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Xena Vallone Realty Moves to Expanded Offices

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Xena Vallone Realty Moves to Expanded Offices

SARASOTA, FL – One year after defying the housing-market collapse and opening a real estate brokerage firm, Xena and David Vallone of Xena Vallone Realty have signed a lease for expanded quarters at 3562-A S. Osprey Avenue in Sarasota.
The new office, scheduled to open in August, nearly doubles the firm’s existing square footage and offers room to grow for an expanding staff.
We launched our company during one of the worst real estate markets on record with the belief that there would be a re-emergence of ‘the little guy,’” remembers Xena Vallone. “One year later, that premise has proved true. Real estate professionals must now work harder, and transactions are a lot more difficult, but that’s what the market needs.” The new office, located near the intersection of Osprey Avenue and Siesta Drive in an established West of Trail community, reflects the neighborly feel and focus of the boutique firm. Xena Vallone Realty now has seven associates, four of whom hold the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resources (SFR) Certification. The firm performed in the top 30 percent of the Sarasota market in sold properties during the first five months of 2010.
Vallone said she and like-minded associates believe in educating themselves to respond professionally to market demands, and in establishing and nurturing community roots. The company also has become adept at marketing through Internet resources, social media, local networking opportunities and the latest tools.They are well represented in service to the industry, business community and community at large, including the Sarasota Association of Realtors (SAR) International Committee and Realtor/Attorney Joint Committee, the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce; the Humane Society of Sarasota County; and the Sarasota-Bradenton Attorneys Real Estate Council. Vallone is a regular speaker on short sales, foreclosures and legislative initiatives.Vallone holds the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation. Associate Ellen Esses has earned the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Green Designation. Associate Chaim Gleitmann holds the Transnational Referral Designation and is currently enrolled in the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) program. He has been building an international business.Vallone is Broker-Owner and President of the firm. Her husband, Vice President David Vallone, has assumed the lead role in marketing. Her sister, Renee Marquiss, an active Realtor, also serves as Office Manager.
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