Built for Tampa Bay. Built to Rise.
The Rise Team is a boutique real estate team with 20+ years of experience helping discerning clients buy, sell, and invest across Tampa Bay. Led by Mike Valdes, we bring local expertise and an investor's mindset to every transaction.
We specialize in South Tampa, Westchase, Hyde Park, Davis Islands, and the entire Tampa Bay metro — and we know this market the way only someone who lives and works here truly can.
Tampa Bay's Trusted Real Estate Expert Since 2004
Mike Valdes is a licensed Florida real estate agent and founder of The Rise Team, operating under LPT Realty, LLC. With over 20 years of experience and more than 1,200 properties sold, Mike has established himself as one of Hillsborough County's most knowledgeable real estate professionals.
Mike specializes in residential home sales, land transactions, and investment property acquisitions throughout Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, South Tampa, and the broader Hillsborough County market. He brings an investor's analytical mindset to every transaction — helping clients buy, sell, and invest with confidence backed by real data.
🏡 Local First
Mike lives in South Tampa. We know which streets flood, where the best schools are, and where the market is actually heading — before the data shows up online.
📊 Investor's Mindset
We own our own investment properties in Tampa Bay. When we advise you, we're thinking about your long-term financial outcome, not just the commission.
🤝 Honest Advice
We'll tell you when a deal doesn't make sense. Our business is built on referrals, and that only happens when clients trust us completely.
⚡ Fully Prepared
Every consultation is backed by data. We come to every meeting with comps, market trends, and a plan — not just talking points.
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- Moving to Tampa Bay in 2026: Your Complete Neighborhood Guide — Which Tampa Bay neighborhood is right for you — South Tampa, Westchase, New Tampa, St. Pete, and more.
- The 7 Most Expensive Mistakes Tampa Bay Home Buyers Make — Common buyer errors in the Tampa market — and exactly how to avoid them.
- Flood Zones in Tampa Bay: What Every Buyer Must Know — FEMA flood zone guide — Zone X, AE, VE, and A explained for Tampa Bay buyers.
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