Buying in Tampa Bay

Buy the right house without overpaying for it.

Know what the home is worth before you offer, negotiate a price and terms that work for you, and protect your interests all the way to closing.

1,000+ Homes Sold  |  $330M+ Closed Sales  |  Licensed since 2011
Jimmy B and Annie O, Tampa Bay REALTORS with LPT Realty

What you get with us on your side

The house is the fun part. Here's where buyers actually win or lose money.

Know what it's worth before you offer

List price is the seller's opinion. We look at what comparable homes actually sold for, so your offer starts from data instead of hope.

Negotiate more than the price

Closing costs, repairs, and timelines all have value. We use what matters to the seller to negotiate a better deal for you, with terms that protect your budget and your move.

New construction vs. resale, compared honestly

Builder incentives can look generous until you add up lot premiums, upgrades, and wait times. We'll show you the real math. New construction in Land O' Lakes

A contract that protects you

Inspection periods, financing contingencies, and deadlines decide what happens when something goes sideways. We make sure you don't find out the hard way.

How buying with us works

1

Strategy call

Fifteen minutes on your timeline, budget, must-haves, and whether you need to sell first.

2

Financing and focus

Get pre-approved and narrow the search to the areas and homes that actually fit.

3

Tour and evaluate

We see homes with you and tell you what we'd pay for each one, and why.

4

Offer to closing

We write the offer, handle the back-and-forth, and keep every deadline on track until you have keys.

Need to sell before you buy?

Two transactions, one plan. Many of our clients are doing both at once, and the timing is where people lose money if nobody's running the plan.

What buyers say

"My husband and I went through the entire buying process with James from out of state. He is very knowledgeable, easy to communicate with and went above and beyond to find us potential properties that suited our specific needs."

Cheryl & Gary T.Bought from out of state

"Annie was very helpful in our buying experience. Showing us the features of each house. She was helpful introducing us to people for help with financing. The paper work smooth and easy. Annie made buying our home a pleasant experience."

Peter R.Buyer

Where we help buyers

Land O' Lakes

Neighborhoods, schools, commute, taxes, and HOAs, all in one place. Explore the Land O' Lakes guide

We also help buyers in Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Odessa, and New Port Richey.

Start here

Start with 15 minutes.

No script and no pressure. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll tell you exactly how we'd approach it.

Rather talk now? (727) 382-4622

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