Bobby Poth

Mainframe Real Estate

22 Years of Experience

(26)

$15M

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$539.4K

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL Pinellas Park, FL Riverview, FL Saint Petersburg, FL Seminole, FL

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About Bobby Poth

Bobby Poth is one of the top-rated real estate agents in St. Petersburg, Florida and the greater Tampa Bay area, with more than 20 years of experience and over $150 million in closed real estate sales. Known for his concierge-level service, market expertise, and results-driven approach, Bobby specializes in luxury homes, waterfront properties, condos, investment properties, and residential real estate throughout St. Pete, Tampa Bay, and Pinellas County.

As a St. Petersburg native and trusted Tampa Bay Realtor, Bobby offers clients unmatched local knowledge, strategic marketing expertise, and personalized guidance throughout every stage of the buying and selling process. Whether working with first-time homebuyers, luxury home sellers, LGBTQ clients, or seasoned real estate investors, Bobby and his team are known for delivering exceptional service, strong negotiation skills, and a highly responsive client experience.

Bobby holds several prestigious industry designations, including Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS Guild Elite), Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource (SFR), and the National Association of Realtors' Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) endorsement. He is also a licensed real estate instructor and co-founder of an online real estate school, reflecting his ongoing commitment to education, professionalism, and leadership within the real estate industry.

Before helping launch the Tampa Bay market for Mainframe Real Estate, Bobby was the owner and broker of the boutique firm Poth & Associates. In 2019, he transitioned the company to Mainframe Real Estate to provide clients with elevated marketing, innovative technology, and a modern real estate experience designed for today's competitive housing market.

Bobby is widely recognized as a leading LGBTQ-friendly Realtor in St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay. A longtime advocate for equality and inclusion, he has served as Chair of Equality Florida's St. Pete Gala, Co-Chair of Diversity & Inclusion for the St. Petersburg Young Professionals Executive Board, and has participated in community panels focused on the importance of LGBTQ businesses and leadership in Tampa Bay. His inclusive, client-focused approach has made him a trusted resource for LGBTQ homebuyers and sellers across the region.

Throughout his career, Bobby has been nominated multiple times for Watermark's Favorite Real Estate Agent, Creative Loafing's Best of the Bay for Best Real Estate Agent, and Tampa Bay Times' Best of the Best Realtor awards. He was also recognized with a nomination for the St. Pete Chamber's Good Burger Award for community leadership and service.

A passionate supporter of the local community, Bobby donates a portion of every commission to nonprofit organizations serving the Tampa Bay area. He currently lives in Greater Pinellas Point and continues to help clients buy and sell homes throughout St. Petersburg, Gulfport, Tierra Verde, Snell Isle, Old Northeast, Downtown St. Pete, and the greater Tampa Bay region.

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Credentials

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Real Estate - Florida - # BK3099834

Designation

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Specialist

At Home with Diversity

CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist)

SFR (Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource)

Broker / Associate Broker

REALTOR

Specialties

Buyer's Agent
Investment Properties
Listing Agent
Luxury Specialist
Relocation

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Bobby Poth's Reviews & Ratings

26 Reviews

(4.8/5)

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Excellent negotiator
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Russellwyland

Review for Member: Bobby Poth

May 28, 2025

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I cannot sing the praises of Bobby Poth and his team at Mainframe loud enough. After two years of looking on both Florida coasts (including serious flirtations with both Pompano Beach and Venice Beach), we fell in love with the Clearwater/St. Petersburg. Bobby came highly recommended to us by another realtor, but we really didnt know anything about him. From our first conversation, he seemed to aEURoeget us.aEUR? He wasnt just interested in all the usual things, but he clearly wanted to identify what we needed to thrive and find joy. The materials that he prepared for our search were superlativeaEUR|complete, organized, and well researched. We spent 2.5 days crisscrossing the two cities, taking in Bobbies aEURoemasterclassaEUR? on the area (he is a native of St. Pete, which really helped us). We ultimately found a place that was perfect. We arent experienced with real estate, but Bobby carefully walked us through the buying process, so it was far less daunting. Everything seemed to be moving along perfectly. Then, at the 11th hour, we hit a snag between the underwriter and the condo association. With the deal seemingly dying before our eyes and lots of people panicking, Bobby calmly found a way through with another underwriter. He is a true miracle worker. We now have a place that we adore at a price we adore. I look back at the entire buying process, and I cant believe how lucky we were to have had Bobby at our sides. His knowledge, preparation, and real estate savvy cant be beat. Oh, and did I mention that he is an extremely nice guy? He is funny, well-spoken, and genuinely kind. And his teamaEUR"particularly Alex Clarke and Rachel BivensaEUR"are equally amazing. A++ (and there is no grade inflation hereaEUR|Bobby earned every bit of this praise)

Zuser20161122081546537

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March 26, 2025

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After a less-than-ideal experience with a prior realtor, Bobby and Alex stepped in and provided incredible expertise and client service, quickly getting our home sold and helping us find our next place. Couldn't recommend them enough.

Gkforeman4

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August 28, 2024

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I cannot recommend Bobby and his business partner Alex enough. I just went through a sale and purchase with them representing me. Let me just tell you, if you're considering buying or selling (or even renting), do yourself a favor and give them a call. The process of buying/selling is never fun but they made it such an easy and seamless experience. From advisement on prepping a home for sale (and making it look like a magazine home, literally) to negotiations, and everything else that the process brings, they are on their game. Every single little detail is attended to before you even need to think about it. They are kind, fun, professional, and simply put - just really good at what they do.

Bpeak141

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July 25, 2024

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We could not have asked for a better selling experience and we owe that all to Bobby. The entire process was a 5 star experience because he went above and beyond every step of the way to ensure we were in the best position to sell our home quickly and at the price we wanted. Were so glad we chose to work with Bobby for this selling adventure.

Dgliem0

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June 19, 2024

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This is a review of both Bobby Poth and Alex Clark since they work as a team. From presale research and home valuation, house prep and staging, to closing, they go above and beyond what other realtors offer. Throughout the entire process, there was no question they could not answer or problem they couldn't help solve. And no fees for services that many realtors often charge extra, like staging. Their relationships with contractors and other tradesmen were especially valuable as we worked to get the house ready for sale. Because of their knowledge of the market and thorough approach to home valuation, we were confident we priced our home appropriately. Results: We had multiple offers on the house the first day on the market and sold for listing price. We didnt have to suffer through price reductions and weeks of open houses and showings. Hire Bobby and Alex to sell your home. You'll be happy you did.

Robrhall

Review for Member: Bobby Poth

March 31, 2023

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I met Bobby in February 2023 as I was beginning to search for a home in St. Petersburg, FL; Bobby was referred to me by a friend who had a great experience with Bobby. From the moment we met, I knew Bobby was the right fit. He was patient, understanding, and a teacher. As a new buyer in FL, there were many things I needed to learn as my search began. Bobby walked me through the market and helped me to ensure my expectations were clear. Soon after I met Bobby, I was introduced to Alex. We too had a great connection. Not only did I get one expert in my search, but I got TWO! Bobby and Alex are the DREAM TEAM! Their support, commitment, and follow-through are unlike any other. They were able to help me find and close on the perfect house, the perfect location, and everything on my wish list. The cherry on top was that I walked into thousands of dollars in equity based on their masterful negotiation skills and a punch list of items that the sellers had resolved and paid for.

ZachOstroff

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August 22, 2020

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Bobby Poth was a pleasure to work with - exceptionally knowledgeable, helpful, and proactive. Bobby made the process of buying our new home and selling our previous home simple and straightforward. Compared to previous realtors where we ended up finding properties ourselves, Bobby just NAILED our preferences - often sending us the exact properties we were bookmarking online to send to him!

Adlai G.

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August 12, 2020

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My partner and I first started to explore a move to St. Petersburg with Bobby nearly two years ago. Over that time, we made several visits to St. Petersburg to learn more about the market, look at properties, and get a better sense of what St. Petersburg is like. In spades, Bobby delivered on all three. He was most gracious about his time - we explored properties from North to South, East to West. Bobby was forthright about the market. Never once did it feel like a sale! And, what made it most personal were social introductions he made to people living here and simply staying in regular touch while we were back at home. This June, we came to St. Petersburg to give the city a true test-drive. We picked-up the house-hunt again with Bobby, honing in on the one area that caught our hearts - the Pink Streets! Luck would have it that a house we liked from the outside was now on the market. Bobby rolled up his sleeves to help us land this home, from arranging inspections to introducing us to contractors, and most importantly, negotiating a price that really worked for us. Six-weeks later, we were home-owners! His attention to detail did not stop there. As new residents to St Petersburg, we needed introductions to the folks who would help us care for the house - lawn keepers, pest control, pool, interior designers, a/c, plumbers, roofers, etc. Within a week of closing - it feels as if we have lived in St. Petersburg forever, surrounded by those who will help us care for the house. Both my partner and I would encourage anyone interested in purchasing a home in the St. Petersburg area to work with Bobby. His knowledge, experience, and most importantly, personal care have truly helped us to find our forever-home and to make St. Petersburg our home.

Hilton J.

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May 2, 2020

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A long-time, successful pillar of the St. Pete business community recommended Bobby Poth to me and am I ever glad he did. The reasons are many but the bottom line is he sold my condo blazingly fast, at not much cost to me, and yielding me far more return than I expected. Bobby knows what hes doing. I decided in advance that I would, so far as possible, do whatever he told me to do. He set a good price. There were some repairs he wanted, but not as many as I feared, nor were the costs as bad as I expected since he has a crew of regular repair persons, cleaners, and painters he uses routinely. He wanted all my stuff out, so I did that. After all my stuff was in storage and the repairs, cleaning, and painting doneaEUR"all without me having to lift a finger--he put in his own staging furniture. When I saw the photos I was overwhelmedaEUR|I would have bought that place in a heartbeat! Well, someone did! After it had been advertised for only three days there was an offer that proved to be productive, the whole while until the closing nibbles kept coming in. I was terrified of selling my condo. I neednt have been. Hire Bobby. Do what he tells you. It will sell.

Amyborden639

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March 30, 2020

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Bobby was extremely professional and made buying our home a breeze. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area. He was always prompt with any questions we had. I highly recommend Bobby if u want the best and easiest real estate experience.

Mattgreetham

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March 30, 2020

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We didnt want a real estate agent until we met Bobby. He is very knowledgeable about the area and very good at his job! He negotiated a great price on our new home and sold our old home within 2 weeks...and above asking price. He worked tirelessly for us and well never use anyone else!

User1590720

Review for Member: Bobby Poth

November 7, 2019

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Fantastic service and amazingly helpful. Bobby was the best asset to have when buying my first house. He has a true commitment to his clients and a knack for solving any unforeseen complications.

JohnPDanler

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May 7, 2019

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Bobby sold my condo for me. I needed some repairs to get the property ready for sale and he coordinated getting all the work done. When the seller wanted additional repairs, he also coordinated that. He was able to negotiate down the cost of some items and buyer requests. All I had to do what write checks and sign papers. Very easy process.

Carolyn M.

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February 9, 2019

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Bobby and Stephanie were extremely professional, experienced, and responsive - I particularly benefitted from his excellent advice when navigating through multiple indecisive buyers. He had great tact and skill in negotiating for the very best deal for me. I plan to use him again when I'm ready to buy my next property.

Jonathan P.

Review for Member: Bobby Poth

August 16, 2018

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I have worked with Bobby to find three properties in St. Petersburg. He was always available, always on time and once we put an offer in I knew we would come away happy because he just has this negotiating knack that would make a poker player blush. Highly recommend using him to find your dream home or a fantastic rental property!

Eo11661

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August 15, 2018

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We have worked with Bobby Poth and his firm and found him to be professional, caring and totally committed to his clients. He is wonderful to work with! Great communication and follow up. He found exactly the property I was looking for

HopeEternal

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August 14, 2018

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I am so THANKFUL for Bobby's help in figuring out what to do with our house. We didn't know whether to keep our house and rent it or go ahead and sell while the market is still so good. Bobby spent two hours with us at the house and shared his expertise and recommendations. He was so honest with his evaluation of not only the market, but also in consideration of our long-term goals. Based on that evaluation and advice, we decided to keep the house and rent it out. I know it would have benefitted him to get the listing to sell, but he put our interests first. The next time we need a realtor, we're calling Bobby. We recommend him without reservation.

Josh M.

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August 14, 2018

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I have worked with Bobby on several occasions. Every time he has been professional and provided exemplary service. He is attentive, prompt, and knowledgeable. I will only continue to work with Bobby on buying and listing both my personal and rental properties.

Zuser20160825093159900

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August 13, 2018

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I am newly looking for a home in St. Pete/ Tampa and a trusted friend referred me to Bobby. I don't live locally and having a knowledgeable expert was really key to me. Bobby jumped on a call with me and we discussed my needs, budget, etc. We were very thorough. He assured me the qualities I wanted in a home needed understanding of the area, it required more finesse than the automatic search engine, and that he would be able to send me homes catered to my needs. He told me of successful past wins for clients and his wealth of experience. I stepped away from the call reassured. Fast forward to over two weeks since that conversation and I still have not received a single listing from him (I do not count the auto newsletter everyday, unfiltered). I also reached out to him with interest in a specific house and asked for comps of the area so that I could connect with a builder to discuss work and budget. The builder and I have already connected multiple times, he has gone to site, and assessed the house for me. Meanwhile, It's been 6 days and I still have not received the comps on this house from Bobby. I have to proactively engage him in all correspondences. Lovely on the phone but is not responsive and does not get the job done.

Ej D.

Review for Member: Bobby Poth

February 21, 2018

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My aunt and uncle were selling their Florida condo, and I knew they needed someone that would offer market expertise for the area as well as compassion throughout the process of selling their home of 40 years. Bobby Poth was extremely knowledgeable in the area and offered great suggestions for them to get their condo ready to sell. He also exhibited patience in their needs, responding to their calls and respecting their occasional need to slow down and pause. His personality and leadership helped to put my aunt and uncle at ease in the sale of their home and we enjoyed working with him.

Zuser20140928162842872

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August 8, 2017

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What can I say? The correct phrase to describe Bobby is "One of a Kind." I have worked on multiple deals with Bobby as his preferred insurance agent and can say that Bobby is one of the most detail oriented, attentive and knowledgably realtors that I have worked with. When I think St. Pete real estate, I think Bobby Poth!

Canaan M.

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May 5, 2017

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Working with Bobby to purchase my first home was seamless, smooth, and very quick. Bobby ensured I understood every step of the process, and he immediately connected me to professionals to assist with inspections, mortgage shopping, home insurance, home warranty, etc. All the things I didn't realize I needed to think about, Bobby already had it covered and a large network of professionals on speed dial to call and assist with each step of the process. He also made sure I found a house that appropriately fit my budget, lifestyle, and family. I couldn't think of a more pleasant buying experience than this, even for such a large lifetime investment, Bobby made it as simple and quick as possible. The home I purchased had over 9 offers within the first two days on the market. While I offered above asking price, it was not the highest offer the seller received. But Bobby managed to put together a deal and negotiated well enough to entice the seller to accept my offer above the many other offers she had. He did so by presenting a competitive package that took into account more than just the price, but he expedited the timeline and found a lender that offered financial incentives for the seller. Overall, he put together a deal that stood out amongst the crowd. You want Bobby on your side of any residential real estate deal!

Hayden T.

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April 12, 2017

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When I contacted Bobby to help in my search for a new house (my first house), he not only provided me with knowledge about the area, but with knowledge about the home buying process in general. His experience shows in the way he is able to turn what can be a stressful event, into a fulfilling one. Moreover, I was under a very strict timeframe to get into a new home (under 30 days), and Bobby dropped everything to show me dozens of properties over the course a few evenings and weekends. He also has a tremendous network and team of mortgage brokers, inspectors and other professionals that are easy to work with.

Bradley H.

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March 28, 2017

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Bobby has helped not only me, but a couple others I've referred to him search for the perfect home in this very challenging market. Whether it's been navigating through home buyer programs or knowing realistic comps in a neighborhood of interestaEUR"Bobby's knowledge of what is happening in the real estate market and specific areas of St. Pete is outstanding. His determination to navigate a deal or work through any last minute issues that have come up in closings for my referrals has been never ending.

Mlong769

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March 23, 2017

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Our non-profit was searching for transition homes for youth in our care that required specific zoning and land use approval. Realtors aren't land use lawyers. But somehow, Bobby Poth quickly became an expert in city zoning and land use regulations and developed many creative solutions that we would not have thought of on our own. We visited more than 40 homes together, and for nearly two months he sent a daily email with new listings that just hit the market. He simply never missed a beat. What is most impressive was Bobby's dedication to our mission, not his commission. He genuinely cared about our work with juvenile offenders and sought to authentically support us. Bobby has since become a great friend. There is no one I trust more than Bobby to faithfully handle all of our organization's, and my personal, real estate needs. Thank you Bobby!

Long M.

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June 21, 2016

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Answered Questions

What are some questions you wish you asked when buying your first home?

These are some good questions to ask: Do you have experience representing buyers and sellers in the neighborhoods I'm looking at? Do you have experience representing buyers and sellers with the sale or purchase of homes similar to the homes I will be looking at? Can I preview your Buyer Representation Agreement now? Followed by, what fees do you charge? How are you compensated? What happens if a Seller is not willing to cover your entire fee? Do you have a list of preferred lenders that I can speak with? Do you have any past customers or clients who would be willing to speak to me about their experience with you?

Answered by Bobby Poth | Springfield | 777 Views | Working With an Agent | 7 months ago

Who has responsibility of tree near my property?

The answer to this is going to vary state by state. For example, in Florida the tree is the responsiblity of the person whose property it is located on. However, if your neighbor's tree branches are encroaching on your property you may trim and maintain them. If their tree falls on your property, the damage would fall under your insurance policy. Recently Florida tried passing a law that would have made propery damage from a neighbor's tree the neighbor's responsibility, but the legislature did not pass it. I would speak to an attorney in your state.

Answered by Bobby Poth | Knoxville | 790 Views | Working With an Agent | 7 months ago

Should I waive the home inspection to make my offer stronger?

ABSOLUTELY NOT! There are many other ways to make your offer competitive, including a very short inspection period. There are so many unknowns and for most buyers waiving an inspection would be a tremendous risk.

Answered by Bobby Poth | Des Moines | 248 Views | Working With an Agent | 7 months ago