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RANDY BARNES
RE/MAX PREMIER REALTY
Across seven counties. One standard of service.
From Ocala, Lake Weir and the Harris Chain to Crystal River, Hernando Beach, Tarpon Springs and Clearwater Beach, I help Florida buyers and sellers move with local insight, direct communication and service designed to go far beyond expectations.
13 years of experience • 400+ homes sold • $70M+ closed volume
SEVEN FLORIDA COUNTIES — CENTRAL LAKES TO GULF COAST BEACHES
Choose your area
Explore the counties I know, serve and actively market.
Each county guide explains the communities, waterways, property types, local considerations and marketing approach that make its real estate market different.
Showing all seven counties.
Central Florida — 01
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Marion County
My Ocala-area home base, with established residential communities, acreage, horse-country property and some of Central Florida’s most distinctive lake and river markets.
Ocala — Lake Weir — Rainbow River — Dunnellon — Ocklawaha
Waterfront focus
Lake Weir, Rainbow River, Orange Lake, Ocklawaha River and forest lakes.
Nature Coast — 02
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Citrus County
A true Nature Coast market where spring-fed waterways, Gulf-access canals, established neighborhoods and a relaxed outdoor lifestyle shape buyer demand.
Crystal River — Homosassa — Yankeetown — Inverness — Lake Rousseau
Waterfront focus
Kings Bay, Crystal River, Homosassa River, Lake Rousseau and Gulf waters.
Central Florida — 03
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Sumter County
A fast-changing Central Florida market with established small towns, retirement communities, rural property, convenient corridors and lake-centered living.
Lake Panasoffkee — Wildwood — Bushnell — Oxford — The Villages
Waterfront focus
Lake Panasoffkee, Withlacoochee River access and community lakes.
Central Florida — 04
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Lake County
Connected-chain boating, historic downtowns, rolling terrain, private lakes and growing communities create a wide range of residential and waterfront options.
Mount Dora — Tavares — Eustis — Leesburg — Clermont
Waterfront focus
Harris Chain, Clermont Chain, private lakes and the St. Johns River.
Tampa Bay Coast — 05
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Pasco County
A broad market stretching from Gulf-access communities and historic west-side neighborhoods to suburban growth, lakes and convenient Tampa Bay access.
New Port Richey — Port Richey — Hudson — Holiday — Land O’ Lakes
Waterfront focus
Gulf-access canals, river communities, coastal homes and inland lakes.
Nature Coast — 06
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Hernando County
Gulf canals, spring-fed waterways, established neighborhoods and growing inland communities offer a distinct mix of coastal and residential opportunities.
Hernando Beach — Weeki Wachee — Bayport — Spring Hill — Brooksville
Waterfront focus
Hernando Beach canals, Weeki Wachee River, Bayport and Gulf access.
Tampa Bay Coast — 07
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Pinellas County
From Tarpon Springs and Dunedin to Clearwater Beach and the barrier islands, Pinellas combines established neighborhoods, coastal cities, beach condos and premium waterfront living.
Tarpon Springs — Dunedin — Clearwater Beach — Indian Rocks Beach — St. Pete Beach
Waterfront focus
Gulf-front, Intracoastal, canal-front and beachfront homes and condos.
Coverage without compromise
The county changes. My service standard does not.
Whether the property is near my Ocala home base or on the Gulf Coast, I personally direct the pricing, presentation, communication and strategy. Distance does not become an excuse for reduced service.
“No matter where I list your property, the level of service should go far beyond what you expected.”
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Local market positioning
Pricing and marketing are built around the actual county, community, property type, competing inventory and buyers most likely to respond.
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Prompt showing support
When property access and everyone’s schedule permit, I or one of my buyer agents can coordinate prompt or same-day showing coverage.
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Direct communication
Clients receive clear answers, timely updates and direct access to the person responsible for the strategy.
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Waterfront-specific review
Marketing and due diligence account for water access, navigation, docks, seawalls, views, flood considerations and lifestyle use.
One specialist. Many waterfront markets.
From quiet Central Florida lakes to open Gulf horizons.
Waterfront is not one property type. The buyer, value drivers, questions and marketing strategy change with the water and the way the property can actually be enjoyed.
Personal perspective matters. — I am a waterfront enthusiast who enjoys fishing, boating, watersports, wildlife and the lifestyle these properties make possible.
Central Florida
Lakefront homes
Open-water views, connected chains, private lakes, fishing, dock use, boating access and shoreline conditions.
Rivers and springs
Riverfront property
Current, depth, river stage, launch access, wake exposure, spring protections and navigation routes.
Nature Coast
Gulf-access canals
Canal depth, bridge clearance, tide, seawall condition, dock utility and vessel compatibility.
Tampa Bay
Coastal homes
Direct Gulf, Intracoastal, bay and canal markets where exposure, elevation, boating routes and views differ.
Barrier islands
Beachfront condos
View orientation, floor level, association health, reserves, assessments, rental rules and amenities.
Across the region
Water-access property
Deeded access, community ramps, shared docks, water views and nearby recreation must be described accurately.
400+ HOMES
SUCCESSFULLY
CLOSED
Born on the coast. Based in Central Florida. Connected to both.
I was born in Clearwater and have lived from Clearwater to New Port Richey and Ocala. That personal path mirrors the area I serve today: Central Florida communities, Nature Coast waterways and the Tampa Bay Gulf Coast.
RE/MAX Hall of Fame
400+ homes sold
Florida roots across the service area
$70M+ closed volume
13 years of experience
Questions about coverage
What working across seven counties means for you.
My service area follows how Florida owners actually move between inland, waterfront and coastal markets.
Have a property outside the map?
Call with the address and I will give you a direct answer.
Which Florida counties do you actively serve? — +
I actively serve Marion, Citrus, Sumter, Lake, Pasco, Hernando and Pinellas counties. This extends from Ocala-area communities to the Nature Coast, Tampa Bay and Gulf Coast beaches.
Do you handle ordinary residential homes or only waterfront? — +
Both. I represent residential buyers and sellers throughout all seven counties. Waterfront is my specialty, but it is not the only type of real estate I handle.
How do you maintain service across seven counties? — +
I personally direct pricing, marketing strategy and client communication while using buyer-agent showing support when quick property access is needed.
Can you arrange a prompt or same-day showing? — +
When property access and everyone’s schedules permit, I or one of my buyer agents can coordinate prompt or same-day showings.
Can you help me sell in one county and buy in another? — +
Yes. Your selling timeline, buying search and transaction strategy can be coordinated when moving between Central Florida, the Nature Coast and Tampa Bay Gulf Coast.
Do you market each county differently? — +
Yes. The photography, property story, search terms, lifestyle presentation and advertising audience should match the actual property, waterway and local market.
Your property. Your county. Your next move.
Let’s build the right strategy for your market.
Tell me the property address and what you are considering. I will personally review the location, market and best path forward.
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Randy Barnes, Realtor® · RE/MAX Premier Realty. Serving residential and waterfront real estate across Marion, Citrus, Sumter, Lake, Pasco, Hernando and Pinellas counties. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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