Do you see this too? 4% commission for the selling agent on a bank owned property in Saint Petersburg Tampabay.
Over the last few weeks I see more and more 4% commissions for selling agents when it comes to REO properties.
To say the least, here in Saint Petersburg Tampabay we have a very challenging real estate market.
Regular sellers try to negotiate the lowest commission possible with their listing agent and now on top of being up against extremely low asking prices these sellers also have to face a 4% commission to selling agents on bank owned properties in our Saint Petersburg market. Never a dull moment in Real Estate.
Do you see the same trend in your area?
I could not believe what I heard today "I do not show Short Sales in St. Petersburg"
It doesn't matter how long you are in the Real Estate business, there is something new every day. Imagine this, it is 7.30 am, I had one too many drinks last night, it is a full moon and my coffee pot was very slow........My phone rings, I answer in my best realtor voice (despite the above mentioned problems) and I have a not to friendly voice at the other end, asking if one of my listings was still available. She goes on telling me that she has been trying for more than two weeks to see the house but that I obviously make it impossible to show the listing. I had NO clue what this lady was talking about and she went on telling me that her realtor has been trying to make an appointment with me for over two weeks and cannot get one. (Please keep my morning problems in mind) I heard myself say. I am sorry but this is BS. I never ever use these words or the abbreviation but this accusation was simply outrageous before coffee at 7.30 in the morning. I make an all day story short, in the end we found out that her realtor had never ever contacted me and that he simply does not show Short Sales but instead of saying to his clients "I do not show Short Sales in St. Petersburg" he tells them that the listing agent can't be reached or that the house is tenant occupied and can't be shown.
The story had a happy ending, I showed the house a few hours later and wrote up an offer.
BUT I just can't get it out of my mind "I do not show Short Sales in St. Petersburg"
I wonder how many Realtors are out there NOT showing Short Sales?
Is this a onetime incident or do you have similar experiences?
La Bella Vita, luxury waterfront condo on Treasure Island Florida for sale.
La Bella Vita is a small luxury condo complex in beautiful Treasure Island, Tampabay.
If you are looking for the perfect location on the wide open water and at the same time walking distance to Treasure Island beach and the Gulf of Mexico, La Bella Vita might just be it.
This beautiful condo building is a little set back from busy Gulf Blvd here in Treasure Island but it is still close enough to walk to all the great things Treasure Island has to offer. This 3 bedroom 3 and1/2 bath has about 3000 heated square feet and lots of balcony space. High ceilings, columns, gourmet kitchen, beautiful waterfront pool, you name it.
La Bella Vita was built in 2004/2005 and the complex has only 16 units altogether.The architect/ builder was Hani Matta who is well known in our area and has been in business since 1983. He has completed over 130 projects and the La Bella Vita is one of them. This complex sits on a prime waterfront lot and has 340 feet right on the Bay/ Intracoastal.
Each one of the La Bella Vita units has a private elevator entrance and a little private foyer before you actually walk into the unit. All of the condos in La Bella Vita have an awesome water view onto the open Boca Ciega bay.
This waterfront condominium building is located on 108 th Ave in Treasure Island, just a minute to the new Treasure Island Causeway and Central Ave. The location is great, 40 minutes to Tampa airport, 15 minutes to downtown St. Petersburg, 15 minutes to Fort De Soto, 10 minutes to the Don Cesar hotel, 4 minutes to Sunset beach, 1 minute to the beaches of Treasure Island, 2 minutes to one of our best area restaurant, "The Perl" and the list goes on and on and on.
One thing I really like about the Bella Vita is that you get both, the sunset and the sunrise, how lucky can you be? You have a huge balcony facing east and another balcony facing west. Views on both sides of your condo. But it get better, La Bella Vita is one of the few luxury waterfront condo complexes that have boat slips. The location is a boater's paradise, within minutes you can get to the Golf of Mexico by using John's Pass or Blind Pass.
If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint PetersburgTampabay Florida area, please give me a call. Ask me about waterfront homes or condos in St. Pete beach, Treasure Island, Madeira beach, Seminole and other Clearwater Tampabay neighborhoods. Find out what we can do to sell your home or condo and what the value of your property is. Check out great real estate deals or visit condo associations like Seminole Isle.
HAWAIIAN HULA IN ST. PETE BEACH
St. Pete Beach, FL: Hawaiian Hula and a variety of other techniques are now taught at the St. Pete Beach Community Center. Instructor Taumaia Quinnan teaches Hawaiian Hula for overall health and fitness which includes Tahitian slow and fast movement of hips to work the core and align the spine for great blood flow. The course also uses Maori Poi balls of New Zealand to help arthritic hands, shoulders and all of the upper body. All of these dances will greatly improve overall well-being and are helpful in improving golf scores and any other sports in mind. For information on class dates, times and fees contact instructor Taumaia Quinnan at 727-289-4086.
New listing, not a Short Sale, waterfront condo for sale at Seminole Isle, 7069 Key Haven unit 603
Not a Short Sale, just an incredibly low price in Seminole Isle. 
This unit has it all. More than $50,000 in upgrades.
This 3 bedroom 2 bath condo in Seminole Isle is on the top floor and has beautiful views on to the Lake.
Sit on your balcony and watch the sunrise, or take a morning stroll along the serene waterfront of Lake Seminole.
Spend a few hours at the heated pool that is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping or go to the gym and work out for a little bit, or play a round of tennis or simply grab your fishing gear and go down to the dock. 
The wonderful gated community offers a very active but yet relaxed lifestyle. The location is perfect, only minutes to the beaches, shopping and restaurants.
Seminole Isle is only 3 years old, a pet friendly community consisting of 180 condos and 90 townhomes. Do not miss this opportunity; this condo is absolutely gorgeous and no short sale dramas when you buy this one.
Upgrades in Unit 603 Seminole Isle
Over $50,000
* Professionally installed distressed, beveled edge 5" x 3/4" Maple Hardwood floors throughout house except laundry and bathrooms (no carpet).
* Beautiful white Plantation shutters on all windows.
* True 3 bedroom unit with professional builder installed closet with matching paint, baseboards, rounded corners, electricity and lots of shelving in den/bedroom.
* $2,500 worth of beautiful designer beveled edge mirrors in dining room, hallways and bathrooms. (Dining room also has chair rail molding)
* Upgrade designer tile on balcony and master bathroom.
* Upgraded Fisher&Paykel eco smart top load washer & dryer with 5year Sears (full coverage) transferable and good till 1/31/2014.
* 5 upgraded beautiful palm leaf style ceiling fans with built in lights and separate dimmer switches in 3 bedrooms, living room and balcony.
* Beautiful smoked glass sliding door on bathtub/shower in 2nd bathroom. Also, matching Spice Maple vanity cabinet.
* Upgraded easy to use automatic regeneration water softener.
* Lots of professionally installed custom closet shelving in all three bedrooms.
* Living room is wired for surround system in wall and ceiling. (Wiring is already professionally installed).
* House was purchased new and moved into by current owner in 8/07 and has almost 8yrs left on 10 yr how warranty. (Non smoking house)
* Upgraded beautiful spice Maple cabinets (42" to 30") in Kitchen, Laundry Room, Bathrooms, Dining room and built in desk.
* Upgraded GE Stainless Steel appliances with double wide Fridge with water & ice in the door & purifier.
* Gorgeous Granite counter tops in kitchen, breakfast bar and built in desk.
* Top floor unit with beautiful views from front and back of unit of bayou; inter coastal; community lake with water fountain, community boat house, Picnic area and private beach; and downtown St Pete. This unit gets very little rain on the balcony or master bedroom windows because of an overhang roof that only the 603 and 604 units have directly over their balcony and windows in the back.
* Builder installed upgrades include but are not limited to: chandeliers, other light fixtures, tile, cabinets, paint, rounded corners, crown molding etc.
Go to www.MySeminoleIsle.com to learn more about this beautiful complex.
If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg Tampabay Florida area, please give me a call. Ask me about waterfront homes or condos in St. Pete beach, Treasure Island, Madeira beach, Seminole and other Clearwater Tampabay neighborhoods. Find out what we can do to sell your home or condo and what the value of your property is. Check out great real estate deals or visit condo associations like Seminole Isle.
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