1603 Sun City Center Plaza
Sun City Center, FL 33573
“Working wih Flo Vachon was easy. Flo helped determine the property's needs before listing, provided solid referrals for contractors needed and helped coordinate services, which for an out of state seller, was crucial. Flo was right on about the market and selling strategy. I would highly reccomend.”
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William Schofield, Newtown, CT
“Working wih Flo Vachon was easy. Flo helped determine the property's needs before listing, provided solid referrals for contractors needed and helped coordinate services, which for an out of state seller, was crucial. Flo was right on about the market and selling strategy. I would highly reccomend.”
William Schofield, Newtown, CT
“Flo was helpful throughout the process and was successful in finding a buyer for a home with corrosive drywall.”
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Steve, Lewisburg,PA
“Flo was helpful throughout the process and was successful in finding a buyer for a home with corrosive drywall.”
Steve, Lewisburg,PA
“This is our fifth transaction with Flo and her agency. We appreciate her experience, her thoroughness, her results. She is kind and caring. She is thorough with every aspect of the transaction. Our area is lucky to have her helping us through often difficult times in buying and selling. We also appreciate Tim, Felicia and the whole gang.”
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Linda and Dan Stephens, Sun City Center, Florida
“This is our fifth transaction with Flo and her agency. We appreciate her experience, her thoroughness, her results.
She is kind and caring. She is thorough with every aspect of the transaction.
Our area is lucky to have her helping us through often difficult times in buying and selling.
We also appreciate Tim, Felicia and the whole gang.”
Linda and Dan Stephens, Sun City Center, Florida
“Flo understood our needs, provided excellent advice and guidance and communicated with us thoroughly and promptly. We are very grateful for her expertise and attention and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an experienced real estate professional in the Sun City Center area.”
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Bryan Anderson, Sun City Center, FL
“Flo understood our needs, provided excellent advice and guidance and communicated with us thoroughly and promptly. We are very grateful for her expertise and attention and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an experienced real estate professional in the Sun City Center area.”
Bryan Anderson, Sun City Center, FL
“Right from the start Flo was straight forward about what to expect from her and her staff during the listing and sale of our property. She kept us updated with feedback from the showings and what to expect during the closing process. If you need to buy or sale, go with Flo and I assure you won't be disappointed.”
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Billy Savage, Kingspoint SCC,FL
“Right from the start Flo was straight forward about what to expect from her and her staff during the listing and sale of our property. She kept us updated with feedback from the showings and what to expect during the closing process. If you need to buy or sale, go with Flo and I assure you won't be disappointed.”
Billy Savage, Kingspoint SCC,FL
“Flo and her team were absolutely wonderful to work with. They were all extremely responsive and always available. They always made me feel important, even if my question was not really important. Flo Vachon is not only the best because she sells more houses, but because she cares and it shows.”
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Debbie P. Sun CIty Center, FL
“Flo and her team were absolutely wonderful to work with. They were all extremely responsive and always available. They always made me feel important, even if my question was not really important. Flo Vachon is not only the best because she sells more houses, but because she cares and it shows.”
Debbie P. Sun CIty Center, FL
“Flo was Johnny on the spot with a reply and market analysis. Other agent no. Was important for me to list quickly and Flo did that. I have had other real estate transactions in the past with different agents. By far Flo is the best I have had over the past 20 years.”
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Lorna Zelenuik
“Flo was Johnny on the spot with a reply and market analysis. Other agent no.
Was important for me to list quickly and Flo did that.
I have had other real estate transactions in the past with different agents. By far Flo is the best I have had over the past 20 years.”
Lorna Zelenuik
“I'd anticipated selling a house long distance would be much more difficult that it was. I'd never been a trustee for a loved one before, and wasn't sure how the whole process would take place, but Flo made things exceptionally easy. She came highly recommended and we couldn't have been more pleased with her professionalism and efficiency. She took care of so many things that I thought I'd need to figure out on my own, like arranging for the carpets and house to be cleaned and ready to sell. I never even had to fly into town to take care of anything ... Flo worked behind the scenes with my seller's agent and took care of everything effortlessly.”
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Lisa O'Hara
“I'd anticipated selling a house long distance would be much more difficult that it was. I'd never been a trustee for a loved one before, and wasn't sure how the whole process would take place, but Flo made things exceptionally easy. She came highly recommended and we couldn't have been more pleased with her professionalism and efficiency. She took care of so many things that I thought I'd need to figure out on my own, like arranging for the carpets and house to be cleaned and ready to sell. I never even had to fly into town to take care of anything ... Flo worked behind the scenes with my seller's agent and took care of everything effortlessly.”
Lisa O'Hara
“There may be and Ocean of agents to choose from in Florida, but there is only one to select, and that is, Flo Vachon. Flo is at the top of her game, and the top agent in the area, no one else compares. She has the Staff from open house to title to electricians' roofers' plumbers' handymen, to pool techs. She understands the market inside and out and has figured out every obstacle over her career and is prepared to solve all obstacles. And keep you on track to a successful closing. She can close in an easy market or a tough market. If you want to just list your house go with someone else. If you want to list and close, your home Go with Flo.”
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Colby Misner Sun City Center Florida 33573
“There may be and Ocean of agents to choose from in Florida, but there is only one to select, and that is, Flo Vachon. Flo is at the top of her game, and the top agent in the area, no one else compares. She has the Staff from open house to title to electricians' roofers' plumbers' handymen, to pool techs. She understands the market inside and out and has figured out every obstacle over her career and is prepared to solve all obstacles. And keep you on track to a successful closing. She can close in an easy market or a tough market. If you want to just list your house go with someone else. If you want to list and close, your home Go with Flo.”
Colby Misner Sun City Center Florida 33573
“I highly recommend both Flo and Tim. They were extremely helpful and prompt in all items that had to be addressed.”
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Joyce Firebaugh Racine WI
“I highly recommend both Flo and Tim. They were extremely helpful and prompt in all items that had to be addressed.”
Joyce Firebaugh Racine WI
“Flo was the realtor when I bought this property in 2011. The whole transaction went very, very smoothly! Flo handled every aspect of this sale up to and including a very fast sale! I repeat ALL of the above - Flo is a wonderful realtor!!!!! Kudos to Felicia Mingo - SO very helpful and knowledgeable! I am so pleased with Flo (and Tim and Felicia) for their hard work in this matter.”
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Ginger Mahoney - New York
“Flo was the realtor when I bought this property in 2011. The whole transaction went very, very smoothly!
Flo handled every aspect of this sale up to and including a very fast sale!
I repeat ALL of the above - Flo is a wonderful realtor!!!!!
Kudos to Felicia Mingo - SO very helpful and knowledgeable!
I am so pleased with Flo (and Tim and Felicia) for their hard work in this matter.”
Ginger Mahoney - New York
“Very encouraging and professional. I felt very important to her. I always felt like I was very important. Very very positive”
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Cathy Z . Sun City Center
“Very encouraging and professional. I felt very important to her.
I always felt like I was very important.
Very very positive”
Cathy Z . Sun City Center
“I chose Flo Vachon because she is a CRS and her experience in the business. As a Licensed Real Estate Agent myself, I know how important education and experience are to selling real estate and being professional. Flo was everything I expected and more! We inherited our parents Sun City Center home after their passing. Flo was wonderful from the start. She gave us her professional recommendations for getting the home ready for sale, helped us through getting these items accomplished, and sold the home quickly. This was so important to us, as we live in Wisconsin and needed someone's guidance. Flo is the best. I highly recommend her.”
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K Erickson, Wisconsin
“I chose Flo Vachon because she is a CRS and her experience in the business. As a Licensed Real Estate Agent myself, I know how important education and experience are to selling real estate and being professional. Flo was everything I expected and more!
We inherited our parents Sun City Center home after their passing. Flo was wonderful from the start. She gave us her professional recommendations for getting the home ready for sale, helped us through getting these items accomplished, and sold the home quickly. This was so important to us, as we live in Wisconsin and needed someone's guidance.
Flo is the best. I highly recommend her.”
K Erickson, Wisconsin
“Flo took care of everything for us as we had moved out of state. She made valid suggestions and followed through on any issues that had to be taken care of in person. We really appreciated all of the extra steps she took to make things go smoothly and timely! Flo kept in touch with us through the whole process. We felt very comfortable and confident with her. Flo always did what she said she would do in a timely fashion. She made us feel like she cared. We had been receiving sale/sold information from Flo and her team over the years. She was knowledgeable, professional and caring. A real class act!!!”
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Preston and Helen True, Alabame
“Flo took care of everything for us as we had moved out of state. She made valid suggestions and followed through on any issues that had to be taken care of in person. We really appreciated all of the extra steps she took to make things go smoothly and timely! Flo kept in touch with us through the whole process. We felt very comfortable and confident with her. Flo always did what she said she would do in a timely fashion. She made us feel like she cared.
We had been receiving sale/sold information from Flo and her team over the years. She was knowledgeable, professional and caring. A real class act!!!”
Preston and Helen True, Alabame
“Excellent”
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Martha Haworth Sun Towers, Sun City Center, Fl. 33573
“Excellent”
Martha Haworth Sun Towers, Sun City Center, Fl. 33573
“She is the ideal real estate sales representative! The choice of Flo Vashon was driven by the recommendations of three neighbors on Inverness Greens Dr. who were totally pleased and satisfied during the different phases of the listing and sale price. I would recommend Flo to family and friends.”
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Marjorie C Dettloff
“She is the ideal real estate sales representative!
The choice of Flo Vashon was driven by the recommendations of three neighbors on Inverness Greens Dr. who were totally pleased and satisfied during the different phases of the listing and sale price.
I would recommend Flo to family and friends.”
Marjorie C Dettloff
“I have known Flo and Tim since 2009. This had to be one of the easiest sales and closing ever. Thank you so much! My house sold in three days. Flo is the best! I would highly recommend Flo and her team!”
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Judith Dappen Webster
“I have known Flo and Tim since 2009. This had to be one of the easiest sales and closing ever. Thank you so much!
My house sold in three days.
Flo is the best!
I would highly recommend Flo and her team!”
Judith Dappen Webster
“The reason I selected Flo is because I received many flyers from her in the time I lived in Sun City Center. And because Flo speaks the language I can understand which is American and that means a lot to me. And Flo is a wonderful, kind and understanding person. My house sold quickly thanks to Flo and her team. Thank you Flo and Felicia. Felicia was extremely helpful and knowledgeable to me. She was always available to talk with me or call me back when I needed help.”
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Mickie Levchenco, Spring City, Pa
“The reason I selected Flo is because I received many flyers from her in the time I lived in Sun City Center. And
because Flo speaks the language I can understand which is American and that means a lot to me. And Flo is a wonderful, kind and understanding person. My house sold quickly thanks to Flo and her team. Thank you Flo and Felicia.
Felicia was extremely helpful and knowledgeable to me. She was always available to talk with me or call me back when I needed help.”
Mickie Levchenco, Spring City, Pa
“We were impressed with the level of professionalism demonstrated by Flo and her team. They were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and readily available to answer questions. We would highly recommend Flo Vachon and the Keller Williams team and are extremely grateful for their help and support.”
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Bob and Lillian
“We were impressed with the level of professionalism demonstrated by Flo and her team. They were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and readily available to answer questions. We would highly recommend Flo Vachon and the Keller Williams team and are extremely grateful for their help and support.”
Bob and Lillian
“The first time I worked with the Flo Vachon team was based on a referral from three friends who had worked with the team and were very pleased with the responsiveness, knowledge and overall courtesy, caring and respect demonstrated by ALL members of the team. The next four times were based on my personal experience with the team. I wouldn't have considered working with anyone else even if the commission involved had been lower. Selling or buying my choice for a realtor would be the one I consider the BEST of the best - the Flo Vachon Team. Not just the comfort level of dealing with a known quantity but this team is on top of everything throughout the process. I felt very comfortable that my best interests were a top priority and I was kept informed all along the process. From the seller side - based on the research the team does a listing is appropriately priced from the beginning. It "only takes one" but without the marketing and appropriate pricing finding that "one" takes a lot longer. The Flo Vachon team has it all together and things move along more quickly. From the buyer side - this team really listens to what you the buyer is looking for NOT the house they want to move the quickest. Your time is not wasted on looking at listings that are not appropriate for whatever reason. My last buying experience had some VERY specific requests and each and every one was met thanks to the diligence of this team! Working with the BEST of the best is always a great experience. Thanks Flo Vachon team for another great experience.”
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Linda Schumacher, Kings Point, Sun City Center, FL
“The first time I worked with the Flo Vachon team was based on a referral from three friends who had worked with the team and were very pleased with the responsiveness, knowledge and overall courtesy, caring and respect demonstrated by ALL members of the team. The next four times were based on my personal experience with the team. I wouldn't have considered working with anyone else even if the commission involved had been lower. Selling or buying my choice for a realtor would be the one I consider the BEST of the best - the Flo Vachon Team. Not just the comfort level of dealing with a known quantity but this team is on top of everything throughout the process. I felt very comfortable that my best interests were a top priority and I was kept informed all along the process.
From the seller side - based on the research the team does a listing is appropriately priced from the beginning. It "only takes one" but without the marketing and appropriate pricing finding that "one" takes a lot longer. The Flo Vachon team has it all together and things move along more quickly.
From the buyer side - this team really listens to what you the buyer is looking for NOT the house they want to move the quickest. Your time is not wasted on looking at listings that are not appropriate for whatever reason. My last buying experience had some VERY specific requests and each and every one was met thanks to the diligence of this team!
Working with the BEST of the best is always a great experience. Thanks Flo Vachon team for another great experience.”
Linda Schumacher, Kings Point, Sun City Center, FL
“Thanks, Flo, for making a home sale as seamless as possible from another state entirely. Appreciate your knowledge of the market and the area.”
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Wendy, Colorado
“Thanks, Flo, for making a home sale as seamless as possible from another state entirely. Appreciate your knowledge of the market and the area.”
Wendy, Colorado
“I wanted the best realtor since I was selling my mom's place from a distance. I looked at Flo's reviews and credentials and knew I found the right person for the job. Flo is the best of the best, she was so good to my 97 year old mom, she took her to a notary, went to her to have things signed multiple times and just went over and above. Flo made selling mom's home from a distance so much easier. She had contacts for everything needed like cleaning, repairs, wallpaper and property removal etc. She's so knowledgeable and I trust her judgment 100%. One thing that amazed me was that she found out mom had a home warranty and got the air conditioner and several other major things replaced which added to the value of the home. Very grateful for Flo and all she did to help sell mom's place.”
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Judy Kubala, Jacksonville FL
“I wanted the best realtor since I was selling my mom's place from a distance. I looked at Flo's reviews and credentials and knew I found the right person for the job.
Flo is the best of the best, she was so good to my 97 year old mom, she took her to a notary, went to her to have things signed multiple times and just went over and above.
Flo made selling mom's home from a distance so much easier. She had contacts for everything needed like cleaning, repairs, wallpaper and property removal etc. She's so knowledgeable and I trust her judgment 100%. One thing that amazed me was that she found out mom had a home warranty and got the air conditioner and several other major things replaced which added to the value of the home.
Very grateful for Flo and all she did to help sell mom's place.”
Judy Kubala, Jacksonville FL
“Flo was a pleasure to work with. She is very knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate and guided us through the entire process. She was always very responsive to calls, texts and emails and never made me feel like I was bothering her with a silly question. She is good at offering advice and letting you make your decision based on advice given. She has great relationships with service providers should you need work done. When they hear Flo sent you, they put you at the top of their list. I would definitely use Flo again should the need arise and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a real estate agent.”
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Diane Matteson, Kings Point/Meredith, NH
“Flo was a pleasure to work with. She is very knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate and guided us through the entire process. She was always very responsive to calls, texts and emails and never made me feel like I was bothering her with a silly question. She is good at offering advice and letting you make your decision based on advice given. She has great relationships with service providers should you need work done. When they hear Flo sent you, they put you at the top of their list. I would definitely use Flo again should the need arise and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a real estate agent.”
Diane Matteson, Kings Point/Meredith, NH
“I was just in the beginning of deciding whether to sell or rent my mother's house. I had received her Kings Point Real Estate Market Update mailer. My first interaction with Flo was remotely via email and later the same day she called me to talk. Flo discussed my options to provide answers to my questions and suggestions to help me make the right decisions. She even provided information and direction on actions that were required of me that I was not even aware of. When meeting with Flo in person, she mentioned her team and the support they could provide. Once I signed the contract the results from Flo and her team were more than I could have imagined. They were available at all times, responsive with their communications, and completed everything and more that was promised. It was the extras that Flo and her team did to assist me during this process. It was the first time I went through the process of selling a house. There wasn't anything they could have better and/or more. This is the best sales rep and sales/service team that I have had the pleasure to work with. If only other business's, and our government could provide this level of service and support.”
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Robert Riley / St. Louis, MO
“I was just in the beginning of deciding whether to sell or rent my mother's house. I had received her Kings Point Real Estate Market Update mailer. My first interaction with Flo was remotely via email and later the same day she called me to talk. Flo discussed my options to provide answers to my questions and suggestions to help me make the right decisions. She even provided information and direction on actions that were required of me that I was not even aware of.
When meeting with Flo in person, she mentioned her team and the support they could provide. Once I signed the contract the results from Flo and her team were more than I could have imagined. They were available at all times, responsive with their communications, and completed everything and more that was promised.
It was the extras that Flo and her team did to assist me during this process. It was the first time I went through the process of selling a house. There wasn't anything they could have better and/or more.
This is the best sales rep and sales/service team that I have had the pleasure to work with. If only other business's, and our government could provide this level of service and support.”
Robert Riley / St. Louis, MO
“Flo Vachon was excellent in every aspect of the sale of the condo. She is the consummate professional in real estate. Flo was insightful about pricing, strategic in selling and went above and beyond in finalizing the sale.”
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Rita Burak Toronto Canada
“Flo Vachon was excellent in every aspect of the sale of the condo. She is the consummate professional in real estate. Flo was insightful about pricing, strategic in selling and went above and beyond in finalizing the sale.”
Rita Burak Toronto Canada
“We met with other brokers but as soon as we met Flo we knew that her experience with Kings Point real estate was our choice. Flo helped identify presale issues referred us to an electrician who showed up on time, did excellent work. Flo and her team provided excellent communications on contract, buyer inspections, title company. Flo recommended the title company who handled everything very professionally leaving us with no questions. Through 50 years of marriage, sale/purchase of 8 properties this was the easiest.”
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Richard Hennessy, Kings Point, Sun City Center, FL
“We met with other brokers but as soon as we met Flo we knew that her experience with Kings Point real estate was our choice.
Flo helped identify presale issues referred us to an electrician who showed up on time, did excellent work.
Flo and her team provided excellent communications on contract, buyer inspections, title company.
Flo recommended the title company who handled everything very professionally leaving us with no questions.
Through 50 years of marriage, sale/purchase of 8 properties this was the easiest.”
Richard Hennessy, Kings Point, Sun City Center, FL
“Kings Point is a unique community with some complexities. We wanted an agent that understood the various associations, rules and amenities. Flo was very proactive in helping us prepare for the sale of our condo and had exceptional knowledge of the community.”
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Tami H. Sun City Center
“Kings Point is a unique community with some complexities. We wanted an agent that understood the various associations, rules and amenities. Flo was very proactive in helping us prepare for the sale of our condo and had exceptional knowledge of the community.”
Tami H. Sun City Center
“Flo provided excellent recommendations for my decision to do a complete remodel... She provided critical information needed to pass inspections and also advised what was not needed in the remodel process.... Flo was always available for questions and I was lucky to work with her”
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J. Heredia Sun CityCenter, FL
“Flo provided excellent recommendations for my decision to do a complete remodel...
She provided critical information needed to pass inspections and also advised what was not needed in the remodel process....
Flo was always available for questions and I was lucky to work with her”
J. Heredia Sun CityCenter, FL
“Flo Always kept me apprised of the real estate market and how we were faring. She is definitely the right realtor to have working for you.”
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Ronald Stark , Cumming,GA
“Flo Always kept me apprised of the real estate market and how we were faring. She is definitely the right realtor to have working for you.”
Ronald Stark , Cumming,GA
“Flo, and her team, are just the best. Thru thick and thin, from Hurricane Ian to family emergencies, missing mailbox keys, and open year old permits, Flo and her team do what they do so very well, and they do it with grace. I couldn't have done this for my family without them. Thank you again! Flo Vachon is a godsend for myself and my family, plain and simple. Not only was I a first time seller, it was my parent's home with me as their POA. Flo guided me with her skill, efficiency, and confidence thru the ENTIRE process. From our first meeting and walk thru, I was blown away by her organization and expertise. Not only did Flo provide her input on what needed to be done to the house to sell best, but I recieved a list breaking everything down that we discussed and what vendors could do it for me! I was so overwhelmed with everything else I was dealing with that I had no idea that his was EXACTLY what I needed to put my mind at ease. Due to family health issues, I had to pause for 9 months before getting back to it, and was able to pick up with Flo right where we left off! I couldn't have asked for a better partner in this process. Communication was so easy, and the confidence and trust she built while we juggled together proved to be so meaningful to me and my family and my ability to care for them and make their lives better. Thank you from the bottom of my ❤️”
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Gena Tetauer, Sun City Center Florida by way of Elmhurst Illinois
“Flo, and her team, are just the best. Thru thick and thin, from Hurricane Ian to family emergencies, missing mailbox keys, and open year old permits, Flo and her team do what they do so very well, and they do it with grace. I couldn't have done this for my family without them. Thank you again!
Flo Vachon is a godsend for myself and my family, plain and simple. Not only was I a first time seller, it was my parent's home with me as their POA. Flo guided me with her skill, efficiency, and confidence thru the ENTIRE process. From our first meeting and walk thru, I was blown away by her organization and expertise. Not only did Flo provide her input on what needed to be done to the house to sell best, but I recieved a list breaking everything down that we discussed and what vendors could do it for me! I was so overwhelmed with everything else I was dealing with that I had no idea that his was EXACTLY what I needed to put my mind at ease. Due to family health issues, I had to pause for 9 months before getting back to it, and was able to pick up with Flo right where we left off! I couldn't have asked for a better partner in this process. Communication was so easy, and the confidence and trust she built while we juggled together proved to be so meaningful to me and my family and my ability to care for them and make their lives better. Thank you from the bottom of my ❤️”
Gena Tetauer, Sun City Center Florida by way of Elmhurst Illinois
“A professional in every way ‼️”
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Dave & Yvonne Kopperud 2860 River Drive Plover Wisconsin 54467
“A professional in every way ‼️”
Dave & Yvonne Kopperud 2860 River Drive Plover Wisconsin 54467
“Flo was helpful and understanding through the entire process. Even when there were minor hiccups in the process, she was always calm and professional.”
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Andy & Kathy, Sun City Center
“Flo was helpful and understanding through the entire process. Even when there were minor hiccups in the process, she was always calm and professional.”
Andy & Kathy, Sun City Center
“Flo Vachon was very knowledgeable and professional. I would definitely recommend Flo Vachon to anyone who is ready to sell their home. She will definitely get it sold for you!”
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Susan Pacitti in Sun City Center, FL
“Flo Vachon was very knowledgeable and professional. I would definitely recommend Flo Vachon to anyone who is ready to sell their home. She will definitely get it sold for you!”
Susan Pacitti in Sun City Center, FL
“Flo was very supportive during the entire process of selling my dad's property! He (my dad) had a rough time stomaching the fact that he had to upgrade his electrical prior to selling it... (it was a lot of money $5K or so). She provided me with "facts" that explained what insurance inspectors are expecting and coached us on how to handle transaction. Fortunately, Flo and her team executed the closing so quickly that dad didn't have to pay anything out of pocket to make the closing happen.”
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Sandy Yard, Traverse City, Michigan
“Flo was very supportive during the entire process of selling my dad's property! He (my dad) had a rough time stomaching the fact that he had to upgrade his electrical prior to selling it... (it was a lot of money $5K or so). She provided me with "facts" that explained what insurance inspectors are expecting and coached us on how to handle transaction. Fortunately, Flo and her team executed the closing so quickly that dad didn't have to pay anything out of pocket to make the closing happen.”
Sandy Yard, Traverse City, Michigan
“I strongly recommend Flo Vachon and her team! They are exceptional professionals in every respect. We had several issues to contend with before listing the property and she was invaluable in getting these resolved quickly. Flo has strong relationships with the community and is very knowledgable. She has incredible resources, knowing who to call to get the job done right the first time. Once the property was listed, she was able to get it featured in the Tampa Times the same weekend. We were under contract in just 2 days and closed in just 3 weeks without any last minute surprises typically encountered before closing. I cannot say enough great things about Flo and her team. They are awesome!!”
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Heidi Hollingsworth, Atlanta, GA
“I strongly recommend Flo Vachon and her team! They are exceptional professionals in every respect. We had several issues to contend with before listing the property and she was invaluable in getting these resolved quickly. Flo has strong relationships with the community and is very knowledgable. She has incredible resources, knowing who to call to get the job done right the first time. Once the property was listed, she was able to get it featured in the Tampa Times the same weekend. We were under contract in just 2 days and closed in just 3 weeks without any last minute surprises typically encountered before closing. I cannot say enough great things about Flo and her team. They are awesome!!”
Heidi Hollingsworth, Atlanta, GA
“Flo is a true Professional. Her Industry knowledge and local experience are second to none.”
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Joe Conese
“Flo is a true Professional. Her Industry knowledge and local experience are second to none.”
Joe Conese
“From listing to closing our experience with Flo Vachon and her entire team could not have been more professional.”
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William "Dub" & Judy Todd
“From listing to closing our experience with Flo Vachon and her entire team could not have been more professional.”
William "Dub" & Judy Todd
“My husband and I were very impressed regarding Flo Vachon's knowledge of what it takes to sell a property. She is experienced and knows the local market. Flo lives in the community in which she works, meaning the pricing of our property was 'spot on' - all of this resulting in multiples offers and a quick sale. The Flo Vachon team was great in keeping us updated on showings, offers, and closing details, professional in every way. I highly recommend them!”
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Angela Maze, Sun City Center
“My husband and I were very impressed regarding Flo Vachon's knowledge of what it takes to sell a property. She is experienced and knows the local market. Flo lives in the community in which she works, meaning the pricing of our property was 'spot on' - all of this resulting in multiples offers and a quick sale.
The Flo Vachon team was great in keeping us updated on showings, offers, and closing details, professional in every way. I highly recommend them!”
Angela Maze, Sun City Center
“Flo was a pleasure to work with. Her knowledge and professionalism helped us in navigating the process of purchasing from out of state.”
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Dale Dietz Sun City Center, FL
“Flo was a pleasure to work with. Her knowledge and professionalism helped us in navigating the process of purchasing from out of state.”
Dale Dietz Sun City Center, FL
“Flo Vachon and her team were wonderful during the sale of my Mom's home. They were knowledgeable about the Kings Point market and helped Mom get a quick sale at an excellent price. They were professional, polite, extremely helpful & patient in all aspects of the the home sale. From getting the house on the market to accommodating my Mom's needs at the closing, Flo Vachon's team of professionals were attentive and efficient in addressing questions and issues. We highly recommend Flo Vachon and her team.”
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Sandy C Murrells Inlet, SC
“Flo Vachon and her team were wonderful during the sale of my Mom's home.
They were knowledgeable about the Kings Point market and helped Mom get a quick sale at an excellent price. They were professional, polite, extremely helpful & patient in all aspects of the the home sale. From getting the house on the market to accommodating my Mom's needs at the closing, Flo Vachon's team of professionals were attentive and efficient in addressing questions and issues.
We highly recommend Flo Vachon and her team.”
Sandy C Murrells Inlet, SC
“Flo Vachon was truly excellent to work with. There was no pressure and every aspect was understandable. Always explained what the next steps would be. Will recommend her to anyone interested in buying/selling.”
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Carol - Sun City Center
“Flo Vachon was truly excellent to work with. There was no pressure and every aspect was understandable. Always explained what the next steps would be. Will recommend her to anyone interested in buying/selling.”
Carol - Sun City Center
“Flo Vashon is the most competent, courtious and professional realtor I have ever worked with.”
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Cliff Dwyer, Sun City Center, FL
“Flo Vashon is the most competent, courtious and professional realtor I have ever worked with.”
Cliff Dwyer, Sun City Center, FL
“I was very satisfied with Flo & and her team. She was very thorough and worked very hard getting the property ready to sell. (I live in Pa and was not able to prep the property). She explained every thing thoroughly and was very easy to work with. I would certainly recommend her & and the team in the future. Thank you so much for all your help Flo. Everyone I dealt with was very professional and handled any problem quickly and professional I'm so glad I chose the Flo Vachon team I would highly recommend Flo to anyone needing reality service”
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Judy Fix. Pa.
“I was very satisfied with Flo & and her team. She was very thorough and worked very hard getting the property ready to sell. (I live in Pa and was not able to prep the property). She explained every thing thoroughly and was very easy to work with. I would certainly recommend her & and the team in the future. Thank you so much for all your help Flo.
Everyone I dealt with was very professional and handled any problem quickly and professional I'm so glad I chose the Flo Vachon team
I would highly recommend Flo to anyone needing reality service”
Judy Fix. Pa.
“Flo and her team were very instrumental in guiding us through the myriad details of getting our home ready to sell. Since Kings Point does not allow for any type of estate sale, she helped us work with a knowledgeable seller of silver items, an auctioneer who could take our saleable items, big and small, and split the proceeds with us, and a company who could remove all remaining items not worth saving or donating. She also set up the last few steps prior to putting the property on the market, ie, arranging for a full top-to-bottom cleaning of the house, followed by professional rug-cleaning and professional photos. She obviously priced the property appropriately for a swift sale, as we had 5 offers in 2 days, one of which resulted in a contract within days. Her experience in dealing with the closings at the title company and arrangements to have proceeds wired quickly resulted in an appreciated and smooth closing process. Thanks again, Flo. Roy Gardner”
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Roy Gardner, Sun City Center
“Flo and her team were very instrumental in guiding us through the myriad details of getting our home ready to sell. Since Kings Point does not allow for any type of estate sale, she helped us work with a knowledgeable seller of silver items, an auctioneer who could take our saleable items, big and small, and split the proceeds with us, and a company who could remove all remaining items not worth saving or donating. She also set up the last few steps prior to putting the property on the market, ie, arranging for a full top-to-bottom cleaning of the house, followed by professional rug-cleaning and professional photos. She obviously priced the property appropriately for a swift sale, as we had 5 offers in 2 days, one of which resulted in a contract within days. Her experience in dealing with the closings at the title company and arrangements to have proceeds wired quickly resulted in an appreciated and smooth closing process. Thanks again, Flo. Roy Gardner”
Roy Gardner, Sun City Center
“One very important issue we would like to add is the superior photography. We feel certain the photos could possibly have sold the condo so quickly. The angles of the photos and contrast were remarkable. Flo made an excellent photographer selection.”
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Dean & Edith
“One very important issue we would like to add is the superior photography. We feel certain the photos could possibly have sold the condo so quickly. The angles of the photos and contrast were remarkable. Flo made an excellent photographer selection.”
Dean & Edith
“Flo Vachon and team provided us with a professional, successful experience. We would recommend them to anyone thinking of buying and or selling a home.”
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Bonnie Dema
“Flo Vachon and team provided us with a professional, successful experience. We would recommend them to anyone thinking of buying and or selling a home.”
Bonnie Dema
“very pleased with Flo Vachon and she was quite helpful. Flo Vachon was very helpful and always returned our calls”
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Lois Moreland Centerburg, Ohio
“very pleased with Flo Vachon and she was quite helpful.
Flo Vachon was very helpful and always returned our calls”
Lois Moreland Centerburg, Ohio
“Flo Vachon was extremely professional and deserves a A+. The best!”
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Al and Wanda Sejut
“Flo Vachon was extremely professional and deserves a A+. The best!”
Al and Wanda Sejut
“Hard worker, there for us after hours and weekends.”
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Marshall Tharp 1405 hacienda Dr., Sun City Center, FL
“Hard worker, there for us after hours and weekends.”
Marshall Tharp 1405 hacienda Dr., Sun City Center, FL
“Flo and her staff are professional and knowledgeable. She and her staff always responded timely and provided sound guidance. We would use her brokerage again and recommend her to family and friends without hesitation.”
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Shelley, Michigan
“Flo and her staff are professional and knowledgeable. She and her staff always responded timely and provided sound guidance. We would use her brokerage again and recommend her to family and friends without hesitation.”
Shelley, Michigan
Let’s say that you just won $8,750 on a lottery scratch-off ticket. You’ve decided to be frugal and invest the money and have decided on three alternatives: buying a certificate of deposit, a mutual fund or use the money as a down payment for a $250,000 home.
To compare the three alternatives, let’s look at the equity in each one three years from now.
The certificate of deposit can be invested at 1.3% in today’s market and you believe you can reasonably earn 5% on a mutual fund. You expect the home to appreciate at three percent a year.
The certificate of deposit would be worth $9,096 at the end of three years and the mutual fund would be worth $10,129. However, the equity in the home at the end of three years would be $45,204. That is a four time’s higher yield on the home.
One of the main reasons for the big difference is that the buyer benefits from leverage: the use of borrowed funds to increase the results. The $8,750 down payment is controlling a $250,000 investment. The appreciation is determined by the price and not merely by the cash invested. Another factor is that the loan balance is smaller at the end of five years than originally borrowed due to amortization.
There are certainly other factors to consider such as maintenance and other expenses but when the financial benefits are as strong as they are, it certainly deserves a much closer investigation. One of the first things to consider is whether the borrower can qualify for a mortgage and the only satisfactory way to be certain is to get pre-approved by a trusted mortgage professional.
Use the Your Best Investment calculator to make your own projections.