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Buying property in Naples with a builder’s eye

Homes, condominiums and commercial property across Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Marco Island and Fort Myers. Gino Torriero represents buyers, and he walks every property with the eye of someone who spent more than 30 years in construction.

12858 Carrington Circle #103, Naples, Florida 34105
12858 Carrington Circle #103, NaplesSold · Buyer’s agent

Four things to know before you offer

01Know what the property allows

Flood zone, required floor elevation, setbacks and zoning decide what a property can become. You should know them before you make an offer, not after. Gino checks the FEMA flood zone and compares the floor elevation with what is required today.

02Understand the cost of the work

Some properties are worth keeping and improving; others cost more to fix than to replace. Gino walks the property with you and tells you which. In a flood zone, if the cost of improvements reaches half the value of the building, the whole house must meet current flood rules, and that changes the math.

03See past the finishes

Dated kitchens put other buyers off and can hide good value. The roof, windows, structure and elevation are what really drive cost and insurance.

04Buy with the next step in mind

If the plan is to renovate, add on or rebuild, Nello Build and Luca Architects can take the property from purchase to finished home.

Buying a condo

Florida’s condo safety laws added milestone inspections, structural reserve studies and new disclosure rules for many buildings. Gino has written a guide to buying a Naples condo under the new laws, with what to ask for and what to read during your review period.

How to start

Send the address and what you want from the property. Gino will tell you what he sees and what he would check before an offer.

Recent purchases

4559 Tamarind WayNaples, FL 34119Sold · Buyer’s agent 8937 Forest StFort Myers, FL 33907Sold · Buyer’s agent 12858 Carrington Circle #103Naples, FL 34105Sold · Buyer’s agent 19299 Elston WayEstero, FLSold · Buyer’s agent 640 Jacana CircleNaples, FL 34105Sold · Buyer’s agent 4960 Deerfield Way #E-203Naples, FL 34110Sold · Buyer’s agent

If you go ahead, he walks the property with you, points out what he would have inspected more closely, and represents you through the purchase. If you are buying with a renovation or a new house in mind, he can bring in Nello Build for a construction estimate before you commit, so the price you offer reflects the whole project.