As a Sarasota buyer agent, I have seen all the stops listing agents pull, sometimes at the request of the seller. In the Sarasota real estate market, I have found that the more difficult it is for me to show the property, the less likely it will sell. Or it will sell for less than a Sarasota home
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05/28/2010
Not only is landscaping one of the best and least expensive ways of boosting your homes curb appeal, but it is also one of the most cost effective way to add value to your home. And often times, a home owner will get back more that he actually paid for the landscaping, especially if it has time t
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05/28/2010
St. Armands, Sarasota, Florida Sometimes, Sarasota real estate has a colorful history. When John Ringling of circus fame settled in Sarasota, he had a dream of making Sarasota a world class shopping and dining mecca. His dream has been realized in St. Armand's Circle, world famous for its upsc
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05/27/2010
Solymar, Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida Tired of cookie cutter Sarasota real estate? Solymar on Siesta Key offers a true exclusive opportunity to live in the lap of luxury, on the finest white sand beach in the world. Solymar consists of only 9 units in a private gated enclave which enjoys it
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05/27/2010
As the economy begins to turn the corner, it is no surprise that loan modification scams are on the rise. In the Sarasota real estate market or practically any other for that matter, people in need are getting ripped off every day! The best advice is caveat emptor. Let the buyer beware! Be sure t
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05/27/2010
As a Sarasota buyer agent, I find social media a necessary evil. On one hand there's a business to run, or the other hand are the benefits of social media. Finding the right balance between the two can be the key to a successful career and helps me sell more Sarasota homes! Doesn't social media s
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05/27/2010
As a Sarasota real estate agent and a mortgage broker, I have seen people learn the pitfalls of refinancing when it is clearly not in their best interest. Many things should be considered like what kind of mortgage you currently have, how long is left in the term, and what is the rate? Another co
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05/27/2010
As the economy slowing begins to show signs of improvement, not all are pessimistic about the future of the real estate industry. Everything happens in cycles, and when one is clearly able to see the bottom of the market, and watch it turn the corner, this is usually a good indication that it is
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05/26/2010
Virtual Home Staging - Another great way to mislead home buyers! As a Sarasota buyer agent, it is frustrating enough to arrive for a showing only to find the listing agent has misrepresented the property in the MLS photos, beyond just the usual "putting the best foot forward". A true representati
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05/26/2010
Cedars East, Longboat Key, Florida Cedars East is located on 66 lush acres on northern Longboat Key. Condos are town home in style and most offer 2 bedrooms/2 baths, and attached garages. Rentals are allowed for a minimum of 2 weeks as many times as you wish; that fact coupled with affordable pri
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05/26/2010
