I Just Closed My First "Site Unseen" Transaction Since 2005!

Naples, Florida buyers are definitely feeling more confident about our Naples, Florida real estate market. So much in fact that my latest buyer purchased his Naples condo without actually seeing it before he closed. Now I must admit, it wasn't a super big deal...ok it was very small for Naples, Florida standards but it isn't the size that counts for this post, it's the confidence.

Once touted as "The Most Overpriced Market On The Planet" or some crazy nonsense like that by some of the national "who cares" media sources, Naples, Florida is seeing quite a bit of activity from our greatest fans.

What deems someone to be considered a Naples, Florida "great fan".

Let me break it down for you:

1. They know Naples, Florida...and they LOVE it.

2. They know Naples has seen a better day in real estate but they don't hold it against her...ie. Feel emotionally disenchanted by what she has to offer.

3. They may not know Naples but after about 15 minutes of conversation, they "get Naples". If further education is required...they are probably not a "Naples greatest fan" and they may never "get" Naples.

4. They are not easily swayed even with the oodles of negative press about our town with our lovely local paper doing just about whatever it takes to "sell papers", Naples greatest fans tend to shut their ears when it comes to too much drama about our marketplace.

So how do you spot a "Naples Greatest Fan"? You can find them all over 5th Avenue and 3rd Street either dining in our restaurants or shopping in our stores. But, you can easier identify them right at about sunset on any street close to the beach. I've been riding my bike down Gulfshore Boulevard the last couple of nights and I've never noticed how many people come out about that time to take a short stroll to the beach to say farewell to another beautiful Naples day by enjoying our magnificent sunsets. Truly spectacular and....if you think it's just another sunset and there will be one tomorrow...you may not be a "Naples Greatest Fan".

A Great Naples fan is also not someone who will give up their property easily. Even when the market is not at it's peak, many sellers have a mindset that if the sale doesn't happen today, that's ok, it's seasonand if at the worst it means they get to enjoy their own Naples home or condo, well....that's ok for them too because those special Naples properties come at a price and many will wait for theirs.

For me, I am one of Naples, Florida's greatest fans. I've lived here for nearly 6 years and never grow tired of weary of her beauty!

If you'd like a piece of Naples, Florida, be sure to give me a shout and allow me to introduce you to some of the best Naples, Florida real estate!