Frank & Sharon Alters, CDPE-Short Sales Jacksonville-Orange Park-Fleming Island

About Us:

Sharon and Frank are in the Top 25 Realtors® at our company. We are Certified Distressed Property Experts and can help you or your referral with their short sale. We CLOSE 95% OF OUR SHORT SALES!

With over 25 years' combined experience, we have what it takes to navigate this challenging real estate market. Let us tell you about this great place to make your next home!

As Certified Distressed Property Experts, we are able to help you if you are in a distressed situation with your home. Perhaps you are eligible for a loan modification. We will explain all your options and then you can make the best decision for you and your family. If your decision to sell, our experience can guide you through the process.

We love relocating Buyers! With you, it's about way more than the house. It's about the commute, the schools, the shopping, the cultural activities, dentists, doctors, the vet and more. We love you! Our patience never runs thin and no question is unwelcome. Ask away, that's what we're here for! If we don't know the answer, we'll get it for you.

What sets us apart is our attention to detail, our continued follow up without being pushy. We want to build relationships, not just get a paycheck. Our goal to Buyers is that you receive outstanding service and find your dream home. Our goal to Sellers is to sell your home in the fastest time with the least amount of inconvenience to you, and put the most money in your pocket.

People contact us years later to sell or buy because of the meaningful relationship we developed.

We equip our Sellers and Buyers with the knowledge they need to make educated decisions, then negotiate hard on their behalf.

Our internet marketing is above and beyond most other agents in the business. Even though we're not the youngest agents in our office, we're some of the most 'techy!' Our Multiple Listing Service guy labeled us as "Power Users" when we recently and often ask them for better services from the company they employ.

We are fun to work with!

No question is too unimportant, and you will be treated with courtesy and respect.

We are easy to reach!

We like people!

We are honest!

We will tell you the truth even if it means it's a deal breaker. We also recommend inspectors who are 'deal breakers' because we don't want you to buy a house without having the most thorough people we know looking it over.

Frank graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science/Business Administration in Accounting. Sharon attended Rollins College and graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. Frank pledged Delta Tau Delta and Sharon pledged Pi Beta Phi.

Frank grew up in a Navy family and lived in California, North Carolina and Florida. Sharon grew up in Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia. After 20 years in Florida, she is ready to call herself a Floridian! Frank was born in Key West, making him a 'Conch.' Frank's family moved to Jacksonville when he was 11, so this is his 'home town.'

Areas of Expertise

Certified Distressed Property Experts - we can help you or your referral with their distressed property. We CLOSE 95% OF OUR SHORT SALES!

We are experts in residential homes and also have considerable experience in listing and selling vacant land.

We list bungalow to high-end homes, including waterfront properties. Each property has a different marketing plan, as each one has an individual target market and should be treated accordingly. Staging is key and a passion of ours. "The way you live in a home is not the way you sell a home." You are marketing to the masses, and the home must be more generic and less personal. We can help you with that.

We absolutely love working with relocating buyers. With you, it's about way more than the house. It's about the neighborhood, the schools, the shopping, the commute to work, the vet, dentist, etc. It's about getting a feel for the entire area in a sliver of time. We can do that. Military Relocations are a specialty. Frank grew up in a Navy family and we have Navy family and friends all around us. We understand your special needs.

Repeatedly, relocating buyers tell us, "Yes, we really do have a feel for the community now, we do understand the layout of the city and the advantages and disadvantages of the different areas we could consider living in." See, when you're moving to town, you aren't tied to any area yet. Great! You can pick the part of town that works best for you and we know the WHOLE area so you won't be pigeon-holed and say six months down the road, "I wish I had known about this area when my Realtor® showed me houses."

Testimonials

Frank and I work as a team, so our testimonials may be for one of us or both. From 2005 through 2010, we have won the coveted Five Star Best-in-Client Satisfaction Award from Jacksonville Homebuyer:

"We just closed on an Orange Park home that Frank and Sharon Alters helped us find. The experience was delightful. From our first meeting several months ago, they stood out as true professionals. . . Frank and Sharon made every effort fo facilitate the negotiations but never tried to manipulate them." Bill & Kathy, Fleming Island FL

"Sharon is very professional, organized, and one step ahead of the process at all times. Very trustworthy. She made me feel represented during the whole process and was very knowledgeable about market and area." Brooke Martin, Fleming Island, FL

Sharon was amazing! This was a tough cross country move and she made it so easy. She not only helped us with finding our new home, but she assisted us with finding a pre-school for our children and other questions we had about the area. We recommend Sharon to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She was professional, knowledgeable and always available." Todd and Lori

"Sharon was very thorough in her search and very professional. Her business acumen is outstanding and she is very personable. She nailed it and was very supportive of our needs throughout the entire process." Chris and Debbie

Dear Sharon and Frank,
"Thank you both for making our house-hunting such a pleasurable experience. We really appreciate all of your help and couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect house! Please see the attached picture.... 2 very satisfied customers!" Jarrett and Courtney

"Frank not only became my Realtor, but also a friend during the tenure of my listing. Very easy to work with and knowledgeable. Positive experience I had working with Frank on the sale of my house. Went above and beyond my expectation." Pastor Chris Adeniji, Jacksonville, FL

"Sharon went above and beyond her job description. She did everything possible to make my home buying experience wonderful!" Janna Tamargo, Fleming Island, FL

"Frank and Sharon are among the nicest, most considerate, giving, and sincere people we know. They are very thorough and organized, and their follow-through on their word is to be admired." Freddie & Toniann

"Frank was very supportive and knowledgeable - great advice - he was available at all hours." Darren & Heidi

"We thank Sharon for her amazing ability to pull everything together so quickly. My head is still spinning. And I thought things moved at a slow pace in Florida. Thank you Sharon." Else, Gary, and Leslie

"Frank was the best Realtor I've ever worked with. He was just a pure pleasure. I will use him for all my future needs." Clark, Jacksonville, FL

Dear Frank,
"Our thanks go out to you for your drive and persistence on what was a long and bumpy road in selling our land. What I have admired most is your over-riding honesty and integrity in a field that looks to this outsider as quite a jungle! Your patience as well as your on-going advice were valued assistance all along the way, and your pursuit until the final event is much appreciated." Gil and Marilyn

"Frank gave us outstanding promptness, attention to detail, with friendly, but professional service." Bob and Catherine, Orlando, FL

"Sharon was wonderful. I have moved 8 times in 15 years. This was by far my best experience with a Realtor. She was incredible to work with." Kelley

"Frank is a diligent professional. He also helped us solve a repair problem while our property was listed." Jim and Malissa

"Sharon was absolutely wonderful. She went out of her way to help us and her knowledge of the market was outstanding. A+++! In my opinion, she was perfect - I couldn't ask for anything else." David

"Frank continually & faithfully followed up on everything he said. He never dropped the ball." Bud & Theresa

"Sharon is an outstanding and hardworking Realtor. She worked very hard to find the perfect home for us and she is to be commended for her fabulous work." John and Cheryl

"Frank knew exactly what he was doing, and he carried it through in a most professional way. I felt confident in his handling my transaction." Kimberly

"Sharon was professional, courteous, patient, persistent and very dependable. The best we have ever worked with." Sean and Caroline

"Frank was very professional and knowledgeable in assisting us in our home sale. It was clear Frank was available for counseling and guidance when requested; but he was also willing to let us be in control. We highly recommend him." Jeff & Peggy

We hope to add yours someday!