ABOUT ME Buying or selling a home, should not consume all of your spare time.  I can simplify the process by providing a caring and professional approach to service and listening carefully so that your goals become mine.  Referral and repeat customers are the backbone of my business.  The greatest compliment I receive is being referred to friends and family.  My customers know that I will take great care to make the transaction go smoothly.  Let me do the same for you.   EXPERIENCE TOP PRODUCING AGENT 2005 (Over 12 million in Sales) Native Floridian and 20-year resident of the Tampa Bay Area Over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry Skilled contract negotiator Strong understanding of home construction and building systems BUYERS Put my expertise to work for you.  It is one of my greatest joys to help folks find just what they are searching for.  Whether you are new to the Tampa Bay area or just moving locally, I will use all of my resources to reach your goals.  With my knowledge of the area communities, past construction background and strong negotiating skills, I am ready to help you reach your goals.  I welcome the opportunity to talk with you to determine how I can best serve you.  I am as close as a phone call away. TESTIMONIALS  Click on this link to view comments from my customers.    SELLERS If you are considering placing your home on the market, I would welcome the opportunity to provide you with a market analysis of homes similar to yours, as well as share my marketing approach.  With 20 years of experience in the real estate field and 15 years experience in real estate marketing, I understand the importance of ensuring that your home stands out from the competition in all marketing media.  My background in photography, graphic design and model staging bring important elements to insure an exceptional presentation of your home.  The majority of buyers begin their search on the internet.  Compared to other agents, I spend a large amount on internet marketing, insuring that your home will be very well-represented on the web.  When a buyer views your listing, it will include the professional photos I have taken, making your home pop in comparison to others they may find.  Click this link to view a sample of my photography in a slideshow presentation.  Often, I advertise my listings on the cover of popular real estate magazines.  Click on this link to view a sample of one of those covers.  I also run full-page color ads in magazines.  Another important service that I provide is Staging.  To place your home on the market without staging it first, is like going on a job interview in your pajamas.  You are much more likely to obtain a higher sales price if your home is staged, than if it is not. Recently I was featured as a contributor to an article in Florida Realtor Magazine.  Call me and let me know how I can help.