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Michele Roling,Impact Realty Tampa Bay Trusted Realtor® serving Clearwater & Tampa Bay Area. Let's make your next move your best move!

Personalized service, strategic marketing, and expert negotiation for buyers, sellers, investors, and those relocating.

Our Florida real estate season picks up toward the end of January (thank you, snowbirds! 🦩☀️), and you want to be ready ...
27/10/2026

Our Florida real estate season picks up toward the end of January (thank you, snowbirds! 🦩☀️), and you want to be ready before buyers start house hunting!

Here's what I'd focus on:

✨ Declutter & depersonalize. Make rooms feel bigger and help buyers picture themselves living there.

🎨 Freshen up your paint. Light, neutral colors can make your home feel brighter and more move-in ready.

🔧 Tackle those little repairs. Fix leaky faucets, damaged screens, and anything you've been putting off.

🌴 Boost curb appeal. Trim tropical landscaping, refresh mulch, and clean your entryway.

🏖️ Selling a beach house? Check for moisture, wood rot, rust, and weather-related wear. Gather records of major repairs and improvements.

🌀 Get storm-readiness paperwork together. Have permits and records for your roof, hurricane shutters, impact windows, and wind-mitigation improvements handy.

🏢 Own a condo? Gather HOA fees, assessment information, and rental restrictions. These details can be especially important to seasonal buyers!

💧 Prepare for insurance questions. Roof age, insurance information, and inspection reports can help buyers understand potential ownership costs.

📸 Plan your listing photos early. Bright spaces, clean windows, and tidy outdoor areas make a difference!

Don't have time to do it all? Pick three! The three I'd prioritize if I were selling are in the post. 😉

🧡 Thinking about making a move in 2027? DM me “2027” and let's create a plan!

23/10/2026

👻💀 REAL ESTATE HORROR STORIES: Florida Edition 🏚️🎃

Forget haunted houses… THESE are the real estate nightmares that can haunt your homebuying journey. 😭

🚙 HORROR STORY #1: The New Car
You’re one week away from closing, the house is practically yours, and suddenly you decide it’s the perfect time to buy that shiny new SUV. 🚘✨

Cue the horror music. 🎻

Opening new credit, financing a vehicle, or taking on new debt before closing can affect your credit profile, debt-to-income ratio, and mortgage approval. That dream home could turn into a financial jump scare real quick. 💀

The rule? No major purchases or financial changes without talking to your lender first. Wait until you’ve closed, signed the paperwork, and have those keys in hand!

🏚️ HORROR STORY #2: The Roof From Beyond
You find the perfect Florida home. The kitchen is gorgeous, the backyard is dreamy, and you’re already mentally picking out furniture… then someone says, “By the way, the roof is 22 years old.” 👻

Record scratch. WHAT?! 😱

In Florida, an older roof can make getting homeowners insurance more challenging. Insurers may have requirements based on the roof’s age, condition, and remaining useful life. You could face higher premiums, limited coverage options, or the possibility of needing a replacement sooner than expected.

The lesson? Check the roof’s age and condition, review the inspection, and get insurance quotes BEFORE you get too attached. Because the real jump scare might be the roof replacement estimate. 💸

🌊 HORROR STORY #3: The Flood Zone Plot Twist
“But we’re nowhere near the beach!” 🥹

Welcome to Florida, where flood risk doesn’t magically disappear just because you can’t see the ocean. 🌊💀

Flooding can happen from heavy rainfall, drainage issues, storm surge, and rising water—even in areas away from the coast. A property’s flood zone can affect insurance costs, lender requirements, and your overall homeownership budget.

The lesson? Check the property’s flood zone, ask about its flooding history, and explore flood insurance costs before you buy. A home outside a high-risk flood zone can still flood, so don’t assume you’re in the clear!

Buying a home shouldn’t feel like a horror movie. The right preparation, inspections, insurance quotes, and professional guidance can help you avoid some seriously scary surprises.

🎃 Tell me your real estate horror stories in the comments!

Michele Roling | Florida Real Estate Broker Associate with Impact Realty

🎃👻 SOLD SO FAST, IT’S SCARY! 🏡💀3178 Cloverplace Drive, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 is officially CLOSED! 🔑🎉👻 On the market for...
19/10/2026

🎃👻 SOLD SO FAST, IT’S SCARY! 🏡💀

3178 Cloverplace Drive, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 is officially CLOSED! 🔑🎉

👻 On the market for ONLY 9 DAYS!
🎃 Buyer found the home at an open house (yes, they really do work!)
💰 CASH OFFER!
🕸️ From listing to CLOSED in just 30 DAYS!

Talk about a spooktacular result! 👏🧡 I couldn't be happier to see this one cross the finish line!

Thinking about selling your home in the Tampa Bay area? Let’s make your next move a treat, not a trick! 😉🏡

📩 Message me to get started!

🏡 THE HOME BUYING JOURNEY ISN'T ALWAYS A STRAIGHT LINE...Sometimes it's a few unexpected turns, a couple of hurdles, and...
18/10/2026

🏡 THE HOME BUYING JOURNEY ISN'T ALWAYS A STRAIGHT LINE...

Sometimes it's a few unexpected turns, a couple of hurdles, and a whole lot of patience before you finally get those keys. 🔑

Here are a few real-life detours I've helped buyers navigate recently:

✔️ An appraisal that came in lower than expected
✔️ A pre-approval that wasn't accurate and a lender who didn't understand down payment assistance programs
✔️ Multiple inspections and property requirements to work through which lead to a transaction that started in March and didn't close until September!
✔️ Navigating post-occupancy when you're selling your current home before buying the next one

Every buyer's situation is different, and sometimes the process takes longer than anyone anticipated. That's why having the right Realtor in your corner matters SO much.

The goal isn't just to find a house. It's to help you navigate the bumps in the road and get to the closing table with a plan. 🧡

Have you ever experienced an unexpected detour when buying or selling a home? Tell me about it in the comments! 👇

🎃👻 SPOOKY SEASON IS IN FULL SWING IN PINELLAS COUNTY! 🧡From haunted houses and Halloween parades to trick-or-treating an...
15/10/2026

🎃👻 SPOOKY SEASON IS IN FULL SWING IN PINELLAS COUNTY! 🧡

From haunted houses and Halloween parades to trick-or-treating and fall festivals, there’s something fun happening all across Pinellas from now until Halloween! 🍬🍂

📍 Safety Harbor • Dunedin • Oldsmar • Palm Harbor • Indian Rocks Beach & more!

✨ Save this post, grab your costumes, and start making those Halloween plans!

Which event are you most excited for? 👻👇

🏡✨ Palm Harbor homes under $500K? YES, PLEASE! 👏🏼If you’ve been dreaming of living in Palm Harbor, Florida, but thought ...
13/10/2026

🏡✨ Palm Harbor homes under $500K? YES, PLEASE! 👏🏼

If you’ve been dreaming of living in Palm Harbor, Florida, but thought you’d have to break the bank to make it happen, I have good news for you! 👀🔑

There are still homes out there for under $500,000, and Palm Harbor has so much to offer — from beautiful neighbourhoods to great local spots and that Florida lifestyle we all love. ☀️🌴

Whether you’re looking for your first home, more space for the family, or ready to make a move here in Pinellas County, it might be time to see what’s possible!

If Palm Harbor is on your wish list, send me a message. I’d love to help you find your place in the sunshine! 🏡☀️

🏡 TWO TOWNHOMES. ONE COMMUNITY. YOUR OPINION MATTERS!📣 ATTENTION TAMPA BAY REALTORS!Join us for a BROOKFIELD BROKER TOUR...
12/10/2026

🏡 TWO TOWNHOMES. ONE COMMUNITY. YOUR OPINION MATTERS!
📣 ATTENTION TAMPA BAY REALTORS!
Join us for a BROOKFIELD BROKER TOUR in Clearwater!
📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Brookfield Community | Clearwater, FL
We're opening the doors to TWO beautiful townhomes, giving you the opportunity to tour, compare, network, and share your professional insights!
🏡 2976 Fieldbrook Place | $460,000
Listed by Michele Roling | Impact Realty
🏡 2524 W Brook Lane | $449,500
Listed by Sheri Holden | Coldwell Banker
Both properties offer 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 2-car garages, but each has its own unique features!
✨ Explore two different townhomes in one convenient visit.
✨ Discover Brookfield's amenities and low-maintenance lifestyle.
✨ Share your honest feedback on what today's buyers are looking for.
✨ Connect with fellow real estate professionals.
🥂 Refreshments and light bites will be served!
As both a Brookfield resident and Realtor, I'm excited to welcome fellow agents to our community and share firsthand knowledge about everything Brookfield has to offer.
ALL BROKERAGES ARE WELCOME!
Know an agent working with buyers in the Clearwater area? Tag them or share this invitation!
📞 Michele Roling | Impact Realty
727-999-0068
📞 Sheri Holden | Coldwell Banker
813-431-0288

🎃Your October plans in Clearwater, sorted! 🎃Save this list and tag who you're taking! ⬇Oct. 10 | The Market Marie 📍Coach...
07/10/2026

🎃Your October plans in Clearwater, sorted! 🎃

Save this list and tag who you're taking! ⬇

Oct. 10 | The Market Marie
📍Coachman Park | 10 AM-2 PM
130+ local makers, small businesses & food vendors

Oct. 15-18 | Clearwater Jazz Holiday
📍Coachman Park
Four days of live music downtown

Oct. 16 | Halloween JuBOOlee
📍Morningside Recreation Complex
Costumes, games, prizes & family fun

Oct. 23-24 | Frenchy's Stone Crab Festival
📍Clearwater Beach
Stone crab, live music & a beach block party

Oct. 30 | Fall-O-Ween
📍Coachman Park | 6 PM
FREE! Candy trail, costume contest, Dino Dig, Touch-a-Truck, food trucks & live music

🍁 Who says Florida doesn't do fall? We just do it with palm trees! 🌴🎃

Which one are you planning to check out?

And if finding a new home in Clearwater is on your fall to-do list, you know who to call. 🏡❤️
Time to Buy or Sell? Call Michele!

🚨 Florida buyers, PLEASE don’t let the kitchen distract you.I love a beautiful kitchen as much as anyone… but before you...
04/10/2026

🚨 Florida buyers, PLEASE don’t let the kitchen distract you.

I love a beautiful kitchen as much as anyone… but before you start picturing yourself cooking Sunday brunch, make sure you’re looking at the things that could actually cost you serious money.

🏠 Roof age + condition
⚡ Electrical panel
🚰 Plumbing
❄️ HVAC
📋 4-Point + Wind Mitigation
🌊 Flood zone
🔎 Overall condition

The goal isn’t to scare you away from a house.

It’s to make sure you know what you’re buying before you fall in love with it.

Because that gorgeous kitchen?

It’s only one part of the home.

Save this. Send it to your Florida homebuyer friend. And bring it with you to your next showing. 🏡

02/10/2026

🍂 FL FALL LOOKS A LITTLE DIFFERENT…

Our leaves may not change.
But our license plates do. 😂☀️

Welcome back, snowbirds! 🏝️
And to everyone aspiring to become one… we’re ready for you. 😉

📍 Florida — where “fall” means less humidity and more out-of-state plates.

Send this to a Florida snowbird — or an aspiring one! 🏡☀️

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