Naples Florida Real Estate

Naples Real Estate VIP

Shannon Lefevre, PA (John R. Wood REALTORS Inc.) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:30:59 -0500

Hello Naples friends! Are you tired of getting vague or incomplete information on tremendous Naples real estate deals and other meaty information about the Naples Florida real estate market? Quite frankly, I'm exhausted posting half baked information because I don't have permission to blog or post about listing information I know you really want to be alerted about. Unfortunately the way our Naples Area Board of Realtors works, I'm unable to do that without permission from the listing agent and ultimately the listing company. Because I primarily find these terrific deals in the Naples luxury market, the odds of getting permission from the companies who handle these listings is near impossible BUT I have found a way to alert you should you be interested in knowing the exact details of what I uncover through my day to day activity in the Naples market.

There's two ways you can become a Naples Real Estate VIP.

You can email me direct with your name and email address to be included on my weekly Naples Real Estate VIP newsletter.
You can friend me on Facebook, supply your name and email address in a direct message to me and I will add you to the secret Naples Real Estate VIP group to receive up to the minute updates of terrific deals and other meaty, inside Naples real estate information.

Comparatively, if you like the vague messages I deliver here in my blog or on my public Naples Florida Facebook group, by all means, stay posted. But if your a detail hound who finds themselves with no time to decipher what exactly I might be talking about, sign up today!

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Shannon Lefevre, PA
Your Naples Smart Girl!
239-595-6223
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“The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of John R. Wood Realtors.”

Naples Florida videos

Shannon Lefevre, PA (John R. Wood REALTORS Inc.) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:53:56 -0500

Hello Naples fans!

As some of you may remember, I'm exploring the vast world of video and trying to figure out how to incorporate it in to my site her to make your Naples experience that much better. While doing some research at a tech conference I'm currently attending, I found some Naples related videos I thought I'd share with you.

Here's one of my favorite restaurant, Trulucks:

Here's one of Waterside Shops, one of my favorite places to shop:

Venetian Village...this one is kinda funny:

Finally one of Naples beaches:

This is just to warm you up. I'll be tip toeing into the world of video shortly and providing you some fabulous Naples tid bits for your enjoyment.

In the meantime, stay warm and if you have any Naples real estate needs, I'm happy to assist!

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Best Regards!

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.”

Naples Florida Ridiculous Deal Alert!

Shannon Lefevre, PA (John R. Wood REALTORS Inc.) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:36:40 -0500

Hello Naples Friends!

Every once in awhile I come across something I think is a deal of a lifetime. I found one of those magnificent Naples deals last night. This home is located just a couple of miles from the beach and very close to Waterside and Mercato shopping and dining districts. It features over 12,000 square feet of living space and was built in 2005. The interior detailing is some of the best I've seen in Naples. If you can afford an exquisite home between 3 and 4 million call me ASAP. I think this home is worth ALOT more than it's current price as it has just been drastically reduced. This is NOT my listing and I do not have permission to print specific details about this property publicly. This is why you need to contact me direct if you are interested. You should call if you have a serious interest but you can always email me if you are just slightly curious.

PS~ 3 more days til Naples real estate high season! Are you ready?

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Best Regards!

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.”

The Gift Of Naples Florida

Shannon Lefevre, PA (John R. Wood REALTORS Inc.) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:22:29 -0500

I hope everybody finds themselves this morning with some shiny new Holiday memories! As I reflect on my own memories one that stands out is a phone call I received around 7:00 on Christmas Eve. Clients who purchased a home in Grey Oaks in November were in town and on their way to the airport to pick up their two children to celebrate their first family Christmas in Naples. I could hear the excitement in her voice when she told me of their arrival and how they were going to spend their time in Naples this year. She thanked me again for helping them find what they think is the perfect place to make some terrific family memories.

I marveled over the generosity of her phone call and I'm so glad she shared her anticipation with me. That in essence, is what I really do when I sell Naples real estate. Of course people look for the perfect location, the right decor etc. but ultimately SO many of my clients are in pursuit of the perfect Naples experience.

Whether it's an active lifestyle they desire or perhaps a chance to relax on one of our Naples beaches, we can easily accomplish nearly everybody's wish and when you need a Realtor who can not only find the floor plan and amenity package you are after but they can also imagine your vision of what the real accomplishment entails, call me. I know how to do that too.

PS~ Did you know the official Naples real estate high season shot gun start occurs on January 1? :) Hope to assist you this year!

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Best Regards!

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.”

Naples Luxury Real Estate Update

Shannon Lefevre, PA (John R. Wood REALTORS Inc.) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:07:29 -0500

Hello Naples Fans! I just attended a contract seminar presented by one of the best real estate attorneys in Naples. He shared best practice points on how to protect buyers and sellers from some of the gruesome pitfalls he's seen so far this year. Also in the audience were about 45 of the other top agents in town. This is an invite only seminar which means this type of information is not readily available to just any agent and yet another reason why you want to list and buy with a Naples Realtor who:

is properly connected
knows the contract
knows how to protect their client
has their finger on the Naples real estate pulse

While I was there I took the opportunity to have Kevin quickly describe the Naples real estate market through his eyes. The most stand out thing he had to say was that he wasn't seeing too much golf course community sales right now but that Naples beachfront was on fire. This lead me to do some further research of my own to quantify his remark. $1,000,000+ pending properties are up 45% during the last 30 days compared to this time last year. This is GREAT if you're a Naples luxury real estate seller, not as great news if you're a Naples luxury real estate buyer. As an example 5 Olde Naples homes listed over $1,000,000 have gone under contract during the past 30 days. That's significant considering that's 7% of the current Olde Naples single family home market. Naples beachfront is doing well by the way. As an example 3 Contessa at Bay Colony units have gone under contract during the last 30 days. That's 42% of the current inventory in that building sold in 30 days. Several other Naples beachfront sales were documented as well.

If you're a Naples luxury buyer: Please know this year you are not alone and while cash will usually always speak louder than a mortgage contingency, you will want to act when you see something you like compared to waiting around til the end of season to pull the trigger. I saw a few people last year attempt this and they lost.

This does not by any means signify that we're at the stage in the market where you need to pay full price or over list in almost all cases. This does mean that you will want to behave a little more aggressively to avoid competing with another buyer and be a little more strategic about your negotiations than you've needed to during the past several years to make the best attempt to get your deal done.

If you're a Naples luxury seller: and your property is located on the beach you're in a great spot to make something happen this season provided you don't get too carried away on pricing. The object of the game is to price well, be exposed properly and be prepared to negotiate the best terms possible for you. If you price your property well, the odds of getting two buyers competing for your property at the same time are much better this year. This can be a great way to get the most for your unit if handled well. That's why you want to list your property with an expert who knows not only how to put your property in MLS but can also enthusiastically help you negotiate the best terms. If you're not located on the beach, let's talk about your scenario on a case by case basis. Many of you will still have good news to hear.

Here's something else I found interesting. For the first 12 days of December last year there were 208 properties that went back on the market. Those are properties that had been withdrawn off the market and went back on and properties that were under contract, the contract terminated and then they went back on the market. This number is usually higher during a poor market and lower during a stable market. This year during the same time frame that number is down 42%. Another sign of market stability.

On a side note I want to mention how difficult it can sometimes be to explain a topic that's so inconsistent with the rest of the world. Naples real estate is rarely on the same playing field as so many other markets and has a history of not conforming to what is happening with real estate with the US market as a whole. We were one of the first markets to cool and appear to be one of the first markets to recover. We are happy and consider ourselves fortunate for this. If you have not been following me for long you will be happy to know I am an agent who values true transparency. That's why you'll see actual sales data on my website to help you better understand the Naples market. I do this in an effort to win your business which by the way is my goal. That's why I am so interested in helping you achieve your goal.

Please help me help you by making appointments in advance. It bums me out when I can't assist you personally!

I hope you enjoyed my Naples luxury real estate update. Please contact me direct when you're ready to dive in!

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Best Regards!

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.”

Naples Real Estate Market Update 12/12/11

Shannon Lefevre, PA (John R. Wood REALTORS Inc.) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:10:45 -0500

As you can see there is some REALLY GOOD news for the Naples Florida market! Here's the latest Naples area real estate update from our fabulous C.F.O., Dottie Babcock. As you can see there are still terrific buying opportunities in Naples and there's also places where inventories have leveled and are even in an under-supply scenario.

Inquiring minds are always asking me what's going on with the Naples real estate market. While I do believe we saw a bit of a successful pre-season, I along with all of my super intelligent Naples real estate colleagues agree that it is too soon to know for sure. I always ask every agent I know at least one Naples real estate question in my constant quest to have a my finger on the pulse of the market...the question lately has been: What do you think will happen this season...??? What I have found is the most successful agents in town say they don't know yet which is interesting because I haven't formulated my answer either. We all watch our own set of indicators but I haven't seen anything consistent or compelling enough to place my bet. Neither have they.

If I were in the Naples market to buy a house right now: I would probably focus on locations where the market hasn't leveled if I could get what I want...if I couldn't get what I want in a market that was still over-supplied with inventory, I would want me in my corner helping me with my 5 point negotiation strategy. If you're a buyer considering purchasing Naples real estate, give me a shout and we can discuss this strategy in detail.

If I were considering selling my Naples real estate: I would concern myself with the current inventory in my Naples neighborhood and make my decision based on that. If my home was located in a location where the inventory was level or under-supplied, I would go forward with intelligent pricing and enthusiastic advertising. If my home was located in an area where inventory is oversupplied I would consider the reasons why I wanted to sell. If I really wanted to sell regardless, I would price well and come up with a 5 point strategy to compete against my competition. That strategy might include points like:

1. Best Location
2. Best Priced
3. Best Looking
4. A compelling compensation package
5. Purchasing perks

Then I would market the fool out of it and be excited to negotiate. For more details about how to get your Naples property sold fast, call me direct!

Best Regards,

Shannon Lefevre, PA
Your Naples Smart Girl!

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

Best Regards!

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.”

Naples Real Estate Embraces Cyber Monday!

Shannon Lefevre, PA (John R. Wood REALTORS Inc.) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:23:01 -0500

In the spirit of Cyber Monday, I wanted to take a few minutes to explain purchasing Naples real estate site unseen. I can actually hear some of you gasp as you read this but it's not that uncommon and not as scary as you would think with some of the technology we use and the professionals who can assist you through the adventure.

If you're new to Naples and/or purchasing property, the odds of this being a viable opportunity for you may not be as strong but so many of you have mastered the ability to identify what type of Naples real estate you want to purchase. Many of you use my Naples Florida real estate website as a valued resource for that purpose and ultimately many of you have acquired several properties in countless locations which means much of the mystery in purchasing real estate is non-existent at this point. You pull from your experience, you know how to identify key professionals to help you with the process and you move forward. This post is probably geared more for you.

The experience is quite simple. You find what you think you want to take a stab at and usually I go in, shoot some video, send the file to you for your review, I speak with the listing agent and then we formulate a negotiation plan. Today you can even send me most of the terms of the contract via my website by clicking this button:

This submit offer button can be found on each listing on my site and can help simplify the whole purchasing experience. So in the spirit of Cyber Monday, I hope you'll click around my Naples real estate site, find something you like, make me shoot a video for you and let's see if we can negotiate a terrific deal for you...afterall...Christmas is just 27 days away and I'm willing to bet there have been some very good boys and girls this year.

Best Regards,

Shannon Lefevre, PA
Your Naples Smart Girl!

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Best Regards!

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.”

Happy Thanksgiving!

Shannon Lefevre, PA (John R. Wood REALTORS Inc.) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:06:06 -0500

I just wanted to take a moment before the Thanksgiving festivities begin to let you know how grateful I am for your business and loyalty. I experienced the best year of my career this year thanks to people like you who found me on ShannonLefevre.com and utilized my services to buy or sell Naples real estate.

Some of you have touched me in ways I could've never imagined. I think of some of you on a daily basis. I have been amazed by the intelligence I have seen, astounded by some of the life experiences you have shared and awed by your generosity and good faith. I often wonder how I have been so blessed and so lucky to know you.

Some people have questioned why I don't require visitors to log in or submit their contact information when they visit ShannonLefevre.com. Others have asked why I offer some of the services on my site like sales information and open house schedules when quite possibly, I may never see commission from people who gain intelligence from my offering. I do this because while I know not all of you will use my services, some of you will. It is my way of giving thanks to those who do. It is also why when you are a buyer and you choose me as your Realtor, I will offer the best service possible starting with clicking around on my site, seeing exactly what meets your requirements and maybe even saving a few dollars when going to contract. When you're working with me as a seller it's why you receive the best exposure to ready, willing and able buyers and get the opportunity to negotiate the best terms possible.

There is something to be said for a professional who has spent several years in a business. I'''m on year 15 and because of the experience you have given me, I am better for it and I hope you know when I sit at my table tomorrow. I will be thankful for you.

For those of you who I have not worked with yet. I hope I get the opportunity. I think you will gain from the experience I offer. Thank you for visiting my site and Happy Thanksgiving!

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Best Regards!

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.”

Southwest Florida real estate update 10/11

Shannon Lefevre, PA (John R. Wood REALTORS Inc.) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:24:54 -0500

Here's the latest Southwest Florida real estate information from my ever so smart COO, Dottie Babcock! I love illustrations like the one above that shows the current Naples area real estate market. If I were making a purchase right now I might hone in on Grey Oaks since there's some serious opportunity there. I just closed a home in Grey Oaks and I must say, the buyer got a terrific deal! Of course if Grey Oaks isn't your preference, we should be able to come up with some interesting talking points in almost any Naples negotiation...that's not something you get from just any other Naples agent! If you're a Naples seller we can offer some serious assistance there as well so give me a shout and let's get started today!

PS~ Are you a Naples Florida fan on Facebook? You should be! I'm reporting hourly throughout the day about the latest Naples real estate happenings!

PPS~ Are you ready for video blogging? I'm not either but we're going to give it a try shortly. I'm excited to hear your feedback!

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Best Regards!

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.”

Coronado at Pelican Bay Naples Florida Update

Shannon Lefevre, PA (John R. Wood REALTORS Inc.) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:32:10 -0400

Coronado at Pelican Bay has had a tremendous year! Here are the current Coronado at Pelican Bay real estate statistics:

Coronado at Pelican Bay condos for sale = 2
Coronado at Pelican Bay condos pending contract = 0
Coronado at Pelican Bay sales during the past 12 months = 6

Current Coronado at Pelican Bay inventory is considered UNDER-SUPPLIED with only 4 months of inventory on the market right now. Taking a peek at what is currently available and reviewing what has sold, the best Coronado at Pelican Bay deal may have already been snatched up unless somebody can do some super negotiating!

Talking about negotiating, now would be a good time to talk about how some of our Neapolitans negotiate here. You know that whole thing...when in Rome do as the Romans....well unfortunately this is not Rome, it's Naples and for the most part everybody is from somewhere else so they bring everything they learned about negotiating from some place other than Naples which means we really don't have just one "universal" way of negotiating deals around here. That can be really tough if you come from a place where everybody negotiates contracts a certain way there and you're comfortable with that process and want to do that here. Quite frankly, the other party whether that be the buyer, seller, other agent or whoever...may come from a place where they didn't do that where they came from and they want you to do what they did...over there....sigh... My point about all of that silly nonsense is that I've worked with tons of agents here and I've had the opportunity to figure them out and can usually help you negotiate around the details that can drive buyers and sellers crazy or in some cases kill a deal. That's why you want to call me when it's time to get started!

If you're considering purchasing in Cornado at Pelican Bay: There are only a couple of mid floors available right now so if you're looking for something really low or something really high, you might want to take a peek at other Pelican Bay high-rise buildings to fulfill your needs. The list price to sales price ratio in Coronado is at 89% right now which is just a little under the Pelican Bay average at this time. Taking a deeper look into the negotiation history it appears past owners were willing to negotiate or they really weren't coming off their price much at all so you will want some assistance from your agent to help you determine what kind of seller you're working with if you find something you want to make a move on. Call me!

If you're considering selling your Coronado at Pelican Bay condo: You're in a great spot to go on the market! Make sure you're priced well and conditioned well and if updates haven't been made to your unit, at least look to a stager for some quality advice to help you sell faster and net more on your unit. If you don't have the name of a successful stager, call me! I have a contact who's results have been remarkable!

I hope you enjoyed the Coronado at Pelican Bay update! For more questions regarding Coronado at Pelican Bay, Pelican Bay or any Naples real estate, contact me direct!

Best Regards,

Shannon Lefevre, PA
Your Naples Smart Girl!

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

Best Regards!

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.”

Contessa at Bay Colony Naples Florida Update

Shannon Lefevre, PA (John R. Wood REALTORS Inc.) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:09:48 -0400

Contessa at Bay Colony current statistics show the building going a little against the Pelican Bay grain. Here are the current Contessa at Bay Colony stats:

Contessa at Bay Colony condos for sale = 7
Contessa at Bay Colony pending condos = 0
Contessa at Bay Colony sales during the past 12 months = 5

There's a slight oversupply in Contessa right now coming in at 16 months of inventory. That number hardly seems fair considering 3 of those units just hit the market within the last 30 days. If you're a penthouse fan, you're in luck! There are 2 on the market at this time and like Julia Roberts said herself in the movie Pretty Woman, "It's the best". You have a real opportunity to capture fabulous views if you can afford it. Talking about fabulous views, one of the features that separates Contessa at Bay Colony from some of the other buildings on our fabulous Naples beaches is the fact that there's single family homes on the south side of this building. That location is called The Strand at Bay Colony...unfortunately there isn't anything for sale in there now but that's a different blog. What this means to the Contessa '01 and '02 stack owners is that they have unbelievable jillion mile views down the coast...and how the sun casts her beautiful sunset hue on the homes in the Strand is truly magnificent. Absolutely outstanding! You must see if you're in the price range! Here's a shot I took today from one of the lower floors.

If you're thinking about buying in Contessa at Bay Colony: There's a little for everybody on the market right now...high floors low floors penthouses...this is super because there isn't this kind of selection in many of the other Bay Colony buildings so far. The average list price to sales price ratio is currently at 91% so I wouldn't get too excited about strong arm negotiating here but call me. Let's review your objective and see what we can do about making that happen for you!

If you're thinking about selling in Contessa at Bay Colony: You have competition so price and condition continue to be key here. Many owners appear to be pretty realistic on pricing and that is fabulous because that will help spur the vitality market value in the building. That also means you need to be pleasantly aggressive. Go with somebody who knows how to attract ready, willing and able buyers to your place and keep them interested in your unit compared to bouncing them all over the neighborhood. :) Give me a shout for even more ideas how you can get your unit sold fast!

I hope you enjoyed the Contessa at Bay Colony Naples Florida update. For more information about Pelican Bay, Bay Colony or any other Naples real estate, call me direct!

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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.”

Cocobay at Pelican Bay

Shannon Lefevre, PA (John R. Wood REALTORS Inc.) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:45:15 -0400

Cocobay at Pelican Bay Naples Florida is STABLE! Here are the current Cocobay at Pelican Bay real estate statistics:

2 Cocobay at Pelican Bay homes are on the market.
1 Cocobay at Pelican Bay home is under contract.
1 Cocobay at Pelican Bay home sale has occurred during the past 12 months.

With only 33 homes in Cocobay at Pelican Bay there hasn't been a year where there was ever a plethra of activity in this Pelican Bay community with 2010-2011 following sleepily along the same as past history. You will only find a few sales during any given year with 2006 being the record breaker at 4 sales. The good news for Cocobay is that she is statistically in an under-supply of inventory scenario and values seem to be doing well. Cocobay at Pelican Bay is commanding slightly higher list price to sales price ratios than Pelican Bay as an average rolling in at almost 95%.

If you're a Cocobay at Pelican Bay buyer: If you demand the latest and greatest interiors you may be looking for a project. While some of these homes have had some remodeling, I'm not sure anything is exactly as you would want so you might have to hone your phone dialing skills or roll up your sleeves for a bit of a project. That is if you can get negotiated out on your deal to start. Current market time has a slight uptick suggesting that maybe what's left is not necessarily listed at current market value. You'll want to make sure you cut the deal you're after before calling the contractor. Ironically not only can I assist you with a super negotiating plan but I can also supply you with the names and phone numbers of fabulous contractors who can finish a project on time and within budget who serve the Naples area. Call me and let's get started today!

If you're thinking about selling your Cocobay home: If your interiors are completely up to date...yes that means bathrooms too, you could do well this season. Homes like this across Pelican Bay are in demand and Pelican Bay inventories are shrinking putting you back in the drivers seat. If you haven't made improvements to your Cocobay at Pelican Bay home, that's ok too...there's just more competition like this on the market right now. Make sure you have a super marketing plan designed to attract current ready, willing and able buyers paired with an intelligent price point. With the help of a smart agent, you should be able to net close to what you're asking without the drain and inconvenience of extended market times. Call me today and let's get moving!

I hope you enjoyed the Cocobay at Pelican Bay update. For more information on Cocobay, Pelican Bay or the Naples real estate market, contact me direct!

PS~ Happy Halloween! I hope all our Naples Florida fans have a fun and safe holiday! If you're in town the place to be this evening is 5th Avenue for Halloween fun! See you there!

Best Regards,

Shannon Lefevre, PA
Your Naples Smart Girl!

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

Best Regards!

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.”

Claridge at Pelican Bay Naples Florida

Shannon Lefevre, PA (John R. Wood REALTORS Inc.) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:01:18 -0400

Claridge at Pelican Bay has had a great past 12 months and is still attracting ready, willing and able buyers! Here's the current Claridge at Pelican Bay real estate statistics:

3 Claridge at Pelican Bay condos for sale.
1 Claridge at Pelican Bay pending contract.
5 Claridge at Pelican Bay sales during the past 12 months.

There's currently only 7 months of inventory in Claridge at Pelican Bay making this another under-supplied Pelican Bay community at this time. The real interesting story about Claridge at Pelican Bay isn't so much about the under-supply of inventory more than what the difference between list price and sales price ratio is coming in at a whopping 97%. That's the highest I've seen since reporting this season which is fabulous news for Claridge at Pelican Bay condo owners.

Pricing has clearly increased as a result with Claridge at Pelican Bay list prices increasing on average per total at approximately 25%. To be fair, there are two higher floors on the market at this time which typically will command a higher price unless there's something negative going on with the property condition.

Another outstanding Claridge at Pelican Bay real estate statistic is the fact that market time in Claridge has decreased a whopping 48%. This statistic was pulled based on what is currently on the market and what has sold during the past 12 months. Active Claridge condos stand at 195 days due to one of the units being what I would consider over-priced even for the current Claridge market success.

The last unit to successfully negotiate a contract was only on the market 58 days before going under contract. That's pretty quick for Pelican Bay and further proof that if you price it right to begin with you can defy the laws of market time and come out ahead. While we're talking about that I might add that your chances of a buyer competition are far greater if you're priced well compared to over priced. This could increase your chances of netting more when the final bell dings.

If you're a Claridge at Pelican Bay Buyer: While there are some nice listings in Claridge at this time, I'm not sure there's anything that will completely blow your socks off. I'm also not sure we'll be able to do better than some past buyers have done on negotiating with such a small window of wiggle room in the statistics (only 3%) The best thing for you to do is to take a peek, review the numbers and determine what the unit is worth to you before going forward. It would probably not hurt you to venture outside of Claridge (if you have other interests) just in case you find you can't cut the deal you really want. There are plenty of other Pelican Bay high-rise condos for sale with 16 months of Pelican Bay high-rise inventory still on the market BUT something for you to consider is the success Claridge at Pelican Bay has had in a product that may be last to become stable...call me when you want to get started and we'll put together a winning plan regardless!

If you're considering selling a Claridge at Pelican Bay condo: You and your smart agent have a lot of great talking points to discuss with potential Claridge at Pelican Bay buyers. Pricing and condition still is important when considering your selling strategy so make sure the unit looks its prettiest and is price accordingly. If many of your neighbors decide not to do the same thing this season, you could fair pretty well. It won't take much to stand out in the current market so make sure you call me when you want to get going and we'll prepare a fabulous marketing and selling strategy that is sure to bring success!

For more information regarding Claridge at Pelican Bay, Pelican Bay or any Naples real estate related topic, contact me direct!

PS~ On a side note, I hope all our Naples Fans up north who are experiencing crazy snow and ice are safe and warm and for those of you who have no electricity...I hope your electric companies get it on in a hurry. Hug.

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Best Regards!

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.”

Chateaumere at Pelican Bay Update

Shannon Lefevre, PA (John R. Wood REALTORS Inc.) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:24:30 -0400

Hello Naples Fans!

I'm going to do a double post regarding Chateaumere at Pelican Bay and Chateaumere Royale at Pelican Bay for your viewing pleasure today! Here's the current Chateaumere real estate statistics:

Chateaumere at Pelican Bay:

6 Chateaumere at Pelican Bay condos are currently for sale.
1 Chateaumere at Pelican Bay condo is under contract.
2 Chateaumere at Pelican Bay sales have occurred during the past 12 months.

Chateaumere Royale at Pelican Bay:

2 Chateaumere Royale at Pelican Bay condos are currently for sale.
4 Chateaumere Royale at Pelican Bay sales have occurred during the past 12 months.

This is a good news/not so good news report depending on whether or not you're a Chateaumere at Pelican Bay buyer or seller. Let's start with the high-fives!

Chateaumere Royal at Pelican Bay: Congratulations on your 4 sales last year! That along with your decision to replace all the glass in the building to current storm code was a magnificent move on your part! Now if we could just work on those fees and pet policy we'd really have something! I do think there's a unit in here being offered at a remarkable price. It probably won't take you too long to find the deal if you take a peek!

If you're thinking about buying in Chateaumere Royale: The list of available properties is short and technically it's a seller's market there right now. That may show a little on the pricing but that can't stop a smart agent from preparing a compelling plan to help you purchase. Give me a call today and let's get started.

If you're thinking about selling in Chateaumere Royale: The odds are in your favor but make sure not all of you jump in at once. Pricing is still the key here and can be proven with not only historical statistics but current numbers as well. I can assist you with a winning plan to help you get your property sold this upcoming season!

Chateaumere at Pelican Bay: There's a bit of an oversupply here and while there's current movement, as a seller I'm not sure I would want to compete unless I was prepared to list at the proper price and/or had something truly magnificent. There are some obvious non-players in the current market now and a quick peek at the Chateaumere condos for sale will help you uncover who they are. This is also reflected with the market time rolling in at an average of 294 days (26% higher than Pelican Bay average) and an average list price to sales price ratio rolling in at 88% (3% lower than the Pelican Bay average as a whole). That means some Chateaumere units are priced a little higher than should be if they want to see some movement. This is a good time to talk about a healthy listing. When you're listed with an agent or company who knows how to expose your property to a real group of ready, willing and able buyers, you should be seeing around 3 genuine showings per week on the unit....that is if you're priced correctly. If you're experiencing fewer showings than that, it could be you're priced inappropriately or perhaps the condition of your unit could use some help. One thing is certain, you shouldn't be wondering why your property isn't selling but that's a whole other blog post.

If you're thinking about purchasing in Chateaumere: There are some nicely remodeled units on the market now and some projects ranging between low 400's and increasing in price to nearly 700k. Let's take a peek and see what hits your funny bone and if you want to take a stab at something, I can help you come up with a brilliant negotiating plan. Give me a shout and let's get started today!

If you're thinking about selling in Chateaumere: Be prepared to compete aggressively or wait. Call me for the details.

I hope you enjoyed today's Pelican Bay blog post. If you have any questions regarding Chateaumer at Pelican Bay, I'm happy to assist and I look forward to serving your Naples real estate needs in the future.

PS~ I just pulled some numbers for one of my media contacts today. Did you know So far this month Naples new listings are down 36% compared to last year and of the listings that have been taken, nearly 14% of those have either already closed or are currently under contract! Time to get moving!

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

Best Regards!

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.”

Chanteclair Maisonettes at Pelican Bay Update

Shannon Lefevre, PA (John R. Wood REALTORS Inc.) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:09:32 -0400

Chanteclair Masionettes at Pelican Bay has had a TREMENDOUS year! Here are the Chanteclair Masionettes at Pelican Bay real estate stats:

Current Chanteclair Masionettes at Pelican Bay condos for sale = 0
Pending Chanteclair Masoinettes at Pelican Bay condos pending = 1
Chanteclair Maisonettes at Pelican Bay sales during the past 12 months = 5

Chanteclair Maisonettes at Pelican Bay is sold out and has had a record breaking year! Below is a graph of all the SunshineMLS recorded sales on record and after studying the public records this may be the most sales in Chanteclair Maisonettes since the beginning of the community in 1989.

This is just another blaring example of the movement we've seen in Pelican Bay this year and Pelican Bay does not stand alone when we talk about Naples Florida communities with a shortage of inventory.

If you are interested in purchasing in Chanteclair at Pelican Bay: If you really want to be in Chanteclair Maisonettes, I may be able to locate one for you but you must know the current list price to sales price ratio is currently at 95% which is slightly higher than the Pelican Bay average at this time. Any deals to be had in Chanteclair Maisonettes at Pelican Bay has probably already been purchased.

If you are interested in selling your Chanteclair at Pelican Bay condo: You should be able to net more than past sellers in this community provided your unit is in good condition. Call me direct with some ideas on how you can net the most on the sale of your Chanteclair Maisonettes at Pelican Bay condo!

For more information about Pelican Bay or any other Naples Florida real estate, contact me direct!

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

Best Regards!

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.”