Tired of getting outbid by other buyers in a hot real estate market? A strategy that we’ve been using for some time when appropriate is called an Escalation Clause. It is important to note that the escalation clause may not be legal in every state, but it is here in Florida. I was recently quoted […]
Ask a Realtor: How Do I Know if I Have Enough Money To Buy a House?
Q: How do I know if I have saved enough money to buy a home? A: Ah this is an age old tricky question, and it’s easy to defer to one’s lender and say – let them run your numbers and tell you – and they will! According to BankRate.com, a standard rule for lenders […]
How Accurate is Your Zestimate?
I have talked about it before – and I’ll talk about it again. Nearly every time I go on a listing appointment, it comes up. Zillow’s “Zestimate”. Today I was quoted in this Tampa Bay Time’s article on how accurate those Zillow Zestimates. Here’s a hint. Not at all. What is a Zestimate? Per Zillow’s […]
The Challenges of an Expired Home Sale: Sold in 9 Days!
This week I closed a unique property that I co-listed with Lindi Bock. We sold it in 9 days. If you know me at all, you may know I like a challenge – and this listing surely was. Here’s a little more about this real estate challenge: Challenge 1: This was an “EXPIRED” listing that […]
Ask a Realtor: What’s the Difference Between a Realtor and a Broker?
Q: What is the difference between a Realtor, an agent and a broker? Or are they one in the same? A: GREAT question! It can be confusing, can’t it? The real estate profession is regulated by state governments, which have different requirements for earning a license. In general, though, the titles you may come across […]
Ask a Realtor: Should I have my listing agent be present for all showings?
Q: I am listing my house and I want to request that the listing agent be present for all showings. Is this a good idea? A: It depends. It is common for luxury listings priced over $1,000,000 to require the agent to accompany on all showings. This may be a bit more understandable because these […]
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