ft myers: FLORIDA MARKET PICKING UP
- 03/19/12 01:59 AM
Good new for Floridians, the housing market is picking up. Below is a link to an article posted by GLOZAL which is stating the increase in median list price of homes continues to raise, and Realtor.com data shows Florida leading the way. Homes in Ft. Myers/Cape Coral have a median price of $229,900, a 15.59% increase; Miami is the leader with a 26.19% year over year increase and median prices at $265,000. All in all good news for a change. Housing Market … (2 comments)
ft myers: Cultural Park Auditions
- 08/23/10 03:05 AM
The Cultural Park Theater in Cape Coral will be having auditions for the production of "The Boyfriend". These auditions will be September 4, 2010 from 9 am to 5 pm.If you are interested in participating in this show call 239-772-5862 Men and women are also needed as Ushers for this. So if you can't be in the show you can still help out. The Cultural Part Theater always puts on great proformances, buy some tickets and enjoy the shows. … (2 comments)
ft myers: I Love A Piano
- 08/20/10 01:46 PM
If you like the music of Irving Berlin than consider having an evening out at the Royal Palms Dinner Theater in Fort Myers. I LOVE A PIANO is playing from August 19 to October 2, 2010. This is a fun show with music you will love. Tickets can be ordered by calling 239-278-4422 Royal Palms Dinner Theater1380 Colonial Blvd.Fort Myers, Fl. Dinners are buffet style … (0 comments)
ft myers: KNOW YOUR TOWN
- 04/08/10 01:09 PM
I am taking a course called the "Citizens Academy" which is given by our town. The reason I am taking this class is to learn more about how my town works. We visit different departments and have representatives explain the functions of those departments. Every department participates from Police - Fire - Planning & Development - Parks & Recreation- Charter Schools - Accounting, even the Mayor. I can't believe how much I didn't know, and how much I have learned. The advantage of taking this course is not only to learn about my town but hopefully I am becoming a better informed agent for customers moving here. … (5 comments)
ft myers: I HAVE JOINED THE RANKS!
- 06/15/09 11:03 PM
I think I have joined to ranks of AR agents who are being solicited by some dating or matchmaking on line service. Last evening I read several posts from men and women on AR who have received messages similar to this one, although that solicitation was from a site in the UK. The reason I say I think this is a solicitation is I am not sure it is. Never having viewed any of those web-sites, and never having the need to (don't misunderstand me, I'm not cocky, just old), I am not sure what one looks like. How do we prevent Active Rain … (7 comments)
ft myers: Hurray For Me!
- 06/15/09 07:07 AM
I just found out an appraisal on one of my "normal" contracts came back at the offered price; I can stop perspiring! This is a 2000 home in beautiful condition, on a canal with access to the Gulf; sounds great right? I thought so. With so many distressed sales in the area, and only a few regular sales to add to the list, I was very concerned the appraiser would incorporate these sales into his figures; a lower appraisal would have killed this deal and unfortunately this has been happening more and more frequently in SW Florida. The anxiety level on waiting for these appraisals … (5 comments)
ft myers: HOW DO I GET THIS SALE???
- 06/08/09 09:15 AM
This is an up-date on a post I sent the other day stating my frustration with Country Wide on an offer I had on a Short Sale. In short, the listing was for $169,000, the offer was for $154,000 with very well qualified buyers; the seller owed $188,000. All paper work had to be resubmitted due to the Bank of America take over (time dragged on). The offer was rejected due to conflicting BPO's (we don't know what $ amount they were). No counter was given, they just closed the account due to an "insufficiant offer". I did a new CMA … (6 comments)
ft myers: Need Advice on Dealing with Country Wide
- 05/22/09 01:10 AM
I am hoping someone can advise me on how to proceed with a Short Sale listing. After doing a CMA I listed a home at $169,000, well with in the market range. The owner is very pro-active and had all the required docs done and into the bank and called to make sure all requirements were met. An offer of $154,000, plus paying $9,000 in future assessments, was sent in to Country Wide; we were told the offer was with in guidelines; Country Wide ordered 2 BPO's which were done. After continued calls for up dates we were told a week ago we had to start over because … (0 comments)
This home is made for family living and fun. Open floor plan with additional side porch for outside living 1007 NW 28th Pl. Cape Coral, Fl
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ft myers: TERMITES ON THE BRAINS
- 03/08/08 12:19 AM
First let me say I live and work in South West Florida. I recently listed a 2 story house that is a pleasure to show. It was well maintained, very clean with updated interior, great curb appeal and priced to sell (and I mean Priced To Sell). When I asked several agents their opinion of the listing they wouldn't even look at it. Their reason - it is a frame built home; one agent litterly threw his hands in the air and said " I would never show a frame home, it will get termites!"; another said "my people want a home that will last so they can hand … (0 comments)
ft myers: PORT CHARLOTTE HOME
- 11/16/07 06:27 AM
Just Listed $148,500.00 2176 Alton Rd, Port Charlotte, Fl. What a great 3/2 pool home. Everything new in 2004. Roof, tile, kitchen, and all dry wall. Mature landscaping with cement curbing. Inside features living room, dining room, 3 good sized bedrooms,all rooms with ceiling fans. All floors are tiled with 16 tile. Two sets of sliders to the screened lanai. Out back features a patio, shed and an above ground pool. Very large back yard. Great home at a great price. … (0 comments)
ft myers: Sneak-Peek Before Showing
- 10/20/07 10:02 AM
One of the things that surprises me is how many agents don't preview homes they are about to show. I'm not talking about a complete walk through, but some kind of sneak preview to get an idea of the condition of the home. Yes, I know it takes time, and can be inconvenient, but in this highly competitive market every little edge you can get is worth the effort. When I first came into this business I inquired about previewing properties; the negative responses were amazing, but being new I went with the voices of reason and experience. Shortly there after I was showing homes … (1 comments)
ft myers: Open Houses and Mortage Brokers
- 10/13/07 03:45 AM
As a new agent I try to do as many open houses as I can, at almost everyone of them I see the same mortgage brokers looking for business. My first impression is " gee these people must really be good, look how pro-active they are"; now after talking to several agents I am not so sure. Some of the oppinions thought the agents can't be doing business if they are out of the office so much, and some felt that if you have seen the same agent several times he should just say "hello-how are you" and move on, not spend a lot of time with you over and over. … (4 comments)
ft myers: Just Feeling Good
- 10/10/07 02:33 PM
With the market being slow I have taken the opportunity to participate in several seminars and refresher classes. The other morning, as I was having coffee and feeling up-beat, I realized that most of the agents I enjoy being around are the ones either learning new methodes for deal with this market or implementing them into their daily routine. We all know times are tough, but this is a perfect time to refresh ourselves and become creative. Since I am not a creative thinker I cheat, I go to seminars and pick up my new ideas. It's amazing how good a few new suggestions can make you feel, and … (2 comments)
Good new for Floridians, the housing market is picking up. Below is a link to an article posted by GLOZAL which is stating the increase in median list price of homes continues to raise, and Realtor.com data shows Florida leading the way. Homes in Ft. Myers/Cape Coral have a median price of $229,900, a 15.59% increase; Miami is the leader with a 26.19% year over year increase and median prices at $265,000. All in all good news for a change.
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