Committed to Your Success

Real Estate is about so much more than buying or selling homes. It’s all about relationships. Gary Bartlett began his real estate career in 2003 and quickly discovered a passion for helping families find the right home, in the right neighborhood, for the right price.

The focus of the business is on listening to each client and helping them understand the market. Together, we develop a strategy to find the perfect home or get yours sold. Knowing that buying or selling a home for most families is the biggest financial decision they ever make, we consider it an honor when asked to help with the details.

Gary and his wife moved to Tallahassee in 1997 when he was offered the main anchor position at WCTV. For the next seven years his home was behind the news desk every evening at 5:30 pm and 11:00 pm. With a growing family and the desire to have more flexibility in his schedule, he started to build his real estate business and things took off quickly. After earning the broker designation in 2005, Gary opened his firm, Gary Bartlett Real Estate. Over the past few years he has helped hundreds of families realize their dream of home ownership.

Gary has worked hard over the past 15 years to establish himself as a leader in the Tallahassee real estate market; He has enjoyed the process of building a successful enterprise. And nothing tells that story better than clients themselves, as you’ll see from the testimonials published here.

You have lots of choices when it comes to working with a realtor. We invite you to spend a few minutes looking through our credentials and client testimonials. We believe you will feel confident choosing Bartlett Real Estate Group. Call us today and let’s begin building a long-lasting relationship together.

Bartlett Real Estate Group

2940 East Park Avenue

Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 443-5887

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Why Work with a Realtor®?

Realtor® representation during a real estate transaction is important for both buyers and sellers. Here are six of the chief reasons:

Fiduciary responsibility. When you work with a Realtor®, their fiduciary responsibility is to you. That means you have an expert who is looking out for your best financial interests, an expert who’s contractually bound to do everything in their power to protect you. That’s big — the value of that commitment cannot be overstated. “For more than 100 years, Realtors® have subscribed to the NAR’s strict Code of Ethics as a condition of membership,” says National Association of Realtors® President Gary Thomas. “Realtors® have the expertise and experience to help sellers protect their investment and help buyers build theirs.”

Complex, ever-changing real estate regulations. Buying or selling a home is not like purchasing a plane ticket. Every home is different, and laws change every year and vary from state to state. Generally speaking, people purchase a new home every 7-10 years, and a lot can — and usually does — change between transactions. Realtors® are immersed in real estate, and they must stay current with all the updates in regulations, laws, contracts and practices. Once you retain your Realtor®, they put that knowledge to work for you.

Help finding the right home, beyond square footage and baths. Browsing online is a terrific way to start a home search — in fact, almost 90 percent of people start their home search online.1 But when it’s time to buy, knowing all the pros and cons of a property can help you make the right decision. Realtors® live and breathe real estate, and they can share information about a home that you wouldn’t otherwise know. For example, they can tell you about the perils of polybutylene piping (a plumbing material that’s prone to bursting), or the concerns with FRT plywood (a roofing material that can spontaneously combust in higher temperatures, like those in attics). Your Realtor® can go beyond the aesthetics and tell you important details about homes you’re considering.

Pricing and selling a home. There are lots of sites where you can view price estimates for your home before you list it for sale, but you take a risk using them. In some markets, online estimates can be off by as much as 35 percent, and they often rely on tax records and data that can be as old as 6-12 months. Realtors® know the local market, have access to the freshest sale data, and can price your house in line with the market to maximize your earnings. In 2012, sellers using an agent got $40,100 more: The median sale price for the 88 percent of sellers who worked with an agent was $215,000, versus a median sale price of $174,900 for the 9 percent of sellers who didn’t use an agent.1

Contracts and negotiations. Finding the right home is the fun part. Then the real work begins.: Today’s contracts can be 50 pages long — not counting addendums and riders. Realtors® can help you navigate these complex documents and craft an attractive offer that makes sense for you. Plus, when it comes to negotiation, your Realtor® is your advocate and can bring an objective voice to a very subjective situation.

Following a code of ethics. When you work with a Realtor®, you’re partnering with a professional who operates according to a strict code of ethics. In place for over 100 years, the Realtor® Code of Ethics ensures that consumers who work with a Realtor® are treated professionally and ethically in all transaction-related matters.

1National Association of REALTORS® 2012 Survey of Home Buyers and Sellers.

Why Work With a CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)?

A CRS REALTOR® is a Certified Residential Specialist—one of the top 3 percent of real estate agents in the U.S. CRS agents have more experience and training than the average REALTOR® and they are part of a community of REALTORS® dedicated to improving the real estate industry for homebuyers and sellers everywhere.

Why Work With a Certified Residential Specialist Agent?

Buying or selling your home is one of the biggest and most important decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. You need someone you can trust by your side, who is looking out for your best interests and is willing to put all their knowledge and experience to work for you. You need a CRS.

Not all real estate agents are made the same: There are millions of real estate agents out there, and their experience and dedication to their profession and clients varies widely.

The threshold to becoming a real estate agent is surprisingly low. Requirements vary by state, but some ask for as little as 40 hours of training and few ask for more than 100 hours—compare that to the 1,000 hours that are typically required to become a hair stylist.

To become a CRS, however, REALTORS® must meet a number of stringent requirements that combine advanced hours of education and training, experience and success in the marketplace. A CRS agent adheres to a strict code of ethics that binds them to perform in the best interest of their clients at all times.

CRSs are required to have between 25 and 150 transactions and between 16 and 80 additional hours of education beyond what’s required of the typical REALTOR®.

These are agents who are invested in their careers, in buying and selling real estate and in making sure their clients are satisfied. CRS is the sign of a true real estate professional.

Don’t work with the rest, choose the best. Choose a CRS.

The Benefits of Working with a CRS Agent

·         CRSs receive advanced training above and beyond what is required of typical agents

·         CRSs have proven experience through logged transactions

·         CRSs continuously improve their skills and learn about new regulatory developments

·         CRSs adhere to an ethics code not required of other agents

What is the Value of a GRI Designation?

The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation.

Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it’s often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated.

New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers requires real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism.

GRI designees:

  • Have pursued a course of study that represents the minimum common body of knowledge for progressive real estate professionals.
  • Have developed a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to navigate the current real estate climate—no matter what its condition.
  • Are recognized nationally.
  • Act with professionalism and are committed to serving their clients and customers with the highest ethical standards.

What is the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)

The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria required by the Real Estate Buyers Agent Council, REBAC.

What is the e-PRO Certification?

e-PRO is a certification first offered in 2000 by the National Association of Realtors®. It is a comprehensive Internet certification program for real estate professionals.

What Our Clients Are Saying

We acquired our property in January of 2011. We used the services of Gary Bartlett when we put up this property for rent in August 2013 where he acted as our agent and property manager, up to and including the sale of this property on March 30th, 2018 where he was our real estate agent.

Gary has always been very effective at finding suitable tenants for the property in question and expediently handling the maintenance issues promptly and effectively. When it came to the real estate transaction- it could not have been more smoothly implemented.

Gary has been always very professional and acted with a high degree of integrity. We do not hesitate to recommend his services.

Mark & Farzaneh Auger

We were going to sell our home without the help of a real estate agent. Gary contacted us and explained in detail how he would market and sell our home and help us find a buyer. Gary delivered! He sold our home in four days and we netted over $10,000 more than we originally were hoping for. Gary always returned our calls, kept us informed as to the interest in our home and used his connections in the market to get us a great price in a short amount of time.

Nick WallerPresident & General Manager WCTV

Gary went above and beyond our expectations. Before we put our home on the market, Gary did a walk-through and helped us to identify areas that we could improve on or arrangements of rooms to provide a greater appeal to potential home buyers. Additionally, Gary provided maximum exposure via the internet and other media to get our home noticed. If you are looking for an agent to sell your home, look no further.

Michele & Joe Dykes

I was extremely happy with Gary’s work ethic and exceptional communication skills. He would call me at least once a week whether or not there were showings, and he was always available to speak with me; even if I had to leave him a voicemail message, I would get a return call within a few minutes without fail. He was always well prepared when we met and he was very responsive, following up promptly whenever we had a question or concern. He goes the extra mile for his clients. I highly recommend Gary for any and all realtor-related needs.

Donna & Tom Criss

We were definitely not the easiest clients in the world. Before we met Gary, we had one agent give up on us because we took so long to find what we wanted. But Gary was great. He helped us stage, price, and sell our house and he spent countless hours helping us find our new home. But his assistance didn’t stop there. Gary was a great help during the purchasing process and continues to assist us with advice, ideas and putting us in touch with the right people to ensure we get the services we need. Not only do we consider Gary a great real estate agent, but we also consider him a friend.

Joanie & Matt Dufek

Gary is a polished professional: his communication skills are superlative, his work ethic is profound, he values his clients and does his best to posture them in the most positive position. He is upbeat, positive and deals with people with an attitude of mutual respect and kindness. Gary is a solid example of what it takes to be a top producer in what has become a very difficult business.

Lee Vass

Gary Bartlett is among the most elite realtors in Tallahassee. He is professional, has a superb moral compass, knows his field ‘cold,’ and is as client-centric as anyone you may ever find in that professional domain.

Thom Park, PH.D

Thanks to Gary, my wife and I now live in our dream home. Gary really listened to our needs and took the time to show us options that worked for us. I would not recommend buying a house without Gary’s help.

Tom Paterson

As a real estate broker, Gary strives to serve his customer’s needs. Whether you need to buy or sell, Gary can reduce the stress of your transaction and improve the results.

Brett Bosarge

Gary is a genuine and reliable asset when you want to buy or sell a house. We found him very easy to work with, especially when things were complicated, and we needed an experienced guide. I have bought and sold five houses, and Gary made our transaction the easiest one yet.

Josh Simpson

Gary sold our house in 10 weeks after having it on the market for almost a year with another company. We sold the house at a profit, which many homeowners were not experiencing at the time. The work he did in such a short period of time was remarkable!

Thomas Krone