Knowing the people of my community and helping them navigate the real estate market to realize their dream home existence is what I love to do.As a current St. Petersburg resident, raising a family in the area, I understand the intangible benefits of Tampa Bay living -- the diverse neighborhoods, active lifestyle, unmatched weather, and unique culture. Bringing over 12 years in residential real estate working with buyers, sellers and investors, I’ve seen the full transformation of the Tampa Bay market and property values. With transaction volume topping 50 a year, I have solid experience with both sides of the real estate equation. Buying and selling in the Tampa Bay area can be complex, sophisticated and unique - I understand the process and all of its related components: inspections, repairs, contracts, appraisals, buyers, sellers, other agents, mortgage brokers, and banks.I haven’t always worked in real estate. When my dreams of becoming a professional baseball player fell through (I didn't even make the minors), I decided to pursue a good old-fashioned career in sales. After nearly 20 years of contract negotiations and project management, I wanted more – a career that made me want to get out of bed every morning. All those years in sales coupled with my knack for connecting people, and a love for hands-on home improvement, real estate seemed like a natural fit. And it has been. I stay well connected and actively involved in our community - putting my passions and skills to good use by supporting organizations and projects that I really care about. Whether it’s coaching NorthEast Little League, participating in Leadership St Petersburg, sitting on local boards or volunteering through our sons’ schools, these experiences give me a deep level of knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm for this area.Ultimately, I truly value the trust my clients place in me and I strive every day to exceed their expectations. My sales consistently rank in the top 1% of ReMax Metro agents and Pinellas county agents. I am fully committed to listening to my clients’ needs and utilizing my keen negotiating skills to ensure a successful transaction for each and every client. I pride myself on details, knowledge and communication and I promise to be alongside you every step of the way. I believe that kindness and taking care of people’s needs is THE priority. If you’re looking for the best real estate partner possible to guide you through the home buying or selling process – someone who combines knowledge and compassion give me a call.