Three decades
Perspective that shows up in patience and clear answers, not pressure.
About · Broker/Owner · 30 Years
I chose real estate because my mother could never buy a home when I was a child.
That's the why behind nearly three decades of helping Northeast Florida families, homeowners, agents, and investors solve real problems, not just close deals.
30 years experienceLicense BK3328013ABR · MRP · Short-sale instructor
Experience that shows up as patience and clarity.
Keith Jones Sr is the Broker/Owner of Public Services Realty (BK3328013) and a State of Florida-approved short sale instructor who has worked directly with homeowners, lenders, agents, and investors for nearly 30 years.
He is hands-on and straightforward, and he is also an ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative) and MRP (Military Relocation Professional). His focus is relationships, training, and doing business the right way.
About Keith
What Keith brings to the table.
Short-sale expertise
Florida-approved instructor; deep lender and homeowner experience.
Buyer representation
ABR-certified guidance for first-time and experienced buyers.
Military & relocation
MRP-certified, PCS- and relocation-aware.
Agent training
Brokerage leadership focused on growing people, not just pipelines.
Straight talk
Real problems, real solutions, and the truth even when it's not easy.
Work With Keith
Have a question about buying, selling, short sales, or your options?
Nearly 30 years of straight answers. No pressure, no jargon. Call or text and Keith will walk you through it.
Related
Informational only, not financial, legal, tax, or insurance advice. Confirm property-specific details with the appropriate licensed professional.
Frequently Asked Questions & Local Intelligence
Q: How do CDD fees and HOA dues affect monthly costs?
A: Community Development District (CDD) bonds finance infrastructure (roads, water parks) over 30 years and typically range from $1,800 to $2,800/yr. HOA fees cover common area maintenance. Evaluating whether CDD debt is expiring gives buyers significant leverage.
Q: What builder flex incentives are available for new construction?
A: Many builders offer incentive packages — often as rate buydowns or closing-cost credits through a preferred lender — and the amounts change month to month and community to community. Always get the current incentive sheet in writing and compare it against the total price, not in isolation. Bringing an independent buyer agent to your first visit protects your pricing rights. Homes zoned for highly rated schools often carry a price premium over otherwise comparable homes zoned elsewhere — the size of that premium shifts with the market, so compare recent sales on both sides of the boundary.
Q: What is the difference between an instant cash offer and listing on MLS?
A: A cash offer trades speed and certainty — an as-is close in days, no showings — against the open market, which usually nets more but takes longer and depends on condition, pricing and timing. Run both numbers side by side before deciding.