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Alex Plotkin

Alex Plotkin

Alex Plotkin

Alex Plotkin's path to becoming one of St. Petersburg's most trusted real estate advisors is anything but ordinary — and that's exactly what makes him different.
 
At 12 years old, Alex immigrated to the United States from Russia, settling outside Philadelphia with nothing but drive and determination. After earning his degree from Penn State and a brief flirtation with law school, he packed up and moved to South Tampa with a close friend and a big dream. That dream became PhillySwirl — a frozen treat company he built from a garage startup into a $24 million household brand, eventually selling it to a private equity firm. The lesson he carried out of that chapter: outwork everyone, know your market better than anyone, and never stop showing up for the people counting on you. That same philosophy defines Plotkin Homes today.
 
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, including 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.
 
Alex brings a strategic, data-driven approach to every transaction — backed by 30+ years of local market knowledge, deep builder relationships, and the kind of hands-on investment experience that only comes from building something of your own. Whether you're buying, selling, building, or relocating, Alex delivers the guidance, connections, and results that matter.

Contact Details

Email address [email protected]
Primary phone (813) 531-7309
Address 200 Central Ave Unit 111 St. Petersburg FL, 33701
License #3233215
What My Clients Say

Testimonials

"Working with Alex Plotkin was, hands down, the best real estate experience we've ever had. From day one, his communication was on another level — he was responsive at all hours, whether it was a late-night text about a listing we'd just stumbled across or a weekend question about contract details. We never once felt like we were waiting on him; if anything, he was usually a step ahead of us. He found us our dream home at a speed that genuinely surprised us. We came in with a long list of must-haves and a few "probably impossible" hopes, and Alex managed to deliver on all of it faster than we thought feasible. He listened carefully, filtered out the noise, and only brought us properties that actually fit. On the financial side, he was beyond fair. The contract terms, the rates, the structure — everything was straightforward and worked in our favor. He repeatedly went above and beyond what we'd expect from a realtor, and a lot of that work happened quietly behind the scenes. We only learned about half of what he was doing for us after the fact. Alex is particularly proficient with Canopy-built homes, which is part of what drew us to him. We'll be honest: going in, we had some hesitation about whether his deep relationship with Canopy might create a conflict of interest. We were completely wrong to worry. Alex put our interests first, 100%, every single time. He pushed back on things on our behalf, asked the questions we didn't know to ask, and made sure we got exactly what we wanted — not what was most convenient for anyone else. Every single time Alex told us to trust him, he turned out to be right. That kind of judgment and integrity is rare, and it made the entire process feel calm instead of stressful. If you're considering working with him — especially on a Canopy home — don't hesitate. We can't recommend him highly enough."
"Working with Alex Plotkin was, hands down, the best real estate experience we've ever had. From day one, his communication was on another level — he was responsive at all hours, whether it was a late-night text about a listing we'd just stumbled across or a weekend question about contract details. We never once felt like we were waiting on him; if anything, he was usually a step ahead of us. He found us our dream home at a speed that genuinely surprised us. We came in with a long list of must-haves and a few "probably impossible" hopes, and Alex managed to deliver on all of it faster than we thought feasible. He listened carefully, filtered out the noise, and only brought us properties that actually fit. On the financial side, he was beyond fair. The contract terms, the rates, the structure — everything was straightforward and worked in our favor. He repeatedly went above and beyond what we'd expect from a realtor, and a lot of that work happened quietly behind the scenes. We only learned about half of what he was doing for us after the fact. Alex is particularly proficient with Canopy-built homes, which is part of what drew us to him. We'll be honest: going in, we had some hesitation about whether his deep relationship with Canopy might create a conflict of interest. We were completely wrong to worry. Alex put our interests first, 100%, every single time. He pushed back on things on our behalf, asked the questions we didn't know to ask, and made sure we got exactly what we wanted — not what was most convenient for anyone else. Every single time Alex told us to trust him, he turned out to be right. That kind of judgment and integrity is rare, and it made the entire process feel calm instead of stressful. If you're considering working with him — especially on a Canopy home — don't hesitate. We can't recommend him highly enough."
Mitch T.
"Alex’s background and experience speaks for itself. Our house is the single largest asset we will ever own. We wouldn’t trust anyone else to manage that process going forward. He is a skilled negotiator, extremely detail-oriented, structured, and consistent. He is an excellent communicator and has built a strong and loyal network of trades that are there to assist his clients in time of need. It’s been 3 years since the purchase of our house and we still rely on him for his guidance and support. Alex is the most competent and resourceful real estate professional we have ever come in contact with and highly recommend him to everyone."
"Alex’s background and experience speaks for itself. Our house is the single largest asset we will ever own. We wouldn’t trust anyone else to manage that process going forward. He is a skilled negotiator, extremely detail-oriented, structured, and consistent. He is an excellent communicator and has built a strong and loyal network of trades that are there to assist his clients in time of need. It’s been 3 years since the purchase of our house and we still rely on him for his guidance and support. Alex is the most competent and resourceful real estate professional we have ever come in contact with and highly recommend him to everyone."
Derrick M.
"Working with Alex is a pleasure. From his initial responsiveness while getting acquainted over email, to his help in coordinating our out-of-state move while providing digital documents for us to sign, everything was seamless. You will notice a couple of things while working with Alex: he has a tremendous attention to detail, he always goes the extra mile with helping out new tenants, and when you work with him he’s much more focused on building a relationship with you to meet your needs than simply being just transactional. Alex knows the St Petersburg / Tampa Bay area very well having lived here for years; he can be a great source of knowledge as you consider purchasing a home too. Also one time we needed a small repair in our unit and he was able to send a contractor out to fix it in under an hour, which is possibly a world record. I’d highly recommend working with Alex: his knowledge of the area, flexible terms, and care for his tenants is unparalleled."
"Working with Alex is a pleasure. From his initial responsiveness while getting acquainted over email, to his help in coordinating our out-of-state move while providing digital documents for us to sign, everything was seamless. You will notice a couple of things while working with Alex: he has a tremendous attention to detail, he always goes the extra mile with helping out new tenants, and when you work with him he’s much more focused on building a relationship with you to meet your needs than simply being just transactional. Alex knows the St Petersburg / Tampa Bay area very well having lived here for years; he can be a great source of knowledge as you consider purchasing a home too. Also one time we needed a small repair in our unit and he was able to send a contractor out to fix it in under an hour, which is possibly a world record. I’d highly recommend working with Alex: his knowledge of the area, flexible terms, and care for his tenants is unparalleled."
Brett B.
"Alex Plotkin is an outstanding real estate agent. We worked with two agents prior to Alex, one was the biggest name in our community, and they were completely ineffective. Alex immediately took charge, told us what we needed to do to sell our house, and helped us sell it quickly. Alex is a pleasure to work with, and his knowledge and commitment to clients are exceptional. We feel very fortunate to have worked with him and wholeheartedly recommend Alex to anyone we know who is looking to buy or sell a home."
"Alex Plotkin is an outstanding real estate agent. We worked with two agents prior to Alex, one was the biggest name in our community, and they were completely ineffective. Alex immediately took charge, told us what we needed to do to sell our house, and helped us sell it quickly. Alex is a pleasure to work with, and his knowledge and commitment to clients are exceptional. We feel very fortunate to have worked with him and wholeheartedly recommend Alex to anyone we know who is looking to buy or sell a home."
Dr. Michael L.
"As a realtor, Alex demonstrated the professional aptitude and an unrivaled commitment to us as his clients. He made us priority #1 from start to finish with his sole focus on providing the best service possible. Highly knowledgeable of the Tampa Bay Area, Alex presented several beautiful options to rent and buy. Regardless of your realty needs, he should be your first choice. Thank you for helping us find our dream home, Alex!"
"As a realtor, Alex demonstrated the professional aptitude and an unrivaled commitment to us as his clients. He made us priority #1 from start to finish with his sole focus on providing the best service possible. Highly knowledgeable of the Tampa Bay Area, Alex presented several beautiful options to rent and buy. Regardless of your realty needs, he should be your first choice. Thank you for helping us find our dream home, Alex!"
Mark B.
"Alex Plotkin is a true professional. We first met Alex as tenants in one of his beautiful properties. He was very attentive to service requests and always made sure things were in good working order. Whenever we had an issue it was resolved immediately. He later helped us find and purchase our home. We could not have been more happy with the overall experience and can confidently recommend him for all your real estate needs!"
"Alex Plotkin is a true professional. We first met Alex as tenants in one of his beautiful properties. He was very attentive to service requests and always made sure things were in good working order. Whenever we had an issue it was resolved immediately. He later helped us find and purchase our home. We could not have been more happy with the overall experience and can confidently recommend him for all your real estate needs!"
Rebekah C.
"My wife and I have been renting a townhouse from Alex for over 2 years. Trust, respect, knowledge, and professionalism are key components we look for when working with professionals. He is a true pro in the Real Estate business. He’s very organized and available anytime an issue needs to be addressed. We highly recommend him without hesitation!"
"My wife and I have been renting a townhouse from Alex for over 2 years. Trust, respect, knowledge, and professionalism are key components we look for when working with professionals. He is a true pro in the Real Estate business. He’s very organized and available anytime an issue needs to be addressed. We highly recommend him without hesitation!"
John H.
"Alex is absolutely phenomenal. Being that we are out-of-state buyers, he immediately made us feel at ease and supported. I never worried that our best interest was not his top priority. All our questions were answered in a very timely matter with dignity and respect. We will never use another realtor. Alex is our guy!"
"Alex is absolutely phenomenal. Being that we are out-of-state buyers, he immediately made us feel at ease and supported. I never worried that our best interest was not his top priority. All our questions were answered in a very timely matter with dignity and respect. We will never use another realtor. Alex is our guy!"
Stacy G.
"When communication and customer service are the cornerstones of the real estate profession, I highly recommended Alex Plotkin. His industry knowledge and “no-nonsense” demeanor sets him aside from everyone else we’ve worked with in the industry, which is why he’ll always be our first call."
"When communication and customer service are the cornerstones of the real estate profession, I highly recommended Alex Plotkin. His industry knowledge and “no-nonsense” demeanor sets him aside from everyone else we’ve worked with in the industry, which is why he’ll always be our first call."
Adam L.
"Alex is a top-class professional and understands this business from top to bottom. He will treat you like you are family from day one. I highly recommend him to everyone involved or wanting to get involved in real estate. I promise you will not be disappointed."
"Alex is a top-class professional and understands this business from top to bottom. He will treat you like you are family from day one. I highly recommend him to everyone involved or wanting to get involved in real estate. I promise you will not be disappointed."
Juan G.
"We had a great experience working with Alex when we moved to Florida. We rented one of his townhomes until he found us the perfect house to buy. We feel comfortable knowing that he always has our best interest in mind!"
"We had a great experience working with Alex when we moved to Florida. We rented one of his townhomes until he found us the perfect house to buy. We feel comfortable knowing that he always has our best interest in mind!"
Frank & Lillian S.

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