A genuine family business, The Ward Team is owned and operated by the Ward family. More than just your average group of Realtors, they take care of your family like they do their own: with enthusiasm, sincere attention to detail, and good humor; topped with their outstanding reputation as Tampa Bay real estate agents! In addition to a wide range of certifications and comprehensive knowledge of properties, Jim, Nancy, Michael, and Katie share the values of mutual respect and appreciation for all the industry resources needed to connect buyers and sellers with the accomplishment of their objectives. As a group, The Ward Team functions with the authenticity of a single agent, but nurtures with the capacity of one big, happy family that is always available to support every client, every time, in any transaction. With renowned expertise in specializations that range from investor properties to short sales to luxury homes, each member of this family is committed to service and dedicated to leveraging the power of technology to get you where you want to go. At the end of the day, it is their work ethic that binds the Ward Team, a quality that translates into a superior experience for their clients. CERTIFICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS REALTOR® designation CLMHS- Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist ABR- Accredited Buyer Representative CDPE- Certified Distressed Property Expert AHSP- Accredited Home Staging Professional MRP- Military Relocation Professional Certification PME- Property Marketing Expert ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS AND NETWORKS The Dave Ramsey Network (approved ELP) Charter Member of Top 5 In Real Estate Luxury Home Network America's Who's Who Registry The Mike Ferry Organization America's Best Agents The Real Estate Cyber Space Society Platinum Member of Homegain Greater Tampa Association of Realtors Florida Association of Realtors