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It’s time to put your house on the market. As a seller, you meet with a few different Real Estate Agents. Surprisingly, they all show their listings differently. Let’s go over the different ways a listing can be shown, so you know what your options are. *Please be aware that these opinions are for real…
It’s time to hire a real estate agent. You want them to have local market knowledge, be a good negotiator, and to know how to best protect your interests. But, do you care if your real estate agent is friendly? I am here to explain that YES, you want your real estate agent to be…
A buyer is under contract to purchase a property. An appraisal is ordered if they are getting a mortgage. A buyer views the property, and often times goes to the inspection. So, who goes to the real estate appraisal? The Purpose of the Appraisal Let’s begin with the purpose of a real estate appraisal. The…
Sometimes, sellers want to sell the property with everything in it. Other times, a buyer might want to include some of the furniture in the sale. Selling furnished real estate is something many buyers and sellers will come across when purchasing real estate. It happens more often than you think, especially in Florida. With relocations,…
People are visual creatures so many times they check with the most visible agent. A lot of real estate agents have a lot of real estate signs. But, are benches, property signs and storefront the only criteria in looking for an agent? NO. What they are, are a start. It is totally acceptable to check out…
Whenever you buy or sell a property, you probably are going to ask a Realtor for help. What kind of relationship are you expecting? The basis for any good real estate relationship is good communication. Buyer’s Real Estate Agents Depending on your timeline, that will dictate how often you should be communicating with your agent….
Often times, an owner will interview multiple REALTORS® when deciding to list their property for sale. When I go to a listing presentation, I bring information about myself, and how I can market the property. I bring a full binder to leave with the seller, of the research and data that I did on the…
With many parties in a real estate transaction, it is important that everyone works together, as best as possible. I had some buyers looking for a second home condo in Aventura. There was a condo that they had interest in, but went on a vacation shortly after they saw it. The REALTOR® followed up multiple…
You often hear people brag about their REALTOR® being a “Pit bull.” They want a REALTOR® who is going to “go to battle for them” in a sense. They want their REALTOR® to get them everything. But, you have to stop and think about that as a big picture. A real estate transaction is between buyer…
It is important for REALTORS® to stay up on contracts, since they often are updated. Recently the contracts were updated due to the new TRID guidelines. In my 12 years of doing real estate, I can’t tell you how many times I have seen REALTORS® using forms that are 5-10 years old. Along with contracts,…
I had a listing in Hollywood, with a seller I had known for ten years. We took a contract within a week, and the buyer asked for my seller’s number, in case he had any basic questions. As we went through the transaction, the buyer started emailing the seller directly, copying the REALTORS®. Then he…
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…
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…
One of the biggest complaints people have about REALTORS®, is the lack of communication. That is a huge topic in itself, but I want to focus on the Buyer aspect of it. So, you are a buyer and you are looking to purchase a home. How do you shop for a REALTOR®? Many people focus…
Yes, REALTOR® get paid on commission, but the amount in commission change for let’s say, $5,000-$10,000 in purchase price, is quite minimal. Meaning, it is in our best interest to negotiate the best price for our customers. Let’s focus on buyers for this topic. A buyer purchasing a $500,000 home, will really appreciate getting it…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.