Employment
Our local economy leans towards goods and services for both new residents and tourists.The retail, construction and hotel industries have the most employees in Monroe County.
Business Size
Monroe County is comprised of primarily small businesses.
Since there is no state or local income tax, you take home more.
Employment: The good news. Key West has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country.
Why? Key West is one of the most popular destination points in the world for Divers, Boaters, Fishermen and people looking to get out of the bad weather and enjoy our water and the unique ambiance of Key West and the neighboring islands
So What. In addition to people flying and driving in, on average we get two to three Cruise ships from all over the world each day. This has spurred a growth which includes more hotels, condos, and restaurants, charters, etc. Obviously all these new startups plus all the existing ones need people.
So. The bad news for an Employer!
Employers have a hard time finding full time or year round employees. Instead they get people looking to work summers or to pay for extended vacations. Now there is nothing wrong with this and in some cases this is what they want however in most cases they would like to find steady year round help and offer full benefits.
The good news for you.
If you are looking for a steady job, have your own transportation and a good work ethic (will show up) there are lots of jobs to be had. For instance in the building, remodeling trade contractors have a very hard time getting reliable help. Some of these jobs start at $15.00 per hour. In general retail jobs start at $8.00 and quickly go to $10.00 and more with commissions.
Sound too good to be true. Remember this is a resort area, which has a unique and completely different makeup than the rest of the country or world. Kind of like Aspen except that we get tourists year round!
To look for jobs in the classifieds go to www.keysjobs.com or www.keynoter.com
Some statistics:
• Construction 5.4%
• Education & Health Services 12.3%
• Financial Activities 6.0%
• Information 1.3%
• Leisure & Hospitality 32.6%
• Manufacturing 0.8%
• Natural Resources & Mining 0.4%
• Other Services 3.5%
• Professional & Business Services 7.8%
• Public administration 8.8%
• Trade, Transportation and Utilities 21.2%
The areas top employers as of September 2004 per the Enterprise Florida site at http://www.eflorida.com/profiles/CountyReport.asp?
CountyID=25&Display=all
• Monroe County
• Business Line: County Government
• Number of Employees..................................................... 700
• HMA
• Business Line: Hospital
• Number of Employees..................................................... 600
• Monroe County Sheriff's Office
• Business Line: Law Enforcement
• Number of Employees..................................................... 561
• City of Key West
• Business Line: City Government
• Number of Employees..................................................... 500
• HTA
• Business Line: Tourist Attraction & Retail Company
• Number of Employees..................................................... 300
• FKAA
• Business Line: County Water Comany
• Number of Employees..................................................... 258
• Florida Keys Community College
• Business Line: Education
• Number of Employees..................................................... 225
Additional resources for demographic information include:
• Bureau of Economic and Business Research at the University of Florida (BEBR)
• http://www.bebr.ufl.edu/
• U.S Census Bureau
• http://www.census.gov
• Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation – Labor Market Information
• http://www.labormarketinfo.com
State jobs http://dms.myflorida.com
Relocating inside Florida
If you're considering a move to another area in Florida, I can find you an agent
via our Extensive Florida Referral Network. To contact me via E-mail Click here
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Relocating elsewhere in the USA
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Selling your Home here
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To sum it up, I am a Proactive Agent who doesn't just put your home in the MLS and wait for a call.
I aggressively go after buyers through my Website,
In short I will completely market your home both in local print and Online. (Per National Assn of Realtors, over 74% of the buyers are online)
Carol Amend ABR and Top Producer Member Previews and
Elite Agents in the Keys.
Florida law requires all Real Estate Agents to explain the “Agency Relationship” options available to Sellers and Buyers of residential real estate.
The law established three types of agency:
* Single Agency
* Transaction Brokerage
* No Brokerage Relationship
Single Agency: The policy of Coldwell Banker Schmitt is to provide the greatest possible degree
of service to our clients, which only occurs in a Single Agency relationship.
For that reason, the company adopted Single Agency as the primary and preferred relationship
for working with our clients.
As a Single Agent, we provide you with the full spectrum of services including the fiduciary
duties of loyalty, confidentiality and obedience.
The benefit to you is that we place your interest above all others, including our own!
While we believe this type of relationship is what
our clients expect and deserve, most Real Estate Companies have opted not to adopt Single Agency as the primary and preferred relationship for working with buyer and seller. They have chosen Transaction Brokerage, which, by law, is the assumed relationship between a buyer and agent or seller and agent unless they agree to Single Agency or a No Brokerage Relationship.
Transaction Broker: As a Transaction Broker, agents are required to facilitate the transaction by assisting both the buyer and seller, and not represent one party to the detriment of the other. They provide fair and honest dealing, skill, care and diligence, accounting for all funds, and disclosure of all known facts that materially affect the value of a property in which you have interest. The reason most companies have adopted Transaction Brokerage is for the reduced level of liability versus Single Agency.
No Brokerage Relationship
The agent owes you three duties:
* To deal with you honestly and fairly;
* To disclose all known facts that materially affect the value of the property which are not readily observable to you;
* And, to account for all funds entrusted to the agent.
The key point for the No Brokerage Relationship (non-representation) is to not disclose any information you want held in confidence until entering into an agency relationship.
For more information go to http://www.islamoradaagent.com
Relocating inside Florida
If you're considering a move to another area in Florida, I can find you an agent
via our Extensive Florida Referral Network. To contact me via E-mail Click here
If you want additional information go to my form below.
For complete in-depth information about other major areas in the state of Florida, please go to a statewide information web site Florida Real Estate Network by Clicking Here
Relocating elsewhere in the USA
Let me know what area you're considering a move to and I will find you a Top producing, hard working agent to find you what you want.
Selling your Home here
Please contact me and I'll provide you with my short concise Marketing plan to sell your home.
To sum it up, I am a Proactive Agent who doesn't just put your home in the MLS and wait for a call.
I aggressively go after buyers through my Website,
In short I will completely market your home both in local print and Online. (Per National Assn of Realtors, over 74% of the buyers are online)
For more information please go to http://www.islamoraradaagent.com
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