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Sarasota/Manatee
REALTOR
®
The Official Publication of the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee ~ JANUARY 2015
The President and First Lady!
Stafford Starcher, first President
of the Realtor® Association
of Sarasota and Manatee, with his
wife (and First Lady!) Linda Starcher
Page 6
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Contents
Sarasota/Manatee Realtor®
Sarasota/Manatee
Volume 12, Issue 1
®
REALTOR
6
President - and First Lady
Stafford Starcher has been elected as first President of the
Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, and he credits
his wife Linda for being the guiding light in this phase of his life.
9
Youthful Energy
The Suncoast Regional Young Professionals Network
now has a monthly segment in our magazine to spotlight
the fledgling group’s activities and educational events.
With the merger of SAR and MAR, we now report on the
monthly statistical market activity of both Sarasota and Manatee
counties, and have expanded the report substantially.
Volume 12 • Issue 1 •JANUARY 2015
22 Education Abounds
The Association offers an incredible array of educational courses
in 2015, and will continue to expand the scope and quality
of our continuing education.
South Office - 2320 Cattlemen Road
Sarasota, Florida 34232
North Office- 10910 Technology Terrace
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Phone: 941/952-3400
FAX: 941/952-3401
www.sarasotamanateerealtors.com
2015 Association Officers
President
Stafford Starcher
RE/MAX Alliance Group
Secretary
Greg Owens
Keller Williams on the Water
Treasurer
Xena Vallone
Xena Vallone Realty
Immediate Past Presidents
Peter Crowley
Sherry Grooms
Chief Executive Officer
Kathy Roberts
Mission Statement
The mission of the Realtor ® Association of
Sarasota and Manatee is to keep the Realtor ®
central to the real estate transaction by advancing
members’ professionalism and expertise by
upholding the Realtors® Code of Ethics. We are
committed to protecting private property rights
in the communities we serve.
Sarasota/Manatee Realtor® is published monthly
by the Realtor ® Association of Sarasota and
Manatee, Inc.
Editorial Staff
Director of Communications
Ray Porter
Director of Membership & Broker Services
Dan Andrews
29 Global Rising
The Global Business Council continues to expand and improve,
and now is the time to join! The new year is starting fast with
educational programs designed to broaden your horizons.
Director of Information Technology
Jesse Sunday
Director of Professional Development
Catherine McCaskill
Governmental Affairs Director
Adam Davis
Production
Coastal Printing, Inc.
In every issue
Sarasota/Manatee Realtor® Advertising: For
information on advertising rates and deadlines,
contact Ray Porter at 941/952-3405 or
[email protected].
10- Governmental Affairs
12- Property Appraiser
Subscriptions: The annual dues of every member of
the Realtor ® Association of Sarasota and Manatee,
Inc., includes a one-year subscription to Sarasota/
Manatee Realtor ® magazine. Editorial ideas and
manuscripts are welcome. Byline articles and
columns express the opinions of the writers and do
not necessarily reflect the policies or sentiments of
the Realtor ® Association of Sarasota and Manatee,
Inc. All submitted copy is subject to editing.
13- Sales and Listing Statistics
18- Commercial Investment Division
22- Education Programs
2015 Copyright© by the Realtor® Association of
Sarasota and Manatee, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited.
32- Membership
36- Calendar of Events/Education
JANUARY 2015
Realtor® Association
of Sarasota and Manatee
President-Elect
Linda Formella
Keller Williams Realty Manatee
13 How’s the Market?
4
JANUARY 2015
Sarasota/Manatee Realtor® Magazine
Leadership Academy
The 2015 Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee
Leadership Academy is a rigorous program designed to train
emerging Realtor® leaders who want to get involved, make a
difference, grow their business and expand their leadership
skills.
Whether your aspirations are directed toward leading a
committee or a community organization, the Leadership
Academy program will empower you to maximize your
leadership potential. As a participant, you will be immersed
in a classroom setting, group sessions, team-building exercises,
goal-setting, networking techniques and communication skills.
Graduates of the Leadership Academy will be serving as
mentors throughout the program.
Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and
confidence to excel as a leader in the community as well as in
the Realtor® organizations. Graduates should be prepared to
become volunteers and committee chairs for the Association
and prepare for potential future leadership positions on the
Association’s Board of Directors, and progress to leadership
positions with Florida Realtors®.
For 2015, a maximum of 15 members (two of whom
may be business partners) will be selected from a growing
list of candidates, who must submit a written application.
Applications will be accepted from Jan. 1, 2015 through Jan.
31, 2015. Finalists interview for a spot with the Leadership
Continued on P. 27, See LEADERSHIP
Real Estate
Closings
Gail Webb is January 2015
Business Partner Spotlight
The January 2015 Business
Partner Spotlight is on Gail
Webb, a licensed insurance agent
and employee of Millennium
Insurance & Investment Group
of Florida.
Specializing in Home, Flood,
Auto & Commercial Insurance,
Millenium always looks out for
the best interest of their clients.
The company has been in business
for 10 years and now has three
locations in Bradenton, Sarasota
Gail Webb
and Lakewood Ranch.
Gail has been a licensed agent
since 2005, and once owned an agency in Georgia. She moved
to Florida in 2011 and has continued her insurance career
with Millennium. Gail is an active member of the Realtor®
Association as well as an active volunteer with Feed My
Sheep Outreach. Her passions are insurance, photography and
helping others.
Gail can be reached at Millennium Insurance & Investment
Group of Lakewood Ranch, 8470 Enterprise Circle, Ste. 300,
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202. Her phone number is 941-3611532 and email is [email protected]
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Cover Story
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President - and First Lady!
Stafford Starcher Gives Credit to Linda for Leadership
A
As the first president of the new Realtor®
Association of Sarasota and Manatee, Stafford
Starcher knows the value of teamwork, and his
relationship with his wife, Linda, epitomizes
that spirit of togetherness and support.
“It takes a huge amount of support for
anyone taking on this responsibility, and Linda
has been wonderful in giving me the time,”
said Stafford, addressing the crowd of over
250 at the first-ever Realtor® Association of
Sarasota and Manatee Installation Banquet.
Stafford introduced Linda as “your 2015
First Lady,” which brought a rousing round of
applause. Linda, with 36 years as a Realtor®,
helped propel Stafford’s real estate career. She
also advised him “not to be raising my hand”
to volunteer for committee assignments or
board leadership roles. But that didn’t work.
“When I was asked to go to the executive
side of the board as secretary, before I accepted,
we had a long talk,” explained Stafford. “At
the end of our conversation, she said she knew
what I was going to do, and then said, ‘Well, I
guess my mentoring has paid off ’.”
In 1994, through a real estate transaction,
Stafford met Linda. Shortly thereafter they were Linda and Stafford Starcher at the Dec. 4th Installation, held
married, and Stafford acquired his real estate at the Fete Ballroom at Polo Grill & Bar.
license. He began the process of completing
many advanced educational courses to develop
the first time, we are all together as one association,
his real estate career. He is a graduate of SAR’s looking forward to all it has to offer. But we must not
Emerging Leaders Program and the 2012 Florida forget those that forged our path for this occasion, nor
Realtors® Leadership Academy.
should we forget the history and traditions we all share.”
The role of leading the first year of the combined
Noting the 100 year anniversary of MAR, and the
associations is perfect for the former high school band founding of SAR 91 years ago, Stafford said the walls
director, who in the early 1970’s helped consolidate four of the two current facilities will continue to honor
high school band programs into one.
the leaders of the past, and the many individuals who
“I realized that in order to succeed, I had to offer helped make the real estate industry so vital and strong
a better program than anyone had experienced,” said in our region.
Stafford. “That lesson is being brought forward today. In
“Past presidents become statesmen of our industry,
order for us to succeed, this new association must offer and their opinions are valued by the association, and
a better experience than either of the two associations. especially our current presidents,” he said.
That is our challenge, and we will succeed!”
Stafford recognized Greg Owens, who was PresidentStafford credited the “quiet determination” of 2014 Elect for MAR in 2014, for his selflessness in accepting
SAR President Peter Crowley and 2014 MAR President the secretary position on the 2015 board. “Greg is very
Sherry Grooms with forwarding the process of merger. capable of being where I am standing tonight,” noted
“Truly, we are here tonight at this historic occasion Stafford. “He exemplifies the leadership qualities that
because of your insight for a stronger association that make up this wonderful association.”
will benefit all its members,” noted Stafford, calling the
Continued on P. 31, See PRESIDENT
two leaders to the podium to sustained applause. “For
JANUARY 2015
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Installation and Awards Banquet a Major Success
The Installation and Awards Banquet, the kickoff event for
the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, was held
on Thursday, Dec. 4th at the Fete Ballroom at Polo Grill
and Bar. The theme was “We Are Stronger Together,” and it
was a major success!
During the installation event, officers and directors for the
combined association were installed.
President: Stafford Starcher, RE/MAX Alliance Group
President-Elect: Linda Formella, Keller Williams Realty
Manatee
Treasurer: Xena Vallone, Xena Vallone Realty
Secretary: Greg Owens, Keller Williams on the Water
Immediate Past Presidents: Peter Crowley, RE/MAX
Alliance Group; and Sherry Grooms, RE/MAX Alliance
Group
In addition, awards were presented for SAR and MAR
Realtor® of the Year (Michael Bruno and Sherry Richardson
Directors:
Nancy Allen
Georgina Clamage
Peggy Christ
Joe C. Hembree
Alex Krumm
Maryann Lawler
Renee Marquiss
Denise Oyler
Christina Pitchford
Rita B. Smith
John Wentz
Jim Wolcott
Grooms); SAR Humanitarian of the Year and MAR
Community Service (Candy Swick and Peggy Christ);
SAR Meritorious Service and MAR Distinguished Service
(Kristin Triolo and Bob Grant); SAR President’s Award
(Jacqueline Abney and Alex Krumm); MAR Rising Star
(Madison Wells); MAR Business Partner of the Year (Shawna
Hicks-Cranston); and the MAR Centennial Award (Linda
Formella).
Platinum sponsors were: Arvin Home Inspections; Keller
Williams on the Water (Sarasota and Manatee); Michael
Saunders & Company; and My Florida Regional MLS.
Gold sponsors were: RE/MAX Platinum Realty; Xena
Vallone Realty; and Supra.
Silver sponsors were: Berkshire Hathaway; Berlin-Patten;
Candy Swick & Co.; DR Horton; Hook & Ladder Realty;
Innovative Agent Services; Keller Williams of Manatee;
Lakewood Ranch Communities; Peace of Mind Home
Inspections; RE/MAX Alliance Group; RE/MAX Superior
Properties; Sperry Van Ness; Tannenbaum Hanewich; and
VanDyk Mortgage.
Corporate sponsors were: London Bay Homes; Eagle
Home Mortgage; HomeBridge Financial Services; North
American Title Co.; DHR Law; and Prime Lending.
Linda Formella, RASM President-Elect, is shown with her husband, Joe,
at the Dec. 4th Installation event.
JANUARY 2015
7
The new Sarasota/Manatee Realtor®
magazine is here!
Business Partners and firms that
supply goods and services to our
real estate industry practitioners
can now advertise in our new
magazine and reach an expanded,
multi-county audience!
Introductory
advertising rates are
the same in 2015,
but advertisers gain
a larger readership
through the merger
of the Sarasota
and Manatee trade
associations!
New advertisers
- get in on the
ground floor and
save now!
Monthly rates for business card-size ads start as low as $75
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Call Ray Porter, Communications Director,
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[email protected]
ed,
Making your list of New Year’s resolutions? How
about adding an achievement to your list that won’t
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and your business grow?
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Regional Young Professionals Network (YPN), who
paved the way in 2014 to find new ways for our young
professionals to network, learn the tricks of the trade,
and thrive as leaders in our local industry!
The first regional YPN in the state is on the rise
for 2015! We are an ambitious group looking to give
our members access to educational and networking
opportunities tailored to our demanding schedules and
ever-changing market.
Here are a few highlights of what we’ve done in 2014,
and a taste of what’s to come in 2015! (see photos
below)
Looking to take a leadership role in 2015 in the
Suncoast Regional YPN?
Contact Jacqueline Abney at jabney@berlinpatten.
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Sarasota/Manatee YPN Leadership meets on the third
Monday of every month at 9 a.m. at the South Office,
2320 Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota.
Membership is free.
You must be a member in good standing in the
Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, or the
Venice Area Board of Realtors®.
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Suncoast Regional
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YPN reaching for new heights in 2015
Cecilio Kamajan Sanchez, Nick Hays, Amanda
YPN Networking at O’Bricks Tavern in downtown
Durbin and Brian Tresidder of Key Solutions Real
Bradenton.
Estate took home First Place at the YPN Beach Bash.
Jacqueline Abney
YPN Chair
Learning from the best at our monthly MLS Express and YPN Guided Home Tours.
JANUARY 2015
9
Governmental Affairs
Marc
Mansfield
10
Participation required in 2015
G
Governmental Affairs means different things
to different people. Some believe monitoring the
activities of local, state and national elected officials is
work better left to someone else.
Others believe it isn’t important who is elected and
what rules or regulations they support or oppose
and yes some people believe it really makes no
difference who is elected to office in today’s political
environment.
Yet, there are people who subscribe to the belief
that it is important for elected officials to be held
accountable for the rules and regulations they impose
upon organizations, associations, business community
or community at large and even more important that
elected officials receive input and feedback on issues
that impact the ability of an individual or businesses
to compete in a fair and balanced market and
ultimately make a profit doing so.
Community involvement and political participation
is a hallmark of Realtors® across the United States.
Whether it is in large metropolitan areas, the suburbs,
or small cities, Realtors® have learned and heeded
the important lesson of participation and advocacy.
When Realtors® don’t participate or advocate for
their industry and allow someone else to do it for
them, it can and in many cases does lead to rules
or regulations that negatively impact the real estate
industry and your pocketbook. Leaving it to
someone else is simply not an option when it comes
to your profession.
Being involved and participating does require
giving up some of your valuable time to enhance or
impact the direction and future of your community.
You have a choice. You can sit back and complain
about rules and regulations that hinder your ability
to make a living, and let someone else do this work,
or you can become involved and actively participate
in governmental and community activities. Yes, we
are all extremely busy, have many other things that
require our attention and really would prefer to leave
it to someone else.
However, you have chosen to be a Realtor® and
should understand it is your responsibility to advocate
for your profession and more importantly your
pocketbook. Leaving it to someone else is simply
not an option. So, go ahead, get involved, educate
yourself, participate and enjoy the rewards that come
with bettering your community, your association,
your chosen profession and more importantly
yourself. You are a Realtor® and you know your
business better than anyone. Letting someone else
advocate for your profession is simply not an option.
Editor’s Note: This is Marc’s final column, and
we all wish him well in his retirement!
Adam Davis is new Governmental Affairs Director
Marc Mansfield leaves a strong
foundation for Adam Davis,
our new Governmental Affairs
Director.
Adam joined us at the end of
December, moving here from
Clayton, Missouri, a suburb of
St. Louis, where he served as a
Regional Advocacy Coordinator
for the Missouri Association of
Realtors®.
Adam graduated from the
university of Central Missouri in
May 2010.
His first column will appear in the
February 2015 issue of Sarasota/
Manatee Realtor® magazine. We
all look forward to introducing
Adam to our organization and our
community!
JANUARY 2015
Adam Davis joined the Realtor®
Association of Sarasota and
Manatee in late December as
our new Governmental Affairs
Director. He last served as
Regional Advocacy Coordinator
for the Missouri Association of
Realtors®. He can be reached at
941.952.3410, or by email at
adam@sarasotamanateerealtors.
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Statutory deadlines for
exemptions, classifications
The start of the new year means the start of another tax roll. In addition to
determining the market value of all real property parcels in Sarasota County, the
property appraiser’s office administers the exemption and classification laws of
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use
the
online
application
system found on our website.
contact the
Existing
Homestead
and
Organizational
exemption accounts will
Property
be
mailed
renewal
receipt
cards
the
first
week of January. If the
Appraiser
status
or
condition
of
the
person
or
property
has not changed for
Bill Furst’s
homestead
or
the
organization
continues
to
use
the property for an
office at
exempt
purpose,
no
response
is
necessary.
The
cards
will contain
941.861.8200.
instructions for reporting any change to the property appraiser.
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Statutes governing filing and
application deadlines:
193.461(3)(a)Agricultural Lands. No
lands shall be classified as agricultural
lands unless a return is filed on or
before March 1 of each year.
196.011(1)(a) Homestead and
Organization Exemptions. Every
person or organization who qualifies
shall, on or before March 1 or each
year, file an application for exemption
with the county property appraiser.
Failure to make application, when
required, on or before March 1 of any
year shall constitute a waiver of the
exemption privilege for that year.
196.075(4)(d) Persons 65 or Older. A
taxpayer claiming the exemption must
submit to the property appraiser, not
later than March 1, a sworn statement
of household income.
196.082(2) Discounts for Disabled
Veterans. The discount shall be a
percentage equal tot percentage of
the veteran’s permanent service
connected disability. Proof of disability
percentage must be submitted by
March 1.
196.173(5)(a) Deployed Service
Members. An eligible service member
must file an application for exemption
on or before March 1 of the year
following the year of the qualifying
deployment.
196.183(5) Tangible Personal
Property. The exemption does not
apply in any year a taxpayer fails to
timely file a return.
For more information please contact
the Property appraiser’s office at
[email protected] or 941.861.8200.
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Property sales still closing in on county record
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Editor’s Note: Beginning with this magazine issue, the
Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee will now
provide statistics for both Sarasota County and Manatee
County. The new monthly statistical charts for the two
counties are produced by Florida Realtors®. Online, you
can also find eight additional pages of statistical charts,
including the previous format from prior magazines and
statistical releases for November 2014 numbers.
Just visit www.sarasotamanateerealtors.com/statistics
Despite a slower November sales month, the hot sales pace
for the first 11 months of the year keeps Sarasota County
on near-record pace for 2014, with the 10,621 closed sales
coming in 364 sales ahead of the 2013 total at this time.
With December 2014 sales already topping 500 by midmonth, the final annual total will almost certainly be the
second highest ever recorded in the county.
The overall year 2013 wound up being the second highest
year for unit sales in Sarasota County history with 11,184,
exceeded only by 2004, with 11,482 closed sales. There is
also a small chance the record could be set, but it would take
a very busy end of the month for that to happen.
November 2014 sales dropped below 800 in Sarasota
County for the first time in eight months, after topping
1,000 sales for five months during the year. That lull
probably ended the chance for the record-breaking year –
but second highest isn’t bad.
Inventory of available properties rose slightly in November,
but is still low in comparison to the boom years of 20042006. The lack of available inventory can hinder sales, and
also tends to drive asking prices up, due to the law of supply
and demand.
“Lower inventory could be one reason for the decline in
existing home sales in November,” said Association President
Peter Crowley. “Another might be the fact that the new
construction segment of the market is enjoying a resurgence,
and some of those sales are not reflected in our MLS system.
Local builders have been reporting an excellent sales year,
and that could be the difference in the sales numbers in the
past few weeks.”
The median sale prices for single family homes in the
county was $193,000, just below October’s figure of
$195,000. The 12-month rolling median this year stands
at $203,847 for single family – up 18 percent over last
“Lower inventory could be one reason
for the decline in existing home sales in
November.”
- SAR President Peter Crowley
year at this time ($181,000). Condo prices were similar at
$175,000, the same as last month. The 12-month rolling
median was $182,000 for condos, up 11.8 percent over last
year at this time ($163,000).
Another sign of health in the market was the drop in the
percentage of distressed sales, from 24 percent in October to
21.2 percent in November. During the 2008 market crisis,
almost 50 percent of sales were distressed.
“While November sales were down a bit, we remain
hopeful for the late winter and early spring rebound
that we’ve historically seen,” said Association President
Peter Crowley. “Our usual influx of winter residents has
obviously started, as traffic is picking up on the roads and
the shopping centers and restaurants. This should begin to
translate to the normal increase in real estate sales once the
holiday season winds down.”
Pending sales stood at 725, just below the October figure
of 773 and close to last November’s figure of 758. This
probably means a final sales figure in December very close to
November’s total.
“Overall, the local real estate market continues to show
strength and staying power, despite the November respite,”
said Crowley. “The national economic numbers are the
strongest in several years, and unemployment continues
to drop. Our feeder markets in the northeast are getting
healthier every month, and we expect new residents to
continue to flock to our region.”
Neighborhood reports coming in February 2015 issue
Beginning with the February 2015 issue of Sarasota/
Manatee Realtor® magazine, we will highlight a neighborhood
or area with a spotlight article on this page. This will be
in addition to the normal market report narrative. We will
also seek to interview our members who are working these
markets, in order to gain their insights into the trends and
their perspective on the overall market in that area.
We hope this will be a valuable addition to the magazine
and the statisical reports as we merge our two associations into
the new Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee. If you
are experiencing a hot market trend, please email:
[email protected]
JANUARY 2015
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Monthly Market Summary - November 2014
Single Family Homes
Sarasota County
November 2014
November 2013
Percent Change
Year-over-Year
Closed Sales
493
531
-7.2%
Cash Sales
236
293
-19.5%
New Pending Sales
495
520
-4.8%
New Listings
779
760
2.5%
Median Sale Price
$193,000
$187,000
3.2%
Average Sale Price
$285,276
$273,148
4.4%
38
49
-22.4%
94.0%
93.5%
0.5%
876
1,002
-12.6%
Inventory (Active Listings)
2,679
2,886
-7.2%
Months Supply of Inventory
4.1
4.7
-12.3%
Median Days on Market
Avg. Percent of Original List Price Received
Pending Inventory
800
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Closed Sales
Closed Sales
700
600
500
400
300
J FMAM J J A S ON D J FMAM J J A S ON D J FMAM J J A S ON D J FMAM J J A S ON D J FMAM J J A S ON
$190K
Median Sale Price
Median Sale Price
$210K
$170K
$150K
$130K
$110K
4,500
Total Inventory
Total Inventory
5,000
4,000
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Produced
by Florida REALTORS®
with data
provided by Florida's multiple listing services.
Statistics forRealtor®
each month
compiled from MLS feeds on the 15th day
of the following month.
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2015
Sarasota/Manatee
Magazine
Data released on Monday, December 22, 2014. Next data release is Friday, January 23, 2015.
Prod
Data
Single Family Homes
Manatee County
November 2014
November 2013
Percent Change
Year-over-Year
Closed Sales
417
348
19.8%
Cash Sales
174
140
24.3%
New Pending Sales
387
334
15.9%
New Listings
606
549
10.4%
Median Sale Price
$235,000
$205,500
14.4%
Average Sale Price
$300,456
$269,993
11.3%
52
46
13.0%
94.0%
95.0%
-1.1%
688
734
-6.3%
2,096
1,969
6.4%
4.4
4.2
5.8%
Pending Inventory
700
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Closed Sales
600
500
400
300
200
Median Sale Price
$260K
$240K
$220K
$200K
$180K
$160K
$140K
Total Inventory
4,000
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Produced
by Florida REALTORS® with data provided by Florida's multiple listing
services. StatisticsRealtor®
for each Magazine
month compiled from MLS feeds on the 15th day
of the following
month.
Sarasota/Manatee
JANUARY
2015
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Townhouses and Condos
Sarasota County
November 2014
November 2013
Percent Change
Year-over-Year
Closed Sales
218
229
-4.8%
Cash Sales
156
172
-9.3%
New Pending Sales
230
238
-3.4%
New Listings
372
369
0.8%
Median Sale Price
$175,000
$157,750
10.9%
Average Sale Price
$285,234
$223,107
27.8%
37
54
-31.5%
93.9%
93.2%
0.8%
334
360
-7.2%
1,241
1,402
-11.5%
4.1
4.6
-10.2%
Pending Inventory
500
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Closed Sales
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
Median Sale Price
100
$210K
$200K
$190K
$180K
$170K
$160K
$150K
$140K
$130K
$120K
Total Inventory
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Produced
by Florida REALTORS®
with data
provided by Florida's multiple listing services.
Statistics forRealtor®
each month
compiled from MLS feeds on the 15th day
of the following month.
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2015
Sarasota/Manatee
Magazine
Manatee County
November 2014
November 2013
Percent Change
Year-over-Year
Closed Sales
143
130
10.0%
Cash Sales
93
93
0.0%
New Pending Sales
186
162
14.8%
New Listings
230
229
0.4%
Median Sale Price
$145,000
$141,250
2.7%
Average Sale Price
$190,888
$191,854
-0.5%
48
55
-12.7%
94.0%
94.1%
-0.1%
Pending Inventory
250
259
-3.5%
799
804
-0.6%
4.4
4.2
5.8%
300
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Closed Sales
250
200
150
100
50
Median Sale Price
0
$170K
$160K
$150K
$140K
$130K
$120K
$110K
$100K
$90K
$80K
Total Inventory
2,000
1,800
1,600
1,400
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
0
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Sarasota/Manatee
Realtor®
JANUARY
2015
Produced
services. Statistics
for eachMagazine
of the following
month.
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Title: Commercial Core Law
Date/Time: Jan. 28, 2015, 9 a.m. to Noon
Location: South Office Auditorium (2320
Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota)
Instructor: Patti Ketcham
Cost: $25 Members and Non-Members
The Florida Legislature passes and amends real estate
laws and rules each year. Many of these changes can be
daunting and overwhelming. Commercial Core Law
will assist Realtors® by focusing on changes to state and
federal real estate license law, highlighting both laws
and rules.
The course will give a brief overview of commercial
transactions vs. residential; discuss commercial real
estate agreements; and discuss legal issues unique to
commercial transactions.
After your first renewal, your license may be renewed
every 2 years by completing 14 hours of contnuing
education of which 3 hours must be Core Law. When
you take a 14-hour CE course, the Core Law is
included.
About the instructor:
Patti Ketcham is the Broker-Owner of Ketcham
Realty Group, Tallahassee. She is a licensed real estate
instructor, a subject matter expert for DBPR, and a
GRI instructor for Florida Realtors®.
CID Monthly Meeting Schedule
Commercial Marketplace Sessions
Increase visibility for your properties, learn of new
opportunities, and exchange information with
commercial professionals. Deals are made at these
sessions.
1st, 2nd & 4th Fridays at the Realtor® Association
of Sarasota and Manatee South Office Auditorium
(2320 Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota)
3rd Friday at the North Office (10910 Technology
Terrace, Lakewood Ranch)
The monthly general meeting (3rd Tuesday) includes
a Marketplace session, giving members at least five
opportunities each month to promote their listings
and network with fellow members.
Officers:
Tim Mapp,
2015 CID
President
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President: Tim Mapp, Mapp Realty
President-Elect: Tony Veldkamp, Sperry Van Ness
Vice-President: Rico Boeras, Sarasota Commercial Realty
Secretary: Ron Struthers, Coldwell Banker NRT
Treasurer: Dave Roth, RE/MAX Alliance Group
Past President: Lori Hellstrom, Osprey Real Estate Services
JANUARY 2015
Commercial Marketplace Sessions
- Friday, Jan. 2nd, 9 a.m. - South Office Auditorium,
2320 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
- Friday, Jan. 9th, 9 a.m. - South Office Auditorium,
2320 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
- Friday, Jan. 16th, 9 a.m. – North Office, 10910
Technology Terrace, Lakewood Ranch
- Friday, Jan. 23rd– South Office Auditorium, 2320
Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
CID General Membership Meeting
- Tuesday, Jan. 20th, 8 a.m. - South Office
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Title: Waterfront Property Due Diligence
Date/Time: Jan. 14, 2015, 9 to 11 a.m.
Location: South Office (2320 Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota)
Cost: $10 for RASM members; $20 others
Experience an informative seminar regarding FEMA, Coastal
Construction and Waterfront Due Diligence.
David M. Levin, Esq., will discuss recent horror stories—learn how
not to be the next one! Levin limits his practice to environmental and
waterfront property, including waterfront property closings. He has
been practicing locally for the past 27 years.
The seminar will include focus on FEMA compliance, coastal
construction permitting, submerged lands and dock permitting.
Coastal construction is regulated by a variety of jurisdictions. The state
of Florida has established a Coastal Construction Control Line on a
county-by-county basis to help preserve and protect coastal barrier
dunes and adjacent beaches from imprudent construction, which can
endanger the integrity of our valuable coastal property.
Levin is an expert on all areas of waterfront property construction,
and will help Realtors® understand the laws and permitting issues.
GRI Course series begins in this month
Title: GRI Course 100 Series
Date/Time: Jan. 26 - Feb. 11, 2015 at 8 a.m.
Module 101- Jan. 26-27 ($115)
Module 102 - Feb. 2-3 ($115)
Module 103 - Feb. 10-11 ($115)
Location: South Office (2320 Cattlemen Rd.,
Sarasota)
Cost for All: $345 (14 Hours CE or 45 Hours
Salesman’s Post-License Credit)
Registration deadline is Jan. 12, 2015
If you are a new salesperson, the GRI Course 1 will
offer the 45 hours of Post-License education you need
during the first salesperson license renewal cycle. By
taking this course, you can get a leg up on earning
your GRI designation while taking care of your state
licensure requirement.
For brokers and salespeople not in their first renewal
cycle, the course offers 14 hours of continuing
education (includes Core Law). Instructors are all
screened and approved by the Florida Association of
Realtors®.
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The GRI designation indicates to buyers, sellers
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and other real estate industry professionals that you
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have made the commitment to provide a high level of
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The three courses leading to the GRI designation
in Florida can be taken in any order. GRI Course 1 is
approved for Sales Associate Post Licensing or 14 hours
specialty CE and 3 hours Core Law.
Topics are:
Module 1: Professional Standards - 7 hours
Fair Housing & Diversity - 4 hours
Law - 4 hours
Module 2: Goal Setting & Business Planning - 7
hours
Contacts to Contracts - 8 hours
Module 3: Negotiating/Counseling - 3 hours
Finance - 8 hours
Law - 4 hours
We will also be providing GRI 200 and GRI 300 series
courses in 2015.
Boot camp offers intensive training on contracts
Title: Boot Camp: Contracts
Date/Time: Jan. 7, 2015 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: North Office, 10910 Technology Terrace,
Lakewood Ranch
Instructor: Laura Benson
Cost: $10 per class in advance; Boot camp classes will
alternate locations between South and North offices
Spend two hours and get a shot of contract power from an
experienced office manager from a major company! And learn
how to do it right the first time! RASM members, register
online at www.sarasotamanateerealtors.com.
Real estate sales training in the age of technology to help
you boost your career to a new level—whether you are a
new or experienced agent! Laura Benson has taught this class
several times before and nobody does it better!
Learn about FHA 203k Renovation Program
There is no limit to the amount of
repairs that may be conducted under
the program guidelines.
Please register online at www.
sarasotamanateerealtors.com.
The instructor is Andy Wood, HUD
Certified 203k Instructor and State
Licensed for Continuing Education.
Wood is the Broker/Owner with
Titan Home Lending in Tampa, FL,
and has 20 years experience in 203k
lending, with 1,300 203K purchases
closed.
Since 1992, Wood has closed more
than $500 million in purchase loans in
the area.
In 1999 he moved to Tampa, FL,
and in 2009 he became a continuing
education instructor for the state of
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Title: FHA 203k Renovation
Program
Date/Time: Jan. 21, 2015 at 9 a.m.
Location: South Office, 2320
Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
Cost: $10 for RASM members; $15
others
Credits: 3 Hours CE
Learn how to increase your business
immediately by closing properties “ASIS” with only 3.5% down from the
total loan amount.
Learn how to use the full FHA 203k
that allows:
- Structural repairs
- Room additions
- Garages
- Roof replacement
- Illegal additions
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- HVAC
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USDA 101: Learn about Rural Housing Program
Title: USDA 101
Date/Time: Feb. 18, 2015, 9 a.m. to Noon
Location: South Office (2320 Cattlemen
Road, Sarasota)
Cost: $10 members; $20 non-members
Instructor: Sean Stephens
Credits: 3 Hours CE
The USDA Rural Housing Program can
open up that path to homeownership along
with your pool of potential buyers.
With 100% financing, fixed rates, and
flexible credit qualifying, this rural housing
program is sought after by consumers and
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knowing the basics is critical for Realtors®.
This program provides the Realtor® with a deeper
understanding of eligibility requirements, credit
qualifications, how to finance closing costs, dispel
common myths, and much more. You’ll learn the
steps from A to Z on the USDA loan process and how
to market the program along with the many benefits
it offers to home buyers. Don’t miss this presentation
of the only USDA specific CE course in Florida!
About the speaker:
Sean Stephens has an expertise in mortgage lending
with experience since 1998.
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Become an expert in the luxury market
Title: Certified Luxury
Home Marketing Specialist
Dates/Time: March 24-25,
2015 at 8:30 AM
Location: South Office
(2320 Cattlemen Road,
Sarasota)
Cost: $550 - Don’t wait!
This course sold out in
September in Naples!
Training for the Certified
Luxury Home Marketing
Specialist designation is
designed to help sales
professionals who currently
work in the upper tier move
to the next level, or to help
beginners target the luxury market.
Learn what wealthy buyers and sellers say are the “real
secrets” to capturing their business. This intensive two-day
CLHMS training is the first step in earning the coveted
CLHMS designation. Upon completion of the training
you will become a Member of The Institute (must meet
transaction requirements). Members of the Institute are part
of an exclusive, international network of active luxury agents
and enjoy a host of valuable benefits and discounts. Register
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Mark your calendars now for these
courses in 2015!
We thought it would be a good idea to
release these dates early so that you can
plan your year. Dates are subject to change!
GRI Course 100 Series:
101: January 26 & 27
102: February 2 & 3
103: February 10 & 11
Cost: $345 for Series, or $115 per module
GRI 200 Series:
Graduate, Realtor® Institute 2015
April 27 & 28
May 4 & 5
Cost: $250 per Series, or $125 per module
Mark your calendars now and plan on completing your
GRI designation in 2015. We have never cancelled a
GRI course (except when Hurricane Charlie forced a
postponement). GRI 100 Series earns 45 hours of
Salesman’s Post-license credit & 14 hours of CE credit.
GRI 200 & 300 Series earn 30 hours of Broker PostLicense credit and 11 hours of CE credit each.
Post-License Credits: Each module of GRI Course
1 earns 15 hours of salesman’s post-license credit.
Each module of GRI courses 2 & 3 earn 15 hours of
broker post-license credits. See Page 22 for more!
GRI 300 Series:
June 22 & 23
June 29 & 30
Cost: $250 per Series, or $125 per module
GRI Course 100 Series:
101: July 20 & 21
102: July 27 & 28
103: August 3 & 4
Cost: $345 for Series, or $115 per module
Certified International Specialist
(CIPS) Institute 2015
Did you know that our association has one of the largest concentrations
of CIPS designees of any board in the country? And that the Global
Business Council has been designated a “Gold” Council by the National
Association of Realtors®? Mark your calendar now for the full CIPS
Institute for February 23-27, 2015. David Wyant instructs. See Page 29!
Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) March 24 & 25,
2015
Laurie Moore-Moore instructs. Recognized as the mark of accomplishment in luxury
markets, the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation
assures affluent buyers and sellers that agents who have earned it have the
knowledge, experience and confidence they require. Slated March 24 & 25, 2015.
Cost is $550. Register online at www.LuxuryHomeMarketing.com/Sarasota.
See Page 24!
Sellers Representative Specialist (SRS)
April 14 & 15, 2015: Ready to achieve a new level of
professional growth and recognition? The SRS Designation
elevates professional standards, enhances individual performance, and recognizes real estate professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and skills essential in professionally
and ethically representing sellers. See Page 26.
JANUARY 2015
Contact: [email protected]. 941-952-3404
2320 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
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Earn Seller Representative Specialist Designation
Title: Seller Representative Specialist Designation
Date/Time: April 14-15, 2015 at 8:30 AM
Location: South Office (2320 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota)
Cost: $275 for Early Bird - before March 31, 2015; $295
after March 31)
Instructor: Marcie Roggow
The SRS designation is the premier credential in seller
representation. It is designed to elevate professional standards
and enhance personal performance.
Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned veteran,
the SRS course will redefine your “normal” and reinvent the
way you represent sellers. Come learn tips and tools that will
equip you to list in today’s marketplace.
- Increase listings and grow your business
- Demonstrate and communicate your value package
- Understand and apply the Code of Ethics and Standards
of Practice
- Understand and comply with state license laws
- Understand and apply methods, tools and techniques to
provide support and services that sellers want and need
Marcie Roggow is a top national instructor. Earlybird
discount expires on March 31, 2015.
Realtor® University offered by NAR
Did you know that many courses are offered online
through NAR? Through Realtor® University, the National
Association of Realtors® offers online continuing education
courses, including those for some of NAR’s most popular
certifications and designations, such as ABR®, GREEN,
Total Print Solutions
SRES®, AHWD, BPOR, e-PRO®, and SFR®. NAR’s goal
in offering these courses is to provide its members with
the tools and expertise to build their business and better
serve clients. Coming soon - you will be able to access these
courses at www.sarasotamanateerealtors.com .
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Chamber Member since 1964
Associated Locksmiths of America
Safe & Vault Techncians Association
Improve your basic MLS skills in January
Pre-registration is required for all MLS classes at the
web site gopherit.mfrmls.com. Please be sure that
you will attend if you reserve a spot! Classes are held
at our main office (South - 2320 Cattlemen Road) or
our Lakewood Ranch office (North - 10910 Technology
Terrace) If you need to cancel, please call MFRMLS at
800.686.7451 (not RASM).
MLS Basic
Jan. 6 or 15 - 9 a.m. to Noon - South
Jan. 28 - 9 a.m. to Noon - North
Mandatory session for all new users, to be completed
within 60 days of joining.
This class will teach both new and returning agents the
basic functionality including search, printing and emailing.
You will also learn about additional resources and member
benefits provided by My Florida Regional MLS, and more.
Class is also available online: http://mfrmlsuniversity.com
MLS Compliance 101
Jan. 6 or 15 - 1 to 2:30 p.m.- South
Jan. 28 - 1 to 2:30 p.m. - North
This is a mandatory class for all new members to be
completed within 60 days of joining. Existing members
must complete the class every two year period, current
period May 1, 2013 – June 30, 2015.
In this class you will learn about the My Florida Regional
MLS Rules and Regulations and compliance procedures
for accurately listing properties in the MLS Database,
along with additional educational materials available on
MFRMLSUniversity.com.
Adding/Modifying Listings
Jan. 6 or 15 - 3 to 4:30 p.m.- South
Jan. 28 - 3 to 4:30 p.m. - North
LEADERSHIP
From Page 5
Academy Selection Committee. In addition to completing the
questions, applicants should attach a current resume to their
application.
Mandatory Classroom Requirements: Applicants will be
required to attend five sessions:
• March 14, 12:30 to 3 p.m. - Professional individual
photos taken by Anthony Barbacane (included in fee)
• March 16, 1 to 5 p.m. - Tour of south building and staff
introductions, Operation and Structure of RASM, Team
Building by Beverly Pindling, ABR, AHWD, GRI, SRES
• April 6, 1 to 4 p.m. - Tour of north LWR building and
staff introductions, Roberts’ Rules and Meeting Etiquette by
Carol Austin, CAE
• May 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Tour of Port Manatee with
presentation by Carlos Buqueras, as well as presentations
by Sarasota County and Manatee County Economic
Development Commissions (to be confimed)
• June 1, 1 to 4 p.m. – Panel at south office of diverse
community and association leaders
Mandatory Meeting Attendance Requirements:
• Attend at least one day of Florida Realtors® Annual
Convention (Aug. 19-23, 2015). The day will be selected by
This class is mandatory if you will be adding and
modifying listings in the MLS (but all agents are welcome
to attend!)
You will be taught how to input and modify listings, enter
photos, and add attachments along with valuable tips and
techniques.
This class is also available through live webinars.
ELECTIVE COURSES
Advanced Matrix
Jan. 14, 9 to 11 a.m. - North
Advanced Map-Based Searches
Jan. 14, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - North
Statistics
Jan. 14, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - North
Portal/Website Design in Matrix
Jan. 20 - 9 to 10:30 a.m. - South
Customize your web site, open consumer portal, change
customer criteria and much more.
The Mobile Agent
Jan. 20, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - South
Perfect for the agent on the go! Many real estate apps
reviewed.
Listing Tools
Jan. 20, 1:30 to 3 p.m. - South
Intro to valuable tools like RealBiz360, Virtual Tours,
Panoramas, ShowingTime and more.
CMA Tools
Jan. 22, 9 a.m. to Noon - South
Realist
Jan. 22, 1 to 3 p.m. - South
the Task Force when schedule is published, most likely day
is Friday, Aug. 21, 2015—separate registration fee required.
• Attend Florida Realtors® District 13 Conference (Punta
Gorda, June 19, separate registration fee required)
• Attend at least one Leadership Committee Meeting
(second Wed. of each month at 8:30-9:30 a.m.)
• Attend at least one Quarterly Membership Luncheon
(dates TBA)
• Suggested but not required: Attend Great American
Realtor® Days in Tallahassee March 3-4, 2015)
Mandatory Group Project
Participants will be required to participate in a group
project, completed prior to projected graduation date in
September 2015.
Graduation
Your achievement will be recognized at the 3rd Quarterly
Membership Luncheon in September (date TBA)
Post-Graduation Requirement
You consent to serve as mentors for following year’s
candidates
Tuition: $100 - Payable in advance to RASM.
To download an application form, please go to www.
sarasotamanateerealtors.com
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Sarasota Chapter of Women’s Council of Realtors®
ready for another great year in 2015!
Women’s Council of Realtors®
Mission Statement: We are a
network of successful Realtors®,
advancing women as professionals
and leaders in business, the industry
and the communities we serve.
We are looking forward to 2015
with a new Leadership Team to help
you have a successful and rewarding
year. All members of the Leadership
Team are available for any questions
or comments you may have about the
Women’s Council.
This year, we are varying our
monthly business meeting times.
This change of format was made
to accommodate all Realtors® and
make it easier for them to attend our 2014 WCR President Susan Phelps and WCR Fashion Show
Emcee Peter Salefsky helped finish off the year with a very
meetings.
successful event.
We are having one Business
Association Leadership Team and network with each
Resource Meeting per month which
other.
will include Business Resource Meeting Luncheons,
Business Resource Breakfast Meetings and Business
Women’s Council prides itself on the educational
Resource Afternoon Meetings. Stay tuned for more
programs and the leadership training we provide
information on the changes.
to our members. Our January Business Resource
Meeting will be held on January 16, 2015 at the
The Sarasota Chapter is adding four Socials to
University Park Country Club.
our schedule with one each quarter of the year.
The first event of the year is a Social on January
It is a Luncheon with sign-in and networking
7th, 2015 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Lakewood
beginning at 11:00 AM. The presentation will be a
Ranch Welcome Center, 6220 University Parkway,
Technology Education Session by Dale Griffen of Go!
Lakewood Ranch.
Pro Marketing. Their company provides the insider
insights that you need to bring your business more
Our featured guests are the 2015 Realtor®
success and generate more sales. He will discuss how
Association of Sarasota and Manatee Executive
to review your online business marketing strategy and
Leadership Team: President Stafford Starcher;
make the changes you need to be more efficient and
President-Elect Linda Formella; Treasurer Xena
Vallone; Past 2014 SAR President Peter Crowley; Past successful.
2014 MAR President Sherry Richardson Grooms;
We hope you will take the time to attend one of
and Kathy Roberts, CEO of the new association.
our 2015 Business Resource Meetings or Socials. We
look forward to meeting you and showing you the
This is an excellent opportunity to meet the new
value of Women’s Council of Realtors® membership.
2015 Leadership Team
Kristin Triolo
WCR President
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Kristin Triolo
President
Sarasota Homes International, LLC
Phone: 941-725-2486
[email protected]
Michelle Dunbar
Vice-President of Membership
Coldwell Banker Previews
Phone: 941-744-6002
[email protected]
Alfredda Smith-Odato
President-Elect
Phone: 941-504-5758
[email protected]
Stacey Grad
Treasurer
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Phone: 941-518-9899
[email protected]
JANUARY 2015
Rebecca Dalton
Recording Secretary
Lakewood Ranch Communities
Phone: 941-702-1300
[email protected]
2015 Global Business Council Blastoff
Title: International Buyers in Florida – Are You
Getting Your Share?
Date/Time: Jan. 15, 2015 from 2 to 4 p.m. with a
wine and cheese reception following from 4-5 p.m.
Location: South Office, 2320 Cattlemen Road
Instructor: Deborah Boza-Valledor
Cost: Free to GBC members, $25 others
The Global Business Council is looking forward
to an exciting and informative 2015 for all
GBC members! Spread the word! Membership
in the Global Business Council of the Realtor®
Association of Sarasota and Manatee is now
open to members of other Realtor® associations.
The cost to members is $25 per year, and
for others $50 per year. Email catherine@
sarasotamanateerealtors.com for an application
form.
Join now and take advantage of the many free
programs offered to GBC members throughout
the year, starting with the Global Blastoff on
January 15, 2015:
This course is a fast-paced, no-nonsense
approach to getting your share of the ever
growing Global real estate business in Florida.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand
your Global business you’ll leave with dozens of tips
and resources you can use today!
• Global Must Have & Must Know
• Walk the Talk - Know the Stats
Global Business Council
It’s the best time to join Global Business Council
• FREE, CASH and other four-letter words
• Capitalizing on your Hyper-Local knowledge
• Leveraging Social Media
• Tips, Tricks, Resources and more
About the
instructor:
Deborah BozaValledor is a native
Floridian, born in Key
West, raised in Orlando
and a graduate of the
University of Florida in
Gainesville. Deborah
has lived in Miami for
the last 25 years and
is currently the Chief
Operating Officer for
the Miami Assopciation
of Realtors®. On
a national level,
Deborah served as
a Director for the
National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and
as the International Regional Coordinator for
North America, Mexico, Central America and the
Caribbean. For the Council of Residential Specialists,
Deborah has served as the Regional Vice President
for Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, Bahamas, Virgin
Islands and Puerto Rico.
CIPS course coming next month
Title: CIPS (Certified International Property
Specialist) Institute
Dates/Time: Feb. 23-27, 2015 at 8:30 AM
Location: North Office, 10910 Technology Terrace,
Lakewood Ranch
Global Real Estate: Local Markets: Feb. 23
Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools: Feb. 24
Asia/Pacific & International Real Estate: Feb. 25
Europe & International Real Estate: Feb. 26
The Americas & International Real Estate: Feb. 27
Cost: $650
Individual CIPS Courses - $150 each
Get your CIPS designation while the price is right!
For complete information about this recently revised
and streamlined designation, please go to http://www.
realtor.org/cipshome.nsf/pages/education.
The CIPS course curriculum offers you hands-on
experience with international real estate transactions,
as well as five full days of study focusing on the
critical aspects of transnational transactions,
including:
• Currency and exchange rate issues
• Cross-cultural relationships
• Regional market conditions
• Investment performance
• Tax issues
• And more!
International real estate opportunities are
everywhere. Investors and second home buyers still
look to the United States for both security and return
on investment.
Workers, students and immigrants move to U.S.
from other countries every day and foreign-born
individuals residing in the U.S. move to new markets.
David E. Wyant is the instructor for this Institute.
The course is scheduled to be held at the Realtor®
Association of Sarasota and Manatee facility in
Lakewood Ranch, 10910 Technology Terrace. For
more, visit www.sarasotamanateerealtors.com
Margo MacKenzie
GBC Chair
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On Dec. 4th, the joint Installation Banquet was held, with over 250
attending at the Fete Ballroom of Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch.
Keli and Peter Crowley at the
Installation event on Dec. 4th.
See www.sarasotamanateerealtors.com/Facebook
for many more photos by Jesse Sunday
Greg Owens presents the Centennial Award to Linda
Formella at the Installation Banquet on Dec. 4th.
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JANUARY 2015
Sherry and Barry Grooms enjoy the Installation
Banquet at the Fete Ballroom of Polo Grill and Bar.
PRESIDENT
From Page 6
Looking toward 2015, Stafford said the new organization
- more than 5,500 members strong - will tackle many
important challenges and strategic goals.
“The slogan ‘We Are Stronger Together’ cannot be just
a slogan,” he noted. “It must be who we are and what we
represent to our communities. We will do this by increasing
our professionalism as Realtors®, encouraging personal growth,
increasing membership in the Suncoast Regional Young
Professionals Network (YPN), advancing our Leadership
Academy, and formulating a value proposition for Realtors®
and our Business Partners.”
Stafford also noted the Association will focus on identifying
and taking public positions on issues that support private
property rights, and educate the public on why Realtors®
defend those rights.
“We will participate in community projects demonstrating
that Realtors® are integral members of their communities. We
will strengthen our Commercial Investment Division with
growth in membership,” said Stafford.
Other goals include a task force to examine the feasibility
of a service center in West Bradenton, and an ombudsman
program to complement the current Grievance and Professional
Standards committees.
Stafford, originally from North Carolina, moved to Sarasota
in 1989 and obtained his real estate license in 1994. After
graduating from East Carolina University, Stafford became
a high school band director. Teaching was his first love,
setting high goals for each student and creating a program
that developed a strong sense of self-esteem
1 and the desire to
achieve at high levels. Upon leaving the teaching profession,
Stafford worked in the music industry as district sales manager
for a leading instrument manufacturer.
Stafford has contributed his time, talents and knowledge
to several Committees including SAR’s Professional
Development Committee and Grievance Committee. Stafford
was 2014 Treasurer of the Executive Committee, chair of
the Professional Standards Committee and member of the
Finance Committee and SARPAAT. Stafford also currently
serves on several Florida Realtor® committees. In his spare
time, Stafford enjoys family time with his wife, three sons, a
daughter, and two grandchildren.
At the conclusion of the Dec. 4th installation event, Stafford
said, “I will end with a quote from Helen Keller - ‘Alone we
can do so little; together we can do so much.’ We are stronger
together because of you.”
The new board meets twice this month on Jan. 7th, and
again Jan. 28th following the Florida Realtors® Mid-Winter
meeting in Orlando.
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Membership News
Dan Andrews,
Membership
Director, can
be reached at
941.952.3408
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The Association is pleased to welcome new members!
New Members
Adams, Krista: Key Solutions Real Estate Group
Albano, Michael: Sarasota Trust Realty Company
Bajaj, Sameer: Keller Williams Realty Manatee
Baker, Daniel: Stately Homes, Inc.
Bellovich, Alexis: Bright Realty
Belser PA, Echo: Integra Realty Group
Bracciano, Gloria: Premier Sotheby’s Intl. Realty
Brown, Laura: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Brown, Whitney: Keller Williams on the Water
Brown, Frank: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Buffaloe, Justin: RE/MAX Alliance Group
Burkey, Susan: Keller Williams Realty Gold
Carlson, Jody: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Cassidy, Jennifer: Darling Realty
Cook, Alana: Sarasota Signature Real Estate
Cyr, David: Key Solutions Real Estate Group
Dahlin, Carol: Mapp Realty & Investment Co.
Dalton, Joshua: Harry Robbins Assoc Inc.
Davis, Robert: Keller Williams On The Water
Davis, Melody: Michael Saunders & Company
Delbo, Jennifer: Wagner Realty
Dowd, Lynne: Xcellence Realty Inc.
Doyle, Susie: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Elia, Pamela: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Ely, Patricia: ERA Waterside Realty
Glade, William: Wagner Realty
Goldsby, Bud: RE/MAX Fine Properties
Hart, Traci: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Higgins, Christian: Andre LeClair Properties
Horneman, Ammi: RE/MAX Fine Properties
Hoskins, Kendal: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Jenkins, Chris: PalmerHouse Properties
Kaeding, Diana: Sunset Realty
Krezel, Michael: Exit King Realty
Laughlin Tanner, Natalie: Premier Sotheby’s Intl. Rlty
Laurvick, Paula: Keller Williams Realty Select
Lichterman, Brian: Premier Plus Realty
Lochead, Kristy: DWELL Real Estate
Marvin, Colin: Keller Williams On The Water
McClay, Jon: Neal Communities Realty Inc.
McCLearn, Jennifer: Keller Williams On The Water
McCoy, Rachel: Integra Realty Group
McGregor-Bosworth, Diana: Bright Realty
Meeks, Edward: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Millett, Terry: Premier Plus Realty
Moyer, Amy: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Neer, Eileen: Michael Saunders & Company
Oliveira, Belisa: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Power, Shari: Michael Saunders & Company
Raman, Anthony: Wagner Realty
Randazzo, Louise: Neal Communities Realty Inc.
Renick, Brenda: Century 21 Almar & Associates
Rivera, Cheryl: Keller Williams Realty Select
Roberts, Nicole: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Sadar, Allison: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Sarajew, Greg: Capital Real Estate Enterprise
Sciturro-Smith, Lita: CP Realty International
Shelly, Amanda: Keller Williams On The Water
Shevchuk, Natalia: Hook & Ladder Realty Inc.
Spears, Christian: Michael Saunders & Company
JANUARY 2015
Strout Koken, Lauren: Key Solutions Real Estate Grp
Taylor, Socha: Sarasota Bay Real Estate P.A.
Treiman, Alan: Michael Saunders & Company
Velez, Monica: RE/MAX Alliance Group
Waldoch, Mary: Keller Williams Realty Gold
Wenzel, Albert: Premier Sotheby’s Intl. Realty
Worthington, Michael: Real Florida Homes Rlty LLC
Yeaney, Mimi: Horizon Realty International
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Asfur, Samuel: Stately Homes, Inc.
Barker, Shelley: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bastek, Ronald: Realty Executives Solutions
Canaveral, Luis: Realty Solutions of Florida
Cihal-Philpot, Carole: Real Estate Match USA
Coon, Mark: Keller Williams Realty Select
Coon, Charlene: Keller Williams Realty Select
Crabtree, Michelle: Premier Sotheby’s Intl. Realty
Crandall, Rosemary: Hook & Ladder Realty Inc.
Davelouis, Maritza: SRQ International Realty LLC
Fernandez, Laura: Bright Realty
Folkman, Thomas: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Fuda, Vincenzo: Medway Realty
Giesser, Oliver: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Hanly, Patricia: RE/MAX Alliance Group
Hanly, Spencer: RE/MAX Alliance Group
Hanly, Thomas: RE/MAX Alliance Group
Harrington, Terri: Keller Williams On The Water
Kirk, Robert: RE/MAX Alliance Group
Koopman, Mindy: Michael Saunders & Company
Machado, Ana: Rosebay International, Inc.
Mahoney, Mary: Sarasota Bay Real Estate P.A.
McCarthy, Midge: RE/MAX Platinum Realty
Mozzone, Linda: Premier Plus Realty
St John, Paula: Keller Williams on the Water
Stanoch, Robert: Keller Williams Realty Select
Stanoch, Melissa: Keller Williams Realty Select
Thomas, Debra: New Home Star Florida LLC
Tramontozzi, Cristian: Keller Williams Realty Select
Weisser, Debra: James Buchanan Realty
New Business Partners
Edward Jones
4800 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Phone Number: 941-685-8387
Representative: Dennis J Dyer
Specialty: If you think Edward Jones is like every other
large investment firm, think again. We are a leader in
the financial-services industry, but we take a personal
approach to business, an approach that starts with a faceto-face meeting between a financial advisor and you.
We believe that building long-term relationships with
our nearly 7 million clients is key to serving their needs.
Whether it’s in the United States or Canada, we’re located
in the communities where you live and work because
that’s the best way to get to know you and to help you
reach your financial goals.
Email: [email protected]
First Federal Community Bank
6151 Lake Osprey Drive 3rd Floor
Sarasota, FL 34240
Representative: Gregory M. Braun
Specialty: We have the products and services you need to meet
your financial needs. We understand the unique challenges
that face today’s small business owner, and we are in a position
to help your business succeed. Need cash for that unexpected
expense or that long-awaited remodeling project? Want to
purchase a new home, business or vehicle? Make First Federal
your first stop for financing for your personal or business needs.
You’ve worked hard to get where you are, and you want a bank
that will work just as hard to help protect your investments and
help you plan for your future. Trust First Federal to guide you
into a happy, secure future.
Home Bridge Financial Services Inc.
5260 SR 64 E.
Bradenton, FL 34208
Representative: Janene McGowan
Specialty: Welcome to HomeBridge and thanks for your
interest. We know buying a home is a major step and our goal
is to make the home mortgage process easy for you. As your
Partners for the Path Ahead, we’re looking forward to helping
you every step of the way. Janene McGowan, a Bradenton
resident since 1974, has more than 27 years of experience in
the Florida mortgage market. As a HomeBridge Mortgage
Loan Originator, Janene understands how to build a mortgage
solution perfect for each buyer’s unique needs, and proudly
builds her business with a “Customer for Life” philosophy. She
takes pride in providing excellent customer service and helping
borrowers become comfortable with the mortgage process,
as she is well versed in Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA and
Jumbo financing.
Konecko Computer Repair
1783 Briar Creek Lane
Sarasota, FL 34235
Representative: Arthur Konecko
Specialty: Serving Sarasota, Bradenton and surrounding areas.
Since 1997 Konecko Computer Repair has serviced residential
and business computers. We are a full service company that
offers on site and in home/office services. We offer free
estimates, one on one personalized service, tech support, email
or software troubleshooting, training, operating system install
and much more...... The difference between them and us- We
offer flat rates. It takes the guesswork out how much it will
cost you. There is no job too big or too small. Let us take
the hassle out and install your wireless Computer/Audio/TV
system needs, connecting all to one system. We will beat any
competitors pricing.
Larkin Moving & Handling
1561 Global Court Unit C
Sarasota, FL 34240
Representative: Michael Larkin
Specialty: Larkin Moving and Handling is a family owned
and operated business. We specialize in local and statewide
moving and handling services. Our deepest conviction in
conducting business is honesty and customer satisfaction. Our
commitment is to treat our customers as family. With over 5
years’ experience moving and delivering high end furniture, we
are well prepared to meet your moving and handling needs.
We are licensed, insured and fully equipped with the latest
moving technology to safely and efficiently execute your move.
At Larkin Moving and Handling we care about people and we
take pride in treating our customers and employees with the
utmost honesty and respect. We strive to separate ourselves
from our competition by providing superior customer service
at a fair price. At Larkin Moving and Handling we care about
your move.
Myron E. Siegel, P.A.
5635 Country Lakes Drive
Sarasota, FL 34243
Representative: Peter J Pike
Specialty: Peter J. Pike, Esquire is board certified in real estate
law, and is the Manager of Guaranteed Florida Title’s Sarasota
branch. Before joining GFT, Mr. Pike worked for Attorneys’
Title Fund Services, LLC, first as their Legal and Branch
Education Manager and later as a Commercial Department
Senior Underwriting Counsel. Guaranteed Florida Title is
committed to providing the best title service in Florida. We
strongly believe that our clients are entitled to fast and efficient
service, up to the minute information about their transaction,
and, most importantly, know that title to their new property
will be CLEAR from any and all liens.
NFM Lending
3403 Magic Oak Lane
Sarasota, FL 34232
Representative: Amy Samsal
Specialty: Welcome to NFM Lending, America’s Common
Sense Lender. We serve the local community, as well as
communities across the nation, by providing flexible mortgage
solutions for prospective and current homeowners. Our
broad range of loan products ensures that there’s something
to offer everyone. I encourage you to browse my page
(https://nfmlending.com/asamsal) and take note of the useful
information and helpful tools. Should you have any questions,
don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with
you!
Northwestern Mutual
1751 Mound St Ste. 107
Sarasota, FL 34236
Representative: Kevin Leon
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MEMBERSHIP
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Specialty: We’ll help you achieve a lifetime of financial security
and we’ll do it unlike anyone else. We’ll help you develop a
comprehensive financial plan that is implemented with proven
products and solutions, delivered by a team of experts and
backed by Northwestern Mutual’ s financial strength. We don’t
have shareholders or report to Wall Street, so we focus on doing
what’s right for you. We’ve been helping people take control
of their financial futures for nearly 160 years. Our financial
management approach continues to set us apart and is the
reason why families and businesses trust us to lead the way in
today’s evolving economic environment.
Owens Construction & Inspection Services
6212 Rosefinch Court #102
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34203
Representative: Clay Owens
Specialty: Buying a home is one of life’s biggest decisions.
Before you close, you will want a professional inspection of the
house to ascertain its true condition. At Owens Construction
and Inspection Services, LLC., all our home inspectors have
first-hand knowledge of the building trades and are members
of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors.
Wind Mitigation Inspections: Florida homeowner’s insurance
companies offer premium discounts based on a home’s level of
wind resistance. These windstorm mitigation inspections are
used to determine whether specific protective reinforcements
are in place. “Four Point Inspection” focuses only on four main
areas of interest in a home: HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and
Air Conditioning), Electrical wiring and panels, Plumbing
connections and fixtures and Roof.
Pillar to Post Home Inspection
2733 Feiffer Circle
Sarasota, FL 34235
Representative: Alan Samuels
Specialty: Alan Samuels is your Local Pillar To Post Home
Inspector. Welcome to Pillar To Post. As part of your
community, we are pleased to provide our local customers real
estate professionals, home buyers and home sellers with a home
inspection service that brings to the buying or selling of a home
unmatched quality, precision, integrity, and professionalism.
We call what we do The Moment of Truth. It is the moment
when the emotion of buying and selling a home meets the
reality of the issues of that home. Our work is to communicate
effectively, knowledgably, efficiently, and openly about the
condition of a home. We understand that our customers trust
us to inform and educate them about what we see and what
we find, and this is a trust we hold in the highest regard. Real
estate professionals: For real estate professionals, our work is
a commitment to the understanding that their reputation is
our responsibility and that a relationship with us reinforces the
confidence their clients have in them.
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Premiere Tax & Accounting LLC
345 6th Ave. W.
Bradenton, FL 34205
Representative: Carl Hanton E.A.
Specialty: Helping Florida small business owners discover
dozens of audit-proof deductions, credits, loopholes and
strategies to slash your taxes. When was the last time your tax
preparer came to you and said, “Here’s an idea I think will save
you money.” If you’re not being asked that question by your tax
preparer, maybe it’s time you found one who has ideas on how
to save you money. Most accountants take a reactive approach
with small business owners on saving money on their taxes.
And, it’s that reactive approach that can cause you to overpay…
sometimes significantly on your taxes…sometimes for years. I
mean, how would you ever know? Really. Most small business
owners are just happy to get their taxes done on time and,
hopefully, accurately enough that red flags aren’t sent up for the
IRS.
Professional Bldg. Inspectors
2805 61st Street
Sarasota, FL 34243
Representative: Olga Ovchiyah
Specialty: Finding the right house is only half the battle;
you also need to find the right home inspector to help you
protect your investment. Professional Building Inspectors
specializes in protecting you by providing premium quality
building inspections and reports custom tailored to meet your
needs for over 17 years. Our inspectors are fully certified by
ASHI-American Society of Home Inspectors and by ICCInternational Code Council. We have a wide variety of high
quality service available. We look forward to serving you. We
offer the latest Chinese Drywall testing methods available.
Including the Certified K-9 detection method. This method
offers accuracy measured in parts per billion and is the most
cost effective, nondestructive method available today.
ShelCidy Custom Remodeling, Inc.
3750 S. Osprey Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34239
Representative: Lupe M. Bowling
Specialty: Let ShelCidy Custom Remodeling help you make
your dream home a reality! Every day it’s our pleasure to help
homeowners move from vision to concept to completion by
providing a full range of high-end custom remodeling services –
regardless of project size. Because we have specialized expertise
in the art of condominium remodeling, we place particular
emphasis on cleanliness, noise control and professionalism
throughout each of our projects. It’s this attention to detail,
combined with our impeccable customer service that has
solidified ShelCidy as southwest Florida’s most reputable source
for quality remodeling.
Stage One Home Showcasing
5755 Beaurivage Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34243
Representative: Carol Myers
Specialty: Stage One Home Showcasing is a home staging
business that can refresh your home just for you or prepare
your home for sale. By selecting and or rearranging furniture,
rugs, artwork, and other items to present your home as inviting
and desirable, you increase the chance of selling your home
faster and at a higher price. The Housing market is back on
track, and Home Staging is now more important than ever!
Your home needs to look better than the one down the street.
Let Stage One Home Showcasing prepare your home to sell
faster and for more money!
Stewart Title
101 Riverfront Blvd. Ste. 180
Bradenton, FL 34205
Representative: Audrey Bertapelle
Specialty: Welcome to Stewart Title Serving the Greater Area
of Bradenton, Florida. At Stewart Title of Bradenton, we take
our jobs seriously. When investing in a new home, a new site
for your business, or any piece of property, you need to have
peace of mind that the property is truly yours. Since 1893, we
have dedicated ourselves to giving each and every one of our
customers the sense of security necessary to turn a house into a
home or a commercial site into a headquarters. To learn more
about why Stewart Title is the right Bradenton title company
for you, browse through our website. We look forward to the
opportunity to provide you the peace of mind you deserve.
Sundance Catering & Events
365 Sarasota Center Blvd. #D
Sarasota, FL 34238
Representative: Gerald Walker
Specialty: Sundance Catering & Events is a full service caterer
that can handle any function for you or your company, from
a small lunch meeting, to employee appreciation dinner or
even an elaborate holiday party. Along with corporate catering
we also provide personal and private catering services. Would
you like an intimate romantic dinner for two or maybe you
are planning a formal wedding, birthday or holiday party for
500 people let us take the stress out of your event along with
providing your guest great food. We are proud to be a local
company who supports our local economy as much as possible.
All of our soups, salad dressings, sandwich spreads and sauces
are made fresh in house; nothing is poured out of a can or box.
All of our meats are cut fresh daily, our breads are made by a
local artisan baker. All of our desserts and pastries are made
by one of three local companies and are the freshest we can
provide. If there is something you don’t see on our menu but
would like to have just ask, our chef is classically trained and
can produce just about anything you would desire.
SW Florida Water & Mold Removal
2645 Gentian Rd.
Venice, FL 34293
Representative: Zach McBride
Specialty: Water Removal, Water Damage Cleanup and Mold
Removal! Call Us Today – Thank you for visiting Southwest
Florida Water and Mold Removal, LLC, your local Venice and
Sarasota 24 hour emergency mold and water remediation team.
As a family owned business, we are proud to service the “Sun
Coast” area with high quality repair work. Our services include:
structural drying, mold remediation, sewage remediation,
mold assessment and mitigation, and water extraction and
remediation. Our services are designed to prevent, detect,
treat, and remove any mold and fix the cause. We do not use
subcontractors, so you will be working with us at Southwest
Florida Water and Mold Removal the entire time. Unlike some
mold removal companies, we do the entire job, from start to
finish, including putting everything back together again. With
our experience and expertise, we are able to provide excellent
customer service, and get your home back to normal as soon as
possible.
That Other Guy LLC
2207 Randa Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34235
Representative: Michael Brandt
Specialty: Looking for someone to help get your listing ready
to show? Did an inspection reveal repairs needed before
closing? That Other Guy, LLC Can Help! Fast and friendly
service! We Are a Full Service Handyman Company That
Can Meet All Your Home Repair and Renovation Needs.
Call Michael Brandt Today for a free estimate. Handyman
and Drywall Services ~ Licensed and Insured. Here are just
some of the things we can do: Pressure Washing, Drywall,
Stucco Plaster- repairs, Painting, Flooring-Tile and Wood,
Doors and Hardware, Soffits and Fascia, Window and Screen
Repair, Minor electrical and plumbing, Carpentry trim work,
Minor Concrete’ Carpentry Repair & Install’ Attic and Crawl
Space Vent Repair. Install Plumbing Fixtures, Clean and Seal
Tile, Caulking, Patch and Repair, Drywall, Replace Hard to
Reach Bulbs, Cosmetic Repair, Debris Removal, All Around
Maintenance, Help with Inspection Lists And So Much
More! Don’t See What You Need? Just Call Us. We’re a Phone
Call Away and Ready to Solve All of Your Home Repair and
Renovation Needs
Woman’s Exchange Inc.
539 S. Orange Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34236
Representative: Karen Koblenz
Specialty: A consignment store like no other, the Woman’s
Exchange is a favorite haunt for Sarasota residents and a “must
visit” destination site for visitors from around the world. In her
recent book, “I Brake for Yard Sales,” Lara Spencer, of ABC’s
“Good Morning America” and PBS’s “Antiques Roadshow,”
lists this 12,000 sq. foot cache of affordably priced treasures as
one of her favorite places to shop. Dedicated to the support
of Sarasota and Manatee counties’ local arts community since
its inception in 1962, over 230 dedicated volunteers work to
ensure that the ever changing inventory is filled to the brim
with such amazing finds as Baccarat crystal, Tiffany silver,
Gucci handbags, fine jewelry, women’s clothing, high-end
furniture and oriental rugs. Awarding more than $7 million
dollars in grants and scholarships during its 50-year history,
you are invited to come see how “Together We Can Make a
Difference.”
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Sarasota and Manatee Counties
November 2014
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Sarasota County MLSSM Statistics - November 2014
Single Family
Unit Sales
Condo
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Nov‐13
Dec‐13
Jan‐14
Feb‐14
Mar‐14
Apr‐14
May‐14
Jun‐14
Jul‐14
Aug‐14
Sep‐14
Oct‐14
Nov‐14
Single Family
Median Sale Price
Condo
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$0
Nov‐13
Dec‐13
Jan‐14
Feb‐14
Mar‐14
Apr‐14
May‐14
Jun‐14
Jul‐14
Single Family Average Median DOM Sale Prices Aug‐14
Sep‐14
Oct‐14
Nov‐14
Median Last 12 Months Months of Inventory Pending Reported %Pending # New Listings % Price Original $193,000 $203,847 4.1 495 18.5 773 94.0 67 $187,000 $181,000 4.7 520 18.0 760 93.5 27.6 75 $195,000 $196,000 4.0 564 21.6 843 93.4 ‐ 69 $200,000 ‐ ‐ 7,120 ‐ 9,647 ‐ #Active #Sold %Sold This Month 2,679 493 18.4 70 This Month Last Year 2,886 531 18.4 Last Month 2,617 723 YTD ‐ 7,266 Statistics were compiled on Sarasota County properties in the MLS as of Dec. 15th, 2014. Single-family statistics are
tabulated using the property style single-family home. Median sales price is the middle value, where half of the homes sold for
more, and half sold for less. Listings sold were closed transactions during the month.
Source: Sarasota Association of Realtors®
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JANUARY 2015
Sarasota County MLSSM Statistics - November 2014
Single Family
Inventory
Condo
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
Nov‐13
Dec‐13
Jan‐14
Feb‐14
Mar‐14
Apr‐14 May‐14
Jun‐14
Jul‐14
Aug‐14
Sep‐14
Oct‐14
Nov‐14
Single Family
Condo
Pending Sales
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Nov‐13
Dec‐13
Jan‐14
Feb‐14
Mar‐14
Apr‐14
May‐14
Jun‐14
Jul‐14
Aug‐14
Sep‐14
Oct‐14
Nov‐14
Condo This Month This Month Last Year Last Month YTD #Active #Sold %Sold Average DOM Median Sale Prices Median Last 12 Months Months of
Inventory Pending Reported %Pending # New Listings % Price Original 1,241 218 17.6 82 $175,000 $182,000 4.1 230 18.5 372 93.9 1,402 229 16.3 106 $157,750 $163,000 4.6 238 17.0 369 93.2 1,174 288 24.5 87 $175,000 $180,000 3.9 209 17.8 348 93.5 ‐ 3,355 ‐ 89 $182,500 ‐ ‐ 3,159 ‐ 4,050 ‐ Statistics were compiled on Sarasota County properties in the MLS as of Dec. 15th, 2014. Condo statistics include condo,
co-op, villa and townhouse. Pending sales are sales where an offer has been accepted during the month, but the sale has not yet
closed. DOM indicates the average number of days that sold properties were on the market before a contract was executed.
Sarasota Association of Realtors® MLS
JANUARY 2015
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Manatee County MLSSM Statistics - November 2014
Single Family
Unit Sales
Condo
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Nov‐13
Dec‐13
Jan‐14
Feb‐14
Mar‐14
Apr‐14
May‐14
Jun‐14
Jul‐14
Aug‐14
Sep‐14
Oct‐14
Nov‐14
Single Family
Median Sale Price
Condo
$300,000
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$0
Nov‐13
Dec‐13
Jan‐14
Feb‐14
Mar‐14
Apr‐14
May‐14
Jun‐14
Jul‐14
Single Family Average Median DOM Sale Prices Aug‐14
Sep‐14
Oct‐14
Nov‐14
Median Last 12 Months Months of Inventory Pending Reported %Pending # New Listings % Price Original $235,000 $230,000 4.4 387 18.5 606 94.0 65 $205,500 $215,000 4.2 334 17.0 549 95.0 25.7 80 $231,000 $229,000 4.4 452 22.1 673 94.5 ‐ 75 $229,000 ‐ ‐ 5,931 ‐ 6,845 ‐ #Active #Sold %Sold This Month 2,096 417 19.9 76 This Month Last Year 1,969 348 17.7 Last Month 2,044 526 YTD ‐ 4,849 Statistics were compiled on Manatee County properties in the MLS as of Dec. 15th, 2014. Single-family statistics are
tabulated using the property style single-family home. Median sales price is the middle value, where half of the homes sold for
more, and half sold for less. Listings sold were closed transactions during the month.
Source: Sarasota Association of Realtors®
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JANUARY 2015
Manatee County MLSSM Statistics - November 2014
Single Family
Inventory
Condo
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
Nov‐13
Dec‐13
Jan‐14
Feb‐14
Mar‐14
Apr‐14 May‐14
Jun‐14
Jul‐14
Aug‐14
Sep‐14
Oct‐14
Nov‐14
Single Family
Condo
Pending Sales
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Nov‐13
Dec‐13
Jan‐14
Feb‐14
Mar‐14
Apr‐14
May‐14
Jun‐14
Jul‐14
Aug‐14
Sep‐14
Oct‐14
Nov‐14
Condo This Month This Month Last Year Last Month YTD #Active #Sold %Sold Average DOM Median Sale Prices Median Last 12 Months Months of
Inventory Pending Reported %Pending # New Listings % Price Original 799 143 17.9 78 $145,000 $136,750 4.4 186 23.3 230 94.0 804 130 16.2 81 $141,250 $124,900 4.2 162 20.1 229 94.1 788 175 22.2 80 $131,500 $135,000 4.4 148 18.8 237 92.5 ‐ 1,951 ‐ 81 $135,000 ‐ ‐ 2,330 ‐ 2,678 ‐ Statistics were compiled on Manatee County properties in the MLS as of Dec. 15th, 2014. Condo statistics include condo,
co-op, villa and townhouse. Pending sales are sales where an offer has been accepted during the month, but the sale has not yet
closed. DOM indicates the average number of days that sold properties were on the market before a contract was executed.
Sarasota Association of Realtors® MLS
JANUARY 2015
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Monthly Distressed Market - November 2014
Single Family Homes
Sarasota County
Closed Sales
November 2014
November 2013
Percent Change
Year-over-Year
364
357
2.0%
$235,500
$232,815
1.2%
116
108
7.4%
$125,550
$118,450
6.0%
13
66
-80.3%
$140,000
$135,250
3.5%
Traditional
Median Sale Price
Closed Sales
Foreclosure/REO
Median Sale Price
Closed Sales
Short Sale
Median Sale Price
2010
2011
Traditional
2012
Foreclosure/REO
2013
2014
Short Sale
100%
90%
Closed Sales
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
$300K
Median Sale Price
$250K
$200K
$150K
$100K
$50K
$0K
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Produced by Florida REALTORS® with data provided by Florida's multiple listing services. Statistics for each month compiled from MLS feeds on the 15th day of the following month.
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JANUARY 2015
Single Family Homes
Manatee County
Closed Sales
November 2014
November 2013
Percent Change
Year-over-Year
299
232
28.9%
$279,900
$249,495
12.2%
104
80
30.0%
$138,097
$125,000
10.5%
14
36
-61.1%
$135,000
$147,500
-8.5%
Traditional
Median Sale Price
Closed Sales
Foreclosure/REO
Median Sale Price
Closed Sales
Short Sale
Median Sale Price
2010
2011
Traditional
2012
Foreclosure/REO
2013
2014
Short Sale
100%
90%
Closed Sales
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
$300K
Median Sale Price
$250K
$200K
$150K
$100K
$50K
$0K
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Produced
services. Statistics
for eachMagazine
of the following
Sarasota/Manatee
Realtor®
JANUARY
2015month.
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Sarasota County
Closed Sales
November 2014
November 2013
Percent Change
Year-over-Year
195
182
7.1%
$184,900
$173,500
6.6%
21
31
-32.3%
$85,050
$93,000
-8.5%
2
16
-87.5%
$84,000
$107,100
-21.6%
Traditional
Median Sale Price
Closed Sales
Foreclosure/REO
Median Sale Price
Closed Sales
Short Sale
Median Sale Price
2010
2011
Traditional
2012
Foreclosure/REO
2013
2014
Short Sale
100%
90%
Closed Sales
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
$350K
Median Sale Price
$300K
$250K
$200K
$150K
$100K
$50K
$0K
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Produced by Florida REALTORS® with data provided by Florida's multiple listing services. Statistics for each month compiled from MLS feeds on the 15th day of the following month.
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JANUARY 2015
Manatee County
Closed Sales
November 2014
November 2013
Percent Change
Year-over-Year
129
104
24.0%
$148,500
$160,050
-7.2%
12
19
-36.8%
$97,750
$80,000
22.2%
2
7
-71.4%
$202,500
$82,000
147.0%
Traditional
Median Sale Price
Closed Sales
Foreclosure/REO
Median Sale Price
Closed Sales
Short Sale
Median Sale Price
2010
2011
Traditional
2012
Foreclosure/REO
2013
2014
Short Sale
100%
90%
Closed Sales
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
$250K
Median Sale Price
$200K
$150K
$100K
$50K
$0K
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Produced
services. StatisticsRealtor®
for each Magazine
of the following
month.
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2015
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