Why list with a boutique agency?
At Elwood Realty Services, we provide all inclusive services for every listing - big or small. That’s the benefit of working with a boutique agency staffed by a team of experienced, professional real estate associates.

Market Share Trends Have Changed:
The ten franchise affiliates serving our market closed 34.5% of the total market share in Gainesville/Alachua County in 2008. That's down from over 44% in 2003. The public has spoken and they are choosing what works best for them - and that’s a unique listing and purchasing package tailored to their needs that the independent real estate companies are able to provide.

Experienced Professionals Are The Key:
There is no correlation between company history, advertising dollars committed, franchise or independent and closed business. However, there is a significant correlation between the presence of top sales associates and closed business and it remains consistently true, year after year. Our agents are some of the top professionals in the region and nationally. They have an average of over 14 years of experience in addition to several with broker training, Graduates of Realtor Institute, and many other certifications and areas of specialized training. You can’t find a more qualified team in Gainesville.

Boutique Agencies = Flexibility:
The attempt by franchisors and large, cumbersome real estate firms to force their affiliates to utilize bundled services provided by the franchisor has not been successful. In this market, a rigid, cookie-cutter package of services just won’t work. Flexibility is vital. You want your agent to have the freedom to adapt and to make the right choices for your listing, for your purchase, for your needs. That flexibility is what makes a boutique agency right for you.

Information provided by Gene Ritch, Real Estate Consultant. Based on total closed business reported from Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors MLS from 01/01/03 - 12/31/08.