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Kevin Batdorf (Kevin Batdorf (Batdorf & Associates, Inc., St. Pete, FL)) Real Estate Broker/Owner

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Kevin Batdorf
location_on Saint Petersburg, FL — Kevin Batdorf (Batdorf & Associates, Inc., St. Pete, FL)
Independent Brokerage
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Get to Know Kevin Batdorf

Kevin and Kathy Batdorf are both natives of St. Petersburg. Having grown up in this city gives the unique perspective of how the area has changed AND remained the same.  Both are familiar with the varied natures of neighborhoods throughout the city.

 

Kevin has been a Realtor since 1993. During that time, he was a training broker for a local mid sized ERA franchise, creating a mentor program for newly licensed associates.  From there, Kevin went on to become the managing Broker for a large (100 plus agents) office. Batdorf & Associates, Inc. was started in 1999.

 

Kathy Ewart graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Business Administration. She wears many hats, including business partner, office manager and working with buyers.

Certifications

St. Petersburg has a wide variety of property styles. First time homebuyers are the bread and butter of our industry. There is nothing more satisfying than handing them the keys to their new home. There are a large number of waterfront properties available. It takes a knowledgeable Realtor to know information such as water depth and heighth restrictions for boats, etc. A sad part of our business is the distress sale.  When folks pass away, often times the family wishes to dispose of their property. Many times there is conflict between the heirs. This is similar to divorcing couples.  These situations require respect for the parties and plenty of patience. This is why attorneys refer them to our firm. Unfortunately, people having financial difficulty fall into this category as well.  We can help people avoid foreclosure with our expert negotiating skills. Many can be be saved with a forebearance agreement or re-negotiated mortgage.  For those who absolutely need to sell, but the home is not wort the value of the mortgage, we have been very successful with short sales.

Testimonials
Kit & Kim
03/18/2014
In mid-2006, when real estate was tanking and no one in their right mind was considering, let alone actually putting their home on the market, we (not being of sound mind) proceeded to contact Kevin and Kathy to get their opinion and assistance in marketing our home. Like many properties, our home had its share of positive and negative features and, like many owners, we had limited resources to make changes. Kevin and Kathy were consummate professionals. They spent considerable time walking around and through the home, providing us with a list of suggestions and recommendations. What we especially appreciated was their frank opinions about what we needed to do to render our home as attractive as possible to potential buyers, and how best to use the limited funds we had. Some of what they told us we didn't want to hear, but we knew they were the professionals, and followed their advice; otherwise, why hire professionals, pay them and then not follow their advice? It was late November by the time we had the house ready, not a great time of year to sell a house. They heard our concerns, what we could and/or wouldn't do, including how to show the house with owners that worked, and a dog with questionable manners. Working in concert with Kevin and Kathy we developed a strategy that was workable and resulted in reasonable optimism to market a home during the holidays and retain one's sanity. Within 30 days we had an offer from a credible buyer. And this is where Kevin and Kathy's valuable expertise really kicked in. There were elements in the negotiation and closing process that they professionally handled for us; the kind of details that would have sent we mere mortals stark raving mad: dealing with upteen phone calls and details from the buying agent, questions about electrical work the buyer wanted completed prior to closing, paperwork that transferred with the new roof, etc. All of it was either handled by Kevin and Kathy, or patiently explained to us so we could complete the sale as quickly and efficiently as possible. There is no doubt that Kevin and Kathy are great examples of successful real estate professionals. Nor is there any doubt that our next real estate transaction will include them.
Joe & Joanne
03/18/2014
We would like to thank you both for all your help in the purchase of our new home, as well as, the sale of our home in Brighton Bay. The two of you kept us informed at all times, never did we have to contact you to see if we were going forward. We were impressed with you both about 7 years ago when you sold our condo. We decided from then on that with any other real estate transaction you would definitely be our Realtors. Both of our recent transactions in the purchase of our new home and the sale of our other home were a pure delight!
Lucy & Matt
03/18/2014
My boyfriend and I had an excellent experience with Batdorf & Associates. Not only was Kevin extremely attentive and understanding of our specific needs, but his vast knowledge of the real estate market along with a great understanding of home construction and repair, provided us with some much needed information that allowed for better decision making. All of this combined with Kathy's extremely helpful nature and prompt response time makes them a highly effective team. They exceeded our expectations!
Jeanette & John
02/23/2012
We would like to thank you both so much for your assistance in selling our home. We had to sell quickly and you went out of your way to make sure it happened. Our house was not even on the market a month, and at the end of December no less. We got full price and closed right on time. We were happy with everything and would strongly recommend you to any of our family and friends.
Christine
09/17/2011
I recently had the opportunity of having Kevin and Kathy assist me in finding and closing on a property in St. Petersburg. I cannot begin to express my appreciation for their thoroughness, professionalism and efficiency while going through my very first home purchase. They were always available, day or night and on weekends, to answer questions. They followed through on all issues I raised and provided input on how to make the process run more smoothly. They also took the time to arrange to have a carpet installer measure the condo so that my new flooring could be installed as soon as possible after closing. They certainly made the process much less frightening and stressful than anticipated. I want to thank them for their efforts in working with me to find my new home.
Gabriela
10/15/2010
Thank you both for doing such a great job in helping me buy my condo. Kathy, I can't thank you enough for having taken care of all the details of the home inspection and interacting with my lender on my behalf while I was out of town. That made eveything go very smoothly. Kevin, thank you for helping me secure my loan with just one phone call. I never thought getting a home loan could be so easy. I wish you both all the best.
Kerri & Rick
08/12/2010
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your hard work and effort during our transaction. Not only did you take our preferences into consideration, you gave us such valuable information that we are not sure we would have received from someone else. the time that you spent with us at our first meeting was something that made us so comfortable with your services. After finding our new home, the attentiveness that you gave us is something that we will never forget. I am not sure that I could have survived those last few days without you. You were right on top of everything as I was losing my head. :) I cannot stress enough how much your effort means to us. I do not think we would have ended up in this home had you not been so focused on our needs. I do not believe that any other Realtors would've taken so much time to answer all our questions and concerns as you did. You never brushed us off or tried to push any house on us, and as first time home buyers that was the most important thing to us. Thank you so much for everything. Your patience was a godsend. You truly are a diamond in the real estate business. By thw way, we will be back!
Les & Terry
05/07/2008
We just wanted to let you know how very much all your efforts and professionalism were appreciated by us. It was hard enough to relocate from Massachusetts to Florida, getting used to a new area and learning about the environmental issues that will now impact us. The home search we started with you while we were still in Massachusetts, and continued after we moved to Clearwater was wonderful experience. Not to say it was all smooth sailing in the buying process. As you know, we had a few major problems that were solved with your knowledge, skill, professionalism, willingness to explore options and numerous phone calls on our behalf. It was totally amazing to us. And due to all your efforts, we are now proud and happy home owners. Words can't express the gratitude and apreciation we have for you and the work you put into getting us to this point. We know that without your efforts and skills - we would not be her now. We feel that you connected with us on a personal level - which made this a wonderful experience - even with the road bumps we had along the way. We will refer you to anyone buying or selling a home...We feel like we have made a friend in you both and will be happy to work with you in the future.
Kathy
11/12/2005
This past summer I had the pleasure of working with Kevin and Kathy. I would like to recommend their services to anyone interested in purchasing a new property or selling their current home. When I was ready to place my then existing property on the market, I met with Kevin at my house for a personal home value analysis in which we discussed a variety of marketing and sales options. Although I thought I knew what my property was worth, Kevin assured me that a higher sales price could be recieved with patience and good timing. At that moment, I trusted that I was in good hands and my home would be sold before the end of summer. I was able to provide my opinion, make decisions and arrange showings within my schedule. Kevin worked hard to get feedback from each sales agent who showed my house and used those opinions to improve the overall look and value of my home. I received a wonderful offer within two months and closed sooner than expected. Thanks to Kevin, I had dozens of potential buyers walk through my home and a final deal that made the wait well worth it. While my current house was listed I was ready to start shopping for my new home. Kathy took extra time to explain my options and answered all my questions. She put us in contact with a professional and organized lender, and thanks to her quick communication, we were approved the next day and on our way to shopping for a larger home. Kathy's attention to detail, organization and excellent personality made the process so comfortable and easy. I received daily home availablility information and was met promptly when viewing each property. When our new home was found, she worked fast to beat another offer on the same property. Thanks to Kathy we had a stress-free experience with no doubts or disappointments.
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Independant Real Estate Brokerage established in 1999. Serving St. Petersburg, southern Pinellas County and the Gulf Beaches communities. Focus is residential sales and light commercial sales.