How we work

A house is usually the largest asset a family in St. Johns County will ever move. We treat it that way. David and Claudia Ashworth work as one team: one set of numbers, one recommendation, no surprise pitch at the kitchen table.

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What you can hold us to

  • We tell you what we actually think. If the house is not ready, the STR math is thin, or the offer is the one to take, we say so.
  • Your net comes first. We do not steer you toward the path that is easiest for us to close.
  • We will not take a listing at a number we cannot defend. A high ask that dies in week two costs you more than a hard conversation on day one.
  • Money and paper are explained before you sign. Who pays what, what is negotiable, and what happens if the deal breaks.
  • Conflicts get named without you fishing for them. Dual agency, a referral fee, a personal or family interest in the property — you hear it from us first.
  • We advise. We do not corner you. You get time and a clear recommendation. The decision stays yours.
  • You know how to reach us. You will have our real numbers and when we are available, including evenings when a contract is live.
  • We will protect the next step even if it ends the relationship. If you should wait, walk, or use another specialist, we will say that.
  • We hold the same line when nobody is watching. Prep, pricing, and negotiation do not change because a camera is off.
  • We do not inflate the scoreboard. Years in the business, sides closed, and results stay accurate.

Buyers and hosts get the same standard

Relocating to St. Augustine or buying a coastal rental is not a different set of ethics. Claudia stages what is true about the house. Spanish-speaking clients get the full picture, not a shorter version.

Ask us these at the first meeting

How would you price this, and what sold to support it? What do I pay you, and what does the other side pay? When are you a dual agent? What would make you tell me not to list, or not to buy? If the answer is vague, keep interviewing.

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David & Claudia Ashworth · Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty
(904) 909-8904 · dashworth@cbvfl.com · ashworthluxury.com
105 Nature Walk Parkway, Suite 110, St. Augustine, FL 32092 · FL Lic. 3548660 · Se habla español