REALTOR®
Your real estate agent is going to be the best source of information when it comes to real estate in your area. In addition to your realtor, a great resource for property information is realtor.com. I am going to tell you 5 features I love about Realtor.com so you can get the most out of their website. Researching…
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…
It is important for real estate agents to always continue to improve their real estate knowledge, so they can be a better agent for their clients. The National Association of Realtors has a long list of certifications and designations that a Realtor can acquire. Click here to see the list. Each credential is specialized, and…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
When people think of South Florida, they think of Fort Lauderdale, Miami, even Hollywood. Yet, most people who live in South Florida barely even know where Dania Beach is, let alone that is the first city in Broward County. Dania Beach became a city in 1904 and it is located between Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood…
Where should you look for REAL real estate market data? If you are buying or selling real estate in the near future, it is important to get quality real estate market data. Real Estate is Local. You need to look for data from your local real estate market. I help buyers buy and sell real estate…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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