Testimonal Letter from Len & Lynn Caronia

We are so grateful for the exemplary, courteous, and skillful representation we received and hope that we can pass our delight on to anyone looking for a true Real Estate Professional, who exceeds expectations and helps make dreams come true.

We needed so much more than a Real Estate agent, and Lynette Grout was expertly skilled to act as our Real Estate Representative and then assume the extra role of our Relocation Specialist with equal skill and enthusiasm. If everyone in the World was as efficient as Lynette, I would have had Cable and Internet service within minutes of the home purchase.
When Len and I began our home search, Len sought information from several realtors in the Naples area.  Lynette Grout was one of the first to respond and took on our search like it was personal mission.  Rarely do Real Estate professionals exhibit the prompt, courteous, thorough attention, to Home Buyers that we received from Lynette.  We had absolutely no experience in the Naples Real Estate Market and Lynette brought us up to speed quickly.  She found listings that matched our preferences, and changed course quickly when we added proximity to Olde Naples, to our list, halfway through the day.
We covered a lot of ground and saw quite a few homes in record speed.  By the end of our first day, we were ready to narrow our prospects to two of the homes she showed us.  We began bidding and Lynette represented our interests with skill and professionalism throughout the negotiations.  In the busy Holiday Season, Lynette made our needs her priority.  As purchase documents were prepared, Lynette smoothed the way to an excellent transfer, bringing resources and professionals to assist in every instance.  That our home was beautifully and professionally cleaned, arranged by Lynette, on New Year’s Eve, exemplifies the commitment to providing the highest level of service on our behalf.
Len and I would love to recommend Lynette Grout to anyone buying or selling a home in Collier County.  She anticipates the geographical, financial, practical and personal issues that arise, then hurdles them with seeming ease of effort.

We look forward to seeing Lynette’s New Customers become delighted Homeowners and Sellers.

We wish you many happy years, representing Home Owners and Home Buyers, in a career you are so overqualified to perform.
Gratefully,
Len and Lynn Caronia

Testimonal Letter from The Mikell’s

My wife and I traveled many times to Florida searching for a retirement place.  We worked with many realtors and most of them didn’t provide their full attention to our needs.  Maybe, because they felt that a week wasn’t enough time for us to make a decision. Who knows?  Anyway, we contacted Lynette and explained our situation to her that we would only be in the area during the third week of February 2012.

 

She set a good portion of that week aside to work with us and we were able to see reasonable amount of listings.  At first we were searching for family homes and after listening to our needs, mainly not wanting to deal with yard work, recommended condominiums.   We started all over again and looked at many condominiums and eventually found one that we liked and within our budget.

 

Knowing that we only had a week to search we were able to accomplish a lot.  She always answered her cell phone within a timely manner. If she was not available then her staff was there and willing to answer our questions.  They were also a considerable help in making an informed decision in purchasing our condominium.

 

Since we lived inWisconsin, we relied on Lynette and her staff, to help guide us with the closing which included numerous questions and overall commitment.   We were not able to be at the closing on April 27, 2012; however, she was there to make sure that we were well represented.  Lynette was there to resolve a small situation pertaining to the Condominium after we already closed.  My wife and I can’t say enough about the great help we received from Lynette and her staff at John R. Woods Realtors.

 

Ralph Roland Mikell, M.S., L.P.C.

Client Update Letter May 2012

Lynette L. Grout, P.A.

John R. Wood, REALTORS®

26269 Tamiami Trail S

Bonita Springs, FL 34134

Email: Lynette@NaplesToBonitaHomes.com

Direct Line:  239-405-0541

Dear Clients,

 

As we reflect back on our last few years in real estate we look to the future with confidence and belief that the market is indeed turning around!

 

The number of properties placed on the market in March is the lowest for the month in nine years. While the number of pended sales year-to date shows a slight decrease from 2011, nonetheless it remains among the highest on record for the period. Closed sales in March 2012 with the price range of $500,000 to $750,000 posted the biggest gains for the first three month of 2012 with a 34%increase over the prior year. Additionally, the average sales price year-to-date is the highest in four years! This indicates that the market truly is on the upswing!

 

Maintaining our commitment to our clients, we have prepared this month’s statistics for your viewing pleasure. These views for the last 31 days and the last 12 months will indicate your properties are being viewed regularly. On April 22, 2012 we held a special open house promotion with Listingbook; you will find these statistics in addition to your regular monthly data.

 

Please let us know if we can provide you any additional information regarding your market view. We are here to assist you in all your real estate goals.

 

Respectfully,

 

Lynette L. Grout

John R. Wood REALTORS®

 

CC: Shawna Gannaway

Director of First Impressions

 

 

Client Update Letter April 2012

Lynette L. Grout, P.A.

John R. Wood, REALTORS®

26269 Tamiami Trail S

Bonita Springs, FL 34134

Email: Lynette@NaplesToBonitaHomes.com

Direct Line:  239-405-0541

 

Dear Clients,

As we end March and look to April we are pleased to say it has been a very active season and it doesn’t look like things will be slowing down anytime soon!  We continue to see more views on the websites, more people at open houses and more scheduled appointments occurring. This is great news for all!

Closed sales are up for February 2012; March activity has shown no signs of slowing down. The number of properties placed on the market in February is the lowest for the month since 2005. The number of pended sales is the third highest on record for the month. All these things indicate the market is beginning the slow turnaround we have all been anticipating.

In keeping with our objective to keep you; our clients informed we are enclosing the month’s property statistics. This view is for the last 31 days as well as the last 12 months will show your properties being regularly viewed. On March 18, 2012 we held a special open house promotion with Listingbook, you will find these statistics in addition to your regular monthly statistics.

Please let us know if we can provide you any additional information regarding your market view. We are here to serve you; our clients.

 

Respectfully,

 

Lynette L. Grout

John R. Wood REALTORS®

 

CC: Shawna Gannaway

Director of First Impressions

 

Client Update Letter March 2012

Lynette L. Grout, P.A.

John R. Wood, REALTORS®

26269 Tamiami Trail S

Bonita Springs, FL 34134

Email: Lynette@NaplesToBonitaHomes.com

Direct Line:  239-405-0541

 

Dear Clients,

 

As we approach our high season here in sunny SWFL we have one word for you…..TRAFFIC!  More people are coming through open houses, more views on all the web sites and more scheduled appointments are occurring. We haven’t seen life like this in real estate since 2008!

The number of properties placed on the market in January was the lowest for the month since 2005; overall available inventory represents a 22% decrease from February 1, 2011. The number of pended sales is at its highest since April 2011 indicates that people are ready to make an investment in real estate.

In keeping with our objective to keep you; our clients informed we have enclosed this month’s statistics. This view for the last 31 days and the last 12 months will show your properties are being viewed on a daily basis. On February 26, 2012 we held a special open house promotion with Listingbook; you will find these statics in addition to your regular monthly statistics. Please let us know if we can provide you any additional information regarding your market view. We are here to serve you; our clients.

 

Respectfully,

 

Lynette Grout, PA

John R. Wood REALTORS®

 

CC: Shawna Gannaway

Director of First Impressions

 

 

Client Update Letter February 2012

February 1, 2012

Dear Clients,

 

As we approach high season here in sunny SWFL, I am happy to inform you the buyers are here and they brought their checkbooks!

 

Available inventory on January 1, 2012 in the combined Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero market represents a 23% decrease from January 2011. This coupled with the 13% decline in the number of new listings placed on the market in 2011, indicates that is truly is a great time to sell!

 

In keeping with our goal to provide you the most up-to date marketing information we have enclosed your property views for the last 31 days as well as the last 12 months.

Please let us know if we can provide you any additional information regarding your market view. We are here to serve you, our clients!

 

Respectfully,

 

Lynette Grout, PA

John R. Wood REALTORS®

 

CC: Shawna Gannaway

Director of First Impressions

 

 

Client Update Letter January 2012

January 2, 2012

Dear Clients,

Now that the holidays have come and gone, we will be expecting the influx of all the potential buyers down to the land of sunshine!  Several buyers have indicated this would be the season to buy!

 

The latest market reports indicates that closed sales, year-to-date are at the highest since 2005 and the second highest on record. Volume of closed sales year-to-date is up 8% over 2010, with closed sales of $2,000,000-$5,000,000 up 13% through November and show a 3.7% increase in median price; this is good news for all!

 

In keeping with our goal to provide you the most up-to date-marketing information we have enclosed your property views for

the last 31 days as well as the last 12 months.

 

Please let us know if we can provide any additional information concerning your market views. We are here to serve you, our clients!

 

Respectfully,

 

 

Lynette Grout

John R. Wood REALTORS®

 

CC: Shawna Gannaway

Director of First Impressions

 

Client Update Letter December 2011

December 1, 2011

 

Dear Clients,

Though the weather may be frightful up North, let me assure you it is quite delightful here in SWFL! The beautiful lights sparking from the palm fronds are such a spectacular sight!

The latest market reports show that the number of closed sales year-to-date is up 6% over the same period 2010 and is at its highest levels since 2005.Volume of sales year-to-date is up 8% over same period last year and comparable  to 2006 levels. Chief economist Stan Humphries from Zillow says, “Luxury is the best performing segment of the housing market right now.” This is good news for our sellers!

We have enclosed your property views for the last 31 days and of the last 12 months. It is our goal to provide you with the most up-to-date market information concerning your listing.

Please let us know if you have questions regarding this overview of your property. We are here to serve you; our clients!

 

Respectfully,

 

Lynette Grout Team

John R. Wood REALTORS

 

CC: Shawna Gannaway

Director of First Impressions

Client Update Letter November 2011

November 11, 2011

 

Dear Clients,

 

As the Holiday Season approaches we are enjoying the cooler weather and welcoming home old friends.  If traffic is any indication this season will be one of the best for the real estate market.

 

The latest market report indicates that diminishing inventory supply in all price ranges coupled with historically low prices and mortgages rates point to an active season in SWFL.  Which overall shows that now is a great time to buy!

 

We have enclosed the report views of your listed properties for the last 31 days as well as the last year. In keeping with our goal to provide our clients with the most up to date information you will find which web-sites provide the most traffic for your listing and which pages and photos are most popular.

 

Please let The Lynette Grout Team if you have questions regarding this overview of your property. We are here to serve you; our clients!

 

Respectfully,

 

 

 

Lynette Grout Team

John R. Wood REALTORS

 

CC: Shawna Gannaway

Director of First Impressions

Client Update Letter October 2011

October 6, 2011

 

Dear Clients,

We are gearing up for another exciting season here in sunny SWFL! We are anxious to show you the outlook of your listed property. With this new tool you will be better able to see the progress of your listed residence.

The Lynette Grout Team has been working very hard for you; updating all the current web-sites with all the latest outlook of your property information and photos.

We have enclosed the last 31 day views, as well as the last year’s views. It is our goal to provide our clients to most up to date information on our marketing efforts.  Enclosed you will find how often your pages are viewed, your most popular photos, as well as a general overview of which web-sites are directing these buyers to your property.           

Please let The Lynette Grout Team know how we can better serve you; our clients. Our clients are the reason we work so hard, without you our jobs would be all that more difficult!

Respectfully,

 

Lynette Grout Team

John R. Wood Realtors

 

CC: Shawna Gannaway

Director of First Impressions