Did Building Codes Save Florida Homes?

It’s indisputable that hurricane Irma effected so many people’s lives in the worst way imaginable. While many were left with no home, others were left with missing family members. Our hearts go out to those families that were deeply affected and we are active and doing our part to help in any area that we can.

There’s a lot of Irma hype filling up our Facebook newsfeeds right now but one article stood out. Realtor.com made a good point in one of their blogs. Here’s a recap:

Michael and Stephany Carr live in Naples in a home built before 2002 building codes. If you know any hurricane history, you know that 3 years after those codes were mandated, Wilma ripped through Florida. Many homes were destroyed…

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Irma Strikes Marathon

This week the city of marathon and the Florida keys had a terrible hurricane come through forever changing the lives of many. After many painstaking days, we were finally able to get boots on the ground and report the status of Anglers at Sombrero to our home owners, employees, and friends. We are proud to report the homes of our customers performed exceptionally.

The developer, the residents, employees and everyone else involved with Anglers at Sombrero would also like to send a Very special thank you to the many local officials, law enforcement, national guard and so many more risking so much to make sure that everyone in marathon land on their feet and continue forging on.

We look forward to having our current home…

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You Need More Than Motivation Alone

I want to get a little personal with you today. I want to know your “why”. Why are you a realtor? What drives you? What makes you get up every morning and follow up with those leads, and make new contacts?

Do you have your why? Write it down as a reference for yourself.

Ok, now that you have your why, what is your goal? Do you have one?

I want to ask you something: what are you doing to reach your goal?

 

We’ve all got goals that we want to achieve in our business and for most of us the path starts by setting a goal. I want to challenge your way of thinking. I’ve realized that when it comes to getting things done and actually making progress in your business, there’s a much better way of going…

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Getting Approved for a Mortgage

Finding the ideal home can (and should be!) exciting for most people. However, many make a premature leap into property searching before taking the first and most important step in the home buying process: mortgage pre-qualification. Unless you plan to bring all cash to the closing table, the very first thing you should do, prior to spending hours browsing homes, is to find out if you’re qualified for a mortgage and for how much.

There are few things more disappointing than setting your sight on the perfect property only to later learn that it’s not in your budget. This is why it’s essential to get in contact with a reputable loan officer than can assist with the pre-qualification process of a loan. (Not sure…

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  Hello. I’m a millennial and I just bought a house. Why? No I don’t have kids and no I’m not dying to be Suzy Homemaker…so why’d I do it?    

There are several reasons people buy houses, but for me, it had to do with two main ingredients to my life. I come from a decently small town in good ole’ Missouri where a million dollar home, is a MILLION DOLLAR HOME, if you know what I’m sayin’. Your money goes a long way. I moved to Florida after graduating college. I rented for 3 months and said forget this. Why is housing so expensive here!? So I bought a house. Which, by the way, my mortgage is cheaper than the two bedroom condo I was renting, so I feel like I can mark that down as a win.

It wasn’t so much that I didn’t want to pay someone else’s…

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THE POWER OF TALK

Texting has made its way into one of the top forms of communication. It’s great when you need short updates or fast talks, but they can have their cons. There’s a time for texting and a time for phone calls or even, dare I say, face-to-face communication. To know the proper avenues of communication will prove something of value to your business. Sending texts to your clients may seem effective and able to save time, but there can be consequences you might not realize. Texts can easily send the wrong message when read the wrong way, which can result in a disgruntled client. Texts can lose their personal touch and seem out of place in certain situations. Therefore, it is critical to be able to know how and when to use text properly…

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Every sales person on the planet has heard objection after objection. It's part of the job. But if you're still finding yourself  stumbling over how to overcome those objections, it's time to make a change. The number one thing you can do to help yourself get over that hump is take the time to come up with an answer to the common objections you hear from day-to-day, and memorize them.

Here are some common objections and how to overcome them:

1.  Objection: I want to find a house before I put mine on the market.

      Blocker: Great! Have you seen anything you want to put a contract on? If not, let's sit down and figure out what you're really looking for so I can find the perfect homes for you. In the meantime, it may take as long as 3-5…

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Feast Your Eyes on the Newest Custom Built Home in Cape Coral at Eagles Landing Estates!

Fall in love with these new construction homes that are in desirable SW Cape Coral! If you're done with living on the water and the high taxes that come with it, then these homes are the perfect fit for you. The quality and upgrades of these homes are unreal. You'll be head over heals the second you pull up to the curb. But don't take our word for it. See for yourself! In the mean time, here are some pictures to look at that definitely don't do it justice. If you think the pictures are nice, wait until you tour it!

The interior of the home features elegant wood plank porcelain tile flooring throughout the home, while decorative tiling and contemporary…

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Home Trends for 2017

We've noticed some trends that have made it to 2017. We wanted to draft you a list so you can be trendy too! 

1. Matte appliances. The shiny days are over. We've noticed a lot of brushed metal and matte designs making their way in the kitchen. 

2. Marble. Yes, Pinterest's marbled has expanded from phone cases and stationary. It's been around for years and making a marble-ous comeback. 

3. Cerused Wood. This style shows the unique grains of the wood and is being found in more than just cabinetry.

4. Natural Jewel Tones. Deep amethyst purples, amber yellows, pastels and colors found in nature. 

5. Wood Plank Tile. Rustic meets modern.

6. Subway Tiles. They're certainly not new to the design…

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There's no doubt that relationships are important, and if you're a realtor you know that especially. Your real estate business depends on not only the quantity of business relationships built, but more importantly, the quality of business relationships built. As a realtor you must get good at the 2-step process: build the relationship, then maintain it. There is no getting around it. We've got a few tips to help you out. 

1. Communication.

     You guessed it. Communication is the number one skill to master in real estate. The majority of complaints in real estate come from lack of communication. You must keep your clients in the know. Remember, they aren't the professional. You are. They came to you for help because they need it. So maintain…

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