Real Estate Finder

Today on the Real Estate Finder Podcast, Matthew and Staci Garcia discuss crypto currency (like everyone else in Boca!), representing a buyer AND a seller in a successful real estate transaction, and thanking clients and friends for referrals. 

In today’s episode, Matthew and Staci discuss the As-Is offer. Does it really mean you are buying a property as is? Or can a buyer ask for credits or repairs? 

In this market, agents are accepting back up offers. Is lining up a back up offer a good idea as a seller? Second-place is not always first loser for buyers. Lately, a back up offer might be a great solution.

Also, can you alter your contract or do you need an attorney to do that? Find all that out and more on today’s episode!

In today’s episode, Matthew explains the different types of client agency relationships a real estate agent can have and what each means. If you have ever wondered what the difference is between a transaction broker and a single agent, definitely listen to this podcast! 

In Boca Raton, there are a lot of real estate agents. How do you choose one and what should you pay them? We discuss the things that you wouldn’t know to ask your potential agent. 

Also, have you thought about becoming a real estate agent? If you’ve taken the real estate exam then realized you still have no idea how to actually do the job, email us! 

In today’s real Estate Finder episode, we are joined by our great friend Rabbi Arele Gopin. Did you know there is a huge book (well over 500 pages!) specifically written about the mezuzah, where and how it should be placed in the home to make sure it’s Kosher? And by Kosher, we mean good. Legit. 

In today’s episode, we are joined by South Florida’s Real Estate rising star Eliana Blech! Eliana is Signature’s youngest real estate agent at age 21. But she’s not just a real estate agent in Boca Raton, she’s also a real estate broker working as a Signature broker associate. 

Eliana is launching her new brand Estates by Eliana! She’s rocking real estate and breaking records along the way! He last sale was the highest ever recorded sale in Boca Grove Country Club.

Eliana is a second-generation real estate broker and both of her parents also have their own successful Signature branded Real estate brand based on their Newfoundland dogs Meatloaf and Brisket! We gotta plug the RMLC too: Check out the Red Meat Lovers Club on Facebook! 

Oh hey real estate agents in Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Orlando, we want to meet you! Email [email protected]! 

Matthew also defines the titles of Agent, Broker and Broker Associate as well as what is the IDX? 

 http://estatesbyeliana.com/

We’ve mentioned the short-term rental real estate market several times in our podcast. Today, we have a guest in the studio who is a good friend who has recently learned first-hand all of the things no one tells you about owning vacation rentals.

Steve Krupp was our computer expert AND piano tuner who decided during Covid that St. Augustine would be a great place to drive up to for a break from South Florida. Once there, he bought his first vacation home. Steve and his wife quickly realized they could rent out the property as two separate units when they weren’t using it. Steve shares inside information on vacation management companies, tricks and tips on maximizing profit margin and his experience going into uncharted territory as a host, landlord, real estate investor and sometimes jack of all trades.

Have you been to the oldest city in the US? The Fountain of Youth is located in St. Augustine, Florida! If you want to know more about the beautiful sugar sand beaches, the super fun vibe in town or property in St. Augustine, drop us an email! ​ For more information on Steve's properties visit:

https://www.vrbo.com/9613304ha?fbclid=IwAR172X5ouAJjdaMv1F88i2lHOftPLGMWamCOl6lNfeKG-IEV-EpCGmDT3u0

On today’s episode, Matthew talks about going on vacation with his daughter to Turks & Caicos. While there, Matthew checked out new construction, made amazing real estate connections and today, he reports on the local real estate market. So, if you’re thinking about moving to Turks & Caicos, send us an email!

Here in South Florida, people ask all the time, “How long do you think this seller’s market will last?” and “Is this bubble going to burst?” Today, Matthew talks about the differences between the real estate bubble burst of 2008 and the real estate market of today. We also dive deep into the topic of title, chain of title, how does title work and why working with a great title company is important. Have you bought a house through auction? Yesterday, Matthew had a closing on a Hubzu REO auction home and he discloses the nitty gritty behind the automated real estate process, how it might affect the future of real estate in South Florida and everywhere else because of a big player named Zillow. What do you think about Zillow as a buyer? Do you know of a house that Zillow bought? Let us know!

On today’s episode, we are joined by Real Estate Finder and team-member Danny Fineman. Danny and Staci Garcia have known each other since they both attended Spanish River High School Class of 1990. Go Sharks!

No stranger to the microphone, Danny is also a talented comedian with an excellent personality that makes finding real estate fun! Matthew and Danny discuss lots of old-school Boca Raton stories as well as some of the unusual experiences and properties he’s encountered as a real estate agent in Boca Raton.