Photos from Boca Raton Florida Homes for Sale David Serle
A Picture of One of the Most Historic & Exclusive Resorts in South Florida. The Boca Raton Resort.Located in: Boca Raton, FL
The City of Boca Raton owns and operates two excellent golf facilities for Boca Raton residents, their guests, and the general public. The Boca Raton Municipal Golf Course, Championship and Executive Courses are conveniently located on Golf Course Road on the north side of Glades Road and 1/4 mile west of the Glades Road Exit of the Florida Turnpike. The Red Reef Park Executive Golf Course is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, approximately 3/4 mile north of Palmetto Park Road and about 2 miles south of Spanish River Boulevard, on U.S. Highway A1A. (North Ocean Blvd.)
The City of Boca Raton's goal at each location is to maximize the enjoyment of your recreational time and we strive to present you with the best golfing experience possible.
All three courses are open throughout the year. You can now book Advance Tee Time Reservations online or call (561) 483-6100.
Do you ever feel like a big ping pong ball bounced from one wall to the next?
Do you feel like getting a better paddle to hit the ping pong ball?
Have you noticed recently that we as real estate agents work harder than we ever have before for less money?
However, as a real estate agent where the economy is definitely affecting our lives don't you think we are responsible for some of this mess?
I believe we are. Yes maybe we do not have as much culpability as some banks, but I know that we as realtors have to say you know what I could have done better. Isn't that what history is all about? We definitely do not want to repeat this mess so let's finally learn from it.
How fortunate are we to be in an industry that we truly love?
Looking at the economic outlook many of us have thought of doing something else to support our family. What would you do if you were not in real estate? I have thought about it, and I look at the prospects of doing something else as ridiculous. Just so I can have a stable income or salary. I think we need to fight for what we love. I believe we need to push harder and work harder than we ever have as long as we have one constant on our mind. That is:
Our first priority must be to help the buyer or seller we are working for. This has to be our constant and our #1 priority. We must help our clients and have passion for the business we love.
I wish everyone well and much success.
Over the last few weeks I probably have written 12 offers, 6 have been accepted, but only 2 are going to close at this point. I have had everything from Chinese Drywall to the Buyer just decided not to go through with the contract 4 days before closing. It is crazy, but it sure seems like there is something in the air.
I had one fall through the day before closing on a condo apparently the condo does not have a master flood policy. Most of the unit owners carry their own policy. The lender did not fund the loan, and needless to say we did not close. First of all Why does a Condo Building not have a master flood policy? Second of all why did it take this long to get the Condo Questionaire back? The lender should have known about this weeks ago. Crazy.
I had another one fall through because my buyers found out this particular community they were purchasing in has Chinese Drywall, and got pretty spooked. They have 2 kids and did not want to jeopardize their families health.
A third one fell through because after we agreed to the contract, the seller asked us to extend the closing date a month so my buyers said okay. Then the sellers asked us to move up the closing date a month and lease it back because they were concerned with my buyers FHA financing. My buyers reluctantly agreed, and then the last straw was they wanted a 10 day loan committment. Are they nuts. Financing takes at least 3 weeks now, and FHA is more like 30-45 days. SO the deal went south.
Well those are my stories, but I am so ready for a great week this week, and look forward to putting deals and keeping them together this week. Good luck to all this week.
**It is All About the Consumer, New Website Brings Technology and Information to the forefront of South Florida Real Estate.**
With all these major real estate websites like Zillow.com, Realtor.com, and MSN Real Estate we may be missing the point of what the consumer really wants. How can you justify what you do for a consumer when you tell the consumer that the way I value your home and the price I give you may be as much as 10%-30% off one way or the other. Instead of trying to give the consumer a number why don't we try and give them what they want, all the information. When browsing the many different real estate websites there is so much information at your fingertips.
A real estate agents obligation is to educate and protect the public. Information is key. An agent must give the client all the information, and let the client make the decision. The 2000-2005 real estate boom in South Florida flooded the market with new real estate agents looking to make a bundle. Some of these agents are primed for success and some well not so much. The belief is although the real estate boom has been wonderful for the pockets of real estate agents, it has been bad for the consumer. The consumer in 2005 was programmed by the media and real estate agent that if you were looking to purchase a home you better do this now before that home you were looking at will be 10% higher in the coming weeks. There was a sense of urgency to increasing proportions. This was bad for the consumer, great for the real estate agent. Now that the market has softened, real estate agents have forgotten how to work. With the downtime, realtors are turning to the internet and spending a tremendous amount of money on internet and less on traditional marketing. Have you seen the amount of real estate websites that are on the internet, millions. By just having a website is not good enough. If you do not market your website how will the consumer find you.
There is a significant difference between a good real estate website and a great website. The good real estate website is promotional in nature and tends to be less about information and resources, and more like an advertisement of the realtor. A great real estate website is one that encompasses some promotion with more emphasis on information and content. The new internet consumer wants relevant information in easy to understand terms in as little clicks as possible. The more specific and relevant, the better. www.SearchPalmBeachHomes.com not only gives you all the information about Boca Raton and Palm Beach, but it also gives you information about specific communities, allows you to search for the most current listings, obtain local school information, provides resources and helpful links, and is updated daily. www.SearchPalmBeachHomes.com provides all the resources and is designed for the client. "I am on the internet all day and have looked at quite a few real estate websites, and SearchPalmBeachHomes.com is by far the best for my needs. It is easy to navigate and the property search feature has been integrated in this website. I am now David Serle's client for life and I would highly recommend this website , Paul Rand, Boca Raton, FL.
With the everchanging South Florida Market, you need someone you trust and receive loyalty from, Samantha Kaplan, Wellington, FL**
The internet is a powerful tool, and we have to process all the information we find on the internet. In a time of instant gratification, the consumer wants all this information at their fingertips. SearchPalmBeachHomes.com gives it to them. It is all about the consumer.
The Right Impression, Every Time
A poor showing can lead to a missed sale so how can you make the best impression? I'll certainly be guiding you every step of the way as your selling agent, but here are fifteen handy tips that can help you make a difference to your offer sheet.
When selling your home, appearance can be the single most important thing that affects the interest of the buyer. Taking care of any needed improvements and repairs can add significant value of your home. As your selling agent I'll make sure that your house has the highest potential for resale.
Please Call David Serle, Your Palm Beach Realtor for all Your Real Estate Needs
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I Specialize in helping families find homes in Boca Raton & Highland Beach. I have helped over 200 families purchase and sell their homes in Boca Raton.We also provide Short Sale Services at no cost
My name is David Serle , and I am a Licensed Real Estate Broker Associate E-Pro, and CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert). I got into this business to help people. I study the Highland Beach Condo, Palm Beach Homes & Boca Raton Real Estate Market daily and know it through and through. I am extremely patient with people and believe that the most inherent problem in real estate is following up. I assure you that I follow up with every consumer. I offer an extensive marketing plan to sell your home that encompasses both online marketing with traditional direct marketing.
I currently reside in Boca Raton and prior to selling South Florida and Boca Raton Real Estate, I was a closing agent for a title company for 5 years. I was born into the Real Estate business as both of my parents are in Real Estate. The knowledge I have learned over the years from my parents and from being a closing agent I pass on to you, the consumer. I ensure smooth closings and make sure that no nonsense fees are charged as I know what to look for. I pride myself in helping you either find your dream home or sell your home for the highest price in the shortest amount of time.
Please call me if you have any questions about how I can help you or if you just have questions about real estate in general I would be happy to talk to you. Please either call me, David Serle at 561-756-3104 or you may navigate through my website http://www.SearchPalmBeachHomes.com/ to learn about me and what I do for my clients and you can search the most current listings and Palm Beach Homes For Sale on the market.
City of Boca Raton Area Profile
Boca Raton Map - Demographics - Strategic Plan - Future of Boca
The meaning of the name Boca Raton has always aroused curiosity. Many people wrongly assume the name is simply Rat's Mouth. The Spanish word boca (or mouth) often described an inlet, while raton (literally mouse) was used as a term for a cowardly thief. But the "Thieves Inlet," Boca Ratones, appeared on eighteenth century maps associated with an inlet in the Biscayne Bay area of Miami. By the beginning of the nineteenth century, the term was mistakenly applied to Lake Boca Raton, whose inlet was closed at the time. The "s" and later the "e" were dropped from this title by the 1920s, yet the correct pronunciation remains Rah-tone.
The earliest known inhabitants of the Boca Raton area were the Tequesta Indians, who lived in communities near the ocean as long ago as one thousand years until the eighteenth century. The construction of the Florida East Coast Canal (today's Intracoastal) and the Florida East Coast 
Railway in the 1890s made the region accessible to a group of resourceful pioneers. By the early 1900s Boca Raton was a tiny agricultural community, many of the farmers specializing in pineapple cultivation. Amongst these were a group of Japanese immigrants under the leadership of Joseph Sakai, who formed a community along today's Yamato Road in 1904.
In May of 1925, the Town of Boca Raton was incorporated at the height of the Florida land boom. The town council commissioned noted society architect Addison Mizner to plan a world-class resort community. His exclusive hotel, known as the Cloister Inn, was completed in 1926 and continues its reign as a city landmark as the Boca Raton Resort and Club. Although many of Mizner's plans for the young community were squelched by the demise of the land boom in 1926, a few survive today-and his architectural style continues to influence the city.
One of Mizner's projects was a design for a city hall for Boca Raton. Completed by Delray architect William Alsmeyer in 1927, Old Town Hall at 71 North Federal Highway still bears the original footprint of the Mizner design, and was constructed using ironwork, tile, and woodwork supplied by Mizner Industries. Today the restored Town Hall is the home of the Boca Raton Historical Society.
In the 1930s and 40s, Boca was known for its winter vegetable crop, particularly the green beans which commanded a premium in northern markets. In 1942, the Army Air Corps established its only war-time radar training school at the site of what is today F.A.U. and the Boca Raton Airport. The facility brought over 30,000 servicemen as well as families and civilian employees to the tiny community of Boca Raton, with a population of 723 in 1940.
In the 1950s, the still small town played host to a safari park called Africa USA which opened where the Camino Gardens development stands now. E. G. Barnhill offered an attraction called Ancient America on the site of prehistoric burial mounds on U.S. One in the area of today's Sanctuary neighborhood. And the Winter Bible Conference Grounds-Bibletown-was established in buildings of the former Air Field.
In the 1960s, South Florida experienced another great land boom, with developments pushing the Everglades and former farmlands increasingly westward. The population grew to almost 30,000 residents by 1970, continuing to increase well outside city limits to this day. In 1962, Boca Raton attracted the newest state university, Florida Atlantic, to the site of the old army airbase. IBM moved one of its computer facilities to Boca Raton in 1967, and in 1981, it was there the first IBM PC, or personal computer, was developed.
During the 1980s and 1990s, the city focused much of its attention on downtown redevelopment, and a number of important historical properties, such as Boca Raton's original Town Hall and F.E.C. Railway Station were restored and opened to the public. Many fine cultural facilities, such as the Boca Raton Museum of Art, have grown up to meet the needs of the growing population.
I am the Vice President and Managing Broker for RE/MAX Services.
I specialize in Short Sales, Highland Beach Condos, and Single Family Homes in the Boca Raton and Palm Beach County area. I currently live in a community called New Floresta and I do sell quite a bit in that community and the surrounding areas. I try and differentiate myself from my competition by being genuine and truthful. I take care of each client on an individual basis and treat them like family. I use modern technology in my daily activities, and continue to find and develop new technolgies for my business plan. I do have several websites including www.SearchPalmBeachHomes.com, www.SunnyBocaRatonHomes.com, www.BocaRatonFLRelocation.com, www.EZBocaRatonRealEstate.com, and www.HighlandBeachViews.com.
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I love what I do and am here to create relationships for life.
I offer a specialized and customized marketing plan to sell each and every one of my clients. Please contact me if you are looking to sell, buy or relocate to Boca Raton or surrounding areas.
Just as it is there never has been a better time to Buy!! There has Never Been a Better Time to be a Realtor!! So many options are open to Realtors. RE/MAX Services has long been the fixture of Boca Raton. If you are looking to take your career to the next level you definitely would want to Contact Us. There are programs now that are offered to agents to join RE/MAX Services that were never offered before. Up to 90% splits with No Desk Fees for those that qualify. Take a look at the list below of our services that agents are already taking advantage of.
RE/MAX Services is Now Hiring Experienced Real Estate Agents!!
If you are interested in a confidential interview with RE/MAX Services please contact me. Here are some of the great benefits of being a RE/MAX Service's agent.
If you are looking to make a move or just talk about a possible move give us a call at 561-756-3104 or contact us at info@REMAXServicesBocaRaton.com
Please contact me at info@remaxservicesbocaraton.com
Thank you for visiting my profile. Lets have a great Year!!!
Jose Ramos, Delray Beach, FL
Thank you so much David for helping me through the short sale process. You and your attorneys really helped myself in a very trying time. ALthough it was a lengthy process you did a wonderful job.
Chris Impelitier, Lake Worth, FL
I never knew what a short sale was until I met you, and explained it may be a better option instead of facing foreclosure. You said the process would take around 60-90 days, and we were closed in under 2 months. Thank you so much. Your attorneys were great that helped us. Thanks again.
Paul Rand, Boca Raton, FL
"David Serle is not just one of the best real estate agents I have met, but he is one of the best people I have met. I have bought and sold 5 Boca Raton properties from him, and he has me as a client for life."
Samantha Kaplan, Wellington, FL
"I am on the internet constantly, and I came across David Serle through his personal website. Normally, I do not warm up to people let alone use someone who I do not know or reffered to, but he was very professional, and represented me and my families best interest in purchasing a Boca Raton Home . I have since referred him many clients and they all would recommend David for all their real estate needs and services"
"David was very professional and took the time to show us all the places in our price range. He did not push us to a higher price, and allowed us the buyers to make our own decision. We would and have recommended him to others."
Bari Smizik, Boca Raton, FL
"David has beeen a good friend and confidant for years. He has the knowledge to lead us to a good decision. We have bought several properties from him, and will continue to do so. If you are looking for a superb individual who has the knowledge and cares about your best interest then definitely interview him as you will not find a better individual. Thanks Dave for all your help"
Chad Brofermaker, Boca Raton, FL
There are a lot of real estate agents to choose from, but I chose David Serle because of his professionalism and presence on the internet. You never know when you meet someone whether or not they have your best interest at heart, but from the very get go David definitely did. We bought a great home in Boca Raton and David showed us all the homes that fit our criteria. He gave us all the information including title costs, closing costs, survey, easements, encroachments, mortgage information, payment, and more, and then let us make the decision ourselves.
Anonomyous, Boca Raton, FL
Congratulations to David Serle who is now the Vice President and Managing Broker of RE/MAX Services. He is well on his way to improving the level of service and support for its agents through recruiting, and technology. Congrats David.
Joseph Brighton, Boca Raton, FL
I want to thank David Serle for helping us sell our home. We tried 2 other real estate agents, and had it on the market for over a year before contacting David. The minute he listed the home we knew we had a better chance of selling our home in this market. He was professional, efficient, and sold our home in less than 60 days. Thank you, and I would highly recommend David!!
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