A Marketing Plan of Attack for your listing & your business     Here are a few ideas that will not only help sell your property or listing faster, it will also keep your seller informed of their progress toward a closing. There are probably more ideas that could be added but this has shown to be a thorough list that is effective.   Communicate by phone, text or email on a regular basis Use care by completing the listing agreement and all necessary paperwork. Use Obedience to all of your requests provided they fall within the real estate license law. Accounting. Use loyalty throughout the real estate transaction and promise not to discuss any information to agents or others. Disclose any and all material facts I learn through the transaction. Place your property in the Multiple Listing... 12/14/2014

Ten Things That Will Disappear In The Very Near Future...   This is USA oriented, but Canada & the rest will not be far behind.   Whether these changes are good or bad depends in part on how we adapt to  them. But, ready or not, here they come.   1. The Post Office Get ready to imagine a world without the post office. They are so deeply  in financial trouble that there is probably no way to sustain it  long term. Email, Fed Ex, and UPS have just about wiped out the  minimum revenue needed to keep the post office alive. Most of your  mail every day is junk mail and bills.   2. The Check Britain is already laying the groundwork to do away with check by  2018.  It costs the financial system billions of dollars a year  to process checks.  Plastic cards and online transactions will  lead to... 12/09/2014

The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News Monday, December 8, 2014 TODAY'S TOP STORIES FHA announces 2015 loan limits: No change FHA's 2015 maximum loan limits in high cost metropolitan areas of the country will still top out at $625,500; in lower cost areas it will remain at $271,050. Read more. Realtor.com 2015 forecast: More first-time buyers Economist says millennials put off buying due to job losses and the recession, but pent-up demand will entice more of them to jump into the market in 2015. Read more. Second job? It may not help qualify for a mortgage New federal ability-to-repay mortgage rules require buyers to have had the part-time job for at least two years, along with a few other limited exceptions. Read more.   Staging and selling tips for the holida... 12/08/2014

  WHY A PUBLIC CLAIMS ADJUSTER SHOULD BE HIRED ON EVERY DAMAGE CLAIM      Presently, the insurance market in Florida is very unfriendly to the consumer/policy owner. Top management of insurance companies, with very few exceptions, take every opportunity and employ every strategy to improve their "bottom line", even if that means employing legal, though unethical and/or punitive tactics against a policyholder who makes a claim. Obviously, the more money paid out on claims decreases the bottom line. In today's claims climate, therefore, insurance company employee adjusters, and their retained "independent" adjusters are trained and encouraged to keep claims payments to an absolute minimum, and are encouraged to try to settle every claim for the least possible dollar amount the policyholde... 12/07/2014

Stuff you didn't know you didn't know, until now!   Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better. Coca-Cola was originally green.   It is impossible to lick your elbow. The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska   The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this...) The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%   The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $ 16,400 The average number of people airborne over the U.S. in any given hour: 61,000   Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair The first novel ever written on a typewriter, Tom Sawyer. The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments.Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history:... 12/07/2014

The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News Monday, December 1, 2014 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Five reasons for Realtors to be thankful In the real estate biz, there's always some type of challenge. But over Thanksgiving, many Realtors noted positive trends in a healthier, post-recession market. Read more. 'Perfect storm' wreaking havoc on Fla. golf courses The economy, changing interests and even Tiger Woods' fall may have hurt the game, but it's also causing concerns for some homeowners with fairway views. Read more. Homebuilders enter vacation-house business Orlando's vacation-home market is making a comeback with big-name homebuilders rolling out neighborhoods of six-, seven- and eight-bedroom pool homes. Read more.   Quiet hurricane season ends with no storms in Fla.... 12/01/2014

Palm Beach County Home Buyers & Home Sellers   Dear Future Homeowner,   If you are considering purchasing a home this year, you've probably already searched the internet to see what's available.   According to 2011 statistics of Sellers & Home Buyers, some 88% of buyers use the web as one of the sources for their home search.   Here are a few of the strategies and leading edge techniques to make your home buying & home selling process pain free and enjoyable.   1. A free service that informs you about new listings of homes via your personal portal alert system. 2. Detailed information surrounding each property to include neighborhood, schools, home values, crime stats, and future trends. 3. We automatically are synced to the largest Home websites in the country to make your property av... 12/01/2014

Sometimes you shake your head and roll your eyes to people's replies...   The Guest Speaker A noted psychiatrist was a guest speaker at an academic function and a man asked a question 'Would you mind telling me, Doctor,' he asked, 'how you detect a mental deficiency in somebody who appears completely normal?'   'Nothing is easier,' he replied. 'You ask a simple question which anyone should answer with no trouble. If the person hesitates, that puts you on the track.'   'What sort of question asked the man.   Well, you might ask, 'Captain Cook made three trips around the world and died during one of them. Which one?''   The man thought a moment, and then said with a nervous laugh, 'You wouldn't happen to have another example would you? I must confess I don't know much about history.' ---... 11/30/2014

Yes, I'm afraid they really did say that.... My colleague and I were eating our lunch in our cafeteria, when we overheard an admin girl talking about the sunburn she got on her weekend drive to the beach. She drove down in a convertible, but said she "didn't think she'd get sunburned because the car was moving."   My sister has a lifesaving tool in her car which is designed to cut through a seat belt if she gets trapped. She keeps it in the car trunk.   I couldn't find my luggage at the airport baggage area and went to the lost luggage office and reported the loss. The woman there smiled and told me not to worry because she was a trained professional and said I was in good hands. 'Now,' she asked me, 'Has your plane arrived yet?'... (I work with professionals like this.)   While workin... 11/29/2014

The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News Monday, November 24, 2014 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Foreign investors boost Fla.'s real estate market Commercial real estate in Fla. is heating up, with foreign investors and lenders chasing deals with better values and cap rates from Miami to Orlando. Read more. 5 real estate predictions for 2015 Freddie Mac: Expect the economy and home-purchase market to strengthen next year. A 3% growth rate for the economy should produce more and better-paying jobs. Read more. What's the next big home feature buyers want? Survey says: Smart home technology. Nearly half (46%) of consumers polled want it for their current home or next home, citing comfort, safety and cost savings. Read more.   Successful social media strategies for real estate... 11/24/2014

Real Estate Funnies..Which Are Painfully True A man bought a new fridge for his house. To get rid of his old fridge (still working), he put it in his front yard and hung a sign on it saying: 'Free to good home. You want it, you take it.' For three days the fridge sat there without anyone looking twice. He eventually decided that people were too mistrustful of this deal. So he changed the sign to read: 'Fridge for sale $50.'   The next day someone stole it!   ______________________________________________   While looking at a house, my brother asked the Estate Agent which direction was north because he didn't want the sun waking him up every morning. She asked, 'Does the sun rise in the north?' My brother explained that the sun rises in the east and has for some time. She shook her head... 11/24/2014

The Atlantis Country Club offers its residents a dream lifestyle for many avid golfers. With spacious homes that have amazing views for the lakes, the greens, and natural beauty of the landscape and wildlife, Atlantis is truly a golfer’s paradise. The community allows its residents enjoy easy access to the best attractions, shops, and restaurants of the area.   11/23/2014

The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News Monday, November 17, 2014 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Can bankrupt homeowners void their second mortgage? U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal from Bank of America. The lender claims underwater Fla. owners shouldn't be able to "strip off" second-mortgage debt. Read more. Financing barriers stifle condo resurgence As a percent of all U.S. sales, condos are up for the year - higher in cities such as Miami - but financing troubles may be holding back a full condo resurgence. Read more. Consumers upbeat but agent confidence dips It looks good: More jobs, rising home values and a stronger economy. But for some reason, NAR's Realtor Confidence Index hit its lowest level in over two years. Read more.   You own your community Real estat... 11/17/2014

When Staging May Be In Your Best Interest For Top Dollars   There are many views surrounding marketing,  house prep,  and staging these days. Of course dollar amount price points may not afford this luxury, however there are many that would.  As competitive as real estate is, jockeying for the best look and highest price, it is wise to position your property correctly.  If your budget allows you to have a full blown staging or a partial do over, my recommendation is to do so. Good luck and happy selling.   11/17/2014

Preparing your home for sale to get it sold fast for the highest dollar.   Barbara Corcoran, one of the most famous real estate professionals, takes a tour through a potential home about to be put on the market. Follow her through this short tutorial guiding you on the various aspects of how to prepare pour home. These points would include the front elevation, yard, kitchen, baths, and believe it or not the linen closet.  Pay close attention to learn the tricks of the trade. Provided by HowdiniGuru       11/16/2014

A good follow-up letter to be used for your recent real estate inquiry Dear Future Home Owner, Now is the best time to buy a home!  When property prices decline, opportunities to capitalize present themselves.  Today is a buyer’s market. I have the expertise required as a BROKER to help you locate your ideal property.  Not only do I have a tremendous amount of industry experience, but I also have a firm grasp on the opportunities currently presented within this suppressed real estate market. I will walk you through the entire buying process, taking time to carefully listen to your real estate wish list.  I will present you with options, working in a proactive manner, to enable you to find the property that exactly matches your list of criteria. Now is the time to buy!  Real estate pric... 11/16/2014

Knowing how the customer ranks their priorities in today's real estate. What Buyers Want the Most Services                                           All            First         Repeat                                                         Buyers      Time         Buyers   Finding the right home to purchase      50%        45%         53% Negotiating the terms of the sale        13%          13%          13% Telling you what comparable homes are selling for                                   10%          8%           11% Negotiating the price                          9%           9%           8% Assisting with the paperwork               8%           9%           9% Assisting on how much house can be afforded                                 5%           9%           3% Help arrange fina... 11/16/2014

Florida is now 2nd in all of Foreclosures, guess who is No.1 Realty Trac has announced that Maryland has now taken the top stop from Florida as the Foreclosure Capital of all states. Here in Florida, we now rank 2nd in the nation with an astounding 1 in 4 properties under water. Florida has held this position since September 2013. This drop was brought about by a 2% overall decrease and a 25% decrease from last October. For this study S. Florida consists of Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. If you are looking for more information on any of these properties call or click on my link below.   Search properties HERE. WASHINGTON — Average U.S. long-term mortgage rates edged lower this week, approaching their lows for the year. The benchmark 30-year loan rate hovered near 4 perce... 11/13/2014

    The Daily Hot Sheet of Palm Beach Real Estate & FL Realtor News Monday, November 10, 2014 TODAY'S TOP STORIES NAR real estate forecast: Better times ahead Headwinds remain heading into 2015, but consumers have gained some confidence, and more move-up buyers can afford to make a change as homes gain equity. Read more. How will recent election impact housing policies? Things won't change much, according to political analysts who spoke at this week's NAR conference. Different ideologies will make it difficult to pass anything. Read more. HealthCare.gov open for window shopping Need health insurance? Sign-up begins Nov. 15, but the HealthCare.gov website enables new entrants and re-enlisters to study their options before then. Read more.   Commercial market on road to recovery Economist... 11/10/2014

I gotsta get paid….a promo to remember…ZZ Top   If you live long enough you’ll soon find out it really is the little things and of course a Gibson guitar that only matters. Still jamming after all these years more than 40 to be exact, ZZ Top put together this promo with a tune on their latest album. To change gears anybody doing a short-sale knows I gotsta get paid seems fitting. Enjoy!!   11/09/2014