I noticed somebody this morning had searched, "Homes Built Before 1950 For Sale In Naples".  I doubted they were able to find what they were looking for easily so I thought I would pull the search for them and post it here.  Unfortunately, they did not contact me direct so I will never know if they find this link. :(

Currently there are only 19 homes available in Naples Florida built before 1950. You can see all of them here:

Homes built before 1950 For Sale in Naples

This link will remain live for about 3-4 weeks...if you want me to update it, just let me know.

It's even easier than that to get what you want.  My goal is to be the most responsive and helpful real estate agent in Naples.  If you have a special interest in Naples real estate, just contact me direct and I'll make every attempt to assist you.

Best Regards,

Shannon Lefevre, PA
Your Naples Smart Girl

Thank you for stopping by! I'm glad you found my site and are interested in knowing more about me and my Naples Florida real estate website.

What it is:
This website is nothing more than a compilation of all the information I have gathered regarding Naples real estate along with countless pictures and some videos I personally shot (yes they are trademarked...please do not copy without my permission).  I also have oodles of floor plans and finally ALL IDX listings available through my MLS service.  That means the listings on my site ARE NOT NECESSARILY MY LISTINGS.  This also means if you are already planning on working with another agent, you need to call them regarding the properties you want more information on. 

My intention for this site is to provide an easy and informative service for those interested in buying and selling Naples real estate.  For those of you who don't have an agent, I'd like you to choose me. 

How it works:
For years I've had several customers comment on how they like the fact that they don't need to sign up for anything when they utilize my site.  Although I have an option for you to sign up to receive automatic updates, the information is free to all. The reason I can afford to continue to keep adding information to this site is because some of you allow me to assist you with your purchase and/or sale. 

Because you have chosen to buy or sell with me, I can afford to take several hours out of my week to add more content you might find valuable.  Now I realize some of you have friends, family or even past agents you would like to remain loyal to...no problem...but for the rest of you, I'm pretty great at providing a service as you can tell from my site.  You can think of it as one big "pay it forward" vehicle.  My first clients allowed me the time to get my site started and with your help, I can continue to build the best Naples real estate site for people who are thinking about buying or selling down the road.  So in essence, they took care of you because I took care of them who is also taking care of you because you are taking care of me....phew! Doesn't that feel like one big hug!

Best Regards,

Shannon Lefevre, PA
Your Naples Smart Girl!

I made a beautiful mistake as a college kid by enrolling in a consumer behavior class years ago.  I'd love to say it was part of my well designed plan to offer you the best service possible but it was more dumb luck than anything.  I had no idea how incredibly intriguing consumer behavior was and I continue to be in awe over what each selling season of Naples Florida real estate will bring. The class taught me to constantly have my eye on change and I spend a great deal of time watching what Naples real estate buyers do and listening to what they say.

I can confidently say that no two seasons have been the same since I've been selling Naples real estate and I think new surprises are in store for us this year as well.  For example, there are quite a few irrefutable signs our market has improved and in some segments our market has fully recovered. 

How will this year's buyers handle the news that some select segments have in fact recovered and seller's will not be willing to negotiate as much? How will some buyers respond when they learn they may have missed out on the absolute bottom of the market? 

Just today I found myself browsing quickly through a furniture knowing fully that I was NOT a buyer but...circumstances brought me there and I never mind taking a quick peek provided I keep myself in check.  I remember specifically seeing two pictures catching my eye.  I stopped...determined I wasn't "IN LOVE" but I could be a buyer provided they didn't cost over a certain dollar amount. To my surprise it turned out they were 4 times the amount.  It wasn't painful walking away, in fact I hardly gave it a second thought and wondered if the possibility of slightly higher pricing or slightly stiffer negotiating might make a select group of Naples buyers behave the same way. 

Well, I already know of two groups of buyers who still bought even though their "predetermined limit" was exceeded.  The question everyone wants to know is if we can expect there to be a large swing of buyers who will ultimately purchase.

So far I see:

• Sellers who speak more confidently about selling and who have priced properties more realistically.
• Buyers who behave less hostile and are happier to be purchasing in Naples.
• Buyers who feel like now is the time to do it and so they are in fact purchasing.
• Sellers who are not allowing buyers to pick a number (any number) and are willing to let a deal go than sell below the price they want.
• Sellers who are sticking firm on negotiations even though there may be a couple of sales of very similar properties that sold for less last summer or fall.
• Smaller inventories.
• National real estate stories are becoming more positive.
• Agents nationwide are reporting stronger real estate markets.
• Higher Naples real estate website statistics.
• More buyer email inquiries than last year.
• More buyer phone calls than last year.

This is just a quick peek at the first week of high season but I can cautiously say it's a brighter, happier and more productive snapshot than the beginning of the last 3 seasons...stay tuned as we continue through for another update!

 

Best Regards,

Your Naples Smart Girl!

Shannon Lefevre, PA

I've been working on my Naples Florida real estate website now for about 4.5 years.  I am continuously amazed at it's success and I've been truly blessed with the people I've been introduced to and the people I have had the luxury of working for because of it!  Blogging here on Active Rain has been terrific for my business but ShannonLefevre.com is my number one most productive real estate marketing tool.

One of the aspects of web marketing that always continues to intrigue me are the keywords people use to find my site.  While many find it through search terms related to Naples and the finer neighborhoods Naples has to offer, I am overwhelmed at the number of people who search my site everyday with words directly related to me and my site.  I am equally overwhelmed at the gratitude I receive from people who have used and appreciate my hard work. 

Afterall, I didn't have some tech guy build ShannonLefevre.com with a thoughtlessly written out check and a wave of a finger.  I carefully wrote all of those descriptions and took over 1,000 pictures of Naples myself.  Every new page I design, I design with you in mind.  It would have cost me well over $100,000 to have the equivalent built but had I contracted all that out, I wouldn't have the same commitment to my client as I do today.  All of that research and time spent building the site I did to insure I would be the best agent for the job of helping you buy or sell your Naples home or condo. 

By the way I still improve and expand ShannonLefevre.com nearly everyday and welcome your ideas, suggestions, criticism and of course your business.

If you have stumbled upon ShannonLefevre.com by accident, if you have been referred or perhaps you are a repeat visitor, I want to thank you for your time.  Thank you for your kind words and thank you for your business because without your business, I would not have the ability to continue to provide the service that ShannonLefevre.com offers.

 

Best Regards,

Your Naples Smart Girl!

 

Shannon Lefevre, PA

I remember the lazy days of real estate when I sold in a tiny little market in Granbury, Texas.  Those were the days when the real estate market didn't change much and once you learned it...well you pretty much knew it...forever.  I loved those days when I knew nearly all of the market by heart and could blurt out market data off the top of my head with amazing accuracy...

The Naples Florida market is far from lazy.  Even in rough times it changes and when I mean changes...I mean in every direction from amount of inventory to pricing.  I feel like I've seen a complete market cycle now coming to Naples Florida when the market was slow after 9/11 and increasing in strength to watching it change on an hourly basis when it was really kookie!  I used to search mls 50 times a day back then begging for something new to hit the market so I could sell a property to somebody patiently waiting for the property of their dreams to go live...

Just look at what's happened on June 16th in Southwest Florida during the last 5 years:

After a quick look one might think there hasn't been much of a change but looking closer you can see a magnificent difference of activity and success or lack thereof.

If you get what the data means...GOOD FOR YOU!

If you don't...well, that's why you want to contact a Realtor who can analyze this stuff for you or at least the part of the market you're interested in.

Buying or selling in a market that NEVER changes or changes ever so slightly doesn't require the need for a real estate agent as much.  It's also alot easier to find an agent who has a good idea of what's going on and can assist you with your purchase or sale. 

If you're considering buying or selling in Southwest Florida...well there are drastic changes that happen continuously and that's why you want someone who keeps up to speed on those changes and can give you current information on the area or type of product you're considering.  This is why I personally shy away from those who attempt to do this part time or who claim to work huge geographic areas like the whole Southwest Florida region.  It is impossible to be an expert in either of those scenarios!

That's why you want a specialist in the location you're interested in. If you need a REALTOR in Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Estero or Marco Island...I know experts who can help you out tremendously!

If you're thinking Naples...well...call a Smart Girl! :)

Best Regards,

Your Naples Smart Girl