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Clearwater & Tampa Bay Real Estate Services | People First Real Estate
Find your perfect home in Pinellas County...
John Stivey, Broker/Owner of People First Real Estate LLC, is a committed professional who can service any type of home or property sale or purchase in Florida or Georgia. Having worked in the real estate industry for decades, John and his Aussie-American veteran team have extensive experience with all facets of the real estate process to help you with your home selling, buying, or property investment needs.
“I understand that the decisions you make in real property ownership and financing may be one of the most important decisions you will make during your lifetime. I promise to listen to your concerns, guide and keep you informed every step of the way, so you do reach your goals.”

Meet The People First Real Estate Family
As a military family, we are proud to be Americans and will be proud to be your Realtor® group. With 3 decades of experience, we are your southeast regional real estate experts extending throughout Florida and Georgia. We are committed to helping you market and sell your property for top dollar or help you find your new dream home, investment, or recreational property.
We take pride upholding the highest ethical standards. Our clients can rely on us to be there every step of the way!
We Proudly Serve:
- Military families looking for a home in Florida
- First responders and their families
- Veterans and their families
Selling?
You will want to get the best price and have an action plan. Get your FREE home value assessment and Property Marketing Plan consultation.
“We wish to thank you for successfully selling our property and have no hesitation in saying WELL DONE. Your enthusiasm and up front approach was very reassuring, you said you would find a buyer within our deadline. True to your word, two weeks after listing you had our buyer and at the a price that meant there was no need to wait for any other offers.”
George & Anna Lewis
Buying?
We Service Greater Tampa Bay And The Best Of The Florida Suncoast Region. Let us help you find your ideal home!
“As this was our first home purchase, the whole home buying experience was unfamiliar to us, however your help along the way made us feel much more comfortable with the process. Bart and I were most impressed with your professionalism and most of all your approachable mannerism.”
Anna & Bart Portelli
What You Won’t Get From Us:
- Chatbots or frustrating AI scripts asking pointless questions.
- Data-harvesting from commercial sites like Zillow or Realtor.com.
- False promises or unreal sales pitches
What You Will Get From Us:
- Real people offering real service—expertise applied and focused on your needs.
- A team committed to helping you achieve your homeownership goals, no matter the challenges.
- Trusted, proven professionals who care about your financial success.
- Exclusive benefits, hands-on support, and expert guidance at every step.
- Empowerment through education—so you can take control of your future wealth.
- Access to the most accurate, up-to-date home listings.
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