real estate
Looking for a Realtor? Not sure what to look for in a real estate agent? Here are 6 qualities of a great real estate agent, to help you pick a great one! A Great Real Estate Agent is Communicative Real estate moves at a quick pace and you want an agent who you can get…
We are getting closer to the summer selling season, so the Florida Real Estate Market is already starting to heat up. The Florida Association of Realtors posted an article recently saying how the beginning of April is the best time to list your house. Article The reason is because you are getting on the market before…
When searching for a Realtor, there are a lot of different types of Realtors that you may look into. Some are Big Realtors, others are teams, and some have assistants. Like anything, there are real estate agents who do these well, while there are others that do these poorly. Big Realtors There are some realtors…
South Florida had a bit of a delay in housing from Irma sidelining the housing market for a bit. But real estate still pushed through and sales did occur. So I wanted to go over how the housing market ended in South Florida in 2017. All of the data I am referencing can be found…
As suspected, Hurricane Irma delayed a lot of sales, which affected the market statistics for the South Florida Housing Market in October. Here are the market stats for you to look at in more detail: Market Statistics Hurricane Irma hit South Florida in the second week of September 2017. Businesses shut down and real estate stopped….
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….
A real estate agent guides buyers and sellers through the real estate process. There are things a real estate agent should do for you. Some agents specializes in buyers and some focus on sellers. I choose to work with Buyers and Sellers so I can be a well rounded agent to see real estate from…
There are real estate designations and certifications for Realtors? Buying or selling a property can be a stressful and dramatic experience. So you want to make sure that you find a real estate agent who can really help you with your needs. It’s actually quite easy to become a real estate agent. This article from…
Real estate is like the stock market, it changes daily. So it is helpful to check on the real estate housing market data often. I find that the monthly reports from the Florida Realtors® is a good source. I post the reports on my website here: market reports Single Family Homes and Townhouses/Condos are there, for…
When buying or selling real estate, people will use real estate terms that you may not be familiar with. The real estate process can be a bit confusing, so here are some real estate terms that hopefully will be of some use to you. (Keep in mind these terms pertain to Florida real estate. Each…
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,…
Open Houses are one of those things that people associate with real estate, but most people don’t put much thought into it more than that. Open Houses’ importance varies by area. In smaller areas, open houses can be extremely helpful. Whereas in gated communities or bigger areas, not much importance is put into an open house….
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…
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