Friday, January 1, 2016

Naples named one of top 10 again!

There is no doubt the reason that Naples again found itself listed as one of the Top 10 travel destinations.  Come visit Naples Florida during season October thru end of April and you will see the impact we have on visitors. 

If you come as a tourist it won't be long before you are considering buying to continue the enjoyment or our weather and the many amenities. White sand beaches, boating, fishing, Golf, tennis, theatre, galleries.


Thursday, December 24, 2015

Selling your property, what is your motivation?

Selling your property?

Are you ready, here are a few things to think about;
  • What is your motivation?
    • downsize/upsize,
    • new construction,
    • demographic, same area but another location,
    • amenities
    • bored
  • What do you expect from this sale?
    • Financially,
  • Know as we go thru the listing process the things you are willing to give up,
  • Understand that the expensive new floor that you installed or the over the top appliances might not be what the buyer wants.
  • Please make renovations to your property that you have decided that you would like or have always wanted. Don't do it with the idea that you must be reimbursed. 
 Do it, enjoy it, then be ready to move on!

We have here in Naples a strong buying season which is typically January thru the end of April. Make no mistake, our real estate market is strong all year. But when you consider that our population grows to more than triple and a large portion of that population has now decided to buy then you can realize why I say we have a "Strong Season".

As a seller, inventory is very low so this is a very good time to present your property to the public.


Marketing your property is important!


  • Yes it will go into our Multiple listing service so that anyone, anywhere with access to the internet and a computer can view your property;
  • But what is the follow up process that your agent is following?
Access to your property is important! I like Open Houses the neighbors come thru and there will always be one that will say, "Oh, I am just a nosey neighbor"; but neighbors have family and friends that want to live in your community so welcome the Open House sign on your property.

If you are ready to sell please do not add a tenant to the mix; buyers want to see the property as soon as possible.

It's not a question of who will market your home for the highest price, because when your property is still on the market in 90 days with no interest, no offers, you have lost that valuable time and many buyers. 

Ask me about
marketing your home.


Based on information from the MLS these properties were not all listed or sold by Premiere Plus Realty Co. and were listed or sold by various MLS Participating Offices. These properties may not be all the listed properties in the target area. All material
facts and information from MLS should be verified.”



Agnes Tabor REALTOR®, 
ABR® - Accredited Buyers Agent
e-PRO® - Electronic Internet Professional
CNE - Certified Negotiation Expert
239-564-0384  agnes@agnestabor.com
Naples,Florida 34102

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Aqualane Shores in Naples

One of the things that I do for my buyers is preview the on market homes and condos in Naples! 

Yesterday I chose Aqualane Shores, just south of what is referred to as Olde Naples. This home features 5 bedrooms, 8 baths, private infinity edge pool, 3 car garage and outstanding boating on an 80ft canal w/a 60ft linear deepwater dock & sought after 36ft x 20ft covered, covered is unique and is only available where one already exists, boat slip cut in. 

Ask me about Aqualane and Olde Naples or any of our many luxury properties available for sale!




Aqualane - The Naples neighborhood of Aqualane Shores is designed for the boating community, with most homes having direct access to the Gulf of Mexico through Naples Bay.

Olde Naples -The Old Naples neighborhood in the City of Naples has most of the original homes in Naples, many dating from near the turn of the century.  Extending north from the Third Street South shopping area to the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club and west from US 41 to the beach, the neighborhood is filled with mature palms and tropical landscaping and a mix of old and new homes.



Based on information from the MLS these properties were not all listed or sold by Premiere Plus Realty Co. and were listed or sold by various MLS Participating Offices. These properties may not be all the listed properties in the target area. All material
facts and information from MLS should be verified.”



Agnes Tabor REALTOR®, 
ABR® - Accredited Buyers Agent
e-PRO® - Electronic Internet Professional
239-564-0384  agnes@agnestabor.com
Naples,Florida 34102


Tuesday, April 1, 2014

What comes first, "The Community or The Home"

A recent experience with buyers would indicate the community would be the most important factor.

It must reflect the family lifestyle at that particular stage in their life. In this case the age of the children, 5 and 7,  played a very important  role.

 I selected three communities in Naples, Collier County, the Dunes, Cove Towers at Wiggins Bay and Pelican Isle. All chosen for their amenities, located close to the beach, tennis and many activities. They all  had the basic interior requirements, updated, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a view,  approximately 3000 square feet of living area, secured personal parking and located in a gated community.

It took the better part of the day!  But the most important thing was that with each community we entered, in the end the condo, although was important took second place to the actual community. A realization that in this particular case it was important that we were out and about viewing during the "living" part of the day. That being when many people are using the amenities! 

Our decision was made and it was The Dunes located in the Vanderbilt Beach, Wiggins Pass area in North Naples. Here you could

  • Walk to the beach, 
  • the large community pool,
  • clay court tennis courts,
  • fitness center
  • and be close to some of our fine restaurants and be close to
  • The LaPlaya Club on the beach

At the end of the day I said goodbye to my buyers to rest and make our final decision in the morning. As I headed to my office I received a text, they had found one more from my REALTOR app that I shared and could we view in the morning. I made the appointment and it was a scramble  because there flight was leaving at 2PM that day. My buyers left at noon and called me the next day to prepare the offer .... it is now several months and they along with the children and grandchildren are enjoying their part of paradise at, 
The 
 Dunes

              "We just love the unit and the area. We can't thank you enough." Phillip





Thought You'd be Interested

Thought You'd be Interested

Naples is an area of many interests! Season, typically from January 1 to end of April, sees our yearly population double if not triple. People come to escape the coooold winters up north from all over the world. Naples is like any social club you have joined in that there is always something scheduled to keep life interesting.




Our Von Liebig Art Center has several art shows with the largest, juried show,  held in Cambier Park in Olde Naples. Venders are invited to participate  from all types of media, bronze, silver, wood, paint, jewelry, ceramic and many more; it is an interesting array. 

     

Parades for every holiday moving along
Olde Naples 5th Avenue S and our 3rd Street
historical district. This guy enjoyed the parade
from one of the  parade vehicles on 4th of July. 
At some times I think the dogs outnumber the people. 




Even children are entertained by the events.

Of course there is plenty of food!

Monday, May 2, 2011

Is Real Estate still a good investment?.

You bet!

Are you an investor, what do you invest in,

  • Art, cars, stocks, bonds, education for your children and the list goes on and on

When do you invest,

  • When what you are interested in is at it's highest, after a split or it's lowest?
You have now answered the main question "Is Real Estate still a good investment?"

In Naples we have our moderate winters, no snow to shovel, choices being Golf, Beach, Tennis, The Phil, and our theaters, there is always something happening here.

Our inventory in Naples is coming down and median prices are rising (in some cases a 93% L/S ratio) an indicator that our investors are taking advantage of the lower market to make adjustments to their Real Estate portfolios. We are seeing more properties  priced to the market which means they are going to contract quicker.

As a REALTOR in Naples Florida the most common reasons for buying in this market are;
  • An opportunity to purchase in an area that was unattainable a few years ago, for example 
    • being  closer to the Beach
    • Being in Old Naples where you can walk to everything, 
    • our famous 5th Ave S and 3rd Ave S. shopping districts where you will find restaurants (many with side walk cafes), boutiques, Art galleries, Von Liebig Art museum, 
    • or if you are a boater consider Aqualane Shores or Port Royal where you will have a boat dock and unobstructed direct access (no bridges) to the Gulf, or Little Harbour.
  • Some buyers are looking to down size or up size realizing the bonus is the current buyers market.

    I would like to know what you think?

    Agnes Tabor, REALTOR
    239 564-0384
    agnes@agnestabor.com
    PREMIERE PLUS REALTY
    Naples Florida