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Naples Real Estate and More: John R. Wood Agents Named as Five Star Real Estate Agents by National Company

Monday, June 3rd, 2013

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John R. Wood Agents Named as 2012 Five Star Real Estate Agent by National Company

John R. Wood Realtors is proud to announce that its agents were recently named as Five Star Real Estate Agents by Five Star Professional, a national research company that identifies high-quality service professionals, then joins forces with city and regional magazines to make research results available to consumers in more than 45 markets in North America.  Fewer than 4% of all real estate agents in Lee and Collier County were recognized.

5-star-professionalFinal selections were based on results of a rigorous research process that included a regulatory and consumer comment review, and an evaluation of objective criteria including customer service, communication, finding the right home, integrity, negotiation, post-sale service, marketing, market knowledge, closing preparation, and overall satisfaction.

Selections included the following John R. Wood Agents:

Annemarie Giannini

Barbara Salinas

Bill Earls

Bonnie Camp

Bruce Miller

Carol Fox

Carol Wood

Christianne Arthur

Christie Dufinetz

Cindy Kruesi

Claire Licciardi

Debbie Frost

Deborah Hylemon

Deborah Zvibleman

Debra Pelitera

Diane Rudd

Doug Stewart

Douglas Treadwell

Elli Taylor

Frank Petras

Guy Brooks

Helayne Frankel

Jackie Hauserman

Jackie Maxwell

Jaclyn Palowitz

Jennifer White Shoots

Jim Mayer

Jim Scartz

Joanie Licitra

Joann Aycock

John Newman

Joseph Gannon III

Judy Kemble

Karen Champion

Karen Sweatlock

Kate Del Gatto

Kathy Gardner

Kellie Brown

Keri Huber

Kim Case

Laurie Bellico

Linda C. Loomis

Lisa Richardson

Lynette Grout

Maggie Sanders

Margaret Hutchinson

Marie Harris

Matthew Klinowski

Michael Dillard

Mike Dodge

Mike Shepherd

Mimy Von Schreiner

Mindy Young

Monika DeBenedictis

Monika Goodrich

Monte Gerard

Nandy Miller

Nina Link

Patrick Dearborn

Rob Dowling

Robyn Pfister Griffin

Roger Brunswick

Rose Mary Everett

Roxane Menna

Sandra Malone

Sara Rice Williams

Sharon Hammond-Turnblad

Sharon Worley

Susan Wall

Theresa Baker

Wendy Hayes

William Verdonk

Overall results were published in the May 2013 issue of Gulfshore Life Magazine.

To contact a John R. Wood Agent, or one of the agents above, please visit www.JohnRWood.com/Agents today!

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Naples FL Real Estate and More: New Real Estate Agents Join John R. Wood Realtors

Thursday, May 30th, 2013

John R. Wood Realtors is proud to announce the addition of the following new agents to its team:

John R. Wood Realtors welcomes Vincent Branda to its Bonita Springs office as a sales associate. Originally from Queens, New York, Branda attended Florida State College of Jacksonville and studies digital media and business administration. Prior to joining the real estate industry, Branda worked in electronic gaming, software sales, and consulting. Branda obtained his real estate sales associate license in 2012 and is a member of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR).

Hering,-Sally-WEBJohn R. Wood Realtors welcomes Sally Hering to its North Naples office as a sales associate.  Previously living in Chicago and Ft. Lauderdale, Hering attended Prairie State College and Broward College, and studied business.  Prior to joining the real estate industry, Hering was a VP of Sales for Healthcare Technology Solutions.  Her community involvement includes various campaign and charities for DAV Vietnam Veterans, March of Dimes, and the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure.  Hering is a member of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR), the Florida Association of REALTORS® (FAR), and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

 

 

Wright,-Lor-WEBi---2013John R. Wood Realtors welcomes Lori A. Wright to its Old Naples office as a sales associate. Originally from Michigan, Wright attended Adrian College and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Her community involvement includes the Naples High School JROTC Boosters.

 

 

 

 

John R. Wood Realtors welcomes Mary C. de Groot to its Old Naples office as a sales associate. Originally from Connecticut, de Groot attended Villanova and Des Moines Universities. Prior to joining the real estate industry, de Groot was a cardiologist. She is currently a member of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR).

 

John R. Wood Realtors welcomes Rex Storter to its Old Naples office as a sales associate. Storter attended the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, and the University of Arkansas, College of Engineering, earning a Master of Science degree.

 

Dixon,-Jill-WEB---2013John R. Wood Realtors welcomes Jill Dixon to its central office as a sales associate and part of the Dixon Team. Originally from Medford, New Jersey, Dixon attended Houghton College, earning a Bachelor of Science degree.

 

 

 

 

John R. Wood Realtors welcomes Peter Dixon to its central office as a broker associate and part of the Dixon Team.  Living previously in Virginia and the United Kingdom, Dixon attended the Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales.  He is a member of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR) and previously held a director position there.

 

Dixon,-SimonWEB---2013John R. Wood Realtors welcomes Simon Dixon to its central office as a sales associate and part of the Dixon Team.  Originally from London, England, Dixon joined the real estate industry in 1999. He is a member of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR).

 

 

 

 

John R. Wood Realtors is the oldest real estate company in Southwest Florida with 53+ years of experience in the market. The firm has eleven offices serving the areas from Marco Island to Sanibel/Captiva Islands, and employs 300 agents and staff.  For more information, visit www.JohnRWood.com.

 

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Naples FL Real Estate: New Real Estate Agents Join John R. Wood Realtors

Thursday, April 11th, 2013

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John R. Wood Realtors is proud to announce the addition of the following new agents to its team:

 

WEB-Kazda,-Michael---2013John R. Wood Realtors welcomes Michael A. Kazda to its Old Naples office. Kazda served in the United States Army and studied administration and finance. Prior to real estate, he served as a Chief Executive Officer/Owner for an accounting company and as a Controller/Business Manager for a talent agency. Prior to arriving in Naples in 2012, Kazda lived in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and currently holds sales associate and REALTOR® designations.  He also is a volunteer for 5th Avenue Business Improvement District activities and a member of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR), the Florida Association of REALTORS® (FAR), and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

 

John R. Wood Realtors welcomes Gwendolyn Leftwich Geletka (Image not available) to its North Naples office. Previously from Canfield, Ohio, Geletka attended the Touro School of Nursing, Lousiana State University, Hondros College, and Larson Educational Services.  Prior to real estate, she was President and Chief Executive Officer of Kogelles Ltd. Inc. Women’s Specialty Boutique and a registered nurse. She has been involved with the Junior League of Youngstown and the Rich Foundation for Autism and is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Florida Association of REALTORS® (FAR), and the Ohio Association of REALTORS® (OAR). Geletka holds a REALTOR® designation in Ohio and Florida.

John R. Wood Realtors welcomes Sophie Hewson (Image not available) to its Central office as part of the Treadwell Real Estate Sales Team. Living previously in Chicago and London, Hewson attended Rollins College and Regents College, earning a Bachelor of Administration Degree in International Business and a Master’s Degree in Finance. Prior to real estate, Hewson worked in wealth management, luxury hospitality management and marketing. She earned a real estate sales associate designation in 2011 and is active in the Naples Council for World Affairs. She is currently serves as a Southwest Florida Model UN Judge and is a member of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR).

 

WEB-Hagan,-MikeJohn R. Wood Realtors welcomes Mike Hagan to its Bonita Springs Office. Previously living in Texas, Hagan holds real estate broker and Certified Sales Professional designations. Prior to working in real estate, he was a commercial fisherman.  Hagan is a member of the Bonita Springs-Estero Association of REALTORS® (BEAR).

 

 

 

WEB-Meiners,-Rob---2013John R. Wood Realtors welcomes Rob Meiners to its Old Naples Office as part of the Meiners Real Estate Sales Team. Originally from Chesterfield, Missouri, Meiners attended Missouri University, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science Degree in Engineering Mechanics.  Prior to real estate, Meiners was a Senior Structural Design Engineer and owner of Tubular USA, a steel tubing fabrication company.  He has a real estate sales associate designation and is a member of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR).

 

John R. Wood Realtors welcomes Laura Meiners (Image not available) to its Old Naples Office as part of the Meiners Real Estate Sales Team. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Meiners attended the University of Mississippi, earning a Bachelor of Administration Degree in Marketing.

John R. Wood Realtors is the oldest real estate company in Southwest Florida with 53+ years of experience in the market. The firm has eleven offices serving the areas from Marco Island to Sanibel/Captiva Islands, and employs 300 agents and staff.  For more information, visit www.JohnRWood.com.

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Naples FL Real Estate and More: 2013 Humanitarian of the Year, John R. Wood, now on You Tube!

Monday, April 8th, 2013

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Back in February, our very own, John R. Wood was named the 2013 Humanitarian of the Year by Hodges University at a luncheon in his honor at the Naples Beach Hotel.

The video of Mr. Wood accepting this honor has now been posted to You Tube on the John R. Wood Realtors’ channel.

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Naples FL Real Estate: John R. Wood Realtors’ Agents Receive Top Producer Awards

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

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March 25th, Naples, FL—   The Top Producer Annual Awards are awarded by the Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR) Naples-on-the-Gulf Chapter to members who have achieved top sales in their respective categories.   John R. Wood Realtors is pleased to announce its Top Producer award recipients.

 

Individual General Real Estate Sales

$10 Million Plus:

Anita-Colletti

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anita Colletti

Natalie-Kirstein

Natalie Kirstein

$5-9,999,999 Million:

Jeannette-P-Batten

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeannette P. Batten

 

$2-4,999,999 Million:  

Debbie-Zvibleman

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debbie Zvibleman

 

Team General Real Estate Sales

$10 Million Plus:

Karen-Sweatlock

 

 

 

 

 

 

Karen Sweatlock Team

Monika-DeBenedictis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monika DeBenedictis Team

Marie-Harris

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Harris: Marie Harris

Rosemary-Hammar

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Harris: Rosemary Hammar

2012 Member of the Year:

Anita-Colletti 

 

 

 

 

 

Anita Colletti

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Naples FL Real Estate: John R. Wood Realtors February 2013 Neighborhood Snapshot Report is now available!

Thursday, March 21st, 2013

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The John R. Wood Realtors’ February 2013 Neighborhood Snapshot Report is now available!

Each month, John R. Wood Realtors publishes their Neighborhood Snapshot Report which shows the number of closed sales over the last 12 months, as well as the available inventory in some of Naples’ and Bonita Springs’ most popular neighborhoods.  This report is divided by single-family homes and condominiums, and gives residents insight into how active their neighborhood is, as well as surrounding neighborhoods.

 

John R. Wood Realtors Neighborhood Snapshot Report Feb 2013

 

To find out what is happening in your neighborhood, contact a John R. Wood Agent today.

For more information or to see Market Report archives, click HERE!

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Naples FL Real Estate: John R. Wood Realtors February 2013 Market Report Now Available

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

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The John R. Wood Realtors Monthly Market Report for February 2013 is now Available!

14% Increase in Closings Greater Than $1.0 Million vs. Prior Year

 For February 2013, there have been 107 closings greater than $1.0 million in the first two months of 2013, an increase of 14% over the first two months of 2012. Closed sales in the $750,000 to $1.0 million range increased 67% from 18 closings in February of 2012 to 30 closings in February of 2013. The year-to-date median sales price is $226,500, the highest since 2008. The year-to-date average sales price is $385,897.

Real Estate Feb 2013 Naples FL Market Report

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Naples FL Real Estate: NABOR Says Lower Inventory May Impact Housing Market

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

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As reported on March 15th by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), the Naples Area housing market remains strong with increases in overall pending sales, overall closed sales, and overall median closed price for the 12-months ending February 2013. In addition, inventory decreased by 13 percent.  This report tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island).

Local real estate experts note that sales may slow due to the low level of inventory.

“Changes in inventory at some point may become an issue,” stated Dr. Shelton Weeks, Department Chair of Economics & Finance at FGCU. “Continued declines in inventory will produce some upward pressure on prices.  However, as prices rise we should expect builders to bring more new units to the market which may slow the advance in prices.”

John R. Wood CEO, Phil Wood also stated:

“The market has consistently improved since 2008 and is now very healthy.  However, we would not be surprised to see sales slow a little over the next six months due to a lack of inventory,” stated Phil Wood, President & CEO of John R. Wood Realtors.

The NABOR® February report provides annual comparisons of single-family home and condominium sales (via the SunshineMLS), price ranges, and geographic segmentation and includes an Overall Market summary. Specifics include:

  • The overall median closed price increased 17 percent from $180,000 at the end of February 2012 to $211,000 for the 12-month period ending February 2013.
  • Overall pending sales increased 5 percent from 10,160 units to 10,629 units for the 12-month period ending February 2013. Overall pending sales increased 20 percent in the $300,000 to $500,000 category from 1,397 units to 1,677 units; 17 percent in the $500,000 to $1 million category, from 1,023 units to 1,193 units; increased 26 percent in the $1 million to $2 million category, from 422 units to 532 units; and increased 23 percent in the $2 million plus category, from 257 units to 315 units, respectively for the 12-month period ending February 2013.
  • The average DOM (Days on the Market) increased overall from 162 days in February 2012 to 168 days in February 2013.
  • Inventory decreased 13 percent from 7,888 units in February 2012 to 6,843 units in February 2013.
  • Overall pending sales in the Naples coastal area increased 15 percent from 1,839 units to 2,119 units, and closed sales increased 16 percent, from 1,650 units to 1,906 units, for the 12-month period ending February 2013.

To view the entire report, visit www.NaplesArea.com

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John R. Wood Realtors’ COO, Dottie Babcock, Featured on the Cover of éBella Magazine

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013

 

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COO, Dottie Babcock eBella March 2013

COO, Dottie Babcock
eBella March 2013

John R. Wood Realtors’ Chief Operating Office, Dottie Babcock is the cover and feature story in the March 2013 issue of éBella Magazine. Learn about her rise to the top of the real estate industry through inspiring others and her astute business prowess!

Here are some excerpts from the feature article written by Debra Stone.

The confidence surrounding Babcock transcends ego, achievement and beauty – and it’s confidence that’s infectious. Spend some time with her – in her office, over lunch, driving to a meeting- and you’ll take a part of her away with you; a brighter outlook, a deepened perspective, a heightened sense of self-confidence.

As chief operating officer at John R. Wood Realtors, the area’s oldest residential real estate firm, Babcock is part cheerleader, part den mother and occasional dispenser of tough love. She’s not one to play baby sitter; Babcock doesn’t dote.

She also doesn’t panic. As employees at John R. Wood can attest, Babcock is often ready with a smile, even when the real estate sky is falling as it has quite frequently in these past few years. It’s the kind of unflappable optimism that comes from decades of navigating the ebbs and flows of her industry - but it’s far from the only quality that inspires her co-workers.

That’s just a small part of what makes’s Dottie great! Learn more about Dottie today; get to the newsstand now to pick up your copy pf the March 2013 issue of éBella Magazine!

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Naples Real Estate and Beyond: When Will 2006 Home Values Return?

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

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In a blog posted today by KCM, it was stated that the most recent Home Price Expectation Survey projects a 3% -3.5% increase in values for each of the next 5 years.   While most parts of the country may see varying levels of appreciation over that time, it’s not certain that we’ll see 2006 values during that 5-year period.

Barclays’ U.S. residential credit strategy team recently predicted that 2006 values would return in 2021. From an article in DSNews:

“While the floor appears to have materialized, they stress that home prices are likely to recover slowly over the next 4 to 5 years. We expect on average a 3-4 percent annual increase in home prices [nationally] in coming years.”

Barclays’ analysts explained, home prices will be slightly below their 2006 peaks even in 2020, finally returning to pre-crisis peak levels in June 2021.

In an article for CNNMoney, the analytics firm Fiserv projected that 2006 prices would not return until 2023:

“Fiserv forecasts prices will bounce back an average of 3.7% a year for the next five years — a rate that would still leave prices 20% below the peak. At that forecasted growth rate, the national average high of $238,000 would not be hit again until 2023.”

You may in for a long wait if your waiting for 20o6 values to sell your home! For more information about the home values in your neighborhood, contact a John R. Wood Realtors Agent.

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