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I have been very fortunate to know, have friendshi

I have been very fortunate to know, have friendships with & work with many veterans. Every chance I get, I always make it a point to thank them for their service. I realize that each & every one of them made the decision to risk their lives fighting for our freedoms. I make sure my daughters anytime they see a veteran or someone in Active Duty they ALWAYS go up to them and Thank them for their service. Freedom is an incredible thing and we do not take it for granted. So, to all who are servicing & have served, you are HEROES in my book, I appreciate & respect each & every one of you. Thank you for service!!!! #VeteransDay #Veterans #ThankYou #Honor #Freedom #LandoftheFree #NoNonsenseRealEstate #grateful #america

It is no secret that its very challenging to renov

It is no secret that its very challenging to renovate and flip houses currently with the significant supply and material shortages, labor shortages, massive price increases across the board for material and labor, etc. We are so grateful to have an incredible crew that has been working with us for over 10 years now and always does right by us. I wanted to share some photos of our most recent completed No Nonsense Renovation in Saint James City Florida. Some of the highlights of this renovation include a New Dimensional Shingle Roof, New White Shaker Cabinets & Vanities, New Quartzite Counters, New S/S Appliances, New Subway Kitchen Backsplash, New Custom Tiled Showers with a Designer Tile Focal Wall, New 12 x 24 Wood Plank Tiles thru out, New Led Recess Lighting, New Fans, Lights, Fixtures, Faucets, Mirrors, New 5’ Baseboards, New Crown Molding, New Exterior & Interior Paint & so much more. I won’t go into how much drywall work had to go into this one and thats one of the things we know buyers will not appreciate or ever understand but it had to be done and done right. Let me know what you think. It will be priced below $500k. #forsale #saintjamescity #bokeelia #pineisland #capecoral #NoNonsenseRealEstate #floridarealestate #florida #floridalife #floridaliving #renovation #reno #movetoflorida #swfl #swflrealestate #realestate #realestateforsale #design #flippinghouses #home #house #realtor #FortMyers #NaplesFLorida #bonitasprings

In this Reno Tip I talk about how in certain renov

In this Reno Tip I talk about how in certain renovations you may have not have the space within your Kitchen Footprint to Add Kitchen Pantries as you need the counter space. If you ever encounter this you are going to have get creative. We actually just encountered this in on of our newly finished No Nonsense Renos. We had to figure out a way to add Kitchen Pantries as we know buyers are going to expect it, especially with the premium price we were asking. Fortunately, we were able to identify an unused wall in the Breakfast Nook that was adjacent to the Kitchen and not only were we able to add Pantries, we were able to also add a a Dry Bar with Wine Racks, which gave a really high end look and feel and instantly make the Kitchen feel so much larger. The design made sense for the wall space and it would not have looked right if we just added pantries, it would have felt so out of place. This is a great example of something you can do when you encounter a similar situation. We have added Pantry and Dry Bars to Dining Room Walls, Breakfast Nook Walls & even Family Room walls when they were adjacent to the Kitchen. For this specific Reno, the cost to add the cabinets, counters and backsplash was under $2K, & for that investment we were able to further support our premium price. Every buyer loved the design and we ended up selling the home for Full Price in less than 24 hours, which was a serious record breaker. Remember, if you are going to try to sell your Renovation house for top dollar you need to make sure the renovation supports that. Buyer want Pantries, they are going to require it, do not try to save a few buck and think you will be able to get away with not having one, be smart, be creative, be cost effective and I promise you that you will not only sell your home fast, but for top dollar. Good Luck! #house #houses #nononsenserenos #nononsensechris #knowledge #knowledgeispower #realestate #houserenovation #flippinghouses #houseflipping #florida #floridakeys #fortmyers #capecoral #estero #bonitasprings #naplesflorida #realtor #realtorlife #realtalk #nononsenserealestate #design #interiordesign #homestyle #creative #luxuryliving #hustle

Today marks the 11-Year Anniversary of the creatio

Today marks the 11-Year Anniversary of the creation of No Nonsense Real Estate. For many that may not remember 2010 was one of the worst economies we have ever experienced especially in Southwest Florida & 70% of local realtors got out of the business. I remember questioning if I was going to be able to make it, could I support my wife, continue to be able to pay my bills or was I going to collapse as my industry was. After a life changing trip with my wife, the vision was clear, I was going to take the biggest risk of my life going out on my own and creating No Nonsense Real Estate. The name was perfect as I am 100% No Nonsense, the concepts so simple, take all the b.s. in the current industry & use it to my advantage creating a direct No Nonsense concept. 11 Years Later, No Nonsense RE has not only supported my family but creative a life that I never knew was possible for a kid from humble beginnings who at one point was driving a Car in the summer of SWFL with no Air-Conditioning with a fan on my lap and no shirt on as I did not want to sweat through my dress shirts. Throughout these last 11 years it has been 1 hell of a ride but one thing has always remained the same, every night I can look in the mirror every night and know that I have always stayed true to being No Nonsense and ALWAYS going above & beyond for each and ever client and ALWAYS putting out Quality Renovations. Thank you to everyone who has ever supported No Nonsense RE, to all of our clients & everyone who has ever bought one of our No Nonsense Renos. Without all of you, No Nonsense would not be the success that it is today. I am forever grateful. So, stay tuned to see what comes next for No Nonsense Real Estate. #alwaysnononsense #nononsensechris #nononsenserealestate #beyourownboss #freedom #alwaysbelieve #gratitude #reflection #nononsensedifference #realestate #florida #floridarealestate #movetoflorida #fortmyers #capecoral #bonitasprings #naplesflorida #estero #success #hardwork #hardworkpaysoffs #swfl #swflrealestate #floridakeys #marathonflorida #family

Having Renovated homes for well over 10 years now,

Having Renovated homes for well over 10 years now, I can honestly say that currently it has been some of the most challenging times to date, without question. So, if you are looking to get into the renovation and flipping business, know upfront it is going to be hard, i mean REAL HARD and its not for weak of heart. This Alva Florida Renovation, which sits on 5 Acres with a Pole Barn, Horse Barn & Chicken Coop was without question 1 of the toughest renovations we have encountered in a long time. So many unknown issues that came up that had to be addressed as we ALWAYS do things right, we encountered so many obstacles with material & supply shortages, price increases, rises in labor costs, etc, etc. This forced me to modify our renovation scope on the fly, make some cost saving decisions to try to control the budget as much as possible & also required me to accept the fact we were going to go over budget. Thankfully, I track our budgets by the second, so I was able to adjust decisions and do the best i could. In the end, we did go over budget, but i was able to identify an opportunity to target a higher list price as we track the markets by the minute during all renovations. Most thought I was crazy listing it at the price i did, however I busted my ass marketing the home, fought for its value, ran consistent aggressive marketing campaigns including multiple promotional videos & in the end we even exceeded our own expectations selling it for FULL PRICE to an incredible family who was looking exactly for this type of home. Like I said renovating houses is not easy, I have a few more white hairs in the beard from this, but we got it done and on to the next reno…….#renovation #reno #design #flippinghouses #home #house #realestate #realtor #florida #fortmyers #bonitasprings #capecoral #naplesflorida #floridaliving #movetoflorida #success #hgtv #marathonflorida #floridarealestate #Floridaland #Acreage #forsale

Many men are able to create a child, but it takes

Many men are able to create a child, but it takes a Real Man to step up and be a True Father & raise their kids right making sure they are always present. Happy Father's Day to all the men out there who are true Fathers. #FathersDay #father #dad #family #raiseyourkidsright #rolemodel

Today we finally finished one of our most challeng

Today we finally finished one of our most challenging renovations to date. You hear on the news that there are construction supply shortages nationwide, well when you are renovating during these times, you truly understand the extent of these shortages. Outside of material shortages, there are labor shortages, labor cost increases, etc. When we took on this renovation in Alva Florida on 5 Acres we knew it wasn’t going to be easy but we knew the homes potential. After very smart design decisions and material selections and through the hardworking of our crews we completely transformed this distressed home into a badass finished product. The Real Wood Burning Fireplace was a tough challenge as it was a real mess, but we decided to go clean & modern and brought in a stucco artisan to smooth coat finish it and it came out better than we thought. Drywall repair work was more then we ever anticipated and blew the budget out the window but we had to make it right. When you renovate as long as we have, you realize the importance of always doing a renovation right & never cutting corners. We know have targeted a big premium price, so lets see how the market responds, stay tuned….#renovation #reno #design #flippinghouses #home #house #realestate #realtor #florida #fortmyers #bonitasprings #capecoral #naplesflorida #floridaliving #movetoflorida #success #hgtv #marathonflorida #floridarealestate #Floridaland #Acreage #forsale

I don’t care how many renovations you do, every

I don’t care how many renovations you do, every one is going to be different and you are going to encounter things you never expected. When we took this renovation in Fort Myers, FL, we knew it needed many major components to be upgraded including all the Cast Iron main Drain Lines, all the Main Plumbing Lines, the Main Electrical Panel Box & Main Electrical Lines, the Roof, etc. This is on top of the Full Interior & Exterior upgrades thru out. Over $90K later, delays with permitting, supply shortages due to current times and encountering so much more than we ever expected, we got it done. When it came to listing it, I targeted a HUGE number, which was higher than Pool Homes were selling in the neighborhood & we had no pool. I knew we raised the bar with the finishing level and there was a lack of comparable homes. I remember 2 different sets of neighbors said we were crazy with our list price & we would never get it. Well in just a few days on market we received a ABOVE LIST PRICE Financed Offer. After 40+ days the buyer was unable to obtain financing, so I raised the price to reflect the prior offer price and secured another FULL PRICE offer, except this time it was CASH. After encountering a crazy property line issue and a lot of stress and long hours, we got the deal closed setting a NEW RECORD BREAKING Price for the neighborhood. So, neighbors you are welcome for boosting your home values, I love when they doubt me it just fuels me even more to make it happen. No Nonsense, Just Results!!! #sold #realestate #fortmyers #florida #movetoflorida #floridarealestate #nononsenserealestate #renovation #reno #houseflipping #remodel #design #realestate #realtor #floridakeys

I wanted to share some photos of our most recent c

I wanted to share some photos of our most recent completed No Nonsense Renovation in Fort Myers, Florida. This one was a very challenging renovation as we had to actually replace the main drain lines in the home, which if you know anything about that, you know how intense of a process that is. We knew this 1960’s home has potential & we were able to identify ways to increase the under air living square footage by over 300 sqft. While we experienced almost 3 months of delays with the building department & ran into issues with subs not showing up when we needed them, we always pushed through and got the renovation completion, which cost over $95K. The Kitchen came out incredible as we mixed a Natural Wood Tone with Quartzite Counters including one of the biggest bar top areas I have seen, we brought in Wide Plank Floors throughout with a Designer Tile in the Bath Floors that we also incorporated into the Showers accented with Subway Tile. WE reconfigured the Master Bath to make it more functional and allow for Dual Sinks, the amount of drywall work that went into this home to make it right was just insane, but it is now right, we added wainscoting to the Living Room to boost its luxury feel, Installed Crown Molding & 5 1/4” Base thru out, installed a New Metal Roof, all New PEX Plumbing, installed New A/C Ducts, did major stucco repair all throughout the exterior of the home, we installed a New Main Electrical Panel Box & all new Electrical Outlets and just so much more… After just 3 Days on the market, we received an ABOVE LIST PRICE Offer. It is always an incredible feeling to have so much work put into a reno and see a buyer and their realtor not only appreciate the level of detail and design but understand its value. #renovation #reno #design #flippinghouses #home #house #realestate #realtor #florida #fortmyers #bonitasprings #capecoral #naplesflorida #floridaliving #movetoflorida #success #hgtv #marathonflorida

Sometimes in life, you have to not take things so

Sometimes in life, you have to not take things so seriously and be a little silly. As I age I am realizing just how important this is and I am very thankful for my beautiful wife Tressa Cioffi who has opened my eyes to this more then ever. Photo credit: @queenofthedrone . #family #daugthers #father #love #familyfirst #NoNonsenseRealEstate #queenofthedrone #grateful #reflection #breathe #livelife #floridaliving #Fortmyers #realtor #realestate #daddysgirl #thankful #florida #noedits #capecoral #bonitasprings #naplesflorida #daugthers #merrychristmas #happyholidays

Are you a seller who needs to sell your home but y

Are you a seller who needs to sell your home but you realize you have a dated space/spaces such as a Kitchen or Baths or are you a realtor taking a list like this? You may know that right now in today’s current Real Estate market, even if you price a dated home right, buyers may still struggle to see the value and the lack the vision of the spaces can be & also have no idea on the costs to renovate. Well if that is you and you do not have the financial means to renovate your dated spaces before selling your home, I recommend considering Virtual Renovations. There are many companies out there currently who offer these services where they can take your existing dated space & create a virtual renovation of exactly what it could be renovated to look like. Doing this & including those images in your listing photos along with installing canvases or poster boards onsite in these dated rooms, will 100% ensure that buyers and their realtors now understand the potential of each room. If you want to take it a step further has a general contractor price out what a renovation like that will take and provide that info to the buyers and their realtor. Now you ensure they can vision the potential of the spaces, understand actual costs with the goal of ensuring they now understand your home’s value. This is absolutely crucial to consider as if you do nothing, you may find out the hard the way the significant negative impacts on your home’s value its appeal. Trust me. Good Luck!!!! #RealEstate #Realtor #Realtorlife #NoNonsenseRealEstate #NoNonsenseREnos #FortMyers #Estero #Naples #CapeCoral #BonitaSprings #Florida #SWFL #MovetoFlorida #FloridaKeys #MarathonFlorida #Knowledge #KnowledgeisPower #Renovation #Home House #Hustle #Success #Tip #realtalk

We are making the final Shower Wall Tile decisions

We are making the final Shower Wall Tile decisions on our Fort Myers, Florida No Nonsense Real Estate Reno. We know everyone loved what we did at our Cape Coral Florida Sailboat Access Reno, which had the Grey Subway side walls and the Designer Tile Focal Wall. I want to re-create that similar look. I will be going with the same Grey Subway Tile, but considering 3 options for the Focal Wall, the 1st option is doing the same exact material & there are 2 other alternatives. I am also considering using the focal wall tile on the bathroom floor to make it a true statement. Let me know your opinions if you can. I appreciate everyones input in advance. Stay tuned for more details on this reno as its badass and should be finished in the next few weeks. #house #houses #nononsenserenos #nononsensechris #knowledge #knowledgeispower #realestate #houserenovation #flippinghouses #houseflipping #florida #floridakeys #fortmyers #capecoral #estero #bonitasprings #naplesflorida #realtor #realtorlife #nononsenserealestate #interiordesign #homestyle #creative #hustle #renovation #reno #renovation #bathroom #bathroomdesign #design @queenofthedrone @no.nonsense.tracy

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