Properties, Houses and Condos for Sale in St Petersburg Treasure Island Florida

There just is no $100,000 condo right on the beach in Treasure Island.

Prices here in Treasure Island have dropped a lot and I get a ton of inquiries about 2 bedroom 2 bath condos, a minimum of 1200 square feet, right on the beach in Treasure island for under $100,000. Sorry we do NOT have it. $300,000 yes, that's where it starts but not $100,000

There is a lot of information in today's world but not everything you read or hear is true. Direct beachfront on the low end is still $300,000 in our Treasure Island area.

What is a single woman doing home alone on a Saturday night? Well, I guess she must be a Realtor. This thought just crossed my mind when I looked at the clock, realizing that I have about 10 more e mails to answer and a listing appointment to prepare for while my girlfriends are out partying.

Sometimes I ask myself,  "Am I so busy right now or am I just totally disorganized?"

I woke up at 6 am this morning, checked out a counter offer that I had received late last night, e mailed my buyers about it, printed a brochure for one of my listings, packed my bag and laptop for the day, stopped at Starbucks for a coffee and show one of my listings at 9 am. Went to the office, paid some bills and met with clients for a consultation at 10 am. Between 11 am and 3 am I went to show a bunch of condos to another client. In the meantime I had received offers on two of my listings. One I presented via text message because my seller was on a party boat in the Gasparilla parade and buyer needed and answer ASAP the other one per phone because seller was on vacation. This all happened between 3pm and 5 pm. Finally got home, returned a bunch of phone calls, made showing appointments for tomorrow and ate dinner. By 7 pm I took a break played with my cats and watched the news.  At  8 pm I am back on the computer answering e mails and inquiries and doing property searches for some clients. Now it is 10 pm and I am not done yet.

So, here is my question to my fellow realtors. A, I totally disorganized or simply busy?

What are you doing on a Saturday night?

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR IN ST. PETE BEACH

ST. PETE BEACH, FL:  The City of St. Pete Beach and the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce have partnered to host the "Building a Healthy Community" Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, February 27th from 11:00am to 1:00pm.  The fair will be held at the St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, and is free and open to the public though donations for the Gulf Beaches Relay for Life can be made at the event.  A variety of businesses and organizations will be present with products, services and valuable information on health topics for people of every age.  Types of vendors include local hospitals and clinics, gyms and fitness programs, spas and massage therapists, natural and organic products and much more.  For more information contact the Recreation Division at 363-9256.
    

Kelley Poole                       
Marketing and Rental Leader

 Treasure Island Fl. Short Sale, Foreclosure and Bank owned homes and condos for sale.

I have gotten a lot of calls in the last few month from people that wanted information about Short Sales, Foreclosure and Bank owned properties in Treasure Island. Here is a list of homes and condos that are currently available in Treasure Island. Always feel free to call me for an updated list on Short Sales in Treasure Island or anywhere else in Tampabay. As you can see there are Short Sales in every price range. Single family homes as well as condos or condotels and twonhouses.

 Treasure Island Fl. Short Sale, Foreclosure and Bank owned homes and condos.

This list of Treasure Island homes and condos for sale changes by the day. Give us a call to get an update whenever you need one.

Please click below to find all the information you need when buying or selling a Short Sale property in Saint Petersburg Fl.

http://www.tampabaybeachandwaterfrontproperties.com/buyer-short-sale-information-st-petersburg.html

http://www.tampabaybeachandwaterfrontproperties.com/seller-short-sale-information-st-petersburg.html

Listing agreement is expired but still active in the MLS, now what?

Yesterday I had one of these "I can't believe this is happening" moments again.

Seller signed listing agreement that said it will expire on Jan 10. In-house listing sheet of this broker said that listing will expire on Jan 9^th. So, here I am, thinking I do not have a problem meeting with the seller on Jan 11th to get the listing. On Jan 11^th I check BEFORE meeting the seller and saw that it was still active in the MLS. I called the seller and told him that it would be unethical for me to come to the listing appointment because it is still listed.  Seller told me that he is leaving the country the next day and won't be available for about a week and after that only by phone and e mail and that he needed to take care of this TODAY. He faxed over the expired listing agreement as proof and actually went to the old listing office and told them to remove the listing from the MLS (since listing agent had not called him back in 3 days)  I met with him, got the listing and wanted to input it in MLS the next morning.

 It was still active. I called the listing broker and left a message for her to please remove the listing or call me back. Well after waiting all day (and nothing happened) I called our local board and explained the problem.  I could NOT believe what I was told.  

In short.  My behavior of talking to the seller and getting the listing while another broker (unlawfully) still has it in the MLS, is highly unethical. I was strongly advised to stay out of this situation and have the seller (who is out of town) deal with it.  

It gets better, the additional fact that the old listing broker had extended the listing without the sellers ok or signature, in fact AGAINST his wished and instructions is also nothing that our local board and MLS enforcement  is too concerned about and at this point they do not see a need to investigate this.

Our MLS rules say that I have to input a new listing within 3 days, the listing is still active and now I am in default for not posting my new listing in the MLS..................................... On top of being highly unethical.

I am a single agent for the seller - doesn't that mean I can and should do everything that is in HIS best interest?

I am paying my dues and fees on time doesn't that mean that my local board should do a little more than calling me unethical?

How is unethical here?

In my opinion it is the board and the old listing broker.

What do you think?

Hi, all you animal lovers! 
This is pretty  simple... Please ask your friends to each ask their friends today! 
The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble getting  enough people to click on it daily so they can meet their quota of  getting FREE FOOD donated every day to abused and neglected animals.  It takes less than a minute (about 15 seconds) to go to their site  and click on the purple box 'fund food for animals for free'. This  doesn't cost you a thing. 
Their corporate  sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate food  to abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for advertising. 
Here's the web site! Please pass it along to people you know. 
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/ 

AGAIN, PLEASE TELL YOUR  FRIENDS! 

I commented on a post from Leslie Helm this morning and I got inspired to raise the old question again.

So, how important is it to dress "professionally?

What does that actually mean?  "Dress professionally" We do not have a dress code in our office and trust me I thought about it more than once. In the end I decided that I rather have my agents be themselves, dress in cloth they feel comfortable in. I do not believe that dressing professional shows who you are as a Realtor. The knowledge you have, the skills you have, the way you treat your clients, your attitude, all of this is more important than the "right" dress. I have sold a million $ property in Jeans and T shirt and my clients think the world of me.

So, in my company if you want to dress "UP" you can if you don't want to, no problem either.

Some agents need the "professional dress" every morning so they can slip in their "role" other wear it because it simply reflects their professional attitude.

What do you do?

Do you dress the same way every day you go to work?

Has the "dress" helped or hurt you in your business?

So, how important is it to dress "professionally?

I can write a post too.

And maybe I even get a comment ot two..................

What do you think?

My name is Rumpelteaser and I am one of Anne's new kittens and I love to help her around the office.

If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg Tampabay Florida area, please give me a call. Ask me about waterfront homes or condos in St. Pete beach, Treasure Island, Madeira beach, Seminole and other Clearwater Tampabay neighborhoods. Find out what we can do to sell your home or condo and what the value of your property is. Check out great real estate deals or visit condo associations like Seminole Isle.

We also work with short sale bank owned and foreclosures. Find a property or go to my website for more real estate information or simply contact us.   727 409 8706

How are the girls doing?

Hi Anne, how are the girls doing?

It used to be

"Hi Anne how are Y O U doing"

Not anymore. Since I brought home 2  ten week old kittens, all my friends are more interested in the newest "girls" stories than in me. Well, I have to admit, I love to tell the newest "girls" stories.

If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg Tampabay Florida area, please give me a call. Ask me about waterfront homes or condos in St. Pete beach, Treasure Island, Madeira beach, Seminole and other Clearwater Tampabay neighborhoods. Find out what we can do to sell your home or condo and what the value of your property is. Check out great real estate deals or visit condo associations like Seminole Isle.

We also work with short sale bank owned and foreclosures. Find a property or go to my website for more real estate information or simply contact us.   727 409 8706

This is a true story, no joke.

My mother is visiting from Germany for 5 weeks. (That is right, 5 weeks) Since she arrived the Florida weather has turned into Alaska weather and it is tooooooooooooooo cold to do anything. I just do not know how to entertain her anymore. Since I am running out of ideas, today she took matters in her own hands.  When I came home the whole house smelled like someone had cooked food for an army but there was just a small dinner for the two of us on the stove. I really thought I was imagining things but then I opened one of my kitchen cabinets and guess what I found?

42 HUGE German meat balls. I do not even want to speculate what I am going to find tomorrow when I come home, so please someone help me out

How can I keep her entertained? Any Ideas?

Eggs at the Saturday morning market in St. Petersburg.

That's right. You can buy the tastiest eggs in downtown St. Pete at the Saturday morning market.

If you get there late, they might be out of eggs but no problem you can order them on this website and the eggs will be waiting for you on Saturday.

I am serious, not all eggs are the same. You have to try theses they are awesome.

http://www.myspace.com/thedancinggoat

Eggs at the Saturday morning market in St. Petersburg.

If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg Tampabay Florida area, please give me a call. Ask me about waterfront homes or condos in St. Pete beach, Treasure Island, Madeira beach, Seminole and other Clearwater Tampabay neighborhoods. Find out what we can do to sell your home or condo and what the value of your property is. Check out great real estate deals or visit condo associations like Seminole Isle.

We also work with short sale bank owned and foreclosures. Find a property or go to my website for more real estate information or simply contact us.   727 409 8706

Keeping Your Resolutions is Easy!

St. Pete Beach, FL: You've made the resolutions to become a healthier, slimmer you - We can help you keep them!  The St. Pete Beach Community Center has everything you need to lose weight and stay healthy, even when the weather is cooler.  The Community Center offers a workout room with treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, free weights and a flat screen TV as well as an indoor basketball gymnasium.  The heated pool is perfect for lap swimming, water aerobics classes are taught seven days a week, and the brand new craze Aqua Zumba will help you get fit in a whole new way.  There are many weekly classes to help people of any age and fitness level stay in shape, such as Body Overhaul, Boot Camp, many different styles of dance, Kickboxing and Tae Kwon Do, stretching and toning classes, Zumba, and Yoga classes.  Adults can also join a variety of sports leagues or stop by for Pickleball, Social Volleyball and Open Gym.  Let the St. Pete Beach Community Center help get you make all of your resolutions a reality.  Visit www.spbrec.comfor full class descriptions and class schedule.  Call 363-9245 for more details or visit the Center at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive.

 Kelley Poole                        

Marketing and Rental Leader

Department of Public Services/Recreation Division     

Saturday morning market in St. Petersburg

I just love the Saturday morning market here in downtown Saint Petersburg. My mother is visiting from Germany and right now I am dragging her all over town, so this morning we went to St. Pete and visited the market. We found wonderful whole grain bread made from a German recipe. The bread tastes awesome and it is healthy.

Saturday morning market in St. Petersburg

If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg Tampabay Florida area, please give me a call. Ask me about waterfront homes or condos in St. Pete beach, Treasure Island, Madeira beach, Seminole and other Clearwater Tampabay neighborhoods. Find out what we can do to sell your home or condo and what the value of your property is. Check out great real estate deals or visit condo associations like Seminole Isle.

We also work with short sale bank owned and foreclosures. Find a property or go to my website for more real estate information or simply contact us.   727 409 8706

It is Stone Crab season along our St. Petersburg Beaches.

I just love Stone crabs and here in St. Petersburg Fl we get them fresh off the boat. Lots of people do not know how to open them. Here is a fool proof way and the right tool to enjoy as many stone crab as you can possibly get your hands on.

It is Stone Crab season along our St. Petersburg Beaches.

If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg Tampabay Florida area, please give me a call. Ask me about waterfront homes or condos in St. Pete beach, Treasure Island, Madeira beach, Seminole and other Clearwater Tampabay neighborhoods. Find out what we can do to sell your home or condo and what the value of your property is. Check out great real estate deals or visit condo associations like Seminole Isle.

We also work with short sale bank owned and foreclosures. Find a property or go to my website for more real estate information or simply contact us.   727 409 8706

If you have been thinking about buying a townhome in Seminole Isle, you might want to give us a call ASAP.

Looks like we are getting an approved Short Sale that can close within 3 weeks for a Seminole Isle townhome. The property is spotless, only 4 years old in a gated community on Lake Seminole. Prices are down by roughly 50% and this beautiful townhome in Seminole Isle will be sold for $210,000. If you know Seminole Isle, you know how good this deal is.

So, give us a call, do not miss this opportunity, do not wait till it hits the MLS.

If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg Tampabay Florida area, please give me a call. Ask me about waterfront homes or condos in St. Pete beach, Treasure Island, Madeira beach, Seminole and other Clearwater Tampabay neighborhoods. Find out what we can do to sell your home or condo and what the value of your property is. Check out great real estate deals or visit condo associations like Seminole Isle.

We also work with short sale bank owned and foreclosures. Find a property or go to my website for more real estate information or simply contact us.   727 409 8706

Fish restaurants in Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Madeira beach and St. Pete.

Well, where do I go for dinner tonight? Our little beach towns have lot of places, something for every taste and every mood. Let' start with fish since we are surround by water. A really nice upscale fish restaurant is the "Mad Fish" on St. Pete Beach. Service and food are very good, perfect place for a nice date. I always recommend "PJ'S" on St. Pete beach for the everyday seafood dinner. I am in love with their Chicago oysters, they are absolutely wonderful.  Bonefish Grill on Tyrone Blvd. has a huge selection of fish and I would kill for their Bang Bang Shrimp. You can get "all you can eat" crab legs on Tuesday and Thursdays in Treasure Island at the R Bar. (Be there early otherwise they might be sold out)

To find Theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese best Lobster bisque you have to go to The Perl in Treasure Island. Their food is always great but the Lobster Bisque is out of this world.

If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg Tampabay Florida area, please give me a call. Ask me about waterfront homes or condos in St. Pete beach, Treasure Island, Madeira beach, Seminole and other Clearwater Tampabay neighborhoods. Find out what we can do to sell your home or condo and what the value of your property is. Check out great real estate deals or visit condo associations like Seminole Isle.

We also work with short sale bank owned and foreclosures. Find a property or go to my website for more real estate information or simply contact us.   727 409 8706

Waterfront homes, townhomes and condos in Saint Petersburg Tampabay for sale.

When we go to the other side of town, places like North East St. Pete, South East Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Point, Maximo, Coquina key, Tanglewood, Caya Costa, Downtown Saint Petersburg etc. you will also find gorgeous waterfront properties for sale but you will be at least 20 minutes away from the  sandy beaches. Due to the unique location of Pinellas County which is right in-between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampabay our waterfront properties are all different and have different things to offer. If you buy your home or condo right on the Gulf of Mexico, you have a beautiful sunset right in your backyard every day but you cannot have a boat. If you buy waterfront property on the Intracoastal Waterway, you can have a boat but might have to drive a mile or two to see the sunset. Buying waterfront property on Tampabay, the east site of Saint Petersburg, you will have a long drive to see the sunset and due to a lot of sand bars you might and might not be able to have a boat. My point is that you if you find your waterfront dream home on the internet check out Google earth or look at a map. Waterfront property here in the Saint Petersburg area can be different from one block to the next.

Consult a realtor that knows the Saint Petersburg Tampabay area.

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