Wondering what your home would sell for today? Tell me where it is, and I will look it up myself and send you a real number based on what homes like yours are actually selling for, not a computer guess. It is free, and there is no obligation.
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Why ask a local agent instead of an online estimate?
My team and I handle more than 100 transactions a year across Tampa Bay, with a full support team behind every one, and I was the #1 agent in Apollo Beach by total sales volume (Stellar MLS, January 2025 through August 2026). That means I am in these homes every week. I see what buyers pay more for, what makes them walk away, and how fast homes at your price point are going under contract. I can also tell you how many active buyers are looking at your price range right now, which is one of the most useful numbers to have when you are planning a sale.
Questions sellers ask me most
How much is my house worth?
The honest answer is what a ready buyer will pay for it right now, and that depends on things an online estimate cannot see. I look at the homes that actually sold near you in the last few months, the ones sitting on the market that are not selling, and the details of your house: updates, roof age, lot, view, and on the water, your dock and lift. Send me your address and I will put that together for you myself, at no cost.
How accurate is Zillow’s Zestimate?
It is a fine starting point, but it is a computer guessing from public records. It does not know you redid the kitchen, that your lift carries 16,000 pounds, or that your street sits higher than the one behind you. Zillow itself says its estimates are much less accurate for homes that are not listed for sale. In waterfront neighborhoods especially, I regularly see estimates miss by tens of thousands of dollars in both directions.
What affects home values in Apollo Beach and Tampa Bay?
For waterfront homes, buyers ask me about elevation and flood insurance first, then the depth of the canal at low tide, bridge clearance to open water, and boat lift capacity. Off the water, it comes down to the neighborhood, HOA and CDD fees, school zones, condition and updates. Two homes with the same square footage a few streets apart can sell very differently, which is exactly why a real local look matters.
When is the best time to sell my home here?
Snowbirds and Canadian buyers ramp up their shopping starting in January, and March is when I see the most closings. So my advice is to be on the market before January so your home is in front of that wave of buyers when they arrive, not after they have already chosen something else.
How long will it take to sell?
In my experience, a home that is priced right from the start sells within about 90 days. The homes that sit are almost always the ones that started too high and then chased the market down. That is why the first number matters so much, and why I would rather give you a real number than a flattering one.
Do you only work in Apollo Beach?
No. Apollo Beach is home, and I know it street by street, but my team and I sell homes all over Tampa Bay and across Florida, including Ruskin, Riverview, Sun City Center, Wimauma, Gibsonton, Brandon, St. Pete and as far as Clermont. If you are wondering what your home is worth, wherever it is in Florida, send it over.
Is the home value report really free?
Yes. There is no cost and no obligation to list with me. Many people just want to know where they stand for refinancing, insurance, planning a move a year or two out, or simple curiosity. I am happy to help either way.
Thinking about selling?
If you are leaning toward selling, these will help you get ready: how I sell homes in Apollo Beach, how to prepare your home to sell, and my seller’s guide. And what is pulling you toward a move? A smaller place, more room for the grandkids, a dock in the backyard? Tell me a little about it when you send your address and I will keep that in mind too.