Almost Home Real Estate Services is an independent, boutique real estate firm. We embody a fresh, simple vision, we are Marketing Professionals who Sell Real Estate.
Our concept was crafted from years of experience in the service management industry. Above all, we have an extraordinary grasp of what is necessary to excel, making each experience as positive and seamless as possible.
With this in mind, we ensure all our clients receive complete concierge service when buying or selling in Florida. You deserve exceptional, professional, and personalized client care. You also deserve honest and informed guidance according to YOUR goals, not ours.
Real Estate, SIMPLIFIED. We stress over the details, so you don’t have to.
Michelle Richard
Broker/Owner
REALTOR®, Licensed in FL #BK3418169
Licensed Loan Partner, Main Street Home Loans NMLS # 752955
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Mobile: (401) 744-7721
Email: Michelle@AlmostHomeFL.com
DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Graduate, Realtor Institute
Certified Real Estate Negotiator
Military Relocation Professional
Seller Representative Specialist
Accredited Buyer Representative
Resort and Second Home Specialist
Pricing Strategy Advisor
New Home Construction Sales Specialist
1031 Exchange Specialist
GREEN – Sustainable Property
e-PRO Digital Professional
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
Trustee-Chamber of Commerce, Cape Coral
Kiwanis Club-Cape Coral
CERT-Cape Coral
Cape Coral Leadership, class of 2022
National Association of Realtors
FL Association of Realtors
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association
Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte Realtor Association
Realtor Association of Sarasota & Manatee
Michelle became licensed as a salesperson in 2010 and as Broker Associate in 2012. In 2016, she achieved her long-term goal, earning the esteemed title of Broker/Owner and opening Almost Home Real Estate Services in the original location of Rhode Island, where she and her husband Chris were born and raised. She practiced in RI, CT, and MA before moving to Cape Coral, FL in 2018.
Before her success in real estate, Michelle spent more than a decade in the banking and retail management industries, while simultaneously fulfilling the role of Executive Assistant to the CEO and President of a large, successful company. She also excelled in the role of house manager for a retired military officer with a beautiful, luxury home and a very busy family.
Her responsibilities in managing sales, clients, and personnel prepared her for great success as a top real estate Broker. Michelle is an industry leader with a proven track record of sales and exceptional client service and has closed no less than $10M annually in personal sales since 2014.
Throughout the years, Michelle has established a network of professionals across the country who have similar backgrounds and statistics. If she is not located in an area to be able to help you directly, she can connect you with agents she has personally vetted to provide you with an experienced and full-time agent who is highly recommended by clients AND peers. Not all licensees have the same standards, experience, ethics, or knowledge. It is so incredibly important to make sure that you are well-represented when it comes to such a significant part of your future.
In addition to being a licensed loan originator and loan partner, Michelle continues to enroll in courses that go way beyond what is required, earning several designations and certifications throughout the years. Her vast understanding of and involvement in both the real estate and lending industries are paramount to the guidance she can offer her clients. She is also very much involved in her local community, as noted in her affiliations and memberships.
Chris Richard
Creative Director
REALTOR®, Licensed in FL
Accredited Staging Professional
Pricing Strategy Advisor
Real Estate Consultant
Mobile: (401) 744-9264
Email: Chris@AlmostHomeFL.com
Chris spent more than a decade in operations and marketing management in the private and public sectors, while developing his hands-on creative and design skills along the way, joining the real estate industry in 2010. He currently manages our Real Estate Operations and Marketing as well as our Interior Decoration, Property Maintenance, and Handyman Divisions.
He firmly believes in lifelong learning and skill development, continually designing for homeowners to help make their house feel like a home. Chris is tenacious with the evolution of our concierge services. His focus on the ever-changing real estate market and home design trends keeps us two steps ahead of the competition, making REAL ESTATE, Simplified.
Scott Martin
REALTOR®, Licensed in FL, RI & MA
Real Estate Consultant
Mobile: (401)709-9572
Email: ScottMartinRE@gmail.com
Scott became licensed as a salesperson in 2016. Utilizing his background in construction, he is able to uniquely assist clients using his breadth of knowledge with home systems and components. His multiple decades in information technology enables him to market homes successfully in an ever-changing online landscape.
Scott has a simple quote when it comes to working with clients, and that is” Do the right thing.” Treat everyone fairly and with respect.
In addition to his multiple decades of experience in construction, Scott is also a licensed Home Inspector.
Chris Cook
REALTOR®, Licensed in FL
Real Estate Consultant
Mobile: (239) 699-5071
Licensed as a salesperson for more than 14 years, and a long-time resident of Cape Coral, Chris has always enjoyed the multi-facets of the exciting world of real estate.
With a background as a general contractor and currently a long-time bartender extraordinaire at a nearby resort, he clearly has the knowledge, experience, network, and people skills required to be successful and trusted in the business.