This week I closed a unique property that I co-listed with Lindi Bock. We sold it in 9 days. If you know me at all, you may know I like a challenge – and this listing surely was. Here’s a little more about this real estate challenge: Challenge 1: This was an “EXPIRED” listing that […]
Ask a Realtor: What’s the Difference Between a Realtor and a Broker?
Q: What is the difference between a Realtor, an agent and a broker? Or are they one in the same? A: GREAT question! It can be confusing, can’t it? The real estate profession is regulated by state governments, which have different requirements for earning a license. In general, though, the titles you may come across […]
Ask a Realtor: Should I have my listing agent be present for all showings?
Q: I am listing my house and I want to request that the listing agent be present for all showings. Is this a good idea? A: It depends. It is common for luxury listings priced over $1,000,000 to require the agent to accompany on all showings. This may be a bit more understandable because these […]
SOLD: Land O’ Lakes Luxury Estate Home
Every now and then, we get the opportunity to represent a truly unique property, and this was one of those times. 21231 Lake Thomas Road in Land O’ Lakes, Florida has just closed at $1,055,000, and the new buyers are absolutely thrilled. This 6 bedroom 5.5 bath estate is situated on over an acre and […]
When Selling Your Home, Hide the Chanel & Louis Vuitton…
Today I had the opportunity to tour a colleague’s new listing that is coming to the market soon. The home was a stunning sprawling estate. Upon entering the master suite, I noticed there was a sitting room off to one side of it that the owner was using as an office/display for her most valued […]
Ask a Realtor: What Is Escrow Money?
Q: What is Escrow Money? A: We’re glad you asked! Escrow is a very important part of a real estate transaction and we’d love to explain further below. Understanding Escrow Money The escrow is a very normal part of the home buying and selling process and is what makes a contract a contract – the money […]
