Email ashivers@johnrwood.com
Call (239) 877-9732
I work with a select number of clients at a time so I can provide focused, thoughtful guidance throughout the buying or selling process.
Most of the people I work with are making significant lifestyle decisions—whether that’s purchasing a second home, relocating to Naples, or planning for retirement—and they want clarity, not pressure.
I help retirees, snowbirds, and second-home buyers decide if—and how—to purchase a home in Naples, Florida.
Whether you’re considering a second home, relocating full-time, or trying to balance life between two homes, I provide clear, practical guidance so you can make confident decisions without wasting time or making costly mistakes.
Most of the buyers I work with are:
• Retirees planning their next chapter
• Snowbirds looking for a winter home in Southwest Florida
• Out-of-state buyers relocating from the Northeast or Midwest
• Second-home buyers deciding between part-time and full-time living
If you’re trying to figure out whether Naples is the right fit—or how to make the move work—I can help you think through the decision clearly.
I don’t just help you find a home—I help you understand what life here actually looks like.
From the real costs of owning a second home, to choosing the right community, to navigating the pros and cons of living in Southwest Florida, I focus on the decisions that matter long after the purchase.
I’m Alysia Shivers (ah-LEE-sha), a Naples Second Home and Retirement Specialist serving Naples, Bonita Springs, and Estero.
I’ve lived in Naples since 2000 and since 2011 I’ve been helping buyers purchase second homes and relocate to Southwest Florida. I’m also the author of “Moving to Naples: The Un-Tourist Guide,” a resource designed to give buyers a more honest, practical view of life here.
People are drawn to Naples for the sunshine, the lifestyle, and the escape from colder climates—but the decision to buy here is about more than just the weather.
It’s about how you want to live, how often you’ll be here, and whether owning a second home truly fits your long-term plans.
If you’re considering a move to Naples or exploring a second home in Southwest Florida, I’d be happy to help you think through your options and guide you every step of the way.
Common Questions I Help Buyers Answer:
• Should I buy a second home or rent?
• Is Naples right for full-time retirement?
• What are the real costs of owning here?
• Which communities fit a part-time lifestyle?
I made the move to Naples myself—long before I ever helped others do the same.
After growing up in New Jersey, I traded snow, ice, and long winters for sunshine, warm weather, and a completely different pace of life here in Southwest Florida. Most of the buyers I work with today are making that same move—from the Northeast and Midwest into a warmer, more flexible lifestyle. I’ve been a Naples resident since 2000, so I understand firsthand what it means to leave one lifestyle behind and build a new one here.
That personal experience shapes how I guide my clients today—especially those relocating from colder climates or considering a second home as an escape.
In addition to my work in real estate, I’m the author of “Moving to Naples: The Un-Tourist Guide,” where I share a more honest, practical look at what life here is really like beyond the brochures.
This Naples Florida blog and every article in this blog represents my opinion. The opinions expressed on this blog are my own and no one elses and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of John R. Wood Realtors, its affiliates or any employee thereof. John R. Wood Realtors has not expressed endorsement of my opinion and is not responsible for the accuracy of any information supplied by me on this blog. All information is deemed accurate in my best opinion and should not be relied upon without personally verifying it. The information I post is to be believed accurate at the time of the post, my opinion of the situation may change at a later time with newer information or under a different set of circumstances. In other words, I reserve the right to change my mind from time to time (I am a woman after all!). I am open to your comments on the blog posts, however, I do reserve the right to delete your comment, if I find it offensive, hateful or if it’s spammy. No profanity will be allowed on this blog so let’s all please watch our language and play nice.
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Alysia Shivers, REALTOR
John R. Wood Realtors
1185 Immokalee Road, Suite 300
Naples, FL 34110
Phone: (239) 877-9732
ashivers@johnrwood.com
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