Ahmed Omran - Realtor

06/17/2026

Another set of keys was handed over, and this one means a little extra. 🔑🏡

Huge congratulations to my amazing buyers on the purchase of their beautiful new home at Ultimar III in Sand Key!

This wasn’t just another closing. These buyers were my very first clients, who trusted me as a brand-new agent over two years ago. Now they’ve trusted me again to help them find their forever home as they officially become full-time Florida residents. That kind of trust is something I’ll never take for granted.

Being part of both of these milestones is something I’ll never forget. Watching clients become friends and choosing to work with me again for one of the biggest decisions of their lives is exactly why I love what I do.

Thank you both for believing in me from the very beginning and for allowing me to be part of this incredible journey. Your continued trust means more than you’ll ever know.

Congratulations on your beautiful new home, and welcome to Florida as your permanent home! Wishing you many years of happiness making memories in Sand Key.

If you’re thinking about making Florida your home or investing in a piece of paradise to experience the Florida lifestyle. I’d be honored to help guide you every step of the way.

05/23/2026

Thinking about selling your Airbnb or short-term rental?

One thing I’ve learned as both a Realtor and STR owner/operator — selling a vacation rental can be very different than selling a traditional home.

Things like:
✓ Existing bookings
✓ Occupancy history
✓ Furnishings
✓ Timing around peak season
✓ Buyer questions about rules and setup
✓ Revenue potential

can all play a role.

I put together a guide sharing some of the things I’ve learned from both the real estate and owner side of the process.

🔗 https://aoflrealestate.com/2026/05/23/how-to-sell-a-short-term-rental-property-in-pinellas-county-2026-guide

Curious — if you owned a successful STR, would you keep it or sell it?

Thinking about selling your Airbnb or vacation rental in Pinellas County? Learn how to maximize value, maintain bookings, attract investors, and prepare your STR for sale.

05/08/2026

Grateful to be recognized as one of the top agents for April. 🙏 Excited for what’s ahead and ready to keep helping however I can.

05/01/2026

JUST SOLD!!

Helped an out-of-state buyer secure her first home + investment property here in Florida ☀️

The goal was to find something that works as a short-term rental now, with plans to eventually make the move down full-time and we were able to do just that.

Big congratulations on this exciting milestone! 🥂

If you’ve been thinking about buying a short-term rental (local or out of state), I’m always happy to help.

📩 Feel free to reach out anytime

STRInvesting PinellasCounty

04/17/2026

If you're looking into Airbnb or short-term rentals in Pinellas County, this is everything I’ve been putting together 👇

I’ve been breaking down:
• how to buy STRs
• what areas perform best
• local rules and licensing
• how much they can actually make

If you’re researching or thinking about investing, this is a good place to start.

👉

Pinellas Real Estate & Short-Term Rental Insights

02/20/2026

Renters in Pinellas County — this is worth knowing…

There’s currently a county homebuyer assistance program that may provide up to $80,000 toward down payment and closing costs for qualified buyers.

The assistance is typically structured as a forgivable loan, meaning a portion is forgiven each year you live in the home — and after 5 years it can be fully forgiven.

For some people, this can make buying a home much more achievable than they thought.

Here’s the official program information:
https://recover.pinellas.gov/homebuyer-assistance-program/

Not everyone will qualify, but if you’ve ever thought about owning instead of renting, it’s definitely worth looking into.

If you have questions about how it works or what the process might look like for you, feel free to message me — happy to help 👍

Ahmed Omran | Realtor®
Questions? Message Me

02/11/2026

After popular demand and over 8 years of experience in the STR market, I put together a STR Investor Guide for anyone thinking about buying a short-term rental in Pinellas County.

It covers real income expectations, local regulations, and the most common mistakes I see buyers make.

I’m sharing it by request so I can send it directly to serious buyers and investors.

If this sounds helpful, feel free to share this post.

Request it here:
👇
https://forms.gle/QsdzDSnK845Zd2qu8

– Ahmed

01/13/2026

OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND – WATERFRONT LIVING

Welcome to Bayside Oaks, an intimate waterfront community in the heart of Indian Rocks Beach. This luxury townhome offers direct Intracoastal + Gulf access, a private deeded dock with 12,000-lb boat lift, expansive waterfront decks, and a rooftop terrace with 360° water views — all just one block from the beach.

📍 217 18th Ave, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785 ⏱️Saturday, January 17 | 2:00–4:00 PM
MLS # TB8458276

✨ Why You’ll Love This Home:
• Private dock + lift for effortless boating
• Multiple outdoor living spaces + rooftop sunsets
• Solid 2006 concrete construction
• Rare 3-car garage with extra storage
• Elevator shaft for future convenience
• Walk to the beach, boat from home

Whether you’re looking for a primary residence, second home, or coastal escape, this one truly checks all the boxes.

Ahmed Omran
Coldwell Banker
(732) 881-5242

📩 Stop by this weekend or message me for details!

01/10/2026

🎉 31 QUARTERS. SUPERHOST STATUS. ALMOST 8 YEARS STRAIGHT. 🎉

We’re feeling incredibly grateful today ❤️

We just earned Airbnb Superhost status for nearly 31 consecutive quarters — that’s 7 years and 9 months (almost 8 whole years of being Superhosts!) of consistently hosting at the highest level.

This milestone isn’t about numbers, it’s about people.

To every guest who trusted us with their vacation, celebrated milestones here, brought their families, returned year after year, or left our place better than they found it — thank you. So many of you started as guests and have become friends and repeat visitors, and that truly means everything to us.

We couldn’t do this without YOU. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our journey and allowing us to be part of yours. 💙🏖️

Here’s to many more memories ahead 🥂
— Ahmed & Elizabeth

12/26/2025

🌴 OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND – Indian Rocks Beach!

Hope everyone had an excellent Christmas spent with family and loved ones 🎄✨ If you're ready to get out and explore this weekend, come tour this fully furnished 3-bed / 3-bath townhome in the highly sought-after Sunset Bay community in Indian Rocks Beach.

This coastal retreat features a spacious open floor plan, a rare 3-car garage, and three west-facing balconies overlooking the pool — the perfect setting to enjoy those stunning Florida sunsets.

📍 205 Marcdale Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785 | MLS # TB8449185

🗓 Open House Schedule:
• Saturday, 12/27 | 11 AM – 1 PM

Why you'll love it:
✔ Fully furnished & move-in ready
✔ Three balconies with pool & sunset views
✔ Light, bright, beautifully decorated interior
✔ Rare 3-car garage (perfect for beach gear & storage)
✔ Pet-friendly, quiet coastal community
✔ Ideal as a primary residence, vacation home, or investment property (Rent 1 month min 3x per year)

Whether you're looking to live at the beach or searching for your next investment property, this one checks every box.

Ahmed Omran
Coldwell Banker
(732) 881-5242

DM me for a private showing or more details.
Can't wait to see you this weekend!