BRIEFS – Educational Seminar for sellers and buyers

Buying foreclosures, tax deeds, watchful hints fraud/scams on your property, changes in 2022 real estate contracts and Naples trends, homeowners' insurance could determine the sale/purchase are just some of the subjects to be discussed. The seminar will be held on Feb. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon at Collier County Court House, Clerk's Training Room Building F, 4th Floor. Featuring these local leading area professionals as speakers: Crystal K. Kinzel, Clerk of the Circuit Courts and Comptroller, Collier County; James D. York, P.A. Realtor Managing partner of York Real Estate Team and Chris Mitchell, owner of Brightway Insurance.This seminar is specifically for buyers and sellers. Since space is limited, Realtors are not invited. All interested buyers and sellers are encouraged to reserve a spot in advance. RSVP by 3 p.m. on Feb. 23. Call Morgan York at 239-821-0150 or email JDY@YorkNaples.com.

TRANSACTIONS

Investment Properties Corporation

DeVoe Family Limited Partnership II bought 60,228 square feet of retail space from Napoli Trail, LLC at 961, 963, 999 Trail Terrace Drive & 4025 10th St. North for $5,050,000. David J. Stevens and Patrick Fraley negotiated this transaction.

Unique Blossoms FL LLC leased 840-square feet of retail space from Courtney Enterprises, Inc. at 36 9th St. South, Suite 4. Rob Carroll negotiated this transaction.

Lukka, Inc. leased 3,090 square feet of office space from FLP 800, LLC at 800 Laurel Oak Drive, Suite 300. Rob Carroll represented the Landlord and David Wallace of CRE Consultants represented the Tenant.

LSI Companies, Inc.

LSI Companies, Inc. brokered a 7.39-acre commercial property in Fort Myers for $1,995,000. The property was acquired by 1875 Holdings, LLC from Yowell Real Estate, LLC and Jurgensen Real Estate, LLC. The property is at 1923 Commercial Drive, Fort Myers. The seller was represented by Hunter Ward and the buyer was represented by Michael Price, ALC of LandQwest.

PERSONNEL

Brian Hammermeister joins Call It Closed International Realty

Seasoned real estate professional Brian Hammermeister has joined Call It Closed International Realty as a listing agent, bringing more than 20 years of experience as an agent and broker in Lee County to the company. Hammermeister specializes in equipping agents to sell homes at a high level through accountability and coaching and will focus on building a local team of agents as part of the company's expansion in Southwest Florida.

RE/MAX Realty Group recognizes Top Producers

RE/MAX Realty Group recognizes its top producers for January. Top Residential Listing Producer is Jason Lipsher; Top Residential Listings Team is Team Radiance; Top Commercial Listings and Sales Producer is Rachael Guertin; Top Residential Sales Producer is Jeannie Steidel; Top Residential Sales Producer Team is The Horvath Team; Top Residential Sales Producer Team Member is Ernie Horvath- Horvath Team; Top Commercial Sales Producer Team is Bauman and Associates. AWARDS/Anniversaries: RE/MAX Realty Group congratulates the following agents for reaching new club levels for the month of January. Executive Club Members are Mariann Brasington, Rachael Guertin, Chris Horvath, Ernie Horvath, and Lisa Shepard. 100% Club Members is Jeannie Steidel. RE/MAX Realty Group celebrates the anniversary of Gail Doxie and Jan Richards (30 years). Congratulations to Jerry Turner for receiving the Hall of Fame Award. NEW AGENTS: RE/MAX Realty Group announces that Cassandra Royster with The Dream Team, and Victor Espinosa have joined their residential division. Mark Hulsey and John Wilson have joined their commercial division.

Royal Shell Real Estate recognizes our Top Producers for January

Sanibel/Captiva Office: Top Listing Producers Team is McMurray & Members; Top Listing Producers Individual/Partners, Trevor Nette; Top Sales Producers Team McMurray & Members; and Top Sales Producers Individual/Partners, Jason Lomano. Fort Myers Office: Top Listing Producers Team is Team Stacey; Top Listing Producers Individual/Partners, Cindy Roberts; Top Sales Producers Team is Team Stacey; and Top Sales Producers Individual/Partners, Patti Testa. Cape Coral Office: Top Listing Producers Team is The Koffman Group; Top Listing Producers Individual/Partners, Julie Hatton; Top Sales Producers Team is The Quarles Team; and Top Sales Producers Individual/Partners, Alison Gesuele. Bonita Springs Office: Top Listing Producers Team is The Fagan Team; Top Listing Producers Individual/Partners, Jamie Lienhardt; Top Sales Producers Team is The Lummis-Reiter Team; and Top Sales Producers Individual/Partners, Lori Grechika. Naples – Park Shore Office: Top Listing Producers Team is Kimberly Luxury Group; Top Listing Producers Individual/Partners, Deborah Viglas; Top Sales Producers Team is The Roboci Team; and Top Sales Producers Individual/Partners, Linda Ramsey. Naples – Fifth Ave. Office: Top Listing Producers Team is The Epifanio Team; Top Listing Producers Individual/Partners, Nancy Ehlen; Top Sales Producers Team is The Epifanio Team; and Top Sales Producers Individual/Partners, Nancy Ehlen. Ocala Office: Top Listing Producers Individual/Partners, Ashley Di Bartolomeo; and Top Sales Producers Individual/Partners, Ashley Di Bartolomeo.

Steve Fisher honored at RE/MAX of the Islands

Steve Fisher received recognition for being the top listing and selling associate at RE/MAX of the Islands in January. Steve began his career in real estate in 1981 and joined RE/MAX of the Islands in 1991. Since then, he has received many RE/MAX International and state awards. He is consistently an annual member of the RE/MAX International 100% Club. Steve Fisher was also inducted in to the RE/MAX International Hall of Fame and has received the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award.