Naples Florida Real Estate: I Just Closed My First "Site Unseen" Transaction Since 2005!

I Just Closed My First "Site Unseen" Transaction Since 2005!

Naples, Florida buyers are definitely feeling more confident about our Naples, Florida real estate market.  So much in fact that my latest buyer purchased his Naples condo without actually seeing it before he closed.  Now I must admit, it wasn't a super big deal...ok it was very small for Naples, Florida standards but it isn't the size that counts for this post, it's the confidence. 

Once touted as "The Most Overpriced Market On The Planet" or some crazy nonsense like that by some of the national "who cares" media sources, Naples, Florida is seeing quite a bit of activity from our greatest fans. 

What deems someone to be considered a Naples, Florida "great fan". 

Let me break it down for you:

1.  They know Naples, Florida...and they LOVE it.

2.  They know Naples has seen a better day in real estate but they don't hold it against her...ie. Feel emotionally disenchanted by what she has to offer.

3.  They may not know Naples but after about 15 minutes of conversation, they "get Naples".  If further education is required...they are probably not a "Naples greatest fan" and they may never "get" Naples.

4.  They are not easily swayed even with the oodles of negative press about our town with our lovely local paper doing just about whatever it takes to "sell papers", Naples greatest fans tend to shut their ears when it comes to too much drama about our marketplace.

So how do you spot a "Naples Greatest Fan"?  You can find them all over 5th Avenue and 3rd Street either dining in our restaurants or shopping in our stores.  But, you can easier identify them right at about sunset on any street close to the beach.  I've been riding my bike down Gulfshore Boulevard the last couple of nights and I've never noticed how many people come out about that time to take a short stroll to the beach to say farewell to another beautiful Naples day by enjoying our magnificent sunsets.  Truly spectacular and....if you think it's just another sunset and there will be one tomorrow...you may not be a "Naples Greatest Fan".

A Great Naples fan is also not someone who will give up their property easily.  Even when the market is not at it's peak, many sellers have a mindset that if the sale doesn't happen today, that's ok, it's seasonand if at the worst it means they get to enjoy their own Naples home or condo, well....that's ok for them too because those special Naples properties come at a price and many will wait for theirs.

For me, I am one of Naples, Florida's greatest fans.  I've lived here for nearly 6 years and never grow tired of weary of her beauty! 

If you'd like a piece of Naples, Florida, be sure to give me a shout and allow me to introduce you to some of the best Naples, Florida real estate!

Serving my purpose through content rich informaton about Naples, Florida real estate!

Best Regards!

Naples Real Estate

Shannon Lefevre, PA
Your Naples Smart Girl!
239-595-6223
www.ShannonLefevre.com

“The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of John R. Wood Realtors.”

 

14 commentsShannon Lefevre, PA • January 16 2008 03:33PM

Comments

Beautiful news and pictures.  Way to go.  I am happy for you. 
Posted by Rosemary Brooks-The Mother & Daughter Realty Team (EMBARCADERO Investments - 866-543-0461) over 4 years ago
Beautiful view there! I love Naples!  Great job with your positive spirit about Naples.
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) over 4 years ago
Nice work!  Gotta love confident buyers.
Posted by Tchaka Owen (Keller Williams Realty) over 4 years ago
Amazing pictures.  I have done a few site unseen deals.  They are nerve racking but fun.
Posted by Gary McAdams (GMAC Schwartz Property Sales) over 4 years ago

Congrats on a site unseen closing!  I remember when I was doing Real Estate in Vegas and would get Cali buyers willing and buying homes site unseen.  Seems those were my most uncomplicated transactions.

Have a Fabulous Real Estate Day!

Posted by Anona Large-Oak Ridge, TN Real Estate (Realty Executives Associates) over 4 years ago
Shannon, awesome news and great report about Naples.  I had one "site unseen" buyer a few years ago.  I had taken a few pictures of the condo and e-mailed them to him.  His first time seeing the condo was at the walkthrough, and he was quite pleased.
Posted by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President) over 4 years ago
Very Cool!!!!  I would love to have such buyers...also great pictures.  I love South Florida and all that it has to offer. 
Posted by Nicole Kraus (Signature Realty & Associates) over 4 years ago
Thanks for sharing and the photos are really wonderful.  Congrats on your sale.
Posted by Karen Moorhead Ann Arbor Area Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty) over 4 years ago
Excellent job.  I love Naples.  It is definitely one of the nicer places in this country.  I hope they love their new place.
Posted by Rob Arnold, metro Orlando full service, investor friendly & foreclosure Realtor (Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc.) over 4 years ago
That is great news to kick start your fabulous-to-be year...2008!
Posted by Deborah Burns ~ Seattle Real Estate Agent (Realty Executives -BRIO) over 4 years ago
I always have an issue on doing business with someone who is not at closing...but hey this is a nice story!
Posted by Jeffrey DiMuria www.SouthBrevardBeachHomes.com (Coldwell Banker Sun Land Realty) over 4 years ago
Woo Hoo, Shannon!  Folks, THAT is how you sell Naples, Florida real estate :)
Posted by Lisa Heindel, New Orleans Real Estate Broker (Crescent City Living LLC) over 4 years ago
Shannon- People that love an area will indeed wait till the right buyer comes a long.....I like how you said about the media, and that "Naples Greatest Fans" don't even pay attention.......that's the way to go...forget the media, and live how you want, and buy where you want.
Posted by Kathy McGraw, Riverside County CA Real Estate (CELLing Realty) over 4 years ago
Shannon, sure looks good to me, I think that the people who say who cares are just jealous. Lance
Posted by Lance Winslow (The Car Wash Guy) over 4 years ago

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