real estate: Miami/Dade, Broward, Palm Beach County inventory report. - 11/07/09 10:30 PM
Miami/Dade, Broward, Palm Beach County inventory report.
Here is what is currently available and also what is available in Broward under $300,000.
Miami/Dade:
Condo's:  17103
Homes:     8996
Under $300,000.
Condo's:   10983
Homes:      4744
Broward:
Condo's:   13774
Homes:      8132
Under $300,000.
Condo's:   11092
Homes:      4319
Broward East of Federal Highway, US 1
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real estate: AR produces results...here is the proof! - 10/15/09 09:39 PM
AR produces results...here is the proof!
Because of confidentiality issues and the price of the sales, I cannot reference the deals that I have been able to close due to my activity and friendships developed through Active Rain...however, I thank this site.
That being said, I have new contacts on a … (2 comments)

real estate: It's really all about service...no matter what! Isn't it? - 09/14/09 11:50 PM
It's really all about service...no matter what! Isn't it?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capture this moment. Then think about this for a minute.
Service at a restaurant is not much different than if you don't get back to your new customers or new leads in a timely … (10 comments)

real estate: Lazy does not mean, you are entitled to handicapped parking! $250.00 fine for laziness! - 09/12/09 10:20 PM
Lazy does not mean, you are entitled to handicapped parking!  $250.00 fine for laziness!
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I was so upset today when I was showing my customer property.  The unit involved has underground parking, however she is handicapped and those spots were all … (11 comments)

real estate: Flu shots $24.95 at Walgreens...$29.95 if you are allergic to preservatives or latex. - 09/12/09 09:21 PM
Flu shots $24.95 at Walgreens...$29.95 if you are allergic to preservatives or latex.
Make SURE, you let the nurse or pharmacist (yes, now some are certified to give the shots as well) know if you are allergic to preservatives or LATEX!
This is not a warning for the swine virus vaccine … (5 comments)

real estate: Is it legal for an agent to raffle off a listing? - 09/09/09 11:14 PM
Is it legal for an agent to raffle off a listing?


Well, now that I have your attention...I thought it was a fantastic way to sell a home in this market when I heard a home owner doing this...
Really,  I have a fantastic listing...between the Intracoastal and the … (2 comments)

real estate: So, really, "What IS the PRICE of the property?" Agents need to consider their answer! - 09/09/09 10:37 PM
So, really, "What IS the PRICE of the property?" Agents need to consider their answer! 
 I had an agent ask me this question the other day.  She said, "Do we really even know what "price" is anymore?  GREAT QUESTION from HER, and GREAT QUESTION for YOU as PEERS!
What's in the … (37 comments)

real estate: RULES, there are so many rules...each state has their own...some are reciprocal...to FL that is. - 08/30/09 09:24 PM
RULES, there are so many rules...each state has their own...some are reciprocal...to FL that is
There are so many different lending rules, listing rules for RE agents, loan types and so much confusion for John Q Public to read through and try to understand in this every changing market.
They, for … (1 comments)

real estate: Don't send me a listing unless it's a steal! WOW now...who am I to decide what's a steal? - 08/30/09 08:43 PM
Don't send me a listing unless it's a steal! WOW now...who am I to decide what's a steal?
What is  a steal?  And are real estate agents the ones who should determine this?
As an active REALTOR(r), when I get a customer requesting a "steal" I hesitate.
I will send you … (4 comments)

real estate: Hillsboro Beach in Florida...great fishing and snorkling opportunities. - 08/30/09 08:24 PM

What a fabulous place to visit, just south of billionaires row in the Hillsboro Mile.
There is snorkling, fishing and site seeing trips availabout out this inlet.  See the small black dot by the ocean, that is the light house the lights the way for the fishermen to get home.
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real estate: Earnest money deposits...they aren't required to facilitate a deal in Florida! - 08/20/09 10:36 PM
Earnest money deposits...they aren't required to facilitate a deal in Florida!
Earnest money deposits are not required, in other words, there is no law in Florida that requires earnest money deposits to make an offer on a property here in Florida.
A promise to buy and a promise to sell are … (44 comments)

real estate: It's time for a Bonanza! Buy now, thank me later! - 08/20/09 10:20 PM
It's time for a Bonanza! Buy now, thank me later!
Yes, you can thank me later!  The buyers now will eventually be the MILLIONAIRES OF THE FUTURE!
With Real Estate prices at an all time low, if you have a doubt about where to put that cash on hand, it's Real … (2 comments)

real estate: What are the principals of RESPA? - 08/20/09 09:46 PM
What are the principals of RESPA?
RESPA is defined as The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.
RESPA was developed in 1974 to protect buyers at closing.  It is an Act that requires the disclosure of the types of charges that a buyer will incur when purchasing a property.  It also … (8 comments)

real estate: Florida is developing a combination FAR/BAR and FAR contract, are you aware? - 08/20/09 09:18 PM
Florida is developing a combination FAR/BAR and FAR contract, are you aware?
Florida lawyers are in the process of developing a single buyers contract which combines the FAR/BAR and the FAR contract!
There is actually a draft in place at this time.  One of the changes agents should be looking at … (3 comments)

real estate: Florida will soon require home inspectors to be licensed. - 08/20/09 08:38 PM
Florida will soon require home inspectors to be licensed.
Florida currently does not require or regulated home inspectors.  As of JULY 1, 2010, home inspectors, mold assessors, and mold remediators will have to have a Florida license.
This new law requires those who wish to continue practicing as above to complete … (2 comments)

real estate: The DRAMA of Real Estate, feel it, or leave it. How do you handle your customer/client? - 08/08/09 11:15 PM
The DRAMA of Real Estate, feel it, or leave it.
Drama, as described in Webster's dictionary is:  1 a literary composition to be performed by actors: play, esp. one that is not a comedy 2 the art of writing, acting, or producing plays 3 a series of events suggestive of those … (4 comments)

real estate: Blogging, do you need google juice? - 07/31/09 10:08 PM
Blogging, do you need google juice?
Here's my opinion.
Your juice is as good as the content that you post.
Google is google.  Many people write great posts and they are in never ever land in the google trail.
I don't know where I am on the google list, I don't … (4 comments)

real estate: I would like some help with a lease/purchase agreement. How do you write it, or do you? - 07/27/09 08:55 PM
I would like some help with a lease/purchase agreement. How do you write it, or do you?
I currently have a property listed where the customer would really like to sell, however she would also consider a lease/purchase.
The buyers agent called me and said, "I do mostly rentals, so why … (12 comments)

real estate: Let's get this party started, let's feel the buyers move... - 07/25/09 11:32 PM
Let's get this party started, let's feel the buyers move...
Let's keep the momentive going, let all your buyers know that...things are now on the positive move...
Hurry before the prices escalate and they missed the bottom.
They buyer frenzy has started...the REO's are in a manic state of bid after … (12 comments)

real estate: It's an AS-IS short sale, we're closing Friday and U want an inspection...quick? - 07/08/09 10:01 PM
It's an AS-IS short sale, we're closing Friday and U want an inspection...quick?
Why? Well that's OK, as I frantically call my Inspector for a "favor".
All of the issues were disclosed up front...about $300.00 worth.  This is a short sale...offered at $289K...approved at $275K...This inspection is going to cost $500.00.
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