Work with a Real Estate Team, not just an Individual

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When you work with just one real estate agent, that Realtor can’t possibly be there for you at all times. But when you deal with a highly trained real estate team, someone is always available to take your call, answer your questions, and reply to your requests.

That’s the advantage The Saad Team provides you when buying or selling real estate in the Naples, Florida, area. Three of us on our team are full-time licensed Florida real estate agents. Plus, we have a dedicated support staff that ensures you receive the best-possible customer service at all times. I invite you to learn more about our staff and what we do.

So when you call us, someone will always answer the phone. I can’t tell you how busy it gets at the height of the real estate season. Too often, when we take our buyers out to see properties, they are not available for us to show – simply because there’s no one who can open a door for us. That’s the big disadvantage of working with just one Realtor.

When you’re ready to buy or sell, give us a call or drop us a line, and our full team will be happy to help you get started.

Moving to Naples? Learn about Driver’s Licenses and Beach Parking Permits

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If you have bought a home and are moving to Naples or Collier County, here are two driving tips about which you need to be acquainted with. You must get a full Florida driver’s license within 10 days, and you’ll find it helpful to get a free beach parking permit for Naples.

1. When you move to Florida, you must have a Florida driver’s license if you are here more than 10 days. So even if you plan to live in the home just part of the year, you’ll need to visit the Department of Motor Vehicles and apply for a full driver’s license.

2. All Collier County taxpayers are eligible to receive an annual permit to park at all City of Naples and Collier County beaches free of charge.

Residents of the City of Naples may obtain their free annual beach parking permit from City Hall at 735 8th Street South. Residents must provide proof of residency, specifically, a drivers license and original vehicle registration, both with the same name and address within the City limits. Non-residents who own property in the City limits must provide a copy of their Collier County tax statement reflecting an address in the City limits, as well as their current drivers license and vehicle registration.

Collier County offers beach parking to visitors and residents with beach permits.

Residents pay for beach permits in their property taxes and may pick up a beach sticker at any community center at a Collier County Park. Click here for a list of park locations that have community centers and distribute beach parking permits.


Documentation needed to prove eligibility for a free permit, as well as times and locations for Collier County parks, is online at the Collier County Government web site.

This gives you access to parks at the ends of all our beaches where you can park for free, even in spots with parking meters. For Collier County residents, a parking permit can be obtained with a few more requirements.

Learn all about the these beach parking permits at the City of Naples website.

The Pros and Cons of Open Houses

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My clients fall into two camps about holding an open house to sell their homes: some are eager to hold one while others question if such an event is worth the time and effort.

Who’s right? It depends. You must weigh the open house pros and cons.

Here’s the positive: An open house is an easy way to passively market a home. You put an ad in the newspaper and set out a sign advertising the open house, and potential buyers often show up. Homes are sold 4 percent of the time through open-house events.

Now here’s the downside: If you’re not actively contacting people to show up, the only attendees could be nosy neighbors and unqualified buyers.

Plus, here in Naples, Florida, using an agent is free for the buyer. So why wouldn’t you use an agent to schedule regular showings instead of holding an open house? And, unfortunately, some agents who hold open houses are more interested in gaining leads to sell other properties rather than producing exposure for you and your home.

To hold a proper open house, send invitations and follow up to make sure invitees are coming. That way, you target qualified buyers and could reach other potential buyers who otherwise would not hear about your home.

Have questions about buying or selling a home in the Naples area? Call or email The Saad Team today so we can help.