6526 Surfside Boulevard, Apollo Beach
Buy with Kelli Schultz
Any major purchase deserves smart research and a steady guide. Buying a home in Tampa Bay is no different. From choosing the right neighborhood and home style to navigating insurance, inspections, and closing timelines, Kelli Schultz is with you from the first consult to the keys.
A Midwesterner who’s worked markets from southern Ohio to downtown Washington, D.C., and now a local Apollo Beach resident, Kelli brings detail-oriented analysis, tough negotiation, and calm professionalism to every step. She’ll also connect you with trusted lenders, inspectors, insurance partners, and title & escrow so your path to closing stays smooth and on schedule.
What You Get with Kelli
- Neighborhood expertise: South Shore—Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Wimauma, Sun City Center—plus Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater.
- Smart search & strategy: Curated listings, pricing intel, and guidance on CDD/HOA, insurance, flood zones, taxes, and commute patterns.
- Strong offers & negotiation: Structure, terms, and timelines that protect your interests and win in competitive situations.
- Inspection-to-close management: Vendor coordination, repair negotiations, appraisal follow-through, and closing prep.
- Relocation & new construction: Builder tours, contract reviews, and move-management tips grounded in Kelli’s multi-market experience.
- Investor perspective: Personal experience owning & managing rentals to help evaluate cash flow, maintenance, and long-term value.
Kelli’s 8-Step Buying Roadmap
- Discovery & goals – budget, timeline, must-haves
- Pre-approval – best-fit lenders and rate strategy
- Home search & tours – curated matches, on-the-ground insight
- Offer & negotiation – price, terms, protections
- Inspections & insurance – reports, quotes, negotiations
- Appraisal & underwriting – coordination and updates
- Final walk-through & closing – confirm condition, sign, keys
- After you move – trusted pros and market check-ins
Market intel: Create a custom market report to see what’s active, pending, and sold in your target neighborhoods.
Thinking ahead: Get an instant property valuation to explore selling, refinancing, or swapping equity.