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Shane Vanderson
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Search and Tours

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Quick answer

Your search starts with the places you drive to and the kind of water or lot you want, not with a ZIP code. I set up a Stellar MLS search on those terms, add off-market and Coming Soon homes I hear about through the Engel & Völkers network, and tour with you in person or by video. Out-of-state buyers get the same depth from a distance.

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Building the search

I ask about your week before I ask about bedrooms: where you work, where you fly from, who you visit, and whether you boat. That gives us a drive-time map. Then we add the lifestyle: waterfront type, golf, a tower, or new construction. The lifestyle guides, home style guides, and relocation guides on this site are the same framework I use with clients.

Where the listings come from

  • Stellar MLS. A saved search sends you new, price-changed, and back-on-market homes as they post.
  • Coming Soon. Stellar MLS lets agents see homes up to 14 days before they go Active. We plan showings for launch day.
  • Off-market. Some sellers list privately. I hear about those through the Engel & Völkers South Tampa office and the wider network. Read how off-market sales work.
  • New construction. I register you with builders and review their contracts. See the new construction guide.

Tours

I preview homes before you see them when the listing leaves questions open, and I bring the flood zone, elevation, permit history, and recent sales to each showing. On a tour we look at what the photos skip: the roof, the water route, the street at different hours, and the neighbors’ projects.

Buying from out of state

Video walk-throughs, drone views of the lot and water, and inspections you join by phone cover most of what a visit would. Read buying a Tampa Bay home sight unseen and renting first vs. buying right away.

Next stage: offer strategy. Back to how I represent buyers.

Frequently asked questions

Can I see homes that are not on Zillow?

Sometimes. Coming Soon listings in Stellar MLS and office exclusives are visible to agents before or instead of public sites. I share them with you when they fit.

How many homes should I tour?

Enough to know the market, which is often four to eight at a price point. After that, you can judge a new listing from its data and photos, and we tour only the real candidates.

Do you show new construction?

Yes. Most builders require your agent to register you on the first visit, so tell me before you stop by a model or a spec home.