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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

When we took on this original owner renovation in

When we took on this original owner renovation in highly distressed condition, we agreed to give the owner 3 months to have enough time to transition out of her home. We had no idea during that time we would encounter a nationwide pandemic before closing on the home. We knew this could be a big risk as we had no clue the impacts to our Real Estate market from the pandemic. We made sure to make very smart decisions throughout this $177k+ Renovation to ensure we did not over improve. No one knew how significant the impacts of the pandemic were going to be on material availability, suppliers, sub contractors, the building department etc. It was so bad we ended up having to give the buyer a credit from the monies that were to be used for the windows as after 3 months they were still not in. I can honestly say we encountered more obstacles on this reno than in any other one we have ever done. Through hard work & our incredible construction crews we managed to overcome those obstacles & get it done maintaining our high end quality. We brought in the 1 and only @queenofthedrone to work her magic & in just a few hours on the market, we had 2 offers, 1 being FULL PRICE. Its an incredible feeling to see the markets response exceed your expectations & to see how much the buyers appreciated the level of design, high quality finishings, etc. No Nonsense, Just Results!!!
A big shout out to @stageandamazehomestaging for doing an incredible job with the staging that 100% boosted the home's appeal.
#CapeCoral #capecoralflorida #SOLD #realestate #renovation #NoNonsenseRealEstate #flippinghouses #waterfront #BOATING #waterfronthomes #gulfaccess #home #house #reno #design #fortmyers #fortmyersbeach #kitchendesign #bathroomdesign #hgtv #estero #bonitasprings #nononsenserenos #realtor #realtorlife #hustle #drive

After months of a very intense $177k+ renovation o

After months of a very intense $177k+ renovation of our Cape Coral Sailboat Access Pool Home, which occurred during the peak of thus national pandemic, we have finally finished. While this one was extremely challenging as we encountered every obstacle imaginable, we refused to rush it and sacrifice quality. In the end I could not be more proud of the finished product. Highlights of the Renovation include:
🔥New Concrete Seawall by Honc Marine Seawalls
🔥New Shingle Roof
🔥New Pex Plumbing Re-Pipe
🔥New Main Electrical Panel Box
🔥New Sod
🔥New Saltwater Pool System
🔥New Pebble Pool Surface & New Pool Tile
🔥New Wood Plank Tile thru out
🔥New Kitchen w/Shaker Soft Close Cabinets
🔥New Quartz Counters thru out
🔥New LG Stainless Steel Appliance Package
🔥New Stunning Designer Tiled Bathroom Showers
🔥New Crown Molding & 5 1/4" Base
🔥New Exterior & Interior Paint
🔥New Windows to be installed prior to Closing
🔥& so much more, to much to list..... staged by @stageandamazehomestaging photos by @queenofthedrone #house #houses #nononsenserenos #nononsensechris #knowledge #knowledgeispower #realestate #houserenovation #flippinghouses #houseflipping #florida #floridakeys #fortmyers #capecoral #estero #bonitasprings #naplesflorida #realtor #realtorlife #realtalk #nononsenserealestate #design #homestyle #creative #luxuryliving #hustle #renovation #reno

Just because someone passed their Real Estate exam

Just because someone passed their Real Estate exam and now has a real estate license, doesn’t mean they know how to actually do real estate. Those classes they take in prep for the state test do not teach them how to effectively negotiate a deal, it does not teach them how to work with a seller to get their home in true Listing Ready condition allowing the home to justify top dollar, it does not teach them how to accurately price a home and develop a logic to support their list price, it does not teach them how to use deficiencies in a home to assist in negotiating a lower price for a buyer, it does not educate them on the importance of a full pre approval vs. a pre qualification. They are not taught how to leverage supply and demand to the benefit of a seller or a buyer, and it definitely does not teach them how to effectively market a property. So SELLERS & BUYERS BEWARE!!!!. For many of you out there your home will be the most expensive asset you ever buy or sell, so make sure whoever you choose to represent you has a proven track record of success, is fully educated how to represent you in the highest level. STOP choosing your mother’s friend’s sister’s cousin to represent you just because they have a Real Estate License. Trust me there are a lot of licensed Realtors out there who have no clue what they are doing. Be smart, only require the best and you will be successful 👊🏻#house #houses #nononsenserenos #nononsensechris #knowledge #knowledgeispower #realestate #houserenovation #flippinghouses #houseflipping #florida #floridakeys #fortmyers #capecoral #bonitasprings #naplesflorida #realtor #realtorlife #realtalk #nononsenserealestate #design #interiordesign #homestyle #creative #luxuryliving #hustle #reno #renovation #realestate

Not a day goes by that I do not realize how lucky

Not a day goes by that I do not realize how lucky I am to be the father to my 2 incredible daughters. I remember like it was yesterday hearing their first heart beats, I remember them being born and my heart just melting, I have made it my mission to make sure @queenofthedrone and I our raising Strong independent girls who will always stand up for what is right, will never need anyone to help them, will knock you out if you ever mess with them or their family, will always have manors, will always be loyal friends with big hearts, will always be respectful, will understand and appreciate the value of hard work, will know their is nothing they cannot accomplish in this crazy world, will have very strong street smarts and always be aware of their surroundings, will always smile and have fun in every situation, will never take for granted the beautiful sunrises and sunsets they get to enjoy, and will always, always understand how important family is and will always be. Tressa, thank you for making me a father not once but twice, I am so grateful for our family 😘. Happy Father’s Day to all the real men out there who step up to be a true father and respect how Important that role is in their child’s life. #dad #father #love #family #fathersday #grateful #fortunate #raiseyourkidsright #teachthemyoung #renovation #reno #realestate #fortmyers #capecoral #dadlife #fathersday #daughters #fatherslove

If you have been following me you know I have been

If you have been following me you know I have been renovating and successfully flipping houses with investment partners for years throughout Southwest Florida. As No Nonsense Real Estate has expanded into the Florida Keys, we are now involved in building New Construction Spec homes as there is a significant lack of New Builds thru out the keys, specifically the Marathon & Duck Key areas. I wanted to share a sneak peak into the renderings of the 1st No Nonsense New Build located in Duck Key. If you are not familiar with Duck Key it is home to the stunning Hawks Cay Resort & has incredible waterways out to the Atlantic Ocean & Gulf of Mexico. This one is going to be 4 Beds, 3 Baths, around 2k sqft living. Highlights include Concrete Block Construction, Impact Windows & Doors, a Metal Roof, Stucco Exterior Finish, Real Wood Shaker Cabinets & Bath Vanities, Granite Counters thru out, S/S Appliances, Porcelain Tile Floors thru out, & so much more. We have not finalized the target list price, but what I can say is there is only 1 New Construction Home on the market in all of Duck Key below $824K. So stay tuned for more info & let me know what you think of the renderings. #house #houses #nononsenserenos #nononsensechris #knowledge #knowledgeispower #realestate #houserenovation #flippinghouses #houseflipping #florida #floridakeys #fortmyers #capecoral #estero #bonitasprings #naplesflorida #realtor #realtorlife #realtalk #nononsenserealestate #design #homestyle #creative #luxuryliving #hustle #renovation #reno

In the midst of Corona Virus, a statewide Quaranti

In the midst of Corona Virus, a statewide Quarantine, suppliers shut down, limited contractors due to health concerns, trying to ensure everyone is safe while on site, etc, we successfully were able to finish our No Nonsense Renovation of a 2007-Built Lehigh Acres Duplex, which has 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1200 sqft and 1-Car Attached Garages per side. The word “challenging” is an under estimate for this reno, everything just takes more time now as we work through this craziness. This one was in highly distressed condition when it was acquired. The renovation was extensive and fully permitted. Highlights include all New Drywall thru out both sides, New Wide Plank Floors thru out the Main Living & Beds, Wood Kitchen Cabinets & Bath Vanities, Quartzite Counters thru out including a Massive 1-Level Kitchen Island, Subway Tile Backsplash, New S/S Appliances, New 5 1/4” Base thru out, New Exterior/Interior Paint, New Fans, Lights, Fixtures, Sinks, Window Treatments, New A/C Systems with New Cages, New Water Systems, etc. This one has some big challenges with sub contractor delays, material delays, unforeseen issues coming up, the craziness of Covid-19, etc. Through it all we worked as hard as we could & got it done to our quality standards. I refused to rush it and sacrifice quality. We have it listed at just $279,997 and can have tenants placed with premium rents prior to closing. Let me know what you think of this one. #house #houses #nononsenserenos #nononsensechris #renovation #realestate #houserenovation #flippinghouses #houseflipping #florida #floridakeys #fortmyers #capecoral #estero #bonitasprings #naplesflorida #realtor #realtorlife #realtalk #nononsenserealestate #design #homestyle #creative #luxuryliving #hustle #reno

Whether you are Renovating to Flip or simply just

Whether you are Renovating to Flip or simply just Selling your Home, if it’s vacant you have to acknowledge that buyers may struggle with use of the space. For years now, when I do not have the budget to actually stage a home, I have been Virtually Staging. Not only does the virtual staging ensure our homes are presented at a high level, they give prospective buyers a clear understanding of the best use of space for our vacant renovated properties. You can even take it a step further and put the Virtual Staged Images on a Canvas or more inexpensive Poster Board with a Stand onsite. Trust me, do not rely on Buyer’s Realtors or Buyers to know the best use of space for your Vacant Home. Take a look at this most recent property we virtually staged. You can see the incredible impact the Virtual Staging made in presenting the spaces. Feel free to share any feedback on what you think about the end result. #house #houses #nononsenserenos #nononsensechris #knowledge #knowledgeispower #realestate #houserenovation #flippinghouses #houseflipping #florida #floridakeys #fortmyers #capecoral #estero #bonitasprings #naplesflorida #realtor #realtorlife #realtalk #nononsenserealestate #design #homestyle #creative #luxuryliving #hustle #renovation #reno

Appraisals now a days can be all over the board so

Appraisals now a days can be all over the board so you never really know if the value is going to come in, especially when you are targeting a RECORD BREAKING Sales Price on 1 of your No Nonsense Real Estate P.A. Reno's. That is why we ALWAYS make sure appraisers receive a full breakdown of the renovation including an itemized list with costs, we provide them with insight on how the market responded to the listing & furthermore we give them direct insight into what logic we used to support our list price. Then we make sure we get to the home before they do, get all the lights on, window treatments open, make sure it smells fresh & build a rapport with them answering any of their questions while they are onsite. This one actually appraised for $8K Above our Record Breaking Price, which is absolutely incredible. We love it when appraisers can validate the premium value in our Quality Renovations. #house #houses #nononsenserenos #nononsensechris #knowledge #knowledgeispower #realestate #houserenovation #flippinghouses #houseflipping #florida #floridakeys #fortmyers #capecoral #estero #bonitasprings #naplesflorida #realtor #realtorlife #realtalk #nononsenserealestate #design #homestyle #creative #luxuryliving #hustle #renovation #reno

It is always an incredible feeling when a buyer &

It is always an incredible feeling when a buyer & their Real Estate Agent not only appreciate the High Quality of our Renovations but they understand our home’s premium value. As you may have seen I just put this one on the market less than 24 hours ago. Within an hour of hitting the market, we already had 2 showings & the 1st buyer who saw it fell in love with it and ended up making an Above List Price Offer. So from start to finish, the renovation was about 4 weeks & it looks less than a day to negotiate an offer. These are the type of renovations we love as it doesn’t always work out like that but when it does we are extremely grateful. Being honest, this house ended up being Bad Ass, especially for the comparable area & all those unforeseen challenges & obstacles we took on were all worth it. Now we can focus on our Lehigh Acres Duplex Renovation & our New Direct Sailboat River Access Pool Home in Cape Coral Florida. Stay tuned…#house #houses #nononsenserenos #nononsensechris #knowledge #knowledgeispower #realestate #houserenovation #flippinghouses #houseflipping #florida #floridakeys #fortmyers #capecoral #estero #bonitasprings #naplesflorida #realtor #realtorlife #realtalk #nononsenserealestate #design #homestyle #creative #luxuryliving #hustle #renovation #reno

I wanted to share some of the Finished Photos of o

I wanted to share some of the Finished Photos of our San Carlos Park Renovation in Fort Myers, Florida. We purchased this home from the daughter of the original owners, who had been in the home over 30 years. While overall it was fairly maintained, it was original and needed a complete upgrade throughout. What we thought was going to be a fairly simple removal of the dated Popcorn Ceiling Texture turned into almost 2+ weeks of additional drywall prep to make sure it was right. So many deficiencies came up in the drywall & while we know no one will ever know how much work went into making it right, we had to ensure it was right. Highlights of the Reno include New Wide Plank Floors thru out with New Tile in the Baths, a New Kitchen with where we knocked out the dated header, expanded it by over 3 feet including relocating the Fridge & brought in White Shaker Cabinets with Crown Molding, Subway Backsplash including around the Kitchen Window, Quartzite Counters, S/S Appliances, Updated Baths including a New Rock Floor in the Master Bath, New Shower Door & a Custom New Tray Ceiling, New 5 1/4” Baseboards, New Exterior/Interior Paint, New Fans, Lights, Fixtures, Faucets, Sinks, Vanity Mirrors, New Door Hardware, New Interior Doors, New Exterior Front Doors & so much more. It went live yesterday afternoon & we have already had 3 showings with 6 scheduled for today. So far 1 offer is already in. We love it when the market not only appreciates are high quality renovations but understands its premium price. #house #houses #nononsenserenos #nononsensechris #knowledge #knowledgeispower #realestate #houserenovation #flippinghouses #houseflipping #florida #floridakeys #fortmyers #capecoral #estero #bonitasprings #naplesflorida #realtor #realtorlife #realtalk #nononsenserealestate #design #homestyle #creative #luxuryliving #hustle #renovation #reno

We just closed on a Cape Coral Direct Sailboat Riv

We just closed on a Cape Coral Direct Sailboat River Access Pool Home that we will be our Newest No Nonsense Renovation. While we are very excited to take on this renovation of this 4 Bed, 2 Bath Pool Home with over 1900 sqft living that sits on one of the most unique Canals in Cape Coral with a Ecological Preserve in the backyard and an unrestricted few minute Boat Ride out to the Caloosahatchee River, we are even more excited we were able to help out this seller. She had lost her husband and was in a position where she needed to sell her home. Unlike what you may see from other “flippers” or TV shows, we did not try to “steal” the home or take advantage of the seller. We actually first identified what Sales Price she needed to be able to sell the home and financially move on. We then worked very diligently to be able to develop a renovation scope to determine if we could pay her price. After many revisions to our renovation scope we were able to make it work out. When the seller asked for over 3 months of time to be able to remove the items from herself and transition, we of course, were agreeable to this. We made sure to communicate clearly with the seller throughout the process and made it a painless and seamless sale for her, which she was so thankful for. The key takeaway is you don’t have to always be aggressive or an intense negotiator to be able to find a new house to flip. Sometimes all you have to is be creative & figure out how you can pay the price the seller requires and still make it a profitable reno. We very happy to assist the seller & meet her needs & are very excited to make this another successful No Nonsense Flip. So stay tuned……#house #houses #nononsenserenos #nononsensechris #knowledge #knowledgeispower #realestate #houserenovation #flippinghouses #houseflipping #florida #floridakeys #fortmyers #capecoral #estero #bonitasprings #naplesflorida #realtor #realtorlife #realtalk #nononsenserealestate #design #homestyle #creative #luxuryliving #hustle #renovation #reno

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