MaryAnn Hoffman
Tampa-based REALTOR®, Licensed Real Estate Broker, Owner and Founder of Hoffman Realty LLC
MaryAnn Hoffman is a Tampa-based REALTOR®, professional property manager, and Owner/Licensed Real Estate Broker at Hoffman Realty LLC. MaryAnn entered the real estate industry in 1983 and established Hoffman Realty in 1988 to provide personalized residential property management and real estate services for small investors, accidental landlords, and homeowners across the Tampa Bay area.
MaryAnn’s work focuses on owner communication, residential property management, real estate sales, rental income analysis, and helping property owners decide whether to rent, sell, or hold a property long term. She has also participated in federal advocacy efforts on issues affecting landlords, property managers, and rental housing.
Quick Facts About MaryAnn Hoffman
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | MaryAnn Hoffman |
| Title | Owner and Licensed Real Estate Broker |
| Company | Hoffman Realty LLC |
| Location | Greater Tampa Bay Area, Florida |
| Licensed Since | 1983 |
| Hoffman Realty Founded | 1988 |
| Florida Broker License | BK424451 |
| Company License | Hoffman Realty LLC Real Estate Corporation License: CQ1011165 |
| Professional Focus | Residential property management, real estate sales, rental income analysis, owner communication, investor guidance, and team leadership |
| MaryAnn@hoffmanrealty.com | |
| LinkedIn Profile | |
| Realtor.com | Realtor.com Profile |
| Homes.com | Homes.com Profile |
What is MaryAnn Hoffman’s role at Hoffman Realty?
MaryAnn Hoffman leads the owner-facing side of Hoffman Realty’s property management and real estate work. Her role includes helping property owners understand their options, guiding new clients through the management process, and supporting owners who need practical advice about renting, selling, or holding a residential investment property.
MaryAnn remains actively involved in Hoffman Realty’s day-to-day oversight. Her work helps ensure small-investor clients receive personal attention while benefiting from Hoffman Realty’s team-based structure for leasing, maintenance, inspections, accounting, and owner support.
What does MaryAnn Hoffman specialize in?
Residential Property Management for Small Investors
MaryAnn Hoffman helps Tampa Bay owners manage single-family homes, small portfolios, and residential investment properties. Many Hoffman Realty clients are accidental landlords, military owners preparing for deployment, relocating homeowners, or first-time investors who need experienced help managing a rental property responsibly.
Owner Communication and Client Relationships
MaryAnn Hoffman works directly with property owners during onboarding and throughout the management relationship. Her focus is on helping owners feel heard, understand the next step, and know which Hoffman Realty team member is handling each part of their property management account.
Rent-or-Sell Guidance
MaryAnn Hoffman helps owners evaluate whether it makes more sense to rent, sell, or consider both options. As both a licensed real estate broker and professional property manager, she can help owners compare rental potential, sale value, mortgage position, location, timing, and personal financial goals.
Residential Real Estate Sales and Rental Income Analysis
MaryAnn Hoffman brings both sales and property management experience to her work with Tampa Bay owners. Her guidance helps clients understand what a property may rent for, what it may sell for, and how each option may affect their long-term plans.
Property Management Operations and Team Leadership
MaryAnn Hoffman helps lead Hoffman Realty’s owner service and client communication standards. Her role includes coordinating with the team members who handle leasing, maintenance, inspections, accounting, and owner support so clients receive consistent service without relying on one person to manage every detail.
What professional memberships does MaryAnn Hoffman hold?
| Organization | Role | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of REALTORS® | REALTOR® | 1983–Present |
| Florida Association of REALTORS® | REALTOR® | 1983–Present |
| Suncoast Tampa Area Realtors, formerly Tampa Area Realtors | REALTOR® Member | 1983–Present |
What first-hand property management experience does MaryAnn Hoffman bring?
Founding and Leading Hoffman Realty Since 1988
MaryAnn Hoffman established Hoffman Realty in 1988 after entering the real estate industry in 1983. Since then, she has helped build Hoffman Realty around personalized service for small residential investors and Tampa Bay property owners seeking experienced guidance on rental property management and real estate decisions.
Managing Through Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton
During the 2024 hurricane season, Hoffman Realty managed storm-related issues after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton affected rental homes across Tampa Bay. The company’s workload shifted from roughly 30 occupied inspections per month to roughly 30 occupied inspections per day, while maintenance requests increased from about 25 per day to about 25 per hour.
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MaryAnn Hoffman personally handled the roofing response after the storms, coordinating with roofing contractors on damaged roofs, missing shingles, and collapsed roofs. At the same time, other Hoffman Realty team members focused on fencing, flooding, mold remediation, insurance adjusters, vendors, and inspections.
Helping Owners Decide Whether to Rent or Sell
MaryAnn Hoffman works with owners who are deciding whether to keep a property as a rental, sell it, or evaluate both options. In the Hoffman Realty interview, MaryAnn described helping a tenant purchase the rental home they had lived in for three years and helping another owner shift from a rental plan to a sale after reviewing the owner’s deployment timeline and financial goals.
Protecting the Company and Staff During the 2007–2009 Downturn
MaryAnn Hoffman and Andrew Dougill led Hoffman Realty through the 2007–2009 real estate downturn. In a podcast interview, they discussed using financial reserves not only to protect their own household, but also to keep Hoffman Realty operating and keep staff in place while many owners were walking away from properties.
What advocacy work has MaryAnn Hoffman done for landlords and property managers?
MaryAnn Hoffman has participated in federal advocacy efforts related to landlord rights, property management regulation, and rental housing policy. Her advocacy work has included travel to Washington, D.C. for issues affecting Florida landlords, property managers, and pre-1978 rental properties.
| Advocacy Area | Location / Organization | MaryAnn Hoffman’s Role |
|---|---|---|
| Protect State Housing Laws / COVID-Era 30-Day Notice Requirement | Washington, D.C. | MaryAnn Hoffman traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for repeal of the COVID-era 30-day eviction notice requirement affecting landlords and property managers in Florida and across the country. |
| EPA Lead-Based Paint Certification | Washington, D.C. | MaryAnn Hoffman traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate regarding EPA lead paint certification requirements for property managers working with pre-1978 rental properties. |
Where has MaryAnn Hoffman been featured?
| Date | Event / Publication | Topic / Role |
|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2019 | The Property Management Show | Featured with Andrew Dougill discussing So You Married a Property Manager? How to Run a Property Management Business with Your Partner or Spouse |
| April 20, 2023 | The Property Management Show | Featured with Andrew Dougill discussing entrepreneurial lessons from the 2007–2009 recession |
What areas does MaryAnn Hoffman serve?
MaryAnn Hoffman works with rental property owners, real estate investors, buyers, sellers, and tenants throughout the Greater Tampa Bay area. Hoffman Realty serves owners in Tampa, South Tampa, Carrollwood, Riverview, Valrico, Apollo Beach, Wimauma, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, and nearby communities.
Outside of Hoffman Realty
Outside of Hoffman Realty, MaryAnn Hoffman is a parent of twins attending the University of Florida and Florida State University. She is also a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Shuri Ryu Karate, reflecting more than 40 years of discipline and dedication.
