Every profession requires that its practitioners undergo advanced academic training to equip them with specialized knowledge and skills. The real estate profession is no exception.

Professional REALTORS®—as are we all at Balistreri Realty—are trained in the science and art of executing real estate transactions. REALTORS® must complete a rigorous course of study to earn their basic credentials, and then meet additional requirements if they wish to qualify and practice as specialists in various areas of real estate.

REALTORS® are licensed by the state(s) in which they do business, and must remain in good standing to maintain their licenses.

They adhere to a professional code of conduct that holds them, under sanction, to high ethical standards in their business dealings. And, recognizing that they belong to a local, regional and national community of professionals who pledge to uphold the tenets of the profession, REALTORS® agree to subject themselves and their business practices to the transparent oversight of local boards.

REALTORS® are a network of professionals—1.3 million strong in the United States alone—who bring together buyers and sellers of properties and course them through the often complex process of successfully completing their real estate transactions. REALTORS® have been doing this for well over a century; it is not a “new” profession.

In our daily lives, people look to professionals to help them with matters of major importance—matters they won’t leave to chance, or to their own or others’ inexperience or limited ability. They want a trained stylist to cut their hair; a qualified teacher to teach their children; a certified physician to diagnose and treat their illnesses.

Why? Because they want the peace of mind, the confidence, that comes with knowing that a professional is in their corner, handling matters that are important to them.

It’s the reason full-service brokerage by professional—not limited-service, or reduced-fee brokerage, or direct sellers—has been, and continues to be, the standard in the real estate business.

It’s the reason 83 percent of sellers use the services of a REALTOR® to sell their properties.

It’s the reason professional REALTORS®, like us at Balistreri Realty, Inc., can be counted on to meet your goals and objectives in the sale of your property and get you the very best price.

Why A Balistreri REALTOR®?
Simply put, because you deserve the very best.

As a client entrusting us with one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your lifetime, you’re entitled to the security and peace of mind that come from knowing that you’re getting the best representation. We at Balistreri Realty, Inc. believe our REALTORS® are the best in the business.

Reputation
A leader in real estate since 1964, we attract REALTORS® who appreciate the competitive advantage of our outstanding reputation and the integrity, stability and quality of performance our name stands for.

Core Values
Proudly family-owned and -operated, we attract REALTORS® who identify with the core values that are the driving force behind all we do—service, teamwork, ethical conduct.

Single-Agency Representation
We’re among only a few regional companies providing clients the highest form of representation allowed by Florida law—Single Agency. Our REALTORS® are duty-bound to obey their clients’ wishes and protect their interests. Many firms prefer to assume responsibility only for putting a deal together.

Strong Support
Our REALTORS® receive maximum support in the course of representing their clients—far more than most competing firms. This means they are able to deliver a level of service that far surpasses that of competitors.

Specialized Training
Our REALTORS® receive the best training in the industry to keep them in top form, current with trends and developments in real estate and changes in the law. This allows them to be of even greater values to our clients.

The Best Systems
Our REALTORS® use our proven systems and ways of doing business produce the results our clients are looking for.

What Your Balistreri REALTOR® Will Need to Help You Sell Your Property?
Preparation is everything. At Balistreri Realty, Inc., we spend a lot of time preparing our clients’ transactions because proper preparation assures a smooth, stress-free and successful conclusion to the sale of your property.

To properly represent you and secure your interests in the sale of your property, your Balistreri Realtor will need certain documents and information from you. We ask that you help us prepare by providing these items; they will help clear away some of the required legal paperwork associated with the sale of your property and support our representation of you with other parties.

In providing you Single Agent representation, the highest form of real estate service allowed by Florida law, our duty is to you, not to the transaction.

A copy of your actual title insurance policy

A copy of the actual deed to the property

A copy of the survey, if applicable

A list of all improvements you have made to the property

A list of contractors who have worked on your property

A list, including names and phone numbers, of actual service providers to the property—such as landscaping, pool service, pest control service, cable, gas, etc.

A copy of the utility bills for the last year—FPL, water, trash, gas, etc.

Information about any liens placed against the property

Information on any financial judgments against you

Information on any restricted covenants

Information on community or subdivision fees, if applicable

Information on any warranties from home improvements (including maintenance contract)

If it is an estate property, a copy of documents pertaining to the executor of the will and his/her powers—either a valid, full copy of the will or a certified extract of it.

If the property is owned by a corporation, a copy of the corporation’s minutes indicating the title of officer or director signing the Listing Agreement and ratifying the decision to put the property for sale