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Overall, the study found that iBuyers cost homeowners 13-15% of their home’s value. While taking a home to market comes at a cost too – generally a real estate commission – it was better to go with an agent if the seller’s goal is to maximize profit rather than move…
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A REALTOR® is more than just a Real Estate Agent. We are held to a higher standard. Make sure you hire not just a Licensed Real Estate Agent, but make sure they are wearing the symbol of a higher client care.
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Pricing it too high: This is one of the worst errors, say real estate agents. Listing agents provide a comparative market analysis report that shows what listings in the area sold for in recent months and what is currently on the market. It's unlikely that an individual…
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“Seller’s regret” is the flipside of “buyer’s remorse,” and it could apply to homeowners who sell without the benefit of a real estate agent. According to the National Association of Realtors’® (NAR) latest study, their homes generally earn them less money.…
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Michael has excellent sales and negotiating skills!! My condo in Weston was on the market for less than a week and Michael was able to bring 5 offers above the selling asking price… - Gina S., Weston, FL
Michael has been my realtor on several occasions and always does a…
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The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation.
Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's…
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May 29, 2018 – The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in May following a modest decline in April. The Index now stands at 128.0; in April, it was 125.6.
The Present Situation Index increased from 157.5 to 161.7, while the Expectations Index that gauges…
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May 24, 2018 – In April, Florida's housing sector reported more closed sales, higher median prices and more new listings from owners ready to enter the market, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®.
"Not enough for-sale inventory, especially…
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NEW YORK – May 22, 2018 – On May 21, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2018's Best & Worst States for Military Retirees, which ranked Florida as the best state in the U.S. for retired veterans.
WalletHub compared the 50 states and the…
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May 14, 2018 – Inventory levels hovering at all-time lows weighed down home sales and fueled faster price appreciation during the first three months of the year, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
The national median…
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April 24, 2018 – U.S. home prices jumped in February as buyers compete fiercely over a dwindling number of properties for sale.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index released Tuesday jumped 6.3 percent in February from a year earlier, matching…
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April 23, 2018 – Existing-home sales grew for the second consecutive month in March, but lagging inventory levels and affordability constraints kept sales activity below year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
Total existing-home sales…