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- Name
- Palmetto Bay | Redland Real Estate | Maggie Dokic
- Company
- Prudential Florida Realty
- E-mail
- Contact Palmetto Bay | Redland Real Estate | Maggie Dokic (Prudential Florida Realty)
- Website
- http://www.theblogthatatemiami.com
- Office Phone
- (786) 581-1517
- Alt. Phone
- (786) 581-1400
- Fax
- (305) 777-8820
- Address
- 11525 South Dixie Highway, Pinecrest, FL, 33156
- Description
- A Florida Real Estate Broker specializing in residential properties in Miami-Dade County, specifically the Village of Palmetto Bay and the Redland. Hablo Español.
The Redland & Village of Palmetto Bay Real Estate Expert
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I am a real estate professional specializing in residential sales in Southwest Miami-Dade County, specifically the areas southwest of Miami Metrozoo, the Redland (live here, work here, love it) the Village of Palmetto Bay, Homestead, and beyond. I keep up with today's technology and use it to market my clients' homes effectively.
I custom-tailor a marketing plan for each of the homes I sell. No cookie-cutter approach for me. How do I market your home more effectively? Here's a sampling of how I do that:
- I place your home on the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
- I post a sign in front of your home so folks know it's for sale. This way they call me to set up appointments to see it and not ring your doorbell at the most inopportune times.
- I take dozens of pictures of your home so we can really do some good marketing. Did you ever see a listing online and only saw the exterior shot? It makes people wonder how bad the interior is if they don't want to show it.
- I create a virtual tour of your home so serious buyers will spend more time looking at your listing and not click ahead to the next one. The majority of real estate agents in Miami Dade County do not offer virtual tours of their listings. And the ones that do, may do so selectively for their most expensive listings only. I offer virtual tours for all my listings, regardless of the listing price. I create this tour with your help so we can highlight your home's best features and everyone can see what makes it special. You can see a sample of one of my virtual tours by clicking here.
- Have you visited Realtor.com lately? Every single active listing in the United States is on there. That's because Realtor.com is the consumer site of the National Association of Realtors. But don't let anybody fool you. Just because the listing is there doesn't mean the marketing is the same for all of them. That's because Realtor.com, by default, provides one picture for each listing and no more. I pay extra so that my home sellers have the best marketing program on Realtor.com, which, by the way, is the most widely visited real estate website of all. It holds the lion's share of consumer's attention who spend 82% of their online home shopping time on there. Here's how my Realtor.com marketing differs from the standard: Realtor.com allows agents who spend the extra money to post up to 25 pictures. Not all properties can benefit from that many pictures, but I add as many as possible to my listings so that they are shown in their best light. My listings all have customized descriptions so buyers can read all about what makes your property special and perfect for them. My listings have my contact info there to make it easy to set up an appointment to view the home. My listings can be emailed to friends and family or the significant other.
I have more than 8 years experience buying and selling real estate in the area I service. Trusting me with the sale of what could be your biggest asset is a responsibility I do not take lightly. I am fully licensed as a real estate broker but choose to serve my customers as a Broker-Associate. That means I have the education, experience and credentials to be a Broker but continue to sell real estate and serve the needs of my customers.
In my free time I like to be with my daughters (chauffering back and forth to cheerleading events it seems) and am active at church. If time permits, tending to the garden, crafting and reading rank high on my list, as well as just spending time with family and good friends.
I am a member in good standing of the National Association of Realtors, the Florida Association of Realtors, the Realtor Association of Miami-Dade County, the Realtor Association of Greater Miami & the Beaches as well as the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.
Hablo Español.
The Redland, Village of Palmetto Bay, Southwest Miami-Dade Real
I focus on residential properties. Whether you're buying or selling, I can help you!
Finding the right home for someone, in the right neighborhood, gives me a thrill. I want them to fall in love with their new home and, years down the road, continue waving at me when they see me pass by, using all five fingers!
 As for sellers, I love using all the different resources available to market their home for sale. In today's market and technologically savvy environment, that means using the internet and using it well. Making sure that their home gets the exposure it merits is a top priority. Once that offer is accepted, there's still lots of work to be done and I'm passionate about all of it.
Here are some links I think consumers in my area will find useful. I am always updating this list so check back often!
The Village of Palmetto Bay Official Website
New Baptist Health Homestead Hospital Opened May 2007
What does a REALTOR® do, anyway?
Having a Ball in Miami-Dade Parks
Village of Pinecrest, Florida
Limewood Grove Homes in Southwest Miami, Florida
Tropical Chihuly Nights at Fairchild Tropical Gardens in Miami, Florida
Miami MetroZoo
Miami Seaquarium
Monkey Jungle
Parrot Jungle
The Miami Redlands
Miami Dade Schools Website
Miami Dade County Website
Miami Dade County Property Search
Miami Dade County Property Tax Millage Tables
How to Find a Reliable Contractor in Miami Dade County
Agricultural Classification of Land in Miami Dade County
Miami Dade County Property Tax Estimator
Miami Dade County Property Appraiser
Miami Dade County Property Tax Exemptions
Biscayne Everglades Greenway Update
Miami Dade Affordable Housing Portal
Facing Foreclosure in Miami Dade? Know your Rights
Southwest Miami, Homestead and Historic Miami Redlands
City of Homestead, Florida
The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
My Blog Posts:
Mr. Homebuyer, Here's Why I Didn't Send That One - 01/25/10 02:58 PM
 Like most agents in the Miami real estate market, I have quite a number of buyers I am working with. Several months ago I started making sure that I always meet with each one before we start working together to make sure they understand the process. We also make sure they're ... (114 comments)
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What Happens When You Run Out of Numbers - 01/24/10 07:50 PM
I was driving past the Walgreens drugstore on Quail Roost and SW 127 Avenue in Miami the other night. I looked at the sign they put up with their weekly specials and calls to action.
I had to do a double take and then chuckle. They had run out of #1's ... (6 comments)
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Palmetto Bay Mayor Accused of Improper Use of Seal - 01/20/10 08:23 AM
As a REALTOR who sells homes in Palmetto Bay, I like to keep abreast of what goes on in the area. I came across this and found it interesting enough to comment on.
The Mayor of the Village of Palmetto Bay, Eugene Flinn, has been accused by a magazine editor ... (5 comments)
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Five Ways to Create Curb Appeal - 01/11/10 08:20 AM
A sale can be made or lost as a direct result of your home's curb appeal. When it comes to selling your home, the first impression is probably the most important impression. If the outside of the property doesn't create interest or appear well-maintained, a buyer may choose to not ... (8 comments)
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Miami Homebuyers - There's Still Time - 01/05/10 08:56 AM
Still wondering whether you should be buying that Miami home? First-time homebuyers dominated the U.S. real estate market in 2009, accounting for roughly half of all residential transaction, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.
That trend is likely to continue well into the new year. That's because interest rates are ... (7 comments)
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One Bad Apple & Pulling Credit 10 Times - 12/03/09 05:53 PM
A year and a half ago, when I listed my first REO, the selling banks were being less cautious about the pre-qualification letters submitted with the offers. But then too many deals fell through, a lot of time was wasted and, as property values were still declining then, money was lost ... (12 comments)
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Going Green in Miami, Florida - 11/16/09 11:07 PM
Selling homes in sunny Miami, Florida, means I get to process a lot of documents. An awful lot. This would ordinarily mean that I am using a lot of actual paper. But I try to be responsible and go digital whenever possible.
Just tonight I emailed a listing agreement to one ... (8 comments)
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Benefit For Kids With Cancer This Friday - 11/10/09 04:59 AM
This Friday Prudential Florida Realty will be hosting it's "Sunshine After Dark" event to benefit the Sunshine Kids organization. Sunshine Kids was formed to help kids with cancer.
Our Sunshine Kids event "Sunshine After Dark" is set for Friday, November 13, 2009 at 7pm. The event will be held in ... (11 comments)
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I Love Rock 'n Ribs, Put Another Slab on The Grill Baby - 11/06/09 05:48 AM
Did you catch the similarity to Joan Jett's classic, I Love Rock 'n Roll? No? Well please humor me and say you did. =)
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts will be performing at Miami's Ribfest tomorrow. Also performing will be another classic act, Blue Oyster Cult. I happen to know that ... (6 comments)
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Soaring Over Homestead Once Again - 11/05/09 10:16 AM
After a 17 year absence, the "Wings Over Homestead Air Show" is back. The event hasn't been held since Hurricane Andrew tore through Homestead in 1992.
Headlining the event are the world-famous Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds are the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, known world wide as one of the most elite ... (0 comments)
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Inexpensive & Indispensable Tool - A Realtor's Best Friend - 09/07/09 09:43 AM
I like to share when I find something extraordinary.
I purchased a pdf editor a few months back that has made my work so much easier.
Do you work selling REO's that want their own forms to be used? Want to avoid having to hand write them? Especially the all-important ... (111 comments)
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Sometimes a Realtor Starts Her Day In a Different Way - 09/01/09 04:54 AM
Sometimes midwifery is how a Realtor starts her day.
I woke up around 2:00am to check on our preggo terrier. She was OK and nothing yet, so I went to check my emails. Just a little later I hear her panting and when I got there she had given birth to ... (21 comments)
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Wordless Wednesday - 04/22/09 10:45 AM
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Music To Focus By - Groovera - 04/20/09 08:58 AM
I've always liked to work to music. The right music can help me focus. It brings me to that state of receptiveness and keen alertness that I find crucial to getting my work done more effectively.
At the office, I work in an open space and can hear everything that ... (8 comments)
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A Realtor's Day Off - 04/19/09 08:11 PM
The sunshine was streaming through the many windows as he made his way to the piano. When he sat down and set his fingers to the keys I stopped what I was doing and looked his way. He smiled at those of us there and asked if anyone had a ... (21 comments)
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Mr. Listing Agent - Do You Really Want It Sold? - 04/17/09 07:28 AM
I've had one heck of a week. It's been great except for one thing: the number of listing agents I've come across who are unresponsive. This is the tale of just one of them.
I've been trying since Monday to reach a listing agent to show his listing:
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Google Alert Results Change - 04/15/09 07:16 AM
I have a Google alert set up for both "Dokic" and "Maggie Dokic." It's a great way of knowing where my name is showing up in the web. That's just one of the things I learned on Active Rain. =)
For the two years that I've had these alerts set ... (11 comments)
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Avoiding the GIGO Principle - and Preserving the Integrity of Our Data - 04/13/09 04:02 PM
Are you a listing agent? Do you check your listings after they've been placed on the MLS for data errors? This is Real Estate 101 stuff but I am still surprised at the amount of errors in the MLS.
I don't know about you, but this infuriates me. You see, ... (9 comments)
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Making Time For MeMes - 04/08/09 05:56 AM
My AR buddy, Fran White, tagged me in the latest of MeMe's. The picture MeMe. This one didn't require me to think too much (that can hurt at my age LOL) so here goes....
1. My age on my next birthday.
2. ... (9 comments)
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Yes, You Too Can Have Your Very Own Assistant - 04/04/09 07:19 PM
Meet my new assistant! Now, I know she can't replace a bonafide assistant like Laura Monroe, but she can assist me in getting lots of stuff done.
If you're the type that can easily become lost in what you're doing, then you'll appreciate my new assistant.
This morning she helped ... (29 comments)
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Master This Skill and Double Your Pay - New Group - 04/01/09 09:25 PM
I searched the Active Rain groups tonight for a group on scripts. Either I wasn't using the search feature correctly or there was no such group.
Memorizing scripts is arguably one of the most important and least understood skills an agent can possess. There's a stigma attached by those who don't ... (20 comments)
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Make Your Business Big By Keeping Your Focus Small - 03/31/09 08:09 AM
I did not come up with the title to my post. The credit goes to Brian Buffini.
Several weeks back I posted on an event that Wells Fargo was sponsoring all over the country. I attended the event March 12th and came out of it totally psyched. Not only were we ... (10 comments)
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Leave the Office Earlier - FREE Webinar - 03/31/09 02:12 AM
Whether you're swamped with work or looking for things to do as your market picks up, efficient time management is important.
DayTimers is sponsoring a FREE webinar hosted by Laura Stack, a personal productivity expert. Laura is an author and professional speaker who helps busy workers Leave the Office ... (7 comments)
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Outlook On Steroids - Compact! - 03/26/09 12:10 PM
A tip for those of you who use Outlook in your day-to-day.
My system's been running really sluggishly and I know Outlook had a lot to do with it. It hogs a lot of memory and the .pst data file can get to be really big, which makes things worse. Of ... (13 comments)
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Trying New CRM Software - Selection & Installation - 03/24/09 10:51 PM
I love trying new things. When they're familiar, that is. =)
I wasn't able to take part in the popular Growth Leader trial runs. =( But why should that stop me from running a trial of my own on something else altogether? This has nothing to do with a website ... (16 comments)
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Seeing To Basics Nets a Two-fer! - 03/24/09 04:13 PM
The other day I had a buyer contact me from my website. She was looking for information on a particular property. It was the middle of the night, and I happened to be up when the email came in. I replied to it with the information she asked for. Nothing like ... (10 comments)
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Greed. Greed. And More Greed. - 03/17/09 10:15 AM
I'm so tired of the greed. Everyone needs to make a living. But charging fees to a client that isn't your own because your client is not paying it, is WRONG.
I have a buyer who's been looking at foreclosures. Today we found one he'd like to make an offer on. ... (18 comments)
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Palmetto Bay Foreclosures - Great Deals Available - 03/09/09 09:18 PM
Have you been looking at foreclosures in Palmetto Bay? Here's the latest home listings in the foreclosure sector.
Palmetto Bay foreclosures are a great way to get a good deal on a home in the area. Of course, inspections are in order, as in any home purchase. Just because you're buying ... (12 comments)
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Killing The ANTs Is Crucial To Your Survival - 03/07/09 07:27 AM
No, I am not suggesting you get out a can of Raid. The ANTs I am referring to are Automatic Negative Thoughts.
You know the ones. They just pop up out of nowhere. They just happen. There you are, planning your frontal attack on your next source of business and you ... (38 comments)
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Real Estate CD Rental Program - 03/06/09 05:25 PM
I'm hoping I can get some help from my Active Rain peeps. You're always such a crafty bunch.
About a year ago I was called by a telemarketer. I let him pitch his product. It was pretty neat actually. I didn't sign up because I was broke at the time, not ... (12 comments)
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Not So Wordless Friday - 03/06/09 10:58 AM
I have one of those scripture keepers on my desk. Each day I switch the card and get a new verse to reflect on.
I got this one 3 days ago and I haven't been able to change it since. I'm taking great comfort in it.
If you read scripture, ... (4 comments)
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Coral Gables' Carnaval on the Mile This Weekend! - 03/04/09 10:58 AM
The city of Coral Gables is hosting it's 9th annual "jazztronomical arts festival" this weekend. If you've never experienced it, you're missing out!
The Carnaval on the Mile is well regarded as a fun time for all and a premiere showcase of Latin Jazz. The event takes place on the famed ... (6 comments)
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Taking Two Steps Forward & One Step Back - 03/04/09 09:12 AM
That's what I feel like I am doing with technology all the time.
Take my Treo755p, for instance. I love the darn phone. Blackberry appears to have kicked dust in the face of Treo, but I still love my Treo. I think it probably has to do with the fact that ... (10 comments)
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Oh Happy Day! No More Commission Cutting FNMAE Short Sales - 03/02/09 12:57 PM
In the midst of all the bad news, here's some very good news.
Fannie Mae insured loan servicers will not be allowed to cut the real estate agent's commission as a contingency of approving the short sale. This new policy took effect yesterday.
Up until now it has become pretty standard ... (16 comments)
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Anyone Else Having Trouble Commenting/Posting? - 03/01/09 06:02 PM
Is anyone else out there experiencing problems when making comments or posting?
I was able to comment and post this morning. Then this afternoon I tried to comment on my post and got this:
I tried editing the comment but it looked the same. A blank comment box!
Then just ... (12 comments)
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Are We Salespersons Or Not? - 03/01/09 06:37 AM
I went down the rabbit holes again today. I seem to have an insatiable appetite for things that catch my attention.
My attention today was caught by a wonderfully written post on a forum about selling. I think the point of the post is that selling is a science and until ... (61 comments)
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Miami Home Sales On The Rise - 02/24/09 01:27 PM
Miami home sales have increased since last year. Property values have gone down, yes, but the number of sales are up. This, in my opinion, is due to the fact that the prices are too good to pass up and home buyers are realizing that. Add to that the fact that ... (0 comments)
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Palmetto Bay Market Report & Absorption Rate - 02/21/09 07:14 PM
Are you looking for a home in Palmetto Bay? Here's a snapshot of what the market is doing lately.
The Absorption Rate is something we real estate agents use to determine how active the market is. We look at the homes sold in the last 12 months and figure out the ... (7 comments)
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Down The Rabbit Hole And Out Again - 02/21/09 07:04 AM
Sometimes my curiosity upsets me. Not because it's anything bad to be curious. But because it takes time. And time is a precious commodity that none of us has too much of.
Maybe it's not curiosity. Maybe it's ADHD. Whatever it is. It keeps me searching. Always hungry for the next ... (10 comments)
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Excellent SEO Marketing Kit - FREE - 02/19/09 06:54 PM
OK, am I becoming the queen of FREE? I just love free stuff that's valuable. Yesterday I posted about a free Wells Fargo event where Brian Buffini will be speaking (and yes, you may just find one near you). Today I want to tell you about a great SEO marketing kit.
... (14 comments)
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Wells Fargo Brian Buffini Cinemeetings FREE - 02/18/09 06:28 PM
Here's some great news for Brian Buffini fans out there. Wells Fargo is presenting a two-hour live presentation titled Meeting the Market Challenge In 2009 - Helping Homebuyers Make Informed Decisions.
What is very neat about this presentation is that it is being broadcast simultaneously in movie theaters across the nation. ... (8 comments)
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Suffering Temporary (Hopefully) Memory Loss - 02/05/09 12:38 PM
I need help. Please!
I distinctly remember that about a year ago I was contacted by a gentleman who sent me a link to his website. In it he had some pretty cool tech gadgets for real estate agents. I think there was a mortgage caculator, but I can't be sure.
... (18 comments)
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Yes, You CAN Reprint Realtor Magazine Articles - 02/03/09 07:16 PM
The other day I wrote a short post about an article on the Realtor magazine that I thought would be useful to reprint and give out to our clients. Listing or pre-listing package perhaps.
I wanted to make sure that we did everything by the book and found out from Realtor ... (16 comments)
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No More Free Sites At Point2Agent - 02/03/09 06:58 AM
I received a letter from Point2Agent that as of March 9th, they are doing away with their free accounts. In the past, they had been a great source for a free website with pretty impressive features.
They're moving towards a paid platform and the sites that were previously free will cost ... (23 comments) |
Low Cost Ways To Improve Your Listings' 'Look' - 01/28/09 04:52 PM
When we get new listings, one of the important things to discuss with the sellers are getting it in tip-top shape. We can tell them 'til we're blue in the face about picking up clutter or adding a fresh coat of paint. Sometimes it helps to have someone else say it.
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Kudos To You Victor - 01/26/09 06:36 AM
This morning I was doing a search for a buyer client. We have a phenomena going on in South Florida that we haven't seen in many, many years...listings under $50,000! About 28 foreclosed condos showed up under that amount in my search.
Five of the listings have NO pictures. Eight others ... (15 comments)
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Finding Balance Online - HELP??!!! - 01/21/09 03:32 PM
Active Rain has always been a great tool for getting ideas, tips and advice from the real estate community. I'd like to throw something out there and hopefully get some help this time as well.
My concern is a workable schedule for online marketing efforts. I'm talking about the whole ... (88 comments)
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FREE Direct Mailing Idea - Slash Your Mailing Costs! - 01/19/09 08:27 AM
If you're not using Lowe's Realtor Benefits, you're missing out. This program by Lowes allows you to mail different marketing pieces to your buyers and sellers at no cost to you.
This is great for branding. They include all your contact information, as well as picture and company logo on ... (41 comments)
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Using Technology to Hold On to the Slippery Ones - 01/17/09 12:41 PM
Have you ever gotten a call from a buyer on one of your listings and no matter how you tried to convert the lead, nothing worked?
This can happen for many reasons. It could be a neighbor down the street who has his house listed and just wants to know how ... (51 comments)
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Miami's Chilly January Weather - 01/15/09 05:32 AM
Having grown up in New York, I find it funny that when the weather drops to the 50's in Miami, people start bundling up!
On my way to drop the kids off at school yesterday I looked over to the driver beside me and chuckled when I saw that he had ... (18 comments)
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Miami Foreclosure Deal 20837 SW 127 Ct, Miami, FL 33177 - 01/14/09 12:57 PM
Miami Foreclosure Deal - Move-in Ready! 20837 SW 127 Court, Miami, FL 33177 View Map Foreclosure! Single Family home in desirable south Miami-Dade neighborhood. No Association! Spacious 3/2 with attached 2-car garage. Large lot with lush landscaping and privacy fence. Close to shopping, schools and Florida Turnpike. Buyer must be ... (2 comments)
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Starting A Short Sale Right - 01/14/09 08:16 AM
Here's a tip for those of you doing short sales or thinking about it. I've been doing them for over a year now and they do require a lot of work.
Before you spend a ton of time marketing and showing a short sale you need to find out how much ... (11 comments)
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Simple HUD-1 Generator - 01/13/09 09:22 PM
Glittery texts by bigoo.ws
I found a great tool for those of you who have been listing short sales. An incredibly easy Excel file that creates HUD-1's for you and the price won't break the bank!
I have been getting away with providing the banks with a Seller's Net Proceeds ... (12 comments)
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Professional Agents - Are You One? - 01/12/09 07:11 PM
On New Year's Eve I showed a property that an out of town agent had listed. It was an REO and I know those can sometimes offer surprises. When I got there I noticed the front door lock did not lock. Once inside I noticed that the sliding door leading to ... (23 comments)
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Palmetto Bay Pool Home For Sale Beautifully Upgraded 8240 SW 162 Street, Palmetto Bay, FL - 06/11/08 05:57 AM
Beautifully upgraded pool home! 8240 SW 162 St, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 View Map Beautifully upgraded pool home in much desired Palmetto Bay. A circular driveway and attached garage provide ample parking space. Once inside the open floorplan overlooking the sparkling pool captures your attention. French doors with Side Lites ... (6 comments)
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FREE Results At ActiveRain Or Pay Elsewhere? No Brainer! - 06/08/08 11:31 AM
I've been away from the Rain for a while. Life's been hectic. Hectic but good.
But something happened that made me post today. The taking advantage of unknowing people happened. The pulling of wool over the proverbial eyes happened. I hate when unsuspecting sheep get the wool pulled over their eyes.
... (57 comments)
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Visually Appealing Blogs - Picture Lesson #1 - 01/07/08 10:43 AM
Active Rain is full of helpful people. I am attempting to be one right now =)
Here's a simple lesson for making sure the text is not butting up to your picture as in this sample.
It just looks better with a little space between the picture and text. And newbies ... (142 comments)
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Parable - New & Improved 2008 Version - 01/07/08 08:29 AM
I didn't write the following but found it clever enough to share it here. Taking my own points away on it before anyone flags it =)
Parable of the Ant and the Grasshopper
TRADITIONAL VERSION: The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and ... (7 comments)
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Hammocks 2/2 Waterfront Condo - Great Price! - 12/29/07 06:29 PM
Can't Beat Price Waterfront @ The Hammocks! 14859 SW 104 ST, 8-205, Miami, FL 33196 View Map The opportunity you've been waiting for. Waterfront unit in prime Hammocks location. Look at the price! 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath spacious unit with all appliances including washer and dryer. Private lake with beach. ... (3 comments)
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Who's Minding The Store While You're At The Trade Show? - 12/29/07 06:22 PM
We all want to have the latest toys. New and improved? Yeah, we want it.
Will it get more traffic to my site? I'm in.
Will I get more leads? That's what I want!
OK, so if our goal is to get more traffic, which will hopefully get those interested in our ... (35 comments)
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Dazzle Them With Your Skills - 12/28/07 07:11 AM
Both my girls are cheerleaders. They've been doing it for years. They work their tails off and I don't want to get into a heated discussion about cheering not being a sport. =)
While neither of my girls cheers for the squad shown here, I just had to post this. Every ... (21 comments)
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South Dade 4/2 Family Home For The Price of a Condo! - 12/28/07 05:44 AM
Can't Beat This Price! 20150 SW 114 Avenue, Miami, FL 33189 View Map Purchase a 4 bedroom single family home for the price of a condo! This is a short sale. All offers are subject to bank approval. This is the opportunity you've been waiting for. The main home has ... (2 comments)
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Hammocks 3/2 Condo Lowest Priced! - 12/28/07 05:37 AM
Best Priced 3 Bedroom in Hammocks! 9718 Hammocks Blvd., #202-35, Miami, FL 33196 View Map Best price in Hammocks for a 3 bedroom unit with full Hammocks amenities. Well kept unit with all appliances including washer & dryer. Excellent location close to good schools, shopping & transit. Amenities include pools, ... (2 comments)
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Hammocks 2-Story Townhome - Best Price! - 12/28/07 05:33 AM
Largest 2 Story Townhouse in Prime Hammocks Location! 11585 SW 149 Court, Miami, FL 33196 View Map Prime Hammocks location. Largest 2 story townhouse in move-in condition. Large Living/Dining Room with foyer entry & Family Room. Light & Bright throughout. Remodeled kitchen. Master suite has private balcony. Fenced yard for ... (0 comments)
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West Kendall 2/2 Condo Lowest Price in Lakeside! - 12/28/07 05:28 AM
Lowest Priced in Lakeside! 15649 SW 73 Terrace, #6-5, Miami, FL 33193 View Map Lowest priced unit in Lakeside! Perfect opportunity to buy the condo you've been looking for in West Kendall. Centrally located, this perfect location is close to shopping, good schools, recreation and transportation. Lakeside is a quiet ... (3 comments)
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Joy To The World - 12/25/07 08:47 AM
The carefully wrapped presents are unwrapped now. Shreds of papers strewn about. Some glittery bows catch my eye. The kids are playing with some of their new gifts. A couple of people are back in bed sleeping since they got up so early.
We celebrated Noche Buena last night. This morning we ... (28 comments)
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I Singlehandedly Solved Active Rain Slow Loads! - 12/20/07 05:54 AM
OK, the title may be a bit much =)
But this is working for me. REALLY!
I have noticed that if I click on buttons, links, etc on Active Rain the way I am accustomed to doing regularly (without much regard for where or how I am clicking) I encounter the s-l-o-w load ... (16 comments)
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EWM South Miami Holiday Celebration - 12/19/07 04:12 PM
This was my first holiday celebration at my new brokerage firm, EWM. Fun was had by all. I didn't know that the meter maids in the area are speedy meter maids. I took too long to return to my parking meter, where I discovered that I had been given a parking ... (17 comments)
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Unsuccessful Redland Real Estate Auction - Part II - 12/19/07 04:06 PM
I wrote about an unsuccessful real estate auction in the Redland a few weeks back. I commented about the fact that it was not an absolute auction being the primary reason for it's turning out to be a flop.
Then I had the opportunity to attend another auction in the Redland. ... (2 comments)
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Snow In Miami At Dolphin Mall - 12/18/07 08:05 AM
Are you a transplanted Northerner living in Miami? Missing snow just a little at this time of year? Have I got news for you!
Dolphin Mall gets into the holiday spirit by including a snowfall each evening at 7:00. This is a real treat in Miami! Additional snowfalls occur at 9:00pm on ... (4 comments)
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Holiday Memories - Cuban Style! - 12/18/07 04:26 AM
One of the childhood memories I have is of being 9 or so and being allowed to taste Crema de Vie. It's a traditional Cuban drink and it made it's appearance every Noche Buena in the hands of our ever-feisty and never-boring little-old-Cuban-neighbor Sofia.
Sofia always whipped up a batch and brought ... (24 comments)
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Hammocks Condo at Incredible Price - 12/17/07 05:17 AM
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New Lakefront Homes Only $249,990!! - 12/17/07 04:42 AM
Drastically reduced through 12/31/07 ONLY!
Only $249,990 gets you a brand new 3/2/1 home ON THE LAKE! And what a lake. You can use your motorcraft here, unlike lakes throughout the county! Jetski in your own backyard.
And if that were not enough, the builder is offering a 6% (almost $15,000!) ... (4 comments)
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New Homes in Homestead $159,990 plus 6% Builder Contribution - 12/17/07 04:21 AM
You just can't find a better deal on a house in all of Dade County! Now through December 31st, 2007 ONLY, you can purchase a new single family home at the unbelievable price of $159,990!! Plus the builder is offering a 6% contribution (almost $10,000!) to pay for closing costs, down ... (0 comments)
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Save The Net - 12/14/07 12:04 PM
I'm square. What can I say? Last night at the office's holiday celebration I stuck around, enjoyed myself, but called it a night early.
But just because I'm square doesn't mean I take whatever comes my way sitting down.
I just read some stuff that opened my eyes a bit.
There's some ... (19 comments)
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With These Hands - 12/14/07 04:35 AM
I wrote a post the other day about a segment of our population that is exploited. I was not up on my soapbox then. But I'd like to get up on it now.
Look at your own hands. Like mine, I am sure they do not look like the ones depicted in ... (6 comments)
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Redland Real Estate Market Report November 2007 - 12/13/07 09:59 AM
The numbers in Miami Dade County are pretty dismal as far as being a home seller goes. But it's a great time to be a buyer!
Here's the Miami area of the Redland (zip code 33031 only) and it's current real estate numbers:
More telling than the above numbers is the ratio ... (4 comments)
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Pinecrest Market Report November 2007 - 12/13/07 09:33 AM
The Village of Pinecrest boasts some of the loveliest homes in Miami-Dade County. The market trends in Pinecrest are in line with it's desirability in home buyers' eyes.
The numbers in Pinecrest are more encouraging than the county as a whole. Follow this link to see the county numbers. ... (0 comments)
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Calling South Florida Rainers! - 12/13/07 09:20 AM
I realize this is really short notice, but I will be getting together with Thesa Chambers tomorrow evening at around 8:30PM. We plan on getting together in the downtown Miami area. Thesa is flying in for a cruise and we made plans to meet.
We would love it if other Active Rainers ... (9 comments)
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Palmetto Bay 33158 Market Report November 2007 - 12/13/07 05:49 AM
To provide hyper local market data, I am presenting this market report for the Village of Palmetto Bay, zip code 33158 specifically.
The trend here looks a lot better than the county's for the same period.
Yes, the For Sale far outnumber the Sold, but that all important Months Of Inventory number is ... (5 comments)
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Homestead 33032 Real Estate Market Report November 2007 - 12/13/07 05:00 AM
I did a county-wide market report for placement. You can click here to see it.
But people are interested in specific areas. Here's a market report for zip code 33032 in Homestead. This zip encompasses SW 157 Avenue and East to the bay from SW 232 Street to SW 280th Street.
If ... (0 comments)
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Dade County Market Report For November 2007 - 12/13/07 04:25 AM
They say a picture speaks a thousand words. Well, a picture with statistics would speak that much more, I would think.
This graphic shows the present real estate numbers in Miami-Dade County. They are eye-opening, to say the least.
The light green bar shows the number of homes available (single family, condos, ... (0 comments)
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All I Want For Christmas - 12/11/07 07:21 AM
I see them all the time. Riding their bikes they look like any other boys across America two-wheeling around town. Except they're not riding for fun. Some are barely past the boy stage. Others left it a long time ago.
I'm referring to the farm workers I see all around the ... (14 comments)
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Redland's Knaus Berry Farm Open For Business - Again! - 12/10/07 06:48 AM
Knaus Berry Farm opened up for the season in the Redland on November 13th. I stopped there that weekend (which, of course, means Saturday since they are closed on Sundays) and it was like they never closed.
The place was packed with cars. The line to get a milkshake was enough to make ... (10 comments)
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Redland Community Activist Selling Home - 12/10/07 06:18 AM
I was somewhat surprised, and more than a little disappointed to see Pat Wade's home with a For Sale sign outside. And my disappointment did not stem from the fact that she did not list with me. lol
No, my disappointment wasn't self-serving. I've seen how hard Pat has worked in the ... (6 comments)
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Sharing Our Umbrellas - All Six of Them! - 12/08/07 04:30 AM
I'd like to express my thanks to Active Rain and Ines Hegedus-Garcia. Ines, for referring some business to me. Active Rain for making it possible.
Last Sunday I was relaxing at the mall with the kids when my phone rang. It was Ines. She had some business to refer to me and ... (42 comments)
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Keeping Your Picture Current While Maintaining Your Brand - 12/03/07 03:16 PM
Everyone knows that branding is ultra important. When consumers know our brand, we can use it on all marketing pieces to our advantage. Each time our brand is seen by the consumer it drives the notion home that they "know" us, because in essence, they've "seen" us before.
But our faces, and ... (25 comments)
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Common Sense Is Not So Common - 12/02/07 06:27 AM
I'm in the middle of checking some comps for an AR colleague. And wouldn't you know it? As I click on one of the properties to check out the pictures I come across this one. What on earth are people thinking? Is it not bad enough that this property is priced ... (41 comments)
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The Blogger's Song - 12/01/07 08:53 AM
With the holiday season upon us and all the holiday music surrounding us, I just couldn't help but turn to thinking about blogging. Is there anything else?
So here's my contribution to the repertoire. Sing slowly and soulfully to the tune of The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire). ... (21 comments)
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Contemplations - 12/01/07 07:19 AM
This morning as I read a magazine article I thought of my Active Rain friends Ann Cummings and Jay & Monika McGillicuddy. The article referenced Yarmouth, ME. Ann is from Portsmouth, NH, maybe an hour away. Jay & Monika are also in New Hampshire, just a little further. Amazing what interacting ... (8 comments)
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Palmetto Bay Dog Park Finally Opened! - 11/30/07 06:03 AM
After two years of waiting, the doggie park in Palmetto Bay finally opened on Saturday, Nov. 17th.
We stopped by in the afternoon and there were quite a few people there with their four-legged friends.
It was nice to see that the pooches could run around freely. There's a lake in ... (25 comments)
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Moo And Save $20!! - 11/28/07 04:11 PM
No pictures. No Bells. No Whistles. Just savings!!
I just read Sarah Cooper's post about Mini Moo cards. She turned me on to them too. I have placed my order for 1000 and will report later as to exactly what I will do with them.
But for right now, I wanted to let ... (26 comments)
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Palmetto Bay Homes For Sale Clarification - 11/27/07 07:30 AM
I read this nbc6.net article the other day and can go along with most of what's being said. I have to take issue with one small item there though. Zip code 33157 is touted as being Palmetto Bay and while a part of Palmetto Bay is certainly in zip code 33157, ... (3 comments)
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If The Shoe Fits... - 11/26/07 09:27 AM
Another funny from Walt Handelsman. There is no embed code so you'll have to click on the graphic to visit the site and watch it over there. Sorry!
While I am technically a baby boomer, I never got high and the hippies were about 10 years before my time. Still, I ... (15 comments)
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Success, But At What Cost? - 11/24/07 07:08 PM
I just read a post of John Novak's that got me thinking. Off I went to click on his links and read some more. His post is about the top selling agents in real estate. It's an eye-opener. Take a detour and check it out. I'll wait.
The post is eye-opening because ... (113 comments)
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Writing With The Long Tail In Mind - 11/23/07 07:27 PM
Talk to a blogger long enough about methods and strategies and the Long Tail comes up. The term Long Tail was coined by Chris Anderson in a 2004 article in Wired Magazine. He used it to describe how a business with distribution power can sell a greater amount of less popular ... (34 comments)
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Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes - 11/23/07 02:16 PM
It finally happened! Meez has realized that there are those of us who are not shaped like Barbie and added choices to their body types.
This is my new, improved Meez, which, after Thanksgiving dinner really needed to show a more, ummm, fuller me.
So if you have 15 minutes or so to ... (23 comments)
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Do Minor Repairs And Save A Deal - 11/13/07 01:49 PM
Selling real estate in the Redland and the rest of Miami-Dade county, I have seen lots of things happen. One thing I've seen happen (and it's never pretty) is seeing a deal fall apart after inspections. An inspection during the home buying process almost always generates reasons to renegotiate the contract. ... (13 comments)
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Resting In The Redland - 11/12/07 08:19 AM
Sunday was a glorious day in the Redland. The air was crisp with the coming fall (at least for an hour or two it was LOL). The sun was shining. A gentle breeze was blowing. I sat on my porch late afternoon and took a snooze. Well, as much of a ... (10 comments)
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Cutler Bay 3/2 Home For Sale - Best Price In Bel-Aire - 10601 SW 199 Street - 11/10/07 05:42 AM
Terrific 3 bedroom/2 bath home in Bel-Aire section of Cutler Bay. This is the lowest price in the subdivision!
Spacious floor plan, tiled throughout. Exceptional features include French doors, solid wood cabinets, custom lighting, ceiling fans and built-ins. Huge yard has supersized covered terrace for enjoying the Florida lifestyle plus ... (8 comments)
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Robert Is Still In The Redland - 11/07/07 08:17 AM
Living in the Redland I have plenty of fruit trees in my yard. Try as I might, I can't have all the fruit that's out there though. We sometimes go elsewhere to get our fruit fix!
I drove over to Robert Is Here yesterday afternoon. The kid's been wanting to try ... (15 comments)
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Miracles Still Happen In Real Estate - 11/05/07 01:58 PM
For many, many years, Celia had been praying for a home of her own. Her life had not been an easy one. But now she had a good job with the church. She was making good money and was involved in something that touched her heart...a homeless ministry.
She had stopped ... (25 comments)
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Testimonials
Maggie, the only thing you didn't do to market my home was bring a brass band! Thanks so much for your attention to detail and your out of the box thinking.
Mark W.
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Maggie, thank you so much for the help last week. I was going crazy with my husband out of town and a decision to make. Your helpful advice and experience were greatly appreciated. I don't know what I would have done without your help. You're my realtor for life.
Greta Y.
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To "The Best Realtor," Maggie Dokic,
Please don't mind this dirty envelope. It is my honest proof and good intentions of sending this long ago (the original envelope).
I know you don't even believe what you are seeing. After one year and almost three months this crazy lady is sending a thank you.
Maggie, there is no excuse that I can give for this late thank you because you did not deserve for this to be late at all. I don't believe that I could have gotten a better Realtor. With much thanks do I thank you for such a wonderful, QUICK & PROFITABLE sale of my home!!!
Thank you so very much!!!
Vanessa S.
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I am writing this letter to give testimony of my experience as a first-time home buyer and of the extreme benefit I received by using the services of Maggie Dokic.
My wife and I spent many months on our own trying to find a home. We were never able to find one which satisfied my expectations as well as hers. Then we came across Maggie and she was our guiding light. Not only did she find us a perfect home, but she was able to negotiate on our behalf with the seller so that we were all satisfied.
Then came the doubts and fear associated with our purchase. We knew nothing about the home buying process. All the fees associated with a closing were confusing. Maggie came to the rescue again, explaining each item one by one so that I understood fully what everything meant.
I sincerely appreciate everything Maggie did to help us during the purchase of our home. Without any reservations I would recommend her to anyone needing a Realtor. Maggie has a wonderful way with her customers and a fine quality about her.
Sincerely,
Yoan A.
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