I flipped a FSBO, who's flipping my signs?

I got a referral from another agent on here...thank you...for a customer in my general area. The customer was working with Buy Owner and also their sister company who lists on the MLS.

It took her over $6K and much frustration to finally get released by this company who lists for the Buy Owner sellers, when they agree to pay 10% of the listing price of the property.

The broker (listing agent) of this company never returned her phone calls, didn't provide the goods as per the contract she signed and the money she paid.  After contacting the state and various other's, she was finally released.

NOW, I have the listing...my sign is alway's being cut down and left on the ground. I REPEAT, it is being CUT down. I have used two zip strips on each side.

That being said, the neighbor's told my seller's today that the previous agent has been coming by and cutting down my sign.

How would you handle this issue?

This agent never answered her phone call's, do you think this person would answer mine?  Even if this person answered, what would you say?

http://www.KarenMonsour.com. 954-464-4194 cell.

More good news about the real estate market!

According to FOX news this afternoon...the market has hit rock bottom and things are changing for the better.

The fact that gas prices for the most part have declined is a good thing.

The fact that FOX news is saying the market is down and done, and is on an incline is fantastic news...

This in itself is why people should take the time to consider buying a home NOW while prices are still low.

I see many investor's scrambling to make last minute deals...as they know as well...it's over...the bottom is here and they better take advantage right now!

If you need help now and want a great deal before prices change...call me Karen Monsour.Realtor(r)..954-464-4194...

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New Art gallery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

One of my customer's bought what used to be Wally's Tavern several month's ago.

Courtlandt and Michelle McQuire, a newly married couple purchased the well known tavern and have transformed it into a fabulous place for friends, visitors, and tourists.

It is now called Red Bar Gallery. It has been totally redone into a fabulous place with abstract art.

The food is fantastic...made fresh daily. The atmosphere is alluringand the clientele...unbelievable...from local artists, to other local bar owner's to the rich and famous...this is the place to visit.  The a is fantastic...locals are famous and it's a fun place to visit...

Just tell them Karen sent you...ask for Antonio or Diane...they'll serve you up special.

Have fun and enjoy!  The grand opening tonight was fabulous with signature fresh pizza and salad to die for, it was a great opening... With over 100 people it was out in the street with fantastic friends...

Stop by and say, "HI" the next time you're in Fort Lauderdale...you will not be disappointed!

http://www.KarenMonsour.com, 954-464-4194 cell.

Can you even imagine if the Presidential candidates put the money they're spending on the election back into the USA...

How much good it could do for our fellow man?

Can you imagine how many people could now have health insurance?

Can you imagine how many homeless people would now have shelter and food?

Can you imagine how many people would have a better life?

Do they really need to take the donation's and use them to advertize themselves.

Yes, we need to hear what the candidates have to say...However...what would happen if they had to give 50% of the money they raised and had to put it to a good use...to help other's...to help people who ned organ transplant's, to help people who need Chemotherapy or Radiation and don't have Insurance for one reason or another to get medical care?

What is this country coming to?

What do you think?

http://www.KarenMonsour.com, 954-464-4194

Whitey Ford is my friend.

Whitey Ford who was one of the best left handed pitcher's ever is my friend.  Respecting his privacy.  I just want everyone to know how proud of him I was tonight when I saw him on the Baseball Field again with all his peer's at Yankee stadium!  What a fantastic person!

This game between the ML and the AL started with all the bell's and whistles at 7 pm... a parade, on the field fun and respect...major league baseball made this a fabulous last night for the Yankee stadium.

What a fantastic tribute to some of the best baseball player's ever! There are so many other's that were also acknowledged tonight...but I am so proud of him!

All of us his very good friends in South Florida wish you the absolute best!  Congratulations! From his favorite realtor!

http://www.KarenMonsour.com, 954-464-4194

Right turn's only...save's gasoline...so say's UPS!

WOW,

I just wrote a blog...Gasoline prices...how can they change 15 cent's w/in a few blocks??? and then I see on the new's that the UPS guys now only make RIGHT TURNS!

Somehow, right turn's apparently save gas...

Not sure how, however...now that I know that...am I going to refigure my routes??? You betcha!

If the UPS driver's power's that be...figured this out...I'm all over it!

They have now re-routed their driver's, have changed delivery routes...I mean...who drives more than delivery trucks???

Anyone else feel the same?

http://www.KarenMonsour.com, 954-464-4194 cell

Gasoline prices...how can they change 15 cent's w/in a few blocks???

Today I was driving down 441, State road 7 here in South Florida. At one of the major intersections (Commercial and 441) the corner gas station had a sign out...regular gas $4.19... 6 cent's less if you pay cash.  As I continued down the road about 1/2 mile...gasoline was $4.05, $4.06, $4.09 and when I got to my destination it was $4.12.

Who controls this?  Anyone know.  It seem's like there is a 15 cent difference.  Does anyone control what a gas station can charge.  Is there a mark up that is legal? Are there any control's over this?

I'm also interested in knowing how you changed your daily habit's since gasoline is so high...do you strategically plan your day?  I do...

Any information would interest me...thank you.

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Gorgeous 3/3 pool home for an executive close to hospitals, beach, churches in East Fort Lauderdale, FL

Absolutely fabulous 3/3 - 2900 square foot home in a great location. JUST OFF FEDERAL HIGHWAY (US 1) CLOSE TO COMMERCIAL BLVD. ONLY ONE MILE TO THE BEACH!!! This home show's pride of ownership as it has been meticulously updated and is wonderful for entertaining.  Huge living and family rooms with oversized free-form pool accessible from family room, dining room and master bed room. Perfect for an EXECUTIVE. 75% of the furnishings are negotiable with the sale of the home. EVERYTHING NEW WITHIN THE LAST 2 YEARS!!!!. Two minutes to HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL and 5 minutes to IMPERIAL POINT MEDICAL CENTER in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  This is not a short sale. Call 954-464-4194 for easy showing.  Karen Monsour, Realtor (R), EXIT Team Realty, Florida.Deceiving from the outside this home boasts 2900 square feet of living space and has an oversized free form screened in pool in the back with wonderful landscaping.  Must see this home to appreciate the amenities.

Beautiful foyer with permanently fixed real gold leaf painted mirror. ($20K value).

Gorgeous Formal living room 27 x 17.Formal dining room with view of the pool and gardens. Doorway on left lead's to the Master Bedroom.

Oak cabinet's in this eat-in kitchen.  There is a pass-through to the dining room.

Huge Master BR with 2 large California closets.

View from Master BR to the pool and lanai.

Family room with bar (on left). From the couch is a beautiful view of the pool and lanai.

Pool area. All screened in with outside bar that stay's. Plenty of room for multiple tables and large parties.

Call for an easy showing.

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Nice 1/1 condo in Birch Tower's close to Beach Place Tower's in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Gorgeous views from this 10th floor unit It is  in need of a few minor upgrades. Convenient location to everything.  Close to the beach, the Intracoastal, view of all and the Port Everglades.  Most of the Electric included in the association fee!  Fantastic view of Fort Lauderdale from the roof top terrace!!! Pool! Exercise room! Great amenities. Close to fabulous restaurants and Beach Place Tower's in Fort Lauderdale, you can walk down the street to the fabulous restaurant's by the beach. All offer's will be considered, this is not a short sale.

Beautiful view of the ocean.

View of the Intracoastal, south to the Port Everglades.

Kitchen.

New carpet and paint, some blind's will be replaced.

This is in need of a little TLC, however it is move in ready.

For easy showing call 954-464-4194, Karen Monsour, Realtor(R), EXIT Team Realty

http://www.KarenMonsour.com

Fantastic 4/3 triple split home in Wyndham Lakes, Coral Springs, FL

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC 4/3 triple split home in the PRESTIGIOUS BAY POINTE in WYNDHAM LAKES!  Home has pride of ownership w/ faux painting throughout, and high volume ceilings.  This is a corner unit and an oversized lot with room for a pool. Kitchen adorned with upgraded tile, a double oven, GE stainless steel appliances. Master Bath boasts dual sinks, a deep tub, and separate shower. The HOA is ONLY $83./month! Window treatment's in living/family room excluded. Absolutely a MUST SEE! Call today 954-464-4194, Karen Monsour, Realtor(R). EXIT Team Realty.

This is not a short sale.

Gorgeous entry.

Formal living room.

Formal dining room.

Family room.

Master Bed room.

Master bath.

Call today for easy showing. http://www.KarenMonsour.com, 954-464-4194 cell.