http://realestatefloridakeys.com/blog/archive_201603/sort_entrydatetime-desc/ Florida Keys – March 14, 2016 - Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Company (CBSREC) hosted its annual Awards Banquet on February 27 recognizing achievements by agents, staff, and business partners at Hawk’s Cay Resort on Duck Key.  Attending were 225 agents and staff from the company’s five offices in Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key, and Key West plus guests.Among the special guests this year were Tom Wright, Kathy Hunt, and Sue Lovely of Thomas D. Wright Law Office; Carolyn Frey of Mortgage Lending Solutions, and several representatives from Coldwell Banker including Nelson Bennett, Senior Vice President & Regional Director of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC Eastern Region; Russell Stinnett, Regional Vice President-Franchise Development; and Steve Carr, Senior Director, Coldwell Banker Southern Region.Lisa Ferringo from the Lower Keys office was awarded Overall Company Top Producer and Top Listing Agent as well as the Top Lower Keys Office Agent for the company in 2015.  The Alina Davis Team was awarded Top Islamorada Office Agents.  Vic Musmanno received the Top Key West Office Agent. Sally Stribling was awarded Top Key Largo Office Agent and Sam Williams was Top Middle Keys Office Agent.   The award for Top Short-Term Rental Manager went to Barbara McKee of the Middle Keys office, and the award for Top Long-Term Rental Manager went to Peter Petro of the Key West office.CBSREC has three Rising Stars for 2015, Janessa Silvestri (Key Largo Office), Margaret Gonzalez (Islamorada Office) and Chase Foster (Middle Keys Office).Marcy Reed and Robin Kluck (Middle Keys Office) were awarded Commitment Awards for their loyalty and dedication for 25 years with CBSREC.Lisa Ferringo (Lower Keys) was awarded the President’s Award by President/Broker, Brian Schmitt.Ruth Pasquale (Manager of the Lower Keys Office), was awarded the Coldwell Banker Schmitt Charitable Foundation (CBSCF) Founder’s Award, which acknowledges the Coldwell Banker Schmitt agent or employee that most exemplified what the Foundation’s mission, for her dedication and work on its behalf.“Our sales associates have access to an array of marketing and data resources unmatched throughout The Keys,” noted Brian Schmitt, president and broker, “but, that being said, each operates much as an independent business does, and our award winners deserve great credit for their personal success.  We’re also very gratified to recognize the contributions of our staff and business partners to our common goals as well as those who gave so generously of their time and energy to our Charitable Foundation’s events and work in the larger Keys community.”For additional information, visit Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s website at RealEstateFloridaKeys.com, or email info@cbschmitt.com, or contact any of its five locations in the Florida Keys: 100430 Overseas Highway, Key Largo (305) 451-4422; 85996 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, (305) 664-4470; 11050 Overseas Highway, Marathon, (305) 743-5181; 29967 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, (305) 872-3050, and 1201 White Street, Key West (305) 296-7727.For information concerning the Coldwell Banker Schmitt Charitable Foundation, visit its website at GoodDeedsInTheKeys.org or Facebook page at Facebook.com/Schmitt.Charitable  http://realestatefloridakeys.com/blog/435/coldwell-banker-schmitt-announces-top-agents-and-honorees-for-2015-at-annual-awards-banquet/ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 12:00:00 -0500 Florida Keys – March 14, 2016 –During February, several Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Company (CBSREC) sales associates and staff achieved milestone service anniversaries.Stacy Shahan of the Lower Keys office and Nancy Lillie, Controller, both celebrated their fourteenth (14) anniversaries. Peter Petro and Karen Angle of the Key West office marked nine (9) years and eight (8) years, respectively. Gail Gaver (Key Largo) reached her seventh (7) year. Kelly Kline (Lower Keys) and Amy Prumo (Middle Keys) each celebrated their sixth (6) year with CBSREC.Brian Schmitt, president and broker, noted, “We’re very fortunate to have such accomplished Realtors® representing Coldwell Banker Schmitt.  And, Nancy Lillie is integral to our company operations, helping our sales associates to meet and exceed their customers’ expectations every day in buying and selling Florida Keys real estate.”For additional information, visit Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s website at RealEstateFloridaKeys.com, or email info@cbschmitt.com, or call any of its five locations in the Florida Keys: 100430 Overseas Highway, Key Largo (305) 451-4422; 85996 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada, (305) 664-4470; 11050 Overseas Highway, Marathon, (305) 743-5181; 29967 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key, (305) 872-3050, and 1201 White Street, Key West (305) 296-7727. http://realestatefloridakeys.com/blog/434/coldwell-banker-schmitt-recognizes-agents-&-staff-years-of-service-for-february-2016/ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 12:00:00 -0500 A Key West home at 1514-4th Street listed for sale by Brian Trible of Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s Key West office had 12,000 views during one week in February; more than any other listing on realtor.com.Per Erik Gunther, a writer/editor at realtor.com, ““This week’s most-clicked home on realtor.com® is remarkable for its arty facade. And no, we’re not talking about a false front. We’re referring to the actual back side of a Key West home, which is covered in a massive work of mosaic tile…It’s all about the back of the house. Out back, the entire house and pool are works of art. Listing agent Brian Trible told us the mosaic tile artwork on the back of the home depicts ‘a day in the life of Key West.’ And while the Keys are known for their funky art and architecture, Trible says the size and scope of this piece makes it stand out. Trible priced the home well below Key West’s average price of $680,000, and had an offer in hand within a week. And good news—the agent thinks the buyer will keep the distinctive tile art in the backyard.”  The number of views got a boost when the Key West Today Facebook page posted a link to the listing on Realtor.com.“It took longer to take the photographs with the right weather and angle of the sun than it did to get our first offer!” said Trible.  Realtor.com, the official website of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), is one of the most visited real estate portals with over 11,350,000 unique visitors in January 2016 per compete.com.For additional information, contact Brian Trible at (305) 393-7209 or via email at briantrible@gmail.com.  Coldwell Banker Schmitt has been a leading real estate company in The Keys for 60 years.  Visit Coldwell Banker Schmitt’s website at www.RealEstateFloridaKeys.com, or email info@cbschmitt.com, or call any of its five locations in the Florida Keys: 100430 Overseas Highway, Key Largo (305) 451-4422; 85996 Overseas Highway, Islamorada (305) 664-4470; 11050 Overseas Highway, Marathon (305) 743-5181; 29967 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key (305) 872-3050; and 1201 White Street, Key West (305) 296-7727. http://realestatefloridakeys.com/blog/433/key-west-home-for-sale-becomes-number-one-most-viewed-listing-on-realtor-com/ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:00:00 -0500 Florida Keys –February 1, 2016 –During January, several Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Company (CBSREC) sales associates and staff members achieved milestone service anniversaries.Bruce Schmitt, of the Marathon office, celebrated forty-three (43) years with CBSREC.  Schmitt has lived in The Keys for over 60 years, has been a licensed broker since 1973, and is widely known for his considerable expertise in both residential and commercial real estate.Other CBSREC agents and staff members with anniversaries include:  AgentYears of ServiceSuzanne Washburn (Key West)13 yearsDave Ruesch (Middle Keys)7 yearsLea Ruesch (Middle Keys)7 yearsPam Stangler (Lower Keys)3 yearsBrian Schmitt, President and Broker noted, “We’d like to thank these associates for their past and ongoing contributions to our company’s success and to the Florida Keys real estate community, as well.”Coldwell Banker Schmitt is the largest and oldest real estate company in The Keys, celebrating 60 years of service to its customers.  Additional information about Coldwell Banker Schmitt and its services is available at RealEstateFloridaKeys.com or via email from info@cbschmitt.com, or by contacting any of its five locations in the Florida Keys: 100430 Overseas Highway, Key Largo (305) 451-4422; 85996 Overseas Highway, Islamorada (305) 664-4470; 11050 Overseas Highway, Marathon (305) 743-5181; 29967 Overseas Highway, Big Pine Key (305) 872-3050; and 1201 White Street, Key West (305) 296-7727. http://realestatefloridakeys.com/blog/432/coldwell-banker-schmitt-recognizes-agents-&-staff-years-of-service-for-january-2016/ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 12:00:00 -0500