Welcome!

I am John Smith, a qualified realtor of properties in the Venice, Florida, area. To help us clarify what you'd like, I've provided listings from MLS and Yahoo in addition to featuring the properties of my own clients. You can contact me about any of these. I will be happy to help you view your selected homes and make your purchase.

If you currently live outside Florida, you may be confused by some of the features mentioned in these descriptions. They arise from the local climate and lifestyle, and are unique to Florida. So I've provided a virtual tour of typical home types to help you see how and why they work. But there are other considerations you should also bear in mind. For example, few people realise that a swimming pool is more of a necessity than a luxury in Florida. So I've included a separate section on that kind of information to help you define your priorities.

Finally, as you look through the various listings, you may want to make a quick monthly-payment estimate to help you decide if any particular property is viable for you. Use the calculator we've provided for this purpose - it will float conveniently at the top of the window and you can close it at any time in the normal way.

Contact me at any time. I look forward to working with you!