“I built Austen Wood Realty on a simple belief: real estate decisions shouldn’t feel like a high pressure sales pitch. My job isn’t to sell you a home, it’s to give you the honest facts so you can make the right move for you.” – Tim
Helping buyers and sellers make confident real estate decisions in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County and the greater Tampa Bay area
No two moves are the same. You may be weighing upsizing, downsizing, a second home, a move closer to family, financing, a condo, a 55+ community, or the practicalities of selling a home you have inherited or owned for years. The guidance you receive should fit the decisions you are actually making.
Straightforward advice: Get clear answers, an honest perspective, and no pressure, so you can make decisions that feel right for you and your circumstances.
Local market insight: Understand what is happening in your neighborhood, what it may mean for your plans, and where the real opportunities or risks may be.
Condo and community research: Look beyond the listing. Get help evaluating buildings, fees, reserves, assessments, rules, location, and the details that can shape your day to day experience and long term value.
Clear pricing guidance: Whether you are buying or selling, use current local data and real comparable properties to make a pricing decision you feel confident about.
A plan tailored to you: Know what to do first, what to expect next, and which decisions need your attention, without feeling overwhelmed by the process.
Find the guidance that fits your next move
Buying a Home
Buying a home is exciting, but it can feel like there is a lot to get right. Understand the process, evaluate homes with confidence, and make a strong, informed offer. Get clear guidance through inspections, appraisal, financing, negotiations, and the final steps to closing.
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Selling a Home
Selling a home involves more than putting it on the market. Prepare for sale, price, market, and negotiate with a strategy built around your property and your goals. From reviewing offers and managing contingencies to navigating inspections, appraisal, and closing, get steady guidance throughout the transaction.
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Understanding Condos
A condo decision is about more than the individual home. Get practical insight into buildings, association finances, fees, reserves, assessments, rules, and the available choices in the area, so you know what you are buying into.
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Following the Local Market
The market data matters when it is explained clearly. Follow local updates that help you understand what the numbers may mean for your home, your timing, and your next move.
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July 2026 InsightsGuidance you can feel confident in
A successful move is about more than getting to the closing table. It is about understanding the process, being prepared for the decisions ahead, and knowing your interests are being carefully represented throughout.
Read what past clients say about working with Tim, explore recent local results, and see the focused local expertise behind the guidance.
A Smooth, Professional Sale
“I expected the selling process to be stressful, but Tim made all those worries disappear. He was incredibly patient and strategic.”
— Fred B., Tarpon Springs
Clear Advice, Excellent Result
“This is the second time using Tim Wood as our Realtor. His demeanor and professionalism is to be admired.”
— L & P., Pinellas Park
Local expertise. Clear perspective. Your interests first. Tim Wood is a broker owner with 10 years serving St. Petersburg and Pinellas County. He brings research, market knowledge, and honest perspective to help you make a well informed decision, without pressure or sales talk.
The approach is simple: listen carefully, explain the options clearly, and keep your interests at the center of the process.
Planning a move? Start with a straightforward conversation
Whether you are ready to act or still weighing your options, it can help to talk through your situation with someone who knows the local market and will give you a clear, honest perspective.
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