Oct 16, 2013 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE
Occasionally we get offers that are barely more than just a waste of time and energy … real messes. I’m looking at 2, right now. On one, there are four typos in the property address alone. On the other, the wrong seller is named as the owner. On both ...
Sep 24, 2013 | IN THE NEWS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, REAL ESTATE NEWS, SELLER'S ADVICE
“Can you put a price on experience? In real estate, you can. It is about $25,000 for the average house” according to one Wall Street Journal article. The price of real estate experience … and the difference between a rookie and a seasoned real...
Apr 21, 2013 | MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE
We started with 16 possible homes last Tuesday … and set up appointments to see them this weekend. By Saturday morning, half of them were already under contract. Each of the 16 our buyers asked to see looked good online…. By yesterday 8 were under...
Mar 18, 2013 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE
Biggest mistake sellers make? Pricing the house incorrectly … Just for a minute, think how you react (as a BUYER) when you find a fabulous, well-priced home. You know that someone else may grab it unless you submit a strong, solid offer … fast.. When...
Mar 11, 2013 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE, SELLER'S ADVICE, STAGING/DECORATING
A buyer will buy your home if he/she can envision him/herself living there…. (so make it easy) How we live in a home and how we sell a house aren’t the same. House vs. Home … different ‘concept’ and ‘feel’. Home is how we...
Nov 26, 2012 | BUYER'S ADVICE, GUEST CONTRIBUTORS, MIAMI MARKET CONDITIONS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGE & FINANCING, REAL ESTATE NEWS, SELLER'S ADVICE
Several recent appraisal catastrophies almost derailed a handful of home sales for our buyers and sellers. Keeping those transactions on track took effort and creativity. Appraisal issues are way too common! Wondering why? Phil Spool, an appraiser who writes for...
