Since 1992, I've made a career successfully selling homes that previously failed to sell. I sell homes in foreclosure through short-sales for homeowners, and bank-owned properties after the foreclosure is completed. I also have extensive experience selling new construction single-family homes and townhomes. I'm a Certified Residential Specialist, a designation achieved nationally by only 2% of all Realtors. One size NEVER fits all when I sell your home. You're not a number, but a valued relationship to earn future referrals from..... Property Search - Search current homes for sale For Buyers - Everything you need to help find, buy, and move into your new home For Sellers- Valuable selling tools Lakeshore & Outdoors - Dreaming of owning Lakeshore Property? Go Mobile - Search properties from your mobile device New Construction - Easy ways to search for new consruction homes Relocation - Our award winning relocation company
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Technology has become such an integral part of the real estate world that many REALTORS® wonder how they managed their business without it. As new technology comes out, Realtors look to these new programs to help streamline their business and keep them productive. One of [...]
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There is a saying that three things are needed to be successful in life: a jawbone, a backbone, and a wishbone. The first we are born with, the second some of us will develop (figuratively), and the latter symbolizes hope.
Therefore, as we head into Thanksgiving, [...]
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When looking to buy or sell real estate, what should you look for in finding a REALTOR®?
The most important thing to me is referrals. Most Realtors live off of referrals. Friends, family, past clients – that’s how they keep getting business referrals. They do not [...]
Yesterday, Monday, November 23, 2009, 24 hours ago
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Your real estate website is essential to finding and converting leads. Most REALTORs® get a professional web designer to craft a beautifully designed page. Having a high-end web page is a great way to show off listings, but when someone visits your site they are looking for more [...]
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Among the numerous government-sponsored enterprises (GSE), there are a few that center around housing. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are two of the GSEs that were established to improve the efficiency of capital markets. To do this, they act as intermediaries to assist lenders and borrowers. [...]
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If a broker notices a crumbling wall in the basement after the sale contract was signed, who should the broker notify- buyer, seller or the mortgage company?
-Husbi
Who discovered the crumbling wall – the listing broker or the selling broker? The proper disclosure ultimately remains the same, [...]
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With one of the most viewed blogs on REALTOR.com® Blogs, David Welch has shown us that consistent blogging and a good attitude can help build an audience. He holds the number one spot on Google when “Orlando real estate blog” is searched, and he was recently on HGTV’s House Hunters. [...]
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How do I go about finding a reputable renter for my home?
-Kate
If you have a REALTOR® represent you with the marketing of your rental property, then they will secure an application along with items such as rental history, credit report, financials, work history and income.
The person [...]
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Home inspections are a must for every buyer. Prior to move in, and typically during the escrow period, the buyer hires a home inspector to check for a variety of household defects and problems. Sellers can also get a home inspection to eliminate any surprises that my [...]
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Oprah Winfrey’s reign as queen of daytime TV will soon reach its end. Today, Winfrey officially announced that her hugely successful talk show, “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” will end after its 25th season in 2011.
According to the L.A. Times, Winfrey will be focusing on her [...]