Smith & Associates Real Estate just opened a brand new office on the south beaches of Pinellas at 9641 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, FL 33706. Just north of the Blind Pass bridge, the location is perfect for serving the barrier islands from Tierra Verde and the Bayway through St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira and Redington Beach, as well as established south St. Pete communities like Pasadena Yacht & Country Club and the developing Skyway Marina District.
Smith & Associates Real Estate has had back-to-back record-breaking billion dollar plus sales in the two previous years.
President and CEO, Bob Glaser is capitalizing on Tampa Bay’s red-hot real estate market to increase Smith & Associates Real Estate’ reach and market share on both sides of the Bay. The opening of Treasure Island’s office follows their expansion last month with a new office in Westchase, bringing their full-service client-centric approach to Northern Hillsborough County and Pinellas’ South Beaches for the first time in company history. They also opened an office on Walsingham Road in 2014 to serve Largo, Clearwater and the central Pinellas beach communities.
With Florida leading the nation in international homebuyers, record cold winter temperatures across the United States, and a revitalization of the urban cores of both St. Petersburg and Tampa, the beaches represent a significant sector of real estate opportunities. “Tampa’s population is exploding, and from the reports we have read, this trend will continue for the decades to come. The time is right for us on so many levels.
We have a highly desirable real estate market, and we’ve created a company culture that is attracting the best real estate agents throughout Tampa Bay. So much of our success can be attributed to hiring the best in the business and keeping them happy with our family-like and fun atmosphere,” Glaser continued.
One of those happy new agents is Melinda Pletcher, who has also been the City Commissioner from Pass-a-Grille and Vina Del Mar for several years.
“When I heard Smith & Associates was opening on the beaches, I asked to join their team. These folks really know how to market real estate,” she told Paradise NEWS.
“Tampa Bay isn’t just where we work. It’s where we live too! Giving back to the communities we serve is ingrained in all we do. We support the outside passions of our team and recognize their individual achievements because they are important contributors to making Tampa Bay a better place to live,” said Glaser.
From the Heart Walk to the Florida Orchestra, Smith & Associates Real Estate has supported hundreds of local causes and continues its commitment to making Tampa Bay a better place to live, work and play, for all.
Amy Seeks is broker in charge of the downtown and the south beach offices. “Our global connections allow us to market to the world. Whether relocating to the next street, across town, or to another state or country,
it is our passion to make your move and transition run as smoothly as possible. We strive to make the move a positive experience for you and your family. This is our business and your happiness is important to us!”
Tia Hockensmith is a broker in the south beaches office who prefers sales to management. “While my kids are still in school, I prefer the flexibility of sales over management. I love the fact that ‘my family business’ fits so comfortably within the bubble of the ‘Glaser Family Business.’”
Smith & Associates Real Estate has aligned with the following leading organizations in their fields with the goal of providing clients the best possible services, from start to finish.
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® is the home of the world’s market-leading independent residential brokerages in over 65 countries, with 565 firms and 130,000 sales associates producing over 1.1 million transactions valued at $368 billion annually. This by-invitation-only network is based on the unparalleled performance and trusted relationships that result in exceptional client experiences.
Mayfair International Realty
The Mayfair Office has grown to become one of the foremost groups of luxury real estate agents in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Today, members can be found across the globe, bringing sophisticated international real estate marketing to a worldwide community of buyers and investors. Mayfair International Realty brings together the finest luxury real estate with the very best brokers and agents from across the globe.
Luxury Portfolio International®
Luxury Portfolio International® is a powerful global network comprised of more than 200 of the world’s most powerful independent luxury brokerages.
This hand-selected group of brokerages offers properties in almost all U.S. states, over 60 countries, website visitors from over 200 countries/territories every month, site translation in nine languages, conversion to multiple currencies and a total inventory of available properties totaling over $56 billion with an average price over $2.5 million dollars.
In addition to the exclusive affiliations listed above, Smith & Associates Real Estate is proud to professionally align itself with the following local and national organizations:
- National Association of Realtors
- Greater Tampa Association of Realtors
- Pinellas Realtor Organization
- Tampa Chamber of Commerce
- St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce
- Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce
- Worldwide Employee Relocation Council
- Real Estate Standards Organization
- Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp.
- Westshore Alliance
- My Florida Regional MLS
If you have questions, are looking for a new home or would like to talk about selling yours, call Smith & Associates at 727.440.9600. For further information visit www.smithandassociates.com.