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Price Range Strategy

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…

A little known negotiation technique

Everyone has their own way of negotiating in real estate. Sometimes buyers will give their best offer and say, “Take it or leave it,” while others like to come in low, expecting to go back and forth a bit. You can negotiate on price, closing times, deposits, inspection times, and so on. I find that few…

REALTORS® need to keep their customers in check

Sure, we always want more money, but it doesn’t mean that we can always get it. I had some buyers looking in Jacaranda Lakes, a nice community in Plantation. We saw a beautiful waterfront 5 bedroom home, listed at $499,000. The house had a lot of nice updates, but was decorated from the 80s, which…

What makes a REAL estate CONTRACT?

Many people use the term OFFER and CONTRACT loosely in real estate, REALTORS® included. When you write an offer on a property, that is where you are putting in writing, your intent to buy the property. As soon as the seller agrees, and all parties have signed, you have a fully executed contract. Yes, that…

Beware of Investors

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…

Everyone Loves a Good Story

People love good stories and sellers are no different. A lot of sellers want their home to go to buyers that will love, appreciate and take good care of that home. It is good to keep that in mind when submitting an offer. Yes, a seller wants as much as possible, but deep down, they are…