Posts made in September, 2010

Canadians Top International Buyers in US

In the last year, 2 out of 3 Realtors in Florida has had at least one international home buyer according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Canadian buyers top that list of home buyers from outside our borders. The value of the Canadian dollar to the US along with more affordable US home prices has made Florida homes very attractive to our northern neighbors.International globe from around the world flags

Other buyers looking for US real estate deals are coming from Europe including the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Western Europe as well. Even to the south of us in Latin America, they are crossing the boarder to buy US properties.

Today, according to Collier County homeowner records there are over 3,329 Canadian owners in Naples — and this doesn’t cover all the Canadians who do not register their foreign addresses.

According to NAR statistics, most foreign buyers will use their US homes between 3 and 6 months, some much less, and believe purchasing in the United States is a better investment now than in their own countries.

At our offices in Naples, we’ve receive several inquiries a week from foreign buyers interested in listings they’ve seen online. Most are Canadians but we do get inquiries from everywhere including Norway, Sweden and Ireland.

Our company, White Sands Realty has closed many transactions safely for foreign investors from around the world. We know the issues foreign buyers face and we stand by our international clients each step of the way. Our first job is to protect your best interests above all else.

We know how difficult it can be to come into a foreign country not knowing the language or the rules and regulations for buying a home. We have French, German and Spanish speaking (we even speak Canadian – eh) Realtors to guide you each step to finding your vacation dream home in Florida. If your case requires legal help, we have real estate lawyers available to help.

Most importantly, when you are looking for real estate in the US you need someone you can trust. Helping international, foreign buyers to find homes in Naples is our specialty. Our clients give us outstanding reviews and 5-star recommendations.

Email us today to find out more about how we can help you safely buy the best deals on Naples Florida US real estate.

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Are Naples Homes Headed Up Like Beverly Hills?

Port Royal home at 570 Galleon Dr, Naples, FL sold 18.5 million

Port Royal Naples, FL - Sold $18.5 million

Naples, Florida is a lot like Beverly Hills when it comes to luxury home prices. If the median home price in Beverly Hills is any indicator of sunnier days to come, we may soon be be seeing brighter rays of sunshine on the Naples beaches as well.

The median sale price of Beverly Hills single-family homes has made a turnaround from its low of $2,870,000 in 2009, to an average of about $3,063,000 currently in 2010. Recently, at the top of the Beverly Hills market a 5 bedroom, 7 bath, 7,200 square feet living area estate sold for $8.3 million and, at the bottom, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1,286 square feet of living area sold in a short sale for just $900,000.

But what does this mean for Naples, Florida home sales with similar luxury properties for sale in Port Royal, the Strand at Bay Colony and Aqualane Shores?

Comparably, over the last three months we’ve had some big luxury home sales of our own. At the end of July, we had our fourth largest home sales ever at $18.5 million—cash. This luxurious estate home located in Port Royal at 570 Galleon Dr, is 15,894 square feet of living area with 7 bedrooms, 9 baths and 4 half-baths. The list price was $21.5 million or a 14% discount to the lucky buyer. At the lower end of the luxury market, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in Park Shore with 2,786 square feet of living area sold for $900,000 in July as well.

Our median home sales price for luxury homes is down this month to about $2.1 million from $4.4 million this time last year. Despite lots of luxury sales, and the big whopper of $18.5 million, we still have a lower median luxury home price than our cousins in California.

Can we take the increase in Beverly Hills median home prices as a shining light of things to come in Naples? Only time will tell over the coming season.

On the street, luxury home buyers in Naples have the cash in hand and are on the lookout. They’d like to take advantage of these depressed prices but are cautiously waiting to see what happens with the economy and the loss or continuance of tax breaks by the powers that be.

Mark Weber is a Naples Realtor, Broker & Owner of White Sands Realty in Naples, Florida. He is a 30+ year resident of Naples and specializes in finding people Naples homes on or near the beach and waterfront. If you are interested in Naples real estate or have a question about this article please contact him through email. read more

5 Ways to Sell Your Home in a Buyer’s Market

Sell Your Home TodayIt is no great secret that today’s real estate market continues to be a strong buyer’s market. At our office, we receive  several calls per day from people around the world that are looking for, “a really, really—no really, great deal.”

So what is a seller to do in this market besides lay in wait for better times?

1. Marketing – Advertisements in the local newspaper are a thing of the past. Lately, we spend much of our days online. Over 90% of buyers start their search for homes on the Internet. Having a Realtor with a strong web presence is essential to selling your home today.

For instance, at our office we provide our sellers with detailed reports of where their homes are showing up online. We show them screen-shots of their listing and even how many people have clicked on it to see the property. We feel this data is essential with today’s tech-savvy buyers.Listing centers like Trulia.com and Realtor.com have just about every listing out there.

The important thing is to make sure your Realtor or real estate office makes the best use of these sites by enhancing your listing so it shows up more frequently and as a featured home. This costs a bit more but the payoff is much better than any type of print ad out there.

2. Experience – Experience is vital to selling in times like these. Anyone can sell ice cream in the middle of summer, but it takes experience to sell it in Alaska in the middle of a blizzard.

In 2005 and 2006 I was eating at the bar at Carraba’s and overheard the bartender telling a patron that he was just completing his real estate class and that he’d love to help them buy a home. I knew then that the bubble was about to burst.

Google your perspective Realtor before you even allow them in your home. Look them up at the state level in the Division of Professional Regulation and do a Better Business Bureau search on the broker and the company. They should have many years of experience and lots of solid reviews before you let them list your home for sale.

One of your first questions in any Realtor interview should be about how many years of experience they have.

3. Location - Just because an agent is good at selling mid-range homes does not mean they are also good at selling luxury homes. Ask prospective agents where they sell most of their homes and to what type of buyer.

Location is everything in real estate and this adage is magnified when selling in a buyer’s market.

4. Passion – There is enough bad news each day. You don’t need your Realtor giving you more of the same. Look for someone with a sense of passion for what they do and a positive attitude. People who are passionate and positive tend to attract others. You need the “power of attraction” on your side to balance the bar in your favor.

5. Price – Pricing a home and the ability to do it right in this market can make or break any sales strategy. Personally, I refuse to take overpriced listings that I know I won’t be able to sell at that price.

On the other hand, there are many unscrupulous Realtors that will start your home at any price you wish only to tell you in a few weeks that you, “need to lower the price.” They know this up front but they want the listing so bad that they are willing to say and do anything to get you to sign on the dotted line.

I go through a detailed comparable market analysis that takes into account both recent sales, what’s on the market and how many days they have been for sale. This data along with local area knowledge usually points to a proper pricing point that will generate interest and get an offer on the table.

Just don’t fall into the trap of overpricing by “a little” to compensate for lower offer — like from those “deal searchers” that call our office every day. Negotiate when you get the offer, not before it even exists. If they won’t come up to where you feel comfortable then move on to the next buyer. If you’re priced right the next buyer will be right around the corner.

Mark Weber & Family on Naples Beachfront

Mark Weber & Family

About the Author:
With over 30+ years in Naples and 19 in real estate, Mark Weber is passionate about selling Naples homes. He has exceptional  knowledge of Naples, education and experience only a real estate broker can provide. He focuses on sales of luxury homes in areas like Port Royal, Grey Oaks, Park Shore and the Moorings in Naples. If you have questions about this article or Naples real estate, please email him or call (239) 289-0799.

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Hotels that Make You Feel Neapolitan

When people make plans to come to Naples to look at real estate they often ask me for recommendations of hotels in the area. In the past, I used to tell everyone to stay at one of the large hotels right on the beach like the Ritz Carlton or La Playa, but over the years I’ve learned that – although beachfront makes for a relaxing vacation – it may not be the best choice if you’re looking to experience life more like a local Neapolitan.

In that light, I’d like to recommend three very different, but unique hotels that will give you more of feel for what Olde Naples and it’s residents are really like. These recommendations are in no particular order.

Inn on Fifth on 5th Ave S in Olde Naples

Inn on Fifth

The Inn on Fifth

(239) 403-8777
Located at 699 5th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102, this 87 room hotel is just blocks from the beach and right in the middle of the action on Fifth Avenue South.

Every room in this hotel has direct access to either a Juliet Balcony or terrace where you can absorb the tropical breezes and enjoy the street-life below. McCabe’s Irish Pub & Grill is right downstairs and there are numerous other restaurants and bistros within walking distance of the hotel. They also have a great rooftop pool and sundeck area for when you aren’t at the beach.

Other than venturing out to look for real estate, you really don’t even need a car if you stay at the Inn on Fifth — and for that your local Realtor should be picking you up!

Trianon Hotel in Olde Naples front view with trees

Trianon Hotel Olde Naples

Trianon Olde Naples

(239) 435-9600

Located at 955 7th Avenue South Naples, FL 34102, this 55 room hotel is tucked away in located in a residential neighborhood of Olde Naples. Guests can walk to Fifth Ave. South, the waterfront area of “Tin City” and also to the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico — although a slightly longer walk than from the Inn on Fifth.

The Trianon has an excellent reputation and offers the intimacy of a smaller hotel with a great location off the beaten path.

Hotel Escalante in Naples Florida

Entry Courtyard of Hotel Escalante

Hotel Escalante

(239) 659-3466

Located at 290 Fifth Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102, this 10 room, boutique-style hotel is located only steps from the Gulf and beaches Naples is famous for (closest to the beach of the hotels listed here). The Escalante is the definition of intimacy and low-key luxury. When you stay here you are right a skip from Fifth Ave. South and hop from Third Street South.

Hotel Escalante is a true treat to the eyes and the staff is always going out of their way to exceed guest expectations.

Any of the hotels listed above in Olde Naples will immerse you in the culture of Naples and add experiences that you would not have by simply staying on the beach in a much larger hotel. Like Naples itself, small and intimate are much more in-tune with the Neapolitan lifestyle.

Wherever you decide to stay, enjoy your time in our little piece of paradise. You may even decide to look for a home and become a neighbor and fellow Neapolitan.

Mark Weber is a Naples Realtor, Broker & Owner of White Sands Realty in Naples, Florida. He is a 30+ year resident of Naples and specializes in finding people Naples homes on or near the beach and waterfront. If you are interested in Naples real estate or have a question about this article please contact him through email. read more

Luxury Foreclosures in Naples On the Rise

Mentioning “luxury” and “foreclosures” in the same breath may not make sense in most cities, but in Naples, Florida the increase in overall foreclosed homes due to the housing crisis has created a new animal that is becoming part of the local real estate market.

front of home for sale in pelican marsh

Pelican Marsh Foreclosure For Sale Listing #: 210028414

Total 2010 year-to-date foreclosure sales of residential properties in Naples as of this post were 1,336 closings with 12 of those being luxury homes that sold between $750,000 and over $3.8 million. Obviously there are a lot less luxury foreclosures than lower priced properties, but, nonetheless, they are on the rise.

Wealthy homeowners are feeling the pinch of the economy just like the middle class. In 2009 there were 11 total foreclosure sales over $750,000 and this year we have already passed that benchmark.

Currently on the Naples MLS there are 12 bank owned, REO properties for sale above $750,000 in a variety of communities from Pelican Marsh (see foreclosed home photo to the right) to Pine Ridge and Colliers Reserve.

Browse a complete list of luxury foreclosures for sale

Mark Weber is a Naples Realtor, Broker & Owner of White Sands Realty in Naples, Florida. He is a 30+ year resident of Naples and specializes in finding people Naples homes on or near the beach and waterfront. If you are interested in Naples real estate or have a question about this article please contact him through email. read more

What Does REO Mean?

You may have heard the term REO used more often lately on the news or in conjunction with real estate.

REO is an acronym for Real-Estate-Owned. Most REO’s are owned by a lender at a result of a foreclosure on a property. Lenders refer to these properties as REO since that is how the asset is defined on their books. A bank owned property is an REO. A short sale is Not an REO.

Note: Not all REO’s are foreclosures. REO can also refer to Real Estate Owned by an individual, LLC, or corporation.

Bank Owned notice on door

REO Home

Many investors think REO’s are synonymous with “cheap.” That is usually not the case. There used to be a time when you could get these properties relatively cheap compared to the market, but now the banks are looking to recover more money on these REO properties after all the expenses incurred from going through the foreclosure process. Lenders that take a property through foreclosure today have solid exit strategies and know what the property is worth way before they take it over.

If you want to purchase REO’s, your best strategy is to study the comparable sales (we always provide this data to our clients) and construct your offer based upon the combination of what the data supports and the value to you personally. In fact, this buyer strategy applies to all real estate offers, not just REO properties.

Also keep in mind that unless you’re strictly an investor focusing on foreclosures you should not limit yourself. First and foremost, you should work with your Realtor to focus on a location you want to live. Then, if there are foreclosures in that area, by all means you should consider REO homes in your overall purchase plan.

We have a complete list of all Naples foreclosures that is updated throughout the day.

Mark Weber is a Naples Realtor, Broker & Owner of White Sands Realty in Naples, Florida. He is a 30+ year resident of Naples and specializes in finding people Naples homes on or near the beach and waterfront. If you are interested in Naples real estate or have a question about this article please contact him through email. read more

Naples FL Real Estate: Market Trend Report

There has been some talk in the media lately of a double-dip or second housing correction sometime in the future. Even Lee County Property Appraiser, Ken Wilkinson, predicted another round of issues upcoming.

Mr. Wilkinson was quoted as saying, “Although most would probably agree that single-family residential values are at or near the bottom, commercial values are headed for further declines based on what our commercial analysts see and what I hear on the street.”

Bar Graph of Sold homes & condos Naples FL

Exhibit A - 2-Yr Bar Graph

Keeping in mind that he’s referring to our neighboring Lee County cities (including Bonita Springs and Estero where we sell homes), what does that mean for Naples home values in the coming months?

I do see similar issues with local commercial vacancy rates and even some foreclosures in the smaller strip centers (I know of one prominent strip center on US 41 near Olde Naples going to the auction block later this month). On the other hand, residential sales still appear strong despite this month having the least sales activity historically.

There were 570 sales in August of 2010 and 586 last year (see “Exhibit A – 2-Yr Bar Graph”). This is not enough of a change to start a trend and the overall two-year trend is still to the upside (see “Exhibit B – 2-Yr Line Graph”). We peaked back in April with 975 total Naples properties sold (closed sales) and a low in November of 2008 of 308 sales.

Exhibit B - 2-Yr Line Graph Sold Naples Properties

Exhibit B - 2-Yr Line Graph

So far this September we are at 220 total sales and counting. Most sales come on the last day of the month so we should hit well above 300.

On the street we are seeing a similar story. After an unseasonably hot summer, the hottest on record for decades, and a Government that is not comforting to say the least, many buyers with cash on hand are waiting to see what the economy does in the coming months before pulling the trigger.

On the flip side (pun intended), there are those that are actively seeking deals right now and taking advantage of property foreclosures and properties discounted over 40% from their highs.

We continue to see some communities rise in value, like Marbella Lakes and Pelican Bay, while others bounce along the bottom.

For further charts on a specific community or to see any of the homes for sale listed on our website, please contact us below or call (239) 417-1115.

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Perhaps The Finest Luxury Home For Sale in Naples Florida

Just pull-up in your yacht and bring your toothbrush, your Naples dream home has arrived!

Port Royal Homes For Sale on Galleon Drive showing putting green

Port Royal Home For Sale - (239) 417-1115

Albeit depending on your tastes, this waterfront, French-country estate home (pictured) may be one of the finest homes ever to come on the market in Port Royal, Naples, Florida.

Port Royal is known around the world for it’s luxury waterfront and beachfront estate homes. Dignitaries from princes to presidents (including the Bush’s) have stayed in many of these exclusive, private homes.

This particular home, listed for sale at $14,900,000, feels as if it was lifted in whole from the south of France and gingerly placed on the water in this tropical paradise. Every detail is looked after from the intricate mill-work to the built-in, Miele cappuccino maker.

Apart from the ultimate in French influenced luxury, this home is made for entertaining. Upstairs in the main home is a complete theater ro


Theater

om (see photo) and a pub styled bar with billiard room. This is a home where everyone has fun.

Outdoors, the luxury and good times continue. Outdoor dining and living areas abound with plenty of covered areas to watch the boats pass by as they head in from a day spent on the Gulf of Mexico. There is even a full putting green and sand trap to work on your short game.

Nothing has been left to chance and details unimagined remain to be seen in this amazing Port Royal home. To learn more or schedule a private showing, please call Mark Weber at 239-417-1115.

Mark Weber is a Naples Realtor, Broker & Owner of White Sands Realty in Naples, Florida. He is a 30+ year resident of Naples and specializes in finding people Naples homes on or near the beach and waterfront. If you are interested in Naples real estate or have a question about this article please contact him through email. read more

Sold Naples Homes-2010/09/15

A total of 522 Naples properties including homes, condos and villas have sold since the 15th of last month.

Sold (closed) single-family homes (Only) are listed below. You’ll note that prices are arranged from the high price of $4 million down to the low of $10,000. As you may also notice, the majority of the foreclosure sales are under $100,000 and days on the market go all the way from one day up to several years. Additionally, as would be expected, price per square foot is higher as you get closer and closer to the beach — especially for the sales in Olde Naples and Port Royal.

To obtain more information on any closed sale listed here or receive a list of recently sold condos, please contact us at the bottom of this page.

283 Sold Single-Family Homes from 8/15/10 to 9/15/10

SubCondo Name Built Bedrooms Liv. Area Closed Date DOM REO Price/ SqFt Selling $
AQUALANE SHORES 2006 5+Den 4908 09/15/10 175 No $815.00 $4,000,000
VERONA 2009 4+Den 6105 09/10/10 537 No $655.20 $4,000,000
PORT ROYAL 1978 3+Den 3811 08/18/10 253 No $721.60 $2,750,000
PORT ROYAL 1984 3 Bed 3300 09/01/10 78 No $742.42 $2,450,000
MOORINGS 2006 4+Den 4033 09/13/10 63 No $442.60 $1,785,000
QUAIL CREEK 1997 4+Den 8157 09/01/10 21 No $183.89 $1,500,000
AQUALANE SHORES 1971 4 Bed 2370 08/20/10 110 No $628.69 $1,490,000
AMARONE 2007 4+Den 4059 08/25/10 No $364.62 $1,480,000
AQUALANE SHORES 1962 3 Bed 1641 09/09/10 746 No $792.20 $1,300,000
AUGUSTA AT PELICAN MARSH 2009 4+Den 3828 08/23/10 70 No $313.48 $1,200,000
CONNORS 1997 4 Bed 3533 09/09/10 187 No $339.66 $1,200,000
COLLIERS RESERVE 1997 3+Den 3500 09/15/10 319 No $320.00 $1,120,000
OLDE CYPRESS 2003 3+Den 3669 09/08/10 197 No $293.00 $1,075,000
SERAFINA AT TIBURON 2006 4 Bed 3600 08/18/10 39 Yes $277.78 $1,000,000
QUAIL CREEK 2007 4+Den 4150 08/30/10 269 No $240.96 $1,000,000
AUGUSTA AT PELICAN MARSH 2006 4+Den 3027 08/16/10 157 No $325.41 $985,000
QUAIL CREEK 1987 4 Bed 3725 08/16/10 546 No $255.03 $950,000
PARK SHORE 1977 4+Den 3252 08/20/10 210 No $279.83 $910,000
ROYAL HARBOR 1988 3 Bed 2185 08/17/10 280 No $389.02 $850,000
LELY ISLAND ESTATES 2003 4+Den 3456 08/23/10 141 No $219.37 $758,150
ARBOR GLEN 1999 4+Den 3525 08/30/10 60 No $212.77 $750,000
HAMMOCK ISLES 2005 3+Den 3003 08/19/10 113 No $244.76 $735,000
FIRANO AT NAPLES 2010 5 Bed 2972 09/02/10 284 No $232.14 $689,925
CONNORS 1993 3 Bed 2143 08/27/10 836 No $314.98 $675,000
HAMMOCK ISLES 2006 3+Den 2991 08/30/10 82 Yes $217.32 $650,000
ROYAL HARBOR 1979 3+Den 2038 09/10/10 218 No $318.94 $650,000
LELY ISLAND ESTATES 1999 3+Den 2841 08/31/10 258 No $225.27 $640,000
LONGSHORE LAKE 1999 4+Den 3338 09/01/10 303 No $187.24 $625,000
MOORINGS 1968 2+Den 2575 09/10/10 95 No $240.78 $620,000
ISLES OF CAPRI 1971 3 Bed 1800 08/27/10 No $330.56 $595,000
NORTHGATE VILLAGE 2001 4 Bed 3400 09/02/10 72 No $167.65 $570,000
MAJORS 2006 3+Den 2546 09/07/10 95 Yes $221.92 $565,000
CAMELOT PARK 2000 3+Den 2670 09/13/10 120 No $205.99 $550,000
CONNORS 1967 3 Bed 1643 08/26/10 280 No $334.75 $550,000
NAPLES HERITAGE 1999 3+Den 2665 08/31/10 72 No $204.13 $544,000
TIGER ISLAND ESTATES 2006 3+Den 2730 08/31/10 499 No $190.48 $520,000
BRIARWOOD 2008 4 Bed 2328 09/08/10 208 No $217.78 $507,000
TERRAMAR 2003 2+Den 2350 08/23/10 126 No $214.89 $505,000
HOLLYBROOK 2007 3+Den 2776 08/27/10 116 No $180.12 $500,000
TIMARRON 1999 3+Den 2089 08/27/10 139 No $233.37 $487,500
TIMARRON 1999 3+Den 2089 08/31/10 91 No $229.30 $479,000
FOUR SEASONS 1979 4+Den 2946 08/18/10 231 No $160.79 $473,700
IMPERIAL GOLF ESTATES 1992 3+Den 2960 09/13/10 No $155.41 $460,000
LOGAN WOODS 2005 4+Den 3354 09/10/10 74 No $129.70 $435,000
PINE RIDGE 0 4 Bed 2900 08/30/10 252 No $146.55 $425,000
NICKEL RIDGE 2010 3+Den 2404 09/02/10 4 No $174.83 $420,297
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1994 4 Bed 2352 08/31/10 44 No $174.32 $410,000
OAKES ESTATES 1987 3 Bed 2387 09/09/10 112 No $171.76 $410,000
ISLAND WALK 2001 3+Den 1995 08/25/10 86 No $202.01 $403,000
ISLAND WALK 2001 4 Bed 2487 08/28/10 No $160.43 $399,000
OLDE CYPRESS 2002 4+Den 2906 08/20/10 69 Yes $136.96 $398,000
INDIGO LAKES 2001 6 or More 3961 08/16/10 118 Yes $98.96 $392,000
ISLAND WALK 2002 4 Bed 2487 08/30/10 69 No $156.41 $389,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2006 4+Den 4420 08/18/10 26 Yes $87.67 $387,500
WICKLOW 2006 3+Den 2404 08/31/10 86 No $157.65 $379,000
LOGAN WOODS 2006 3+Den 2002 08/31/10 98 No $187.31 $375,000
AVIANO 2006 3+Den 2784 08/31/10 564 No $134.70 $375,000
LAGO VILLAGGIO 2004 4+Den 2858 09/03/10 79 No $128.06 $366,000
LONGSHORE LAKE 2002 3+Den 1743 08/30/10 42 No $207.69 $362,000
ISLAND WALK 2001 4 Bed 2667 08/25/10 74 Yes $134.98 $360,000
SATURNIA LAKES 2004 4 Bed 2735 08/30/10 107 No $127.97 $350,000
PINE RIDGE 1958 2+Den 1540 09/02/10 121 Yes $227.27 $350,000
BRYNWOOD PRESERVE 2003 3+Den 2389 08/17/10 144 No $146.51 $350,000
VILLAGE WALK 1997 3+Den 1995 09/08/10 213 No $175.44 $350,000
LELY CC MURFIELD 1995 3 Bed 2030 08/20/10 19 No $167.49 $340,000
IMPERIAL GOLF ESTATES 1982 4 Bed 2571 08/19/10 107 No $128.36 $330,000
PALM RIVER ESTATES 1977 3+Den 2714 08/30/10 246 No $119.75 $325,000
VICTORIA PARK II 1986 4 Bed 1956 08/27/10 123 No $162.32 $317,500
TALL PINES 1988 3 Bed 1935 08/27/10 70 No $162.79 $315,000
VERONA WALK 2006 3+Den 1983 08/26/10 183 No $158.85 $315,000
INDIGO LAKES 2001 4+Den 2345 08/30/10 64 No $133.05 $312,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2008 3 Bed 2100 08/16/10 170 No $147.14 $309,000
LAGO VILLAGGIO 2004 4 Bed 2858 08/27/10 107 Yes $106.72 $305,000
BIG CYPRESS GOLF COUNTRY CLUB 1987 3+Den 2271 08/16/10 49 Yes $132.10 $300,000
HERITAGE GREENS 2000 5 Bed 2584 08/26/10 64 No $116.10 $300,000
AVIANO 2006 3 Bed 2060 08/30/10 160 No $145.15 $299,000
QUEENS PARK AT LAGO VERDE 1995 3 Bed 2611 09/03/10 166 No $112.98 $295,000
BOCA PALMS 1995 3+Den 2179 08/30/10 96 No $134.10 $292,200
PARK SHORE 1962 3 Bed 1734 08/31/10 183 No $167.24 $290,000
LEEWARD BAY 2003 3 Bed 1566 09/13/10 107 No $181.99 $285,000
BRIDGEWATER BAY 2002 3 Bed 1881 08/31/10 82 Yes $148.86 $280,000
PRESTWICK PLACE 2007 3 Bed 1969 09/14/10 581 No $141.70 $279,000
WATERWAYS 2001 4+Den 3014 08/16/10 25 No $89.58 $270,000
MOON LAKE 2004 3+Den 2300 08/31/10 126 No $113.04 $260,000
LAUREL LAKES 2004 3 Bed 2089 09/01/10 184 No $123.03 $257,000
LAUREL LAKES 2004 3+Den 2039 08/31/10 122 No $125.55 $256,000
MADISON PARK 2007 4+Den 2453 09/07/10 308 No $103.95 $255,000
NORTHGATE VILLAGE 1989 2+Den 1683 09/09/10 82 No $149.14 $251,000
PALMETTO RIDGE 1996 3+Den 1807 08/30/10 123 No $138.90 $251,000
NORTHGATE VILLAGE 1990 3 Bed 1848 08/23/10 91 No $135.28 $250,000
BRIARWOOD 1997 3 Bed 1850 08/30/10 135 No $135.14 $250,000
BONITA SHORES 1976 2+Den 1779 08/27/10 167 No $140.53 $250,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2007 4 Bed 2893 08/27/10 76 Yes $86.07 $249,000
THE SHALLOWS 2006 2+Den 1800 08/23/10 709 No $137.50 $247,500
ANDALUCIA 2006 3+Den 2367 08/27/10 30 Yes $104.31 $246,900
REFLECTION LAKES 2006 3+Den 2858 08/27/10 123 No $84.85 $242,500
SONOMA LAKE 1989 2+Den 1935 08/20/10 50 No $124.03 $240,000
NAPLES PARK 1989 3 Bed 1721 09/08/10 99 No $133.64 $230,000
CALUMET RESERVE 2004 3+Den 1920 08/24/10 104 No $119.79 $230,000
LAUREL LAKES 2005 3+Den 2542 08/20/10 216 No $90.09 $229,000
SABAL LAKE 1997 3 Bed 1663 08/26/10 151 No $135.30 $225,000
VALENCIA COUNTRY CLUB 2009 3 Bed 2111 08/27/10 448 No $104.69 $221,000
GULF HARBOR 1998 2+Den 2077 08/27/10 47 No $105.92 $220,000
GLEN EAGLE 1999 2+Den 1626 08/27/10 156 No $135.30 $220,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2007 4+Den 2496 08/25/10 56 No $87.34 $218,000
VALENCIA LAKES 2005 5 Bed 3149 08/23/10 218 No $69.23 $218,000
BOCA PALMS 1992 3 Bed 1752 08/27/10 Yes $123.86 $217,000
FOREST PARK 2006 3+Den 1998 08/26/10 44 Yes $107.61 $215,000
QUEENS PARK AT LAGO VERDE 1988 3 Bed 1800 08/20/10 87 No $119.44 $215,000
ROYAL PALM COURT 1994 3 Bed 1788 08/17/10 22 Yes $119.69 $214,000
BOCA PALMS 1992 3 Bed 1929 09/03/10 56 Yes $108.87 $210,000
PEBBLEBROOKE LAKES 1999 4 Bed 2674 08/31/10 164 No $78.53 $210,000
NAPLES PARK 1979 3 Bed 1355 09/04/10 204 No $154.98 $210,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1998 3 Bed 1557 08/19/10 227 No $134.88 $210,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1989 3 Bed 1831 08/27/10 55 No $111.96 $205,000
VALENCIA LAKES 2004 3+Den 2197 08/26/10 307 No $93.31 $205,000
SAN RAFAEL 1993 2 Bed 1702 09/15/10 50 Yes $117.51 $200,000
VALENCIA LAKES 2005 3+Den 2418 08/20/10 61 No $82.71 $200,000
VALENCIA LAKES 2004 4 Bed 2197 09/10/10 411 No $91.03 $200,000
VALENCIA LAKES 2006 5 Bed 3200 08/27/10 444 No $61.80 $197,750
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1984 3 Bed 1328 08/23/10 148 No $148.72 $197,500
ANDALUCIA 2006 3+Den 2324 08/24/10 943 No $82.62 $192,000
VALENCIA LAKES 2006 4 Bed 2491 09/07/10 63 No $76.27 $190,000
NAPLES PARK 1977 2 Bed 1370 08/20/10 163 No $138.69 $190,000
QUAIL HOLLOW 1989 3 Bed 1200 08/27/10 55 No $158.25 $189,900
VALENCIA AT ORANGE TREE 2004 3 Bed 1865 09/09/10 266 No $99.20 $185,000
REFLECTION LAKES 2007 3 Bed 1901 08/26/10 88 Yes $96.21 $182,900
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1999 3 Bed 1619 08/27/10 51 No $111.18 $180,000
LAKEWOOD 1979 4 Bed 2030 08/31/10 77 Yes $88.67 $180,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2000 4 Bed 1974 09/10/10 92 No $91.19 $180,000
FLAMINGO ESTATES 1974 3+Den 1848 08/24/10 164 No $95.24 $176,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2002 4 Bed 2272 08/17/10 145 No $77.02 $175,000
NAPLES PARK 1972 3 Bed 1440 08/20/10 186 No $121.53 $175,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1998 4 Bed 1829 08/31/10 66 Yes $94.18 $172,250
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1982 4 Bed 2912 08/20/10 64 Yes $59.07 $172,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 2002 3+Den 1760 09/03/10 13 No $96.59 $170,000
NAPLES PARK 1973 3 Bed 1102 09/03/10 40 No $154.27 $170,000
CITRUS GREENS 2000 3 Bed 2033 08/26/10 72 No $83.62 $170,000
VALENCIA COUNTRY CLUB 2009 3 Bed 1672 08/24/10 448 No $101.68 $170,000
TUSCANY COVE 2006 2+Den 1538 08/17/10 80 No $109.88 $169,000
WILLOUGHBY ACRES 1992 3 Bed 1893 09/03/10 115 Yes $88.75 $168,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2004 3+Den 1800 09/13/10 43 No $91.94 $165,500
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1997 4 Bed 2229 09/07/10 Yes $74.02 $165,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2002 3 Bed 1700 08/23/10 72 No $97.06 $165,000
VALENCIA LAKES 2005 3+Den 2139 08/24/10 160 Yes $77.09 $164,900
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2005 4+Den 2582 09/10/10 105 Yes $62.94 $162,500
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1994 3 Bed 1753 08/17/10 26 No $91.27 $160,000
NAPLES PARK 1976 3 Bed 1387 08/16/10 44 No $115.36 $160,000
EMERSON PARK 2007 3 Bed 1856 09/10/10 118 Yes $86.21 $160,000
ORANGE BLOSSOM RANCH 2006 4 Bed 2207 08/26/10 469 No $72.50 $160,000
NAPLES PARK 1977 3 Bed 1335 09/02/10 75 Yes $119.10 $159,000
REFLECTION LAKES 2006 3 Bed 1560 08/21/10 97 Yes $100.00 $156,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2007 3 Bed 1700 09/09/10 246 No $91.18 $155,000
VALENCIA LAKES 2006 3 Bed 1910 08/30/10 66 Yes $80.89 $154,500
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1980 4 Bed 2038 08/27/10 135 No $74.44 $151,700
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2005 1 Bed 1000 09/03/10 29 Yes $150.00 $150,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1983 3 Bed 1676 08/20/10 12 No $89.50 $150,000
NAPLES PARK 1979 3 Bed 1415 08/27/10 453 No $106.01 $150,000
VALENCIA LAKES 2005 3 Bed 1652 08/19/10 152 Yes $90.19 $149,000
WATERWAYS 1998 3 Bed 1742 08/30/10 315 No $85.19 $148,400
KINGS LAKE 1984 3 Bed 1883 08/31/10 Yes $78.33 $147,500
ACREAGE HEADER 2000 3 Bed 1250 08/30/10 393 No $116.80 $146,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2006 4 Bed 2211 09/10/10 40 Yes $65.58 $145,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2006 4 Bed 1902 09/03/10 125 No $76.24 $145,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2003 3 Bed 1410 09/01/10 147 No $101.42 $143,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2006 3 Bed 1644 08/26/10 96 No $86.68 $142,500
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2001 3 Bed 1708 08/31/10 151 No $83.14 $142,000
VALENCIA LAKES 2003 3 Bed 1608 08/20/10 106 Yes $88.00 $141,500
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1989 3+Den 1834 09/03/10 139 No $76.09 $139,554
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1985 3 Bed 1426 08/18/10 29 Yes $96.77 $138,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1979 3 Bed 1597 08/23/10 4 No $86.35 $137,900
VALENCIA COUNTRY CLUB 2005 3 Bed 1920 08/25/10 101 Yes $71.61 $137,500
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1981 3+Den 1293 08/27/10 184 No $104.41 $135,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2006 3 Bed 1335 08/19/10 143 No $99.55 $132,900
GOLDEN GATE CITY 2002 3+Den 1404 08/20/10 42 No $92.59 $130,000
POINCIANA 1970 3 Bed 1153 08/18/10 70 No $112.75 $130,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2006 3+Den 2213 08/30/10 97 Yes $58.74 $130,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1993 4 Bed 1802 08/17/10 114 No $72.14 $130,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2001 3 Bed 2020 08/31/10 134 Yes $64.36 $130,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1984 4 Bed 1546 08/27/10 92 No $83.38 $128,900
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1978 3 Bed 2104 09/02/10 125 No $60.84 $128,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2002 3 Bed 1208 08/27/10 35 No $105.13 $127,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1997 3 Bed 1375 08/30/10 80 Yes $90.91 $125,000
SPERLING 1984 3 Bed 1288 08/27/10 120 No $97.05 $125,000
NAPLES PARK 1983 3 Bed 1120 08/19/10 409 No $111.61 $125,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1993 4 Bed 1681 08/30/10 198 No $74.32 $124,929
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1968 3 Bed 1228 08/16/10 127 No $100.98 $124,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1999 3 Bed 1061 08/31/10 57 No $116.40 $123,500
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2006 3+Den 1631 08/31/10 161 No $75.41 $123,000
MILANO 2005 3 Bed 1580 08/19/10 24 Yes $76.12 $120,275
POINCIANA VILLAGE 1973 3 Bed 1100 09/10/10 No $109.09 $120,000
NAPLES IMP CO LITTLE FARMS 1986 3 Bed 1400 08/30/10 261 No $85.71 $120,000
STRATFORD PLACE 2005 3 Bed 1580 08/20/10 115 Yes $75.89 $119,900
WESTLAKE 1974 2 Bed 1340 08/20/10 44 Yes $88.81 $119,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2001 3 Bed 2020 08/27/10 631 No $58.91 $119,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1993 3 Bed 1216 08/24/10 77 Yes $96.96 $117,900
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2006 3 Bed 1390 09/03/10 122 No $84.17 $117,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2000 3 Bed 1368 08/25/10 297 No $85.16 $116,500
HILLTOP 1969 2 Bed 1158 08/27/10 41 Yes $100.17 $116,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1987 3 Bed 1120 08/17/10 108 No $103.57 $116,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2006 3 Bed 2040 09/03/10 Yes $56.37 $115,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2007 3 Bed 1530 09/03/10 159 No $75.16 $115,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1979 4 Bed 1742 09/03/10 265 Yes $66.02 $115,000
NAPLES PARK 1973 3 Bed 1442 08/24/10 36 No $76.28 $110,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 2000 3 Bed 1212 08/30/10 60 No $90.76 $110,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1996 3 Bed 1276 08/31/10 106 No $86.21 $110,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2001 3 Bed 1292 08/26/10 126 No $85.14 $110,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2004 3 Bed 1980 08/30/10 50 Yes $55.05 $109,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2005 3 Bed 1376 08/27/10 93 Yes $79.22 $109,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1997 3+Den 1483 09/10/10 125 Yes $73.50 $109,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2002 4 Bed 1866 08/20/10 9 Yes $56.27 $105,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1987 3 Bed 1741 08/27/10 125 Yes $60.31 $105,000
NAPLES VILLAS 2004 4 Bed 1208 08/24/10 63 Yes $85.26 $103,000
OAK RIDGE MANOR 1959 5 Bed 2788 08/26/10 135 Yes $36.94 $103,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1974 4 Bed 1840 09/03/10 107 Yes $55.43 $102,000
LAKEWOOD PARK 1967 3 Bed 1232 09/10/10 45 Yes $81.98 $101,000
TRAIL ACRES 1984 4 Bed 1588 08/26/10 16 No $62.97 $100,000
NAPLES FARM SITES 2004 3 Bed 1201 08/16/10 73 Yes $83.26 $100,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1987 3 Bed 1538 08/31/10 104 Yes $65.02 $100,000
NAPLES MANOR 2007 3 Bed 1135 08/16/10 55 Yes $88.02 $99,900
FLAMINGO ESTATES 1977 2 Bed 1106 08/27/10 490 No $88.88 $98,300
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1981 4 Bed 1981 09/10/10 102 No $48.46 $96,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2005 3 Bed 1719 09/02/10 63 Yes $55.79 $95,900
DECKER HIGHLANDS 1976 3 Bed 817 08/17/10 Yes $116.28 $95,000
TRAIL ACRES 2002 3 Bed 1233 09/10/10 129 No $77.05 $95,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1984 3 Bed 1573 08/18/10 147 No $60.39 $95,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1977 2 Bed 1100 09/02/10 168 No $86.36 $95,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2002 3 Bed 1529 08/19/10 241 No $62.13 $95,000
BROOKSIDE 1965 3+Den 1226 09/02/10 164 No $77.41 $94,900
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2006 3 Bed 1491 08/20/10 99 No $62.81 $93,650
LELY VILLAS 1974 2 Bed 1030 08/27/10 75 No $90.78 $93,500
NAPLES MANOR LAKES 1996 3 Bed 1231 09/03/10 52 Yes $73.11 $90,000
BURDALE 1985 3 Bed 1141 09/09/10 90 Yes $77.13 $88,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1995 3 Bed 1085 08/27/10 81 Yes $79.26 $86,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1981 2 Bed 1266 08/16/10 116 No $67.93 $86,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1980 3 Bed 1599 08/18/10 99 No $53.16 $85,000
NAPLES MANOR 1999 3+Den 1408 08/20/10 73 Yes $58.59 $82,500
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2006 3 Bed 1299 08/31/10 344 No $63.51 $82,500
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2007 3 Bed 1230 08/19/10 77 No $65.45 $80,500
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1996 3 Bed 1048 09/07/10 86 Yes $76.34 $80,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1999 3 Bed 1372 08/19/10 281 No $58.31 $80,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1979 3+Den 1646 08/25/10 198 No $48.54 $79,900
PALM SPRINGS ESTATES 1969 3+Den 1515 08/30/10 117 Yes $50.50 $76,500
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2005 3 Bed 1799 08/26/10 44 Yes $41.97 $75,500
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1991 3 Bed 1496 09/06/10 44 Yes $50.27 $75,200
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1985 3 Bed 1194 08/30/10 47 Yes $62.81 $75,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2002 3 Bed 1308 08/27/10 66 No $57.34 $75,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1991 3 Bed 1244 08/26/10 25 Yes $60.25 $74,950
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1969 3 Bed 2205 09/10/10 48 Yes $33.56 $74,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1993 3 Bed 1517 08/16/10 115 No $48.12 $73,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1972 4 Bed 1888 09/13/10 22 Yes $38.40 $72,500
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1980 3 Bed 1142 08/23/10 45 Yes $63.05 $72,000
SPERLING 1965 1 Bed 600 08/23/10 31 Yes $119.17 $71,500
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2003 3 Bed 1624 08/25/10 79 Yes $43.72 $71,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1984 3 Bed 1148 08/25/10 37 Yes $60.71 $69,700
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2003 3 Bed 1480 09/02/10 26 Yes $45.95 $68,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1980 3 Bed 1156 09/15/10 90 Yes $57.09 $66,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1992 3 Bed 1437 09/10/10 40 Yes $45.23 $65,000
NAPLES MANOR LAKES 1976 3 Bed 1260 09/13/10 227 No $51.59 $65,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1989 3 Bed 1018 09/01/10 76 Yes $62.87 $64,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1984 3 Bed 1510 08/27/10 26 Yes $41.72 $63,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1979 3 Bed 1647 08/31/10 42 Yes $38.25 $63,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1979 3+Den 1018 08/26/10 48 Yes $60.90 $62,000
NAPLES MANOR 1986 3 Bed 1088 08/31/10 87 Yes $54.60 $59,400
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2000 3 Bed 1217 09/03/10 56 Yes $48.48 $59,000
NAPLES BETTER HOMES 2000 3 Bed 1224 09/08/10 99 Yes $48.20 $59,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 2001 3 Bed 1182 08/20/10 49 Yes $48.65 $57,500
NEW SUBDIVISION 1981 3 Bed 1144 08/20/10 95 Yes $49.83 $57,000
JUBILATION 2004 4 Bed 1494 08/30/10 74 Yes $36.81 $55,000
NAPLES MANOR LAKES 1980 2 Bed 1234 08/31/10 98 Yes $44.57 $55,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1992 2 Bed 1092 08/16/10 101 Yes $50.37 $55,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1967 3 Bed 1029 08/24/10 28 Yes $51.99 $53,500
NAPLES VILLAS 1964 3 Bed 1100 09/07/10 47 Yes $48.18 $53,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1977 2 Bed 1200 08/30/10 46 Yes $44.17 $53,000
NAPLES BETTER HOMES 1956 4+Den 2133 08/24/10 65 Yes $24.85 $53,000
GOLDEN GATE CITY 1974 3 Bed 1056 08/20/10 86 Yes $49.72 $52,500
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1989 3 Bed 1008 09/10/10 45 Yes $49.60 $50,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1996 3 Bed 1144 08/31/10 67 Yes $43.71 $50,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1992 4 Bed 1152 08/26/10 78 Yes $43.32 $49,900
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1984 3+Den 1392 09/15/10 Yes $34.48 $48,000
ACREAGE HEADER 1972 3 Bed 1008 08/25/10 28 Yes $42.66 $43,000
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 1991 2 Bed 1008 08/30/10 141 No $42.16 $42,500
ACREAGE HEADER 1940 4 Bed 1101 08/27/10 57 Yes $9.08 $10,000
Mark Weber is a Naples Realtor, Broker & Owner of White Sands Realty in Naples, Florida. He is a 30+ year resident of Naples and specializes in finding people Naples homes on or near the beach and waterfront. If you are interested in Naples real estate or have a question about this article please contact him through email. read more

Why We Excel As Naples Realtors

Why We Excel As Naples Realtors

When searching for Naples homes, keep in mind there are about 346 Naples real estate firms for you to choose from. Some specialize in rental properties or even commercial property, but not everyone is the same when it comes to the level of service and knowledge they provide. When you Google “Naples Realtors” we most often come out at the top of the pack,  but what truly makes makes White Sands Realty excel above our local real estate competitors?

#1. We Protect You.

Protecting the public is a Realtors #1 job. If we sell you absolutely nothing, we will have done our job correctly if along the way we stopped you from being taken advantage of. Unscrupulous sellers and shady lenders are just a few of the obstacles in the real estate market to be aware of. We also want you to get the best deal possible on the Naples home of your dreams. We won’t let you buy a bad deal. We will do everything we can to research the sold and available homes to find the comparable market value that is right in this buyers’ market. Our mission is for you to hire us as your Realtor for Life. In other words, we would rather sell you 2 or 3 homes over your lifetime than have you buy 1 home today that you are unhappy in. We want you to refer us to all your friends and family because you love your home and felt safe during the purchase or sale. Our future depends on your satisfaction and reviews of our performance as your Naples Realtor.

#2. We Listen.

Listening tWhite Sands Realtyo a buyer or seller’s needs, desires and requirements is paramount. If a Realtor doesn’t  hang on a client’s every word, he shouldn’t be in the business. Who likes it when a pushy car salesman tells you what car would fit your style and budget? Similarly, whenever I hear a real estate agent talking over his client and telling her he knows the perfect property she should make an offer on before even seeing it, I cringe. You know you best and it’s our job to listen intently to your likes and dislikes as we show you Naples properties, not to push you into something we think is best. Buyers are smart and they know what is best for them. A Realtors’ tastes and preferences don’t matter the slightest.

#3. Knowledge.

Really, what do you need a Realtor for if not for their local knowledge. Our knowledge and passing it on to our clients is what makes us stand out in the crowd.

I’ve been in Naples over 30 years. Along the way I’ve seen a lot of changes. Communities like the Vineyards and Pelican Bay were just on the drawing board when I arrived. I learned about waterfront homes by actually boating down the bays and coves of areas like Port Royal and Aqualane Shores. Learning the Naples waterfront and where larger sailboats and deep water yachts can dock and navigate to the Gulf of Mexico can be a daunting task. We know this area inside and out. Whether it’s beachfront, top golf communities, or new Naples homes, our knowledge benefits you in spades.

Our knowledge doesn’t stop there. We have extensive experience in contract negotiations; dealing with builders and working with title companies, lenders, property appraisers, contractors and home inspectors. Educating ourselves in each of these fields is vital to helping our clients have a smooth and seamless real estate transaction.

I can’t promise you that every Naples real estate transaction will be flawless – we are all imperfect to start with. What I can promise is that we go above and beyond to protect you, listen to you and depart every morsel of knowledge we have to overcome any bumps along the way. Our goal is to put a smile on your face that won’t go away that first night when you lay your head down on your pillow in your new Naples home. As you drift off to sleep we want your last thought to be, “I love this place!”

Mark Weber is a Naples Realtor, Broker & Owner of White Sands Realty in Naples, Florida. He is a 30+ year resident of Naples and specializes in finding people Naples homes on or near the beach and waterfront. If you are interested in Naples real estate or have a question about this article please contact him through email. read more