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There is a lot of misinformation flying around about how real estate professionals earn a living and the value that the good ones provide.

Unless you understand the truth, you will not know how to best succeed in the residential real estate market.

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The Department Of Justice ( DOJ ) changes are taking effect.  If you ever plan to buy or sell a home, you need this information.

Understand representation options: Listen to Season 4, Episode 4
Understand the contract types: Listen to Season 4, Episode 5

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In this episode of the Real Estate Agent Man podcast, Steve Martin Smith and Nicole dig into a topic that almost never gets discussed publicly: the real-world differences between Florida’s as-is contract and the standard residential contract — and why the as-is version quietly hurts sellers.

Steve shares a recent listing experience where an as-is offer came in with only two days for inspection. The buyers later changed their mind, but because the home never showed as pending, it avoided the “what’s wrong with it?” stigma that so many listings suffer. You’ll also hear why roughly one-quarter to one-third of pending homes in the market return to active status week after week, and how the as-is contract is often the biggest driver.

Nicole opens up about buyer-side tactics (including writing multiple offers at the same time) and why single-agency representation and complete confidentiality matter more than most people realize.

If you’re a seller, buyer, or agent who wants to understand the actual risk and strategy behind Florida contracts instead of just following the default, this episode is for you.

Key takeaways:

• As-is contracts give buyers an easy out with almost no consequence

• Short inspection periods on as-is deals can protect the seller

• Standard contracts can force repairs and create more security

• Multiple simultaneous offers are legal — and more common than sellers know

• Your brokerage relationship determines what your agent can (and cannot) keep confidential

Listen, share, and leave a review if this helped you see Florida contracts differently.

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Steve & Nicole shed much needed light on the mind boggling topic of real estate representation in Florida.

This is a crash course on one of the MOST IMPORTANT topics in Florida Real Estate.  This 25 minute podcast will dramatically improve your understanding and experiences going forward.

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The 2024 national lawsuit against the real estate industry is resulting in the removal of a long standing benefit to our American Military Veterans.   We find that appalling and discuss our immediate solution to this travesty in this episode.  Professional representation has been available to all buyers for decades. It's been paid for by the listing brokerage and wrapped up in the cost of the home that a buyer was purchasing.  That equates to the buyer actually paying for all of the commission in their mortgage or in cash when they bring the money to closing.

Click here for more details on how Steve Martin Homes Group is tackling this issue head on.
https://www.stevemartinhomes.com/cp/military-benefits/

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Join Steve Martin Smith and Tony Moore as they discuss the proposed changes in real estate commission structures and the impact on buyers and sellers. Discover why full disclosure is crucial in real estate transactions, understand the value of representation, and stay informed about the evolving landscape of real estate practices. Subscribe now to stay updated on the latest developments!

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Find out why so many Floridians trust Steve Martin Homes Group with their Slice of Florida.  
Platinum Award Winning - Sarasota Area Team. 

Steve Martin Smith ranks #1 within RE/MAX Platinum Realty in both units and dollar value sold from 2020 thru 2023 as reported by the FLORIDA MLS.

Over $100 Million Sold In the Greater Sarasota County Area

Six offices servicing Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. 
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In this first episode of 2024, Steve Martin & Katrina Smith discuss some pros and cons of home staging options.

Real Estate professionals everywhere agree on the value of depersonalizing your property prior to listing it.   Have you ever seen staged homes that obviously had the  personality of the stager/decorator all over it?  Can that actually be counter productive to the sale of your property?

What if a potential buyer or your listing agent need to move some of the furniture to show the potential buyer other layout options?  Will that "staging company" allow you to do that?

These valuable insights and more are included in this episode of the Real Estate Agent Man podcast

Learn more here about our FREE HOME STAGING GUARANTEE

Katrina Smith is a licensed Florida REALTOR® with RE/MAX Platinum Realty and owner of Little Black Dress Home Staging and Detailing.

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Rumble

Written and Performed by: Steve Martin Smith
With Jeff Lusk on Lead Guitar
Copyright 2023

Verse 1

Sunblock on my face and hands

The Back hurts when I get up or down 

That won’t stop me - from living my plans 

My brain thinks that I’m a younger man 

Chorus

Yet I’m 60,  I’d rather golf every day 

60, and live the Florida way                60, I pay my HOA

My neighbors hang out at my place, but

My hot tub is my personal space oh yeah

Verse 2

I’ve got a - fishing boat and cool golf cart

Still love to rock - on my guitar

Well I was daddy and I dug that a lot

But Now I’m grandpa - and grandma’s so hot

Chorus

Yeah I’m 60,  and my hairs gettin’ gray

60 but it’s - still fun to play            60 do you - get what I say?

Guitar Solo

Verse 3

Well Sunblock is on my face and my hands 

And Pickle ball is really outta sight

Past the middle, the middle of life

The dirts below me - I’m a happy man

OUTRO

60 and I like it          Yea I like it       Cuz you can Like it or lump it 

Lump it or like it.          60, 60, 60.         I’m 60 and I like it 

Steve Martin Smith is a Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker and the owner of Slice of Florida Realty in Sarasota County Florida.

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Jenn comes through again with an excellent real life example of someone using the PACE program.  The Florida PACE program is often suggested as a way to get much needed home improvements.   As with most things in life, you don't know what you don't know.  

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Steve Martin Smith is a Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker and the owner of Slice of Florida Realty in Sarasota County Florida.