It has been a glorious, bright weekend on Sanibel! Many thanks to VIP REALTOR Deb Gleason for sharing beautiful pictures of last night’s Holiday Tree Lighting as well as this mornings sunrise at Lighthouse Beach. If you are sitting in Erie or Buffalo as you read this blog, you are already thinking: how soon can I get out of the... Read More »
It is with great sadness that Jim Hall, VIP Sanibel and Captiva Realty Broker, shares the sad news of the recent passing of our friend and colleague, Mary Lou Bailey: “Mary Lou was an amazing person who was always a champion of VIP Realty. Her customers and clients were forever amazed at her hard work, dedication and great sense of... Read More »
Is it really the last week of November? Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! As you gather together with family and friends this week, may I suggest some eclectic “icebreaker” questions to get the conversations started? What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition? Have you ever participated in a Turkey Trot ? Turkey Bowl?* What’s the best shell you have found... Read More »
When you see all the colorful and informative ads for homes sales, you might not realize that this is just one component of the very complex profession of real estate sales. This highly regulated industry is constantly evolving with changes and enhancements of legal, financial and even ethical standards. That is why it is critically important for REALTORS to stay... Read More »
Happy Birthday, VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva Broker and REALTOR, Jim Hall! Recently, VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva REALTORS took a break after their continuing education seminar to celebrate VIP Sanibel and Captiva Broker Jim Hall’s birthday (no year please….although he looks 39!) Jim graduated from Boston College with a BA in Economics. He attended Harvard University Graduate School in... Read More »
The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) Conference and Expo was held in Boston last week. VIP REALTOR and Sanibel Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS (SCIAR) President-Elect Becky Mulka took time from her busy schedule to attend. Also attending this conference from SCIAR was Bill Robinson, CEO, and Brendan Albright, current SCIAR President and REALTOR at Pfeifer Realty Group. This annual... Read More »
Congratulations to Ken King who was just recognized by VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva as the TOP PRODUCER in October 2024! Ken is having a great year, as he was also acknowledged as Top Sales Agent this past June. And his clients recognize his skills and expertise as well. In a recent VIP Opinion survey, Ken was given a 5-star... Read More »
Congratulations, VIP REALTOR Debbie Staley for achieving TOP SALES status in October, 2024! Your professionalism and dedication to your clients best interests is legendary so it is no surprise that you continue to be so successful! Well done, Debbie! Debbie and her family moved from Illinois to Sanibel in 2001. She has been a REALTOR for over 30 years, both... Read More »
Congratulations, Bob Berning, VIP REALTY Sanibel and Captiva, for achieving the rating of TOP Listing Agent for the month of October, 2024! This has been another very busy year for Bob. Last month, he was re-elected as Secretary of the Sanibel Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS (SCIAR). In March, he was inducted into the VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva Executive... Read More »
In January, 2025, the Sanibel and Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS (SCIAR) will, once again, install Bob Berning as Secretary, extending his service in this role for another term. This has been a very productive year for Bob. In March, he was inducted into the VIP Realty Sanibel and Captiva Executive Club, recognizing his successful career as a VIP REALTOR.... Read More »