You feel creative magic when you enter the Benoot Realty office and encounter the charming Biba the Diva. The perfectly coiffed demi-Pomeranian, resplendent in her lustrous pearl dog collar, is the Benoot Realty official greeter, welcoming all visitors, be they of the two-legged or four-legged variety. (Rumor has it that Biba specializes in finding the perfect dog house for her discerning clientele, too.)
Next, you are drawn to the stunning artwork gracing the sleek, tidy office space. There is no visible clutter: no piles of paperwork, no clusters of work desks, no huge business-machine monoliths. Visitors are embraced by a pervading sense of calm. That enables them to enjoy the wonderfully whimsical and artfully displayed clever sculptures created by talented owner Catherine Benoot.
Lastly, you will engage with the charming owners themselves, a Belgian-born family with a long, proud history in the real estate business. Within moments, the magic continues: You will feel you’ve been blessed with the Benoot family’s friendship forever. You have just met Old World charm at its best.
European Flair
Nestled in its downtown office across from the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, Benoot Realty has established firm roots in Pinellas County. The Benoot family began their Floridian transition as tourists vacationing in Tarpon Springs in the early 1990s. Soon thereafter, they became enchanted by the European feel of St. Petersburg with its compact, walkable downtown and village-like amiability. Even as the city grows and becomes a bit more cosmopolitan, the city remains an inviting environment chock-full of friendly, happy people.
“When we are approached by out-of-town property buyers, we recommend they first take a walk down the street, then find a spot to sit and just soak up what’s transpiring all around them,” Geert Benoot says. “They find out quickly that it’s absolutely pure sunshine and smiles. …St. Pete sells itself!”
Individualized Attention
For four generations, the Benoot family has steeped itself in the real estate business, spanning two continents. Their family-focused, customer-centric methodology has served them well. Word-of-mouth and repeat clients are the norm at Benoot Realty, a testament to the company’s penchant for creating lasting relationships with their customers.
Benoot Realty chooses to remain small and versatile in comparison with others, yet its success is due not only to the Benoot family themselves, but also to its cadre of agents. According to Matthieu Benoot: “Next to the Benoot family we have some very professional, experienced, knowledgeable agents helping us in our working family, and we could not have done this without them. Our agents have that warm family value which is the essence of the homes we are selling.”
The Logo Says It All
The Benoot Realty logo, fashioned by a Belgian graphic artist, is a reflection of the company’s customer-service philosophy. The bold yellow line underneath the stylized home represents a strong foundation. The light in the home’s upper-story window signifies that Benoot Realty is continuously and diligently working on its clients’ behalf. The portrayed home itself is not perfect in shape, but it will become so once the new owner takes charge and molds it to their own taste and liking. And finally, the uppermost bold yellow line that swooshes over the home’s roof signifies the feelings of security and protection provided by the steadfast safeguarding Benoot Realty offers to its clients.
In short, the Benoot Realty logo is full of promised values, salient ones the Benoot family is proud to keep on behalf of its clients.
Call Benoot Realty at (727) 944-4000, email at [email protected], or stop by the office at 70 Beach Drive NE to chat or receive an in-depth, complimentary, no-obligation consultation.
