Dan & Linda Tublitz

1005 Island Drive Delray Beach, Florida
~A Direct Intracoastal Point Lot Estate in Delray Isle~

If you would like to reach us to take a tour of the neighborhood and visit nearby amenities, CALL Dan and Linda Tublitz at 561-289-0289 or email your questions to TheTublitz Advantage.



This Delray Isle home is located on a RARE Direct Intracoastal Point Lot just two blocks from the ocean in the Historic North Beach neighborhood of Delray Isle. Imagine having beach and the area's finest shopping and dining just steps away from your front door!

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This boater’s dream is set on a .36 acre cul-de-sac Intracoastal Point lot with 246 feet on the water. There is a 28 foot dock with davits and a recent SURVEY shows 84.34 feet of seawall on the canal side in case your boat needs a larger berth.


Watch the boats go by on the sparkling Intracoastal Waterway from nearly every vista! There's a lovely pool and patio surrounded by lush tropical landscaping for the ultimate in privacy. Lounge by your pool and watch the sunset, the only thing missing from your personal resort is the daquiri!

Whether you're a culinary "Rachel Ray" or a "Wolfgang Puck", this kitchen would delight any chef! The kitchen includes a hooded cooking island, stainless appliances, double oven, triple-width refrigerator-freezer and wine cooler. The cooking and entertaining options are endless...

This custom built Delray Isle home was built in 1969 and the kitchen and master bath were remodeled in 2006. This elegant Estate home was built using the finest finishes and materials that exude old world charm. Spacious rooms are appointed with parquet wood and marble flooring, exquisite millwork and plasterwork details and contain countless storage nooks, cabinets & fitted closets.

There are three en-suite bedrooms in this Delray Isle Estate including two guest suites...perfect for visitors or even your Mother-In-Law. The over-sized master suite includes a mirrored dressing room, snack nook with mini fridge, large closets and a master bath with elegant marble finishes.

Entertaining guests doesn't get much sweeter than this... In addition to a huge butler's pantry off the kitchen, the oh so convenient "bar room" is situated between the large screened lanai and the living room, with open access to both inside and outside entertainment areas. The water views of the Intracoastal from this enormous lanai are amazing.

Want to see more? Take a Visual Tour of this stunning estate!

If you would like to reach us to take a tour of the neighborhood and visit nearby amenities, CALL Dan and Linda Tublitz at 561-289-0289 or email your questions to TheTublitz Advantage.

February 10, 2012 ~ Boca Raton, FL

Dear Diary,
Wow! Who knew having a Virtual Assistant was going to be so much fun...or have so many unique challenges. I decided to keep a diary with our new Virtual Assistant and share it with the blogging community.

My husband Dan and I are full-time residential Realtors living in Boca Raton.

We are really gearing up our business now that the economy is starting to recover in South Florida and needed help with marketing, especially learning how to make social media work for us. Jennifer Oliver had the exact talents we were looking for. The only problem was that we are based in South Florida with RE/MAX Services and Jennifer is in Nashville, Tennessee.

ARE WE CRAZY???

Little did we know how easily the start up would go. Having the right technology made all the difference in getting our Virtual Assistant up and running quickly.

Problem One - How do we communicate without spending a fortune on the phone bills? Don’t you just love these prehistoric phones? I think Dan and I were on a conference call with Wilma and Fred Flintstone!

Solution - We got Jennifer her own Skype account.

Problem Two - How do we set work priorities and keep track of what our Virtual Assistant is doing?

Solution - Dan and Jennifer use Google Calendars to keep track of tasks. Much of the time I email priorities to Jennifer, she then adds them to her calendar. At the end of each day she highlights the completed tasks in red and moves any uncompleted tasks over to the next day. Dan can pull up the calendar on his phone or email to keep track of how the days are progressing.

Problem Three - How do we share real estate-related documents but keep our own files private?

Solution - The answer is Dropbox.
Signing up for Dropbox was the smartest move we’ve made in years. We’ve got access to documents, photos, etc. on our computers, Ipad and our phones. Setting up our Virtual Assistant Jennifer with access only to specific folders was a piece of cake. Now we all access the same files which automatically sync in just seconds.

We got through our first week together with a few minor glitches and misunderstandings but we made serious progress moving all of us up the learning curve.

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February 10, 2012 ~ Nashville, TN

Dear Diary,
I first met Dan and Linda when I lived in Boca Raton and was working for the RE/MAX Services as Director of Marketing.

I completed some print marketing projects for them which gave me a one-up on the look and feel of their marketing campaigns and brand image. When I relocated to Nashville, I stayed in touch with Dan and Linda and helped them with a few projects. I was thrilled when they selected me as their Marketing Coordinator / Virtual Assistant.

Google Calenders has been a great way for us all to keep track of schedules and tasks. I don’t so much use it as a clock, but more of a task list. When an assignment isn’t completed on Monday, I drag and drop it onto Tuesday, etc... The Tublitz’s may log into the GMail account we’ve set up to view the calendar anytime online or via smart phones.






I work from my home office and whereas Olivia is a fantastic personal assistant, my office needed more..

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There is a lot of market research involved in this position and the constant popping open of windows and sliding from tab to tab in my browser was highly inefficient. I needed a second monitor and Dan and Linda were happy to help out.

We all knew there would some challenges along the way, yet we were all optimistic that we could all further ourselves with this new-found working relationship. II had seven year’s experience working as a Realtor’s assistant so I was already familiar with the in’s and out’s of the real estate industry, i.e. the MLS system, client needs, ActiveRain, print and online marketing, tax records, CMA’s, etc… This made the transition to working with the Tublitz team quite smooth. I cannot imagine becoming a Virtual Assistant to a real estate agent without previous experience in the industry. Going in ‘cold’ is just not an option.

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THE SHORES AT BOCA RATON

If you would like to reach us to take a tour of the neighborhood and nearby amenities, CALL US AT 561-289-0289 or send your questions to THE TUBLITZ ADVANTAGE. To view homes currently for sale in the neighborhood click The Shores at Boca Raton.

Are you a first time buyer? The Shores at Boca Raton has the perfect home for you including ones that are exceptionally affordable. The BRENTWOOD is very popular with buyers who only need three bedrooms. The CARLYLE is a 2,376 sq ft one-story plan with four bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. There is an expanded CARLYLE which bumps the living room out an extra ten feet and has 2500 sq ft of living space. Below is the Brentwood Model.

Another affordable model is the DORCHESTER, a two-story home with 2579 sq ft. This plan works great for a family with small children because the master suite is upstairs and two additional bedrooms are just down the hall. The dramatic living room has a two-story volume ceiling and lots of glass to fill the home with light.

Are you a buyer who needs two master suites? The two-story JAYMONT might be just the right plan for you. This five bedroom, three and a half bath home has 3,086 sq ft under air. There's a first-floor master suite with two walk-in closets and a large master bath PLUS a second floor master suite. That suite has a 20x12 bedroom and it's own full bath. This is the Jaymont model.

Are you a buyer who likes to entertain? The Shores at Boca Raton has three one-story plans that could work for you. The EATON is the perfect house for a get together with it's large living room, formal dining room and island kitchen that's open to the family room. Another model that's perfect for large parties is the FAIRMONT. Imagine a 23'x21' living room plus a huge covered patio. Only a few were built, but the KENSINGTON model has a terrific open plan that flows from a formal entertaining area to a more casual one. Here is an elegant Fairmont model.

Are you a buyer who needs a lot of bedrooms? Check out the IMPERIAL with five bedrooms and a loft and over 3300 sq ft. One of the bedroom suites is on the first floor and is perfect for a family member who wants a shower instead of a tub and no stairs to climb. The DORCHESTER V is another plan with 5 bedrooms and just under 3000 sq ft. Below is a beautiful Imperial model.

Are you a buyer who loves courtyard homes? The largest model at The Shores at Boca Raton is the HAMPTON COURT, a fabulous two story, 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath home plus a guest house. There's a second floor "prince" or "princess" suite, a loft or 6th bedroom and even a three-car garage.

If you would like to reach us to take a tour of the neighborhood and nearby amenities, CALL US AT 561-289-0289 or send your questions to THE TUBLITZ ADVANTAGE. To view homes currently for sale in the neighborhood click The Shores at Boca Raton.

THE SHORES AT BOCA RATON

Click here to see HOMES FOR SALE in The Shores or call us at 561-289-0289 for your own personalized tour of the neighborhood and nearby amenties. EMAIL your questions if you would like to learn more about The Shores at Boca Raton

You're going to love living at The Shores at Boca Raton! Located just outside the entrance to the award-winning 848 acre South County Regional Park, everything you enjoy about the Florida lifestyle is nearby. We live in The Shores and can't wait to see the sun rise over the lakes as we take our morning walk. There are 324 homes in the community and a large recreation center. Come take a look and see just what makes this neighborhood so special.

Built by Kenco Communities in the mid-1990's, The Shores at Boca Raton has the amenities you expect in Boca's finest neighborhoods. An active homeowner's association and an on-site manager insure that The Shores continues to show its pride of ownership. Drive throught the manned entry gate and you'll see the lush tropical landscaping, tall palm trees, flowers and attractive street lighting.

Residents of all ages love 7,000 square-foot recreational, social and fitness center especially the heated pool and spa. Take a look at that sparkling pool and imagine swimming laps, bringing the kids for a fun-filled afternoon pool-side or an impromtu pizza party under the covered patio.

The beautifully decorated party room is frequently in use for neighborhood and private gatherings. All the big furniture gets moved out and lots of tables, chairs and buffet tables are moved in for special events. Welcome brunches, holiday pot luck dinners, Fourth of July barbecues, Halloween Costume parties...there's always something happening at The Shores.

Right next to the party room is the full kitchen...perfect for catered events or to keep those pot luck dishes warm!

We are avid fans of the fully-equipped fitness room which has treadmills, elipitical trainers, seated bikes, rowing machine, strength-training equipment, free weights, two benches, steps with risers and fitness balls and a stretching machine.

For such a small community, The Shores at Boca Raton really has an awesome fitness facility! After your workout, you can change in the locker room and unwind in the steam room, relax in the outdoor spa or take a swim in the heated pool.

For our youngest Shores residents, there is The Shores Kid's Club, a separate clubhouse stocked with toys and games, kid-sized furniture and its own kitchen, boy's and girl's rest rooms and a fenced-in playground. This is the perfect place for play dates and birthday parties.

But that's not all...there's also six lighted tennis courts and a basketball court. The Shores at Boca Raton residents participate in tennis leagues and outside instructors come to the tennis center to give lessons.

Click here to see HOMES FOR SALE in The Shores or call us at 561-289-0289 for your own personalized tour of the neighborhood and nearby amenties. EMAIL your questions if you would like to learn more about The Shores at Boca Raton.