Phillip Jones, Broker, CDPE

About Us:

At Your Choice Real Estate we are focused on providing you with the best results and service in the industry. We listen carefully to understand your real estate goals and work hard to create solutions that make sense for you. Whether you are new to the market or an experienced investor, we have the expertise, proven track record and resources to help you achieve your real estate goals.

Our Values
Leadership: At Your Choice Real Estate, you receive the kind of quality and service you expect from a leader. Our company is always evolving as the needs or our customers change and as new opportunities are created in the market. You can rest assured that, working with Your Choice Real Estate, you will enjoy the latest services, technology and developments in the industry.

Teamwork: We make it our responsibility to know you and your business. We work closely with you to ensure that the solutions we provide are tailored to meet your unique needs and challenges. We are committed to your success.

Customer Relations: At Your Choice Real Estate, our highest priority is satisfied customers. You are important to us and you can expect us to go the extra mile for your business. Superior customer service is the hallmark of Your Choice Real Estate. We are proud to serve you and work hard to earn your business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is different about Your Choice Real Estate?
Your Choice Real Estate is a different kind of Real Estate Company; we believe that you deserve to choose which services are important to you. We are focused on providing you with the best results and service. We listen carefully to understand your goals and we create solutions that make sense for you.

What states does Your Choice Realty operate in?
Your Choice Real Estate is a Florida Real Estate Corporation, currently we serve all 67 counties in Florida including: Alachua,Baker,Bay,Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Glades, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holmes, Indian River, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Santa Rosa, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton, Washington

What is the "MLS"?
The MLS (Multiple Listing Service) is an extensive database of property listed by REALTORS ©. When a potential buyer contacts an agent to shop for a home, the agent will search the MLS for properties meeting their criteria. By listing your home in the MLS - agents will show your property because a 'co-op' (commission) will be paid to them at closing. To gain the greatest exposure you need to be in the MLS.

What is a 'Co-Op'?
A 'co-op' is short for cooperating commission, specifically, cooperation with buyers agents. This cooperation in turn means compensation or commission to the REALTOR ©. A typical 'co-op' is 2%-4% of the sale price. REALTORS © are motivated to bring buyers to your home by this 'co-op'. It is our recommendation that you publish your 'co-op' offering on all flyers or advertisements.

Who handles the negotiation with the flat fee service?
Whether you find the buyer yourself or if there is a buyer's agent involved in the transaction. You can choose to represent yourself and negotiate the offer directly with the buyer or buyer's agent. Or for an additional 1% paid at closing (up to $2500), we will represent you and assist in the following; negotiation of the offer(s), reviewing the contract, calculating the seller's net sheet, review the home inspection, WDO report, follow up on all repairs, coordinate with the other agent, schedule the closing, submit documents to the closing attorney and review the HUD-1 for a smooth closing. These services can be unbundled to save you money, the choice is yours!

Are there any hidden costs?
There are no hidden costs. You pay us the flat listing fee at the time of listing. At closing, you pay the agent who brought your buyer the compensation you specified in MLS & the listing contract. If you sell your property yourself, without the help of an agent, you do not owe any commission.

How do I make changes to my listing?
You may make changes to your listing at anytime. Simply e-mail us; we will make the changes for you. Please check your listing agreement for more information about making changes to the listing.

Can I place my "For Sale by Owner" sign on the property?
Yes, we recommend that you put your MLS number on your sign so agents will know that your home is already listed. If they have a buyer shopping in that neighborhood, they will look your home up on MLS and schedule an appointment.

How long does it take for the listing to appear on the MLS and Realtor.com?
Once we receive the paperwork from you we will upload your listing into the MLS within 1 business day. Once it is entered, agents will have access to your property information immediately. Realtor.com and all the other public web sites feed directly off the MLS - it usually takes 1-2 days for your listing to appear on all the public web sites.

Will my contact info be displayed on Realtor.com?
No. The NAR (National Association of Realtors) prohibits Realtors from including sellers' contact information on Realtor.com directly because it is publicly accessible. Do not confuse Realtor.com with the local MLS. They are two separate entities. Realtor.com downloads property data from the local Board of Realtors (MLS) and makes that information available to the public on a limited basis. We list the seller as the property contact on the MLS.

Testimonials

Using Your Choice Realty to list my property for sale greatly assisted in finding buyer. Phillip went out of his way to install the electronic lockbox, driving across town. But it really made a difference and was much more convenient for me. My experience was great; working with Phillip was so easy, I had no hesitation listing another property with Your Choice Realty. Two thumbs up!

Dear Phillip,

This letter is sent to express my personal gratitude for the services you provided during the sale of my rental house. Your response to my www.craigslist.org posting was first viewed with skepticism. Your offer to provide MLS listing services for a minimal charge making this property available to every realtor in town was initially believed to be too good to be true. After a morning of research to determine the legitimacy of "Your Choice Real Estate" I decided to try your services.

The ease at which you made the registration was beyond belief. Within 2 hours after my initial contact, I was signed up as a paying customer leaving much of the success of my sale effort up to you. By signing an agreement to cooperate with realtors, I was able to continue to sell my house myself and in the event that a realtor showed it to the buyer, I would save 50% of the real estate closing fees. The house began to show immediately. I did not keep track of all the business cards on the counter however there were several every time I stopped by the house. I also showed the house to those who contacted me directly. Each time I was showing the house, a realtor would show up with a buyer as well. I could not believe the exposure my house was receiving.

The service of having a lockbox for realtors made it easy for them to show the property without me having to be there. The additional service of adding a toll free number on your sign posted at the curb for individuals not using a realtor to call was outstanding. I called it myself to listen to the sales pitch provided for my house and then hung up, fully satisfied with how the information was presented. To my surprise, I received a follow-up call the following day from your office asking if I had questions concerning the property. Your policy of retuning 100% of the phone inquiries dialed into the number was a welcomed surprise once again exceeding my expectations.

The home was listed at www.craigslist.org on December 28th and I accepted my offer on February 28th two months to the day. Most notable was that the offer was over 99% of the asking price. I closed a short 16 days later.

Thank you for providing exceptional customer service. From beginning to end you made this sale easy, professional, and your services exceeded my expectations. Please feel free to give my name and number to others who are considering your services but would like to speak to a prior customer. I give you and your company my highest recommendation.

We thought we would never find a house, we had been under contract three times, and been through four real estate agents, and lost a lot of money. We were very disappointed that the contracts fell through and with real estate agents in general. At that point, we decided to search on our own. After a few weekends of searching, we found a house that we liked and the listing agent was Phillip. We called and found that the house was under contract, but during the conversation we agreed to give Phil a chance to help us finally find a home. Once we spent a little time with him searching, we knew that he was different from the rest. It turned out that we were right. A few weeks later, we were under contract with the house we own today! During the whole process, Phillip looked out for our best interests and let us make our own decisions. It was a pleasure having him as our real estate agent, Phillip came through for us.

Kristin and I were very fortunate to find a Real Estate Agent who was willing to take as much time as was needed to find our new home. Phil was extremely helpful throughout the entire buying process. He answered questions and educated us on the limitless details to consider when making a purchase of a new home. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor who gives the "personal" touch when looking for a new home.

Thanks again,

Dear Phil,
I just wanted to take this time to express a word or two of gratitude. Words simply can't express enough thanks for all the time and effort you invested in finding a reasonable home for me and my children. I feel that you went above and beyond and the level of comment you dedicated was way more then I ever expected.
When I first decided to buy a home it was difficult because of the tight budget that I was on, I was referred to "others" who might be able to help me on more than one occasion and told that perhaps I should wait for a better time! Well I am very happy that a better time was found with you, your knowledge, experience and willingness to travel will not soon be forgotten.
Thanks again,

Thanks Philip, I greatly appreciate your help and your service! You made it very easy and your responsiveness is unparallel in the industry. I think you will find great success with this service in our area. I certainly am recommending you to fellow landlords.

Your Choice Real Estate's MLS Assist really came to the rescue for us when we decided to sell our home. We had found a home that we wanted to purchase and needed to sell our house fast, but we wanted to be in control of the sale but with a little help. We called Your Choice Real Estate and had them list our home on the MLS and had a contract on our home within a week!! The exposure on MLS is so important when selling a home, and with this service you really get it without the huge realtor commissions.

Our home selling and buying experience with Phil Jones at Your Choice Real Estate was one of ease and no worries. My wife and I recently sold our home and bought a new one. Phil was patient working with my wife to find the perfect home. He provided us with real estate wisdom and advised us on the current market. Phil does his homework! I feel that it was because of him that we got the most out of our old home and also got the best deal possible on our new home. I highly recommend Your Choice Realty, ask for Phil.

Phillip, as a professional mortgage broker and real estate agent in the business for many years I wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that your professional skills and customer service are excellent. You procured a buyer for my home in less then 30 days and facilitated the sale above and beyond what most real estate agents would do for a customer. I will be using your services in the future.

I listed my rental properties with Phil Jones at Your Choice Realty and it was a smooth transaction. I received top dollar for my properties and Phil was extremely professional, responsive and knowledgeable through the whole process. All of my future real estate transactions will be done with Your Choice Realty. Thanks for everything!

Phil, I wanted to thank you again for help - 2 back-to-back multiunit closings in 1 day without incident! Your superlative professionalism, attention to detail and customer service focus keep bringing us back. Thanks again.