So where do we start?

Dave was born in London in 1952 but moved to the North East of England when a very young child, growing up England’s largest town, Middlesbrough.

Jody was born in Great Bend, near Dodge City, Kansas in 1961, moving back to the UK with her British parents some 7 years later to settle in the seaside town of Redcar, just 10 miles away from where Dave was living.

They met and married in 1980 and are currently in their 28th year of marital bliss (sometimes, in the words of one Paul McCartney, more like marital blitz), which is not a bad record these days.

In 1991, the Bakers moved to Hambleton, just East of Leeds, Yorkshire and then in 1992, they moved on again, spending the last ten years in the UK in Lytham St Annes, in the North West of England. The whole family moved to Florida in 2002 and Jody and Dave now live in the picturesque town of Celebration.

Dave and Jody have two children, John, an actor, who is 24 and Pippa, 19, who  graduated from High School in Celebration. John is an Actor and Photographer in Orlando, Florida and Pippa is now attending Drama School in New York City.

Before moving to Florida and into real estate, Dave worked for 30 years in the UK financial services industry, including seven years dealing with the training needs of the largest estate agency chain in the UK. He has been a qualified Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) in the UK since the late 80s.

Jody briefly worked in the financial services industry also, before having children and becoming a home-maker. She is also a qualified UK child-minder.

Both are now qualified, licensed Realtors and have been dealing with (mainly) UK-based buyers, since the beginning of 2003, when Dave first became licensed in Florida and 2004 when Jody did the same.

Dave and Jody do not have a fancy, high profile 'mission statement'. They just believe in offering good old fashioned customer service, going the extra mile and telling it as it is - no gimmicks, 'free' flights or false promises. For evidence of this, please check out Dave and Jody’s credentials as seen by former and existing clients by reading “TESTIMONIALS”, elsewhere on this website.

Unlike the UK, where Estate Agents do not need to be licensed, Jody and Dave are required by law to be licensed to sell real estate in the state of Florida.

For information on licensing, please go to; www.myflorida.com.

Dave is also a qualified Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) here in Florida.

Why you should choose Jody or Dave to be your Buyer's Agent?

For most people, choosing a new home or an investment property is the biggest financial decision they will ever make. There are many complicated decisions involved in choosing your new home. To protect your interests and assure that you make the best possible decisions, it's important that you have an agent on your side who is an expert in the local real estate market.

"We moved from the UK to Florida in 2002 and since then have assisted over 300 British buyers to find their dream home or investment property out here in the Sunshine State".

"We not only know the central Florida housing market inside-out, but we can also look at it from a British point of view, which makes it easier for us to explain the process to you, in terms that will be familiar to you. As your agents, our focus is on getting you the best possible home at the best possible price. We will work hard not only in finding you potential new homes to see, but also in keeping you informed of everything that takes place. As your agents with a wealth of experience in the local market, we'll negotiate the best prices and terms for you and answer all of your questions as they arise. We'll be representing you, not the seller. This ensures that our experience and expertise in the local market will be used in your best interests during the negotiation process."

As your agents, the Bakers will:

• Assure that you see as many of the properties in the area that meet your criteria. Not just those listed on the local Multiple Listing Service, but also many un-listed properties that we may find through my local contacts and affiliations.
• Guide you through the entire process, from finding homes to look at, to getting the best financing.
• Make sure you don't pay too much for your new home. As real estate experts in this area, we help people negotiate and make home purchase decisions every day. We can help you avoid costly mistakes.
• Answer all of your questions about the local market area. Not just about homes for sale, but about schools, neighbourhoods, the local economy and more.

"Buying and selling property in the USA is no more difficult than in most other countries, it’s just that the process is different. The information on this site should help you to pick your way through the various steps necessary to achieve your goal, but if the answer you are seeking is not there, just ask."

Statistics show that in 2003, around 9,000 British buyers bought homes in Florida and in 2004, the number doubled to around 18,000. This trend has continued into 2005 and 2006 although the numbers did slow down in 2007. in 2008, there are still a large number of properties to be bought and many at bargain prices, as both builders and re-sale sellers compete in a very competitive market. With the good old British Pound trasferring more than double the amount of dollars and with relatively easy financing available, there has never been a better time to buy.

"Let us help you find your dream home and assure your best interests are protected throughout the entire process. Feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions you may have at any time. Fill out the form below and We'll get back to you right away, with no obligation."

Top 10 Reasons why Jody and Dave are the Real Estate Agents for You!

1. We have many years of experience successfully buying and selling homes in the local market.
2. We know the neighborhoods, schools, market conditions, zoning regulations and local economy.
3. We'll do the leg work, keeping you up-to-date with new listings and conditions as they impact the market.
4. We are full-time real estate agents - anything less and you'd be short changed.
5. We'll use our connections throughout the mortgage industry to get you the best deals possible.
6. You'll be our only client in the real estate transaction.
7. We'll guide you through the complexities of buying and/or selling a house, eliminating hassles and stress.
8. As a standard business practice we preview homes as they become available, keeping you apprised of market conditions as they evolve.
9. We won't waste your time - when an offer is made, we'll require acceptance or a counter offer within 24 to 48 hours, wherever possible.
10. You'll have the advantage of personal, one-on-one attention, as well as our web and e-mail resources.