real estate: Miami Real Estate Models for everyone - 11/14/07 03:23 PM
There are many different real estate models in Miami and as much I would like to say that one is better than the other, the fact is that different people (whether buying or selling Miami Real Estate) will have different preferences.
The idea is that each particular customer should study their options … (23 comments)
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real estate: Blatant Mortgage Fraud that we will not be a part of - 05/26/07 11:50 PM
You hear a lot of talk about Mortgage Fraud, how it is rampant, how banks are cracking down on easy loans, how the number of foreclosures is increasing......but the call we received today still has me in SHOCK!We have a couple of listings of homes that need a lot of work, … (49 comments)
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real estate: V-flyer impressed me - 05/24/07 01:23 PM
Today I was so impressed with V-flyer. Not because they have a great real estate listing product, not because they have a cool customizable widget, not even because my listings are automatically populated into tons of real estate sites, but because I received a personal call from one of the founders, … (61 comments)
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real estate: Real Estate Questions answered with conviction - 05/22/07 12:51 AM
Real Estate is full of questions, many of which we know the answers to , and others which need investigating. Just this week, I worked with some buyers that hired me for my architectural expertise, knowing I can help them identify design elements in a property, possible problems as well as … (40 comments)
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real estate: MLS information - is it current? - 05/14/07 12:49 PM
A lot of Real Estate Agents do regular market reports of the areas they work in order to inform their customers and consumers of pricing, amount of inventory and current market trends. I can speak for myself when I say that I get this information directly from my area's Multiple Listing … (83 comments)
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real estate: Historic Preservation in Miami Shores - Mediterranean Revival architecture - 04/19/07 04:00 PM
A few years ago, while a board member of the Miami Shores Historic Preservation Board, I created, with the help of other board members, an educational brochure for our community. The brochure included the image shown as well as a brief history of Miami Shores and its development back in the … (33 comments)
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real estate: Why isn't my house selling? - 04/18/07 09:50 PM
Here in Miami Shores I get asked this question a lot? Why aren't houses selling? Well....Today Rick came up with this great article in MSN Money called 6 Reasons Houses Don't Sell by Bankrate.com. (yes, it was Rick...no chuckles please). Make sure you read the article, our own Lenn Harley was quoted!
The 6 Reasons Houses Don't Sell, according … (22 comments)
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real estate: 10 tips for writing good Real Estate descriptions - 04/18/07 02:38 PM
I have compiled a list of tips to write good descriptions for real estate properties. Please feel free to add to the list.
1. Don't over-describe the property - you will only disappoint customers when they come face to face with realily. (Creating false expectations is the worst thing you could do for the property).
2. … (59 comments)
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real estate: How to register your customers and show absolute insecurity - 04/18/07 03:51 AM
Something happened to me today that I wanted to share, share so we can either learn what not to do, or share to show how desperate some agents are right now. Either way, here's the story.
I received a telephone call from a real estate agent wanting to show one of our listings in … (61 comments)
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real estate: The waiting game - YAWNnn - 03/02/07 06:33 PM
We ALL know it is a buyers' market, but does that mean buyers have the right to keep you waiting? Being a seller in a buyer's market means that:
you need to be flexible
you need to be available
you need to be VERY PATIENT
Just today, with 4 different showings this … (22 comments)
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real estate: Above and Beyond - where to stop - 02/25/07 06:06 PM
We recently sold a listing of ours and had to do certain things that go beyond the duties of a real estate agent. It's what Rick and I are about, we go beyond our duties, do it to help our real estate customers, do it gladly and with no regrets.
Scenario - … (64 comments)
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real estate: 9281 W Bay Harbor Drive, #6 - Bay Harbor Islands, Florida 33154 - SOLD - 01/18/07 12:55 PM
9281 W. Bay Harbor Drive #6 - Bay Harbor Islands, Florida 33154
SALE PRICE $ 215,000 **SOLD**
Ground floor unit in sought after Bay Harbor Island. This spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit has been updated and has a beautiful kitchen with butcher block counter tops, mosaic-tile backsplash and chrome hanging rail system. … (33 comments)
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real estate: Emotions FOR SALE - price negotiable - 12/26/06 03:51 PM
Buying or selling real estate can be extremely emotional. You often hear that "you must detach yourself emotionally from your home when selling" or "not to make an emotional purchase". This is very easy to say, and is something we have been hearing for decades, but WHY??
Usually people are making the … (119 comments)
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real estate: 9201 Collins Avenue, #226 - Surfside, FL 33154 **RENTED** - 12/20/06 10:17 AM
9201 Collins Avenue, #226 - Surfside, FL 33154
Waverly at Surfside Beach Condominium
FOR SALE - $ 399,000 **Least expensive unit in the building**
This property is Ranged Priced. The seller will consider offers between $399,000 and $429,000 with $429,000 being a full price offer.
Beachfront condominium in Surfside, just steps from Bal Harbour Shops … (8 comments)
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real estate: 821 NE 99th Street - Miami Shores, FL 33138 - 12/12/06 01:49 PM
821 NE 99th Street - Miami Shores, FL 33138
FOR SALE $ 650,00 **REDUCED**
Charming home in private area of Miami Shores within walking distance to Country Club, Golf Course and Tennis Center. Imagine yourself in this 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom home that has been meticulously cared for. Features include hardwood floors … (7 comments)
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real estate: What has Active Rain done for me? - 12/01/06 08:47 PM
I joined this network not really knowing what to expect. Would it help with Search Engine Placement, could I really network with other real estate professionals around the country? Would I fit in with a group of snobby "know it alls" that don't want new blood? Would I join a group and … (50 comments)
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real estate: 70 NE 94th Street - Miami Shores, Florida 33138 - SOLD - 11/30/06 10:59 PM
70 NE 94th Street - Miami Shores, Florida 33138
LISTED FOR $ 550,000 - SOLD
JUST REDUCED - LISTED $45,000 UNDER APPRAISAL!
Florida Home Buyer Dream House! This ageless beauty built in 1939 not only features an oversized 12,800 square foot lot with plenty of room to grow, but you will not be disappointed … (15 comments)
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real estate: Bay Harbor Islands, Florida - 11/25/06 09:16 PM
The town of Bay Harbor Islands is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, near South Beach, the Bal Harbour Shops, Downtown Miami and other areas in Miami-Dade County. It's comprised of a group of islands within walking distance to the beach.
Its Real Estate varies from fine waterfront homes to condominiums, and … (13 comments)
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real estate: KEEP IN TOUCH - THE RIPPLE EFFECT - 11/11/06 08:44 PM
Most real estate agents' main source of income is repeat clients.
It is so important to maintain contact with past customers and there are many ways to do it. Some print companies offer customer follow-up programs where you can order 5 years worth of personalized postcards (with the customer as well as … (31 comments)
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real estate: Detecting Mortgage Fraud - 10/25/06 08:43 AM
I know Mortgage Fraud has been a really sensitive subject around AR lately, and I wanted to share with you what we went over at our office meeting yesterday. Scott Daniels had an outrageous case a couple of days ago and Bryant Tutas wrote a fabulous post on this same subject. As … (18 comments)
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