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 Aug 2018
The residential rental market is now the fastest-growing segment of the housing market. In the United States, the demand for single-family rentals, defined as either detached homes or townhouses, has risen 30 percent in...
04 Jul 2018
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. Once you’ve had an offer accepted on your dream house, you’ll probably be anxious to move in. However, before you make...
06 Jun 2018
Whatever your reasons are for relocating to a new area, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re moving across across town or across the country, you’ll be changing more than your address. Besides a...
02 May 2018
According to the National Association of Realtors, staging a home prior to listing it can result in a faster and more profitable sale.1 In fact, the Real Estate Staging Association estimates that professionally staged...
04 Apr 2018
From summer vacations to winter holidays, it seems each season offers the perfect excuse to put off our to-do list. But be careful, homeowners: neglecting your home’s maintenance could put your personal safety—and one...
07 Mar 2018
Don’t wait until you’re ready to move to start preparing financially to buy a home. If you’re like the vast majority of home buyers, you will choose to finance your purchase with a mortgage...
07 Feb 2018
We frequently get questions from clients who are taking on decorating and remodeling projects and want to ensure their dollars are invested wisely. Which looks will last for years to come, and which ones...
03 Jan 2018
Real Estate 2018: What to Expect As we head into a new year, the most common question we receive is, “What’s the outlook for real estate in 2018?” It’s not just potential buyers and...
06 Dec 2017
Looking for the perfect present for a loved one this holiday season? We’ve rounded up 20 of our favorite gift ideas. And since we work in real estate, we focused on items that add...
01 Nov 2017
“Communities work better (students perform better, crime rates are lower, kids are safer, people live longer) when neighbors know one another better. Knowing your neighbor on a first-name basis…is a surprisingly effective first step.”...
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...