Name
BarbaraJo's Blog - Clearwater and Pinellas County Florida Real Estate -
Company
Charles Rutenberg Realty
E-mail
Contact BarbaraJo's Blog - Clearwater and Pinellas County Florida Real Estate - (Charles Rutenberg Realty)
Website
http://www.barbarajo.com
Office Phone
(727) 512-0910
Cell Phone
(727) 512-0910
Fax
(886) 759-3868
Address
PO Box 302, Crystal Beach, FL, 34681-0302
Description
Serving Pinellas County's fantastic beaches, Clearwater, Crystal Beach, Dunedin, Ozona, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Seminole, Tarpon Springs, and surrounding area! Luxury & international resort!

A Little About Me:

I grew up in South Tampa and attended both the University of Tampa and the University of South Florida prior to living in Europe for 17 years. While in Europe I taught both English and basic German in both the public and private sector. Upon my return to Florida at the end of 1987 I began teaching here in Pinellas County.

Once my own two children had graduated from high school I left the education field to enter something I had always wanted to do - work in real estate! I love what I do and believe that it shows in my committment to my clients!

Give me a call today and let me assist you in your search for that home you always wanted in fantastic Pinellas County, Florida! Find out for yourself why living here is like living in Paradise!

 

 

 

Areas of Expertise

I have completed the AT HOME WITH DIVERSITY  training provided by the National Association of Realtors. This training, together with all of the other workshops and trainings I have completed covering everything from short sales to wind mitigation and international marketing, giving me the ability to provide you with the level of professional service you deserve!

Contact me today for all of your real estate needs! My goal is to become your Real Estate Professional For Life!

727-512-0910

Testimonials

The following testimonial was received from Heather C., Loan Officer at Third Federal Bank in North Olmsted, Ohio:

This has been the smoothest deal for me this month.  You have been a real pleasure to work with.  I have never had a realtor be so on top of things the way you have been.  I look forward to working with you in the future.

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STEPHANIE & I  WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND TIME FOR HELPING US FIND OUR HOME!!  I KNOW YOU SPENT A LOT OF YOUR TIME WITH US WHILE WE WERE IN FLORIDA FOR ONLY 4 DAYS.  HOWEVER YOU WERE THERE FOR US AND WE FOUND WHAT WE WANTED!  WHEN WE STARTED LOOKING FOR A HOME IN YOUR AREA, WE WENT UNDER GOOGLE AND FOUND YOUR WEBSITE.  IT WAS VERY HELPFUL AND UNDERSTANDING.  AFTER MONTHS OF REVIEWING ALL THE LISTINGS, WE WERE FINALLY READY TO MAKE THAT CALL TO YOU FOR ALL THOSE SHOWINGS (SORRY THERE WAS SO MANY). AFTER THE FIRST DAY OUT OF FOUR, WE KNEW THAT YOU WERE GOING TO BE OUR REALTOR. YOU WERE VERY HELPFUL AND NEVER PUT ANY PRESSURE ON US TO BUY ANY HOUSE. WHEN WE ARRIVED BACK HOME, WE CALLED YOU AND NEGOTIATED AN OFFER WITH THE SELLER.  AFTER THE AGREEMENT WAS MADE, THE HOUSE WAS OURS IN APPROX. 3 WEEKS.  MY BANK CALLED ME AND TOLD ME TO TELL YOU IF YOU HAVE A CUSTOMER THAT NEEDS A HOME LOAN TO PLEASE CALL HER. SHE SAID THAT YOU WERE THE BEST AND MOST ORGANIZED REALTOR THAT SHE EVER DEALT WITH.  I WANT TO THANK YOU ALSO FOR HELPING ME GET INSPECTIONS THAT I WAS NOT AWARE OF BEFORE BUYING A HOUSE.  YOU SEEMED TO HAVE MADE BUYING OUR HOUSE SO EASY! AGAIN THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!

DOUGLAS & STEPHANIE LEWANDOWSKI

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Just a big "Thank You" for all you did for us.  

In November, 2006 we received a phone call from Barbarajo regarding the sale of our home in Punta Gorda, Florida.  We met with her the next day, and her personality was outstanding.   We knew the selling market was slow, but Barbarajo never once looked at that or said to us "You know that the market is bad."  She listed our home and within one month had an open house. 

The home was busy with prospective purchasers, but no offers.   Barbarajo continued to market our home in the newspaper, radio and flyers, etc.   In August, Barbarajo came to our home with a couple that were visiting the area.  We had an offer the next day.  The house was sold 3 days later.  

Barbarajo never gave up on our adventure and our dream to move to Tennessee.  Whatever, she did she would notify us through phone calls, voice mails, emails, etc..... If we had questions, she would answer them.  Although the market is slow, she never gives up and always has the good insight for the future.

Again thank you for everything you did for us and for becoming a wonderful friend in the process.  

James and Annette Graley  

PS:  We will miss you!

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This testimonial comes from Renee. Her family was 4 months behind on their mortgage and had a second mortgage too! The bank was about to foreclose when she called us and asked for help. She had had two deaths in the family during the last year and both she and her husband had their hours at work reduced.

I was able to negotiate with her mortgage company, get the second mortgage forgiven, the payments lowered and the outstanding penalties added on to the end of the loan. They are able to remain in their home!!!

Here is what Renee has to say:

"I was at my wits end, I called Exit Realty and Barbara Jo came to my

home and spoke with my husband and myself in a caring and concerned manner.

She didn't try to push us into a sale or coerce us into signing papers we didn't

understand, or try to make herself richer and leave us homeless. She

wanted to know what was the plan if we had one or not. Once we explained our

 situation to her, she began to act.  

 

Thanks to Barbara Jo's strong negotiating skills I am now able to live in the

home of my dreams."

It gives you a good feeling, knowing you saved someone their home!!!

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Barbara-Jo made the process of purchasing my first home and getting a SHIP loan a breeze! Not only did she make sure I kept up with the paperwork, she was there to make sure I got the right inspections and that the closing went off without any delays. She made my dream of owning my own home a reality!!! Thanks!

                         Kevin Phillips, Port Charlotte