Pembroke Pines, FL

Trusting Your Comps! Top Agent Tips Keller Williams Pembroke Pines. A few years back when the housing market was booming I had listed a home in Riviera Isles of Miramar for $445,000, a beautiful 2 story upgraded to the max home. Within 3 hours the offers began to pour in, all around full price. The offer the seller accepted was a full price offer with a large deposit.

A few days later, as I have done for many years I was having coffee with team member Dan Crispino, and discussing the unbelievable market we were in. I was telling Dan that I didn't think I understood this business any more. The very model that I had listed and sold in hours for full price, there were several others on the market they were listed from $80K to 120K above what I had just listed and sold this one for. Could I have under estimated the price in my comps and possibly hurt the seller? I said Dan my CMA is my instrument panel just like an airline pilot has, I have trusted mine throughout my career. Could I have misread it this time?

Many of you have probably seen the show "Seconds from Disaster" on the National Geographic Channel, where they reconstruct the final minutes before disaster and the causes.

The first episode that comes to mind is the air disaster above Germany when a Russian passenger plane and a German freighter collide at 30,000 feet with no survivors. Both planes had been in touch with air traffic control, when collision avoidance systems came on in both planes. Russian pilot was told to climb, German to descend to avoid a mid air collision. Both pilots believed there systems were faulty and began to try and find the fault within their respective cockpits. Well you know the rest of the story. What the pilots didn't know was that the traffic control center was under staffed on this particular evening, leaving just 1 overwhelmed controller, who's only telephone was out of order and being repaired. If only they had trusted their instruments.

The second series of incidents were with the new Boeing 727's when they first came out there were numerous hard landings which caused failure in the landing gear, this was happening repeatedly. The FAA investigated every incident and was having a difficult time finding the problem. Well it came to their attention that the pilots enjoyed flying this light and highly maneuverable aircraft, they kind of thought of it as a sports car type plane. What really got their attention was they discovered that the pilots upon approach were flying visually as you would fly a small single engine plane and not watching their instrument panel and were misjudging their altitude causing these hard landings.

The same is true for the CMA, it is your instrument panel. Well as I am talking with Dan about how I may have misread my instrument panel on this appointment the phone rings, and guess who? Yes, the appraiser, he tells me he is about 20K short, we discussed and compare comps. What we found was that we were both using some of the same but the one with the major difference was a comp on the lake which he had given around $18K, I had seen that house, told him it was not on a lake but rather a large mud hole, he went checked it out himself and agreed with me, completed his appraisal at the sale price.

The point being trust your instruments and CMA, they work. I know what you are thinking, not in this declining market, Yes they do. You just need to know, how much lower you need to adjust down, and it all begins with a good CMA.

The top listing agents all know how to read their panel. Do You?

What's Your Routine? Keller Williams Top Agent Tips Pembroke Pines I am always stressing to the agents in our Keller Williams Pembroke Pines market center during coaching sessions, and this goes back to the days when I had a team of 4-6 members, the importance of developing their routines. Some have even jokingly    made the remark that I am compulsive about doing the same thing at the same time on the same day of the week, week after week month after month and year after year. If that is being compulsive then I certainly am.

All successful people are highly structured, they develop habits and they become good, very good at performing those tasks and only because they have time blocked and they have done them so many times before.

In a 2008 issue of Broker Agent Magazine Denise Lones, of the Lones Group Inc. writes an article entitled "Routines-Powerful Tools for Your Real Estate Arsenal". She writes "Look at Tiger Woods. From an early age his father Earl instilled in him the basic routines of golf. They were programmed in his head. As he matured He perfected his routines. He follows a set list of things he does every week and every day to stay the world's number one golfer."

When I was out working with buyers and sellers, I had routines that went like this. Monday morning 10:00-2:00 Seller follows up and deliver my weekly report along with my recommendations which I would receive from the feedback of the showing agents. My hour of power would always begin at 9:00 and believe you me when I did not have appointments my hour of power turned into hours.

Wednesday was one of my favorites 9:00 AM follow up, anyone in my data base that had expressed an interest in buying or selling I was calling those who were scheduled for my periodic follow up relationship building call while they incubated, while setting appointments with those that were ready. These are just some of the daily routines that those who wish to be successful must get in the habit of doing.

Today as a Productivity Coach for the Keller Williams market Center in Pembroke Pines I have similar routines from my accountability meetings with the Team Leader and OP to teaching Camp 4-4-3 and 36-12-3 to the individual coaching sessions with our agents. I continually stress to all, develop your routine and watch your business grow to new highs

Walnut Creek is a lovely subdivision located on the east side of Pembroke Pines, Florida. Minutes from Hollywood, Davie and Miramar, this resort-styled, guard-gated community is wonderfully positioned near Memorial Hospital at Pembroke Pines, Walnut Creek Park and Walnut Creek Plaza.

This quiet subdivision is attractive to anyone who wants to be centrally located to University Drive, Taft and Sheridan Streets. Many desirable restaurants, shopping plazas, medical offices and pharmacies are within a short distance of this beautifully landscaped community.

Walnut Creek Homes are currently priced from the Mid $200k's to the High $400k's. Choose from 4 Bed/ 3 Bath, 4 Bed/2 Bath, 3 Bed/3 Bath & 3 Bed/2 Bath homes. Many homes are lakefront properties with 2 car garages, high ceilings, spacious kitchens, large master bedrooms with tray ceilings. Maintenance-Free Living includes Clubhouse with a Pool, Fitness Center, Tennis, Baketball Court, Playground and Sauna.

To find out current Available Homes for Sale, Pending Sales and Recently Sold Homes within Walnut Creek and other detailed information about this community, call me directly at 954-540-5812 or email me.

Would you like to Find Out What Your Walnut Creek Home is Worth in Today's Market? Call Me or Contact Me via my website and click the link "Contact Me."

View Homes for Sale in Walnut Creek by clicking "Property Search" on my website, enter your criteria, browse the rich photos and Call Me to Schedule a Property Showing. For Immediate Assistance, Call Me at 954-540-5812.

Have a Question or need help Listing your Home for Sale in Walnut Creek? Contact Me today for a FREE Consultation. I'd be happy to assist you!

Inga Ward, Real Estate Consultant, 12401 Orange Drive, Suite 219, Davie, FL 33330, Office: 954-862-1770, Cell: 954-540-5812, Email: Inga.Ward@ERA.com, Web: www.DreamHomesofSouthFlorida.com

Dislaimer: The information in this blog is supplied by Realtor Association of Miami-Dade County, MLS and their MLS reciprocal partners, other various sources, agent opinions and is subject to change without notice. The data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to errors, omissions or revisions and is not warranted. I, nor my broker, do not provide any warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, nor do we assume responsibilities or liability for the accuracy of any opinions and information in this blog. This blog is for educational purposes.

Copyright 2009 By Inga Ward. All Rights Reserved. Information on this blog may not be copied or used without permission.

The city of Pembroke Pines is home to some of the most desired places to live in South Florida. Pembroke Pines ranges from low-rise condos to villas and single family homes Pembroke Pines real estates prices range in prices from the low 100’s into the millions. There is something for everyone in Pembroke Pines. You can find small one and two bedrooms at affordable prices. There are also properties in the mid level range that offer full service amenities and great views lakes and parks. You will see many families biking, walking, jogging and rollerblading around their communities. Everything you need is close by; beautiful parks, restaurants, complete business centers, recreation and shopping malls, modern & safe award winning schools.

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(July 2009 Year-to-Date data)

Single-Family Homes

There are currently 811 Available Homes in Pembroke Pines, Florida. 167 of these properties are New Homes that have been Listed for Sale. The Average List Price for a Home in Pembroke Pines is $302,505. July's monthly data shows a slight Decline in the Average List Price. 237 Homes went Under Contract and 560 Homes have been Sold this year. The Average Sale Price for a Home in Pembroke Pines is $257,805, which means this what a typical Buyer is willing to Purchase for a Home in this western suburban area of Broward County. July's monthly data shows a good Increase in the Average Sale Price; therefore, more Buyers are Paying more for their Homes according to Market Trends. However, due to the volatile Economy & Market Conditions, Overall, Pembroke Pines Homes have lost 39.5% of it's Home Value since Last Year. 95.3% of the Homes that are for Sale in Pembroke Pines will be Sold at or near the recommended Listed Price. Pembroke Pines Homes for Sale are averaging about 102 Days on the Market.

Condos, Villas & Townhomes

There are currently 1,047 Available Condos, Villas & Townhomes in Pembroke Pines, Florida. 161 of these properties are New Condos, Villas & Townhomes that have been Listed for Sale. The Average List Price for a Condo, Villa & Townhome in Pembroke Pines is $121,167. July's monthly data shows a decline in the Average List Price. 205 of these Condos, Villas & Townhomes went Under Contract and 511 Condos, Villas & Townhomes have been Sold this year. The Average Sale Price for a Condo, Villa & Townhome is $93,206, which means this what a typical Buyer is willing to Purchase for a Condo, Villa & Townhome in this western suburban area of Broward County. July's monthly data shows stability in the Average Sale Price. However, due to the volatile Economy & Market Conditions, Overall, Pembroke Pines Condos, Villas & Townhomes have lost 29.4% of it's Home Value since Last Year. 94.2% of the Condos, Villas & Townhomes that are for Sale in Pembroke Pines will be Sold at or near the recommended Listed Price. Pembroke Pines Condos, Villas & Townhomes for Sale are averaging about 103 Days on the Market.

Would you like to Find Out What Your Pembroke Pines Home is Worth in Today's Market? Call Me or Contact Me via my website and click the link "Contact Me"..

If you're interested in receiving a FREE Market Report based on your own home in Pembroke Pines, Call Me or Contact Me via my website and click the link "Contact Me".

View Homes for Sale in Pembroke Pines, Florida by clicking "Property Search" on my website, enter your criteria, browse the rich photos and Call Me to Schedule a Property Showing.

Have a Question or need help Listing your Home for Sale in Pembroke Pines? Call me at 954-540-5812. I'd be happy to assist you!

Disclaimer: The information in this blog is supplied by Realtor Association of Miami-Dade County, MLS and their MLS reciprocal partners, other various sources, agent opinions and is subject to change without notice. The data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to errors, omissions or revisions and is not warranted. I, nor my broker, do not provide any warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, nor do we assume responsibility or liability for the accuracy of any opinions and information in this blog. This blog is for educational purposes.

Copyright 2009 By Inga Ward. All Rights Reserved. Information on this blog may not be copied or used without permission.