Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Tampa Bay Real Estate Partner Since 1968
Kilgore Real Estate is a family-owned and operated boutique brokerage serving Eastern Hillsborough County since 1968. As one of the oldest real estate offices in the region, we combine over five decades of experience with personalized service, treating every client like family. Our team of native agents brings deep local market expertise, ensuring clients receive tailored guidance for residential, commercial, industrial, and land transactions. We prioritize quality over quantity, maintaining a reputation built on ethical dealings, confidentiality, and a long-term commitment to client satisfaction. Our success stems from a philosophy that values relationships over individual deals, fostering generations of repeat business.With specialized knowledge in large acreage and commercial properties, we offer creative solutions and resourceful strategies to meet diverse real estate needs. Our brokers hold active Florida licenses and affiliations with professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors. We serve communities across Brandon, Dover, Lithia, Plant City, Riverview, Seffner, Tampa, and Valrico, providing comprehensive property management services alongside sales. Our technology-driven approach ensures clients stay informed with real-time market updates and virtual tour options. This blend of tradition, expertise, and innovation positions us as trusted advisors in the Tampa Bay real estate market.
Services
Residential Properties
Commercial Properties
Vacant Land
Property Management
Real Estate Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1968 with multi-generational real estate expertise
- Native agents with deep local market knowledge across Tampa Bay
- Ethical dealings and confidentiality prioritized in every transaction
- Personalized service treating clients like family, not just customers
- Specialized experience in large acreage and commercial properties
Services
Residential Properties
We specialize in residential property transactions across Tampa Bay, offering expert guidance for buyers and sellers. Our agents provide market analysis, virtual tours, and negotiation support to ensure optimal outcomes. With deep local knowledge, we help clients find homes in communities like Brandon, Lithia, and Valrico.
Commercial Properties
Our commercial real estate services cater to investors and businesses seeking office spaces, retail locations, and industrial properties. We offer market insights, lease analysis, and transaction management tailored to commercial needs across Hillsborough County.
Vacant Land
We facilitate vacant land transactions for residential development, investment, or agricultural use. Our team provides acreage evaluations, zoning information, and market positioning strategies to maximize value for buyers and sellers in Tampa Bay.
Property Management
Our property management solutions include tenant screening, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting for residential and commercial landlords. We ensure properties in Brandon, Riverview, and Tampa maintain value through proactive oversight.
Virtual Tours
We offer virtual tour technology for remote property exploration, enabling clients to view homes and commercial spaces digitally. This service provides convenient access to listings while maintaining detailed visual documentation for informed decisions.
People
Leland Byrd
Broker/Owner
With over 50 years in real estate since 1971, Leland specializes in large acreage and commercial properties. A Tampa Bay native, he holds a Florida Broker license and Realtor Emeritus status with the Greater Tampa Realtor Association.
Lesley Byrd Grygiel
Real Estate Broker
A third-generation real estate professional since 1997, Lesley leverages her Hillsborough County expertise and USF education to serve Lithia-area clients. She holds a Florida Broker license and actively engages in community development.
John E. Grygiel
Real Estate Broker
With 20+ years in real estate and technology consulting, John focuses on transactions and operations. A USF graduate and Florida Broker license holder, he combines tech expertise with local market knowledge for client solutions.
Glenn Schneider
Real Estate Broker
A lifelong Florida resident, Glenn brings engineering and construction expertise from his 30-year career at Tampa Electric. He holds a Florida Contractor license and applies technical precision to real estate transactions and community projects.
Gatlin Grygiel
Real Estate Sales Associate
Third-generation agent Gatlin combines finance studies at USF with local market insights. Specializing in Tampa's urban properties, he offers fresh perspectives while upholding the family's tradition of ethical, client-focused service.
Questions
How can I check my property's current market value?
Use our 'What's My Property Worth' tool on our website for an instant valuation estimate based on recent sales data.
Do you offer virtual property showings?
Yes, we provide virtual tours for most listed properties to accommodate remote buyers and sellers.
What areas do you primarily serve?
We specialize in Eastern Hillsborough County, including Brandon, Lithia, Plant City, Riverview, and Tampa.
Are your agents licensed in Florida?
All our brokers and associates hold active Florida Real Estate licenses with professional certifications.
How do I receive alerts for new listings?
Sign up for our New Listing Notifications service to get hourly updates on new properties and price changes.
What property types do you handle?
We manage residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant land transactions alongside property management services.
