Strategic Partners
A smooth real estate closing takes more than great agents—it takes reliable lenders, title companies, surveyors, inspectors, and stagers working together.
Over the years, Mark Davis and Rachael Garnett have built a trusted circle of Tampa Bay specialists across 6 key areas. Whenever you need a recommendation, we are happy to connect you with pros who do great work and treat people right.
Zero Kickbacks. 100% Honest Recommendations.
Davis & Garnett never accepts referral fees from lenders, inspectors, surveyors, or contractors. We recommend local professionals for one reason only: they do great work and take great care of our clients.
01 · Preferred Residential & Jumbo Lending
Direct introductions to our vetted Tampa Bay private wealth mortgage bankers, portfolio jumbo lenders, and official Florida homebuyer programs.
Align Right Realty Carrollwood — Preferred Mortgage & Jumbo Desk
Portfolio Jumbo Loans, Physician Relocation, Bridge Financing & Conventional/VA
Direct warm handoff to Mark & Rachael's vetted senior loan officers offering upfront underwritten pre-approvals and 14-to-21-day clear-to-close execution.
Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FloridaHousing.org)
Florida Hometown Heroes, First-Time Buyer & Down-Payment Assistance Programs
Official state-sponsored mortgage programs and down-payment assistance for Florida healthcare workers, educators, veterans, and relocating families.
02 · Commercial, SBA & Agricultural Land Financing
Institutional debt programs and chartered agricultural lenders supporting owner-user commercial buildings, mixed-use acquisitions, and Central Florida acreage.
Farm Credit of Central Florida (FarmCreditCFL.com)
Acreage, Timberland, Citrus Groves, Equestrian Estates & Agribusiness Loans
Member-owned cooperative lender specializing in rural land tracts (like our 79.54-acre Frostproof and 19.72-acre Fort McCoy offerings) and agricultural homesteads.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA.gov) — 504 & 7(a) Florida CDCs
SBA 504 (90% LTV Owner-User Commercial) & SBA 7(a) Mixed-Use Financing
Enables business owners acquiring commercial or mixed-use assets (such as 126 Ridgewood Ave in Brandon) to purchase with as little as 10% down.
03 · Real Estate Title, Escrow & 1031 Exchange Counsel
In-house brokerage closing coordination, Board-Certified Florida Real Estate Attorneys, and IRC Section 1031 Qualified Intermediaries.
Align Right Realty Carrollwood — Title & Closing Coordination Desk
Florida Title Commitments, Municipal Lien Searches, Escrow & Remote Online Closings
On-site conference facilities, encrypted escrow wire verification, and seamless contract-to-close coordination for residential and commercial transactions.
The Florida Bar RPPTL Section Attorneys & 1031 Qualified Intermediaries
Board-Certified Real Property Counsel & IRC Section 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges
Coordinated introductions to vetted Florida real estate attorneys and 1031 intermediaries managing strict 45-day identification and 180-day exchange deadlines.
04 · Certified Home, Marine Seawall & Insurance Inspectors
Florida DBPR-licensed building inspectors and coastal marine contractors protecting buyers during residential, waterfront, and commercial due diligence.
Florida Association of Building Inspectors (FABI.org) & DBPR-Licensed Inspectors
Commercial Building Audits, 4-Point Insurance, Wind Mitigation & Thermal Imaging
State-licensed Florida inspectors (Chapter 468, F.S.) delivering same-day digital inspection reports and bindable Florida insurance mitigation forms.
Florida DEP (FloridaDEP.gov) & Licensed Tampa Bay Marine / Seawall Contractors
Seawall Cap/Tie-Back Audits, Dock Permitting & Sovereign Submerged Lands
Comprehensive marine structural inspections and dock permit verification for deepwater estates like 6100 Bahama Shores Dr S.
05 · Civil Engineering, Water Management & Land Surveying
Regional water management authorities and licensed Florida Professional Surveyors & Mappers (PSM) supporting land and commercial due diligence.
Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD / WaterMatters.org)
Environmental Resource Permits (ERP), Wetland Delineation & Floodplain Maps
Essential public regulatory data and permitting guidance for evaluating raw acreage, drainage, and commercial site development across Tampa Bay.
Florida Surveying and Mapping Society (FSMS.org) — Licensed PSM Surveyors
ALTA/NSPS Commercial Surveys, Topographic Mapping & FEMA Elevation Certificates
Direct introductions to licensed Florida Professional Surveyors and Mappers for boundary verification, acreage splits, and coastal flood certificates.
06 · Architectural Staging, 3D Media & Listing Launch Concierge
Thoughtful visual presentation and pre-list preparation that honors the unique character and community value of every Davis & Garnett property.
Stellar MLS (StellarMLS.com) & Matterport 3D Architectural Media
3D Matterport Digital Twins, Aerial Drone Cinematography & Global IDX Syndication
Full-scale digital twin walkthroughs (featured on our listings like 3037 Downan Point Dr), 4K drone video, and syndication to Realtor.com, Zillow, and Homes.com.
Davis & Garnett White-Glove Pre-List Staging & Preparation Concierge
Interior Staging, Curb-Appeal Refresh, Lighting & Editorial Launch Strategy
We treat every property—commercial or residential, big or small, land or condo—with genuine respect for the value it brings to the neighborhood and community.
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