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The Duncan Duo & Associates Mission Statement: | |||
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We are committed to continually educating ourselves to provide world class service and advice to help our clients and our community make the best real estate decisions. We will lead the Tampa Bay market by providing the most innovative tools, ethical advice, positive energy, leadership, communication, world class marketing and community support. | |||
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Andrew Duncan, President & CEO Andrew Duncan is the leader of Tampa Bay's Most Innovative Real Estate Team and the Host of The Duncan Duo Real Estate Show Sundays on 970AM WFLA. As the team's President, Andrew's focus is helping the seller clients and managing the listing inventory as well as focusing on the growth of the company and its agents. Andrew's marketing expertise and attention to innovation has allowed the team to double its business nearly every single year. Andrew has constantly sought out new and innovative ideas to continue to help our clients achieve their real estate goals. He's been interviewed as a real estate expert by The Tampa Tribune, St Pete Times, Florida Realtor Magazine, Tampa Bay's 10 and nationally known real estate site HomeGain. Locally recognized as one of the top teams and groups of realtors in Tampa and consistently ranked in the Top 20 of all real estate sales categories (nearly 10,000 agents) in Tampa, Tampa Bay's Most Innovative Real estate team is here to help you! As the Owner of Re/Max Dynamic and nationally ranked for real estate sales in the Top 150 by the Wall Street Journal, you are in good hands. Formerly with Keller Williams we won the Platinum Medal award in 2009-2011(Top 1/4 of 1%) and were the #1 Agent for Keller Williams South Tampa in 2009 and 2010 for listings and sales, you can be assured you are partnering with a team that has the tools and skills to help you accomplish your goals in this challenging real estate market. Our team has nearly doubled our production every year with over 100 sales in 2009, over 200 in 2010 and on pace for nearly 300 sales in 2011. Andrew & Angela Duncan are the only realtors in Tampa Bay endorsed by Media Giant Glenn Beck daily on 970AM WFLA. You can hear their ads at www.TampaRealEstateVideos.com and Apply for the Glenn Beck endorsed Guaranteed SOLD Program at www.SOLDorWeBuyit.com. Andrew is originally from Indiana where he graduated from Indiana University. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, playing basketball, spending time with his family, watching sports and movies and reading. | ||
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Angela Duncan, CFO & Broker Angela Duncan is the co- leader of Tampa Bay's Most Innovative Real Estate Team. As the team's CFO & Office Manager, Angela's focus is on helping our clients and team members to achieve their real estate and personal goals by concentrating on the growth of the company and its agents. Angela helps manage the staff and transaction coordinators as well as manage the finances of the business. Angela's role changes daily with our dramatic growth and her varied skills allow her to insert herself wherever is needed. After nearly 10 years in the banking and investment industry, Angela joined her wonderful husband in pursuit to build a true Real Estate Team like no other. Angela sincerely enjoys helping our team's clients with their real estate needs. Angela was born and raised in California where she graduated from college and has found a new home here in Tampa. With many family and friends here locally, Tampa is a great city to call home. Andrew & Angela have a 7 year old daughter Isela and in her spare time Angela enjoys shopping with Isela, spending family time, reading financial and investing books, running and traveling. | ||
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Karen MacCormack, Lead Buyer Specialist Karen's real estate career began in 2003 with Prudential Tropical Realty. Since she was chosen Rookie of the Year in 2003, she has succeeded in making her office's Top 10 in multiple years. In 2009 she made the move to the Tampa area and was so impressed with The Duncan Duo, that she switched companies and continued with our team in our move to Re/Max Dynamic. Karen graduated college in 1996 with 2 degrees - Accounting and Hospitality & Restaurant Administration along with a minor in Spanish. Her first career out of college was a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), which has given her quite the edge in understanding the complex nature of the real estate market. For most people, real estate is their biggest investment and she takes that very seriously by staying educated and using that knowledge to make the transaction run as smoothly as possible! Karen has several professional desigatations for advanced education in real estate including GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) and e-Pro (technology marketing specialist). Less than 1/2 of 1% of realtors throughout the country have the designations and educational background Karen has in handling a real estate transaction. Additionally, prior to helping our team win numerous awards, Karen was the 2003 Rookie of the Year for her Prudential Office, Multi-Million Dollar Club 2005-2008, Prudential Honor Roll 2006, Prudential Leading Edge Society 2008, and won the President's Circle Award in 2005 and 2007. Karen loves to travel and vacation in her spare time and also enjoys a variety of sports including tennis, kickball, and softball. | ||
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Judith Means, Buyer Specialist Judith has been a licensed realtor starting with Keller Williams Realty in 2005 and joining our team in 2008, and then transitioned with our team to Re/Max Dynamic. She is a native of Tampa and Davis Island and passionate about the Tampa Bay Area. She is very familiar with all of the Tampa Bay Neighborhoods and their pluses and minuses. Everyday she is grateful to have the opportunity of live in such a beautiful, exciting place. Through her training and experiences as a social worker in the past, she has learned the value of problem solving and responding to the needs of others. This experience and training has been valuable in her real estate career and allowed her to truly focus on her client's needs and objectives and help with "the heart of a teacher" Judith has worked on prior teams that have allowed her to gather experience in real estate development and new construction sales. This experience is invaluable in helping clients to understand and consider these opportunities. Judith's commitment to her clients is so great that she consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty to help her clients. She truly cares about them and they care about her. She builds great relationships and gives her clients honest feedback and advice. | ||
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Robert Johnson, Listing Partner Robert joined the Duncan Duo & Associates in 2010 after working for several years in sales. After achieving sales goals with his previous company for four years straight, he used his wealth of knowledge in sales, marketing, and team skills to finally make the jump to the real estate world full time. Robert's focus is on finding exactly what his client wants. He gives his commitment of 100% to every client, no matter how large or small their budget. He guarantees promptness, friendliness, and professionalism to every client who trusts them with one of life's most meaningful purchases. Having been born and raised in Tampa to a family whose ties to the bay area go back three generations gives Robert an edge many local Realtors can't match. Robert grew up in Carrollwood and attended Gaither High School. After high school, Robert attended the University of South Florida before moving to downtown Tampa and starting his sales career in the health care industry. In 2009, Robert got married to his lovely wife and moved to Seminole Heights before finally purchasing their dream home in Original Carrollwood. From Hillsborough to Pasco to Pinellas, Robert's knowledge of every facet of this community means he can help you find the home or the vacation retreat you truly desire. | ||
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Dania Alvarez, Listing Patner Dania Alvarez was raised in sunny south Florida where she graduated from Miami Senior High School. While in college, she discovered real estate and decided to pursue a career in this field. Dania loved and excelled in the field from the very beginning, her passion only growing stronger over a career spanning more than a decade long. Her experience negotiating contracts, pricing homes, and marketing properties, give her the tools necessary to offer top notch service. Dania's professional, friendly approach enables her clients to feel comfortable during an important and at times stressful decision process. She has helped clients from all walks of life: from the first-time home-buyer looking to purchase a small condo or starter home, a retiree looking for a warmer, friendlier climate, to professional athletes searching for vacation homes. Regardless of the individual situation, there is always one constant in every transaction; her desire for her clients to walk away with the knowledge they received excellent service and topnotch professionalism. In 2011, Dania Alvarez joined The Duncan Duo as a buyer's specialist and is very excited to use her experience helping buyers achieve their real estate goals. In her spare time, Dania enjoys date nights with her husband, going out with her family to their children's little league activities, and volunteering at her church. Her husband is employed by the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue as a firefighter-paramedic; together they absolutely love serving this community. It was her husband's career that brought the young couple to the Tampa Bay area in 2002, where they decided to set down their roots in the city of Brandon. Since then, they've enjoyed raising their 3 children in a wonderful community; where great schools and all the amenities Florida living has to offer, such as beautiful beaches and world renowned theme parks are just a few of the reasons why Dania loves the Tampa Bay, Florida area so much. | ||
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Rebecca Hill, Buyer Specialist For most people, owning a home is a benchmark of personal achievement. Owning your own home gives you the security that your family will be comfortable and safe and the knowledge that the money you have invested will be there as your nest egg when you retire. Understanding what your home investment means to you is something I take personally as a professional Real Estate Agent. When I work with clients I treat them like family. I listen. My personal attention and care are unmatched. I truly enjoy the process and enjoy making my clients happy. As a Buyer Specialist, Negotiation is an art and skill that can only come from personal experience. Having invested in real estate myself, I have learned from my own mistakes and successes. I will leave no stone unturned while searching for the home that meets your needs. Once we find it, I will be aggressive in negotiating the best price, terms and move-in date on the home you select. Through my extensive experience in the mortgage and title process, I can make sure the transaction closes in a fast and efficient manner. Dealing with issues before they become problems and staying involved every step of the way is my way of ensuring that your experience will be pleasant and rewarding. That is why many of my clients have become lifelong customers and personal friends. I come from a family of 5 girls, and have 2 children of my own. Life has always centered around our home for me and my family. You will become part of my family when you work with me. Let me shoulder your concerns, be your ambassador and make you successful in your real estate endeavors. | ||
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Bob Wilson, Buyer Specialist Hi, I'm Bob Wilson, a Buyer's Agent with The Duncan Duo & Associates at RE/MAX Dynamic. I'm so glad and excited to be a part of this team! I was drawn to real estate because of the model that Andrew and Angela Duncan have built here and the team and culture they've created and maintained. They actually make buying or selling a home fun! I'm originally from Connecticut, and I attended UConn, but I've lived in the Tampa Bay area since 1996. I'm quite familiar with Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties as I've lived and worked in each. I sold homeowners and auto insurance in Florida for 3 years, but most of my work life has been spent in the hospitality industry as a server, bartender, and restaurant manager. Because of this background, I love meeting people and working with them, building relationships and enjoying their company. I truly care about the people I have the pleasure of working with, and I think that's why I'm successful in real estate. My wonderful wife and I were married in 2006 and we are the proud parents of two beautiful, young boys. My family is the most important part of my life, and I enjoy helping other families find and buy their dream home. I strive to make their journey fun and exciting, while working diligently and keeping them informed during the process. When you hire me as your agent, you don't just get me, you get the whole Duncan Duo Team and their combined 150 years of passion and experience. So no matter what you're looking for, a single family home, vacation or 2nd home, or investment property, I can't ait to work with you, and help you buy the perfect home! | ||
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Michael Barbino, Buyer Specialist Looking for a Tampa Bay area realtor who specializes in listening? Then Michael Barbino is your realtor. Michael believes in the old school foundation of careful listening attention to detail, and the deliverance of direct truthful answers. He enjoys working with people of all ages and all income brackets. He feels the wide diversity of Floridians is what makes real estate fun and exciting. Michael is a native of Long Island, New York. He received his BA in Economics from St. John's University and his legal assistant certificate from Adelphi University. Michael also received his New York state real estate license in 1990 where he worked for U.S.1 Laffey Real Estate. Michael has developed his communication and hospitality skills and drive to succeed in his years as a restaurant manager and proprietor of two restaurants. When not working with buyers, Michael enjoys relaxing with a crossword puzzle, running, and spending time with his better half Allison and 4 children.. He feels hard work pays off by allowing him to spend time with his family, especially around the dinner table. | ||
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Tucker Robinson, Buyer Specialist Tucker Robinson a licensed real estate broker and appraiser with 5 years of experience selling and evaluating homes for many of the major financial institutions. Originally from Connecticut, Tucker has great experience helping his client find great deals and their dream home. Before joining RE/MAX Dynamic the Duncan Duo and relocating to Tampa Bay, Tucker was a chief real estate economist in the Jacksonville market helping investors with their inventory and home evaluations as well as distressed properties, foreclosures, and large corporations buying homes. Tucker strives to make the deal work for his clients financially bu giving an accurate price for that specific market so that your investments are successful. | ||
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Devan Duncan, Buyer Specialist Devan Duncan is originally from Indiana where he was born and raised and recently relocated back to Tampa Bay to join RE/MAX Dynamic and work with his brother and sister in law - Andrew & Angela. He lived in Tampa Bay for several years before heading back up Midwest - so he has a strong understanding of the best neighborhoods in Tampa. Devan has an extensive construction background allowing him to have a strong understanding of costs to make repairs as well as help investors with good decisions. He works with large corporations to help them find great buying opportunities and his familiarity with rural properties helps him understand consumers that want a little slice of paradise in the country. He is a highly motivated agent with a great focus on customer service that wants to help guide you through the process of purchasing the perfect home or great investment opportunity. | ||
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Courtney Budin, Buyer Specialist Courtney is originally from Massachusetts, but has lived in FL most of her life and recently joined the team as a buyer agent. She moved to the Tampa Bay area in 2000 for college and graduated from the International Academy of Design & Technology in Tampa in 2004. Since then she has lived all over the Bay area and has become very familiar with Tampa and all surrounding areas. She currently lives in the North Tampa / Pasco County area and as such is intimately familiar with this area. She an extensive background in customer service & management. After college, she went to work for one of the fastest growing fashion brands in the country. After managing several stores in the area, she decided it was time for a change. She is very happy to be in the real estate profession now and am extremely excited to put all she's learned to work for you and your home search. Courtney has been married since 2009 and together her and her husband have made the Tampa Bay area a place they are proud to call home. Courtney would love to be able to help you with any of your home buying needs & make all your home buying dreams come true! | ||
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Paul Radtke, Buyer Specialist Paul Radtke was born in Chicago Illinois. He has been married to Mary Patfor 32 years. Together they have 3 adult children, and one grandson. In their free time Paul and Mary Pat enjoy spending time with family, riding bicycles, fishing and hiking. Prior to relocating to Florida, Paul spent 18 years in the office machine sales and service industry in Chicago. He held the position of service manager for 8 years and 10 years as a partner in a large, high volume, office printer dealership. In 2003 Paul relocated to central Florida where he worked in commercial Real Estate development. In 2006 Paul transitioned into property management and Real Estate sales, where he worked closely with Real Estate investors and home owners in property acquisitions. Realizing the positive changes in Real Estate, Paul has partnered with The Duncan Duo and Associates at RE/MAX Dynamic. Paul's work ethic demands the highest level of support for his clients. Customer service is his highest priority. This level of excellent customer service is reflected in positive customer feedback. So, when it's time for you to buy your next home "CALL PAUL". 727-412-3300. | ||
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Tarin Silkworth, Buyer Specialist Hi, I'm Tarin Silkworth a buyers agent with the Duncan Duo at Remax Dynamic. I am very proud to be working with this awesome team of people. I have lived in the Tampa bay area my entire life. I grew up in Odessa and bought my first house in Lutz a few years ago and am a proud homeowner. I have worked in retail customer service my entire working career,and decided it was time for a change. I am very proud to be in the real estate profession now,and I look forward to helping you find your dream home. I have been married for almost 9 years, and I have a 5 year old daughter who is the light of my life. My hobbies are, fishing (especially tarpon fishing where I spent a large portion of my sales career to date), cooking and hanging out with my awesome family. I look forward to helping you through the home buying process! | ||
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Louis Savinetti, Buyer Specialist Louis joined the Duncan Duo & Associates in 2013 after working in sales and marketing for several years. Having worked sales and customer service in different fields, Louis is an expert at building relationships and making sure his customers are happy. Louis' main focus is listening to what his customers want when buying their dream home. He is dedicated, honest, and loyal to those that entrust him with one of life's most meaningful purchases. Having been born in New York, Louis moved to Tampa at a young age. Louis grew up in the North Tampa area and attended Gaither High School. After high school, Louis attended the University of Florida graduating with a degree in advertising and a minor in leadership. Following graduation, Louis returned home to Tampa to pursue a career in real estate sales. Louis' knowledge and passion for the Tampa area makes him the right agent to find the perfect home for you. | ||
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Joe Prieto, Transaction Coordinator Joe's immense real estate experience puts him in the perfect position to be our team's transaction coordinator - organizing and controlling all of the intricate details of your real estate transaction. Joe's 10+ years in the title industry as both an escrow officer and office manager and his experience in mortgage lending provide him with the skills and experience to work with title companies, mortgage lenders, appraisers, home inspectors, service providers, realtors, and our clients to ensure all of the important steps are taken to do all we can to ensure a smooth closing. Joe enjoys helping our clients achieve home ownership or closing on the sale of their home and its his 100% focus to represent our clients through these intricate processes to ensure their goals are achieved. | ||
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Virginia Cole, Team Assistant Virginia "Jinx" Cole has extensive grassroots experience in the real estate industry. She was raised in a real estate family and first obtained her Florida real estate license at the age of 19. After working for her father's commercial real estate company she expanded her horizons to the residential realm when she moved to North Carolina and later to Alabama. She currently holds her Brokers license in three states and for over 15 years she has served in various roles including sales associate, director of advertising, webs designer, trainer, corporate relocation director, and E-Pro internet professional. It is her fascination in all aspects of the real estate industry that guides her steadfast dedication to best serve the clients, agents and vendors of RE/MAX Dynamic and The Duncan Duo as their team assistant. | ||
| Lauren Nurcyznski, Team Assistant One of the best things about working for The Duncan Duo is the importance of teamwork. I wear many hats in my role, whether it be working with Virginia on listings or Joe on transactions already under contract. Being part of the Duncan Duo team is fun and challenging at the same time. I truly feel like I learn something new every day. I couldn't have asked for a better work environment. In my spare time, one of my favorite hobbies is browsing books and magazines related to interior design. I'll be well prepared when it comes the time to decorate my own home. Originally from Boston, MA, I've lived in Los Angeles and here in Tampa. Tampa is a beautiful city and I'm very grateful for the opportunities I've been given, particularly the ones here at The Duncan Duo and RE/MAX Dynamic | |||
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Daniel Zguro, Sales Assistant Daniel joined our team approximately a year ago and assists with marketing properties, marketing information on websites, taking photos and videos of homes and communities as well as assistant with some of the paperwork and transaction coordination. Daniel's tech skills also help with some database, drip campaign and email management as well as being the team's main courier. Originally from California, Daniel moved to the Tampa Bay area to be closer to family (he is Angela Duncan's brother) and looks forward to learning more about the real estate business and continuing to grow into more roles and responsibilities in the future. | ||
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