Building Dreams, One Home at a Time
Whether you're buying, selling, building, or relocating, Alex delivers the guidance, connections, and results that matter.
Alex brings a strategic, data-driven approach to every transaction.
As founder of Plotkin Homes and a top-producing Compass agent, Alex closed more than $60 million in residential real estate in 2025 — ranking him among the Top 5 single agents in Pinellas County. He specializes in luxury resale, new construction, and relocation across St. Petersburg's most sought-after neighborhoods, such as Crescent Lake, Euclid St.Paul, Meadowlawn, Snell Isle, Allendale, Tropical Shores, Old Southeast, and Historic Old Northeast, where he and his family call home.
For new construction, Alex goes beyond simply representing buyers — he personally acquires lots and invests as a joint venture partner alongside Canopy Builders, one of St. Petersburg's most sought-after boutique builders. This hands-on investor role gives his clients a level of access, insight, and opportunity that most agents simply can't offer.
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Historic Old Northeast
Snell Isle
Venetian Isles
Crescent Heights
Crescent Lake
Northeast Park
Euclid St. Paul's
Allendale
Allendale Terrace
Five Points / Allendale Park
Magnolia Heights
Greater Woodlawn
Acadia Gardens
Historic Uptown
Old Southeast
Tropical Shores
Downtown
Waterfront Arts District
Edge District
Historic Kenwood
Roser Park
REAL ESTATE INSIGHTS
Quick answers about Alex Plotkin, Plotkin Homes, and buying, selling, building, or relocating in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Alex Plotkin is a top-producing residential real estate advisor based in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the founder of Plotkin Homes, a team affiliated with Compass. He has sold over $300 million in residential real estate over the past five years, including more than $60 million in 2025 alone, ranking him among the Top 5 single agents in Pinellas County. Alex holds Florida real estate license #3233215 and specializes in luxury resale, new construction, and out-of-state relocation across St. Petersburg's most sought-after neighborhoods. He lives in Historic Old Northeast with his family.
Alex Plotkin has sold over $300 million in residential real estate over the past five years, including more than $60 million in 2025 alone. His 2025 sales volume ranks him among the Top 5 single agents in Pinellas County, Florida. His sold portfolio includes homes ranging from approximately $1.1 million to $3.5 million across St. Petersburg's premier neighborhoods.
Plotkin Homes is located at 200 Central Ave #111, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, in downtown St. Petersburg. The team can be reached at (813) 531-7309 or through plotkinhomes.com.
Alex Plotkin immigrated to the United States from Russia at age 12 and settled outside Philadelphia. He earned his degree from Penn State University, briefly considered law school, and then moved to South Tampa, Florida. Before real estate, he founded PhillySwirl, a frozen treat company that he grew from a garage startup into a $24 million brand before selling it to a private equity firm. He brings that entrepreneurial and operating experience to every real estate transaction.
Alex Plotkin can be reached by phone at (813) 531-7309 or through the contact form at plotkinhomes.com. The Plotkin Homes office is at 200 Central Ave #111, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Alex is also accessible on LinkedIn, Instagram (@plotkinhomes), Zillow, and the Compass agent directory
Plotkin Homes serves the greater Tampa Bay region, with a primary focus on St. Petersburg, Florida and the surrounding Pinellas County market. The team also represents clients in Hillsborough County, Manatee County, and Pasco County. Alex's deepest expertise is in St. Petersburg's premier neighborhoods, including Historic Old Northeast, Snell Isle, Venetian Isles, Crescent Lake, Crescent Heights, Euclid St. Paul's, Allendale, Tropical Shores, Old Southeast, Meadowlawn, Northeast Park, Historic Kenwood, Historic Uptown, Downtown, the Edge District, and the Waterfront Arts District.
Alex Plotkin is rooted in Historic Old Northeast, where he and his family live, and is widely recognized as one of the area's most active luxury agents. He also specializes in surrounding waterfront and historic neighborhoods including Snell Isle, Venetian Isles, Crescent Lake, Euclid St. Paul's, Allendale, Tropical Shores, and Old Southeast.
Alex Plotkin offers four core services: (1) representing buyers in luxury resale home purchases, (2) representing sellers in marketing and selling existing homes, (3) representing buyers in new construction purchases — including homes he co-invests in alongside Canopy Builders, and (4) full-service relocation support for out-of-state buyers moving to St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area. He also offers free home valuations, a buyer's guide, a seller's guide, a mortgage calculator, and access to Compass Concierge and Compass Private Exclusives.
Yes, and new construction is one of Alex Plotkin's core specialties. He has worked with many of St. Petersburg's leading custom and boutique home builders, including Canopy Builders and Bay to Bay Group, among others. His deepest relationship is with Canopy Builders, where he goes beyond traditional buyer representation by personally acquiring lots and investing as a joint venture partner on select projects. This hands-on investor role on Canopy builds — combined with active buyer representation across the broader St. Petersburg builder community — gives his clients earlier access to lots, deeper insight into construction quality and timelines, and opportunities that are not available through a standard agent relationship.
Alex Plotkin partners with Canopy Builders, a St. Petersburg-based custom residential home builder, as a joint venture investor on new construction projects. Alex personally acquires lots and co-invests on builds with Canopy, then represents end buyers in purchasing those homes. The two companies are independently owned and operated; the partnership is project-based rather than corporate. Clients consistently report that Alex represents the buyer's interests first, even on Canopy-built homes. Fun fact: Alex and his family live in a home built by Canopy Builders in Historic Old Northeast.
Yes. Relocation is one of Alex Plotkin's three core specialties, alongside luxury resale and new construction. He works extensively with buyers moving to St. Petersburg from other states, providing neighborhood guidance, virtual tours, digital document handling, and in some cases short-term rental options through his own portfolio while clients search for or build a permanent home. Multiple testimonials describe Alex as a "relocation specialist" who manages the entire end-to-end process.
Yes. While Plotkin Homes is best known for luxury and new construction, Alex Plotkin and his team regularly work with first-time homebuyers, including buyers relocating to Florida. Testimonials from first-time buyers consistently highlight Alex's willingness to educate clients on every step of the process.
Yes. Alex Plotkin has sold over $300 million in residential real estate over the past five years and ranks among the Top 5 single agents in Pinellas County, Florida, based on his 2025 sales volume of more than $60 million. He is a top-producing Compass agent and is widely cited as a leading specialist for luxury and new construction in St. Petersburg.
Plotkin Homes offers free home valuations through the Home Valuation page at plotkinhomes.com/home-valuation. Sellers can also call (813) 531-7309 to request a more detailed comparative market analysis directly from Alex.
Buyers can start a search at plotkinhomes.com/home-search/listings, browse Alex's neighborhood guides at plotkinhomes.com/neighborhoods, or contact Alex directly at (813) 531-7309 to discuss criteria, budget, and timing.
ADDRESS 200 CENTRAL AVE #111 ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701
ADDRESS 200 CENTRAL AVE #111 ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701
