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9 Banks Failed in 1 day !!!!

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:24:33 -0600

Via National Credit Fixers - Matt Listro:

That's right you read the headline correctly. Nine Banks failed in one day. All 9 banks failed on Friday Oct. 30th making it the largest number of bank failures in one day in US history!

The banks that failed are:

North Houston Bank Houston TX

Madisonville State Bank Madisonville TX

Citizens National Bank Teague TX

Park National Bank Chicago IL

Pacific National Bank San Francisco CA

California National Bank Los Angeles CA

San Diego National Bank San Diego CA

Community Bank of Lemont Lemont IL

Bank USA, N.A. Phoenix AZ

That brings the total of bank failures for 2009 to a whopping 115. How does that total compare with previous years you ask? Well in 2008 there were 26, in 2007 there were only 3, and in 2005 & 2006 there were zero (statistics obtained from FDIC at http://www.fdic.gov/bank/individual/failed/banklist.html)

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Looking to start or change your website?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:08:04 -0600

For those of you looking to start a website or thinking about changing your website and your not sure what you want to do yet, you owe to yourself to check out www.UltraAgent.com. It is very simple to navigate and there are many templates to choose from. You can even customize the header with a stock photo or any photo that you may have. The photo I for my site I took myself on Nokomis Beach.

I switched over to UltraAgent months ago and I love it. I can update my site whenever I want without getting charged for labor and I have received many compliments from customers. They love the way it is laid out, very easy to follow.

I also just found out that UltraAgent now offers IDX and I am considering incorporating that into my website shortly. I was iframing my MLS IDX and I received a lot of complaints about that so I now iframed my company's search page and that seems to be working much better for me, what do you think? (http://www.discovervenicerealestate.com/ip.aspx?p=1252&page=MLS-Home-Search). Anyway my point is there are a lot of options available that are easy on your wallet.

Contact Kari A. Battaglia PA, licensed Realtor® in Venice Florida at 941-270-1851 to list your home, answer general questions or to help you search for homes for sale in Venice Florida. I currently serve customers in Venice Florida, Englewood Florida, Nokomis Florida, South Venice, Laurel, Osprey and Casey Key and Manasota Key communities. As a private landowner, I also have Tennessee properties available in the Chattanooga area. Call or email me to receive a list of Tennessee properties available for sale.

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Speechless Sunday - Turtle in Englewood Florida

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:54:59 -0600

This little guy was crawling around in my back yard and I just had to take a picture of him and share him with you. He did not like me getting so close to him and I found out just how quickly these turtles can move.

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To all my friends here on ActiveRain, have a spooktacular Halloween!

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:41:51 -0500

To all my friends here on ActiveRain, Have a spooktacular Halloween!

My family here in Venice Florida has so much fun on Halloween. We carve pumpkins, go downtown to the Venice Mainstreet Halloween Parade where children dress up and walk down mainstreet for everyone to see. Then it is time for all the merchants pass out sweet sweet candy to everyone. It is loads of fun.

What does your family do for Halloween?

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Jury Duty Scam Verified By The FBI - Identity Thieves

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:41:12 -0500

Florida residents need to be aware the "Jury Duty Scam." DO NOT FALL FOR THIS. Heath Coker of Cape Coral informs us of this scam and provides tips on what steps to take to protect ourselves, friends and loved ones from these identity thieves.

Via Heath Coker, Real Estate Broker (REindex.com & Cape Group Real Estate):

The FBI has verified, on their web site, that there is a "Jury Duty Scam". This is a phone related scam, so if you know anyone who doesn't use the Internet, especially older people, you should make sure they do not become a victim. The caller claims to be a court officer, and then accuses the victim of missing a jury duty appointment. After the victim is sufficiently worried about failing to report for jury duty, the caller then suggests that they verify if they have the correct person. It is at that point that they ask for ss number, birth date, and sometimes even credit information.

The caller works the conversation into a threat of a fine that can be paid over the phone by a credit card. What is amazing is that this has been going on in some form since early 2005! If you have one of these calls, or know someone who has, one thing to do is *69 after you hang up. This will give you the phone number that the call was made from. Then contact the FBI and report the incident.

You can also use *57 which records the phone call at the phone company as a "call trace". One web site says: "When you activate the Call Trace code (*57) immediately following the harassing call, the caller's phone number is recorded by the phone company." But *57 doesn't give you the phone number. The phone company has to get an authorization form before the harasser's phone number can be turned over to law enforcement and there may be a fee. Some phone companies charge you each time you use Call Trace and others have a monthly charge for an unlimited number of traces.

If the phone number is blocked, tracing the call may help the FBI or other law enforcement agencies gather enough information to go after the schemers even from the perspective of "Do Not Call" fines and penalties, especially if your phone is on the DNC list. In any case, don't get your identity stolen this way. Tell someone who might be a victim to be careful, too.
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TAX CREDIT FOR ALL BUYERS!!

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:16:45 -0500

Timely post regarding extension of the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit! Thank you Deb & Ray.

Via Debra & Raymond Gravelle (RE/MAX Home Team Realty):

If you have owned your own home for more than 5 years you MUST read this.

Yesterday the Senate agreed to extend the first time home buyers tax credit AND added to offer a reduced credit to qualified repeat buyers.

IF YOU MISSED OUT ON THE LAST TAX CREDIT, now is the time to act. The current program will end April 30.

For EXISTING HOMEOWNERS, if you have owned your home for more than 5 years, this new program would give you a $6,500 tax credit to repeat buyers. Would this motivate you enought to move?

Tell us what YOU would do with an $8,000 tax credit or the $6,500 one. There are a number of homeowners who we helped get into the current program which expires at the end of November.

If you would like to learn more about how to take advantage of these programs before the go away forever, give us a call/text of email.

Deb & Ray Gravelle
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RE/MAX Home Team Realty
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Great vacation home in Venice FL

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:12:35 -0500

Kari A. Battaglia | Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate | kari@discovervenicerealestate.com | 941.270.1851

1178 Tuscany Blvd, Venice, FL

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club

4BR/3BA Single Family House

offered at $625,000

Year Built	2005
Sq Footage	2,609
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	Unspecified
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Wheather you are searching for your dream home or vacation home, this is a must see. Perfect for the active upscale lifestyle, situated near the heart of Venice, excellent dining, shopping & beaches. Pelican Pointe offers 27 hole championship golf course, active clubhouse & restaurant, fitness & tennis. Living here is like being on vacation year round. This home flows nicely from one room to the next, popular Catalina model offers open floor plan with fantastic views of pond and 23rd fairway. Solid surface countertops, ceramic tile, upgraded carpet and more. Easy access to I75, golf membership is not a requirement, social membership are included in HOA fees. Buyers home warranty provided.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- High/Vaulted ceiling
- Walk-in closet	- Tile floor	- Dining room
- Dishwasher	- Refrigerator	- Swimming pool

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Clubhouse	- Fitness center	- Swimming pool(s)
- Tennis court(s)	- Golf course	- Lake
- Gated property	- Secured entry

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Fabulous views of 23rd fairway, pond & preserve

- Pool with waterfall

- Minutes away from beaches, shopping, dinning & downtown Venice

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Front Exterior	Kitchen
Living	Master Bath
Pool	View

Contact info:

Kari A. Battaglia

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

kari@discovervenicerealestate.com

941.270.1851

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Oct 29, 2009, 7:33am PDT

Jetties in Venice Florida

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:17:56 -0500

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Fishing in Boca Grande FL

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:12:00 -0500

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Cherished Family Memories Reluctantly For Sale To Highest Bidder

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:14:34 -0500

Sarah Gray Lamm wrote this timely post warning sellers about the potential dangers of overpricing their home. If you are serious about selling your home in today's market please give me a call to discuss your options and strategies to get the best price possible in the short amount of time with the least amount of inconvenience to you. I am happy to help.

Kari A. Battaglia PA, 941-270-1851, Kari@KariBattaglia.com

Via SarahGray Lamm~REALTOR Broker~ 60K Hours of NC Real Estate Experience~ (Allen Tate Realtors Chapel Hill, NC):

“Cherished Family Memories Reluctantly For Sale To Highest Bidder…
and we do mean high so don’t offend us with a lowball offer.”

I see this ad all the time; in community newspapers and magazines, print, online and in my email. I see it every time I pull up the day’s New Listings in MLS.

You’re kidding…no one would ever run such an ad, would they? Guess again; this is exactly what a seller is saying when s/he decides to ask their real estate agent to “just try it” and put an overpriced home on the market to see if anyone is willing to pay. (Never mind whether or not a lender is willing to lend money to a buyer to overpay for your home but that’s another discussion…)

We all think we are capable of being perfectly objective when it comes to selling our homes. “I know it’s just a house,’ we tell ourselves, “an investment, bricks and mortar, ‘a house’ not a home.” But the problem is that, for you, it is a home.

When you start to ‘de-clutter’ as your agent suggested, you find memories; in the closets, in the attic and under the beds. Memories in your families cherished collections, your children’s school art and your kitchen junk drawer. The pantry holds the ingredients for your loved ones favorite recipes and the walls hold family portraits and local artwork purchased on family vacations and outings.

You start to think about all the good times you’ve had in the kitchen during holidays, family evenings spent in the living room, putting the kids to bed in the bedrooms decorated to reflect their favorite things, the backyard parties with neighbors and friends and the satisfaction of completing a do it yourself project in the garage. You know how much a new family is going to enjoy doing those same things in your beloved home. Someone will appreciate how valuable it is, right? Then there’s the new flooring, the updated bathrooms, the new HVAC system and isn’t your lawn beautiful and well cared for? Surely the next owners will want to keep the custom made draperies that match the Pottery Barn paint in the Dining Room. You’ll leave them; for a price. The washer and dryer are only two years old; a great deal and you’ll throw those in; with the right offer.

Folks, you have long since passed the point of even being capable of objectivity. Loss of objectivity is the first step down the short road to unreasonable pricing. But can’t we just try it? Surely you, my faithful and capable real estate agent, can make them see how valuable all this stuff is? That is your job isn’t it?

My job, dear seller, is to help you understand the realities of the market and to offer up my years of experience to help you prepare your home to appeal to the largest segment of qualified buyers out there and this includes proper pricing. Then I will market it in such a way as to get those buyers through the door so they can see for themselves what a great home you are selling; maybe even get them to imagine all the great memories they can create there so that we can begin to strategically negotiate the selling price. Don’t think for one minute that your offering price is not part of the strategy or the appeal.

Your best buyer may not even get a chance to see your home if their agent tells them it is overpriced. Nobody has the time to be the guinea pig who teachs a seller that their pricing strategy is in need of some serious review. “Make us an offer”, you say, “we’ll be reasonable.” But the buyer has moved on. They are busy preparing an offer on your neighbors’ home. You see your neighbors finally decided that they really want to get on with it, no more trying; they’ve opted for doing. They just dropped their asking price by $20,000 and the buyers can’t wait to get started negotiating for their new home. They’ll be moved in before Christmas and already creating their own memories just about the time you call your agent to say “Let’s price it where you originally suggested…it’s time for us to move on.”

SarahGray Lamm is a licensed, full time, residential real estate Broker in the Raleigh Durham area of North Carolina. She specializes in serving the real estate needs of home sellers and home buyers in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham and Northern Chatham County.

With over 60,000 hours of experience in North Carolina real estate, SarahGray is proudly associated with Allen Tate Realtors, the Carolinas largest independent real estate company. With exceptional relationships all over the Carolinas and the U.S., SarahGray is able to connect you with other professionals in all areas who will make your home buying or home selling experience the best you have ever had!

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Unique home in South Venice Florida 4BR/2BA with separate living quarters

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:37:49 -0500

Kari A. Battaglia | Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate | 941.270.1851

1133 Seneca Rd, Venice, FL

This 4BR/2BA South Venice home is ready for its new owners. Very nice house close to beaches, South Venice Ferry, boat ramp and great shopping.

4BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $169,900

Year Built	1955
Sq Footage	1,841
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	12,000 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

This unique home offers ability to have separate living quarters, perfect for rental or in laws. Kitchen has been updated with wood cabinets and newer appliances, Florida room is currently being used as a formal dinning area but can have many different uses. Two of the bedrooms are just off the large living area and you will also find the entrance to the separate living area just off the kitchen/dinette which has 2 bedrooms, large bathroom, kitchenette and large living room with it's own separate entrance. This property has great income potential or just right for the mother in law quarters. 10x15 shed in backyard has laundry facilities in there with a loft for additional storage space. Completely fenced in back yard great for pets. Fruit trees and room for boat/RV parking. Voluntary membership to SCVA is only $50 per year, use of community boat ramp/dock is $75 per year, South Venice Ferry to private beach $75 year. Buyers home warranty provide for peace of mind.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Tile floor	- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator	- Microwave	- Washer
- Dryer	- Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Storage space(s)

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Unique home with separate living quarters

- Oversized lot

- Fenced in backyard

- Room for boat/RV parking

- 10x15 shed with laundry facilities and loft for extra storage

- Buyers home warranty

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Front Exterior	Kitchen
Dinette	Living Room
Bathroom	Back Exterior

Contact info:

Kari A. Battaglia

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

941.270.1851

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Oct 22, 2009, 6:04am PDT

Friday's Fotos - Autumn...

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:43:30 -0500

I just wanted to share this great post that I read this morning regarding the meaning of Autum. What does Autum mean to you?

Via Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector (Complete Home Inspections, Inc.):

Friday's Fotos - Autumn...

Throughout time, Autumn has often been denoted as a time of change. Whether you are in the autumn of your life, or the seasonal equinox; autumn has several meanings. To me, Autumn is a time when the summer foliage pulls off its mask and the radiant hues burst forth in a of mix of vibrant and subtitle colors that the masters wished they could capture. Colors that only the Creator's pallet can generate.

Autumn is a disquieting time when the cycles of life and death, intermingle. For all that composes, decomposes. Only to start the cycle of life anew in the spring☺☺☺

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Another example of the box is better than the present

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:53:51 -0500

I finally broke down and bought myself a great new chair for my home office. The kids were so excited when the saw the gigantic box it came in. They decided to build a dog house for our dog Riley. What a cute First Time Homebuyer!

Contact Kari A. Battaglia, licensed Realtor® in Venice Florida at 941-270-1851 to list your home, answer questions or to help you in your search for homes for sale in Venice Florida. I currently serve customers in Venice Florida, Englewood Florida, Nokomis Florida, South Venice, Laurel, Osprey and North Port Florida communities. As a private landowner, I also have Tennessee properties available in the Chattanooga area. Call or email me to receive a list of Tennessee properties available for sale.

Kari A. Battaglia, GRI - Realtor®, Broker Associate - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - 331 W Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285 - 941-270-1851 direct - 941-484-9715 - office 800-969-1990 toll free - Kari@KariBattaglia.com

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White Pelicans in Boca Grande Florida

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:36:06 -0500

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What a day!

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:22:30 -0500

This week we have family visiting from New York. It is a very special time for us as it has been many years since their last visit. My husband's uncle has been sick off and on with cancer and has been unable to make the annual trips to Florida that they have been taking for the past 32 years. Their trip this year was almost canceled as he was in the hospital up until the day before they were to leave. To everyone's amazement he recovered and was released the day before they had to leave and was able to make the trip to Florida.

Yesterday all the "men" in the family went fishing in Boca Grande Florida. Below is a picture of our Uncle Ed holding up his big catch with a well deserved smile on his face. This is very special since he was in the hospital days before. God truley perform miracles everyday and I just wanted to share ours with my family here at Active Rain.

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Venice/Englewood Market Update with Tips on Selling Your Home in a Buyer's Market

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:08:59 -0500

The number of properties available for sale in the Venice/Englewood area real estate markets are continuing to decline, down 34% from the same month one year ago; 4647 properties for sale to 3060, sales that are pending in the area are remaining strong for September 2009, up over 53% from one year ago; 270 properties pending to 415 properties pending*: an indicator of buyers interest in the Venice/Englewood real estate market. Even though the number of homes available for sale in our area continues to decline, we are still in a Buyer's market. If you are considering selling your home there are steps you can take to ensure a successful sale.

Know Your Competition

Knowing your competition is the key to getting your home sold. If you are not aware of what you are up against you will be dead in the water. In today's market, your competition (other homes like yours that are currently for sale) is strong and everyone is competing for the same thing; the buyers attention. Start to look at houses for sale from the buyer's perspective. Find out what your neighbor's are offering, visit open houses on the weekends, and discover what kind of incentives builders are offering for new homes. Listen to what the buyers are saying and what they are looking for in a home. This will help you prepare your home for sale and give you that needed edge over your competition.

Pricing your home is the key to selling quickly

Internet exposure, curb appeal, the right color of paint, open houses and yard signs - it's all part of attracting the right buyer. But the right buyers also need to know they're buying for the right price. Pricing your home correctly from the start is extremely important. Buyers will overlook your home even if it is priced "just a little too high." You need to realize that today's market is what it is. You cannot dwell on what your home was worth two years ago, or what your neighbor got for their home six months ago, but focus on what you can get in today's market. Your home is a commodity and is only worth what buyers are willing to pay for it NOW. If you price your home "just a little high" you will be chasing the market and eventually receive less money for your home that if you priced your home right to begin with.

Turnkey conditions

In a buyer's market your home needs to be ready for immediate occupancy. Two or three years ago not replacing old and smelly carpets or painting those scuffed up walls was OK. Not in today's real estate market. Make sure all appliances are in working order, walls are freshly painted, and the yard is well manicured and depersonalize your home so buyers can envision what their stuff will look like in your home.

Be prepared to negotiate

Today's buyers are savvy; they are doing their homework and know the current real estate market conditions. If you priced your home just 5% to 8% more than you expected to get you should attract multiple buyers which discourages low offers and you will find out pretty quickly if the buyers are willing to pay what you are offering. If a home is priced 10% to 20% higher than the current market is bearing, buyers typically submit low offers with contingencies. If the buyers are getting a mortgage then your home needs to appraise for what you are asking. If the home does not appraise you need to drop the negotiated price or the buyer can walk and loose a willing and able buyer.

Offer incentives

Pricing your home correctly is not the only strategy to getting your home sold. Offering incentives is another way to attract buyers. You can get a creative as you like and I have even seen brand new cars offered to homebuyers. You don't need to get as crazy as that to bring attention to your home. Some ideas for incentives; offer homebuyers a home warranty, pay for closing cost, pay for discount points towards lower the mortgage rate on buyers loan or offer a golf membership with the sale of your home. Making incentives does not guarantee that your home will be sold but making your home stand out from the crowd will certain increase your chances for a sale.

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Beleza on Venice Beach - Venice Florida's Luxury Beachfront Condo

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:06:45 -0500

The newest beachfront condo on Venice Beach in Venice Florida. The Beleza is the Venice's most prestigious Gulf front tower condominium located directly on Venice Beach. With fabulous views of the Gulf of Mexico and City of Venice from almost all units, this condo boasts ground-level access controlled parking, professionally equipped Fitness Center, large Club Room and Bar for entertaining, heated outdoor pool and spa, spacious deck, trellis garden and outdoor grill.

Walk to downtown Venice shopping, dining and entertainment, or stroll to Venice Jetties and see the dolphins playing in the Gulf of Mexico and the local fisherman catching fish. This is also a golfers paradise with 6 golf courses in Venice, most notable is the 27 hole championship golf course, Pelican Pointe.

If you are considering buying a condo in Venice and would like to tour the Beleza on Venice Beach please give me a call I am happy to help.

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Build your dream home directly on the Intracoastal Waterway in Venice FL

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:26:41 -0500

If you like privacy but you still would like to be near town, shopping & local beaches this is the place you would want to build your next dream home. This affordable waterfront lot is on the Intracoastal waterway in Venice Florida off of Lemon Bay Drive. This 5.274 acre lot is located near the South Venice Ferry Boat and South Venice's public boat launch and is adjacent to the Lemon Bay Preserve.

Gorgeous views of Intracoastal Waterway and lagoon with your own little beach directly on the Intracoastal Waterway in South Venice (installation of a dock may be possible as other contiguous landowners have docks installed on the lagoon). Parcels are currently zoned OUC (Open Use Conservation), two deeded lots on record. There is approximately 2.5 to 3.5 acres of upper lands with mature oaks, pines and palmettos. Surveys have been completed.

If you would like more information about these lots and the potential of building your dream home there give me a call at 941-270-1851, I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Sellers are put on notice. Start packing and be ready to go by November 30

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:50:22 -0500

This timely post is important for all buyers!

Via Richard Weisser Coweta Fayette Real Estate ERA United Realty:

As the November 30 deadline for the expiration of the first-time homebuyer tax credit approaches, the availability of bargain properties is diminishing drastically.

Short-sales are probably out, as there is not enough time left to assure a purchase will occur by the cutoff date. HUD homes are allowing 45 days to close in our area, but if anything goes wrong you will not get to closing in time if you purchase this weekend.

The "best bet" right now is a motivated conventional seller, willing to negotiate fair terms and move "QUICKLY!" The buyer can get excellent terms and conditions, a market price, and have a good change of closing the property in time to garner the tax credit.

The next two weeks will be hectic. The time to act is NOW!
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Choosing Your Realtor Based on List Price

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:22:17 -0500

I just recently went on a listing presentation. I really wanted to get this listing because it is in a community that I want to break into. This was an expired listing that I sent my expired listing letter to and also a postcard. I was so excited when I got the call to sit down with them and go over with them what I can do for them to get their home sold. When I got there I found out that I am the 4th Realtor that they are interviewing for the job of selling their home. I am glad to hear that sellers are doing there homework and making sure that they are hiring the right person.

The sellers have a great home on a huge creek with a beautiful pool and lots of amenities in a gated golf course community. Their listing expired at $435,000 and was listed previously for 6 months. The sellers informed me that they had about 30 to 40 showings and one 2nd showing but no offers. The sellers agreed that their home did not sell because it was overpriced (I feel by at least $50,000). This is good news to hear because this is a hurdle that is usually difficult for sellers to get over.

The sellers were going to let me know who will be the one they hire in a few days. When I got the call I was told that they choose another Realtor. I asked them why they choose him over the others and they were honest with me which I appreciated. The choose him because of price and they felt my price suggestion was choose for a quick sale and not in their best interest.

This is disappointing to me because they knew their house did not sell the first time it was listed because it was overpriced. I don't know what kind of marketing plan the other Realtors presented but I think it is a little dangerous to choose a Realtor largely based on list price. I explained to them that I could tell them any price just to get the listing but my price is reflective of the current market value and I would be doing a disservice to them if I did otherwise.

It is tempting to set list price higher just to get the listing and then go for price reductions during the term of the listing. When you get no showings and are going for price reductions monthly or you get tons of showings and no offers the confidence the sellers have in your abilities to sell the home are shattered and it is hard to explain why you choose the high list price in the first place.

I wish them the best of luck and thanked them for their honesty with me. Most people would not have told me the truth and I really did appreciate that. I also wished them the best of luck in selling their home and if anything changes please to remember me. I hope they do sell their home but I have a feeling I will be sending them another expired listing letter in a few months time.

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Buying a Condo in Venice - See Waterfront on the Island of Venice

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:28:07 -0500

Luxury waterfront condominium on the island of Venice. The Waterfront on Venice Island offers a sophisticated an active Gulf Coast lifestyle. These newer condos in Venice are spacious with rich interiors with fantastic views of the Gulf of Mexico, Intracoastal Waterway and City of Venice. Walk to restaurants, parks, and shops in downtown Venice, or along the 10-mile Waterway Park and Trail. Luxurious amenities included in this Florida condominium are a gated pool, clubhouse and across the street, the elaborate Tra Ponti Resort & Spa.

If you would like to see this luxury condo in Venice please give me a call. I am happy to show it to you.

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Sarasota - The Best Place to Buy Real Estate Today

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:16:14 -0500

For those of you in search of a new home or investment property, the Today's Show Today's Real Estate segment 10 Biggest Markets on Sale has determined Sarasota Florida the best place to buy real estate. This is very good news for our area of the country. For those of you looking to buy a home in our area, give me a call I am happy to show you around.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/33191501#33191501

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Affordable Waterfront Home in Englewood Florida

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:25:43 -0500

Where can you find affordable waterfront property? In Englewood Florida on Gottfried Creek. This spacious 3 bedroom 3 bath home with 2 car garage, huge kitchen new carpet with open floor plan is sitting on over a 1/2 acre of land and very affordable for waterfront and is currently listed for $219,000. If you would like to see this waterfront home or any other waterfront home just give me a call, I am happy to show it.

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Boca Royale Golf & Country Club, Englewood FL

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:11:09 -0500

A quality built home located in the active community of Boca Royale Golf & Country Club. This fabulous home is located on the 17th fairway and has all the features today's buyers are looking for. If you would like to see this home or any other home in Boca Royale give me a call, I am happy to show it.

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Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club, Venice FL

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:02:44 -0500

What community has been voted best community in Venice year after year. Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club. This home is an Arthur Rutenberg Amelia VI Model that has been customized. Great views of the 26th fairway, perfect for the homeowners with an active lifestyle. If you would like to see this home or any other home in Pelican Pointe give me a call, I would be happy to show it.

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