Jessica and Joel Provenzano are licensed Realtors® who work collectively as a crew out of the Florida Govt Realty (FER) workplace in Tampa Palms. Whereas they’re nonetheless comparatively new to actual property — Joel with solely two years of expertise and Jessica with a bit extra — they convey a passionate, detail-oriented strategy that they imagine units them aside.
“We could also be new at this,” says Joel, “however we’re hungry and that makes us work more durable.”
Married for 20 years, the Provenzanos are highschool sweethearts who moved to this space from Estero, FL. They’ve lived within the Meadow Pointe neighborhood with their daughters Kayla and Lily since 2009. Jessica and Joel have a pure, complementary partnership, not solely as a pair but additionally as enterprise companions.
“Joel and I work each transaction collectively,” Jessica says. “We help one another and play to our power.” She handles communications and contracts, whereas Joel, together with his background in engineering and analysis, focuses on inspections, technical points and behind-the-scenes particulars. “His analysis background is a large asset for our shoppers,” she provides.
Earlier than actual property, Joel labored in transportation and land growth engineering for each the Florida Dept. of Transportation (FDOT) and as a personal marketing consultant. That have now gives a singular benefit for his shoppers.
“I can present perception into what future building, faculties, or shops are deliberate close by,” he explains. “It’s not simply in regards to the dwelling itself. It’s about the place you’re going to stay, what the world will appear like in a number of years, and the way that impacts your funding.”
Jessica provides that location remains to be one of many greatest choice components. “Many new patrons wish to know what their life-style will appear like in an space,” she says. “That’s the place Joel shines. He is aware of the encompassing developments, the infrastructure plans and what’s coming subsequent.”
The Provenzanos assist sellers, patrons and even renters. “Generally, the advice is to hire and to not purchase, relying upon the circumstance,” Joel says. “We evaluation all the things with the shopper as a result of it will not be the correct time to buy. Renting could match their month-to-month finances or wants higher.” In contrast to many brokers who keep on with both gross sales or leases, Jessica and Joel deal with each. “It retains us in tune with the totality of the market,” he says. “The rental market impacts the promoting market in a big means.”
In addition they help owners who wish to hire out their properties. “We deal with rental listings the identical means we deal with ‘For Sale’ listings,” Joel says. “We market them to what renters are on the lookout for as a result of we all know that facet of the market.”
In terms of serving to households transfer to New Tampa or Wesley Chapel, Jessica and Joel satisfaction themselves on doing their analysis. Whether or not a shopper is worried with close by faculties, walkability or neighborhood facilities, the Provenzanos present solutions.
“For instance,” Jessica says, ““Constitution faculties are vital in areas the place there aren’t any established public faculties but. We additionally assist shoppers weigh the professionals and cons of recent building versus established neighborhoods. If faculties matter, that may imply leaning towards a pre-owned dwelling close to a well-established, extremely rated college. If not, new building could possibly be an important match.”
The couple additionally will share classes from their very own home-buying journey. “We purchased a pretty big home, and we’ve grown into it,” Joel says. “Generally it’s higher to purchase somewhat greater than you want, so long as it nonetheless suits in your finances, so that you don’t have to maneuver once more in a number of years.”
One pattern they’ve observed is the rising demand for communities that cater to ages 55+.
“Wesley Chapel now has some wonderful choices for energetic older adults,” says Jessica. “Valencia Ridge, Anand Vihar, Esplanade and Amberlin are every providing one thing totally different. Amberlin, as an example, is a rental-only 55+ neighborhood with rents starting from $1,600 to $3,500 per 30 days.”
They just lately helped a pair dwelling in a single-family dwelling transition from their dwelling right into a rental at Amberlin. “It had all the things they have been on the lookout for,” Jessica says. “Age-targeted communities now provide ground plans and facilities geared towards that demographic. It’s not just like the previous, the place the one choices have been manufactured properties. These are fantastically thought-out and designed properties and residences.”
GL Properties’ Valencia Ridge is one new for-sale 55+ neighborhood that has impressed them. “They’ve single-story properties, golf cart-friendly streets, a restaurant and even a listing of designers used of their fashions for patrons who need that skilled contact,” Joel says. “It’s about constructing a way of life.”
Their insider information additionally comes from displaying up. “Fb is a wealth of knowledge for us,” says Jessica. “However extra vital is that we go to each occasion, speak to builder reps and be taught what every neighborhood actually gives. Generally, we get insights that the common purchaser gained’t hear. That’s why it’s vital to at all times take your Realtor with you, even in your first go to to a builder. Most builders will nonetheless pay the fee.”
Joel and Jessica agree that the market has modified. “Costs skyrocketed throughout Covid when demand outpaced provide and folks flooded into Florida,” Joel says. “However now, there’s extra new building, and the costs have stabilized. Sellers nonetheless have fairness, however they’re having to be a bit extra lifelike when developing with a value. We will help with setting a market value that may get observed.”
New building has turn out to be extra aggressive, too, typically providing higher offers than resale properties. “Some builders provide incentives, upgrades, or closing prices that pre-owned sellers can’t match,” Jessica says. “That’s why it’s essential to make use of a educated agent who is aware of what every neighborhood is providing.”
With rising single-family dwelling costs, townhomes have turn out to be extra enticing, too. “Some townhomes are simply as massive as single-family properties, however with out as a lot upkeep,” Joel says. “They’re an important possibility for a lot of patrons.”
Jessica and Joel Provenzano are extra than simply Realtors — they’re a crew with a deep understanding of New Tampa and Wesley Chapel, a tireless work ethic and a real need to assist individuals make knowledgeable choices. Whether or not you’re trying to purchase, promote, or hire, they convey a private contact and the information to match.
You possibly can attain Realtors Jessica & Joel Provenzano of Florida Govt Realty (15802 Amberly Dr.) by calling or texting (813) 956-4093. Or, for a free session, go to JProvenzano.FloridaExecutiveRealty.com.
