There are a lot of different REALTORS® out there, and it sometimes can be hard to differentiate what kind of REALTOR® would work best for you and your needs. The best advice I can give is to see what number they give you. You want a REALTOR® who gives you their cell phone. Not an office number,…
I guarantee that every home inspection will show something that could be fixed. Most buyers can handle the minor things, but when the number adds up, many times the buyers and sellers will negotiate something for it. With the larger issues, often times buyers and sellers will negotiate some sort of credit and/or the seller may offer…
Real estate is a service industry where your job is to help the buyer or seller achieve their goal (which can vary). That means you have to know what their goal is. Larry King once said, “I never learned anything while I was talking.” Anyone who has worked with me will tell you that I ask…
As a buyer, many times you use a REALTOR® to guide you through the process. You hope that they can provide you with extra helpful information as a real estate professional. But, it really annoys me when REALTORS® can’t read or do math. I had a pretty waterfront home in Hollywood Lakes that was listed at…
Jay Auerbach, a real estate attorney with Khani and Auerbach, sent me this informative email about how closings are going to be changing in August: At Khani & Auerbach we are prepared to meet the challenges that lie ahead in the coming year. One such challenge includes new rules adopted by the Consumer Finance Protection…
Redoing a kitchen is a time-consuming and expensive endeavor. But, there are little things you can do to make a big impression. Bankrate had a recent post about 8 Kitchen Remodeling Ideas for Under $500. 1. Paint. It will help your kitchen feel newer, brighter and fresher. 2. Cabinets. You can change the hardware to give…
You know the phrase, “Jack of all trades, master of none.” I find that saying rings very true in real estate. When I first got my real estate license, I thought I was going to do it all. And then I started working in the field, and found that I couldn’t do everything and be…
Companies take inventory to make sure they have everything accounted for. So, why wouldn’t you do the same for your home? When you move in to a new home, take a video of your home after you have everything unpacked and you are completely settled in. With cell phones having great video capabilities, how could…
I know, your brother’s best friend’s cousin’s girlfriend is REALTOR® and you feel obligated to use them. She does about two to three deals a year. Or, since everyone seems to have a real estate license, your friend said that you can use them and they will get you some money back. If real estate…
I love what I do, and I love helping people. But, there is only so much I can do as a REALTOR®. As a seller, you can tell me what you want for your property, but that doesn’t mean you will get it. Sure, I’d love if I could wave a magic wand and POOF! I…
It is good thing January is National Radon Action Month, because few people really know much about Radon. I wanted to highlight this great article from Brendan and Beth Haggerty at Pillar to Post discussing Radon. OWNERS OF PILLAR TO POST HOME INSPECTORS FRANCHISE STRESS IMPORTANCE OF RADON AWARENESS TO FLORIDIANS The EPA has designated January as National Radon Action Month…
I wanted to thank you for reading my blog. I encourage you to email me if you think there is a topic you would find interesting or think I should be covering. In the meantime, I want to point out some great links on my website, that you should check out. Ever wish you…
I have lived in South Florida for 34 years and have never been to Art Basel. It is a huge modern and contemporary art show that takes over Miami for four days. For more information about what it is, click here: https://www.artbasel.com/en/About-Art-Basel I decided to make this year my first year attending! My friend and I tried…
My tagline in real estate is “Treating every deal as delicately as a flower.” It focuses on two things. One, it reminds people that my name is a flower. Two, it highlights that communication is important to me. A REALTOR®’s job is a blend of business consulting and sales. They have to stay on top of the…
There are all sorts of investors out there. Many think they are investors, but really have no idea what they are doing. Others make consistently low offers on multiple properties a day until one of them sticks. It is a numbers game for them. I usually have to deal with investor buyers on my short…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.