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Time and again, we have proven the benefit of using an experienced, licensed real estate professional by earning multiple offers and over list price.  Service, expertise, and a large network are crucial and we combine this with the power of our specialized marketing formula - ultimately yielding a larger return on the home investment.  It also can’t be discounted the necessity of having professional guidance for a many times complicated process." - Lisa Culp Taylor, Tennessee.

"Exposure to the market is key. Any owners selling on their own think that they are saving the commission. Guess what, so does the buyer. Any buyer will deduct the commission. And without the competition brought by exposure to the market, the sellers usually leave tons of money on the table without knowing." - Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, BC.

"A great real estate agent can handle it ALL for you. Staging, showings, negotiations, inspection items -- the list goes on and on.  Most people are surprised to find that the commission amount is negligible compared to the purchase amount when an excellent agent is involved. In my particular market in Southwest Florida, many owners are not living in the area on a full-time basis. In that case, it is especially critical to hire an excellent agent! Check reviews and number of past sales carefully before hiring an agent!" -Angela Lutzi Dellatorè, Bonita Springs, Barefoot Beach, Bonita Beach, FL.

“Homeowners benefit greatly from hiring an experienced realtor when selling because they secure the agent’s expertise in negotiating, marketing, connections and will generally achieve a much higher selling price with shared liability for the transaction.” - KC Martin, Paris, France.

"In most instances, a primary or secondary residence represents one of the most significant assets for a family. Working with a real estate agent not only ensures that a seller obtains the best value for the property but that the entire process is handled efficiently and with little risk. Agents bring years of experience to valuation, negotiations, and marketing. Especially in the current seller’s market in the Sarasota area, the exposure we create often leads to multiple offer situations that, if handled properly, create increased value for sellers." - Joel Schemmel, Sarasota, FL.

"Our clientele demands Kukio Properties’ agents' knowledge of Kukio’s properties and the intricacies of the membership component to safeguard their investment. No other brokerage provides the insight that Kukio Properties brings to their clients." - Jim Schneider, Big Island, HI.

"An experienced agent will get them more money for their home and protect them during the process." - Anna Sherrill, South of Fith, Miami Beach, FL.

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11125 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples, FL 34108, listed by Dante DiSabato

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"I am very excited about the 2021 market in Naples. It looks to be off to a fast start just based on the activity in December. We have such a lack of inventory in Naples and we are just at the start of the season. I can only imagine what will come." - Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL.

Courtesy of Corcoran Reverie, Scenic 30A area, FL

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"In 2021 we will continue to see a record number of people move to our area as their primary residence as they are seeking out areas and climates that give them the ability to have a lifestyle, they want in the new Covid world we live in.  The ability for people to work from home has created a shift that will make our area one of the most desired due to climate, various outdoor activities, less populated, and of course, the unique and beautiful beaches that our area offers.

The second home market will continue to thrive as buyers are seeking an option for their family to come for school, Work, etc. now that the ability to do school and work is a virtual option.  Also, with the migration of buyers from cities like Chicago, St Louis, New York to Nashville, Atlanta, Dallas, we will see a new group of buyers seeking a beach home as they will now be within driving distance of their primary home.

The luxury investment product will continue to be in demand due to low-interest rates and what is considered a tangible asset." Hilary Farnum-Fasth, Broker & Owner, Corcoran Reverie, Scenic 30A area, FL.

Churchill Oaks Drive Lot 89, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, Listed by Hunter Harman

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"In 2021 we expect to see a continued rising demand here in South Walton, yet with reduced inventory. The 30A beach community that has long been focused on tourism and vacation rentals is now shifting towards an increase in permanent residences." - Hunter Harman,  South Walton, FL.

27280 Oak Knoll DR, Bonita Springs, FL 34134, listed by Angela Lutzi Dellatorè and Scott Dellatorè

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"The market seems to keep getting better and better. People are leaving congested cities such as New York and Chicago for areas like SWFL where they will enjoy a resort-like living environment. Many companies have allowed their employees to work remotely, indefinitely. If you live in Bonita Springs, you can take your lunch hour on the beach every day. How can that be beat?" - Angela Lutzi Dellatorè, The Dellatorè Real Estate Group, Bonita Springs/Barefoot Beach/Bonita Beach, FL

3985 Roberts Point Road, Sarasota, FL 34242, listed by Joel Schemmel

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"The 2021 Sarasota real estate market will continue the trends from the latter half of 2020, demand outstripping the supply of available properties. Population growth driven by migration from high tax states, the new ability to work remotely, excellent schools, and fantastic weather are the underlying dynamics. Comparative value is also a factor. The Sarasota market is getting benchmarked against other Florida markets where prices are higher. The long and the short, the Sarasota market will continue to be strong only limited by the supply of properties." - Joel Schemmel, Sarasota, FL.

418 Blanca Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, listed by Jennifer Zales

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"Inventory for luxury listings is at an all-time low in the Tampa Bay area. Homes that are priced well are selling very quickly. If homes are overpriced, they will stay on the market for an extended period of time and often sell at a lower price than if they were priced correctly from the beginning. Since the onset of the pandemic, many buyers are trading up to larger hones and will continue to do so in the new year in order to accommodate working from home (and in some cases schooling from home). With the number of people leaving high tax states such as New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and most recently California, we will continue to see an influx of buyers coming to the Tampa Bay market well into next year." - Jennifer Zales, Tampa, FL

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Now that Summer is close to ending, what do you see as the takeaways from the last six months? 

I never would have predicted such a strong market back in April, when everything came to a screeching halt. The market is stronger than ever with extremely low-interest rates driving buyers into the market. "Work" as we know it, has also changed. Everyone's dream is to retire in Florida. We have seen those people who are still years away from retirement buying homes on the west coast of Florida. The majority of those buyers are looking for larger homes with in-home office space. Why work from gloomy, gray New York City all winter long when you can work from home and take your lunch break on the beach!

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What activities can be done around this time in Bonita Springs?

Restaurants, boating, beachcombing, driving the coast, strolling up and down the picturesque streets of Downtown Naples, Fort Myers, and Bonita Springs, HOME SHOPPING!

Is there an area from which buyers are relocating to your market?

We are seeing many more Northeasterners than ever before. We typically see a ton of Midwesterners.  People from the Northeast are doing their research and choosing the West Coast of Florida because you can get so much more for your money on this coast.  You can also find more undeveloped land and larger living spaces than in other coastal areas of Florida. And then there is the WEATHER! It's a laid back area with so much to do!!

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How has your market been doing so far this year compared to this time last year?

We have doubled our sales volume from this time last year.

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