Joe Epifanio PA was Featured in the February issue of Top Agent Magazine 

Naples, FL. Joe Epifanio PA of Royal Shell Real Estate Company was featured in the Florida edition of Top Agent Magazine in the February 2021 Issue. Top Agent Magazine is the premier real estate magazine featuring the foremost real estate agents, mortgage professionals, and affiliates in the USA, Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Top Agent Magazine features the top producing and most accomplished professionals in the real estate industry, offering an in-depth look at their careers and providing a blueprint for their success. 

To be considered for a feature in Top Agent Magazine all professionals must go through a nomination and interview process. ALL…

We are now at the one month point past Hurricane Irma and I am sure you like most of our clients have questions such as is the housing market affected by Hurricane Irma? or, Has the value of my home dropped since the hurricane? and will I be able to still sell my home in Naples after the hurricane?

It is totally understandable that everyone has worries regarding the hurricane, with so many people having a second home here confidence in our market is being tested.  I have to say that I myself had concerns about driving home after the hurricane passed, my family and I spent the time in North Carolina, we were going to stay, but my wife was discharged from hospital three days before it hit and my disabled sister was also a cause for concern, so we left…

Should I become a Real Estate Agent?

This is a full-time business.  Many people enter this business with the expectation that you can work when you want where you want.  And to a point that is true; however, many people get into this business with unrealistic expectations.  So, should I become a real estate agent? 

There are many sacrifices to become a full-time real estate agent.  During the first two years, you will need to put in countless hours and hustle to get new clients.  To become successful, it takes complete dedication and with that comes a need for funds for living expenses and marketing.  I would highly suggest that anyone thinking about going into the real estate industry have a 2-year reserve of funds.

This should give you a…

Do any of you ever ask you if a home is environmentally friendly?  is being "green" part of your decision making?

My guess is that the answer, for the most part, is no.  However, for a while there I too was oblivious to exactly what an Environmentally Friendly home was and how it could impact my life. That is until I got a Platinum Leed Certified home for sale.  After that, I certainly had to brush up on my knowledge base, so I spent some time researching and finally I achieved my "Green Certification" for Real Estate.  

What has this done for me?  Well apart from making me more aware of how we use energy in our homes, going around turning lights off much to my wife's dismay.  It has certainly made me make some more significant changes around my own…

So you're trying to do everything you can to save the planet?  Most people these days recycle and try to do what they can to help save the world's resources.   Houses are now being built to make the most of naturally occurring power sources such as wind and sunlight, solar panels can help in lowering your bills.  With technology that seems to change every day the world is full of information on how to improve our homes and make the most out of what is available without causing harm to the world. 

So, why is it that in a place like Florida we are not all using solar power?  After all, we have the most sunshine of any state in the USA, there is hardly a day goes by without the sun. Yet, we are still relying heavily on electricity.  Oddly enough, Florida…

Hacienda Lakes, Naples is a brand new community under construction which will eventually offer 1,760 homes for sale, the new construction is planned to take up to 8 years and will eventually retail shopping, a hotel, a medical facility and a public school.   Hacienda Lakes is well named as there are to be over 100 acres of lakes throughout the community, sitting on a 2,262-acre site, the new community of Hacienda lakes is well underway, commencing with two large lakes at the entrance to the community.

Located to the east of Collier Boulevard, the Hacienda Lakes new community will sit at the end of the planned Rattlesnake Hammock extension.  This area is extremely popular and already has a number of great communities close by including, Naples Heritage…

Two real estate vets hired by Trulia to fortify relationships with the real estate industry has departed after less than a year with the company.

Matt Dollinger, formerly Trulia's head of industry relations, announced his departure Monday to his Twitter followers.

 Todd Carpenter, a senior manager of industry engagement at Trulia, announced his departure from the company on Tuesday.

Dollinger, who was hired in May to oversee Trulia's sales and business development team, said he would continue to serve as an advisory board member and consultant on broker products. Before coming to Trulia, Dollinger was vice president of strategic development with @properties, an innovative Chicago brokerage.

In a blog post, Carpenter said he'd "learned a lot…

Naples Area Board Of Realtors - 2012 Market Report

2012 MEDIAN CLOSED PRICE INCREASED 17 PERCENT  

 Contacts:            Wes Kunkle, NABOR President & Media Relations Committee Chairman, (239) 216-2839

                           Marcia Albert, NABOR Director of Marketing, (239) 597-1666

Naples, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2013) - The Naples area overall median closed price increased a remarkable 17 percent from $175,000 in 2011 to $204,000 in 2012, according to a report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island).  

"At our annual Economic Summit held in April, Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of REALTORS®, predicted a 10…

It's that time of year! The time of giving, and this year Joe is giving lucky homebuyers the opportunity to receive $10,000 worth of FREE home electronic upgrades when they close a deal on a new luxury home in Coco Lakes. 

CoCo Lakes is a brand new community conveniently located off of Airport Rd, between Golden Gate Parkway, and Pine Ridge Rd. Close to local stores, restaurants, and 'Anytime Fitness' a 24-hour gym. You are also just minutes from Clam's Pass beach.

For More information on how to qualify for this fantastic Christmas gift, please see the press release below;<

FOR THE WEEKEND OF 12/7/2012 + 12/8/2012 WE WILL BE OFFERING MONTEBELLO - COCO LAKES BUYERS $10,000 TOWARDS HOME ELECTRONICS AT CLOSING! 

To qualify simply visit the open…

NABOR officially announced that the market has changed from a Buyers Market to a Buyers and Sellers Market,  this is great news for the Naples real estate market and homeowners looking to sell their houses.  Sales of homes both new and preowned have gone up considerably this year, Downing-Frye Realty, Inc has been reporting a huge jump in the number of homes sold this year.  Hopefully, this winter season is going to be really good for Naples residents.