Hi, I'm Michelle.

FEEL AT HOME IN
TAMPA BAY

A Tampa Realtor® and 35-year local helping families relocate and find the neighborhood that truly fits their life. Because home is more than the house.

Michelle Babbino
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YOUR LOCAL, FOR REAL

I’ve called the Tampa area home for over 35 years, a proud USF alum now raising my own family in Land O’ Lakes. Most days you’ll find me at the ice rink for my daughters, but I know every corner of this bay.

I’ve been helping families across Tampa Bay buy and sell since 2005, thinking beyond square footage and into lifestyle, because buying a home isn’t just about the house. It’s about the life around it.

2005

Selling since

35+

Years in Tampa Bay

USF

Proud alum

Michelle Babbino

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Wesley Chapel
FAST-GROWING

Wesley Chapel

Land O' Lakes
WHERE I LIVE

Land O' Lakes

Lutz
ESTABLISHED + WOODED

Lutz

Odessa
ACREAGE + LUXURY

Odessa

Trinity
GOLF + GATED

Trinity

Dade City
HISTORIC SMALL-TOWN

Dade City

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“We had a great experience working with Michelle! She truly cares about her clients and works hard for them. She was very knowledgeable and reliable. It was a pleasure to work with her and we are happy to be in our new home. She is professional, kind, honest, and funny too. I would highly recommend her to family and friends!”

Julie C.