Miami, FL

Avoiding Moving Scams

07-08-09

Ashley Cusack: Real Estate Agent in Miami, FL

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Office: (305) 439-9795

Secondary: (305) 798-8685

Moving into new luxury Miami homes is always fun, it’s the process in between that most people could do without. Moving can be a relatively simple process or it can turn into a nightmare and if you’re using a moving company, there’s more of a chance of it going either way. Here are some important things to be aware of if you’re going to be moving soon.

Double check the guarantees. Most moving companies will give you an estimate with a “guaranteed” quote that ensures no additional money out of your pocket, certainly a smart thing to do. Before signing off on anything, look at this estimate yourself and make sure any and all items that will need to be moved are actually there.

Watch out for packaging. Look over your estimate to see whether the company has factored in additional costs for packing materials. Some companies will insist on only half filling boxes which may mean more money to pack additional items.

Estimate your moving size. Always try and request that your estimate detail the size of the move in terms of its weight and not the amount of cubic feet as the latter can allow an unscrupulous company to improperly fill a truck with your belongings and thus charge you more.

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Tips for a Quicker Home Sale

07-08-09

Carlos Garcia

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Office: (305) 229-7001

Secondary: (800) 735-2678

Time remains of the essence when you’re trying to sell any kind of Miami real estate in the shortest amount of time. It goes without saying that current conditions make this a little harder than it normally is. There’s no way to guarantee a quick sale but these tips should certainly help to improve the odds.

A price cut is almost a necessity. You may find that chopping down the price almost fifteen percent than neighboring properties will work in your favor. It still won’t match the price for that foreclosure home down the street but it will attract more buyers.

Cosmetic changes go a long way. Renovating homes can cost a lot of money but simpler fixes and improvements like giving the home a new paintjob, improving the garden or pressure cleaning the exterior can go a long way without affecting your pocketbook too much.

Cater to first time buyers. With a tax credit already in place, first timers make up the bulk of current buyers and can be swayed by well created ads using effective keywords and photos. Also, by choosing a price that’s near the lower end of how much a buyer is willing to pay further boosts the chances of seeing these first time buyers knock at your door.

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Finding Balance

07-05-09

Carlos Lobato

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Office: (305) 804-1651

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I've been in the real estate business for 5 years now and I can honestly say that for me it's been the best business that I've ever had the privilege of being a part of. That being said, I find myself going back to the same dilemma; finding a balance between my home and professional life. As we all know, our profession can be very demanding of our time, and at very odd hours to boot! Unfortunately, this reality has led to more then my fair share of "discussions" with my significant other. Not to mention that we have two young children. I think that just like the home sellers that we work with do not see 75% of the things that we do to get their homes sold; anyone who's not on the front lines of this industry does not realize just how challenging and labor intensivee it is to keep the phone ringing. Don't get me wrong, I'm not whining, just wondering what it is that other agents do help their spouses deal with the pressures of being married to a Realtor!

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Miami Broker on Twitter

07-05-09

Katerina Brosda

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Office: (786) 406-1757

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Miami, FL, 33176 - For Sale By Owner

07-02-09

Jane Kosheleva

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Miami, FL - for sale by owner at Fizber.com

Price: $148,200

FIZBER.com ID 11646199

Condo/Townhome/Co-op with 2 bed, 2.0 bath, in 10425 S.W. 112 Avenue Miami, FL, 33176

http://www.fizber.com/11646199/

10425 S.W. 112 Avenue - For Sale By Owner

Property Details:

Type:	Condo/Townhome/Co-op
Address:	10425 S.W. 112 Avenue, Miami, FL, 33176
Sq footage:	936.0
Floors:	n/a
Bathrooms:	2.0
Bedrooms:	2
Year built:	1978

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*Wood & Tile Floors *Remodeled Bathrooms *New A/C Unit & Kitchen Appliances *Balcony *Accordian Hurricane Shutters *Swimming Pool *Tennis Courts *Clubhouse *Pool Tables *Ping Pong Table *Courtyards *Fence & Security *Quick & Easy Access to Expressways *Walking Distance to Elementary School & Community Collage *Close to Shopping Centers & Public Transportation