard

Merrill Lynch Mark R Hanson 101 E Kennedy Blvd Tampa, Florida 33602

Third Federal Savings and Loan Patti Midkiff 1056 Pine Ridge Rd. Naples, Florida 34108

727-530-0036

813-272-5254

813-273-8549

http://fa.ml.com/markrichardhanson

MetLife Chris Bruser 1417 Compton St Brandon, Florida 33511

813-464-5221

www.ChrisBruser.com

MidFlorida Credit Union Richard Green 20401 Bruce B Downs Blvd Tampa, Florida 33647

813-386-4201

www.midflorida.com

813-229-8889

239-213-9460

Flooring Riterug Flooring Realtor Wholesale Mobile Direct Brian Collett 4701 E Acline Dr, Ste 250 Tampa, Florida 33605

813-245-3351

Home Automation Breakout Sales Mike Lopez 8603 Adamo Drive Tampa, Florida 33619

www.completehomeinspectionservices.net

866-931-2350

www.east-tampa.housemaster.com

1-Inspector Robert A Blobner 1902 Cattleman Drive Brandon, Florida 33511

813-661-3690

AcuSystem Home Inspections David Gonzalez 5668 Fishhawk Crossing Blvd., Ste 120 Lithia, Florida 33547

813-361-8802

www.goacusystem.com

All Bay Home Inspection Services Matthew Barnicle 602 S Albany Ave Tampa, Florida 33606

727-251-3302

877-494-1499

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AFFILIATE DIRECTORY: Categorical All Tampa Home Inpsection, LLC Bobby Hayes 435 Evergreen Drive Oldsmar, Florida 34677

Buyers Home Store Scott P Surridge 24812 SR 54 Lutz, Florida 33559

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

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

727-424-0158

813-545-4799

Barmes Enterprises, inc Ric Barmes 4409 Loma Vista Dr Valrico, Florida 33596

813-477-6586

Bay to Bay Home Inspections Robert E Rush 8312-1 Manor Club Circle Tampa, Florida 33647

813-732-2472

813-235-4951

www.bpginspections.com

813-334-1375

DG Construction & Inspections Daniel Glenn Fricke 212 28th St S St. Petersburg, Florida 33712

JML Inspection Services Jim Malvesto 12924 Lake Ventana Dr Tampa, Florida 33625

727-642-2793

www.dgciflorida.com

Enterprise Title Cinthya Jorge 3602 Henderson Blvd Tampa, Florida 33609

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

813-409-3249

www.bennettpropertyinspection.com

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

813-616-3301

http://www.berylprojectengineering.com

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

941-391-5372

besthomeinspectionandconstructionco.com

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

813-777-9848

www.bltinspections.com

hometeaminspection.com/tampabay.asp

352-428-1833

813-849-1400

813-260-9920

813-632-0550

Home Inspection Professionals, Inc. Anthony Galvez 4508 Castaway Drive #3 Tampa, Florida 33615

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

813-727-8827

HomeTeam Inspection Svc. Mitchell H Rothenberg 720 E. Fletcher Ave., Ste. 105 Tampa, Florida 33612

813-265-9700

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

941-815-8771

www.mclaffertypropertyinspections.com

Florida Building Inspection Gr Dustie Amatangelo 333. N Falkenburg Rd., Ste. B214 Tampa, Florida 33578

Pillar to Post Home Inspections Kathleen Reed 303 Tighe Ave Seffner, Florida 33584

Florida Certified Home Inspections Whitney Ogden 612 Florida Circle South Apollo Beach, Florida 33572

Pillar to Post Home Inspections Gary Ratliff 1971 W Lumsden Rd, #329 Brandon, Florida 33511

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

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

813-724-3724

813-453-8540

www.FloridaSuperiorInspections

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

813-785-4620

getthefactshomeinspection.com

GJR Inspection Services,LLC Gary Ratliff 1971 W. Lumsden Rd. Brandon, Florida 33511

813-685-7573

813-470-8468

813-685-7573

919-602-7749

www.safelineinspections.com

SIM Home Inspection Pablo Izaguirre 7853 Gunn Hwy #235 Tampa, Florida 33626

813-363-3611

U.S. INSPECT LLC Robert Erenberg 3650 Concorde Parkway Ste 100 Chantilly, Virginia 20151

888-225-3755

www.usinspect.com/tampa

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AFFILIATE DIRECTORY: Categorical Waypoint Property Inspection, Robert E Hintze Jr 9605 Greenbank Drive Riverview, Florida 33569

813-486-8551

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

813-774-1080

winhomeinspectionnewtampa.com

Home Warranty Home Warranty of America Laura Vetter P.O. Box 850 Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069

888-492-7359

www.hwahomewarranty.com

Old Republic Home Protection Brian Brown P.O. Box 375 Ellenton, Florida 34222

800-282-7131

www.myorhp.com/brianbrown

Insurance A B Capital Group Alex Conguta 1408 Westshore Blvd NO. 708 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-262-0059

www.abcapitalgroup.com

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

813-654-8472

www.LowerInsuranceRate.com

Brightway Insurance, the Saltzman Agency Rich Saltzman 13909 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Ste 104 Tampa, Florida 33618

813-777-6305

Credit Union Insurance Services Debbie Freeman 711 E Henderson Ave Tampa, Florida 33602

813-414-6787

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

813-867-2132

www.excellencefirstins.com

Herbert H. Landy Ins. Joseph Flynn 75 Second AVE Ste. 410 The Villages, Florida 32162

800-336-5422 www.landy.com

U.S. Health Advisors Chris Davis 5404 Hoover Blvd Ste. 20821 Tampa, Florida 33634

813-391-1054

Interior Decorator/Home Staging Breakout Sales Mike Lopez 8603 Adamo Drive Tampa, Florida 33619

887-494-1499

facebook.com/breakoutsales

Realty Zapp Thomas Bible 3548 Duke Firth St. Land O’ Lakes , Florida 34638

813-205-9497

Mortgage Services eMortgage Management Scott Pendleton 13053 W Linebaugh Ave., Ste. 102 Tampa, FL 33626

813-517-0795

emmloans.com/ScottPendleton/

Riverview Mortgage Julie Dahl 11256 Boyette RD Riverview, Florida 33569

813-343-0110

www.riverviewmortgage.com

Absolute Home Mortgage Corp Erica Adams 5110 Eisenhower Blvd, Ste 150 Tampa, FL 33634

813-257-9033

http://www.ahmcloans.com/

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

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Michael Bull 1463 Oakfield Dr., Suite 108 Brandon, FL 33511

homefrosting.com

www.wfhm.com/loans/brandonbranchfl

713-828-0691

My Favorite Art Place Jerri Menaul 1750 N Hercules Ave Clearwater, Florida 33765

727-726-7411

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

813-226-3450

B2 Communications Kyle Parks 333 Third Ave N Ste. 530 St. Petersburg, Florida 33704

813-352-1325

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American Bancshares Mortgage Francine Villa 4590 Ulmerton Rd Clearwater, Florida 33762

813-598-0844

www.francine.myabsm.com

American Eagle Mortgage Co. Drake Beaulieu 600 N. Westshore Blvd, Ste 304 Tampa, Florida 33609

727-417-0752

American Mortgage Services Tracey Pines 1000 N Ashley Drive, Ste. 1020 Tampa, Florida 33602

813-831-9330

http://www.traceypines.com

AFFILIATE DIRECTORY: Categorical American Security Mortgage Brooke Lowry 711 S Howard Ave., Ste 200 Tampa, Florida 33606

813-501-7192

America’s Mortgage Professionals Richard Martino 405 N Reo Street #250 Tampa, Florida 33609

813-549-1058

Atlantic Coast Bank Allen Keller 107 Hampton Rd, Suite 190 Clearwater, Florida 33759

727-608-5709

Bachman Lear & Company, Inc. Cindy Argerious 5601 Mariner St. Ste. 450 Tampa, Florida 33609

813-289-2727

Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation Lori Staben 3001 N Rocky Point Dr. E, Ste. 217 Tampa, Florida 33607

847-406-9505

ericafparadisemba.eaglehm.com

Home Loans By U, Inc. Gilbert Anthony Theophille 4021 N Armenia AVE., Ste. 102 Tampa, Florida 33607

727-373-5024

Envoy Mortgage Robert Paredes 8875 Hidden River Parkway, Ste. 300 Temple Terrace, Florida 33637

813-300-7218

Fairway Independent Mortgage Lindsey Vance 3003 W. Azeele St., Unit 200 Tampa, Florida 33609

Centennial Bank Crystal Dziadosz 14877 N Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida 33618

800-713-7550

Chase Home Lending Marie Smith Cary 4919 Memorial Highway, Suite 100 Tampa, Florida 33634

813-880-6550

CMG Financial Marcus Aguiar 4200 W Cypress Street, Suite 490 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-477-3529

Cross Country Mortgage, Inc Andre Taylor 1511 N Westshore Ste. 260 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-333-9853

www.guildmortgage.com/officers/allucas

Highlands Resdential Mortgage Cheryl D Hardy 4006 S MacDill Ave Ste. C Tampa, Florida 33611

813-337-0699

813-898-1211

813-484-1147

Eagle Home Mortgage Erica F Paradise 15550 lightwave Dr Ste 200 Clearwater, Florida 33760

Caliber Home Loans Laurie King 1715 N. Westshore Blvd, Ste 860 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-518-7133

Guild Mortgage Company Al Lucas 3628 Madaca Lane Tampa, Florida 33618

Farm Credit Of Central Florida Gayle A Yanes 2301 Thonotosassa RD Plant City, Florida 33563 farmcreditcfl.com

First Bank Financial Centre Seth Robbins 155 W Winsconsin Ave, PO Box 1004 Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066

503-550-6612

Gateway Mortgage Group James Watson 7855 Argyle Forest Blvd., Unit 911 Jacksonville, Florida 32244 Grow Financial Federal Credit Union Pamela Henderson 315 South Blvd Tampa, Florida 33606

813-837-2451

www.growfinancial.org

Guaranteed Rate Daniel Larios 2202 N Westshore Blvd NO. 240 Tampa, Florida 33609

813-389-2557

813-875-4528

www.HomeLoansByU.com

IMortgage Deb Elfrink 2111 W Swann Ave Ste.s 200 Tampa, Florida 33606

727-409-2100

www.imortgage.com

LoanFlight Lending, LLC Paul Blaylock 2502 Rocky Point Drive Ste. 510 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-435-5530

MB Financial Bank Miguel Morales 6803 Lake Worth Road, Suite 315 Greenacres, Florida 33467

813-340-1594

Midwest Equity Mortgage Neal Hartley 8875 Hidden River PKWY Ste 300 Temple Terrace, Florida 33637

813-714-4123

Norcom Mortgage Sherry Owens 2202 N. Westshore Blvd., Ste. 200 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-288-4678

Perl Mortgage Laurie Look-Dean 3450 Buschwood Park Drive, STE 110 Tampa, Florida 33618

813-315-4940

www.guaranteedrate.com

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AFFILIATE DIRECTORY: Categorical Peoples Bank Julie Hennessey 2109 E Palm Ave, Suite 103 Tampa, Florida 33605

TD Bank Lane Pigsley 1501 S. Dale Mabry Tampa, Florida 33629

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Primary Residential Mortgage Benjamin J Macht 4124 W Linebaugh Ave Tampa, Florida 33624

The Heckman Group at Success Brian Heckman 12856 Commodity Place Tampa, Florida 33626

813-239-1790

www.besttampabaymortgage.com

www.theheckmangroup.com

813-523-4783

813-774-4068

Regions Mortgage Karen Wyckoff 3522 Bell Shoals Rd. Valrico, Florida 33594

813-571-2055

RP Funding Jon Woods 2700 Westhall Lane Ste. NO. 120 Maitland, Florida 32751

321-397-4189

Security National Mortgage Company Daniela Izaguirre 3689 Tampa Rd. Suite 330 Oldsmar, Florida 34677

727-450-3924

Service First Home Loans Eric Ahlers 2202 N Westshore Blvd Ste 200 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-489-4717

Service First Home Loans Jim Reed 2202 N Westshore Blvd Ste 200 Tampa, Florida 33607

813-489-4717

www.servicefirsthomeloans.com

Skyway Mortgage Group Drake Beaulieu 600 N Westshore Blvd Ste 304 Tampa, Florida 33609

813-336-2405

Suntrust Mortgage Bryan Flores 401 E Jackson St 10th Floor Tampa, Florida 33624

813-259-2798

813-749-7776

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

813-616-8844

www.closemymortgagetampa.com

The Mortgage Firm - Tampa One Chris Kidder 6521 Gunn Highway Tampa, Florida 33625

813-644-6001

Total Home Title Tracey Pines 210-B S. Macdill Ave Tampa, Florida 33609

813-443-5607

Vandyk Mortgage Mike Bishop 13577 Feathersound Dr Clearwater, Florida 33762

727-395-9095

www.vandykfl.com

Veteran’s United Home Loans Kelly Tolster 3686 West Gandy Blvd Tampa, Florida 33611

813-835-1516

vukellytolster.com

Office Furniture Office Furniture Center Jennifer Jackson 2117 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa, Florida 33606

813-254-7253

813-412-0334

www.suntrust.com/bryan.flores

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Haskell Termite Pest Control Rick A Freeman 1519 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33604 Hughes Exterminators Audra Snyder 5325 Kelly Rd Tampa, FL 33615

813-884-1555

www.hughes-exterminators.com

The Mosquito Authority Loretta Dominguez 11125 La Quinta Pl El Paso, Florida 79936

915-242-1344

Photography 360VR Photography Mark Bjorkman 1730 S Pinellas Ave, Suite D Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689

813-518-5347

Homecast Media Marcus Grayson 4659 Pond Ridge Drive Riverview, Florida 33578

813-421-3756

Plumbing Homee On-Demand Sara McFarland 1413 W Howard Avenue Tampa, Florida 33606

813-362-8404

http://www.homeeonedemand.com

Promotional Items Bento Luxe, Inc. Allison Mook 1503 S US Hwy 301 #8 Tampa, Florida 33619

813-530-2750

Pro-Motions Plus Fred L Procise 2405 Arborwood Dr Valrico, Florida 33596

813-436-0823

www.procisepromotions.com

AFFILIATE DIRECTORY: Categorical

Property Management Richman Property Services Holly Berkey 4530 W Cypress St Suite #340 Tampa, Florida 33607

Suddath Relocation Systems Kevin Maxfield 4756 122nd Ave N Clearwater, Florida 33762

Sawgrass Real Estate Academy James Christopher Lumia P.O. Box 1232 Safety Harbor, Florida 34695

www.suddathtampa.com

www.sawgrassacdemy.com

727-394-3114

813-262-0401

Tampa Bay Chapter of NARPM Paul Arrington 7985 113th St. N. Ste. 335 Seminole, Florida 33772

813-300-4052

Roofing Cardinal Roofing & Solar Tech.

Bridget Jenkins Wilson 3108 Barkley Lane Valrico, Florida 33596

813-689-7663

http://arricorealty.com

www.cardinalroofingandsolar.com

Versaggi Management Russell Versaggi 511 S. Westland Ave. #16 Tampa, Florida 33606

Schools/Continuing Education

813-254-5338

Relocation Services/Moving

813-444-6102

Bob Hogue School of R.E., Inc. Bob Hogue 5531 9th. St. N. St. Petersburg, Florida 33703-1203

727-526-5338

Short Sales Wells Fargo Short Sales Debbie Kampel 3125 Phlox Drive Palm Harbor, Florida 34684

727-409-4900

Solar Powur, PBC Indep Solar Advisor Jude Davis 625 12th Ave N St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

727-827-2686

www.bobhogue-school.com

Brothers EZ Moving Gary Thacker 1311 W Cass Street Tampa, Florida 33606

Ed Klopfer School of R.E. Ed Klopfer 4068 Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota, Florida 34233

813-774-5361

First Class Moving Systems Inc. Christopher Shinham 8110 Anderson Rd Ste. 100 Tampa, Florida 33634

941-379-3577

Surveyor Landtec Surveying Jay Wazelle 974 Phyllis Ave Largo, Florida 33771

727-645-1038

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AFFILIATE DIRECTORY: Categorical

Title Agencies AWS Title Services LLC Anthony Surber 4809 Ehrlich Rd. Ste 101 Tampa, Florida 33624 Bay National Title Company Walter DeVenne Mr. 13577 Feather Sound Dr Ste 250 Clearwater, Florida 33762 www.bntc.com

Benefit Title Services,LLC Robert Young III 212 S. Magnolia AVE Tampa, Florida 33606

813-251-1420

www.benefittitle.com

First American Title Michelle Hernandez 1731 S Kings Ave Brandon, Florida 33511

Enterprise Title Virginia Youngman 3602 Henderson Blvd Tampa, Florida 33609

Flagship Title Alberta Party Bland Tampa Bay Area Tampa, Florida 33609

www.etotb.com

www.FlagshipTitle.com

813-962-6004

813-908-6800

727-224-1720

Brokers Title of Tampa, LLC Tracey Spanola 3644 Madaca Lane Tampa, Florida 33618

813-514-2828

813-849-1400

813-875-1200

Fairview Title Company Shelley Slater 9310 N. Armenia Ave Tampa, Florida 33612

Foundation Title & Trust, LLC Lynn Langowski 10845 Boyette Rd. Riverview, Florida 33569

813-933-2201

813-684-8479

Fidelity National Title Insurance Diane L Luttmann 2814 W Bay Dr Largo, Florida 33770

813-416-0018

www.fidelitytampadistrict.com

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Genesis Title Debra Dearborn 1140 Kyle Wood Lane Brandon, Florida 33511

813-682-8002

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AFFILIATE DIRECTORY: Categorical Hallmark Title Agency, LLC Rick Smith 3825 Henderson Blvd Ste 504 Tampa, Florida 33629

813-397-1400

www.HallmarkTitleFL.com

Haven Title, LLC Kristi Sereno 4907 N Florida Ave #300 Tampa, Florida 33603

814-218-5056

Hillsborough Title Marie Combs 350 E. Bloomingdale AVE Brandon, Florida 33511

North American Title Company Kimberly Martin 2918 W. Kennedy Blvd., Ste. 201 Tampa, Florida 33609

Total Home Title Tracey Pines 1311 N. Church Ave Tampa, Florida 33607

OIG Title & Escrow, LLC Charles W Cadrecha ESQ 5201 W Kennedy Blvd Ste 510 Tampa, Florida 33609

Trilogy Title & Closing Cherie Skaggs 1111 N Westshore Blvd., Ste. 202 A Tampa, Florida 33607

www.oigtitle.com

http://trilogytitle.com/

813-243-8943

813-968-0019

813-655-4000

Omega Title LLC Brandon Moser 2202 N Westshore Blvd Ste 283 Tampa, Florida 33607

www.hillsboroughtitle.com

813-486-1199

Home Solutions Title, Inc. Dan Whitmore 1001 W Cleveland St. Tampa, Florida 33606

RELTCO Inc Steve Barker 13401 McCormick Dr Ste. B Tampa, Florida 33626

813-922-5866

Land Castle Title Sunny Alexander 12750 Citrus Park Lane, Suite 105 Tampa, Florida 33625

813-249-9900

http://www.landcastletitle.com

Majesty Title Services, LLC Kim B Miller 4006 S. MacDill Ave. Tampa, Florida 33611

813-831-3885

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

813-973-7319

www.masontitle.com

Nations Title Agency Trisha Murphy 28870 US Hwy 19 N Ste 331-2 Clearwater, Florida 33761

886-788-4853

813-443-5607

813-448-7700

813-855-0009 www.reltco.com

RP Title and Escrow LLC Ryan McCarthy 1101 Marbella Plaza Drive Tampa, Florida 33619

813-343-8003

http://rptitleandescrow.com

Sapphire Title & Escrow Co. Kerry Barbon 2313 W. Violet St Tampa, Florida 33603

813-436-9727

www.sapphiretitleescrow.com

Stewart Title Sarah Walters 3402 West Cypress St. Tampa, Florida 33607

813-872-9898

Sunbelt Title Agency Ralph Zeiler 14502 W Dale Mabry HWY Ste 304 Tampa, Florida 33618

813-397-3080

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

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