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Linda Sandlin Achieves Resort & 2nd Home Specialist Certification____________________________________________________________________________________

Marco Island – Linda Sandlin, ABR, CLHMS, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, RSPS of the Sandlin Team at RE/MAX Results Realty on Marco Island has been awarded the Resort and Second Home Specialist (RSPS) Certification.  The RSPS Certification is a nationally-recognized certification awarded by the National Association of REALTORS® to real estate professionals who wish to offer the highest level of expertise in the resort and second home specialty.

Linda joins more than 1,300 real estate professionals worldwide who have earned the RSPS certification.  REALTORS® who receive the RSPS certification have successfully completed the Resort & Second Home Markets Courses along with additional advanced courses in the field of resort and second home real estate.  “Advanced education is one of the many ways my Partners and I work to offer our clients the highest level of expertise. We specialize in helping our clients accomplish their goals in buying or selling primary and second homes as well as properties for investment, development, or retirement in our beautiful resort, recreational, and vacation destination,”  Linda explained

 “The RSPS certification program offers one of the most powerful networking opportunities,” said Brett Brown, 2011 chair of the NAR Resort & Second-Home Committee and an RSPS. “You will connect with agents across the country and share your local knowledge to attain referrals.  In the process you will educate yourself above your competitors by attaining insight of other second home and resort areas in the United States and abroad.  You can connect through the many social media sites or in person at the Resort and Second Home Symposium- the premier education and networking event for this group.”

Marco Island Real Estate Deals & Steals!

 The market is hot with a dramatic increase in the number of sales. Don’t miss your chance to get a great buy!

 Marco Island CONDO DEALS!

 Bayside 307 $265,000

Charming spacious furnished 2/2 condo. Gorgeous Smokehouse Bay & sunset views. Storm shutters. Heated pool, spa, direct access docks, tennis, BBQ. Covered parking space may accommodate 2 cars.

Duchess Beach Villa A $469,000

Rare front  villa in best location on crescent beach. Gorgeous Gulf & sunset views. Lowest price 2/2 over 1300 sf on beach. Treasured lifestyle in prestigious, financially strong condo.

 Esplanade 2-407  $515,000

Exceptional 3 bedroom 3 bath condo with partial views of Smokehouse Bay! Large 2036 sq.ft great room design. Weekly rentals allowed! Enjoy all of the wonderful Esplanade amenities.

 Prince 906 Turn-key furnished $575,000

Spacious 1830 sf beach condo. Professional tropical Bahamian décor.  New Kitchen cabinets & appliances, washer & dryer , water heater & AC. Impact glass. Spectacular Prince amenities!

Riviera 5000-836 Partially furnished $900,000.

Glorious views- Gulf, Beach, River, Bay, Skyline. Splendid flowing 3484 sf condo features extensive custom built-ins & upgrades, rich Italian marble floors. Fabulous Hideaway Beach lifestyle.

 Marco Island HOME DEALS!

 1896 Calusa Ct.  $870,000

Enjoy beautiful river views from this 4 bedroom 3 bath direct access home. Kitchen and bathrooms remodeled in 2002. New roof and flooring in 2006. Spacious lanai and large pool was resurfaced in 2008. 

 520 S. Barfield Drive- $1,999,000 

Rare opportunity to own 1 of Marco’s largest properties- 1 beautiful acre- 314’ deep. 156’ waterfront. Spectacular SW Roberts Bay view. Slocum-built 4 BR 4 ½ bath 4013 sq ft. Sacrifice price.

  Marco Island LOT DEALS!

 444 N Collier lot for $69,900

Excellent price for an inland lot located close to the beach, shopping and great restaurants! Perfect area to build your dream home. Don’t miss this great opportunity to own a piece of Marco Island!   

791 Whiskey Creek Drive,  $89,000

Best buy lot with good elevation in beautiful Key Marco! 15’ elevation. Great views.  Boat dock up to 50’ included. Lifts up to 38’. Tennis, fitness, community center & more. NOT short sale.

1091 Blue Hill Creek Dr, Key Marco, $225,000

One of Best Lots on beautiful Key Marco! Big lot. High elevation. Panoramic views of Barfield Bay & Caxambas Pass. Boat dock included. Tennis. Fitness Center/Clubhouse ... Luxury living & privacy.

259 Marquesas  $299,000

Build your dream home on this large water indirect cul-de-sac lot with long converging waterway views. Nice area conveniently located closed to the Marco Town Center, Esplanade and beaches. Bank owned

 1810 Canby lot $399,000

Best buy big lot with big view! 150 ft of waterfront & beautiful bay views. Surrounded by stunning homes. Direct access quick out to the Marco River. Close to shops & restaurants. On Sewer!

 1250 Marlin  $999,000

Direct access, south facing tip lot with 162 ft of reinforced seawall and huge views!  Build your dream home! South End of the Island with quick direct access.  Sewer already paid.

According to Melissa Dittmann Tracey, Realtor® Magazine Daily News and Realtor.com data, Florida cities have had the largest year-over-year increases in average list prices. Based on August data of 2.2 million listings in 146 markets, Florida cities make up nine of the top 10 places for highest year-over-year list price spike with Naples area showing a year-over-year increase of 15.13% . Nationwide, the average list price is up 2.36 percent year-over-year.

Summer months show higher sales for Marco Island.

There are some very positive statistics directly from the Marco Island Area Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service which continue to show high sales activity for Marco Island.

Specifically, pending listings for all property types are up from July 2010 to July 2011 by 46.43%. The percentage of all property types that closed on Marco Island is up by 68% from last year. In fact, the average sales price is up by 27.17% and the median sales price is up 19.05%. The total dollar volume was up 104.71% in the yearly July 2010 and July 2011 comparison.

A breakdown of property types shows higher closed statistics for all property types, single family, lots and condos. In the July 2010 and July 2011 comparison, the number of single-family home sales was up 63.16 %, the average sales price was up 24.81% and the median sales price was up 27.61%. The total volume sold was up 103.63%.

Closed lot sales were up 66.67% in the same comparison and the average sales price was up 84.45 percent. The number of multifamily properties closed was up 53.33% and the average sales price was up 12.57 percent.

Meanwhile, inventory on Marco Island continues to decrease. Active listings of all property types are down in the July 2010 and July 2011 comparison by 13.90%.

New listings coming on the market were down in the same comparison by 13.77%.

The good news on sales along with historically low interest rates makes this an exceptional opportunity time to buy on Marco Island.  Please call or e-mail us today- it would be our privilege to serve you.  info@MarcoRealtySource.com or 239-389-3200.

520 S. Barfield Drive- $1,999,000

Rare opportunity to own 1 of Marco’s largest properties- 1 beautiful acre- 314’ deep. 156’ waterfront. Spectacular SW Roberts Bay view. Slocum-built 4 BR 4 ½ bath 4013 sq ft. Sacrifice price.

326 Grapewood Lot 3 $237,000

Best Buy 100 X 110 direct access homesite. Priced $63,000 below any comparable lots.  Perfect SW expo for sun on your pool & colorful sunsets.  Popular River neighborhood. 100’ lot gives many more building options. ON SEWER. Priced for fast cash sale.

Aversana 1703- $899,000

Best buy over 5000 sf luxury highrise condo in Collier County! Fabulous 5 BR plus den, 6.5 baths. Wetbar, fireplace, 4 terraces. Spectacular views. 4-car garage parking. Allows 2 pets.  Call 239-389-3200 today or e-mail info@marcorealtysource.com.

1292 Martinique Ct,  Marco Island, Florida  $595,000 

Glorious River views! Delightful 3 bdrm 2 bath home. Super dock, deck & 2 lifts. Updated kitchen, bathrooms, crown molding, plantation shutters, faux paint, storm shutters, roof, AC & big heated pool.

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