About Florida Real Estate Places
Tamara J. "Tami" Beckel, Broker of Florida Real Estate Places, has built her career around one of the most coveted lifestyles in the country — coastal Florida living. After launching her real estate career in 1992 and earning a reputation for exceptional client service, she purchased her first real estate brokerage near Disney World in 1998, beginning a journey that would take her along both of Florida's beautiful coasts.
For over 30 years, Tami has served as Broker of Record for seven real estate brokerages across Central and South Florida, giving her an intimate, firsthand understanding of the state's most desirable coastal and waterfront communities. Her experience spans residential sales, Gulf and bayfront properties, oceanfront estates, owner-occupied homes, vacation retreats, and specialized Disney short-term rental services. She has also held a Florida Notary Public License since 2007.
Today, Tami now proudly calls Sarasota home, where she guides buyers and sellers through one of Florida's premier coastal markets — a region celebrated for its sugary-sand beaches, world-renowned Siesta Key sunsets, vibrant arts scene, and the unmistakable rhythm of Gulf Coast life. Whether her clients are searching for a waterfront forever home, a seasonal escape, or simply a fresh start in paradise, Tami brings the local insight, market knowledge, and seasoned perspective that only decades of Florida experience can provide.
Beyond traditional residential real estate, Tami also offers discreet, professional guidance for sellers and buyers of stigmatized properties — homes with a sensitive history, past tragedy, or reported paranormal activity. As founder and director of several non-profits dealing specifically with stigmatized homes, she brings a rare combination of real estate expertise and specialized knowledge to these unique situations, always handled with professionalism, discretion, and care.
At Florida Real Estate Places, every client — whether buying their first beachside cottage or selling a long-loved family home — receives the kind of personal attention, integrity, and local expertise that has defined Tami's reputation for more than three decades along Florida's sunny shores.
Today, we are proud to offer our Florida Real Estate Places Service to you in the following areas of specialization:
HOME BUYER SERVICES
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Exclusive Buyer Representation
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First-Time Buyer Guidance
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Neighborhood Expertise
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Personalized Home Search & Tours
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Negotiation & Advocacy
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Mortgage & Financing Support
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Home Inspection Coordination
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Closing Cost Estimates
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Contract-to-Close Management
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Buyer's Closing Day Support
IN ADDITION WE PROVIDE FOR BUYERS
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Relocation & Out-of-State Buyer Support
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Waterfront & Coastal Property Expertise
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Investment & Vacation Home Guidance
HOME SELLER SERVICES
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Exclusive Seller Representation
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Home Staging and Pre-Listing Prep
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Strategic Pricing Analysis
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MLS Listing & Syndication
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Professional Photography & Digital Marketing
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Contract Negotiations
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Showing Coordination & Buyer Screening
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Open Houses
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Contract-to-Close Management
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Seller's Closing Day Support
IN ADDITION WE PROVIDE FOR SELLERS
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Waterfront & Coastal Property Marketing
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Short Sale Expertise
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Out-of-State Seller Support
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Drone & Aerial Photography
Meet Cathi Murphy, our Disney Vacation Home specialist. Her expertise is in vacation home sales, property management and short-term rentals near Disney World.
Cathi Murphy has over 30 years of experience selling, managing, and renting short-term vacation homes in the Disney World and Four Corners corridor. She brings hands-on expertise in every aspect of vacation home ownership, from sales and marketing to cleaning, maintenance, and day-to-day operations. Cathi also guides owners through furnishing package selection and revenue optimization strategies, helping them create a truly passive income stream while maximizing rental performance.
For additional information on Disney Vacation Homes, contact Cathi by phone/text at 352-250-5850, or by email at CathiMurphy@gmail.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Some questions asked before working with us.
What geographic areas does Florida Real Estate Places serve?
Our heart is in Sarasota County and the Disney vacation home market of Central Florida — that's where our roots run deepest and our local knowledge shines brightest. That said, the right opportunity sometimes calls us a little further down the coast or off the beaten path, so if your search reaches beyond these areas, don't hesitate to ask. We're always happy to talk it through.
What makes Sarasota's coastal market unique?
Sarasota's coastal market isn't your ordinary beach town. It's a tapestry of distinct barrier-island keys, a lively downtown bayfront, and a steady wave of out-of-state cash buyers — each shaping the market in ways you won't find anywhere else on the Gulf. There are six distinct barrier islands (Keys): Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Bird Key, Casey Key, and Manasota Key.
What sets Florida Real Estate Places apart from larger brokerages?
With over 30 years of Florida real estate experience and a focus on personal service, Florida Real Estate Places offers something the big brokerages can't — direct access to a broker who knows the Sarasota and Suncoast markets inside and out. Every client works with me personally, not a rotating team of junior agents. That means consistent communication, deeper local knowledge, and a strategy built around your goals — not a corporate sales script.
Why work with a broker-owned firm instead of a large franchise?
When you work with a broker-owned firm, you're working with the decision-maker — not someone waiting on approvals from a corporate office. There are no franchise fees driving up costs, no scripted processes, and no handoffs between departments. You get experienced guidance, flexible solutions, and a level of personal attention that's hard to find at a national chain.
What other Florida real estate offices has Tamara J. Beckel brokered?
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Sarasota County Office
Florida Real Estate Places, LLC.
Sarasota, FL, BK3600733
(RASM) Realtor Assoc. of Sarasota & Manatee
Palm Beach County Office
Real Estate Places (D.B.A.)
Boca Raton, FL, BK3271732
(GFLR) Greater Ft. Lauderdale Assoc. of Realtors
Broward County Office
Family Counseling Real Estate, LLC, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, BK3227678, (GFLR) Greater Ft. Lauderdale Assoc. of Realtors
Osceola County Office
1st Choice Realty (D.B.A.)
Kissimmee, FL, BK3006491
(OSCAR) Osceola County Assoc. of Realtors
Various Counties, FL Office
Tamara J. Beckel
Sole Proprietor, BK593952
No Realtor Association Affiliation
Sarasota County Office
Florida Real Estate Referral, LLC
Sarasota, FL, # Applied For
No Realtor Association Affiliation
Palm Beach County Office
Real Estate Places Referral Service, LLC, Boca Raton, FL BK3273349, No Realtor Association Affiliation
Osceola County Office
1st Choice Management (D.B.A.), Kissimmee, FL, BK??
No Realtor Association Affiliation
HIRING REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Florida Real Estate Places (FREP) is actively seeking professional real estate agents who are comfortable setting their own schedules and working from home. While we prefer experienced agents with a proven track record, we also welcome newly licensed professionals who are driven, motivated, and eager to grow.
Successful candidates must be able to diversify their marketing strategies through social media and targeted advertising campaigns to build new business, while consistently delivering exceptional service to existing clients.
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All agents must be fully licensed, have excellent oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
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All positions are commission-based, and we offer some of the highest commission splits in the industry.
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All conversations and interviews are strictly confidential.
