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Key Advantages From Hiring A Buyers Agent?

Steve Vitani- Viera Fl Rockledge Suntree Brevard County MLS Search Viera: Real Estate Agent in Viera, FL

For most people buying a home is the largest investment they will ever make. Because of this you need the guidance of an experienced real estate professional to help you avoid costly mistakes.

The advantages of using a real estate professional are many:

  • Knowledge of the neighborhoods, schools and condition of the local real estate market. If they don't have first hand knowledge of an area then they probably know a fellow real estate professional who does.
  • A real estate professional is experienced in negotiating price.
  • By working with you, a real estate professional will know what interests you and watch for new homes on the market that match those interests.
  • By knowing what you want, a real estate professional can help you focus on your needs and not let you get sidetracked by amenities that don't add value to your purchase.
  • A real estate professional has working relationships with appraisers, inspectors, mortgage lenders, title insurers, movers, attorneys, etc. These relationships make the entire buying process much smoother than it would if you had to find all these resources yourself.
  • Get you a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) so you know what comparable homes in the area are selling for.
  • A great resource of information throughout the searching, offering, closing process and after you move into your new home.

As a real estate professional I'm thoroughly versed in all phases of the home buying process, be sure to use that experience to your advantage. I'm here to help.

There are 2 more things to consider when looking for an agent:

1. Not All Agents are created equally, so it is in your best interest to meet & speak with 2 - 3 agents to see if the chemistry is there first and foremost. Let's face it, we all have differences of opinion and you should feel comfortable with the person you want working for you.

2. Service is one of the key differences that will set us apart when it comes to meeting your needs. Some agents will be available more than others, maybe consider hiring an agent that specializes within a certain area as they may in fact provide better service than someone not as familiar with the locations you like.

The most important consideration no matter who you choose to work with is you will in most cases be far better off with an agent than without. When you find the right person for you it will take a load of worry off and save you lots of time when you have an expert that provides you the very best in service.

Please feel free to call or email me with any questions.

Steve Vitani - Power Realty, LLC

www.Stevesellsflorida.com

The Common Theme or The need for Minimum Standards.

Paul Whitehouse Realtor, SFR: Real Estate Agent in Melbourne, FL

A number of posts recently have underlyingly had a similar theme " The Need for Minimum Standards ". Tales of Agents lack of responses to emails, telephone calls, offers, client concerns, listing details and general public behaviour are almost a daily occurence on this site as well as less popular ones. Why? Do you work and treat your clients the same way as you would expect to be treated or even better? How do we score ourselves against other Agents and how many do we know or know of that lower our overall min. standard in our neighborhoods. With what I have read recently no wonder the general public think the average Agent comes under the ranking of a used car salesman but what can be done. My thoughts are that there are two avenues that can improve the situation and they both involve training, one thru N.A.R. and the other thru The Agents Broker. With N.A.R. up the entry level standards required to pass the exams and add an extra module to the ethics classes about min. standards of work, which could also be added to our every 4 year update. As for The Brokers they need to realize their company reputation is only as good as their worst Agent and should spend more time following up on their Agents work etc. I should point out that my Broker offers weekly one on one meetings if I require it and always stresses that he is always just a phone call away at all times. So lets all push our Brokers to make 2010 a better year for all of us and not just in monetary terms but in Standards.

MARRIED Rental Application

Steve  Neville: Real Estate Brokerage in Melbourne, FL
Stephen J. Neville, Licensed Real Estate Broker, d.b.a.,
Aamerican Property Management (Agent For Owner)
Where room does not permit, please ad information to reverse side, sign and date – Thank you!
Cell: 321/693-8026 - Call Message Center/Home Office Fax: 321/724-5380
Email: nevillesj@earthlink.net- 144 Ocean Terrace, Indialantic, FL 32903
MARRIED Rental Application (Authorization for Credit/Background Checks)
*SPECIFIC PET INFORMATION IS A FORFEITURE ISSUE – Each application must include all occupants and all pets
Rental Property: ___________________________________________________________________ Monthly Rent: $_________
Name: ___________________________ SS#: ______-____-________DL#: _________________________________________
Phone, Work ____/____-_____, Home ____/____-_____ Cell: ____/____-_____ Email: ______________@_____________._____
*Have you ever had a/an (insert Yes or No): Felony conviction or charges ___; Alias ___; Eviction or been served papers___;
Charge-off ___; Collection ___; Delinquency ___; Bankruptcy ____: Failed To Pay Rent ____; Failed To Honor Lease ____
Spouse: ___________________________ SS#: ______-____-________DL#: __________________________________________
Phone, Work ____/____-_____, Home ____/____-_____ Cell: ____/____-_____ Email: ______________@_____________._____
*Have you ever had a/an (insert Yes or No): Felony conviction or charges ___; Alias ___; Eviction or been served papers___;
Charge-off ___; Collection ___; Delinquency ___; Bankruptcy ____: Failed To Pay Rent ____; Failed To Honor Lease ____
*All Additional Occupants: NAME: ___________________ RELATIONSHIP: _____________________18 or older YES NO
*All Additional Occupants: NAME: ___________________ RELATIONSHIP: _____________________18 or older YES NO
*All Additional Occupants: NAME: ___________________ RELATIONSHIP: _____________________18 or older YES NO
Pet: __________ Breed _________________ Size ____lbs. AGE: _____ COLOR: _____Vet ID Copies Incl: YES NO
Pet: __________ Breed _________________ Size ____lbs. AGE: _____ COLOR: _____Vet ID Copies Incl: YES NO
Current Legal Notice Address: ______________________________________________________________________Zip__________
Owner/Landlord/Agent _______________________ Contact phone number ________________ Alternate number ______________
Previous Address: ________________________________________________________________________________Zip__________
Owner/Landlord/Agent ________________________ Contact phone number ________________ Alternate number ______________
Your 6 month employment information: Full-Time , Self-Employed , Student , Retired , Other ____________
Employer ___________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________
Position __________________________ Supervisor ________________________ Contact Phone ___________ PAT: ______/____
Spouse or Previous Employer or 2nd Job: Full-Time , Self-Employed , Student , Retired , Other ____________
Employer ___________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________
Position __________________________ Supervisor ________________________ Contact Phone ___________ PAT: ______/____
In case of emergency notify _________________________ Phone ___________________ Where _________________________
Applicant(s) represents that all of the above information and statements on this application for rental are true and complete, and
applicant(s) hereby authorizes verification of any and all information relating to residential history (rental or mortgage), employment
history, criminal history records, court records, and credit references. This application must be signed before management can
process it. *Applicant(s) acknowledges that false or omitted information herein does constitute grounds for rejection of this
application, termination of Right of Occupancy, and will result in forfeiture of fees and/or deposits to Aamerican Property
Management and may constitute a criminal offence under the Laws of the State of Florida.
Applicant(s) understands that he/she is being charged a NON-REFUNDABLE application fee of $40.00 for a married couple; ($ 40.00
each additional person 18 years of age or older) – This application is part of the rental application process and does in no way obligate
the OWNER or the AGENT FOR THE OWNER to execute a lease/rental agreement or deliver possession of the proposed premises.
Associations may require a separate application fee. No oral agreements have been made. We are pleased to comply with Federal Fair
Housing Laws, State Real Estate Laws, ADA Regulations, FS 83, etc. and incorporate them in our method of operation/policies.
*I agree that the Owner/Agent for Owner may terminate any agreement entered into in reliance on any misstatement(s) made
above, and, further agree that upon such misstatement Agent for Owner may retain all fees and deposits.
Applicant ________________________________ Spouse __________________________________ DATE: _____/_____/_____