Can you assist with furnished or short-term housing?

Yes. We source furnished and short-term options that align with in-season and off-season needs, including extensions when schedules change.

Professional Athlete Advisory

Q: How is privacy protected during showings and negotiations?

We use limited-access scheduling, NDAs on request, and need-to-know disclosures only, coordinating directly with principals or designated representatives.

Q: Do you work with agents, teams, or family offices?

Yes. We frequently collaborate with representation, team operations, and family offices to align housing with contracts, training, and travel.

Q: Which areas do you cover in Tampa Bay?

We serve Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and the Tampa Bay Beaches, with tailored guidance based on commute patterns and lifestyle.

At a Glance

Discreet, time-sensitive real estate advisory for professionals.

Response Window

Same-day consults and rapid shortlists for trade, assignment, or off-season moves.

Service Areas

Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and the Tampa Bay Beaches.

Property Types

Waterfront estates, luxury condos, and vetted off-market opportunities.

Furnished & Short-Term

Season-aligned leases and furnished options, with extensions when schedules change.

Privacy & Discretion

Controlled showings, NDA on request, and need-to-know disclosures only.

Beyond the Transaction

Vendor coordination, move-in logistics, and trusted local resources.

Shane Vanderson is a part of Engel & Völkers Professional Athlete Advisory. A dedicated team of specialists with a background and track record in working with the professional sports community — including those who have played professionally themselves. This team is not distracted by fame, they are discreet and 100% athlete focused. Advisory members have the acute experience, perspective and qualifications essential to supporting athletes and their families with the necessities and nuances of relocating, handling aspects well beyond the real estate transaction.

Engel & Völkers Professional Athlete Advisory

Engel & Völkers Professional Athlete Advisory was originally formed within the Private Office group. From there, a qualified Founders team further defined, developed and expanded the group to include additional advisors with close ties to the professional sports community — whether as family members, trusted long-term advisors or as retired professional athletes themselves.

top real estate athlete advisor in Tampa, St Petersburg, and Clearwater.

Signature Services

Today the Professional Athlete Advisory is a distinct team dedicated to providing the high level of service and attention required to ease rapid and discrete transitions while maintaining a sound long-term perspective.

Signature services of the Professional Athlete Advisory Team include:

-Discretion: Focused on an athlete’s needs, not our self promotion
-Dedicated Point of Contact: Always involved and accessible
-Above-and-Beyond Service: No timeline too short, no detail too small
-Insider Access: Connection to key local resources
-Long Term Advisory: Sound guidance that looks beyond the transaction
-Community Involvement: Passionate about supporting local causes

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you handle short-notice relocations during a season?

Yes. We prioritize rapid timelines with a same-day brief, curated options, and controlled showings to streamline decisions while maintaining confidentiality.