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Florida says “NO” I say “YES”! In Florida, Real Estate Agents do not have to disclose a murder. As a Florida Realtor Attorney (name withheld) says, that is because “Murder, suicide or another disturbing act is not a material fact.” I disagree…a lot I say that “MURDER” is a material […]
The cost of new construction in Central Florida
New construction in Central Florida is booming In new construction homes, you can find any size, any color, any amenities. The trade off is that you will probably need to drive to the outskirts of Orlando, and New construction in Central Florida is not cheap anymore. As land becomes scarce… The shortage […]
Zillow Zestimates…grrrrr
Script for Zillow Zestimates OK, so I was just offered to download a script from Zillow so I would know what to say to clients when they ask about zestimates. Really? Why do I need a script? Seriously, I have never used a script in my life. I speak spontaneously and simply tell […]
The difference between short sales and foreclosures.
Short sale VS. Foreclosure Most consumers and many agents are confused about the difference between a short sale and a foreclosure. Here is a simple comparison: Short sales are properties where more money is owed then the property is worth. In order to sell the property, the price will be less than the mortgage, […]
So you a wanna be Landlord?
Everyone wants to be a landlord. We get many calls from home buyers who want to buy a rental property because they think they will get rich. I have been a landlord for 35 years and I am still waiting to get rich…ha! It is just not that simple. Think that you […]
3 Things Home Buyers do not know
1. What is the property really worth? Home buyers have no clue what a property is worth, which is why home buyers should never buy a home alone or a FSBO (For Sale By Owner) without a good buyers agent. Zillow cannot help either, which is why their value opinion is called a “zestimate” […]
“Win Win” in Real Estate is a myth
Agents love the term “win win” in Real Estate Brokers say it all the time. They will say something like ” I negotiated a “win win” deal. Real Estate is a “win win” situation. Really? For whom? OK, so I admit I dislike that term…I just don’t see how a buyer and a seller who have […]
Windermere Million Dollar Foreclosures
Windermere has the most Million Dollar Homes for Sale Windermere Florida is still in first position for having more million dollar homes than any other city in Central Florida. Of the most expensive home sales in Central Florida in 2014, the top three were in Windermere. Almost one half of the high value […]
Highest and Best in Orlando Home Buying
Highest and Best Offers Highest and Best in Orlando Home Buying is a term that most home buyers eventually become familiar with. No one really likes it, but sometimes the market demands it. Good quality, affordable homes are very much in demand and so it is common when they generate more than one offer. Sure, there are lots […]
Why so few Exclusive Buyer Agents in Orlando?
Exclusive Buyer Agents in Orlando What is it? Whats the difference? Why have most home buyers never heard of it? Why are there not more Exclusive Buyer Agents in Orlando? Here are the answers: Exclusive Buyer Agents in Orlando work for real estate offices that do not […]