Tampa Bay Real Estate Advisor License ID: SL3596337Most people enter a real estate decision without the full picture. They have partial information, an agent with an agenda, and no one in their corner asking what they actually want out of this. The result is money left on the table, choices made under pressure, and an unsettling feeling afterward about whether they made the right call.
That is the problem I built my practice to solve.
I am Kirby Drake, a Real Estate Advisor with Engel & Völkers South Tampa, serving St. Petersburg and the Greater Tampa Bay area. I have lived here for over 25 years, which means I understand this market at a neighborhood level - not from a data screen, but from the ground.
Before anything is decided, my clients have the complete picture. The data. The risks. The alternatives. I do not push toward a transaction. I help people understand exactly where they stand so that whatever they decide, they decide it with clarity and confidence - and the outcome actually serves them, not just the deal.
Most agents tell you what you want to hear. I would rather tell you what you need to know.
+1(813) 702-2363 kirby.drake@engelvoelkers.com724 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33609, USA
https://kirbydrakerealtor.com/
List Your Home With Confidence.
Elevated Presentation That Commands Attention
Professional staging guidance, editorial-quality photography, and curated marketing ensure your home stands out both online and in person. Each property is presented with intention - highlighting what today’s Tampa Bay buyers value most.
Strategic Pricing Backed by Local Insight
Every listing begins with a data-driven market analysis that goes beyond comps. I evaluate neighborhood trends, buyer behavior, and market timing to position your home competitively - maximizing exposure and minimizing days on market.
Clear, Consistent Communication
Every transaction gets my full attention. You'll always know where things stand, what comes next, and what it means for you. Responsiveness and transparency aren't extras. They're the foundation of a strong relationship.
Premier Neighborhoods
Featured Listings
5 Beds6 Baths6,833 SqFt
4555 W SWANN AVE, Tampa, FL 33609
Listed by Nikki Franklin, LLC ENGEL & VOLKERS SOUTH TAMPA
5 Beds7 Baths4,552 SqFt
478 BOSPHOROUS AVE, Tampa, FL 33606
Listed by Jeramiah Bustin ENGEL & VOLKERS SOUTH TAMPA
6 Beds6 Baths4,441 SqFt
11 FORMOSA AVE, Tampa, FL 33606
Listed by Jeramiah Bustin ENGEL & VOLKERS SOUTH TAMPA
5 Beds5 Baths4,069 SqFt
816 TARAY DE AVILA, Tampa, FL 33613
Listed by Letitia Baldauf ENGEL & VOLKERS SOUTH TAMPA
What Clients Say
Anthony James
Daniela La Rocca
P Crumpley
