I just wanted to let everyone I am alive and well in Cape Coral, Florida! Wow, what a run we have been on the last 3 months. It is like someone turned the faucet back on and we haven't stopped since. It seems that every home on the market is in a "multiple offer" situation and they are looking for "highest and best"! Our agents are busier than they have been in years and although we are making less due to the prices, it is awesome to be busy! I have been working with our agents and clients and it seems that the blog is the last thing I have time for. Shame on me! I will be back to it and I will be posting at least one weekly update! Promise!
Anyway, prices are down, sales are up and the buyers are fighting over the houses. If you or anyone you know wants to take advantage of an unbeleivable opportunity- NOW is the time!! I came to Cape Coral in April of 2000 and the least expensive home was $85,000! I have seen homes selling in our town today for less than $60,000! We are back to 1995 levels and we will never see this again in our lifetime!
Don't miss out grab your piece of Paradise while it lasts! Whether it is Cape Coral, Ft. Myers, Lehigh Acres or anywhere else in Lee County give me a call and let one of our agents assist you. Check out our website at www.sellstateadvantage.com and sign up for your free Listingbook account and get access to our MLS through this great service! Have a great week!
Mike Kelly, Broker/Owner, Sellstate Advantage Realty, Cape Coral, Florida, 239-549-9200
Greetings from beautiful Cape Coral, Florida! It has been quite busy down here and unfortunately I have not had a lot of time to dedicate to my blog! But I guess that is a good thing that once again the contracts are being written and real estate is hot!
The passed 2 weekends we attended the wedding of two different friends, both of whom are school teachers. I guess that being around school teachers, especially 1st grade teachers, it is very likely that you will hear some great stories. Whether they are true or not, who knows, but they are amusing! I heard 2 stories that are just too funny not to share! Have a great day!
Mrs. C was watching one of her 1st grade students who would continually have his hands down the front of his pants. After trying to ignore it she finally said,"Johnny please take your hand out of there and stop doing that!" Johnny immediately fired back, " Mrs C I have a cramp in my noodle!" Mrs C was speechless!
In another class at the same school a teacher was reading the story of Cicken Little. When the teacher got to the part where Chicken Little went to the farmer and said, "The sky is falling" the teacher asked the class, "What do you think the farmer said?" From the rear of the class a voice said, "Holy S*#t a talking chicken!" I don't think that was the answer she was expecting!
Have a great Thanksgiving and thank god for kids!
Mike Kelly, Sellstate Advantage Realty, Cape Coral, Florida 239-549-9200
As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving here in beautiful Cape Coral, many buyers and real estate agents in our marketplace do have reason to give thanks this year! Reports out this morning show that the sale of single family homes in Lee County rose 78% from the same time last year! There were 720 single family homes sold in October up from 405 last October! Condo sales were up 48%!
This increase is due to the fact that the median price for a single family home in October was $139,500 a drop of 42% since last October! With the stock market on a wild ride it appears that many people are now taking advantage of the prices in our real estate market! According to the National Association of Realtors, distressed properties made up 45% of property sales in October!
We had a client this passed week that was able to purchase a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, pool home for $99,000! Three years ago this home sold for $339,000!! If you or anyone that you know is interested in taking advantage of these prices just let us know! Realtors, if you have clients who are looking to invest in the Cape Coral and Ft. Myers area please contact me directly and I will personally work with you to find what your clients are looking for.
Please visit my website at www.sellstateadvantage.com and sign up for a Listingbook account which will give you access to our MLS. Not only will you be able to see the homes listed for sale, but you will also be able to do your own searches and change your criteria at will! We will never see deals like this again in our lifetime, so take advantage of it while you can!
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Mike Kelly, Sellstate Advantage Realty, Cape Coral, Florida 239-549-9200
Baby it's cold outside! We woke to temperatures in the 40's this morning! Brrrrrr! Nothing to worry about though, it is already up to 70 and headed to 80 again by Friday! It was actually refreshing this morning and it is always fun driving around Cape Coral and looking at people dressed like it is 20 below wearing hats, mittens and even ski jackets!!
Although the temps are cooling off, the real estate deals certainly are not! I showed 5 houses yesterday all priced below $100,000! So if you are in the market to buy in Cape Coral or Ft. Myers or you know anybody who is please go to my website www.sellstateadvantage.com and sign up for your very own Listingbook account and we will keep you informed on what is happening! For immediate assistance please call 239-549-9200 and we will have someone set up your account immediately!
Stay warm where ever you are and have a great day!
Mike Kelly, Sellstate Advantage Realty, Cape Coral, Florida, 239-549-9200
Well the humidity is gone and the nights are cooling down to the 6o's, But that is the only thing cooling off in Cape Coral! The real estate deals are hotter than they have been in years. Buyers are everywhere and it is a welcomed change!
I was reading recently that baby boomers retirement will peak in 2011! More people retiring at one time than ever before! I would like to be one of them but that will probably be a little premature for me! Since turning 50 a few years ago I continually receive emails from friends who want to remind me of my age! Here is a sample:
Perks of reaching 50!!!!
1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.
2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.
3. No one expects you to run--anywhere.
4. People call at 9 pm and ask you, “Did I wake you?”
5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way.
7. Things you buy now won't wear out.
8. You can eat supper at 4 pm.
9. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.
10. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.
11. You quit trying to hold your stomach in no matter who walks into the
room.
12. You sing along with elevator music.
13. Your eyes won't get much worse.
14. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay
off.
15. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national
weather service.
16. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember
them either.
17. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.
18. You won't remember where you saw this list.
And you notice these are all in Big Print for your convenience.
Most important of all……………………….
Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on
the same night!!!!
I hope it brought a smile to your face! Have a great week!
Mike Kelly, Sellstate Advantage Realty, Cape Coral, Florida, 239-549-9200
I am the Broker/Owner of Sellstate Advantage Realty in Cape Coral, Florida. I am also the National Trainer for Sellstate Realty. "It Doesn't Cost Anymore To Hire The Best!"
I arrived in Southwest Florida in April 2000 from the Northeast. I quickly realized that an opportunity existed in this area for Real Estate Professionals with an old fashioned work ethic! I was working with an investor trying to buy waterfront homes in Cape Coral and Ft. Myers. Within a short period of time it became apparent to me that agents in this area were all on vacation! They didn't return phone calls and they didn't work nights or weekends! Having been licensed up north, I immediately applied for real estate school and scheduled the state exam and within 2 months I had obtained my brokers license. It was just about the time our real estate boom started and I was soon closing 10-15 transactions a month! Within 2 years, with my wife Patti, we opened the first Sellstate Franchise in Cape Coral, Sellstate Advantage.
I have made it a prerequisite for all agents that work with us, that customer service and dedication to your business be paramount. The success that we have experienced since 2000 is directly tied to the commitment we have made to training our agents and customer satisfaction! We only hire the best of the best and our mission statement is and has always been,"To serve, lead and inspire people who want to succeed in the real estate business!" Through our commitment to our clients that we will insure their 100% satisfaction, we have developed our company slogan," It doesn't cost anymore to hire the best!"
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I hold the distinction of being the first Sellstate agent and I am very proud of that. Having been with Sellstate since their inception, I have seen our company explode! Our growth and our success are no accident. I have been trained by some of the top trainers in our industry and one in particular, Neil Cresswell. Neil is the founder of Sellstate and my mentor. What Neil has shared with me, I now share with every agent in the Sellstate family as the National Trainer. At Sellstate we know what it takes to be successful and we train our agents daily to be the best! There is no reason to reinvent the wheel, just implement what we already know works! I tell agents everyday that to be successful takes hard work, there are no shortcuts and there are no secrets! I will share everything I know, the question is, will you do it? "Everyone knows what they want out of life, however most are not willing to pay the price!" Sellstate agents pay the price everyday! When you decide to work with a Sellstate agent and in particular a Sellstate Advantage agent you can be sure you are working with the vey best!
About The Area
CAPE CORAL & THE SW FLORIDA AREA
Cape Coral is located in Lee County in Southwest Florida. Nearby cities include, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Naples, Bonita Springs in Collier County.
Properties in these areas can be viewed through our website. One of the most attractive features of Cape Coral is the terrific year-round weather. What could be better than 335 days of bright sunshine?!?! The city receives about 53 inches of rain a year, between the months of May through September, and usually the storms are mid to late afternoon, you can still enjoy all outdoor activities in the morning!
"The Advantage team sold my home for 98% of the asking price after 2 other companies wasted a year of my time! Great job!"- Reiko Hall
"Mike Kelly and his team took all of the headaches out of the home buying process, by handling all of the details for us. They are truly professionals and I would recommend them to everyone!"- Patrick Devlin
"Real Estate schools only teach you how to pass the State Exam. Mike Kelly at Sellstate Advantage offers thorough and continuous training which paves the way for you to become a Real Estate professional"- Marie Marro, Agent
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