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

Heather Milbourn just joint AR and wrote her first post

"Realtors, Sports Cars and a little hard work"

Heather joint South Beaches Real Estate Professionals just a few days ago and she is already busy writing blog posts on AR.  Heather is a wonderful addition to our "boutique style" real estate company. We are very happy to have her. 

She passed her state exam with flying colors and she is excited to work the Seminole market here in Tampa Bay. 

Please help me welcome a new AR member, Heather Milbourn Realtor

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                              Anne Hensel , Realtor in St. Pete Tampabay
                              727 409 8706
                              AnneHenselRealtor@gmail.com
                              www.SouthBeaches.info
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No Idea what is going on. One of my clients told me that my signature looked really wierd and now I saw it myself on the social blog.

anybody any suggestions?

Thank you

Anne  (that is with 500 A's)

Update on waterfront sales in Seminole Isle

I just send this e mail to my seller at Seminole Isle.

Hi ………..

How are you?

I don’t have any good or bad news to report on your condo sale at Seminole Isle but I thought I send you an e mail anyway.

We have had a lot of showings on your condo but no bite yet. The other two 2100 square foot units are also still on the market.

The feedback we get is

I love the unit

Love the layout

Love the association

Beautiful condo

Fantastic views

And on and on it goes but a lot of people are just looking right now and not ready to buy anything but keep in mind, the more showings the better of a chance to get an offer soon.

There are only 5 units for sale in all of Seminole Isle, that is the lowest I have ever seen and also very low inventory compared to other associations in our area.

We usually see 5% up to 10% of all units for sale in the Pinellas county associations but Seminole Isle has just a little over 2% for sale.

Starting at $175,000 for a 1500 square foot unit and $349,000 for a 2100 square foot unit. Your unit is the only 2100 square foot unit prices under $300,000

All townhomes are either sold or under contract.

We keep advertising and showing you unit and I will get back to you as soon as I have more exciting news.

Hope you are doing good

Have a great weekend

Anne

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I guess the view is better up there. He makes it all the way to the top.

Talking about too much energy. Wish this would happen to me once in a while (not that I would use it to climb curtains)

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?

I have a Short Sale listing in St, Petersburg. Got an offer on it within a week that was 15 % higher than the comparable properties in the same St. Petersburg neighborhood and closing within 30 days.  Needless to say my seller signed it right away and we shipped it to the bank. This was in September. Since then the buyer's agent is asking me questions like

" What do you mean by BPO?

Can you please fax the Hardship letter my buyer wants to see it.

Why is this Short Sale taking so long?

What is a negotiator?

Can I have a phone number for the bank, I just call them myself.

Since the seller has signed the offer I do not understand what the holdup is."

Honestly I have answered all her questions but I am running out of patience

WHERE IS HER BROKER?

Closing on another Short Sale in St. Petersburg today.

I have to say this was a fast and fairly easy Short Sale. Got the listing about 3 month ago, took a week to get the squanders out and re-key the house but once it was done and all the advertising was out we received an offer ASAP. It was a low ball but seller signed it anyway to get the Short Sale process going. Full Short Sale package including Hardship letter was sent to the bank and miraculously the bank did not lose all the paperwork and a negotiator was assigned very fast. BPO was done within two weeks of receiving the offer. BPO came in twice as high as offer, buyer backed out but we finally had a price that the bank would accept. So, property went back on the market with a new price and we had a new full price cash offer within a week. After this we had a few problems with the home inspection and the buyer's agent disappearing on us but in the end all was good and we closed yet another Short Sale here 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

I will never get used to this. I work with a lot of Short sales here in St. Petersburg and I am always amazed when it comes to BPO's.  Just last week the bank ordered two BPO's on one of my Short Sale listings here in St. Pete. Last night I found out that one came in at $207,000 the other one came in at $248,000. In my mind they are both wrong. 4 other townhomes sold in the last few month in the same community, same age, same layout, same everything and the average price was $ 235,000. Now the bank is going to order another BPO's let's see where this one comes in. Never a dull moment when you deal with BPO's and Short Sales 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

I adopted two 10 weeks old kittens last Wednesday and I did not realize that you actually need 4 hands when you have two little cats.

When I am trying to get one out of the closet the other one types an e mail on my laptop. Once I have rescued my laptop one of the tries to drown herself in the bathroom and while I am still trying to dry her off the other one things that the  lamp is her new scratching post........................

Any advice?

If it wasn't for the MLS access, would you be a member of your local Realtor organization or NAR?

My answer is NO.

What do you think?

Just to give you an example.

I got my short sale designation years ago, NOW my association is offering classes.

I started blogging years ago, NOW my association is offering classes.

I expect them to be ahead of the game NOT way behind.

Well as far as our National association of realtors goes, you know as much as I do.

So here is the question again.

If it wasn't for the MLS access, would you be a member of your local Realtor organization or NAR?

Another Incredible Short Sale Deal in St Pete Beach

This 3 bedroom, 3 baths, direct waterfront condo in Bella Margarete has over 2000 sq ft and was built in 2006. It sits right on Boca Ciega Bay and right across from the beautiful beaches. In September 2006 it sold for $715,000. The community has a beautiful heated pool and spa. Easy access to the Gulf of Mexico from the intracoastal waterways. Just minutes from Dolphin Village Shopping center and a few blocks from the well known Don Cesar Hotel. It is a builder's model with all the upgrades you can possible imagine. The gourmet kitchen and the bathroom feature granite and corean counter tops. Watch the beautiful sunrises and sunsets right on St Pete Beach. Bella Margaret allows pets up to 35 lbs and has a 30 day rental minimum. The asking price for this beautiful unit is $408,000!

In Foreclosure!

A 180 degree view of the Gulf of Mexico. The Fairwinds condos are located on the beach in Indian Shores. They were built in 2006 and it is a small condo association with only 8 units. 3355 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 3 ½ bath, double entry doors, huge beach front terrace and 3 more balconies, granite counter tops, impact resistance hurricane strengths windows, private 2 car garage. The association has a beautiful heated in ground pool and spa. This condo in Indian Shores was sold in 2006 for $1.575 Mill. Now asking $999,999!

If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg 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

Anne Hensel, Realtor, CSP, Short Sale Professional, working with homeowners and buyers to successfully close a short sale transaction in Pinellas County Florida. A lot of people here in the Saint Petersburg, Seminole area are facing a short sale situation, Waterfront properties on Saint Pete Beach or Treasure Island  as well as little homes in Seminole or Gulfport. Give me a call today and find out what your options are. Your short sale consultation is free of charge and confidential.

Short Sale, Bank approved for $210,000 in Redington Shores

This 2500 sq ft home with 4 bedroom and 3 bath and 2 car garage has a great location in Redington Shores within walking distance to the beach. The house needs works, you could call it a handymen special, but the price is right.

Where else can you get this location and the size of the home for this kind of price!

If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg 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 house in St. Pete beach for sale, great deal

In December of 2005 the home for $1.3 Mill and now it is a short sale and the price is cut in half. For $650,000 or less you will get a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3357 sq ft, single family Home on the water in the Three Palms Point neighborhood. The home also features an in ground gunite concrete pool, hot tub and a spa, 2 car garage and a nice boat dock.

 If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg 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

Bella Grande Waterfront Condo in St Pete Beach for sale, Short sale deal.

St. Pete beach, direct waterfront condo for sale.

According to public records this unit sold in August of 2006 for $1,123,900. Right now the asking price is $469,000. It is a beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath waterfront condo that was built in 2005. The entire complex only has 27 units and has a wonderful location in St Pete Beach. It is on the intracoastal and also across the street from the white, sandy beaches. This condo has all the bells and whistles. Granite counter tops, wooden cabinets, 16 inch floor tiles in the foyer, pre-wired for home theater system, wet bar, Kohler plumbing fixtures, chef's style GE Profile appliances and so much more. Don't miss this great opportunity to buy a direct waterfront condo in St Pete Beach. Association allows pets up to 40 lbs and has a 90 day rental policy. This listing is a short sale. You have to come and see the Bella Grande for yourself, this is truly a waterfront gem in St. Pete Beach.

If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg 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

Direct Beach Front Condo for sale in Madeira Vista

Madeira Vista Condo for sale. This is the perfect property in Madeira Vista near John's Pass. This beautiful beach condo could be a great income investment property for vacations rental or your primary residence to live year around. It's a golf front corner penthouse unit, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1320 sq ft, for an incredible asking price of $339,530. The unit was sold in April 2005 for $637,000! This waterfront beautyis sold furnished and ready to go! Come to Madeira beach and see for yourself. It is a great beach town here in Pinellas County.

If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg 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

Treasure Island newsletter, as always courtesy of Jeff Jenson 

 The cost of living  hasn't affected its popularity, we've noted. And that steady cruching sound you may have heard reverberating throughout city hall the past few months? Numbers, for the most part. (Consuming a bag or two of sea-salted potato chips could cause the same sound). But now, after months of figuring debits, credits, adding endless columns of numbers, creating spreadsheets, and balancing accounts, Budget Season is here! Next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, starting at 1pm, the City Commission and staff examine a virtual recycled forest of paper, all neatly stapled, indexed, organized and collated into what is known as The City of Treasure Island FY2009-10 Proposed Operating Budget (copies available online Monday). You'll thrill to live gavel-to-gavel budget coverage on TITV615 next week, starting Wednesday at 1pm.

Curb your enthusiasm, kids
SunsetBeach, predominately a residential neighborhood, experiences what many residents describe as an unending "spring break" every weekend or major holiday. The Treasure Island Police Department, responding to the volume of complaints voiced by the residents of Sunset Beach, will increase the number of officers assigned to the current police detail in the 9000 block of West Gulf Boulevard.

Six things the Treasure Island Police Department wants you to know:

• They will be checking IDs. Persons under twenty-one found in possession of alcohol will be charged, which requires a court appearance.
• Persons under eighteen years of age in possession of alcohol are also charged but will be detained until a parent can come for them, or they will be transferred to the very un-fun Juvenile Holding Facility for further action - they will not be allowed to "go home" with friends.
• If you'll be drinking alcohol, pre-arrange a designated driver and ensure only that person maintains possession of the keys.
• Parking violations can be from $30 to $250 and are strictly enforced. You block a driveway or an intersection? You'll discover your car ticketed and towed.
• Officers will be assigned to patrol the streets for persons driving under the influence of alcohol, crosswalk compliance, proper lane use and speeding.
• The fine for glass containers on the beach is a minimum $113.

Have fun, kids, but please ... respect the beach and our residents.

"SLICK" LAWYERS: There's a lot of oil and gas money ready to lobby the Florida Legislature for offshore drilling in Florida, in some cases wells as close to three miles from shore. Since we're all on a buddy-buddy first-name basis with Jim and Dennis ( Frishe and Jones, your state representative and senator, respectively) why not e-mail your views on a hulking oil platform, squatting over the Gulf of Mexico, forcing dolphins to wear gas masks and blocking out the sunset? ...
ON THE LOOKOUT FOR A FREE COOKOUT: Our Treasure Bay Golf Pro Gary Metzger (seen here casually festooned in what could be interpreted as an endorsement of a popular discount store) is, naturally, very big on golf. And that's what SNAG (Starting New At Golf) is: big golf. SNAG uses oversized equipment in a kinda-but-not-quite miniature golf style. Get in on SNAG Golf (bring the kids - They. Will. Love. It.) Saturday, July 11th from 5 to 7pm at Treasure Bay, 10315 Paradise Boulevard. It's free and so is Gary's cookout ... 14 TURTLE NESTS ON TI: It's shaping up to be the biggest nesting season in years for the threatened species with 101 barrier island nests so far. Unortunately, we heard about the turtle mugged by a gang of snails. When a police detective asked the turtle if he could explain what happened, the turtle said with a confused look on his face, "I don't know, it all happened so fast." ... AN OPENING FOR OPENING AND CLOSING: A job as bridgetender is available with the City of Treasure Island. Click here for the details ... Next e*ti: July 23rd.

- Jeff Jensen, Editor  

Seminole Isle Town home, new on the market.

Rare find, only one listed at the moment. Seminole Isle town home. This is a great buy. Seller motivated. Over 2000 heated square feet with an over sized 3 car garage in the gated community of Seminole Isle.

This Seminole Isle town house is a must see. For more information and a ton of photos please go to

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7391-Islamorada-Cir-Seminole-FL-33777/84662435_zpid/

Asking price for this nearly new townhome is $ 249,000