Pembroke Pines, FL

Functional VS Cosmetic- Keller Williams Agents in Pembroke Pines Know The Difference. Do You? There always seems to be confusion when it comes to functional defect, also known as working or cosmetic condition. This issue typically comes up when the parties have received the inspection report. Buyers like to consider everything a defect and sellers don't want to consider anything. This second set of negotiations always seems to stress everyone out especially the newer agents.

Here is FAR 9 (Florida Association of Realtors) definition; "working condition" means operating in the manner in which the item was designed to operate. "Cosmetic conditions" means aesthetic imperfections that do not affect the working condition of the item, an example of a few of those items the FAR 9 lists are pitted marcite, worn spots, caulking in bathrooms and cracked mirrors. While other contracts may include bathroom caulking because it will eventually cause water damage, other contracts do not include missing or torn screens.

To cut down on the confusion read the "Warranty and Repair" section of the contract being used in the deal to clarify it for you and have buyer and sellers refer to it when they have questions. When everyone has clarity it makes life real easy.

The city of Pembroke Pines, Fl in Southeast Florida was recently named among the best for raising a family as reported in the Sun-Sentinel on 11/19/09. Following is the article:

Pines is top place to raise your kids

Pembroke Pines has been named one of the best places in the country to raise children by Business Week magazine. Tamarac & Sunrise were runners up. The city was noted for its low crime, the Pembroke Lakes Mall and schools. "It is a selling point for the city," said Commissioner Iris Siple. The results, released this week, were based on an analysis of affordability, safety, and school test scores. The cities considered for the list had populations above 45,000 and median incomes between $40,000 and $125,000.

Dreams- Keller Williams Agents in Pembroke Pines have. Do You? Most of us came into the Real Estate business because of a dream of leading a better life. Or maybe it was to take control of our lives. Whatever your dream, it's time to move forward. What does moving forward really mean? Trust me moving forward is the most rewarding experience, but it is not for the faint of heart. So here is the plain truth.

Moving forward is easy when the scoreboard is in our favor. The real challenge comes, and it will come, when we are not ahead anymore. Please understand this, the real estate champions in life move forward in the presence of fear, NOT in the absence of it. It is easy to be optimistic and brave when we have the opponent on the run. It is easy when the checking account has a big balance. It makes life easy; it makes us brave and bold. But in life and especially in the real estate world, which we are now a part of, it will not always be easy. Do what the real estate champions do, move forward in spite of fear. Champions understand that fear is natural, they know it is only a feeling and they have learned to override and control their natural fears and move forward. Learn to do the same and you will catch your dream.

The dream that got you into this business comes with a price. Believe me there are NO FREE dreams in life, they require hard work and sweat, they all cost. The only free dreams are nightmares. Some of you may be surprised, even shocked to learn this, but it's true. Most people live life just by following the person in front of them. Champions lead. Do what they do...stop following, break away, and understand that you will have to invest time, money and your resources. It is tough and it means sacrifice, but that's what it takes for your dream to come true. What champions don't sacrifice?

1 Samuel 14:7, "Do all that is in your heart. Do as you wish. Behold I am with you, heart and soul."  

Develop a Champions Passion and it all becomes easier.

As a REALTOR and Short Sale Expert asisting home owners avoid foreclosure everyday, I find that home owner have valid concerns that need to be addressed.

Many home owners are not aware that they have options, solutions and most importantly they have rights as home owners. Many walk away from their homes and consequently destroy their credit for 10, 15, 20, 25 years or more without knowing that foreclosure is NOT the only solutions!

Click here to find the Options & Solutions to Foreclosure

I have attached two additional documents below that will answer most of the questions you may have regarding Your Uncle Sam (IRS), 1099;s, Judgments, Unsecured Notes and the ramifications they can have when applying for a Short Sale or when confronted with Foreclosure.

• http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=179414,00.html
• http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4681.pdf

As always...fell free to contact me with any questions you may have.

Remember, Michelle "CAN HELP" and I am here to assist you!

The Address Book - Keller Williams Agents in Pembroke Pines Know The Value Several years ago when I was an associate at The Keyes Company in their Pembroke Pines office, I had the pleasure of meeting a new associate, Ana Benitez. Ana was hard working and you could pretty much tell she was very different than most of the associates that came thru the doors.

Ana was getting listings and closing buyers. Being of inquisitive nature I told Ana that I was impressed and asked her what she was doing to generate this volume of business, was she working FSBO'S? Expireds, what were you doing? She informed me she was working with her sphere, which is where all new agents should begin and all agents continuously work throughout their careers. Ana being serious about her new business did something that I've never known any other agent to do. She told me that when she ran out of her sphere to contact she got her mom's address book and her brother's as well and wrote an introductory letter introducing herself as the sister and daughter, then called and explained that she was new in real estate and would appreciate any help she could get from them, and boy did they help.

Today I frequently tell the Ana Benitez story to our new associates and not surprisingly Ana is now a top Realtor in Pembroke Pines and Miramar.

For new agents who maybe reading this, you want to start your career with your sphere, , end your career working this group, the only difference will be when you retire your sphere will be larger than when you began. You know the old adage; it's cheaper to keep an existing customer than to have to find a new one. This sphere is your list of existing customers.