Gary Waters -Real estate agent Viera Suntree Melbourne and Rockledge FL

It has got to say more than..."Hey, you! Yes, you! Call me!"

I received an inquiry yesterday from someone who had found me on ActiveRain. This person was in search of information on 55+ communities in Viera, Florida - specifically Grand Isle and its sibling Heritage Isle.

(Actually both communities were developed by Lennar Builders although a couple of other builders including Burgoon Berger and Tiffany Homes were also involved in the Heritage Isle undertaking.)

After playing phone tag I finally got a chance to discuss the 55+ communities in Viera. We also discussed Indian River Colony Club in Viera but that was dismissed pretty quickly as IRCC is an entirely resident owned not for profit corporation with more expense for the owner.

After obtaining her contact information I promised to mail her some information about the communities. She will be making a trip here soon to look further.

As I was about to hang up she let me know that she would only be working with me as her real estate agent in Viera, Florida.

The reason, in her words, "I provide information and don't just say ..."Hey, you! Yes, you! Call me!"

That means a lot because here on ActiveRain when someone contacts you there is tangible proof that your efforts are not fruitless!

Is it a 55+ community in Melbourne, Florida or a 55+ community in Viera, Florida?

It is Heritage Isle - Brevard County, Florida's premier 55+ community and it is located in the planned unit development of Viera. And the mailing address is indeed Melbourne, Florida.

So, either way - it is the same place!

Right now there are about 25 active single family units for sale and about a dozen condo units on the market. That is plenty of choice for anyone looking for a new home in Heritage Isle!

Prices range from about $145,000 to almost $400,000. Plenty of choice in that range although most homes can be found in the $200-230,000 range. Also, there is still a chance to purchase new construction in Heritage Isle.

If you are just starting your research on Florida 55+ communities here are a few links to previous articles I have written.

• Heritage Isle - the premier 55+ gated community in Brevard County, Florida

• There is a difference between 55+ community living

• How does one choose a 55+ community?

For information on Heritage Isle, Grand Isle or Indian River Colony Club in Viera, Florida, contact me at agent@moving2brevard.com or call me directly at 321-693-3850.

This post was orignally posted at:

55+ Communities in Melbourne, Florida

As I walk every morning I have come to expect to see some some scary things. I am amazed at times over what people will (or will not wear) when they take the trash out in the early morning hours. I wonder if they forgot that the time change last week makes it daylight earlier!

One man around the corner always calls my dog a bulldog although he is a Boston Terrier!

And then there is older gentleman down the street who I fiirst met as he was shuffling down the driveway to get his newspaper.

I offered to bring it to him but he snarled in a friendly way instead.

Now I see it as my challenge to circle the block before he makes it down the drive and back in the house - a race I usually win!

Just as he declined my offer of assistance so do many FSBO (for sale by owner) sellers.

Some folks are independent and want to do everything for themselves. I can understand this for some FSBO sellers. Some do succeed - 15% according to some surveys.

Some eventually decide it is not worth the hassle and call a real estate professional.

In the Viera, Rockledge and Suntree areas of Brevard County, Florida I have been fortunate to work with several FSBOs. I have some FSBO reference materials which I gladly give them in the interim.

If they need me, I am there - just as I will gladly walk the gentleman's newspaper up the drive to him if he asks.

If you are buying or selling a home or condo in Brevard County, Florida, call. If you are a "FSBO" in Viera, Suntree or Cocoa Beach - anywhere in Brevard County - call me!

This is not my 900th post on this blog but it is a summary of my 900th post on one of my other blogs. This is nothing but plain old selfish self promotion here....

I saw a new listing with an obviously overly inflated price a couple of days ago. The MLS entry read "This is not a short sale." My thought "then it darn well better be a dream!"

My posts are sometimes characterized as having very little humor or sarcasm with lots of information or very little information with lots of humor or sarcasm. [I guess they reflect who I really am!]

More importantly though is I have generated lots of business from these blogs. They are part of my marketing efforts as a real estate agent in Brevard County Florida.

This is post number 900 on this blog! I have been trying to think of something really intriguing to write.

Then I got a headache.

Then I thought..maybe a few of my older posts were ready for new life.

Like If you don't care if your home sells, who will? where I said "I can not overemphasize this point.....buyers will know how much you care about your home. Your presentation as someone who takes pride in your home will influence your potential buyer."

Or in a May 2007 post titled A market report for the pessimist where I summed it up as "My simple market report? Homes for sale - Bunches; Homes Sold - Not a lot; Opportunities available - Bunches."

And way back in March of 2006...around the ides of march (the 15th) I discussed Curb appeal is everything where I revealed (it really is not a secret) that "I have never sold or bought a home without going inside. If the yard is a potential cover for "Junkyard Monthly," get your act together."

So although this 900th post is not a home run (Go Phillies!) I hope it will kindle your interest if you are relocating to Brevard County Florida, selling or buying a Brevard County Florida home, or retiring to Viera, Florida.

The things that grab your attention may not always be as they appear - even when it comes to real estate agents.

When you are ready to sell your Brevard County, Florida house or condo, interview several real estate agents.

Some may have pretty dazzling web sites and blogs.

Some may have an attractive photo on their print advertising. Some may be blessed with a silver tongue.

But, in the end, do they walk the walk? Is there a personal connection?

In the end choosing a real estate professional to work with you (yes, it is a team) is more than choosing the one with the pretty face.

Would this guy be your choice to lead you into your new fitness regimen?

After all, he is on the Internet, is advertising, is available, calls himself a personal trainer so he must be qualified!

If you are choosing a real estate professional to market your home in Brevard County, Florida, call me and lets talk.

I may not have all the glitter, the pretty face, the most dazzling of blogs but I get the job done with hard work.

Results are what you seek!