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Florida gets HOT, pretty much year round. So you want to make sure that your AC is running well. That means, you should get semi-annual checkups, and change your filter often. I am sure you are thinking, how changing your filter often isn’t THAT big a deal, right? What’s the worst that can happen? I…
Every area has different seasons in real estate. South Florida has two main seasons. 1. Summer/ Family Season 2. Winter/ Snow Bird Season The single family housing market really starts picking up speed by May, and is very busy throughout the summer since most families would like to move when their children are away at camp….
When an owner is ready to list their house, they often want to speak to a few REALTORS® to decide which will be the best REALTOR® for them. Many REALTORS® operate differently, and you want to find someone that fits your goals, as well as someone that you feel that you would work well with. But,…
Miami is home to some amazing restaurants, but often times, they are more than you want to spend. From August 1 to September 30, you get a wonderful opportunity to check out some of the pricier dining options, and get a three course meal, at a fixed menu price of $39. Here is a nice writeup from the…
A big pet peeve of mine as a REALTOR®, is other real estate agents who show buyers properties that they can’t afford. Let me tell you something that should not come off as a surprise, more expensive properties are going to be nicer! So all the REALTOR® is doing is showing those buyers what they can’t…
Real estate runs pretty much the opposite of the average work schedule of 9am-5pm. A lot of property is shown in the evenings, weekends and on holidays. So, when you are going to be getting involved in a real estate transaction, you need to make sure that all parties in your “team” will be available…
When going to buy a property, most people will be purchasing with financing. From a buyer’s perspective, they might wonder why a seller prefers cash over financing, since they are going to get the money at the end of the day anyway? Here are the benefits of cash over financing. *There are no contingencies after the…
There is a forever ongoing debate in real estate, if listings should be on lockbox or personally shown by the listing agent. I feel that 80% of the time it should be on lockbox, and 20% of the time, it should be shown by the agent. I work with both buyers and sellers, and I…
I have had a number of humorous conversations with people, while I have been a REALTOR®. Here are two of my favorites, that I hope you enjoy. 1. I had a listing in Weston, where the owner had two dogs. For showing instructions, it said that it was appointment only, and to call for instructions. Whenever…
So, you got a contract. Yea! You are so excited, you are buying the house of your dreams! You can’t wait to figure out where all your furniture is going to go, and what colors you are going to paint the walls… But wait, you are not in the clear yet… Everyone gets so wrapped…
Every seller wants as much money as they can get for their property. But they have to remember, that a property is only worth what the market will give you. I like to promote a realistic price range strategy with my sellers. I sometimes will recommend a price, but often times I will give them a price…
Part of the reason I love my job, is that I get to tell all these “interesting” stories. I had a seller who was a bit stubborn on her price. The problem was that there was a reverse mortgage on the home. Her father passed a year before and that forced the debt to become…
When you are selling your home, and you have a sign outside, you need to be a little more cautious than you might think. When people see a sign outside a house, they feel that gives them the right to start walking around your home. I had a seller complain that she was taking a…
Buying a property is a huge investment. You want to know as much about that property as possible, which is why you get an inspection. And let me add, every property has something wrong with it. I tell my buyers to expect $2000-$3000 of little things. Most of them, you can have a handyman do in a day…
Just like anything, there are good REALTORS®, and there are bad REALTORS®. But my job as a real estate agent, is to get the transaction closed, as best as possible, for my customers. Quite often, my customers pick up on the fact that the other agent isn’t doing that good a job. Some agents are…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.