REALTOR®
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…
Often times, people forget that a REALTOR® is just the “middleman” in a real estate transaction. As a REALTOR®, my job is to provide my buyers and sellers with information to help them make the best decision for them. Sometimes a buyer will ask me what I would offer, and I never give an exact…
Often, buyers feel that they don’t need a REALTOR®, and they can just call the listing agents directly. Their logic is, “If I am using the listing agent, I can probably get a better deal since the listing agent can probably be flexible on their commission since they are getting both sides.” That is not…
I love showing homes. That is the most fun part of my job as a REALTOR®. The hardest part of my job? Scheduling those showings. I make sure that I respond very quickly to anyone who wants to show any of my listings. I make sure that my homes are on REALTOR®-only accessible electronic lockboxes if…
There are plenty of real estate search sites you can use online. Sure, it is fun to play around on them, and search for all sorts of fun properties. But, that doesn’t replace a good REALTOR®. A good REALTOR® can customize your search much better than those sites, also setting it up so you can get…
I spoke to a potential buyer who had reached out to me about seeing a property. I said that I would work on scheduling the property for her, and I also asked her questions about what she was looking for. She gave me some details, and I emailed her a bunch of properties later that day. I then called…
There are a lot of different REALTORS® out there, and it sometimes can be hard to differentiate what kind of REALTOR® would work best for you and your needs. The best advice I can give is to see what number they give you. You want a REALTOR® who gives you their cell phone. Not an office number,…
As a buyer, many times you use a REALTOR® to guide you through the process. You hope that they can provide you with extra helpful information as a real estate professional. But, it really annoys me when REALTORS® can’t read or do math. I had a pretty waterfront home in Hollywood Lakes that was listed at…
You know the phrase, “Jack of all trades, master of none.” I find that saying rings very true in real estate. When I first got my real estate license, I thought I was going to do it all. And then I started working in the field, and found that I couldn’t do everything and be…
I know, your brother’s best friend’s cousin’s girlfriend is REALTOR® and you feel obligated to use them. She does about two to three deals a year. Or, since everyone seems to have a real estate license, your friend said that you can use them and they will get you some money back. If real estate…
I love what I do, and I love helping people. But, there is only so much I can do as a REALTOR®. As a seller, you can tell me what you want for your property, but that doesn’t mean you will get it. Sure, I’d love if I could wave a magic wand and POOF! I…
My tagline in real estate is “Treating every deal as delicately as a flower.” It focuses on two things. One, it reminds people that my name is a flower. Two, it highlights that communication is important to me. A REALTOR®’s job is a blend of business consulting and sales. They have to stay on top of the…
There is so much information that people can get online in regards to real estate. Websites such as Redfin, Trulia, Zillow and countless others give people instant access to real estate data. Some people fear that it is making people feel that they don’t need a REALTOR®. I agree and disagree with that notion. Those…
In South Florida fireplaces are not a very common home feature. Sure, I may show one or two houses a year with a fireplace, but it is definitely more of a rarity. I do work with a lot of out of town buyers for second homes as well as buyers moving to the area. Some ask for a…
When I start going over a buyer’s criteria, inquiring about bedrooms, bathrooms, location, and so on, many add, “Make sure to include short sales.” Values have been rising and owners’ equity is increasing with it. That means, there are less short sales out there than there were five years ago. Yet many buyers are under this…
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