Bill & Barbara Jo - Florida Realty Professional - AHWD

About Us:

Bill comes from a long line of Florida natives. He was born in Naples and has lived most of his life on Florida's Gulf Coast. Bill got his MA up in Boston and lived in that area for a few years before returning back to his favorite place in the sun - Florida!

Prior to devoting all of his time to real estate, Bill dealt with international investment management. His contacts all over the world have continued to be a marketing asset. He takes semi-annual international marketing trips to present our local listings to foreign investors.

Barbara-Jo grew up in South Tampa and attended the University of South Florida where she obtained her MA in Social Science Education. After living in Europe for 17 years it was time to come back to the States and enter the teaching field in Pinellas County.

While in Europe I learned to speak German, which is an asset in this business. Needless to say, those years overseas provided a diverse business background. All of this adds to our teams international marketing abilities.

We are here for you 24/7! If you have questions regarding 1031 Exchanges or Self Directed IRAs, we are only a phone call away!

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Areas of Expertise

Both Bill and Barbara-Jo have completed the National Association of Realtors At Home With Diversity certification training. We feel that this and the many other trainings we constantly complete affords us the ability to perform at a higher level of competency. We look forward to working with you!

As of January 2008, Bill has taken and passed the real estate broker examination! We are constantly increasing our knowledge base so we can offer superior service to our clients.

Testimonials

I would like to include a testimonial from a young lady that I assisted in finding that perfect home which included a home for her pets.

"Barbara-Jo was there for me at all hours of the day and night, assisting in finding the right home! It was not an easy thing either, since I was moving with a couple of cats and a large dog. I needed a home with a fenced yard in a neighborhood that is pet tolerant, which I have come to realize is not everywhere!

After weeks of searching, we found a wonderful home built in the 1920's that had been totally remodeled inside and out! New carpeting, new kitchen and bathrooms! Brand new air-conditioning! Large shade trees! The garage was not attached, but it was large and the yard was beyond belief!

Barbara-Jo was there for me throughout the inspection process and even after the final closing she came over to visit! I love my new home, which is the first home I have ever owned! If and when I decide to move to another place, you can be sure I will contact Barbara-Jo to assist me once again."

This was written by Corinna H. shortly after she moved into her home. She is currently in the market again and I am assisting her all the way!

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The following testimonial was received from Heather C., Loan Officer at Third Federal Bank in North Olmsted, Ohio:

This has been the smoothest deal for me this month. You have been a real pleasure to work with. I have never had a realtor be so on top of things the way you have been. I look forward to working with you in the future.

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STEPHANIE & I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND TIME FOR HELPING US FIND OUR HOME!! I KNOW YOU SPENT A LOT OF YOUR TIME WITH US WHILE WE WERE IN FLORIDA FOR ONLY 4 DAYS. HOWEVER YOU WERE THERE FOR US AND WE FOUND WHAT WE WANTED! WHEN WE STARTED LOOKING FOR A HOME IN YOUR AREA, WE WENT UNDER GOOGLE AND FOUND YOUR WEBSITE. IT WAS VERY HELPFUL AND UNDERSTANDING.

AFTER MONTHS OF REVIEWING ALL THE LISTINGS, WE WERE FINALLY READY TO MAKE THAT CALL TO YOU FOR ALL THOSE SHOWINGS( SORRY THERE WAS SO MANY). AFTER THE FIRST DAY OUT OF FOUR, WE KNEW THAT YOU WERE GOING TO BE OUR REALTOR. YOU WERE VERY HELPFUL AND NEVER PUT ANY PRESSURE ON US TO BUY ANY HOUSE.

WHEN WE ARRIVED BACK HOME, WE CALLED YOU AND NEGOTIATED AN OFFER WITH THE SELLER. AFTER THE AGREEMENT WAS MADE, THE HOUSE WAS OURS IN APPROX. 3 WEEKS. MY BANK CALLED ME AND TOLD ME TO TELL YOU IF YOU HAVE A CUSTOMER THAT NEEDS A HOME LOAN TO PLEASE CALL HER. SHE SAID THAT YOU WERE THE BEST AND MOST ORGANIZED REALTOR THAT SHE EVER DEALT WITH.

I WANT TO THANK YOU ALSO FOR HELPING ME GET INSPECTIONS THAT I WAS NOT AWARE OF BEFORE BUYING A HOUSE. YOU SEEMED TO HAVE MADE BUYING OUR HOUSE SO EASY! WILL YOU PLEASE THANK YOUR PARTNER BILL FOR HIS HELP. I KNOW THAT STEPHANIE & I WERE ASKING A LOT OF QUESTIONS TO BOTH OF YOU AT THE SAME TIME. BILL SEEMED VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE OF BUYING A HOME IN FLORIDA.

AGAIN THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!

DOUGLAS & STEPHANIE LEWANDOWSKI

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Just a big "Thank You" for all you did for us.

In November, 2006 we received a phone call from Barbarajo regarding the sale of our home in Punta Gorda, Florida. We met with her the next day, and her personality was outstanding. We knew the selling market was slow, but Barbarajo never once looked at that or said to us "You know that the market is bad." She listed our home and within one month had an open house.

The home was busy with prospective purchasers, but no offers. Barbarajo continued to market our home in the newspaper, radio and flyers, etc. In August, Barbarajo came to our home with a couple that were visiting the area. We had an offer the next day. The house was sold 3 days later.

Barbarajo never gave up on our adventure and our dream to move to Tennessee. Whatever, she did she would notify us through phone calls, voice mails, emails, etc..... If we had questions, she would answer them. Although the market is slow, she never gives up and always has the good insight for the future.

Again thank you for everything you did for us and for becoming a wonderful friend in the process.

James and Annette Graley

PS: We will miss you!

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This testimonial comes from Renee. Her family was 4 months behind on their mortgage and had a second mortgage too! The bank was about to foreclose when she called us and asked for help. She had had two deaths in the family during the last year and both she and her husband had their hours at work reduced.

We were able to negotiate with her mortgage company, get the second mortgage forgiven, the payments lowered and the outstanding penalties added on to the end of the loan. They are able to remain in their home!!!

Here is what Renee has to say:

"I was at my wits end, I called Exit Realty and Bill and Barbara Jo came to my

home and spoke with my husband and myself in a caring and concerned manner.

They didn't try to push us into a sale or coerce us into signing papers we didn't

understand, or try to make themselves richer and leave us homeless. They

wanted to know what was the plan if we had one or not. Once we explained our

situation to the both of them they began to act.

Thanks to Bill and Barbara Jo's strong negotiating skills I am now able to live in the

home of my dreams."

It gives you a good feeling, knowing you saved someone their home!!!

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Barbara Jo & Bill made the process of purchasing my first home and getting a SHIP loan a breeze! They made my dream of owning my own home a reality!!! Thanks guys!!!

Kevin Phillips, Port Charlotte

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