Celebrating 2019!

Wrapping up the 2019 year, we want to take time to recognize the achievements of our incredibly driven team. Our agents closed a whopping 213 transaction sides, totaling over $60 million in sales! Dedicated to serving the needs of buyers and sellers along the Florida and Alabama Gulf Coast, our real estate agents are celebrating another successful season as we embark on the company’s 25th anniversary.

We have so much to be thankful for this past year. Traveling as a team for training’s and conferences, opportunities to volunteer in our community, the new relationships made with our buyers and sellers and much more!

The total number for 2019 comes in at $63,446,713.00 in Sales. A number that sets the basis for a vigorous year to come. Our agents already have 11 transactions set to close this month and training in Atlanta scheduled for the next. Your Pointe South team never stops; always ready to share and assist!

We could not be more pleased with the performance of our agents and look forward to another 25 years of excellence. For more information on the Pointe South Real Estate team and what we can do for you, call 850.492.1148.

Real Estate in Bloom

SPRING FLING is happening and the Panhandle is in BLOOM!

With miles of sugar white sand beaches and emerald green waters, the Gulf Coast of Florida and Alabama are popular destinations for vacations, investing and permanent residence.

Before you jump in and start looking at properties, ask yourself a few questions to prepare this exciting phase. It’s a big decision and our real estate team can help.

1. Rank what’s important to you.

We have condos, single family homes, apartments, duplexes and lots of options, but only you can answer what makes sense for you.

2. What’s it all going to cost?

With a little planning and talking with a lender, we can answer this question, configure a budget, itemize down payment, calculate the expenses and suggest options. Working with an expert who knows, will eliminate a lot of stress and that is exactly why our team is here to assist. Even if you have just started browsing or thinking of the purchase in the future, planning and working together is paramount. For both the agent and you.

Additionally, a lender can also share with you different types of loans available, help work on credit to buy your dream home and advise your real estate agent programs that support you! Your loan officer and agent will work to help you prepare and when the time is right, pre-approve your loan so when you start to look at homes with your agent and see the perfect home, you are ready. No stress! You are ready to make an offer. And as your real estate team continues to communicate through the process, all are prepared and this is where your real estate agent is most valuable to you. To help guide, research homes and different properties and how long they have been on the market. As your agent, we negotiate the very best for you, prepare the offer and negotiate the deal so you walk away with keys in hand excited on the best deal and the future memories you will make!

Pensacola and surrounding area market to include Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama has properties for investing, second home purchase, relocating, and retirement and all on the prettiest beaches with plenty of activities, entertainment, lower cost of living and inviting weather.

At Southern, we can answer your questions with confidence, with knowledge and start your property search today of all budgets. Buying and Selling a property can be overwhelming, but not with us. YOU are our TOP PRIORITY. Feel free to contact us.

Call | Text 850.492.1148 or Email | susancarletonteam@pointesouth.com

Building on your Reputation

When it comes to helping homes buyers, your name matters. That is why we stake our reputation on helping you enhance yours.  All our customers, whether buying or selling, are provided a clear journey and an inspired path where your dreams come true!  That is how reputation is built at Southern Real Estate Sales.  One Exceptional Experience at a time.

Southern Real Estate Sales is a full-service real estate brokerage firm serving the Gulf Coast of Florida and southern Alabama; which covers Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Perdido Key, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and team coverage to Destin and Fairhope.

Southern Agents offer relocation counsel, personal attention and market expertise to all of our customers, family and friends. Our team specializes in the marketing of premiere residence in condominiums and single family homes in Florida and Alabama including new construction.

We want to be the first to WELCOME YOU and assist you with your real estate needs. We understand! We live here with the sugar white sands, temperatures averaging 60 degrees, even in the winter – many want to invest, retire, or relocate permanently. Your Southern Team has you covered. Our goal is to add value to every customers transaction by helping each and every customer to get the information they need to make the best decision for your situation. We are Southern and our Mission is: To Be the Most Caring Company along the Gulf Coast.

We have a close team that works together in every aspect of your need and we want you to have a sweet Southern experience with us!

4 Reasons Why We Buy a HOME !

REALLY REAL 4 Reasons Why We Buy a HOME!

We often talk about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not, the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling ones.

No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of home can mean different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain scent or a favorite chair, the emotional reasons why we choose to buy our own homes are typically more important to us than the financial ones. However, the financial security is also an important factor for a good investment.

1. Your HOME sweet HOME offers you the stability to start and raise a family.
Between the best neighborhood and the best school districts, even buyers without children at the time of purchase may have these thoughts in mind for choosing the location that they are looking to buy. First Time Home Buyers with hopes of a growing gamily along the Gulf Coast, the commute to work influences your location, Amenities in a community, or the driving time to your hobbies whether it’s boating or beaching here on the Gulf Coast all are factors.

2. There is NO Place Like HOME.
Owning your own home offers you the safety of your own space, the security of where your family is or will be and the comfort of your place of rest is relaxing.

3. More Space for you and your Family.
Whether you are expanding your family, moving with family or welcoming a family member who will be staying with you, the space within your HOME will all be considered when buying your HOME. It is important that the space works for you or that you can make the space work for you. Interior and exterior of the home.

4. HOME style, renovations and updates are all yours to consider.
You can now consider the DIY room make over or new paint or adopting the pet without extra pet deposits. Owning your own HOME gives you much more freedom to create your style in your HOME and warmth and welcoming of others or not! It’s entirely up to you.

The bottom line is whether you are a first-time home buyer, a VA buyer, a move-up buyer or downsizing buyer or beachfront buyer or condo buyer or investment buyer, this is a new chapter and an exciting one. It is a great time to reflect on all your options, speak and work with the Southern Real Estate Sales Expert Team and professionals in the industry. Buying a home is the one of the largest investments in a persons or families life and having a helping hand is necessary.

With over 20+ years working along the Gulf Coast from Pensacola Beach, Florida to Orange Beach, Alabama and all areas in between, you need to have your questions answered and Southern is just that team. We are genuinely here to assist with your Real Estate needs.

Contact Southern Real Estate Sales at 850.492.1148 | Pointesouth.com | susancarletonteam@pointesouth.com

Beach Bargain at Perdido Key

Tour It !  Love It: Make it Yours !

Southern Real Estate Sales located in Pensacola, FL   is pleased to offer beach condo living that won’t break the bank!  This 2 bedroom-2 bath condo is beautifully furnished with amazing views of the Gulf and convenience to all Perdido Key has to offer.  Sugar-white sandy beaches, Gulf Coast seafood, the largest Naval Aviation Museum and a short drive to hip downtown Pensacola and happening Orange Beach, Alabama are all right here.  The Grand Caribbean condominium complex is a well-maintained, gated community with a relaxing pool, hot tub, BBQ picnic area and access to the beach just steps away from your front door.

The open floor plan with an over-sized balcony for all to relax, unplug and enjoy for your next vacation or making the Key your permanent home are just a few of the features.  This sought after unit won’t last long – visit soon for your tour.  Call to make an appointment – we can’t wait to show you around our little piece of paradise!  http://www.forsaleonthegulfcoast.com/homes/fl/pensacola/pcolaresad522692522692/13351-johnson-beach-rd-417e-pensacola-fl-32507

Southern Rentals and Real Estate can make great things happen for you !

13587 Perdido Key Drive – Pensacola – FL 32507  850.492.1148

Pensacola Beach hosts record crowd for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Air Show

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels drew a record crowd to the sugar-white sand and turquoise water of the Gulf Coast earlier in July. The “Blues” annual Homecoming Air Show in Pensacola Beach which has a reputation as a tourist destination is rivaled only by its military heritage. The Blue Angels are hometown heroes to the locals and this amazing elite, high-flying team with their aerial maneuvers and laser point precision is a spectacular show for all ages. Naval Air Station Pensacola is located just west of the city’s downtown and has trained generations of airmen and the home base for the Blue Angels. Pensacola is a city with such deep military roots, few things arouse more pride than the sight of the Blues soaring high above the Gulf Coast.

With record crowds, Southern Rentals and Real Estate has the most productive agents and team to host guests to the area. With multiple offices from Orange Beach, Alabama to Perdido Key, Florida and the Blue Angels back yard of Pensacola Beach, Florida; Southern Rentals and Real Estate is a leading full-service Real Estate Brokerage, Residential Leasing and Vacation Rentals and management Company. Stay with us in a beautiful home, cottage, condo or a resort; we have something for every taste and budget. Whether you are looking to stay for the next Naval Air Show, a weekend retreat, or to make the move of a lifetime, Southern Real Estate Sales is the brokerage for you. Contact Susan Carleton, Broker/Owner today for more information about available properties, the areas we represent and how we can help you find your perfect place at the beach! 850.492.1148

Strike Investment Property Gold In A Perdido Key Luxury Beach Condo

Perdido Key condo living is luxury living.  The beach lifestyle can be enjoyed all year round.  Dipping your toes in the sugar white sand of Perdido Key is life at it’s best!

The gated community at Beach Colony Resort has gorgeous views of the emerald green water of the Gulf of Mexico.

The special amenities at Beach Colony include an indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, two outdoor swimming pools, and a fitness center. Plus, it’s all just steps away from the beach!

Beach Colony is comprised of three high rise condominiums situated on the Gulf of Mexico.  Located on the Eastern end of Perdido Key, Florida, it is a hidden gem in our area. Each tower offers only Gulf front residences with large private balconies and security-coded elevators for access.  You can relax  and enjoy the tranquil nature of the beautiful Gulf coast and indulge in all the fine amenities that Perdido Key has to offer. Plus, when you invest in a Perdido Key condo, you can enjoy the income from owning a beach rental.

For more details about this or any other condos in the area, visit ForSaleontheGulfCoast.com for comprehensive information on Perdido Key, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Pensacola Beach and more  beachfront, waterfront or river front units available in the area.

Our expert agents on the Susan Carleton team are happy to help you. Southern Real Estate Sales is a locally owned and operated powerhouse driven by a single goal: impeccable customer service.

Whether you are looking to rent, buy, or list your home, Southern is the company you trust in Northwest Florida and Coastal Alabama.

Luxury Condos For Sale at Mediterranean in Perdido Key

14272_796937170359035_3376744328417776973_nLooking for luxury in all of the wrong places?  Owner/Broker, Susan Carleton can help.
Listed a few months ago is a STUNNING, four bedroom, four bathroom condo for sale at Mediterranean. Gorgeous on the inside and out, this impressive residence is the epitome of style, quality and exclusivity.

Floor-to-ceiling windows line the condo offering unparalleled views of the beach, Ono Island in Orange Beach and Ole River. Beautiful furniture and fine finishes only heighten the appeal. Enjoy a spacious, split floor plan, nicely appointed travertine floors, granite counters and 10-foot ceiling.

The kitchen is a chef’s dream and perfect for entertaining with its double ovens (one rotisserie), warming drawer, built-in microwave, sub-zero double-sided refrigerator, dual dishwashers and full wet bar. Every room has something unique to offer and features you will have to see to believe.

The complex itself offers a covered parking spot for residents, an elevator to bring you to your own private foyer and world-class amenities for your relaxation and enjoyment. This includes an indoor/outdoor pool, fitness room with sauna, parlor for reading, computing or shooting a game of pool, storage units and community center.

To further sweeten the deal, the price of this impressive beach front condo for sale in Perdido Key was just reduced and the current owner will pay on year of association dues at closing. Did we mention there’s rental potential?

Contact Susan Carleton today for more details on this spectacular condo!