NEW Property listing alert: 20135 Cypress Creek Drive in Alva, Southwest Florida! Step into the allure of this stunning Alva estate, complete with a… Read more: 🚨 New Listing: 20135 Cypress Creek Dr., Alva, FL 🚨

NEW Property listing alert: 117160 Caloosa Trace Circuit in Fort Myers! Discover this sanctuary in Caloosa Trace, where the spirit of freedom and relaxation,… Read more: 🚨 New Listing: 117160 Caloosa Trace Cir, Fort Myers, FL 🚨

I created this intuitive web page 239HomeValue.com to assist you in determining your home’s market value with ease. While property listing sites such as… Read more: What is 239HomeValue?

If you’ve been considering selling your home but remain uncertain about taking the leap, consider a critical factor: the current condition of your local… Read more: Knowing Your Local Market Conditions

When is the right time for someone to step off of Zillow and start working with a real estate agent? We all know that… Read more: When is the Time to Get Off Zillow

When it comes to assessing the value of your home, several critical factors come into play. As a real estate professional, I meticulously evaluate… Read more: Understanding Your Home’s Value

I receive daily phone calls regarding ‘Subject to’ offers on two of my listings. However, both of my sellers adamantly refuse to participate in… Read more: What Is A “Subject To Offer” In Real Estate?

As the community pushes forward to rebuild after Hurricane Ian, many homeowners have to make a tough choice: tear down their home and rebuild,… Read more: When to Tear Down and Rebuild or Relocate?

How can you spot a good and reliable realtor on the opposite side of a transaction? Look for someone who takes initiative, handles tasks… Read more: How to Spot a Good Realtor

While Fort Myers does cater to an older demographic, it also offers plenty of family and kid-friendly activities. Speaking from my own experience, you… Read more: Kid-Friendly Activities In Fort Myers

The one thing I was missing throughout the process of selling my home, was the reassurance of a realtor. Because I was doing the… Read more: Realtor’s Reassurance

A good real estate agent should prioritize showcasing the “money shot” photos or the most captivating aspects of a property right from the start.… Read more: Take Money Shot Photos of Your Home

Ever thought about the differences between title agents and title underwriters? Well, let’s take a closer look. In this article, we’ll break down the… Read more:  Difference Between Title Agents and Title Underwriters

I was sick and tired of living in my car and I just couldn’t do it anymore. I had to hit that perfect time… Read more: I Got Tired of Living in My Car

Let’s talk about the closing process, the actual logistics of closing a home in the state of Florida, and all of the steps to… Read more: Final Steps in the Closing Process of Buying a Florida Home

Find out with our exclusive March market report if Southwest Florida’s sizzling real estate market is right for you. Get the inside scoop on… Read more: March 2024 Real Estate Market Report for Southwest Florida

A lot of people question this all the time – are local lender benefits better than national lenders when it comes to home financing?… Read more: Home Financing: Local Lender Benefits

Top Agent Team Florida at John R. Wood Properties is proud to receive the 2023 Diamond Circle of Excellence Award for our outstanding achievement… Read more: 2023 Diamond Circle of Excellence Awardees

NEW LISTING alert: 13671 Julias Way #1225 in Fort Myers! Uncover a hidden gem nestled within Palmetto Cove, a prestigious gated community of luxury… Read more: 🚨 New Listing: 13671 Julias Way #1225 Fort Myers, FL 🚨

NEW LISTING alert: 10761 Bayshore Rd. in North Fort Myers! Stop scrolling…. THIS is the home you’ve been searching for! Nestled on 10± acres… Read more: 🚨 New Listing: 10761 Bayshore Rd, North Fort Myers, FL 🚨

Discover the latest trends and insights in the Southwest Florida real estate market with our comprehensive February market report. Gain valuable information on property… Read more: February 2024 Real Estate Report for Southwest Florida

If you own a property in Southwest Florida and purchased it in 2023, then it’s important that you take action between now and March… Read more: Homestead Your Florida Home ASAP!

Have you ever wondered about the most expensive homes sold on the market in Fort Myers? Well, these are the top 3 most expensive… Read more: Top 3 Most Expensive Homes Sold In Fort Myers

NEW LISTING alert: 6444 Royal Woods Dr. in Fort Myers! Listed at $300,000, discover this beautifully remodeled patio home with a modern primary suite!… Read more: 🚨 New Listing: 6444 Royal Woods Drive, Fort Myers, FL 🚨

Listed at $2,250,000, experience the pinnacle of luxury living at 13409 Whispering Oaks in Fort Myers! Step into this meticulously maintained custom-built 2014 estate… Read more: 🚨 New Listing: 13409 Whispering Oaks Drive, Fort Myers, FL 🚨

Today, I am delighted to announce that RealProducers has named me one of the Top 50 Real Producers in Fort Myers! In the competitive… Read more: RealProducer’s Top Real Producer Award for 2024

We earned the title of Top Real Estate Agent for 2024 in Fort Myers, Alva, and Cape Coral from FastExpert! FastExpert’s directory features the… Read more: FastExpert Top Real Estate Agent for 2024

NEW LISTING alert: 13232 Winsford Lane in Fort Myers! Listed for $470,000, escape the hustle and bustle with this gem located on a quiet… Read more: 🚨 New Listing: 13232 Winsford Lane, Fort Myers, FL 🚨

#2 Team in Fort Myers Top Agent Team Florida has received the No. 2 Top Sales Team Award from John R. Wood Properties for the… Read more: #2 Top Sales Team Award of 2023

Discover the latest trends and insights in the Southwest Florida real estate market with our comprehensive January market report. Gain valuable information on property… Read more: January 2024 Real Estate Market Report for Southwest Florida

Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc in Southwest Florida over a year ago, causing extensive damage to properties. One prime example of a community affected by… Read more: Case Study: Island Park Village Disaster

NEW LISTING alert: 13080 Sandy Key Bend Unit 3703 in North Fort Myers! Listed at $465,000, step into luxury living with this exquisite former… Read more: 🚨 New Listing: 13080 Sandy Key Bend Unit 3703, North Fort Myers, FL 🚨

Experience With over 3 million in sales in her first year of business, Reneé Storms has proven to be a rising star in the… Read more: Meet the Team: Reneé Storms

Meet Tammy Turner! Growing up in Missouri around the Lake of the Ozarks, Tammy developed a love for boating and water sports that has… Read more: Meet the Team: Tammy Turner

Do you want to learn more about Lori Grechika? Watch her full introduction video here: Learn more about Lori and the rest of the… Read more: Meet the Team: Lori Grechika

Meet Yvonne Gallegos! She is a full-time real estate agent with Top Agent Team Florida at John R. Wood Properties, Christie’s International Real Estate.… Read more: Meet the Team: Yvonne Gallegos

Hi, my name is Stacey Glenn and I sell real estate in Southwest Florida. I lead a team called Top Agent Team Florida at… Read more: Meet the Team: Stacey Glenn

NEW LISTING alert: 23 Poinsettia Drive in Fort Myers! Listed only at $125,000, discover convenient living with a monthly HOA of just $219 at… Read more: 🚨 New Listing: 23 Poinsettia Drive, Fort Myers, FL 🚨

NEW LISTING alert: 4514 Southwest 8th Pl Unit 9 in Cape Coral! Welcome to your new hideaway in Southwest Cape Coral, a move-in-ready condo… Read more: 🚨 New Listing: 4514 Southwest 8th Pl Unit 9, Cape Coral, FL 🚨

NEW LISTING alert: 6771 Panther Ln Apartment Unit 5 in Fort Myers! Listed only at $300,000, step into opulence as you enter this stunning… Read more: 🚨 New Listing: 6771 Panther Ln Apt U5, Fort Myers, FL 🚨

Introducing Saint James City, the ideal fisherman’s village! Listed only for $140,000, embrace the opportunity to bring your RV, boat, and trailer to this… Read more: 🚨 New Listing: 4856 Flamingo Dr, Saint James City, FL 🚨

5600 Chelsey Lane #201, the LARGEST FLOOR PLAN with the BEST VIEW in Bell Tower Park is up for sale! This 2nd-story lakefront condo… Read more: 🚨 New Listing: 5600 Chelsey Lane #201, Fort Myers, FL 🚨

This new turnkey home at 1079 Ridgeway Drive is up for grabs! Located within an established neighborhood with a new roof installed last 2020,… Read more:  🚨 New Listing: 1079 Ridgeway Dr, North Fort Myers, FL 🚨

New fully furnished + turnkey, 1st Floor Condo with a deeded boat slip at 16200 Bay Pointe Blvd Unit 105, New Fort Myers! Check… Read more:  🚨 New Listing: 16200 Bay Pointe Blvd, North Fort Myers, FL 🚨

It’s been over a year now since Hurricane Ian hit us hard here in Florida especially here on Fort Myers Beach. Let’s take a… Read more: Fort Myers Beach Today: 15 Months After Hurricane Ian

Came to visit the newly opened Margaritaville Beach Resort here in Fort Myers Beach, and from what I’ve seen so far, the place has… Read more: Margaritaville Beach Resort Quick Tour

Discover the latest trends and insights in the Southwest Florida real estate market with our comprehensive December market report. Gain valuable information on property… Read more: December 2023 Real Estate Market Report for Southwest Florida

I have recently made a Christmas House Tour on this cozy home for sale at 15706 Caloosa Creek Circle in Fort Myers, Florida! Watch… Read more: 15706 Caloosa Creek Christmas House Tour

We are excited to announce that to accommodate the evolving business needs and better serve our clients, we have relocated our team from McGregor… Read more: New Office Location for the Team!

If you’re thinking about purchasing your first home, you might be surprised when you discover that the costs of owning a property include more… Read more: Can I Negotiate the Closing Costs?

So you want to buy the right home in Southwest Florida. The first thing to start to talk about with your real estate agent… Read more: How To Buy The Right Home In Southwest Florida

A home appraisal determines the fair market value of a house and confirms that the price agreed upon by the buyer and lender is… Read more: How Long Can an Appraisal Last For?

Should I remodel or move to a new home? It can be stressful when life hits a crossroads. It’s even more stressful when making… Read more: Should I Remodel or Move to a New Home?

Many homeowners find themselves in an identical situation after months of house shopping, where they’ve finally located an exceptional property to move into, leaving… Read more: Should I Sell Or Rent My House?

Florida is extremely prone to flooding due to its location and climate, and flood zones play an important role in real estate transactions throughout… Read more: Buying a House in a Flood Zone

When it comes to selling your home, you want to be sure you start with the correct asking price. Setting the proper price for… Read more: What Is The Asking Price On A House?

When you buy a property, you must bring more than just your down payment to the closing table. Closing costs are expenses paid after… Read more: Closing Costs

One of the first questions you may have if you’re thinking about purchasing a new home is, “How big of a house do I… Read more: How Big of A House Do I Need?

Identifying outstanding winning teams begins at the top with strong and involved leaders, but taking advantage of the ever-changing and developing technology, particularly the tools that… Read more: Differentiating Between Winning Teams and Others

Discover the latest trends and insights in the Southwest Florida real estate market with our comprehensive September market report. Gain valuable information on property… Read more: September 2023 Real Estate Market Report for Southwest Florida

Attending an open house is an excellent way to assess if a potential home meets your expectations in person. While the way we browse for… Read more: How To Find Open Houses Near Your Area

One of the trickiest aspects of buying or selling a home is determining the right price for a buyer. Various factors affecting property prices… Read more: Is This an Overpriced Home?

Seller concessions are fees that are covered by the seller in some cases when acquiring a house to decrease your closing expenses. These fees… Read more: Seller Concessions

21 acres in Alva on Persimmon Ridge Road, perfect for a full home renovation or building a new one from scratch! This land, rich… Read more:  🚨 New Listing: 19141 Persimmon Ridge Road, Alva, FL 🚨

Have you ever considered purchasing a foreclosed property? As you would expect, knowing what you’re searching for and how to shop for a foreclosed… Read more: Buying Foreclosures in Florida

When you’re just before closing on the property, you’ll be entitled to do a final walkthrough home inspection. The final walkthrough is your opportunity to… Read more: The Final Walkthrough: What Should You Look For

When you purchase a home, the seller will most likely expect you to negotiate the asking price. In fact, to account for negotiations, most… Read more: How to Negotiate in Florida

If you’ve ever been in a bidding war to purchase a home, you may have contemplated offering more than the asking amount. But when should… Read more: How Much Should I Offer?

Recently, I’ve heard that there have been a number of real estate myths floating on the internet that have left every homeowner and buyer… Read more: Top 3 Real Estate Myths Busted

When it comes to real estate investing, few areas in the United States offer as much fascination as the Sunshine State—Florida. With its beautiful… Read more: Condos: Is it Worth Getting One in Florida?

Congratulations, you’re now officially under contract! This is an exciting time, but remember that we still have work to have a good contract closing.… Read more: Steps to Take to Successfully Close a Contract in Florida

New listing: 17388 Corsini Drive is a luxury Pulte-built villa residence located inside Esplanade Lake Club’s lakeside community. Taylor Morrison’s spectacular resort-lifestyle lakeside neighborhood offers… Read more:  🚨New Listing: 17388 Corsini Drive, Fort Myers FL 🚨

A week ago, I attended the second annual “Inspired” event held at Sanibel Island Marriott Resort and received a Top Women in Real Estate… Read more: Top Women in Real Estate Award

Discover the latest trends and insights in the Southwest Florida real estate market with our comprehensive August market report. Gain valuable information on property… Read more: August 2023 Real Estate Market Report for Southwest Florida

Making the decision of whether to evacuate or stay in your house or current location is one of the most crucial ones to make… Read more: Should I Stay or Should I Evacuate My Florida Home

Today, Yvonne and I will demystify the current and future Southwest Florida real estate market, a common inquiry from people when they meet a… Read more: Real Estate Market for Southwest Florida in Fall 2023

Florida homeowners insurance policies may demand 4-point inspections, particularly for older homes or properties with certain risk factors. Coverage A 4-point inspection in Florida… Read more: 4-Point Inspections: Should I Get One?

If a hurricane has damaged your home, then you might have a lot of questions about whether you should restore, rebuild, or sell it… Read more: Should I Stay or Should I Go: Hurricane Damaged Florida Home

If you have to ask the question, how do I handle multiple offers? Well, it really depends. And every situation is different. But multiple… Read more: How Should You Handle Multiple Offers on a Property?

You do home inspections to make sure that you understand what you’re buying. Your real estate agent cannot pick your inspector for you. It’s… Read more: What to Expect When You’re Inspecting a Florida Home?

There are a lot of people asking how home prices doubled in just 2 years. To begin with, there are many factors that contribute… Read more: How Home Prices Double in Just 2 Years on Florida Real Estate?

Recently, foreclosures have been a hot topic in the real estate market. ATTOM discovered a substantial increase in nationwide foreclosure rates in May of… Read more: Are Foreclosures Coming Back in the US Real Estate Market?

I have some bad news and an unpopular opinion about what’s happening with Insurance, companies going out of business, and everything to do with… Read more: Unpopular Opinion About Insurance In Florida

Making predictions on Florida’s housing market can be quite difficult. The current market trend can be attributed to factors like immigration, employment, government regulations,… Read more: Florida Housing Market Predictions

Florida real estate isn’t the easiest market to buy or sell in right now. Due to so many changes such as insurance reform and… Read more: The Current State of the Southwest Florida Real Estate Market

New listing: 15706 Caloosa Creek Circle, a timeless coastal luxury that meets “Olde Florida” architecture in this 2007 Daniel Wayne Homes masterpiece. This charming… Read more: 🚨 New Listing: 15706 Caloosa Creek Circle, Fort Myers, FL 🚨

I recently attended Tom Ferry’s 20th annual Success Summit for real estate agents and the most significant focus of this Summit was artificial intelligence… Read more: Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Real Estate

The new legislation in Florida for roof insurance claims has affected how homeowners can make sure their roofs are covered. If you have a… Read more: Is Your Roof Costing You Your Insurance Claims?

Let’s think about the future of the real estate market in the US for a moment. Everyone is thinking about it, right? Here’s my… Read more: What Is Going to Happen with the US Real Estate Market?

I encounter fascinating questions every day, and this recent one was no exception – Do cash offers have more negotiating power when purchasing a… Read more: Are Cash Offers Really Better When Buying a Property?

Client Testimonial – Sellers Tim and Gayle explain why they chose me to help them sell their home. The result? 75 showings, 38 offers,… Read more: Client Testimonial: Tim and Gayle (Interview at the Closing Table)

If the word “staging” conjures up the idea that you’re putting on a show for prospective property buyers, you’re on the right track. In… Read more: The Art of Staging Your Property

Like any regular car check-up guide, a home maintenance guide to check and follow is important for your home’s welfare. Continual checking on your… Read more: Florida Home Maintenance Guide

#2 Team in Fort Myers Top Agent Team Florida has received the July 2023 Top Producer Award as the #2 Team in the Island Palm… Read more: #2 Team Award for July 2023 in Fort Myers

Selling your house may be a thrilling but difficult process. Among the many decisions you need to make, one that often comes up is… Read more: Don’t Cancel your NFIP Policy if Selling your Home

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been actively collaborating with the Immokalee Foundation for a couple of years now! My involvement with the foundation… Read more: Immokalee Foundation

Client Testimonial – Hear what this condo seller had to say about real estate agent Stacey Glenn when she successfully sold his condo in… Read more: Client Testimonial: Exceeding Expectations

Packing and unpacking are only two parts of the changing of address/moving process. While relocating to a new address is a super exciting activity,… Read more: Change of Address Checklist

Back on the market with a freshly-built roof coming this month, our 7305 Pebble Beach Rd., Fort Myers, Florida property is up for grabs!… Read more: 🚨 Back on the Market: 7305 Pebble Beach Rd, Fort Myers, FL 🚨

Unit 203 at 685 Squire Circle, a cozy end-unit condo in the lovely Berkshire Lakes community is now available in the market! This 2… Read more: 🚨 New Listing: 685 Squire Circle Apt 203, Naples FL 🚨