Hello there, I'm Sophia Sanchez, Tampa Real Estate Broker. Are you looking for a unique, creative community to start laying roots? Seminole Heights offers a warm and cozy lifestyle. A contemporary to Palma Ceia on the north side of town, Seminole Heights started with humble beginnings as one of Tampa's first suburbs. Now it is home to eclectic shops and...

Hi, Sophia Sanchez here, Tampa Real Estate Broker. Do you want to be where everything is happening in an urban downtown neighborhood? Want to be out trying new restaurants and being involved in city events? Tampa Heights and Riverside Heights are where you will find that lifestyle. Both are historic neighborhoods located on the north end of the Tampa Riverwalk....

Hi, Sophia Sanchez here, Tampa Real Estate Broker. Do you want to live in a thriving, historic community filled with authentic Tampa culture? Ybor City has it all. Let's talk about the endless reasons to choose Ybor, which is overflowing with places to go, things to do, and history to enjoy. Ybor City has cigar shops, unique stores, bars, and...

Hi, Sophia Sanchez here, Tampa Real Estate Broker. Are you looking for an urban/suburban community known for great schools and a diversity of architectural styles? Palma Ceia is the neighborhood for you. In this neighborhood, you'll find many brick streets lined with American flags, bicycles, and probably a golf cart or two. This is one of our larger central neighborhoods...

Hi, Sophia Sanchez here, Tampa Real Estate Broker. Midtown Tampa is the future of high-tech living, perfect for the urban commuter. One of our hottest new destinations, Midtown, is located between the Westshore business district to the west and Downtown Tampa to the east. With quick access to I-275 and primarily new condos, the surrounding community offers renovation opportunities for...

Hi, Sophia Sanchez here, Tampa Real Estate Broker. Want to live where something is always happening near Downtown Tampa but still have the luxury of a cozy, historic neighborhood? Hyde Park would certainly be the place for you. It's an incredible area of urban Tampa located just west of Downtown and Davis Islands. Once upon a time, an orange Grove....

Hey, it's Sophia Sanchez here, Tampa Real Estate Broker. Are you looking to be conveniently located just off one of the most popular strips in Tampa? South Howard, known as SoHo, is one of our most exciting spots in the area. Commercial spaces offer weekday hustle and bustle, while weekends start early with brunch sports games full of friends and...

Hi, it's Sophia Sanchez here. If you are looking for an opportunity for growth in an urban, historic community, Old West Tampa will serve you well. Old West Tampa's Main Street is a historical gem dating back to 1895, thanks to Hugh McFarland, who was commemorated in this colorful mural at McFarland Park. Back in the day, this community defined...

Hi, Sophia Sanchez here, Tampa Real Estate Broker. I bet you aren't familiar with NoHo. Tampa has been going through an incredible transformation in the last decade. With a rich history dating back to the 1900s. NoHo is a neighbor to the west of our iconic University of Tampa, which attracts an international student base. This neighborhood features Julian B....

Hi, Sophia Sanchez here, Tampa Real Estate Broker. Seeking how to balance urban lifestyle designed for community? You belong on Water Street. As downtown Tampa's newest and trending area develops, Water Street offers so much to residents and their fur friends. Access to a wide array of community events and opportunities, from art, food, and festivals, or all combined, you...

Hi, Sophia Sanchez here, Tampa Real Estate Broker. Are you searching for one of Tampa's most desirable neighborhoods? Look no further. Beach Park homes are to die for. This is the area that might be your second or third home or the one you retire to. The neighborhood offers larger waterfront estates with boat docks and quick access to the...

Looking for a quiet residential neighborhood not far from the action of Tampa Bay? Ballast Point is the place for you. Sophia Sanchez here, Tampa Real Estate Broker. Located at the end of Bayshore Boulevard, this beautiful neighborhood includes historic homes and newer construction. Located just minutes from the Gandy Connector or MacDill Air Force Base. Ballast point has quick...

Hi, it's Sophia Sanchez here. Looking for a gorgeous gated private community in the heart of downtown Tampa? Harbour Island is an elegant island community that offers peace and privacy. Just steps from Downtown, it's our little village accessible by two bridges on the north side. Outside the gates, you will find a smaller retail area with pet stores, coffee...

Hi, Sophia Sanchez here, Tampa real estate broker. Want to live where something is always happening? Downtown Tampa would be the place to be. This is the heart of Tampa. Here you have beautiful waterfront and skyline views, especially from your penthouse condo, if that's your fit. Old brick roads lead you into thriving modern city life. Downtown Tampa features...

Hi, Sophia Sanchez here, Davis Islands native. Have you always dreamed of living the island life? This special community offers a unique lifestyle. Accessible by land, air, and sea, it's located just across the bridge from Bayshore Boulevard in Downtown Tampa. Hop off your golf cart and explore the array of gorgeous homes and architectural styles. From luxury to casual,...

Hello there, this is Sophia Sanchez, Tampa Real Estate Broker. Looking for an industrial loft vibe or Micro City? Channelside is the busy and vibrant area you seek. Channelside makes up the east side of Downtown, next to the Port of Tampa and the Crosstown Connector. This lifestyle is like no other in the area, with its dense mid-rise to...

Hi, Sophia Sanchez here, Tampa Real Estate Broker. Seeking life on the water? The Westshore Marina District is a stunning new community. Even though it's been underdeveloped for so long, it now has much to offer. This area primarily offers new condos and townhomes alongside those luxury waterfront estates that South Tampa is known for. It overlooks one of the...

Hi, I'm Sophia Sanchez, Tampa Real Estate Broker. I wanted to reach out today and talk to you about the differences between a transactional agent and a relational agent. So many of you know that my business is built on referrals and word of mouth. I pour myself into my clients and the community to have a greater return on...

What's up, everybody? It's Chef Jeff Sullivan. Some of you may know me from Fox TV's MasterChef, and others might know me as a lover of all things Tampa. Being a homeowner was one of the biggest milestones in my adult life. Being able to provide a house for our family to grow and to be a part of this...

Hi, my name is Sophia Sanchez, and I'm a Real Estate Broker based in Tampa, Florida. I've been licensed for over 16 years and hold multiple designations. I'm also what you call an indie (or independent) broker. I have a small boutique firm. We work with buyers and sellers in the Tampa market. If you're looking for someone to hold...

Hi, I'm Sophia Sanchez, Tampa Real Estate Broker with one of my preferred lenders, Rob DiGiore. Today we'll explain why you need to have your credit score pulled to get a pre-qualification or pre-approval letter underway. Often when a buyer lead comes in, they say that they don't want to call lenders immediately and don't want their credit score pulled...

Hi, I'm Sophia Sanchez, Tampa Real Estate Broker with Danielle Walter with Compass Land and Title. And I thought today we would talk a little bit about what an estoppel is. This comes up from time to time when someone's purchasing a property with an association where an estoppel is needed. A lot of people don't know that estoppels exist....

Hi, I'm Sophia Sanchez, Tampa Real Estate Broker. Today I wanted to talk to you about what a property survey is. We have a lot of clients who ask, as we move through the transaction, what is the survey talking about? Is it an evaluation? What do I have to do here? The property survey is essentially a boundary survey...

Hi, I'm Sophia Sanchez, Tampa Real Estate Broker with one of our preferred lenders, Rob DiGiore, from Guild Mortgage. Today we'll talk briefly about the differences between pre-approval and pre-qualification letters. There is a difference, and we want to clarify some for you considering purchasing a home. Typically, a pre-qualification is where we take some basic financial information from a...

Hi, I'm Sophia Sanchez, Tampa Real Estate Broker. Today I wanted to discuss your risk tolerance and whether you prefer a move-in ready or full-renovation property. I have a renovation book I put together for the property I live in, which I ended up taking down to the studs. Not many people want to embark on that project because it...

Hi, I'm Sophia Sanchez, Tampa Real Estate Broker with Rob DiGiore from Guild Mortgage. We'll talk about the differences between Jumbo Financing and Conventional Financing and what that means if you are buying a luxury property. A Jumbo Loan is a loan that is one dollar or more over the conventional loan limit. The Conventional Loan limit changes each year....

Hi, I'm Sophia Sanchez, Tampa Real Estate Broker. Below are five important questions to bring up or consider when you're interviewing a listing agent to represent your home sale. The first question to consider is how did you find the agent? Was it by referral? Was it through someone that you know that had a great experience? The second question...

Hi, I'm Sophia Sanchez, Tampa Real Estate Broker. Today I wanted to talk all about homestead exemption. Here in Florida, we have the Save Our Homes Act, which means you can file for homestead exemption if a home is your primary residence. Filing for homestead is a relatively simple process that you can complete online by filling out specific forms...

Hi, I'm Sophia Sanchez, Tampa Real Estate Broker with my daughter, Ava Sanchez. Today we're going to talk about what the buying process is like after the home inspection. Alright, so let's pretend you're the buyer, you've picked out this amazing house, and you want to buy the house. So you write the offer, it goes under contract, and you're...

Hi, I'm Sophia Sanchez, Tampa Real Estate Broker and I'm with Danielle Walter from Compass Land and Title having a conversation about how to take title and what that means. People don't really know what taking title means and sometimes after you call and ask them, they will then call us back and say, oh my God, what does this...

Hi, I'm Sophia Sanchez, Tampa Real Estate Broker. I wanted to share with you a little bit about how some of my personal and professional Real Estate experiences could really be of use to you. If you're considering contacting a real estate agent or someone to help you make a big transition in your life, I would say lean in....

Hi, I'm Sophia Sanchez, Tampa Real Estate Broker. I wanted to share with you a little bit about how to buy or sell a home site unseen. Believe it or not, in this day and age, people are buying and selling properties sight unseen. In the sense of selling sight unseen, just meaning you're not here and you need to...

Hi, I'm Sophia Sanchez, Tampa Real Estate Broker. I want to share with you some tips for getting your home ready for sale and on the market. There's quite a lot involved. Let's start with the outside of the home. Decluttering the outside of the house is going to be a great place to start. Afterwards, I recommend getting in...