Realtor as a Career- Responsibilities and Services

SO…YOU WANT TO BE A REALTOR??

There is a lot of talk in the news about real estate agent commissions. Agents LOVE what they do and they do it because they LOVE helping people but there is almost always a huge misconception on what they do and how they get paid.

The average FULL TIME agent’s earnings last year were under $40,000 annual at 40+ hours a week.

(Notice I wrote full time 40+ hours not 0-20 hours a week - that’s a huge proportion of our colleagues and their income is even lower) - which is well below the living wage. As a REALTOR they do not get paid a hourly wage or salary and they only get paid if they sell a home and it closes. As an agent you could work with someone days, weeks, months, or years with no guarantee of a sale ever.

Essentially, they wake up each day unemployed, going on job interviews and they deal with constant rejection. They dedicate time away from family, use time, gas, pay for babysitters, miss dinner and weekends, and rarely take vacations. They are on 24/7! They constantly need to be on, or they could miss an opportunity. Once a listing agent does close a home, half goes to the other person’s agent. They have lots of upfront expenses that must be paid out before they even get paid:

- Broker Splits and Fees

- Office rent and utilities

- MLS Fees

- NAR Fees

- Local Association Fees

- E&O Business Insurance

- Extended Auto Insurance

- Self-Employment Tax

- State Licensing Fees

- Advertising Fees

- Showing Service Fees

- Website Fees

- Assistant's Salaries

- Showing partners

- Transaction coordinator

- Yard Signs

- Photographers

- Videographers

- Office Supplies

- Business Cards

- Property Flyers

- Electronic Lockboxes

- Continued RE Education

- Legal Fees

- Gas

- Income taxes are not taken out, so they must put that aside around 25-30%

- Don’t forget health insurance and life insurance.

As a listing agent they have lots of tasks far more than just selling a home:

1. Prepare Listing Presentation for Sellers

2. Research Sellers Property Tax Info

3. Research Comparable Sold Properties for Sellers

4. Determine Average Days on Market

5. Gather Info from Sellers About Their Home

6. Meet with Sellers at Their Home

7. Get to Know Their Home

8. Present Listing Presentation

9. Advise on Repairs and/or Upgrades

10. Provide Home Seller To-Do Checklist

11. Explain Current Market Conditions

12. Discuss Seller’s Goals

13. Share Your Value Proposition

14. Explain Benefits of Your Brokerage

15. Present Your Marketing Options

16. Explain Video Marketing Strategies

17. Demonstrate 3D Tour Marketing

18. Explain Buyer & Seller Agency Relationships

19. Describe the Buyer Pre-Screening Process

20. Create Internal File for Transaction

21. Get Listing Agreement & Disclosures Signed

22. Provide Sellers Disclosure Form to Sellers

23. Verify Interior Room Sizes

24. Obtain Current Mortgage Loan Info

25. Confirm Lot Size from County Tax Records

26. Investigate Any Unrecorded Property Easements

27. Establish Showing Instructions for Buyers

28. Agree on Showing Times with Sellers

29. Discuss Different Types of Buyer Financing

30. Explain Appraisal Process and Pitfalls

31. Verify Homeowners Association Fees

32. Obtain a Copy of HOA Bylaws

33. Gather Transferable Warranties

34. Determine Need for Lead-Based Paint Disclosure

35. Verify Security System Ownership

36. Discuss Video Recording Devices & Showings

37. Determine Property Inclusions & Exclusions

38. Agree on Repairs to Made Before Listing

39. Schedule Staging Consultation

40. Schedule House Cleaners

41. Install Electronic Lockbox & Yard Sign

42. Set-Up Photo/Video Shoot

43. Meet Photographer at Property

44. Prepare Home for Photographer

45. Schedule Drone & 3D Tour Shoot

46. Get Seller’s Approval of All Marketing Materials

47. Input Property Listing Into The MLS

48. Create Virtual Tour Page

49. Verify Listing Data on 3rd Party Websites

50. Have Listing Proofread

51. Create Property Flyer

52. Have Extra Keys Made for Lockbox

53. Set-Up Showing Services

54. Help Owners Coordinate Showings

55. Gather Feedback After Each Showing

56. Keep track of Showing Activity

57. Update MLS Listing as Needed

58. Schedule Weekly Update Calls with Seller

59. Prepare “Net Sheet” For All Offers

60. Present All Offers to Seller

61. Obtain Pre-Approval Letter from Buyer’s Agent

62. Examine & Verify Buyer’s Qualifications

63. Examine & Verify Buyer’s Lender

64. Negotiate All Offers

65. Once Under Contract, Send to Title Company

66. Check Buyer’s Agent Has Received Copies

67. Change Property Status in MLS

68. Deliver Copies of Contact/Addendum to Seller

69. Keep Track of Copies for Office File

70. Coordinate Inspections with Sellers

71. Explain Buyer’s Inspection Objections to Sellers

72. Determine Seller’s Inspection Resolution

73. Get All Repair Agreements in Writing

74. Refer Trustworthy Contractors to Sellers

75. Meet Appraiser at the Property

76. Negotiate Any Unsatisfactory Appraisals

77. Confirm Clear-to-Close

78. Coordinate Closing Times & Location

79. Verify Title Company Has All Docs

80. Remind Sellers to Transfer Utilities

81. Make Sure All Parties Are Notified of Closing Time

82. Resolve Any Title Issues Before Closing

83. Receive and Carefully Review Closing Docs

84. Review Closing Figures with Seller

85. Confirm Repairs Have Been Made

86. Resolve Any Last-Minute Issues

87. Attend Seller’s Closing

88. Pick Up Sign & Lock Box

89. Change Status in MLS to “Sold.”

90. Close Out Seller’s File with Brokerage

As a buyers agent they also have many tasks:

1. Schedule Time to Meet Buyers

2. Prepare Buyers Guide & Presentation

3. Meet Buyers and Discuss Their Goals

4. Explain Buyer & Seller Agency Relationships

5. Discuss Different Types of Financing Options

6. Help Buyers Find a Mortgage Lender

7. Obtain Pre-Approval Letter from Their Lender

8. Explain What You Do for Buyers As A Realtor

9. Provide Overview of Current Market Conditions

10. Explain Your Company’s Value to Buyers

11. Discuss Earnest Money Deposits

12. Explain Home Inspection Process

13. Educate Buyers About Local Neighborhoods

14. Discuss Foreclosures & Short Sales

15. Gather Needs & Wants of Their Next Home

16. Explain School Districts Effect on Home Values

17. Explain Recording Devices During Showings

18. Learn All Buyer Goals & Decide A Plan

19. Create Internal File for Buyers Records

20. Send Buyers Homes Within Their Criteria

21. Start Showing Buyers Home That They Request

22. Schedule & Organize All Showings

23. Gather Showing Instructions for Each Listing

24. Send Showing Schedule to Buyers

25. Show Up Early and Prepare First Showing

26. Look For Possible Repair Issues While Showing

27. Gather Buyer Feedback After Each Showing

28. Update Buyers When New Homes Hit the Market

29. Share Knowledge & Insight About Homes

30. Guide Buyers Through Their Emotional Journey

31. Listen & Learn from Buyers At Each Showing

32. Keep Records of All Showings

33. Update Listing Agents with Buyer’s Feedback

34. Discuss Homeowner’s Associations

35. Estimate Expected Utility Usage Costs

36. Confirm Water Source and Status

37. Discuss Transferable Warranties

38. Explain Property Appraisal Process

39. Discuss Multiple Offer Situations

40. Create Practice Offer to Help Buyers Prepare

41. Provide Updated Housing Market Data to Buyers

42. Inform Buyers of Their Showing Activity Weekly

43. Update Buyers on Any Price Drops

44. Discuss MLS Data with Buyers At Showings

45. Find the Right Home for Buyers

46. Determine Property Inclusions & Exclusions

47. Prepare Sales Contract When Buyers are Ready

48. Educate Buyer’s On Sales Contract Options

49. Determine Need for Lead-Based Paint Disclosure

50. Explain Home Warranty Options

51. Update Buyer’s Pre-Approval Letter

52. Discuss Loan Objection Deadlines

53. Choose a Closing Date

54. Verify Listing Data Is Correct

55. Review Comps with Buyers To Determine Value

56. Prepare & Submit Buyer’s Offer to Listing Agent

57. Negotiate Buyers Offer with Listing Agent

58. Execute A Sales Contract & Disclosures

59. Once Under Contract, Send to Title Company

60. Coordinate Earnest Money Drop Off

61. Deliver Copies to Mortgage Lender

62. Obtain Copy of Sellers Disclosure for Buyers

63. Deliver Copies of Contract/Addendum to Buyers

64. Obtain A Copy of HOA Bylaws

65. Keep Track of Copies for Office File

66. Coordinate Inspections with Buyers

67. Meet Inspector At The Property

68. Review Home Inspection with Buyers

69. Negotiate Inspection Objections

70. Get All Agreed Upon Repair Items in Writing

71. Verify any Existing Lease Agreements

72. Check In With Lender To Verify Loan Status

73. Check on the Appraisal Date

74. Negotiate Any Unsatisfactory Appraisals

75. Coordinate Closing Times & Location

76. Make Sure All Documents Are Fully Signed

77. Verify Title Company Has Everything Needed

78. Remind Buyers to Schedule Utilities

79. Make Sure All Parties Are Notified of Closing Time

80. Solve Any Title Problems Before Closing

81. Receive and Review Closing Documents

82. Review Closing Figures with Buyers

83. Confirm Repairs Have Been Made by Sellers

84. Perform Final Walk-Through with Buyers

85. Resolve Any Last-Minute Issues

86. Get CDA Signed By Brokerage

87. Attend Closing with Buyers

88. Provide Home Warranty Paperwork

89. Give Keys and Accessories to Buyers

90. Close Out Buyer’s File Brokerage

Whew…exhausting isn’t it!?!

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Golf Community Information and Reference:

LUXURY GOLF REAL ESTATE NAPLES, FLORIDA

Naples Golf real estate is among some of the most sought-after in the world because of the quality it has to offer. Remember that our gorgeous city is also one of the top golf destinations available in the United States. If you’re going to choose a place to invest in, wouldn’t it be nice if you knew that there was more than just excellent real estate, but world class activities and reputation.

Naples, Florida is known for its upscale luxury golf courses and golf course communities. Top golf course designers like Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, and Tom Fazio all have proudly designed courses in some of our most luxurious golf communities around town. Facilities in Naples offer traditional amenity-rich developments featuring grand ballrooms and casual grill rooms along with newer more casual golf clubs embracing a younger variety of entertainment.

Naples golf real estate landscape has changed greatly with many of Naples’s most exclusive golf clubs undergoing enormous improvements. Expansion of casual spaces and a more contemporary aesthetic value have come into play. With new interest in activities like pickle-ball, bocce, and resort-style community pools where luxury real estate residents can relax with friends and family or mingle with neighbors have become more commonplace compared to the one clubhouse same activity concept that existed before a more expanded lifestyle layout.

Naples golf community offers a high level of service to its members and residents. One can find wellness instructors, golf pros, spa therapists, and internationally acclaimed culinary chefs are all within reach.

Florida golf course communities and can help you identify which one will most exceed your satisfaction. Looking for professional real estate advice on Naples golf real estate? Contact me today by phone 239-272-4663 or email glenbigness@gmail.com for detailed information about your golf home in Southwest Florida. I will use my experience to find the perfect Florida property within your price range, amenities and property check list! Since 1986 a trusted real estate resource for my clients.

Golf course community rankings and reviews.

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When you select us as YOUR Florida real estate agent, we help with area research, arrange community tours and property previews on your behalf. A nice tour of the area, neighborhood and then lunch to discuss your expectations, wants and requirements of a property here in Florida.

The golf courses shown in red are communities or subdivisions built around golf courses. By clicking on the golf course name, you can read a brief description of the course. In some cases you can also view the score card. On the course description page is a link to view information on the community or subdivision.

You may also want to view information about Bonita Springs golf courses or Estero golf courses.

Arrowhead Golf Course (public)

Arrowhead Golf Course at Heritage Greens features manicured greens and tees, sculpted fairways, and well-placed bunkers. Course highlights include four sets of tees which accommodate all skill levels. Large greens allow for varying pin placements and fair recovery of errant shots. Wide fairways with ample landing areas provide for fewer lost balls and faster play. The third hole is a double dogleg, a rarity in Florida. The hole doglegs first right around a nature preserve, then around a lake bordered by stone.

Audubon Country Club (private)

Renowned golf architect Joe Lee designed the 18-hole, 6,700-yard championship golf course. The 36,000 square foot clubhouse is quite elegant, and is accompanied by 8 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, a 25 meter pool, two croquet courts, and the Audubon Beach and Tennis Club. Memberships at Audubon are reserved for residents of the community only. View community details and listings in Audubon Country Club.

Bay Colony Golf Club (private)

Bay Colony Golf Club is an 18-hole private course designed in 1996 by Robert Von Hagge.

Bear’s Paw Country Club (private)

Bears Paw Country Club is a Jack Nicholas designed Championship 18-hole golf course that will even the most avid golfer’s skills! Enjoy an intimate community setting complete with all the trimmings. The Clubhouse, dining, pro shop, tennis courts, heated pool and endless golf course views await you. Convenient location, too! View community details for and listings in Bears Paw.

Bentley Village Golf Club (private)

Guests must be accompanied by or guest of member. Open Year Round 9 Holes

Bernard’s (private)

Boyne South Golf Club (public)

Located on the edge of the Everglades, this 18-hole championship, par-72 golf course offers a friendly of golf complete with abundant wildlife.

Calusa Pines Golf Club (private)

Cedar Hammock Golf and Country Club (private)

The course at Cedar Hammock Golf and Country Club is an 18-hole, par 72 course.  The course is 7,000 yards long from the longest tees. The course rating is 74 and it has a slope rating of 139 on Bermuda grass.  The golf course was designed by Gordon G. Lewis and Jed Azinger. The Cedar Hammock golf course opened in 2000. View community details for and listings in Cedar Hammock.

Classics at Lely Resort (private)

Course Information: Gary Player designed; this course has some great holes. Comments: Membership equity is 70% of the price of the last membership sold prior to resignation. Membership Initiation and Dues: Golf: $80,000/$5,500 Allows play at all 3 Lely Resort courses.  View community details for and listings in Lely Resort.

Collier’s Reserve Country Club (private)

Course Information: A beautiful course by Arthur Hills, players almost feel that they must talk quietly to maintain the peaceful ambiance of the great location. Comments: 100% equity. 300 maximum golf members. Very nice facility in the North Naples area. Collier’s Reserve has gone to great lengths to maintain the natural beauty of its setting, centered around the Cocohatchee River. The 228 single-family homes in Collier’s Reserve are very elegant with a variety of interesting designs. View community details for and listings in Collier's Reserve.

Colonial Links at Heritage Greens (semi-private)

Country Club of Naples (private)

Course Information: William Diddle designed this course, originally known as Big Cypress Golf & Country Club. Comments: 330 maximum golf members.  A fixed equity. An older subdivision but very nice and popular with its excellent location and prices that are more reasonable than areas West of U.S. 41.

Countryside Country Club (private)

Course Information: Re-designed by Gordon Lewis. Comments: Membership included with residence purchase, no initiation fees. 1133 total members. This is a friendly and popular community, with beautiful and very well-kept residences. View community details for and listings in Countryside Country Club.

Cypress Woods Golf and Country Club (private)

Cypress Woods runs the gamut from the tantalizing 3rd hole to the monstrous 18th. Each and every hole will your mettle as you meet the challenges from every direction. Virgin cypress stands and pine forests abound throughout the links as you traverse each hole. With all the trees, the yawning bunkers and the sparkling lakes, Cypress Woods "captivates all who experience it."  View community details for and listings in Cypress Woods Golf and Country Club.

Eagle Creek Golf and Country Club (private)

Course Information: Redesigned by Ken Venturi, who also hosts pro charity events at the club, such as a great fund raiser for the abused women’s shelter. Comments: Golf, tennis, dining, pool, fitness center, 70% equity for full golf or social memberships. 450 residences on 300 acres, Eagle Creek offers a low density country club lifestyle with all the amenities. Eagle Creek’s golf course is rated among Florida’s top fifty. Membership Initiation and Dues: View community details for and listings in Eagle Creek.

Estates at Bay Colony Golf Club (private)

Estuary at Grey Oaks (private)

Fiddlers Creek Golf Club (private)

The Creek course at The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek community in Naples features an 18-hole, par 72, 7,157 yards course from the longest tees. The course rating is 73.9 and it has a slope rating of 142 on Bermuda grass.  Designed by Arthur Hills, ASGCA, and opened in 2002.  In July 2005, it was announced that a second course, The Preserve course, will be designed by Michael Hurdzan, Ph.D., and Dana Fry. The new layout, which will remain true to the environment, will complement The Creek course. View community details for and listings in Fiddlers Creek.

Forest Glen Golf and Country Club (semi-private)

The Forest Glen Golf & Country Club features an 18-hole, 7,081 yard course with a par of 72. The course rating is 75.1 and it has a slope rating of 135 on Bermuda grass.  The course at Forest Glen was designed by Gordon G. Lewis. Forest Glen opened in 1999. View community details for and listings in Forest Glen.

Foxfire Country Club (private)

Course Information: 27 holes of golf, designed by Arthur Hills. Comments: 931 members, property owners only. Golf, tennis, pool, can own golf cart if desired. Trail fee $938. Foxfire is a very pretty and popular golf community on the south side of Naples. Membership Initiation and Dues: Membership included with residence purchases. Golf Single-Family:

Glades Country Club (private)

Course Information: Two 18-hole courses, par 70 & par 55, designed by Robert Cupp. Comments: 1263 members, must be property owner or renter. 10 tennis courts also. Membership Initiation and Dues: No initiation. Included in monthly maintenance.

Glen Eagle Golf and Country Club (private)

Glen Eagle Golf & Country Club features narrow fairways and water hazards on 14 holes. The greens are generally flat and medium in size, but are strategically bordered by numerous bunkers requiring accurate iron play. Hole No. 14 is a short 464-yard par-5, which requires perfect placement all the way to the green; from the tees, players must contend with out-of-bounds on the right and a large pond on the left. Protecting the green is a deep pot bunker which will challenge anyone going for it in two. View community details for and listings in Glen Eagle.

Golf Club of the Everglades (private)

Grey Oaks Country Club (private)

Course Information: Will have 54 holes (two courses now) and a first class 62,000 sq.ft. clubhouse. Designed by Clifton, Ezell, & Clifton. Comments: Full membership receives 90% equity based on current value. Grey Oaks is a very popular and exclusive community, with an outstanding lifestyle of golf, tennis, dining, and a very close-in location. Pines features rolling berms & varied elevations, and is rated as one of the Top 5 Toughest courses in Florida. The Palm course uses water, island greens, lagoons, & coconut palms to create a nice layout. Membership Initiation/Dues: Information about Grey Oaks homes and condos. View community details for and listings in Grey Oaks.

Hammock Bay (private)

Hibiscus Golf Club (public)

Hibiscus Golf Club is a superbly conditioned 18-hole, par-71 course regarded by tourists and locals as "the place to play in Naples." Built in 1969 by designer Dave Wallace, this 6,891 yard golf course offers a challenge to any seasoned golfer, while encouraging the novice at the same time.

Hide-Out (private)

High Point Country Club (private)

9-hole course, re-designed by Jim McManis. Green fees $10. Executive course surrounded by the High Point condominiums, offering inexpensive golf course living in the heart of Naples. All costs except green fees included in owner’s maintenance.

Hole-in-the-Wall Golf Club (private)

Course Information: One 18-hole course. An older and very exclusive club that was originally started for Port Royal residents. Comments: Membership by invitation only, sponsoring member must request current information in person. Hole in the Wall and adjacent Royal Poinciana are two of the few clubs that are not part of a real estate development. Clubhouse has lunch dining only. Membership Initiation and Dues: Waiting list for membership.

Imperial Golf Club (private)

Course Information: Two 18-hole courses, designed by Arthur Hills & Ware Northrup, with a tremendous amount of natural beauty. Comments: Private golf club with 2 championship golf courses covering over 300 acres of wooded land, with rolling hills and spring-fed lakes. Imperial Golf Estates feature well-manicured single-family homes spread around the golf course, with a few lower priced condominiums. $20,000 equity on golf memberships (40%). New clubhouse completed in the summer 2002. Membership Initiation and Dues: Social: View community details for and listings in Imperial Golf Estates.

Kensington Golf and Country Club (private)

Course Information: Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed 18-hole championship course, with coquina waste bunkers & other unique features. Comments: 350 maximum golf members. 80% equity based on resale value. Golf, tennis, pool, great clubhouse, gated community. Annual non-resident tennis membership $1,200. Kensington is an elegant community with well-priced home, condo, & villa selections that offer great lifestyles. Nice Clubhouse, top tennis facility, dining, pool, & fitness center. Membership Initiation and Dues: View community details for and listings in Kensington Golf and Country Club.

La Playa Beach and Golf Resort (private)

Lakewood Country Club (private)

Course Information: Designed by Azinger & Lewis, course will be re-rated fall 2001 after the back nine re-design is completed. Comments: Private golf club located on the southeast side of Naples in the Lakewood community. Membership Initiation and Dues:

Links of Naples (public)

Lely Island Mustang

Lee Trevino´s philosophy of making the game challenging, but fair for the average golfer is evident at the Mustang course. The Mustang is designed as a forgiving layout where a player will be able to recover from a bad shot. Twelve lakes decorate the landscape, but always off to the side, reflecting Trevino´s disdain of water. The bunkers won´t need a ladder to get out of, and there will be an entryway to the hole and a piece of green behind the bunkers. Lee Trevino designed this course to be a pleasure to a variety of handicaps. View community details for and listings in Lely Resort.

Marco Shores Country Club (public)

Designed by the creative team of Robert Von Hagge and Bruce Devlin, Marco Shores Country Club is a tropical jewel in the paradise of Southwest Florida. The course is located in a natural setting abundant with wildlife, neatly blended against the native mangroves and waterways of the Ten Thousand Islands. Greens are well-bunkered and fairways are wide on this typical Old-Florida style course. The golfer enjoys water views on eight of the holes. With four separate tees, Marco Shores plays to all skill levels.

Marriott Golf Club at Marco (public)

Carved out of 240 acres of Southwestern Florida cypress, palm and pine trees, the Marriott Golf Club at Marco issues the premier challenge to experienced and beginning golfers alike. Designed by renowned golf course architect Joe Lee, this championship layout measures 6,898 yards in length. The course has 45 acres of lakes with water coming into play on 15 holes, as well as 127 sand bunkers throughout the course.

Mediterra Country Club (private)

View community details for and listings in Mediterra.

Moorings Country Club (private)

Course Information: A quaint, par 3 course in the heart of Naples, surrounded by the prestigious Moorings community. Milton Link developed the subdivision in the very early 60’s, & reportedly designed the course himself. Comments: Golf, dining 75% equity. The Moorings is a great community, west of U.S. 41 with some waterfront properties, and all residences are close to the beach. There are a variety of single-family homes and condominiums from which to choose. The Moorings Country Club and the Naples Beach & Golf Club are the only two courses within the city limits of Naples. Membership Initiation and Dues: No social.

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club (public)

This spectacular resort was built alongside the Golf of Mexico´s coastline. Some of the oldest trees in the area are scattered throughout this course. The generous fairways are tree-lined, the undulating greens are medium size and lakes come into play on nine holes. The par-3 holes, No. 3 and No. 7, offer a of your shot-making abilities. The signature hole, No. 18, is a 398-yard par-4 requiring an approach shot over water to a well-bunkered green.

Naples Grande Golf Club (private)

The Naples Grande 18-hole course at the Naples Grande Golf Club features 7,102 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 75.1 and it has a slope rating of 143 on Bermuda grass.  The course was designed by Rees Jones, ASGCA, and opened in 2000.

Naples Heritage Golf and Country Club (private)

Course Information: The picturesque course was designed by Gordon Lewis and is literally a golf course in a preserve. The holes are virtually carved out of a forest of pine and cypress trees. Pristine lakes provide mirror images of this unique championship course. Five sets of tees make Naples Heritage both challenging and entertaining for all skill levels. Wide fairways coupled with well-placed bunkers and perfectly manicured greens inspire the golfer to return to this natural setting for another enjoyable round. Membership Initiation and Dues: A full golf and country club membership is included with purchase of residence. View community details for and listings in Naples Heritage.

Naples Lakes Country Club (private)

Naples Lakes Country Club features an 18-hole golf course with 6,804 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 74.3 and it has a slope rating of 142 on Bermuda grass.  It was designed by Arnold Palmer and opened in 1999. View community details for and listings in Naples Lakes. 

Naples National Golf Club (private)

Course Information: Nationally ranked course, designed by Michael Hurdzan. Comments: For the really serious golfer who wants a very challenging but un-crowded course. 295 maximum Members. No. tee times. Recognitions: Best New Course in Florida (1993) – Golf Digest Magazine Top 100 Course in America (2000) – Golf Digest Magazine Top Rated Golf Course (14) for Florida (2005) – Golf Digest Magazine Three-time recipient of Top 100 Course in America – Golfweek Membership Initiation and Dues: No social.

The Club at Olde Cypress (private)

Course Information: 18-hole championship course by P.B. Dye, located in a pine & cypress forest. Comments: 20,000 sq.ft. clubhouse, fitness, pool, tennis, grill room, lounge. Less than 400 homes will be permitted in Olde Cypress, with an emphasis on the natural beauty of the surroundings. General developer partner Paul Hardy has an excellent track record for building successful communities in Southwest Florida. Membership Initiation and Dues: Social,  View community details for and listings in Olde Cypress.

Olde Florida Golf Club (private)

Course Information: 18 holes, Rees Jones design. Comments: Another club for the serious golfer who wants no delays when they play. 80% equity based on current value. Only 250 maximum members. No tee times. Recognitions: "Best in State" Course (20) for 1997-1998 – Golf Digest Membership Initiation and Dues:

The Club at Pelican Bay (private)

Course Information: 27 holes, by Arthur Hills Comments: Approximate 5 year waiting list for golf membership. Equity 50% of market value. Fabulous golf views from the two dining rooms in the clubhouse. Located in beautiful Pelican Bay, surrounded by a variety of natural beauty and single-family homes, condominiums, and villas. Membership Initiation and Dues:  View community details for and listings in Pelican Bay.

Pelican Marsh Golf Club (private)

Course Information: The Pelican Marsh golf course is an 18-hole course developed by Robert von Hagge, with a 25,000 sq.ft. clubhouse. Comments: 375 maximum members; memberships are 100%equity. A beautiful course located in the expansive Pelican Marsh, master planned community, where a variety of housing options are available. Beach privileges nearby, optional membership at Pelican Isle Yacht Club, a community center with seminars & social events, and the Center Court tennis facility. Membership Initiation and Dues: For more detail information about Pelican Marsh Golf and Country Club, please visit their web site. View community details for and listings in Pelican Marsh.

Port Royal (private)

Quail Creek Country Club (private)

Course Information: Two 18-hole championship courses. Comments: One of the best values for real estate and golf, tennis, pool, fitness center, great dining, fabulous clubhouse, and a wonderful, gated community of exclusive single-family homes. Homeowners may own their cart. 50% equity for golf members, none for social. Approximate 1-year waiting list. Membership Initiation and Dues:

Quail Creek Village Golf Club (private)

Quail Run Country Club (private)

Course Information: 5,257 yards Comments: An economical alternative that is close to the true center of the Naples metro area, located in the Forest Lakes/Turtle Lakes community. 100% Equity.

Quail West Golf and Country Club (private)

Course Information: 36-holes by Arthur Hills. These are great courses, and the Lakes Course is quite challenging. Comments: Prices shown are for residents; some non-resident memberships also available. 100% equity. 10% transfer fee. Probably the most magnificent clubhouse in SW Florida, with a gigantic enclosed pool area plus fabulous dining, great tennis complex, plush locker rooms, and more. Membership Initiation and Dues:

Quality Inn Golf and Country Club (public)

Expertly designed by world renowned architects Dick Wilson and Joe Lee, this traditional layout will challenge the experts, while accommodating the novice. With a moderate number of water hazards, over 50 strategically placed bunkers, and a variety of trees throughout the course, you will enjoy the aesthetically pleasing nature of this course.

Riviera Golf Club (public)

One of the few public courses around, this is an inexpensive alternative in an area where pricey is usually the norm. Riviera is a popular 18-hole executive course: pay as you play.

Rookery at Marco (public)

Royal Palm Country Club (private)

Course Information: Another relatively inexpensive, but private, alternative, designed by David Wallace. Comments: 300 maximum golf members. New clubhouse with dining facilities. Walking allowed on golf course.

Royal Poinciana Golf Club (private)

Course Information: Two very enjoyable 18-hole courses re-designed by Arthur Hills. The Cypress Course is a beautiful course with abundant birds & other wildlife along a meandering waterway. The Pines Course is fairly open with a number of doglegs and a very interesting de-elevated green on the ninth hole. Comments: Approximate waiting list for social is 5-1/2 years, plus another 3+ years for golf membership. One of the older, classic, and very exclusive clubs in the area on Goodlette/Frank Road. This is one of the few clubs in the area that is not part of a real estate development. Membership Initiation and Dues:

Royal Wood Golf and Country Club (private)

Course Information: Michael Hurdzan redesign, 18 holes. Comments: Approximately 1600 maximum units. Walking permitted on course in afternoons. Dining open to public. Membership Initiation and Dues: Membership included with residence purchases.

Silver Lakes RV Resort and Golf Club

Course Information: Enjoy the beauty of a well maintained nine-hole executive golf course. All golfers find the course an exciting resort amenity with its lakes, trees and challenging golf holes. Membership Initiation and Dues:

Stonebridge Country Club (private)

Course Information: Gene Bates design. Comments: Interesting and tricky course, very nice clubhouse, tennis, dining, and pool.  Stonebridge is a guard gated community in North Naples. Lower price range than Grey Oaks, Colliers Reserve, and some others in the area helps make this a very popular community for new Naples residents. Membership Initiation and Dues:

Strand Golf and Country Club (private)

The Old Collier Golf Club (private)

Tiburon Golf Club (public)

Greg Norman, an elite player, and designer, debuts the first 27 holes of Tiburon´s championship golf course. Greg Norman´s design provides for a variety of contrasting elements, such as stacked sod wall bunkers and the use of a tangerine-colored coquina sand in the waste bunkers. The course will contain no rough, with the highest turf being maintained at a fairway height of one-half inch. The golf course has incorporated the use of indigenous plants in an effort to create expansive areas of native habitat bordering the fairways. View community details for and listings in Tiburon.

Twin Eagles Golf and Country Club (private)

Course Information: Designed by Jack Nicklaus and son Jack, Jr.; a challenging 18-hole layout. Comments: Excellent facility that was the site of the 1999 Office Depot Professional Father/son Challenge, featuring notable families such as Irwin, Kite, Stockton, and Trevino. Appropriately enough, the two course designers, Jack, Jr. & Jack Nicklaus, pulled out a playoff victory over Ray & Robert Floyd. Membership Initiation and Dues:  View community details for and listings in Twin Eagles.

Valencia Golf Club (public)

Noted architect Gordon Lewis has taken advantage of the property´s pristine natural Florida beauty and carved a challenging course that puts into play sparkling lakes, lush stands of Florida palms, pines and cypress hammock preserves. Trees frame almost every hole on the back nine. Valencia Golf Club is conveniently located near Golden Gate Estates, The Waterways, Orange Tree, Orange Blossom Ranch, Valencia Lakes, and Valencia Country Club.

Vanderbilt Country Club (private)

Vineyards Country Club (private)

Course Information: The Vineyards Country Club has two 18-hole championship courses by Mark McCumber & Bill Amick, which have hosted some pro tournaments. Comments: The Vineyards is a large, popular community in North Naples with golf, a great tennis facility, dining, commercial facilities at the community entrance, a large community park, and Vineyards Elementary School…Vineyards has it all! 100% equity.  View community details for and listings in The Vineyards.

Wilderness Country Club (private)

Course Information: An older & perhaps the most beautiful golf course in Naples, located in a heavily wooded area that is truly a joy to play. Arthur Hills design. Comments: Wilderness is a private club with low-rise condominium residences scattered throughout. Tennis, limited dining, gated community. Residents must join club. Most own their golf cart, no trail fees. Excellent prices for the condominiums. Located in the heart of Naples. Membership Initiation and Dues:

Windstar on Naples Bay (private)

Course Information: Tom Fazio designed the 18-hole, par 72 championship course, right on Naples Bay. Comments: 350 maximum golf memberships. This is perhaps the most complete community in the area, with golf, tennis, dining, a clubhouse with great waterfront views, and a great boat basin with excellent docking facilities off Naples Bay. Windstar members also enjoy a private beach club on Keewadin Island w/facilities and shuttle boat service. Membership Initiation and Dues:  View community details for and listings in Windstar.

Wyndemere Country Club (private)

Course Information: 27 holes. All three combinations are fun to play and reasonably challenging. By Arthur Hills. Comments: A beautiful and secluded community that is much closer to central Naples than many alternatives; the very reasonable real estate prices create one of the best values in the area for a country club community. Great clubhouse with dining, excellent tennis and fitness center facility, and pool.  Wyndemere has a variety of single-family homes, condos, and villas that surround the course.75% equity. Membership Initiation and Dues: View community details for and listings in Wyndemere.

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2310 70^th Ave NE Naples FL 34120                         $2,250,000

Collier County rural living, convenient to Naples’s amenities! Your horses will LOVE this secluded well maintained, 20+/- Acre Equestrian Friendly Estate In The livestock friendly Golden Gate Estates area. Bring all Your Toys, Cattle, Horses, Goats, cats and dogs to enjoy country living in Naples FL. This Private Property Is a One-Of-Kind located at the end of the street. This custom built 3 Bed; 2 Bath; 2 Car Garage Home Features a Split Floor Plan, 10 Foot high ceilings. Light and Bright Large Kitchen with Oversized Center Island, Butchers Block Table, Granite Countertops; Stainless Steel Appliances, Dual Stainless-Steel Sink; Lots of Cabinet Space and A food Pantry. (For Your Country Cooking Pleasures and Entertaining). One Side of The Home Has Its Large Master Suite With 10-Foot-High Ceiling, A Separate Custom Shower. The Property Is Landscaped, gated and It Is Only a 30 to 40 Minute' Drive to Downtown Naples, beaches, and Naples Pier. This Home Is Completely Fenced with No Climb wire Fence, pressure treated posts and 2x6 lumber top rail, property has a 3 Acre Lake with (Bass, Tilapia, Pan Fish), 4 stall (room for 6) Horse Barn with Water & Electric, Featuring a 12 X24 Feed room/Tack room, Riding Arena with Irrigation, and perfect for Many Any Other Equestrian Activities, cutting, reining, hunter-jumper. New paved driveway and extended barn. Don't Miss the Opportunity to Get This Golden Gate Estates gentleman farm! This property must be for sale in conjunction with PID 39140960000, 1.14 acres+19.29 acres total of 20.43 acres.

Horseback riding trails off property, and the Picayune Forest-horse trails can be trailered to off Everglades Blvd.

Work from home while viewing your horses, Xfinity cable and internet available!

Some parcels off 68^th (rear of parcel) are available to sell off if you wish, and plenty of land to build a second residence for family, or a larger custom home!

Glen Bigness, Equestrian Property Specialist 239-272-4663 horseflorida@gmail.com

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2310 70^th Ave NE Naples FL 34120                         $2,250,000

Collier County rural living, convenient to Naples’s amenities! Your horses will LOVE this secluded well maintained, 19.29+/- Acre Equestrian Friendly Estate In The livestock friendly Golden Gate Estates area. Bring all Your Toys, Cattle, Horses, Goats, cats and dogs to enjoy country living in Naples FL. This Private Property Is A One-Of-Kind located at the end of the street. This custom built 3 Bed; 2 Bath; 2 Car Garage Home Features A Split Floor Plan, 10 Foot High Ceilings. Light and Bright Large Kitchen with Oversized Center Island, Butchers Block Table, Granite Countertops; Stainless Steel Appliances, Dual Stainless-Steel Sink; Lots Of Cabinet Space And A food Pantry. (For Your Country Cooking Pleasures and Entertaining). One Side of The Home Has Its Large Master Suite With 10-Foot-High Ceiling, A Separate Custom Shower. The Property Is Landscaped, gated and It Is Only a 30 to 40 Minute' Drive to Downtown Naples, beaches, and Naples Pier. This Home Is Completely Fenced with No Climb wire Fence, pressure treated posts and 2x6 lumber top rail, property has a 3 Acre Lake with (Bass, Tilapia, Pan Fish), 4 stall (room for 6) Horse Barn with Water & Electric, Featuring a 12 X24 Feed room/Tack room, Riding Arena with Irrigation, and perfect for Many Any Other Equestrian Activities, cutting, reining, hunter-jumper. New paved driveway and extended barn. Don't Miss the Opportunity to Get This Golden Gate Estates gentleman farm! This property must be for sale in conjunction with PID 39140960000, 1.14 acres+19.29 acres total of 20.43 acres.

Horseback riding trails off property, and the Picayune Forest-horse trails can be trailer-ed to off Everglades Blvd.

Work from home while viewing your horses, Xfinity cable and internet available!

Some parcels off 68^th (rear of parcel) are available to sell off if you wish, and plenty of land to build a second residence for family, or a larger custom home!

Glen Bigness, Equestrian Property Specialist 239-272-4663 horseflorida@gmail.com

View all horse properties and rural land for SALE on my website statewide www.horseflorida.com

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655 Pinto Trail Englewood FL 34223

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5 ACRES. Equestrian designed BARN, round pen, with a gated entry. Country living at Englewood Farms, just minutes to beaches and the Gulf of Mexico boating, area nature trails of the Myakka State Forest. Englewood Farms offers an equestrian lifestyle close to area amenities. Miles of bridle/walk paths through the Myakka State Park. This home features high, two-story ceilings in the living room and kitchen. The kitchen has been updated. The great room consists of the kitchen, living room and dining rooms- all open floor plan. The living room has wood floors with high dormer windows to allow natural light to fill the common space. The updated kitchen features a large center island, laminate counter tops, stainless steel range, black refrigerator, dishwasher, and tile floors. The interior laundry room is located on the first floor. The first-floor master has high ceilings, skylight, and an en-suite master bathroom with walk-in shower. The second story loft is open to the lower level, with a walk-in closet and dormer windows. This loft space could be enclosed to create an oversized second bedroom. A second story bathroom may also be added. The first-floor guest bathroom has a tub/shower combo. The house has been resided, new metal roof, newer HVAC and updated electrical service, solar panel service and Tesla power cells for home and barn power!

Center aisle barn is 90’ long by 45’ wide and allows for eight 12x14 custom European stalls with cypress wood and beams. Built to the current hurricane standards. Insulated tongue and grove cypress ceiling with four big fans. Separate air-conditioned tack, feed and laundry room plus custom living space. Two covered wash areas and a designated grooming space. Covered relaxation porch for sitting in front of the barn. Metal roof. Hurricane shuttered roll down doors. Property features beautiful fencing around the perimeter. Over 100 truckloads of backfill to keep the barn high and dry. Eight potential 12 X 14 stalls; currently there are four 12x14 stalls, and an additional two double stalls with a total of six current stalls configured. It is built for eight stalls; the next owner would need to install two new walls to separate the two oversized, double stalls. The barn features a beautiful apartment with a shower, kitchen, large bedroom with vaulted ceilings; perfect for an employee, working student, or in-laws. The walkway is made of concrete with a soft paver overlay. The tack room is large and clean. The oversized laundry room, with washer, dryer and refrigerator, is superior to many single-family homes. There is a round pen and large paddocks for ample room and configuration options. Barn features include metal roof, security cameras, fire alarms, hurricane shutters and windows.

Property Updates and Improvements:

New metal roof installed 2021                                                              $35,000

New Storm Impact Windows      2022                                                   $35,000

3 Impact Doors                              2022

1 Impact Slider                               2022

New Solar System Installed         2021                                                 $120,000

95-100% House and 75% Barn power (FPL grid backup)

4 Tesla Batteries-Storage, surge protectors both buildings (EMP Shield)

Gutter Leaf Guard System on House                                                     $4,000

All fans replaced

Fenced in yard area for dogs                                                                $5,500

HVAC system brought to code and maintenance, electric service-panels both buildings brought up to code.

All 3 toilets replaced-new comfort height models.

Septic System cleaned and inspected May 2021

Sellers Notes:

Perfect horse property to enjoy, peaceful setting, friendly neighbors, many equestrians in the community. Custom horse barn designed for the professional, with trainers apartment.

I love sitting on the deck and have coffee in the morning listening to the birds, watching the horses and having my dogs with me here. Nice gentle Gulf breezes blow through the area, rural yet convenient to shopping and area amenities. Fully fenced property, No Climb wire in paddocks. Good quality CITY water with a backup well.

Access to the Myakka River State Park for trail riding, and also ride around the community and visit with neighbors from horse back!

Englewood Farm Acres Homes for Sale

Search Englewood Farm Acres homes for sale & real estate in Englewood, FL. If old fashioned country living appeals to you, real estate in Englewood Farm Acres is just what you’ve been looking for. Drive through this equestrian paradise and you’ll see lush green fields, sparkling ponds and sturdy stables housing a variety of horses and cattle. The streets are all named for horse breeds, and many of the properties have direct access to riding trails in the area. There are no deed restrictions in this animal-friendly subdivision, and the active homeowners’ association helps maintain a laid-back country atmosphere. Contact your Englewood, Florida real estate experts today for information about Englewood Farm Acres neighborhood properties for sale or to schedule a private home tour.

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Golden Gate Estates home SOLD-SOLD-SOLD

Golden Gate Estates home for sale at the end of street, enjoy nature and a relaxed country setting along the water! 5 acres in Paradise! Beautiful mature Oak tree lined driveway with monument lighted steps to the stained-glass front door. Enjoy your very own Oasis just 18 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The growing Randall Blvd area of Naples has shops, Publix grocery and restaurants minutes away. NO DAMAGE from Hurricane Ian. Fresh water canal for canoe-kayaking and fishing. Plenty of paved parking, perfect for horse owners to build a barn, RV owner-storage, or contractor looking to build a pole barn for business use. Home shows beautifully and is move in condition, hot water tank-4 yrs, new pool enclosure, roof and AC replaced 5 years ago! Peace and serenity here you can enjoy nature, a country lifestyle along the canal, outdoor living with fire-pit, garden area, and huge oversized paved parking area. Lot size approx. 329'X662' east side along canal. Privacy here with some areas cleared and the rest is treed property which allows you to enjoy nature and the water too!

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