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Putting the ‘Wow’ into Your Open House

Get ready. Get set. Go. Your house is on the market. Are you ready to show? Have you done everything you’ve needed to open the proverbial floodgates?

House is clean. Check.

Notices sent. Check.

Social media strategy set. Check.

Coordination with realtors in play. Check.

Here’s the thing: If you’re putting your home on the market in the Tampa or St. Pete area, you are going to get traffic—both via digital home tours and in-person. Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg is among the most attractive home markets in the country right now. That is not going to be an issue at all.

The thing you want in your corner—the part of the process that really kicks everything into gear—is that “wow” factor. What does your home offer that no other home…

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How to Prepare for an Open House

How do you get your home "tour" ready? That is the question. And while the answer still centers on the age-old premises of cleaning and decluttering, some of the strategies and techniques for Tampa and St. Pete home sellers have transformed over the past few years.

You need to move fast. Let people know. Get your real estate agent involved. Show that your house can be the foundation for the next owner's legacy. Each of those are vital pieces to the puzzle.

Some of the changes—that transformation—come as a result of the recent pandemic. So while you can still have prospective buyers stroll through an open house, the whole home tour process continues to move more digital.

More real estate agents are doing virtual tours, which rely heavily on social…

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15 Homes For Sale With The Best Kitchens For Preparing Your Thanksgiving Dinner

It’s the holiday season and there is much to be grateful for! With Thanksgiving day just around the corner, you will be THANKFUL for these kitchens as you prepare your holiday meals. Here are 15 homes for sale with the best kitchens for preparing your Thanksgiving dinner:

3408 W El Prado Boulevard | Tampa

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5129 W Neptune Way | Tampa

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175 2nd Street S #P-17 | St. Petersburg

View Property Details | Listed by Liz Heinkel & Sofia Beigel

1115 Bayshore Boulevard | Tampa

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15501 Lake Magdalene Boulevard | Tampa

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Smith & Associates Real Estate Wins Inman Golden I Club Award

Stephen Gay Group awarded “Best Sales & Marketing Campaign for a Luxury Property” on the Jeter Home Sale 

Smith & Associates Real Estate is pleased to announce their first-ever 2021 Inman Golden I Club Award. The award is the highest honor in luxury real estate and is awarded to the country’s top luxury agents and brokers. Often awarded to brokerages located in top tier cities, like Los Angeles, San Francisco or New York City, Smith is the only brokerage firm in Tampa Bay ever to be recognized for the prestigious award. 

The Stephen Gay Group earned the honor of “Best Sales & Marketing Campaign for a Luxury Property 2021.” Stephen Gay represented Derek and Hannah Jeter in selling their waterfront estate on Davis Islands. The home set a record for…

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Luxury Real Estate Interior Design Trends

What are the top luxury real estate interior design trends for 2021?

Elevating our homes through sumptuous interior design brings new life and vitality to your favorite spaces. The focus in 2021 is about indulging all the senses with pops of color, textures, items, and areas that spark joy and awe. Combining a curated look with your individual and unique touches lifts an interior’s mood and gives your space more timeless appeal.

Luxury real estate interior design trends emphasize artistic elements throughout the home. Think sculptural furniture, statement lighting, and art and murals that invite your gaze. Design your space with a nod to your favorite vacations and hotels with the comforts and refinements you appreciate the most, especially in the…

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Westminster Presbyterian Church Sells For $1,475,000

Historic Church Property in the Old Northeast Neighborhood 

A one-hundred-year-old church and it’s property in the desirable Old Northeast neighborhood in St Petersburg has been sold. The Westminster Presbyterian Church, consisting of two parcels of land, one with the church property and the other a separate parking lot across the alley to the south, has been sold by Patrick & Chris Calhoon of the Calhoon Commercial Group of Smith & Associates Commerical Real Estate. 

The property, owned by The Presbytery of Tampa Bay, Inc., encompasses 7 lots on a little over 1 acre of land in the Old Northeast. The building had a Landmark Historic Designation placed on it by the City of St Petersburg in early 2020 which prohibited any demolition of the structure…

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Best Luxury Real Estate Patios In Florida

Luxury real estate patios are essential for relaxation, staycations, entertaining, and during these pandemic times is a great extension of your home office. In Florida, we can use our patios year-round and homes for sale in Tampa Bay offer a wide range of luxury outdoor spaces to help you soak in the sun as well as protect you from the elements in style. Whether you are a city dweller looking for the perfect patio balcony or want more room to spread out with multiple patios and luxurious environments, there are incredible oases waiting for you to call home.

As a must-have home trend, patios are great spaces to work, lounge, and enjoy your life more. Elements that create a great luxury patio include outdoor kitchens and bars, water…

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What’s In Store For Clearwater Luxury Real Estate?

Incredible waterfront views, spacious luxe interiors, and resort-style amenities. All these and more stunning features can be yours when it comes to Clearwater luxury real estate, but you’ll need to act fast due to the demand for these residences. Year over year, sales, prices, and cash buyers have increased, according to the Pinellas Realtor Organization. Inventory is down over this same period last year, signaling that homes are selling more quickly than new ones coming on the market.

The City of Clearwater has invested a lot of time, effort, and money into revitalizing the area. For example, the Imagine Clearwater Master Plan is in the midst of redeveloping Coachman Park for $15 million to construct a garden, 4,000 seat amphitheater, playground,…

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Florida’s Most Significant Home Sells In Hillsborough County

“The Oaks,” a magnificent sprawling country estate situated on Lake Thonotosassa has sold. Smith & Associates Real Estate was responsible for both sides of the sale.

“With the market being so hot and Tampa’s allure as a top city for relocations, we knew this signature property was going to move. Not only is it one of the largest homes in Hillsborough County, but it sits on one of the most idyllic lakeside settings with meticulous care to every element of the architectural design,” says Bob Glaser Smith & Associates Real Estate.

Four contiguous properties were acquired to form the 36-acre estate with over 36,362 square feet of living space and 1,278 feet of lake frontage. The main home offers 22,120 square feet of living space, a Texas limestone…

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