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Dave’s Mortgage Update
SPCP Grant Program: Conventional Loan for 1st time homebuyers
- $5,000 Grant that does not get paid back – Money can go towards buyers downpayment, closing costs and prepaids
- Program is for 1st time homebuyers – First-time homebuyers are anyone who hasn’t owned a home in the last 3 years
- Down payment requirement is only 3% and the minimum FICO score requirement is 620
- No income limits
- Seller concessions are capped at 5% of the sales price
- They will also provide a credit to a buyer of $500 towards a 1-year home warranty and up to a $500 credit towards the appraisal cost
- Borrower’s eligibility for the program is based on the buyer's current residence location/address and not the location of the home they are buying. We will input the buyer's current address into the system to see if that address is eligible for the $5000 Grant.
FHA 30 Year Fixed – 6.124% with no points. 5.874% is available paying 1 discount point
Conventional 30 Year Fixed – 7.124% with no points. 6.625% paying 1 discount point
1/0 Buydown offer:
- If you are able to obtain seller concessions for the buyer to use toward the buy down rate for a 1/0 Buydown, then the loan is locked in at the current market rate but the buyer will get a rate 1% lower for the 1st year and then the rate will then go back to the locked in rate for years 2 thru 30 on a 30 year mortgage
- If the 1/0 buydown option is used, the lender will offer a $500 credit towards the buyer's appraisal fee!
Shout Out to Our Awesome Agents!
Congratulations to Our
January 2024 Top Sales Agents
in Total Sales Volume!
- Lyndsey Rodriguez
- Baby Sebastian
- Andrew Schmitt
$ 1,373,000
$ 1,007,500
$ 706,660
Teams:
- Morris Home Team
$ 4,059,006
Maggie Dominguez’s Glowing Review:
At the end of last year, we closed on our new home in Ocala, Florida. We were very fortunate to have the unconditional help of Mrs. Maggie N Dominguez, realtor of the YELLOWFIN REALTY company, whose emblem is “Our focus is to serve you, it is what we do”, this was fulfilled beyond one hundred percent. The professional advice we had from the first moment we met, from Mrs. Maggie, was unlimited in all, financial, legal, and logistical areas, using all the technological and communication resources available to guide us step by step in the process of buying our dream house in Ocala. Maggie was always available to advise us on finding the house the way we wanted it, including the price, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, non-flood zone, and negotiation of repairs. She also found out the names of the doctors, electrical services, water, internet, etc. Even after we closed on the house, Maggie was available to help us with various aspects such as applying for the homestead exemption to reduce the amount of taxes. In short, we were very satisfied with our house and we will be forever grateful to Maggie and Yellowfin Realty because they made it easy for us to get it without so many worries. Thank you very much! - Dora and Miguel L.
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Who We Are?
We are a locally owned brokerage with local expertise. Our company is committed to providing excellent service, support and ongoing training opportunities to people who want to sell Real Estate at a very high level. We are adding new agents who align with our current agent base. Yellowfin Agents work with integrity, understand the value of community and contribute their talents and skills to improve Tampa Bay while they build their business. We hire professionals who want to learn more, know more and give more to their customers. Yellowfin is a solution oriented company committed to providing the tried and true, as well as cutting edge strategies and support which will lead to successful real estate practice. Our agents are the key element in achieving this success. We focus on our agents as talented individuals. We provide a wealth of information through our broker/owner support, education, lead generation and monthly meetings.
Historic Growth
From its conception in 2009 until now, Yellowfin has experienced steady and consistent growth. Our first year we achieved a total sales volume of $10 million, with our 2018 sales in excess of $111 million.
*Our top 20% of single agents consistently exceed $120,000 in GCI annually. Our average agent exceeds NAR income statistics.
Specialty Areas
• Residential Expertise focusing on 1st time Homeowners, Move Up Buyers, Military and Relocating Families.
• New Home Construction: through local builders affiliations ie: Kickler Group, Brackin Renovations
• Commercial Division
• Senior Consumer Focus recognizing the needs and opportunities of an aging population.
What We Offer
- Graduated Commission Split based on agent skills and experience
- Broker /Owner Support
Yellowfin Academy offers:
- Career Advancement: 30 day Career launch
- Buffini and Company PEAK PRODUCERS
Training
- Ongoing additional training as determined by market shifts and challenges monthly
- Real Geeks Website www.yellowfinrealty.com with opportunity for agent buy in to round robin lead assignment.
- Sharefile - paperless automated library of resources including scripts, links, forms, listing presentation, logos and much more.
- Monthly firm meetings focusing on market trends
- 24/7 Office access
Recognizing Excellence
Our annual awards are given each January as we recognize the hard work from the prior year and set our course for the New Year at our annual Kick Off Breakfast. We recognize each level of sales production and honor those with the best sales volume results. The Rookie of the Year Award, The Triumph Award and the coveted Founder’s Finlife Award are given annually. The Rookie of the Year Award is for the agent that jumped into production with gusto producing measurable results. The Triumph Award is for the agent who sets a stretch goal and through hard work and discipline exceeds this goal. The Founder’s Finlife Award, first given to AnnieLee Hardee Tate, the family matriarch, in recognition of her 40+ years in the real estate business. The person who receives this award is fully engaged in the business and in giving back to the community in significant ways. The agent brings positive energy to the group and gives whole-heartedly to the task at hand and to the people they love and serve. We want to celebrate those agents who are successful in their strategies to grow their business brand within our brand.
Preferred Vendors
Leighton Hyde
Law Office of Leighton J. Hyde
Meghan Stephens
Branch Manager at Foundation Title & Trust
What do I do if I need a DA for my closing today?
You can call the office at 813-229-8862 and we will try to send out the DA as soon as possible. However, we are not able to issue a DA, if you are missing your paperwork.
When will I receive my 2023 1099 form?
Mary will mail your 1099 to your home address that we have on file by January 31, 2024. Please make sure that we have your updated address.
How do I update my personal information with the office?
You can call the office, or send an email to Mary and/or Sherry, and they will make sure to update your information. Also, you need to make sure to change your information with the DBPR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I contact if I have a specific question about my transaction?
Feel free to reach out to any of our Office Team and they will be happy to help you.
How do I get a duplicate copy
of last year’s 1099?
Email Mary at MaryDokuchitz@yellowfinrealty.com for a duplicate copy. She will email it back to as soon as she is able to.
What are the requirements for me to get paid at closing?
We love for our agents to get paid at closing! We will send a DA to the title company, usually 2-3 business days before your your closing. But, we do have some requirements for your paperwork. You must have your Contract, Contract Checklist, the EMD Receipt from the Title Company, and any other applicable addendums or riders that is accompany your contract.
How do I see the training calendar available at Yellowfin Realty?
We are currently working on updating our training calendar. It should be available shortly. If you have any specific questions, feel free to reach out to one of the Office Team and they would be happy to help.
I would like to contribute to my buyers or sellers’ closing costs part of my commission, what do I need to do?
Email Sherry at SherryHall@yellowfinrealty.com, so she can prepare a Commission Rebate Letter for Susie’s review. She will email it back to as soon as she is able to.
How can I set up a meeting for any Tech Questions that I might need help with?
Email Sherry at SherryHall@yellowfinrealty.com or click on her Calendly link to set up an appointment.
Get to Know Our Office Team
“Our Focus Is Serving You”
Susie Morris
Mary Dokuchitz
Sherry Hall
Broker/Owner
Finance Director
Office Administrator
11256 Winthrop Main Street
Riverview, FL 33578
813-229-8862
Our Focus Is Serving You! That’s What We Do!
Yellowfin Realty
11256 Winthrop Main Street
Riverview, FL 33579
813-229-8862