Real Estate Agents 
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What do Realtors do in their spare time?
Posted by Beth Glover on
Monday, October 24th, 2011 at 2:39am.
Well, Beth Glover with National Realty of Brevard, Inc, has a plant nursery where she grows native and tropical plants and opens her gardens to the public once a year to show her customers what can be done with the “right plants in the right space”.
Why plant native plants in your yard? With a good landscape design, they should reduce cooling and heating costs, conserve water, use fewer fertilizers and improve the appearance and usefulness of the landscape. They provide a screen for privacy, shade for comfort, and provide cover for the wildlife.
Did you know that how you care for your yard affects our local water bodies and water quality? When it rains and the water runs through your yard and down the storm drain, it may ultimately end up in the Indian…
Will I save money going directly to the listing agent?
Posted by Maria Kaps on
Monday, July 11th, 2011 at 3:03am.
If I had a nickel for every time I heard that!
MYTH. Think again if you think you will save thousands of dollars dealing with
the listing agent directly. This misconception comes from the buyer not understanding
the facts regarding Real Estate commissions and how agents are compensated.
When a listing agent or seller’s agent lists a property, the seller signs an agreement to pay a commission when the property is sold. This compensation can range usually anywhere between 5% – 10% and typically there is no where in the agreement stating that if the listing agent brings the buyer that they would have to give up part of the commission.
When an offer comes in a listing agent’s duty is to get the highest and best offer for the…
FSBO vs Realtor®
Posted by Maria Kaps on
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 at 5:16am.
These days the Real Estate market isn’t what it was at the “boom” in 2004-2006. Unless your home is priced and marketed properly it may be a tough task to undertake on your own.
Quite often I will go on listing appointment where I sit down with a seller and promote my services as a Realtor® in selling their home. One of my jobs is to run a CMA report or “Comparative Market Anaylsis” and give my suggested listing price within a range. With my experience and up to the minute current data of the Brevard MLS I am able to provide a recommended listing price based on the past 6 months of comparible properties that have sold in the area.
Pricing your home properly is crucial in today’s market. A seller that overprices or even…
Getting a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Property – Finding the Right Agent for Your Needs
Posted by Gale Bray on
Monday, March 14th, 2011 at 2:51am.
Finding the Right Real Estate Agent
If you’re trying to sell a property, whether it’s
residential or commercial, it’s easy to be intimidated by the process. For many
people, this is an unfamiliar territory and navigating it can be tricky. This
is where a quality real estate agent can be an invaluable asset to you.
An experienced real estate agent will know the area, know the clientele, and know how to best market your property so that you can get the best price for your property. There are several different ways to find the agent that you need in order to achieve your goal.
Top Tips for Finding a Good Real Estate Agent
Thanks to the internet, you have a wealth of resources available to you. You can hop online and, with a simple…