Carolyn Francis, REALTOR® | FL LIC# 3079410, MN LIC# 20482436

(941) 400-0083 | Carolyn.Francis@hotmail.com | TheFrancisGroup.net

 

Licensed REALTOR® with decades of experience in Florida and Minnesota. Focuses on your unique needs while locating the best options to fit your lifestyle. Has extensive experience in new construction, residential, resort resale, and investment real estate transactions. With unparalleled marketing and business expertise, this agent will give you an edge in negotiations. Her expert knowledge of the area, communities and real estate market will allow you to make great choices and sound decisions. Proudly serving Sarasota/Manatee Counties - Florida

 

BUYER SERVICES:

·         Determining your priorities as to goals, location and personal needs

·         Providing information on neighborhoods, pricing, local services, schools and growth

·         Creating alternative options and finding the best choices to meet your priorities

·         Showing various properties, determining the best location and property

·         Providing current data to support property pricing

·         Creating and explaining documentation required for the offer and negotiating the price

·         Supporting you through the closing process and after the sale as needed

 

SELLER SERVICES:

·         Providing a Comparative Market Analysis

·         Determining the best pricing

·         Assisting you with arranging help: decluttering, cleaning, staging

·         Investors will need to prepare income-expense information, current cap rates and lease information

·         Creating detailed information on the property: age of appliances, roof, special improvements, HOA, etc.

·         Completing listing documentation: reviewing the closing process and anticipated expenses as well as net proceeds

·         Negotiating offers and coordinating the closing process with title agent

MARKETING STRATEGIES:

·         Open houses

·         Comprehensive social media marketing campaign

·         Individual property website

·         Providing high resolution photos (virtual tours as needed)

·         Virtual staging (if needed)

·         Direct mailers and flyers (as needed)

·         Utilizing the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) 

 

EDUCATION:

·         REALTOR® License

·         B.A., Augustana College 

·         M.A., University of Illinois 

·         Graduate REALTOR® Institute 

 

MEMBERSHIPS:

·         National Association of REALTORS®

·         Florida Association of REALTORS®

·         Sarasota-Manatee Association of REALTORS®

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

·         Founder, Sarasota Walkers, 2009-present 

·         Member, Emanuel Lutheran Church

·         Member, St. Phillip the Deacon Lutheran Church