When people hear the words “full-service Realtor,” they often think about everything that happens during a real estate transaction: preparing a home for market, negotiating an offer, managing inspections, coordinating with lenders and title companies, and getting everyone successfully to the closing table.
All of that matters.
But to me, full service means something more.
It means being a trusted resource before, during, and after the sale.
The Relationship Should Not End at Closing
Many of my clients continue to call me long after they buy or sell a home.
Sometimes they need a contractor recommendation. Sometimes they have a question about their neighborhood, property values, insurance, home improvements, or preparing for a future move.
And sometimes they simply need someone local they know and trust.
That continuing relationship is an important part of how I approach real estate.
I have lived in and worked throughout Central Pinellas County and the Gulf Beaches for many years, and I believe local knowledge is most valuable when it can actually help people make better decisions and take better care of their homes.
Another Layer of Service: Landmark Home Watch & Concierge
That same philosophy led Neil and me to start our home watch business...Landmark Home Watch & Concierge Service.
Through Landmark, we provide scheduled visual home watch visits for seasonal residents, frequent travelers, and homeowners who want a trusted local presence while they are away.
During visits, we look for visible signs of concerns such as water leaks, HVAC issues, storm damage, pest activity, and security problems. Clients receive detailed digital reports with current photos so they can stay connected to their home even when they are away.
For some of my real estate clients, Landmark becomes a natural extension of the relationship we already have.
They know me personally, and they know exactly who will have the keys to their home. That personal connection gives them peace of mind, knowing their home is in the hands of someone they know and trust.
Full Service Is About Being a Resource
Real estate is not just about a property changing hands.
It is about helping people make good decisions, protecting their investment, connecting them with reliable resources, and being available when questions come up.
That is why I have always used the phrase:
Working for you… Before, During & After the Sale.
It is not simply a tagline. It is how I believe a real estate relationship should work.
Caring for Homes. Cultivating Community.
I am also proud that Landmark Home Watch & Concierge has become the Belleair Garden Club’s first Community Partner of the 2026–27 season.
The Garden Club has a long history of supporting gardening, education, beautification, community activities, and the preservation of its historic clubhouse and grounds.
For Neil and me, the partnership feels like a natural fit.
The Garden Club is built around caring for community. Landmark is built around caring for homes in the community.
Caring for Homes. Cultivating Community.
And for me, both are part of being deeply connected to the place I am fortunate to call home and serve as a Realtor.
Need a Trusted Local Presence While You’re Away?
Through Landmark Home Watch & Concierge, Neil and I provide scheduled visual home watch visits and concierge services for seasonal residents and frequent travelers throughout Central Pinellas County & The Beaches.
Learn more at LandmarkHomeWatch.com
Have a conversation with Coni.
Coni DeRise, REALTOR® | GRI | PSA | RSPS | SRES® | ABR®
727-729-1423
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ConiDeRiseHomes.com
WORKING FOR YOU… BEFORE, DURING & AFTER THE SALE
