Property Management in Wesley Chapel, FL and Surrounding Areas

L. Michelle Pentifallo - President

First in Real Estate Services is owned and operated by L. Michelle Pentifallo, a licensed Real Estate Broker. Since 2003, Ms. Pentifallo has led a team of realtors who each have over 20 years of experience in Florida real estate.

Michelle began her career in real estate as an assistant to the top producing team at FIRST in Real Estate in Tampa, Florida. Soon after obtaining her real estate license she was drawn to the property management side of real estate, and began specializing in property management in 2003. She quickly advanced to Head Property Manager as a top producer. She also managed the office, handling all administrative and personnel issues.

Sought after in the industry, Michelle joined Exit Realty/Southern Heritage to manage the office and expand their property management division.

In 2007, Michelle partnered with First in Property Management, a DBA of First in Real Estate. Her company started at 28 units in a small office and grew to 100 in the first year. After her partner retired Michelle earned her Broker's license in 2009 and, as the sole broker, is currently managing over 200 properties in a 1200 square foot facility with a full staff. First in Property Management is now a DBA of First In Real Estate Services, Inc.
Michelle credits her success to her belief in God and the talents and gifts He's given her. She is an excellent communicator, providing customer service with care and concern (compassion, empathy) while protecting the needs of her owners and tenants. Of special note is the referral business Michelle receives from owners with multiple properties referring their family and friends to local realtors referring their property management business; including Keller Williams, Coldwell Banker, Exit Realty and Remax.

Prior to Real Estate, Michelle was a manager in the grocery industry for Publix & Kash & Karry. She also had her own home – based business while her children were little. She is currently a Leader in the community working with her home based church Branch of Christ with a passion for Kallah, and Arco Marketplace. Michelle is very involved with her husband Joe who is a leader in the community as a manager for Publix. She has two children Lauren and Collin and two granddaughters Aria Bel and Abree Ana as well as two Grandsons Alessio and Aero.

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