When you hire Al Shields as your realtor, you are hiring someone who genuinely cares for his clients—who wants to make each sales transaction a positive experience. Al truly listens to your individual needs and concerns and considers them his own. Al is present throughout the sometimes complicated real estate process, striving to ensure clients feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. The St. Petersburg area has been Al's home since 1971. He's been married for over 30 years. After spending time in the Air Force, Al earned his Associates in Arts degree and worked in the aerospace industry. Al's management experience has helped him develop his skill at relating to people, individually, while still maintaining deadlines. As your realtor, Al promises to understand your real estate needs and work diligently towards helping you achieve those goals. Let Al's experience and commitment to his clients work for you.
01 Dec 2021
Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us—and every year, that brings with it the dreaded-last minute gift panic. Finding a present that hits all the right notes can be surprisingly stressful,...
01 Nov 2021
Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale.1 Nationwide, there were 1.27 million active listings in September, down 13% from the previous year. According to the National Association...
01 Oct 2021
According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics...
01 Sep 2021
Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner––especially when the demand for new homes keeps rising, but the supply feels...
01 Aug 2021
It’s the old supply-and-demand predicament: Home sales in the U.S. continue at a torrid pace, but the availability of listings remains limited. Buoyed by historically low mortgage rates, buyers keep shopping for homes, reducing...
01 Jul 2021
If you’re searching for drama, don’t limit yourself to Netflix. Instead, tune in to the real estate market, where the competition among buyers has never been fiercer. And with homes selling for record highs,1...
01 Jun 2021
Learn how to determine your current net worth and how an investment in real estate can help improve your bottom line. Among its many impacts, COVID-19 has had a pronounced effect on the housing...
03 May 2021
Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right? For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical.1 A...
01 Apr 2021
Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, we’re seeing multiple offers—and sometimes even bidding wars—for homes in the most sought-after neighborhoods. This...
01 Mar 2021
While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last? When COVID-related shutdowns began in March, real estate brokers and clients scrambled to...
Active | 3 BR | 2 BA | 2,248 sqft
Move right it to this beautifully updated 3 Bedroom, 2 and one half bathroom Home in Seminole Lake Country Club. Take the time to look at the video of the unique layout of this...
Sold | 2 BR | 2 BA | 1,117 sqft
Come and enjoy your Kidney Shaped Inground Pool in time for the Florida summer. This well maintained home is move in ready and comes with a 1year home warranty. Complete masonry and steel construction...