We love virtual open houses To better protect our clients, associates, and community, Smith & Associates Real Estate has moved to fully digital showings to better serve our customers. Please join us for a virtual open house event, Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 pm on Zoom. The event will also be streamed on our Facebook page LIVE! We invite you to take a tour of some of Smith & Associates Real Estate's finest properties from the comfort and safety of your own home. When Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 pm Where Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/86084427951 Smith & Associates Real Estate's Facebook Page: facebook.com/SmithAndAssociatesRE View The List Of Virtually Open Homes

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Adwerx | Smith & Associates Real Estate

 The program ensures that Associates receive a comprehensive digital advertising campaign for themselves, and every one of their listings.

TAMPA BAY, FL, May 14, 2020 - Rooted in the Tampa Bay Area, Smith & Associates Real Estate has been serving local home buyers and sellers since 1969. With annual sales of $1.5 billion and over 2,600 transactions per year, Smith has the highest per-agent productivity in Tampa Bay. Continuing with their track record of showcasing their top producers, the firm is investing in personalized and company branded digital advertising services with Adwerx, including automated online ads for all new listings and the use of retargeting technology.

Digital ads for new listings launch as soon as a property is publicly…

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Mayfair International Realty Logo Nick Churton, based at Smith & Associates Real Estates' London Office, Mayfair International Realty, offers his thoughts on the efforts being made to keep buyers and sellers on the move.

Throughout the lockdown, agents and brokers have been working remotely. The past few weeks have been frantic. First, there were all the home sales, which had to be pushed past the finishing post. Even in lockdown, we have been able to do this within responsible guidelines. Then there are the deals that were only just tied up when the lockdown began. It is astonishing how many buyers and sellers have been keen to keep to their plans - even though they might have to add weeks and even months to transaction times.

But now we are also busy working with those who are…

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A home is a sacred space. It is where we connect with our families, unwind from stressful days, strengthen relationships, laugh, cry, hug, play, and decompress from the demands of life. More and more, people are seeking to incorporate wellness into the design of their luxury homes. Homeowners want to create spaces that offer a holistic approach to health and complement the balance of mind, body, and soul. The modern homeowner knows that wellness contributes to overall happiness and is a key to managing stress. They want a home that helps them feel good as they grow older and is a reflection of a healthy lifestyle. These homes for sale in Tampa Bay offer health-inspired home design and create a refuge for self-care and living a well lived life.  

Make…

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We have all heard of the term “smart home,” but what does it mean? Where does one start? What technologies are available, and what are their costs? Smart home systems use the internet to connect devices and appliances to mobile apps so that they can be monitored and controlled remotely by homeowners. Smart devices and automated home systems make your home more convenient by using applications and voice-control to manage things such as appliances, thermostats, doorbells, lighting, and devices.

The convenience of home automation is hard to match. Imagine a home where nearly everything is connected to a single network that can be managed from anywhere in the world. Lighting systems, electrical outlets, locks, large and small appliances, heating…

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Did you know that Tampa Bay property management is one of the many services offered at Smith & Associates? In fact, property management is an integral part of our service portfolio. The Tampa Bay area is booming-- topping lists of the best places to live, work and visit. It’s no wonder that with its surge in popularity, homeowners are turning to the Tampa Bay market for their next income property.

We understand that life is hectic, and owners may not have the time to manage their rental properties properly. At Smith & Associates, we provide a full array of personalized, boutique-style property management services that give owners peace of mind over their investment properties. Our property management services are backed by Smith & Associates Real…

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756 Bay Street NE Front of 756 Bay Street NE

This completely modernized and updated 110-year old home is more than a beauty to the eye, it is an element of history. It is a place of safety and refuge where families through the decades have created cherished memories between the walls. More so, this beautifully restored home is a rare opportunity to own a crown jewel in Old Northeast steps away from the vibrant downtown and waterfront.

The Craftsman-style home, located at 756 Bay Street NE and built-in 1910, has been meticulously restored and completely preserved, while simultaneously providing all of today’s modern conveniences and technology. The property boasts three porches, four gas fireplaces, heated and cooled swimming pool, legal income-producing one-bedroom Carriage…

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Recognized as a Top Workplace for the Fifth Consecutive Year

For the fifth year in a row, Smith & Associates Real Estate was recognized as one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces by the Tampa Bay Times. The organization ranked in the top five for midsize workplaces in Tampa Bay (#4). The ranking is based on employee survey feedback with over 34,000 employees in the local market responding.

The employee engagement survey gathered responses on workplace culture in the areas of: Alignment, Coaching, Connection, Engagement, Leadership, Performance, and the Basics like pay, benefits, and flexibility.

In the Tampa Bay region, nearly 190 leading employers were nominated by their employees. To be considered for participation, companies or government entities…

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As more people prioritize personal wellness, high-end real estate is merging lavish, luxe design with a holistic health-centric approach. The modern homeowner seeks luxury amid tranquil surroundings, walkable neighborhoods, resort-like amenities, and state-of-the-art interiors. They want their homes to enhance their healthy lifestyles where self-care is convenient and readily available. The new upscale condo towers in Tampa are tapping into this desire for wellness by offering an unparalleled approach to luxury design that enhances quality of life.

State-of-the-Art Exercise Amenities

Feeling great depends on physical health and the ability to workout with ease is essential to residents. At Hyde Park House, the social center of this intimate,…

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Nick Churton and Annette Reeve from our London Office, Mayfair International Realty, have a few words for real estate professionals handling the sudden and stultifying shock of a global pandemic.

The real estate business is cyclical. From time to time there are bumps in the road, brought on by economic booms and busts and natural disasters like hurricanes, fires and floods. We don’t like them but we half-expect them.

Then there are the bumps that we don’t expect: bumps like the Great Depression or world wars. Every real estate generation hopes that it will not have to deal with bumps like these. But our generation has been called to deal with coronavirus.

Global threats remind us that we are an international real estate family, with each…

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