Carol Zingone, Beaches Expert, Northeast FL

My Background:

I worked for years in the advertising industry, as sales reps for radio, television and outdoor, and as media director for advertising agencies before actualizing my childhood dream of being a Realtor.

I achieved my GRI and SRES designations in 2007 while leading the local Beaches Realtor group weekly in Jacksonville Beach, FL. I am very active in our local Board, serving on the Legislative and RPAC committes. I'm also on the local Board of Directors and the FAR Board for three years starting in 2008. I am very active in the Chamber of Commerce, serving on the Membership Task Force Committe, and other networking groups, both locally and regionally. In 2008, I became a Broker Associate. In 2009, I also completed my training in several areas of short sales, including: Loss Mitigation Certification, and Short Sales, Foreclosures, REO's. I'm honored to have been selected as Realtor of The Year, 2009, for the NorthEast Florida Assocation of Realtors. I also achieved my Certified Distressed Property Expert in 2010, which will allows me to help homeowners who need to sell to salvage their financial situation.

Originally hailing from New Jersey, I am now quite at home in the South, where I have been for the past 20 years. I am allowed to share my home with three rescued cats: Yoda, Gizmo, & Charley, in exchange for feeding them and opening the door frequently. They will occasionally bring me their idea of "gifts" as well.

Areas of Expertise

All of the Beach areas of Jacksonville, including Atlantic, Neptune, Jacksonville Beach, as well as Ponte Vedra, Ponte Vedra Beach, and Jacksonville.

I've worked with military relocations, seniors, first time homebuyers, vacation/second home buyers, and investors.

Success Stories

Dear Carol,

I wanted to thank you for helping me sell my house in less than 4 months and help me buy my new condo ON THE SAME DAY!

You managed the process smoothly, and kept all parties informed of what items were completed, and what items still needed to be done in order to make our closing date.

You saved me at least $400 on a termite bond that was not my responsibility: I really appreciate your eye for detail here, as another agent may have been persuaded into believing it was my responsibility.

Michael

Carol,

Thank you so much for the housewarming gift cards, and lunch on moving day. More than anything, thank you for helping me find this house and getting me through the process of buying it. The whole experience was AMAZING! I've been in my house for a week, and absolutely love it (even cutting the grass!). Hope to stay in touch, maybe get some drinks now! Thank you - Erin

Carol,

We cannot being to thank you for all of your help and guidance on buying our first home together. From the beginning to the end, you were helpful and patient with us while trying to find the right place to call our own. It can be quite a stressful experience, but your remained optimistic and supportive through it all and reassured us of the chaotic normalcy. Your knowledge and experience weere unsurpassed and your thoroughness proved to be invaluable. Thank you for making this such a positive experience - I would recommend you to anyone in search of life's homeowner pleasures!

Misty & John

You did it!

I know it was not your "typical" listing and it was your contacts and perseverance that made this happen.

Okay, truly, you are the Realtor to the Stars (me being a star of course...) and I'm more relieved than I can say to have that burden off of me. And also that there's a couple who is going to give it some much needed love rather than level it. That makes me feel so much better about the transaction and I look forward to seeing what they do with the place-it has the potential to be so precious.

Basically, you rock.

Thanks, Carol. Hope to see you soon, D.

Carol,

Thank you for all your hard work for making the process of buying my first home easy. You really took the time to work with me and my schedule and get the necessaries done on time.

I'm all settled now in my new place and looking at all the spot to fill in with furniture. All my furniture that I had seems to not fit in and also they have shrunk from the time it got to my new place. But my thank yous and my appreciation did not shrink.

Wow I had really good people on my side chanting for the closing to happen. And you were ONE of them that stood up and clapped as I was signing. From the bottom of my heart I would like to tell you I appreciate you and your hard work and for helping me close on July 15th. When I didn't know it was possible, You made it happen for me.

I'm glad when I called the prudential office, I met you and you were available the same day to see me.

Thank you very much for everything.

Ginie