About Us
Our Story
The idea of the Naples Abodes website – one made exclusively for potential buyers of Naples, FL real estate and superior to the real estate industry norm – was sparked by our customers. Time and time again we would hear from buyers we were working with about their poor experiences using the internet to search for Naples homes, find information about specific Naples communities, Naples in general and more. We were told about being inundated with information that they did not need and listing pages that were difficult to navigate. We heard about all the advertising for additional services that sites tried to upsell them on. We learned that questions they submitted online would often go unanswered or the feedback they received was unsatisfactory. Complaints were plentiful.
We had thought about launching a site for sometime, but had little time to do so. Business was strong. We were extremely fortunate to had built a successful real estate business through primarily referrals and repeat customers. Where the average full-time real estate agent sees no more than 30% of the their business through referrals, we were over 80%. And we were not online at all. There were no Facebook posts, Instagram photos, YouTube videos or otherwise. There was no online presence whatsoever.
Fast-forward to March 16, 2020. We have “15 days to slow the spread.” Covid-19 is worldwide and it is picking up steam. That was certainly an interesting time in the world and the world of real estate. There are many stories to tell of what happened with customers and real estate in whole back then. The story of this site, moving from conversations with customers about their online real estate searches to the decision to develop the Naples Abodes site, came to be during this period. Some “nervousness” had set in during the early part of lockdown. There was too much free time on our hands for our comfort. The time was now to start looking into launching a site. We started investigating “the online Naples, FL real estate search.”
The big national sites were our focus in particular, but the much less frequented regional and locally-based websites were also on target. We looked at the sites of brokerages, as well as single agents and real estate teams. We examined what information sites provided and how each site presented it. How easy their sites were to navigate. What features were provided that truly benefited potential buyers looking in Naples, FL and much, much more.
What we found was less than inspiring. There were no sites that had a sole focus of assisting buyers of Naples real estate. And the industry norm website was lackluster to say the least. There appeared to be a true need for a dedicated, exclusive to buyers and exemplary Naples, FL real estate site. The decision to develop this site was made.
For more on our story we encourage you to review our Welcome post.
Please be certain to read our Naples Buyer’s Guide. It is a comprehensive resource aimed at greatly benefiting any party interested in purchasing Naples, FL real estate.
Our Mission
Provide superior real estate search tools, first-rate educational material and peerless quality of representation exclusive to buyers of Naples, FL real estate.
Jeffrey Waldman, P.A.
Realtor® and Owner, Naples Abodes
Premiere Plus Realty, Co.
I was raised in Rhode Island. I was educated in New York and Connecticut. I lived and worked primarily in Manhattan, with a bit of time in Boston, for almost 20 years worth of corporate ladder climbing. I was in account management, brand management, business unit management, licensing, marketing and sales across numerous industries. I worked with/for small businesses and Fortune 100 companies. I led large accounts. I managed teams. I negotiated and managed strategic partnership agreements valued in excess of $3.5B. Then, I made one of the best decisions of my life. I moved to Naples, FL, leaving the rat race behind, and became a licensed real estate agent.
Being a real estate professional is highly meaningful work to me. I am entrusted to play a vitally important role in what is typically one of the largest financial transactions and often life-changing decisions one will make. I take this role very seriously. Whether a property purchase is made for the investment potential, vacationing, is work related, for spending retirement years within or otherwise, making sound real estate purchase decisions is paramount. And I want you to make the very best decisions for you and yours. The advice I give and the guidance I provide stem from a firm understanding of the Naples real estate market, purchase agreements, process and procedures, negotiation prowess, general business acumen, professional experience and more. I designed, developed, modify and maintain this site to support what is typically the first stage for potential Naples homebuyers, the online real estate search. I spend the majority of my time as a buyer’s representative, working directly with parties interested in buying Naples, FL real estate.
While not fully engaged in the practice of real estate you will find me spending time with family, exercising, listening to music or out and about enjoying all that beautiful Naples, FL has on offer.
– Jeff
Accredited Buyer’s Representative
The exceptional quality of service we continuously aim to deliver to our customers would not be possible without the support of our brokerage, Premiere Plus Realty, Co. While their impressive $2.9B in 2023 sales volume – 5,004 transactions in total – makes them the #1 brokerage in Southwest Florida, it is their extensive knowledge base, attention to detail, overall professionalism and service-oriented nature that keeps us around. Should you choose us for buyer representation you can rest assured that we are backed by the very best brokerage in Southwest Florida.
And…
You will be required to utilize and/or will benefit from engaging multiple additional parties that will be involved with your purchase in some way. Who specifically? That depends on a number of things, including the decisions you make and purchase agreement that has been negotiated.
A lender, title company, attorney, insurance broker, inspection company and more might be required or beneficial to make your purchase a successful one. We have relationships with trusted, “best in business” resources. Should you choose us to represent you we will discuss all options to you at the appropriate time and will help you make the very best decisions for you. Ultimately, we will assemble a team together to look after your very best interests, getting you through the transaction closing as the purchase agreement outlines, unscathed and happy.
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Contact us at any time. Helping buyers is what we do.