Our Services
| We are a locally owned and proudly independent real estate firm that is committed to providing full service benefits to all of our clients. Accordingly, we have developed a comprehensive set of complementary services that are available in all of our offices. The goal of all of the people and programs that bring life to these services is to treat you as we would want to be treated by making your home or commercial property buying or selling experience convenient, efficient, and enjoyable while conducting ourselves with honesty, integrity, and fairness. The following is a brief description of what we offer and links to learn more. |
- Seller Services- Proper pricing, continuous local and worldwide marketing strategies, and personal attention to detail are the hallmarks of our level of service. If you are considering selling your property our FREE SELLERS GUIDE is a great place to start. » LEARN MORE
- Buyer Services- A well trained local agent with local knowledge can be a powerful ally in your home search. Our FREE BUYERS GUIDE will help you get started and finished the right way. » LEARN MORE
- Commercial Services Division- Sales/Leasing & Tenant Representation for owner occupants or investors on a local and regional level. » LEARN MORE
- Our in-house Mortgage Lender has properly licensed and trained mortgage consultants in each office. » LEARN MORE
- Title & Closing Services- Our in-house Title Insurance company provides for timely closings in our office or yours. » LEARN MORE
- Relocation Services capable of helping you settle almost anywhere in the world. » LEARN MORE
- Property Management Services and Tenant Placement- Full Screening of all prospective tenants and coordination and supervision of all maintenance and repairs. » LEARN MORE
- Foreclosure/REO Services- For efficient disposition and management of bank/lender owned assets. » LEARN MORE
- Corporate level services and employee benefits package through our Passport Program. » LEARN MORE
- Developer & Builder Services- Large and small scale land acquisition, lot and parcel sales and workouts anywhere in Florida. » LEARN MORE
Buyer Services
From initial contact and consultation to a successful property search and closing, there are many ordered steps to take and a few major potholes to avoid. Our local expertise is seasoned with serious transactional experience and we look forward to sharing the benefits with you and your family. Our FREE BUYERS GUIDE is a great place to start. A partial list of what's included is below.
- Where do I start?
- A Roadmap to home ownership.
- Choosing an agent.
- Why single agency?
- The benefits of pre-approval.
- Daily e-mail updates of new listings.
Call 1-888-200-6077 or your Florida Executive Realty agent for you personalized copy of our FREE Buyers guide.
Commercial Services
Our Commercial Services Division is focused on the individual and business requirements of commercial Buyers, Sellers, Investors and Tenants that desire professional, local and personal representation.
Whether you are a local owner-occupant seeking a neighborhood presence or a regional/national company looking for just the right location in a new market, we have you covered. Our full time commercial only staff is well tuned to the current market conditions and the office, retail, industrial and land opportunities in the Tampa Bay area.
Our Commercial Agents
Developer & Builder Services
The genesis of our company was new construction, land planning and development, and multiple builder representation for lot sales and lot/house packages. Our efforts included full custom design-build projects as large as 15,000 s/f and as small as 1/1 condos under $100,000. Our initial project was Tampa Palms, a 7000 acre master planned community in what is now called New Tampa. When we started, it was on a road commonly referred to as "The Road To Nowhere." Approximately 20,000 people now call it home.
Since then we have continued to represent both local & national builders and developers with full service assistance and advice from concept to closing. We understand the Florida market and enjoy the opportunities to create something of lasting value for projects of any size. Call Doug Loyd @ 813-972-3430 for a confidential conversation.
Seller Services
When, why, and how you decide to sell your property are all big decisions. It's always a significant financial move and is often packed with emotion and plenty of questions about the best way to proceed. Our client-centric approach recognizes that every transaction involves real people and real circumstances that deserve a personalized and professional level of help and advocacy. Our FREE SELLERS GUIDE features some great advice to get you started.
- How much is my home worth?
- A Seller's 7 most expensive (and avoidable) mistakes.
- Choosing an agent.
- The Daily Auction.
- Print advertising vs. the web.
- Is staging your home worth it?
- Why single agency?
Call 1-888-200-6077 or your Florida Executive Realty agent for your personalized copy of our FREE Sellers Guide.
Title and Closing Services
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Florida Executive Realty is proud of our long standing affiliation with Phil Clark, Pam Toner and the rest of the staff at Enterprise Title Partners. Competitive rates, expeditious processing, reliable underwriting and organized, courteous closings are characteristic of their work. In our office or yours, the service is first rate. For more information and cool tools, visit them on the web at www.ETOTB.com |
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Foreclosure and REO
Foreclosed properties are both an unfortunate reality of being a mortgage lender and a terrific opportunity for investors and knowledgeable owner-occupants. The services we offer to both and a little working knowledge are detailed below.
For a current list of available foreclosure properties call-
Mary Jean Sinkhorn Team
rcmjs@tampabay.rr.com
1-888-921-8003
E Fax 1-866-414-3102
WE CAN GET THE JOB DONE
Sinkhorn Team utilize high tech tools and proper business acumen for the most professional and accurate services possible. Together with our assistant, Suzanne Mortensen, and staff of Realtors we do it all in REO.
COMMITMENT - SERVICE - PROFESSIONALISM
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Our Services & Experience as REO Asset Managers
Mary Jean Sinkhorn
The Sinkhorn Team R.E.O Specialists, 30 years +
Preservation/Repairs
- Occupancy status- Initial contact
- Securing- assuring that all properties are secured with keyed entry
- Rekey /board up- when necessary
- Trash out- management and inspection
- Initial lawn and pool service- oversight of all lawn, pool and landscaping maintenance per client guidelines
- Initial photos- all rooms of subject property
- Repair estimates/Improvement analysis
- Quote for repairs/review
- Construction/rehab supervision
- Eviction and lock out services- co-operation and coordination with Sheriffs' Department of counties serviced
- CFK- cash for keys- aggressive negotiation with occupants in an effort to save the client from having to evict
Marketing/Closings
- BPO's- for REO and 3rd party providers- performed quickly and efficiently by our REO department, fast turn arounds
- Researching tax roll/MLS and reviewing changes
- Detailed expense reporting
- Input into client's website all required info
- MMR's- timely marketing reports for up-to-date information on new comparables and feedback
- Variance tracking and reporting
- Offer negotiation and contract review- all offers negotiated using client-directed communication method
- Comprehensive tracking of closing and follow up
- Sold, "As-Is", and "Repaired" corporate and bank owned properties
- Complete escrow services in-house
- Established customer base- pools of buyers, agents and investors
- Expert facilitators
- Communication- equipped with state of the art technology for up to the minute client reporting and response
Our 30+ years of experience is based on marketing and closing thousands of bank-owned properties and our REO department currently works directly with some of the largest asset preservation companies in the United States.
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FAQ for Investors/Buyers
What does REO stand for?
It is a bank term for foreclosed property and stands for "real estate owned".
How do I buy a foreclosed home?
A foreclosed home is purchased like a resale home. You may obtain a loan from your local bank, mortgage company, or pay cash. Most Bank Owners prefer you to obtain your own financing locally as many foreclosure inventories need substantial improvements to qualify for normal financing.
Do I need to get a loan pre-approval first?
Sellers of foreclosed homes will require a pre-approval letter or proof of funds in order to consider a submitted offer and generally will not negotiate without it.
How low should I offer?
A foreclosure home is commonly priced at or below market value. Frequently there will be multiple offers, so making a "low ball" offer may mean your offer does not even get considered. On multiple offer situations, it is common to have the offers countered with a request for your highest and best offer by a certain deadline.
I need to sell my home first, are contingencies okay?
Sellers of foreclosed properties generally will not respond to a buyers' offer if the offer includes a contingency for the sale of another property.
Do I need a deposit?
Earnest money shows good faith on the part of the buyer and is credited to the buyer at closing. Minimum deposits are $500.00. It is not uncommon to have deposit amounts countered by the sellers.
Do the owners (bank) provide a Seller's Disclosure?
In foreclosures, the seller (bank), has never occupied the property and will not be able to provide a meaningful disclosure. There will be required addendums attached to an offer that explains the terms of the contract. Buyers have the right to an inspection, but the seller is under no obligation to make any repairs. Usually, foreclosed properties are sold as-is.
Is a "short sale" and a foreclosed property the same thing?
Definitely not. A "short sale" is a property that is still owned by a person who owes more than the property is worth. Basically, a seller who is not financially able to sell unless his/her lender accepts a payoff that is "short" of what they are owed. The amount of time and general uncertainty involved with a short sale often means these kinds of properties are not desirable to the average buyer. A foreclosed property is already owned by the lender and can be negotiated and purchased directly (without 3rd party approval) from the bank.
Are REO's always a "good deal"?
REO properties often represent genuine value to a buyer and are worthy of consideration. It may be tempting to consider a "good deal" only in monetary terms, but just remember, you have to take the house/neighborhood that goes with the "deal". |