Carl Stratton - Broker

08/31/2026

🩸 A few minutes of your time could help give someone a lifetime.

Our Blood Donation Drive is coming up on Tuesday, September 8, and we’d love for you to join us in helping meet the need in our community.

📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Dennis Realty – Lutz Office
1022 Land O’ Lakes Blvd STE 101, Lutz, FL 33549

❤️ All donors receive:
🎁 A $25 eGift Card
🩺 A free cholesterol screening

📲 Ready to donate? Reserve your spot here:
https://donors.lifesouth.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/905748

Walk-ins are welcome!

Donors must be 16 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, and bring a photo ID. Donors who are 16 must also have written parental permission.

If you’ve been thinking about donating, this is your sign. Be the reason someone gets the help they need. ❤️🩸

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

08/26/2026

What separates successful real estate agents from the ones who struggle to build momentum?

It’s not always about having the best leads, the biggest network, or the most experience.

Sometimes, it comes down to the daily habits and routines you build as a real estate professional.

After hearing from top-producing agents at the LeadingRE LIMITLESS conference, one message stood out: success is often built through simple actions repeated consistently.

If you're a new real estate agent, Realtor, or real estate professional looking to improve your productivity, build your business, and create more opportunities, this video is worth watching.

🎥 Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-EYj784hYU

What you do every day can have a bigger impact on your real estate career than you think.

Follow The Growth Broker for real estate agent tips, business strategies, lead generation, and practical advice for growing your real estate business.

Success in real estate isn't complicated, but it does require disci...

08/25/2026

🏡 For Rent Now in Land O’ Lakes!

Looking for a home with plenty of space and resort-style amenities? This beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bath pool home in the gated Plantation Palms Golf & Country Club community has it all!

✨ Property Highlights:
• $3,300/month
• 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
• 3,077 Sq. Ft.
• 3-Car Garage
• Private Screened-In Pool
• Spacious Kitchen with Island & Breakfast Bar
• Double Built-In Oven & Stainless Steel Appliances
• Dedicated Office with Bay Windows
• Large Upstairs Loft
• Triple-Split Floor Plan
• Golf Course Community
• Cable & Internet Included
• Lawn, Pool & Pest Care Included
• Trash Service Included

Enjoy the space and privacy of this beautiful home while being close to shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and everything Land O’ Lakes has to offer.

📞 Ready to see it? Call Dennis Property Management at (813) 949-7444 to schedule a showing.

View photos and full details: https://www.dennisrealtyrentals.com/_system/listings/16912/23307-Abercorn-Ln-Land-O-Lakes-FL-34639-US

08/24/2026

So you got pre-qualified online, and now you're ready to see homes and start making offers?

Here's why that doesn't quite work the way you think 👀

A pre-qualification is usually based on info you provided online or through a generic form. A lender hasn't verified your income, credit, or financial position yet.

So when a seller sees it? It doesn't carry much weight.

A pre-approval is different.

🏡 A lender actually reviews your documents and verifies your finances

🏡 You get a real number for what you're likely qualified to borrow, in writing

🏡 It shows a seller you've taken real steps toward financing, not just a guess

In a market where sellers are still comparing multiple offers, having a pre-approval letter shows you're a serious, qualified buyer.

So before you fall in love with a home, let's make sure you're walking in with the real thing and not just an estimate.

Want to avoid more homebuying pitfalls? Our Local Buyer's Guide walks you through this step (and connects you with lender recommendations to get started). Comment GUIDE, and we'll send it your way!