Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Find Naples & Bonita Springs Real Estate On Your iPhone

Here at Downing-Frye Realty, Inc., we want to make your search for real estate in Naples, Bonita Springs & Estero, Florida as easy as possible. With our web site and internet tools, your next home, rental or investment property is as close as your fingertips. Our commitment to helping buyers and sellers by utilizing the most current technologies brings us to the newest addition to our web site, the new iPhone app!

4643
It is so easy to use! You can access all of the active MLS listings in your area right now. Just download the myAgent by IDX application to your iPhone. Enter our Agent ID code which is 4643 and begin to view properties right away. You will be able to see property photos as well as detailed information about each listing. This application uses GPS technology to help you focus on the neighborhoods and homes that matter most.

If you don't currently use an iPhone, no problem. Right around the corner we will be offering applications for your Blackberry or Android. We'll keep you posted when these features are available. At any point, though, you can visit our web site and easily search for real estate in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and Marco Island. Our web site also offers the ability to search for your home using Google Mapping technologies, Comprehensive Community Profiles For Naples & Bonita Springs, and Advanced Search Features that allow you select the search criteria that is important to you.

We want to help you find that perfect property. Contact one of our offices today.
Naples 239.261.2244
Bonita Springs 239.992.8711

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Share Real Estate Listings With Friends & Family - ShareThis

When you are searching for Real Estate in Naples, Marco Island or Bonita Springs, Florida, be sure to visit DowningFrye.com

We offer the most advanced search and marketing tools available to buyers and sellers. One of the features you will find on our web site is the ShareThis feature on all of our property listing pages. This tool allows you to quickly and easily share the property with friends and family by adding the listing to your Social Networking pages, such as Facebook, Twitter or your Blog.

Just look for the ShareThis Icon on the listing page, click, select the social networking site you wish to post to, enter your login information and click post! Now you can share the property with everyone in your network. It is so easy! If you are a seller, this tool is great for you also as it enhances the exposure of your listing.

Our Real Estate Web Site offers the most up-to-date technology including Google Mapping, Community Profiles, and most importantly an Email Update Tool so you can receive automatic emails anytime new properties that meet your criteria come on the market! Again, if you're a seller, sign up for the automatic email updates for your neighborhood and see what homes in your community are going for.

Please visit DowningFrye.com today to BEGIN YOUR SEARCH for a home or real estate in Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, or Estero, Florida.

Consider A Career At Downing-Frye Realty, Inc

Why Downing-Frye? What makes Downing-Frye different than any other real estate company? In the next couple minutes, we will try to share with you what it is like to be a part of the Downing-Frye family.

We provide strong support to all of our agents. Most of our employees have been with the company for over fifteen years. They are crossed trained to do multiple jobs. You have access to at least four brokers twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, one of our partners is a real estate attorney. He comes in twice a week and provides free legal advice to our agents. He is also easy to reach through his Blackberry. Two years ago, Downing- Frye hired a corporate trainer to work with our agents. Every month she conducts a training seminar so that our agents can stay up to date with current trends and practices within the real estate industry.

We take great pride in our technology. Many agents join our firm because of our intranet system. E-mail blasts regarding new listings are very popular with our agents. In addition, the general manager sends a weekly newsletter to the company through the intranet system. Our homefeedback program is state of the art. This program provides listing agents and homeowners feedback with respect to showings of their listings. We recently launched a new company web site that continues to receive accolades. In short,when you become part of Downing-Frye's family of real estate professionals,we will give you the kind of professional support that will help you fully tap your potential to achieve all of your business and professional goals.

Our results speak for themselves. Over the last ten years, Downing-Frye agents have participated in over 28,000 closed transactional sides. No other locally based company comes close. Over the last six years, Downing-Frye has been voted Best Real Estate Company by the Naples Daily News readers. Four Downing-Frye agents have been voted Best Realtor® by the Naples Daily News readers. Our company has been in the top 100 real estate companies in the country every year for five straight years per the REALTOR® magazine annual survey. We are the only locally based company to achieve this honor. In 2004, we were second in the United States for growth in sales volume per Realtor® magazine. The following year, we were fifth in the country for growth in sales volume. This feat might not ever be duplicated again by any real estate company. It is a tremendous honor.

We are one of the largest companies in the country based on number of agents. However, we run the company like a small family company. That is important. The interaction between agents,employees and management is congenial and professional. At Downing-Frye, we help you accomplish your goals. We put people first. Come experience what Downing-Frye has to offer. For a confidential interview, please call:

Naples Office
Mike Hughes, General Manager
Email: MikeHughesDFGM@aol.com
(239) 261-2244 ext. 935

Bonita Springs Office
Jerry Bodart, Manager
Email: DowningFrye@aol.com
(239) 992-8711

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Shadow Wood At The Brooks, Bonita Springs, Fl Real Estate

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Shadow Wood is a family golf community offering custom estate homes, custom single-family homes, traditional single-family homes, villa and coach homes. Residents are eligible for membership in Shadow Wood Country Club, which includes three championship golf courses, a 30,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with dining and lounge areas, beach club membership, health & fitness club, and a private lakeside restaurant. There are miles of biking trails, hundreds of acres of nature preserves, a town center and much more.

Downing-Frye represents a number of great listings in Shadow Wood At The Brooks. If you are interested in purchasing or listing a property in Shadow Wood, one of our Real Estate Professionals would be happy to assist you.

Here are just a couple of our listings in Shadow Wood, Bonita Springs, Fl

IDLEWILDE - Price: $1,299,000

Golf & Tennis memebership to Shadow Wood Country club (valued at $35K or credit toward purchase price) included with this one of a kind Harbourside custom built estate home (former model). Recently redecorated ($125K - painting, wallpaper, wood trim, moldings, faux finishes, carpeting, drapes and select furnishings and art work). An open floor plan integrates the formal living and dining areas with pocket sliding glass doors that open to a spacious lanai with spectacular views of the fourth green and fairway. A golfers tropical paradise awaits you!

Downing-Frye Realty Has A New Web Site!

Downing-Frye Realty, Inc is proud to announce their new web site DowningFrye.com!

Utilizing the latest in internet technologies, this new site is preparing Downing-Frye, their team, and their clients for the future.

For home buyers, we have simplified the online property search process by integrating a custom IDX solution that allows home seekers to browse and endless amount of the latest Property Listings on the Sunshine MLS (SSMLS), and quickly narrow down their results by using custom search categories , displayed in a seamlessly integrated format.

IDX tools on the listing details page quickly link to email property details, buyers can take a virtual tour, schedule a showing, print a flyer, pinpoint the property on an interactive satellite, terrain, or road map powered by Google Maps and calculate likely mortgage payments. Photos are prominently displayed on each listings page, with an easy to find link to larger galleries.

Click Here To Start Searching For Real Estate In Naples And Bonita Springs, Florida

For listing clients, the new Downing-Frye Realty web site will syndicate listings to several of the major real estate databases including, Trulia, Zillow, Googlebase, Homefinder, and Real Estate For Sale Network. Listing clients will also benefit when potential buyers query for search results on the site and their properties will be displayed first over all other results from the mls. We are also incorporating a featured property list on the home page for
Realtors® who want to spotlight their client's property. Visitors will also find listings for Downing-Frye Open Houses and Rentals including property details and a map. Stats on listing traffic is also available in a convenient back end dashboard component.

The company and agents have access to personal administrative log-in pages. Statistical updates from the SSMLS, show the number of properties added and removed from the market, along with price increase and decreases. Traffic reports, detailing the number of visitors to the site, as well as which pages are being viewed most frequently. The option to create dynamic title tags for each listing increases the likelihood of them being picked up by major search engines, and being distributed throughout the internet, increasing their visibility and exposure.

Jeff & Jenn Buck, designers of the new web site are putting their expertise in profiling Southwest Florida, the local real estate market, and their knowledge of the most cutting edge internet technologies to use in their goal to create an outstanding web site that will take the company into the future. Local Area Videos, an extensive links page and eye catching imagery give visitors a true feel for the Florida lifestyle. The integration of the advanced IDX System, Google Mapping, Syndication and Social Networking features are going to make the new Downing-Frye Realty web site a leading real estate resource in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida.

Vacation Rentals - Naples And Bonita Springs, Florida

Downing-Frye Realty, Inc, represents a number of wonderful Florida vacation and annual rentals in the Naples, Bonita Springs and Marco Island areas.

Whether you prefer a waterfront condo or a home on one of the premier golf courses, one of our Real Estate Professionals would be happy to help you accomplish your goals.


Click Here To View Rentals in Naples And Bonita Springs, Florida.

If you are considering buying or listing a home in Naples or Bonita Springs, Florida, Downing-Frye Realty, Inc has been #1 in real estate transactions in Naples for the last seven years. They have also been voted Best Real Estate Office by the Naples Daily News readers for seven straight years. The company has reported one billion or more in closed sales volume for the last five years. Today, Downing-Frye is home to 500+ agents. Utilizing cutting edge technology, the company is well positioned to fulfill their client's needs.

Here are a few of our Vacation Rentals in Naples, Florida.

TRIESTE AT BAY COLONY
If luxury is what you are looking for than this unit is a must see. Breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico and amazing sunsets located in the newest building in the elite Bay Colony of Pelican Bay. 3 beautiful decorated bedrooms all with balconies, den, family room, formal dining, formal living, and private elevator to your vacation hide- a-away. The Trieste offers the best amenities in Bay Colony, with onsite library, fitness center, stadium seating theater, beautiful resort style pool, with social room, outdoor grilling, guest suites available, and private membership to Bay Colony Beach Club and Bay Colony Tennis Club. you can also use facilities at Pelican Bay for a one time fee of 125.00 which includes additional tennis courts and private restaurants on the beach. Everything you could want for the perfect lifestyle to complete the perfect vacation.
Click Here To View Photos And More Details On Listing # 20902055
GOLDEN SHORES
Incredible deal for this RARE find in Royal Harbor Area. A true tropical retreat with everything you could imagine close to downtown, beaches and the brand new Naples Bay Resort. A beautiful s 5 plus den home with hardwood floors, pool and balconies and great outdoor living spaces! There is a 13 lb boat lift and a boat dock that can house up to a 40 ft boat. This home can sleep up to 13 people! A king in Master, a full bed in each of the other bedrooms and a queen sleeper sofa as well as a twin sleeper. This will not last! This home is also available for lease purchase.
Click Here To View Photos And More Details On Listing # 209028370

Pelican Marsh - Naples, Florida Real Estate

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Pelican Marsh is a sprawling community of single-family houses, villas, coach homes and condos on more than 2000 acres, including 133 acres of preserves. Its centerpiece is the 72- par, 18-hole championship course designed by Robert von Hagge. The 25,000 square foot Pelican Marsh Community Center includes a fitness room, massage therapy rooms, aerobics/assembly room, bridge club, book club and tennis facilities with full-time tennis director. In one corner of the community is the Estates at Bay Colony, a private enclave of luxury estate homes built around its own golf course. Pelican Marsh has the distinction of being listed in the publication called “America’s 100 Best Places to Retire.”

Downing-Frye represents a number of featured listings in Pelican Marsh. If you are interested in buying or listing a property in Pelican Marsh, one of our Real Estate Professionals would be happy to assist you. You can reach us at info@downingfryerealestatecompany.com or call us today at 239.261.2244.

Here are links to a few of our real estate listings in Pelican Marsh:

TERRABELLA - Price: $1,299,000
A quiet, private and intimate setting within the fantastic amenity packed community of Pelican Marsh. This is a warm and charming residence, truly immaculate and pristine ... with every interior detail lovingly attended to by these meticulous homeowners. Marble floors with hand laid mosaic insets, crown molding, fabulous high ceilings, super open and spacious design with lots of windows and natural lighting. Built-ins in the study will delight those who want a large home office area its is large enough that it could be used alternatively as a media room for those who do not want a day to day study. The pool area outstanding and lushly landscaped it is truly a tropical retreat with motorized screens for the lanai area. Like the song, Just One Look and you will want to make this your home!
Click Here For Photos And Details On Listing # 209027484
MONT CLAIRE - Price: $590,000


THIS ONE HAS IT ALL! Spacious and bright 2nd floor coach home located on the 10th fairway at Pelican Marsh Golf Club. Private elevator, electric hurricane shutters, new granite counters in kitchen with new Franke stainless steel sink, new garbage disposal, new GE Whirlpool oven/cooktop, new Kohler sinks/fixtures and granite counters in two guest baths, tray ceilings, crown molding, plantation shutters throughout, hardwood staircase, tile flooring in living areas on the diagonal, new carpet in bedrooms and den, security system with motion detectors, and NuTone AM/FM/CD system throughout! Beautiful golf course views and western exposure from the tiled, screened lanai. Great amenities with beach shuttle, two fitness centers, community pool/spa, tennis courts, on-site pro shop and walking/jogging/biking paths. Private golf memberships available. Vacant and easy to show!

Click Here For Photos And Details On Listing # 209020363