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property: Are Realtors commissions rising in your area? - 04/30/08 06:39 AM

I am curious to hear what real estate commissions are doing in your area through this current real estate roller coaster. Here in Sarasota, Florida the average real estate commission is on the rise.
When I started selling real estate in 2000 I remember a good mix of 7% and 6% commissions … (7 comments)

property: 5 Ways to Avoid Buyer Burnout - 04/28/08 10:30 AM

1. Don't work with buyers. You can make a lot of money if you are a good listing agent. Remember the old saying that you have to "list to last". I don't completely agree with that since most of my income the last 5 years have come from buyers. However, if … (2 comments)

property: Canadians are actively buying Florida real estate - so how do you attract them? - 03/26/08 08:52 PM

It is the perfect storm for Canadians. The Florida real estate market is depressed and their Canadian dollar is very strong against the U.S. dollar. Florida has been a long time vacation spot for Canadians. Many of them are now looking to buy vacation homes in the sunshine state.
I have been very active lately with … (1 comments)

property: Vacation All Year Round On Siesta Key - 08/11/07 08:17 PM

Imagine eight miles of pure white crystal sand surrounded by the turquoise seas of The Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota bay. Imagine enjoying your favorite beverage on the terrace and watching the sun set over the gulf. Siesta Key is an eight mile long barrier island just off the Sarasota, Florida … (0 comments)

property: Luxury is a Bargain in Sarasota These Days - 08/11/07 08:16 PM

Everyone knew it would happen, but no one was quite sure when. With Sarasota real estate selling at all time highs in 2004, real estate speculators and investors jumped in with both feet and commissioned some of the most beautiful luxury condos and homes in the state. Sarasota luxury homes are … (0 comments)

property: Five Quick (and cheap) Staging Tricks - 08/11/07 08:14 PM

If you're in the market to sell, you've probably been told that staging your home is vital, especially when the real estate market is a bit laggy. You can hire a professional stager who will do everything up to and including renting rooms of furniture that fit your home's style. But … (2 comments)

property: Five Great Reasons to Live on Longboat Key - 08/11/07 08:12 PM

Thinking of buying or vacationing on Longboat Key? Located just off the coast of Sarasota, the ten mile long barrier island is the setting for some of the most luxurious homes in a state that defined luxury living. But living on Longboat Key offers more than just beautiful homes. If you … (0 comments)

property: Five Great Buyer Incentives for a Slow Market - 08/11/07 08:06 PM

The current real estate slowdown has brought out some of the most unusual buyer incentives we've ever seen, from fully paid week-end getaway vacations to brand new cars. When it comes to incentives for buyers, though, the simple fact is that money talks. Here are five great buyer incentives that really … (1 comments)

property: Sarasota Waterfront Communities - 06/08/07 06:39 PM

Can you imagine lounging on this covered patio overlooking the gorgeous blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico? Sarasota is blessed with a variety of waterfront properties to please just about anyone. One can find properties on the beach, bay, canal, lake or river in the Sarasota area. It just depends on … (0 comments)

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