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Crypto Bro buys a house in Miami, alleges that he had non disclosure set up with his agent and yet, house he buys manages to show up in the news.  What’s going on here

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Thoughts:

1.  Buyer says, “Hey, I don’t want anyone to know I bought this house.”  Real Estate agent ethics says that is where it stops. 

Continue reading Crypto Bro mad about real estate doxing … lets take a look …137 at Deerwood Realty.

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Have here a story where a dog is keeping other people from getting mail in the neighborhood.  What is going on?

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Thoughts:

1.  This is ridiculous.  How in 2022 can someone who isn’t taking care of their dog to the point where MAIL DELIVERY IS STOPPED FOR A MONTH! Be allowed to continue this?

2.  Can you imagine that we live in a world like this? 

Continue reading When your neighbors dog keeps you from getting mail…136 at Deerwood Realty.

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Condo boards(HOA’s) have been confronted with the collapse of the surfside towers and while some scramble to make repairs, they run into obstacles.

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Thoughts:

1.  The condo board orders an inspection of the property and they are thanked with a recall effort.  Does this provide a chilling effect on other boards throughout the country?

2.  $80,000 per unit assessment! 

Continue reading Condo maintenance and the larger issue of deferred maintenance and repairs … 135 at Deerwood Realty.

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Interesting question posed by Tracy Velt at RealTrends..Does this concern you as a real estate broker?

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Thoughts:

1.  So, I’ve been in the business a long time.  I’ve had good years and I’ve had bad years.  Real Estate Sales, by everything I have experienced, is a cyclical industry.  Let me try to illustrate.

When the seller market gets hot, everyone jumps into real estate sales. 

Continue reading Is the increase in total number of real estate agents good or bad? … 134 at Deerwood Realty.

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Redfin has a great research department that they use for marketing.  They found that crime/safety is the biggest reason where people choose to move…then they decide to not post crime information on their online home search portal. 

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Thoughts:

1.  50% of homeowners say crime/safety is the most important factor.

2.  32% of metro movers said taxes were a major factor

3. 

Continue reading Redfin notes crime is most important factor in home search, then decides what on their website? 133 at Deerwood Realty.

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There is a lawsuit on a dual agency transaction and I wanted to go over it…going to remove the names of the people involved and change price and location because it’s an ongoing lawsuit.

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Story: 

A.  Listing agent lists a house for sale (3 Million Dollars)

B.  Listing Agent is representing the seller and a buyer as a dual agent

C. 

Continue reading A Dual Agency Kerfuffle …132 at Deerwood Realty.

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I saw this blog on Homelight and I wanted to go over it…it seems to be pretty home seller centric

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Thoughts:

Here are the main points of the article

1.  Does your real estate agent answer your calls, texts, and emails within 24 hours?

2.  Did they suggest how to improve your home’s appearance to enhance its marketability?

Continue reading Is my real estate agent doing a good job in selling my home? Really? …131 at Deerwood Realty.

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I saw this article on NPR about neighbors banding together to oppose a home purchased by Pacaso, a startup in silicon valley.

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Thoughts:

1.  Joint ownership of property isn’t new.  It is quite common in commercial property. 

2.  I put Pacaso in the same space as I do any wall street funded corporation that is set up to buy single family homes. 

Continue reading Fractional home ownership is not new… but the marketing and attitudes towards it have changed…130 at Deerwood Realty.

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I saw this post on Reddit….I have some thoughts.

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Thoughts:

1.  Such a dilemma!  I live this! 

a.  I try to put myself in by client’s shoes as an agent.  If I were looking to buy a house, would I want my agent checking in on me every day?  Hounding me when I’m not ready?  No. 

b. 

Continue reading Real Estate Agent Not Aggressive Enough? … 129 at Deerwood Realty.

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I saw this article on Realtor.com about unsolicited offers to buy your house and I have some thoughts.

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Thoughts:

1.  I don’t accept the premise that because the real estate market is historically hot right now, we are seeing an increased number of unsolicited offers.  Rather, I think it has to do with technology..and we will look at this a little later.

Continue reading Unsolicited offers to buy your house…because of the market or just new ad tech?….128 at Deerwood Realty.