Jodi’s A-list for 2016 is out!

Jodi’s A-list for 2016 is out!

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I am so excited to share the 2016 edition of Jodi’s A-list with you.  I think this is my best referral book so far. It is 52 pages full of information for you and your family. What can you expect to find in this book? First of all, you will see a list of first-class service providers in Tampa Bay from accountants to pool services. These are businesses I personally endorse and refer to my friends and clients.

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Plus, I have expanded the book to include “Jodi’s top 30 things to do with her kids in Tampa Bay” and “Jodi’s favorite restaurants in Tampa Bay.” I wanted you to get to know me and my staff, so we answered some questions to help you get to know us better.  I also give you my step by step selling process. Plus, at the end of my book I give you a free gift with instant access to homes for sale and for rent.

I have been in the Real Estate business since 1993, and know there’s nothing better than a great referral. This is the main reason, I have been producing Jodi’s A-list for the past six years with my referrals. You never know when you may need a home inspectors, termite exterminators, roofers and plumbers and now they are all in one place, Jodi’s A-list.

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I take being a part of my A-list seriously and want you to know each person on my list, I have used in the past or have meet with personally.  When I recommend a vendor, I want them to give excellent service, be the best in their field, be honest, have integrity and really care about the client. I want the vendors I endorse to give my clients the same service I provide.

Jodi’s A-list comes out once a year, but is updated regularly on my  Facebook and website. Last year, I printed 25,000 copies and I ran out of copies in a few short weeks. I promote Jodi’s A-list whenever I get a chance on radio and television. What’s exciting is, I started tracking my referrals and I found I give out about 50 a week. It is an honor to have so many wonderful people on Jodi’s A-list. I am proud of the outstanding service they provide to my clients.

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If you would like to get a FREE copy of  Jodi’s A-list or know someone who should be featured in Jodi’s A-list, email me your address at Jodi@JodiAvery.com  or call me at 727.238.9660.  I also have an e-Book version you can view at any time on my website by clicking here. Let’s have another wonderful year of referrals!

Happy Mother’s Day with Jodi Avery

Happy Mother’s Day with Jodi Avery

Jodi Avery and her familyMother’s Day is just around the corner. I love my mom dearly and know what a joy it is to be a mom. I am truly blessed with four wonderful children, Hunter, Victoria, Elizabeth and Lily.

This year mother’s day is Sunday, May 10. On Mother’s Day it’s important to celebrate your mom. If you can’t be with your mom this year, call or write her to let her know how special she is and how much you appreciate her.

I know I am always looking for ways to celebrate Mother’s Day. Here are a few ideas I came up with after doing a little research for fun activities and events in the Tampa Bay area.

I love being pampered especially after a long week. Maybe your mom is the same. How about a little pampering this Mother’s Day by giving you mom the gift of a massage or spa day? Even a manicure or pedicure would be fun!

One thing I love, love, love from my kids are sentimental gifts like photos or artwork they give me. If you are looking for unique gifts, you can make a nice photo of your mom’s favorite picture of the family framed. There are actually tons of gifts you can make from photos and it’s easy to do. Just upload a photo and turn it into a mug, clock, puzzle or blanket. Check out Walgreens, CVS, Sam’s Club or Shutterfly for ideas and gifts.

I love candy! Don’t forget flowers and candy for mom. Looking for beautifully decorated and delicious chocolates? There are several places in the Tampa Bay area that make and sell artisian chocolates like William Dean in Belleair Bluffs and Mari Caron Chocolats sold at the Empress Tea Room in Tampa.

Maybe you are planning on taking your mom out to eat for Mother’s Day. Here are a few of my favorite places. For breakfast, I love La Creperia Café in Ybor. Chef Dino has perfected the French art of crepe. Croque Madame #68 is my personal favorite, which is a La Parisienne sandwich with ham and an egg on top.  My daughter Lily’s favorite is Marie Antoinette #21. It is a sweet crepe that has nutella, banana, fresh strawberries and Bailey’s. Yummm!  www.lacreperiacafe.com

If looking for a place to go for lunch, try my favorite Italian restaurant Casa Ludovico  in Palm Harbor.  Make sure you order the tiramisu, with it’s luscious ladyfinger in whipped cream, mascarpone and bittersweet cocoa. It is to die for! www.eatatcasa.com

One of my favorite dinner places is Red Mesa Cantina in Downtown St. Petersburg. Their Mexican-Southwestern cuisine is always authentic fresh, fun, and flavorful. I love the hip ambiance on the outdoor courtyard and fountain and of course their live music.  www.redmesacantina.com

Another place I love going is a Vietnamese restaurant La V in downtown St. Petersburg. I have an addiction to the distinctive Boba Tea which consists of black tea, condensed milk and sugar. Boba Tea has the tapioca balls, which have a consistency like gummy candy balls that are made from the potato cassava plant that sit at the bottom of the cup. There are over 60 flavors with Taro being my favorite. Yummy! La V spring rolls have fresh ingredients, minimal use of grease, as they rest on herbs and vegetables. You must go to!  www.lavfusion.com

If you like going to entertainment venues here are some offering free admission for mom. You can go to the Florida Aquarium May 9-10 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and mom is free with a full paid general admission. www.flaquarium.org  Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is also free for mom the weekend of the May 9-10 with the purchase of a son or daughter’s full-priced admission ticket. www.lowryparkzoo.com The Glazer Museum is also offering free admission on May 10 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.glazermuseum.org

If you are still looking for ideas….one of my favorite place to see unique gifts is on Pinterest. Just type in Mother’s Day gifts and you will see plenty.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!

Deuteronomy 5:16 NIV “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”

Top 10 Secrets to Selling Your Home

Top 10 Secrets to Selling Your Home

ShhhhhDeciding to buy or sell a home can be a tough decision. Selecting the right Realtor for the job can be even tougher. When you select Jodi Avery as your Realtor, you are taking the first step to a hassle-free and stress-free move. Jodi always goes above and beyond for her clients. Here’s a top 10 list of what sets Jodi apart from other Realtors.

10. Jodi does even the littlest of details very, very well.  Jodi is a professional photographer and will stage your home for its MLS (Multiple Listing Service) photo shoot. Jodi takes more than 250 pictures to pick the top 24 for MLS. *Sometimes people don’t recognize their home, in a good way, when she takes photos to showcase your home.

9. Jodi connects you with the best service providers in the Tampa Bay Area.  Jodi gives each client her exclusive Jodi’s A-List Book, where she puts you in contact with her personal favorite service providers she knows and trusts.  *One of the reasons why Jodi is the 2014 Service Business of the Year and #1 Individual Agent for Keller Williams- Palm Harbor for 2013 & 2014!

8. Jodi provides outstanding concierge service to her clients. Jodi hires a professional home stager and organizer to come into your home for one hour to give you tips on how to make your home show at it’s best. Jodi also shows you the latest home trends and colors for the season. She also gives you secret tips costing you less than $100 that can add thousands of dollars to the value of your home when you sell it!

7. Jodi provides “Free” garage sale signs.  Jodi drops off two dozen professional garage sale signs for you to use. She even picks them up after the sale. *Bonus, you don’t have to make them!

6. Jodi consults with clients to make critical decisions. You aren’t alone in this process. You have a professional helping you along the way! Jodi is known for her master negotiation skills and has more than 20 years of experience as a Real Estate Broker. She knows the ins and outs of buying and selling property.

5. Jodi is a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and a Certified Investor Agent Specialist (CIAS). She knows short sales and foreclosures. *There is even a waiting list to work with Jodi.

4. Jodi helps connect you with community schools, things to do and even top restaurants. Connecting with your community is important and Jodi makes it easy with Jodi’s A-List. Not only do you get the “Best of the Best” in service providers, but you will find things to do and her list of the top restaurants in town. *Make sure you get your copy by emailing her at jodi@jodiavery.com!

3. Jodi finds the Buyer the Perfect dream house. Jodi truly cares about her clients and has a straightforward style that is completely endearing. She will give you the positives and negatives of a house. Her character of being honest, trustworthy, and kind shows through in every step of the way. *Yes, you can have your dream house and Jodi will help you get it!

2. Jodi truly cares about her clients and arms herself with integrity, honestly and sincerity. You will have peace in your decisions because you know a friend is working for you. Jodi’s greatest reward is building deep relationships with her clients.

1. Jodi gets sellers the most money in the least amount of time with as little stress as possible. Let’s be honest, we all want the most we can get out of selling a home and Jodi prides herself on getting you top dollar! She is honored to be among the top 1% of Realtors in Pinellas County.

If you know anyone thinking about buying or selling a home in the Tampa Bay Area, please contact Jodi Avery at 727.238.9660 or email her at jodi@jodiavery.com. Her website is www.JodiAvery.com. Having the right Realtor is the true secret to selling your home!

Jodi Avery’s Top Picks for Mouth Watering Restaurants in Tampa Bay

Jodi Avery’s Top Picks for Mouth Watering Restaurants in Tampa Bay

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Are you looking for some fantastic restaurants that will make you want to lick your plate? I love going out to eat and finding places my family and friends enjoy, and that have the best food around.  I thought, I would give you a sneak peak of seven of my favorite restaurants from St. Petersberg to Tampa. These are part of a group of restaurants featured in my latest version of Jodi’s A-List.

Here they are:

Favorite Breakfast Place

La Creperia Café in Ybor – This is our family favorite place to go after Sunday morning church. Chef Dino has perfected the French art of crepe. We watch as he pours, twirls, flips using the freshest ingredients, which are cooked to perfection. Croque Madame #68 is my personal favorite, which is a La Parisienne sandwich with ham and an egg on top.  My daughter Lily’s favorite is Marie Antoinette #21. It is a sweet crepe that has nutella, banana, fresh strawberries and Bailey’s. Yummm!  www.lacreperiacafe.com

Favorite Food Truck

Wicked Wiches – I love everything pumpkin and that is why I love the Pumpkin Spiced, Maduro-Battered Monte Cristo. Literally and actually a mouthful, this pumpkin battered sandwich with turkey comes with cranberry sauce for dipping. This is definitely a coma-inducing treat for me!   www.wickedwiches.com

Favorite Romantic Date Place

Ciro’s Speakeasy and Supper Club in Tampa – This restaurant atmosphere is discreet, romantic and trendy! You feel you are in a time machine to the 1920’s with it’s private cozy booths and curtains. Don’t forget your password! Perfect restaurant for celebrating a special occasion!  www.cirostampa.com

Favorite Italian Restaurant

Casa Ludovico  in Palm Harbor – One of my favorite places to travel is Italy because of it’s cuisine. This authentic Italian restaurant makes me feel I am back there. Make sure you order the tiramisu, with it’s luscious ladyfinger in whipped cream, mascarpone and bittersweet cocoa. It is to die for! www.eatatcasa.com

Favorite Mexican Restaurant

Red Mesa Cantina in Downtown St. Petersburg- Their Mexican-Southwestern cuisine is always authentic fresh, fun, and flavorful. I love the hip ambiance on the outdoor courtyard and fountain and of course their live music.  www.redmesacantina.com

Favorite Vietnamese Restaurant

La V in downtown St. Petersburg- I have an addiction to the distinctive Boba Tea which consists of black tea, condensed milk and sugar. Boba Tea has the tapioca balls, which have a consistency like gummy candy balls that are made from the potato cassava plant that sit at the bottom of the cup. There are over 60 flavors with Taro being my favorite. Yummy! La V spring rolls have fresh ingredients, minimal use of grease, as they rest on herbs and vegetables. You must go to!  www.lavfusion.com

Favorite Bakery

Pane Rustica Bakery and Café in Tampa- I love to go to Pane Rustica! They are a wholesale retail bakery and restaurant specializing in traditional, hearth baked artisan breads of Italy and France. They make 7000 pounds of bread a week. My favorite bakery items are their blueberry scones, chocolate croissants and oven roasted vegetable sandwich.  www.panerusticbakery.com

These are just a few of my favorites. If you want to see the rest grab a copy of Jodi’s A-List. You can also log onto my website at www.Jodiavery.com or give me a call at 727-238-9660!