This question was actually searched on Bing.com sometime earlier this morning according to my web statistics and since I thought it was such a curious question, I'm going to answer it here.
Is It Better To Come To Naples Florida In November Or December?
Of course without knowing the full objective of the person who's asking I'll make a few assumptions but encourage all of you who have questions like this about real estate anywhere to simply contact a smart real estate expert who can define your answer after knowing the source of your curiosity.
Naples Florida Seasonal activity is largely dependent on the weather and economy so when the snow starts blowing up north and if the money is flowing Naples can see a great influx of seasonal traffic as early as October but typically activity will gradually ramp up starting in October or November and increase steadily til January when we are considered in high season.
October and November can be considered a couple of the best months to visit Naples because of a handful of reasons.
There are other excellent reasons why October and November are excellent months to come to Naples Florida like:
So if you too are wondering when the best time to come to Naples is...come early and stay late...a topic for a future blog post! :)
Best Regards,
Shannon Lefevre, PA
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Quail West Naples Florida is a FABULOUS golf course community that had seen its fair share of bumps and bruises when the economy went south. Ginn Development the entity who purchased the remainder of the development back in 2005 lost their interest in Quail West due to bankruptcy earlier this year. Quail West in fact was one of the first golf communities to endure some hard core drama but another group legally called QW 2009 Investors LLC purchased the development in April of this year and although there are still some clouds of uncertainty it appears the skies are beginning to clear and the sun is starting to shine once again!
There have been a total of 5 closed sales in Quail West so far this year with another 3 homes currently pending contract. That may not seem like alot but there were only 8 homes that sold last year, 5 in 2007 and 4 in 2006 according to the Naples area MLS and it looks like interest is picking up for sure!
The extra traffic is of no big surprise if you take a deeper look. Pricing has become so outstanding in Quail West it's making it almost impossible for smart people to shy away. In fact, the couple I assisted just this past month searched high and low before deciding on a model home located in Quail West. He is the Chief Financial Officer for a large company and searched high and low making his selection with precision. They made an offer in Pelican Marsh and one advertised as a short sale in Quail West before finally getting a tremendous deal on the home they purchased. It proves that diligence can pay off if you pay attention to facts and figures for sure! Now this isn't to suggest the club is without problems. There's still some tweeking going on but the risk is certainly minimized when you look at the prices on some of these properties.
Currently there are 40 Quail West homes (just over a 4 year inventory) and although some of these aren't what I could consider "deals" there are still some tremendous deals to be had not to mention some truly exceptional and unique homes. The other factor is that most of these beautiful homes are located on extraordinary lots. It's difficult, in some cases impossible, to find newer homes in Naples located on spacious lots without having to sacrifice for location or amenities.
Talking about lots...there are currently 37 Quail West lots for sale some of which have been grandfathered in which may mean you're not required to have a membership to the golf club (if golf isn't your cup of tea) and/or use a preferred builder. At one time you couldn't find anything for under $300,000 (if memory serves) and today you can buy a lot bigger than a half acre in Quail West for just a bit over $100,000! You'll want to get on that too if you want to capture the best deal!. One is currently pending and another has already closed.
For more information regarding Quail West, give me a shout! I'm happy to assist!
Best Regards,
Shannon Lefevre, PA
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Did anyone else catch the article in the US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT about America's 10 Best Undervalued Places To Live? I'm so excited because Naples Florida was named number 3!
Here's the full article here:
America's 10 Best Undervalued Places To Live
Now this might be news to you but let me tell you something, your friends are already on to it! I showed a family yesterday from Chicago who came down a few years back when prices couldn't be justified...they're back because they think purchasing here is the smart thing to do. In fact, he sent me a list of Naples listings to see while they were here and I was overwhelmed at the number of listings that were already under contract!
Naples Florida property values are already on the rise so if you've been waiting for the market to hit bottom, I'd get on it if I were you!
Oh and by the way, it's been a long time since my last post and before you get to thinkin I've been slacking off this summer I'm happy to announce I had my baby boy! He's doing great and arrived on June 28th weighing in at a sweet 7lbs, 11ozs! I'll do a full post on him next!
With 6 million more to sell to reach my goal this year, that means I'm open for business! If you're ready to purchase in Naples, give me a shout!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
Oh heck, some of you know I can't just let the picture speak for itself. This one is of Port Royal Naples Florida. Boating through this neighborhood at sunset is truly a treat especially during season when most of the owners are occupying their properties. The Naples Princess (no that's not me, it's a boat) offers sunset cruises through here at affordable prices. It's worth the price of admission and you can do cocktails/hors d'oeuvres or the full dinner option!
If you'd rather skip the cruise and just reside here instead, give me a call. Prices start at just $2,595,000...that's a bargain considering you couldn't tip toe into Port Royal for less than $4,000,000 just a few short years ago!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
For those of you who don't know, Naples Florida is widely considered a luxury location and although not every area is expensive, some Naples golf communities and most Naples beach communities are expensive and considered luxurious locations. Although Naples proper isn't considered massive in size, Collier County is quite large and for one to consider themselves an expert for the entire county is simply unrealistic and here's why:
There are currently:
Being a specialist means knowing your trade! That means the agent is familiar with much of the inventory and possess a great working knowledge of current property values, negotiating trends and maybe even have a solid network of other Realtors or vendors who are also familiar with the area as well and who can help assist with details and/or negotiations on contracts.
How valuable is the agent who specializes nowhere but goes where ever the buyer and or seller may take them? Not much...that's why you'll find the most successful Realtors in Naples do not go everywhere. The most successful agents work just a handful of areas because they know those areas very well and can provide a real service to their buyers and sellers.
Typically you'll find Naples luxury Realtors do most of their business west of Tamiami Trail (that's the main corridor that lines the beach) although it isn't uncommon to find some experts who specialize in one neighborhood and that is ALL they service. There are also a handful of agents who have chosen specific Naples golf communities off the beach corridor as their area of specialization. It's a choice they make to insure they have the knowledge and expertise to be the best. Most buyers want to work with the best therefore there is a very strategic plan and sometimes expensive price to pay when agents determine a finite market and go after it while passing up on business in other locations.
This brings me to the interesting conversation I had with someone today about Realtors and consumer perception.
He was telling me a story about how he had a seller he needed to refer to one of his Realtor clients. He picked Realtor "B" because...I am less than 2 weeks away from having a baby and because Realtor "C" said, "she doesn't work that area"....as he rolls his eyes. I asked him if he knew why she said that because what he thought and what she was really saying were two different things. He told me he thought she must think "she's above" working that price range...
Here's what I said next. This isn't a matter of being "above" anything. Realtor "C" specializes in a completely different market and for her to accept business in a market she doesn't know means she needs to either learn it so she can be of SERVICE (which can take a good amount of time) or be an idiot and not provide a great service. She could've easily said, sure...and then performed a crappy job for his client.
Us Realtors see this EVERYDAY and believe it or not, some of us have made a conscious decision to be part of the solution!
Buyers do not want to work with agents who do not know what they're showing and do not know how to negotiate.
Sellers do not want to list their homes with agents who do not know how to sell it and do not have the network of people to help them do it.
So the next time you hear a Realtor say, "I'd love to help you out with that but I'm not the one for the job....
On the flip side of that the next time you ask an agent if they cover the whole State in which they have their license...their license may go that far but the intelligence doesn't. If you want to hire a Jack Of All Trades...well...You'll Get A Master At None!
Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!
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Naples Florida Real Estate including information about Naples Florida homes, condos and lifestyle properties along with other Naples Florida real estate happenings. Smart Girl, Great Results!
My real estate career began in the fall of 1996 in a resort community located forty-five minutes southwest of Fort Worth, Texas. After nearly six years and achieving the 8th highest volume producing REALTOR in Granbury, we moved to Naples Florida. Gorgeous white sandy beaches, lush tropical vegetation and the most wonderful sunsets in the world are just part of the charm that makes selling Naples effortless and enjoyable.
To be a Naples Realtor in the Naples real estate market takes a great deal of tenacity. My enthusiasm for my career and the pleasure experienced from a job well done keeps me on the cutting edge of providing excellent service. What makes me happiest is performing like a star for my clients. This is my passion and the reason why becomming a great Naples Florida Realtor was a natural process.
There is a great deal to consider when purchasing property especially if you're purchasing in a market you're not familiar with. With my experience, I know all the right questions to ask so I can insure you're locating properties that best fit your requirements and also clue you in on aspects you may not have considered. Not all buyers are purchasing for the same reason. If you're an investor, typically, your eye is on the bottom line. Looking for a vacation getaway? Enjoyment and location may be more important to you. Raising a family and want to be close to a specific school? No problem! I can easily help you identify what your objective is and help you accomplish your goal even if you may not know exactly what your goal is.
Here are additional services you can expect when choosing me to assist you with your purchase:
Automatic Property Notification: It has never been easier to find a property you can get excited about. Simply fill out a quick property profile and relax! Listings fitting your description will be automatically e-mailed to you as often as every day or weekly. When a property peaks your interest, give me a shout and we'll make arrangements to see it. Please give me as much notice possible so I can make arrangements for your properties of interest to be available. Set up Automatic Property Notification
Extensive Market Knowledge: I know my market! I help you make the best purchasing decision by giving you the run down about prices, locations, general market expectations and so forth. In fact, if I don't know it, I don't do it but I know somebody else who does and I will happily share that contact information with you. Why? Who want's to work with someone less than an expert...furthermore who wants to be less than an expert at what they do?
Excellent Negotiating Skills: I can save you time, money and frustration by offering information that will help you land the best deal with the best terms. It's important to have someone on your side that can assist you. Sometimes agents mistake negotiations with a "lose-lose" mentality. Unrealistic negotiation expectations or clueless business savvy more often than not will make a deal hard to complete or in some cases down right impossible. I know the difference and can negotiate effectively even with others who have adopted this sort of theory.
Effective Communication: By keeping you three steps ahead of the game, you'll know what to expect and what not to expect giving you the best opportunity to game plan from first showing to closing. Isn't it nice to have someone else watching your timelines for you on contracts so you don't miss important dates like mortgage loan contingency deadlines and inspection timelines?
One Stop Shopping: I have a whole team of people who help me and my clients get a deal done on time and without a hassle. They work like I do! This means when you're looking for a lender, title company, attorney, inspectors, appraisers, surveyors etc. you can be assured that I have the contact information for the best person for the job. You may need to depend on lots of people to get your deal done and sometimes there's nothing worse than when you have someone who doesn't know how to do their job effectively. I've seen some service providers kill the deal for people and I can insure quality service regardless of what service you're looking for.
A Straight Forward Approach: One of my favorite aspects about my job is giving you the information you need to make or in some cases, not make a decision. Some agents confuse this concept with a, "you need to do as I say" or "you're on a need to know basis" mentality. Not me! My job is to tell you what I know, I might even tell you what I think (if you ask) but when it's time for you to tell me which way you want to go, it's all yours. I respect your decision and know that there will never come a time when you say, "Gee Shannon, I wish you would've told us....".
My concept is simple! I want your deal today but furthermore, I want your sister's deal, your boss's deal, your grandmother's deal, your next deal, the one after that and the next one and...well I think you get my point. The best way to achieve the luxury of your repeat and referral business is to offer an exceptional service.
You want a superstar to list you property just like you want a superstar to do anything for you that requires service and expertise. Marketing Naples real estate is something I am passionate about and something many say I do better than anybody else. Click the pictures below for descriptions of the listing services I provide to those who choose me to sell their real estate. Click here for more listing services!
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Shannon Lefevre is a fabulous Realtor. Her knowledge of the Naples housing market was second to none, she was always in control, and never seemed to be caught off guard or surprised by any situation that arose. Shannon was always on top of my open houses and provided me with prompt and honest feedback so I could make important decisions with confidence. Shannon was someone who listened to my goals and helped lead me in a direction that was so easy to follow. Meeting my goals took no time at all, and when I was working with Shannon, I never felt like just another client. Instead, I felt like I was her only client and also a friend.
Kathy Hoeft MPT ATC
Director of Fitness
The Health Club Of Naples
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I welcome the opportunity to briefly describe the excellent job that Shannon did in assisting us with our real estate problem. We were attempting to purchase a property 60 miles from where we were living. Shannon not only brought the contracts 60-70 miles for our signatures, but assisted in arranging for inspections, repairs and helped coordinate the closing date to coincide with all the various schedules. Any calls placed to Shannon were answered promptly and always with a positive and happy attitude. Shannon is one of those rare individuals who combine complete professionalism with a great attitude regarding her clients. Currently we are involved in another property transaction with Shannon, which I know will be handled with as much enthusiasm and as efficiently as our first experience.
Dr. & Mrs. William McCallum
Shannon has worked really hard and went beyond the call of duty. We never anticipated for things to move as quickly and smoothly as they did. She is a pleasure to work with.
Sallie Bailey
Shannon was extremely helpful and truthful. She quickly answered our questions and I was very pleased with her personal care.
Larry Barnes
When we first met Shannon, we were both struck by her enthusiasm and dedication for her profession. She was knowledgeable of property availability, financing options and the legal aspects of buying and selling. Instead of just trying to sell us any house, she really set out on a quest to find us just the right house; one that would suit our needs and desires. She was available to answer any and all of our questions from the writing of our contract through closing. She acted with great diplomacy when dealing with the seller who was a seasoned agent. Shannon walked us through our search for a home from start to finish and turned what can be a very intimidating experience into something very pleasurable. Not only did we find the home we wanted, we found a new friend in the process.
Ronald & Jeannie Stinson
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