Designations:  CLHMS  Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

Education:  B.A., Eckerd College.  Major in Visual Art. 

CLHMS Trainer for the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing

Sharon, Tami and Rob are a dynamic family team who combine their success, their passion for the real estate business, and their dedication to learning and sharing into an incredible resource for their clients. The Team's Mission is to make a significant difference in their clients' lives; to work with people they like; to ensure that the Team members enjoy comfortable lifestyles while achieving personal and professional growth; and to always have fun.

Both Sharon and Tami are Million Dollar Guild members of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, and both hold the Certified Luxury Home Marketing (CLHMS) designation. Both of them also serve on the Advisory Board for RE/MAX International’s Renowned Properties Program. 

Sharon has more than twenty years’ experience in residential real estate and holds numerous designations, including Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS). Recognized as an industry leader in utilizing technology to enhance her top-notch personal service, Sharon is a member of the Allen F. Hainge CyberStarsä, and CyberProfessionals. A 2005 member of the Luxury Conclave Advisory Board, Sharon is recognized by Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate and was one of the founding members of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.

Tami had a successful graphic design business before joining Sharon as the Team’s Director of Marketing & Concierge Services in 2002, bringing professionalism and creativity to the Team’s advertising and marketing. Tami’s background as a luxury resort concierge resulted in the Team’s unique concierge program that takes client service to a new level. A frequent speaker and panelist nationwide on a variety of topics, Tami is a member of the National Board of Directors of Business and Professional Women/USA and President of the Board of the YWCA of Tampa Bay, among numerous other involvements.

A Certified New Home Sales Professional, Rob offers first hand expertise in new homes, condos and developments throughout Tampa Bay.and is a member of both the Pinellas and Manatee County boards of Realtors, Buyers and sellers are continually impressed by his enthusiasm, resourcefulness and excellent follow-through. Rob is a retired US Air Force officer and proud parent of a 3^rd grader at Shorecrest.

Together with Director of Information Amy Grashel, they are The SIMMS Team with RE/MAX Metro in St. Petersburg, Florida, specializing in waterfront and luxury properties in the Tampa Bay area.

Sharon and Tami,
     We can't thank you enough for selling our home so quickly! The two of you outdo yourselves. We were impressed the first time we met you two years ago - and you haven't let us down since. We appreciate all the time & effort both of you put into marketing as well as selling our home. We are settling into our new home & enjoy it very much - but don't worry, we'll keep your card handy for the future, You know we'll be calling.  Keep on selling! You're the best!
                                            Karen and Mark Liebel

Dear Sharon & Tami,
     We wanted to thank you both again for the excellent service you extended to us in the recent sale and purchase of our homes. The sound advice you gave us when we were clueless as to how to proceed provided a satisfactory result on both occasions. There is no question that you know the business of selling and acquiring real estate and you are "...good at it".
     Both of you exhibit the type of professionalism that it takes to be successful, specifically you were aggressive when you needed to be, tireless when it came to handling problematic situations, and you were prompt and efficient in handling all tasks at hand. We would be remiss if we failed to mention the speed at which these objectives were achieved. In less than two months we sold one property, moved into another, and we couldn't be more appreciative unless you volunteered to help us unpack our boxes!
     Please contact us if we can serve as a reference for you or if we can show our gratitude in any other way. We would definitely recommend your services to potential or current homeowners and will sing your praises accordingly. From now until forever we will be glad to say, "hooray for the Simms Team" and give you three cheers for your hard work.
                                  Jeff & Jo Nichols

Tami was just wonderful - knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, upbeat, hard working. Helped us craft good offer. Much useful email communication.
                                     Linn Sennott

Sharon and Tami,
     The two of you are wonderful to work with! You make a great team. Your professionalism and attention to detail do not go unnoticed. Thank you for giving 110% with all you do. We especially appreciate you never losing your cool with our late night frantic calls. We look forward to working with you in the future and we won't hesitate to refer you to friends and family.
     Thanks ladies!
                                    Karen