Sandy Blanton- Pensacola Real Estate- #1 in 07' & 08'

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a licensed Realtor to join our team as a buyer specialist. We specialize in delivering a high level of customer service using technology. If you are licensed, motivated, eager to learn, service oriented, computer savvy and love working as part of a team, call 850-479-7653 and ask for Sandy for more information!

What's different about working at Team Sandy Blanton?

1. We have a team! This is truly different than any other brokerage you may see in the Pensacola area. As a buyer agent, you no longer have to handle your own closings- our client service and closings managers do this for you! This leaves you with more free time to do what you do best- selling houses! You can also rest assured that your contract will make it to closing in the hands of our exprienced closing coordinator with 300+ transactions under her belt.

2. You will receive weekly training and advising sessions with Sandy Blanton. Sandy sold more homes in the Pensacola area in 2007 and 2008 than any other agent and he has consistently ranked in the top 5 local Realtors since the year 2000. It's clear to see the training and advice you will receive are top notch.

3. We reimburse all of your costs! This is critical to many agents and truly is hard to find in this tough market. Where else can you go that puts money back in your pocket for things like cell phones and gas?

4. There are no desk fees or franchise fees! We don't "nickel and dime" you at TSB. We want you to make money and be successful.

5. We offer tons of leads! As a member of our team, you will receive lots of internet leads and a nearly unlimited amount of "floor time" with exclusive "floor duty" time after hours and over the weekend for a full week once monthly.

We believe that mo other brokerage in town offers this much opportunity to succeed.

I expect the Northwest Florida real estate values to drop another 12% by year's end. Perhaps the downward spiral will stop in 2010 but the days of double digit appreciation are gone for many years, maybe forever. I expect appreciation rates to be in the 2% range per year from 2010 through 2015. Perhaps we'll see some normal appreciation rates in the 4 to 6% range annually after that.

If anyone tells you to "take your house off the market until next year when things get better," run like hell! Believe it or not, I meet with sellers on a regular basis who have been told this by other Realtors! It's not getting better anytime in the near future folks! Let's say your property is worth $100K today, by year's end it'll be worth $88K. At 2% a year appreciation from 2010 on, it'll take until year 2017 to get back to the $100K you're at right now!

Buyers will remain in control of the market for as long as I can see. About 80% of the listings I see on the market are 20% over priced. There is a lot of seller denial in the real estate world. As if they have a serious disease, putting off treatment (adjusting to the real world value) will make it worse. You're losing about 1% in value as each month passes.

There is a silver lining to every cloud! If you're an investor I recommend you buy repos and hold them for rental income. You can buy a livable rental property now for $30K that will rent for $600 a month! This is where the money will be for investors. My associate, Brandon, just closed on a 3 bedroom home for $13,500 that rents for $500 per month! He has a tenant signed up and moving in on February the 1^st. If you've never considered purchasing real estate as an investment, now is the time!

Interesting article: http://blogs.tampabay.com/realestate/2008/10/downbeat-news-f.html

For more expert advice and predections, call me at 850-479-7653! Also, take a moment to check out our website- http://www.TSBRealEstate.com - it's a great resource to search for Pensacola area homes and for more information about our area!

- Sandy Blanton, CRS, GRI, Pensacola's #1 Realtor in 2007 and 2008. I'm not bragging, I'm applying for a job. I want to be your Realtor!

We all know that there are some Realtors that charge flat fees for their property management services and/or sales. Throughout the years, we have taken over several properties that were previously marketed or managed by these types of companies. The number 1 reason a consumer hires one of these brokers is to save money, but do they end up saving anything at all?

If you're thinking of hiring a broker based on their fee, ask yourself the following questions:

If a Realtor is this willing to severely discount their own fee, what can you expect when it comes to negotiating the price of your home (assuming that service is included in the fee)?

What incentive does the Agent have to sell your home for top-dollar?

If you were to hire a doctor to perform a delicate surgery, would you make the decision based on the doctor who boasts the lowest fee?

If the Agent doesn't sell your home, how much money have you saved?

If the Agent charges an upfront fee for their services, what incentive do they have to sell your home?

Every Brokerage and every Agent is different so it would be impossible to categorize all discount Brokers together. These are just a few things to consider. One thing is certain; hiring the wrong person to sell your home may cost you!

For more information about Pensacola Real Estate, visit www.tsbrealestate.com. We are the foremost authorities in Pensacola homes and real estate sales.

This is another successful short sale in Pensacola Florida! With a full time employee to work these deals, we know how to get them to closing. Call us if you or someone you know are considering the possibility. 850-479-SOLD(7653)

Details about the home below:

PRE-FORECLOSURE!!! Check out this 2,423 square foot home with a pool for only $180,000! This home is located in desirable Shadow Grove subdivision and has many amenities including a spacious master suite, 22x42 inground pool, a fireplace and vaulted ceiling in the living/great room. When driving up to the home you will notice the curb appeal and great location "high and dry" in a quiet cul-de-sac. Upon entering, the fireplace, vaulted ceiling, orange peel texture and plant niches and nooks catch your attention and set the stage for what is to come. Continue your tour to kitchen, you won't be diasppointed! The kitchen boasts an island, vaulted ceiling, cabinet space galore, side-by side refrigerator, stove and built-in microwave. Directly off the kitchen is the formal dining area with lots of windows that over look the backyard with a 22x42 lighted in ground pool with jets and diving board, and 336 square foot of patio space. A couple other great features of the home are the Florida room and office (current owner used office as 4th bedroom) located directly off the main living space. This home has 3 bedrooms seperated by a split floor plan. The Master Suite has a trey ceiling, a door that leads directly to the patio, and a spacious bath with seperate shower, jacuzzi tub, and walk in closets. On the other side of the home the front bedroom features a bay window with seat and built in storage. There is a "Jack and Jill" style bath with pocket door access to either bedroom and central access for guests from the main hall. Other things to consider are the fire hydrant and security system that can account for up 20% savings on home insurance per current owner, and all rooms (except baths) are wired for cable, internet, and phone! This home is an amazing value and won't last long.

Residential				Click photo for more media and enlargements
MLS#:	358239 Prop Type: Residential Detached	ListPrice:	$83,500
Status:	Active LastChng: 09/24/2008	ApproxSF:	1,306
Address:	431 FAIRFAX DR	Bedrooms:	3
	PENSACOLA, FL	FullBaths:	1
Zip:	32503	HalfBaths:	0
County:	ESCAMBIA	#Rooms:
MainArea:	04 Southeast Pensacola	YearBuilt:	1956
SubArea:	0403 Woodlawn Heights	CnstrStat:	ConstrCmplt
Subd/Proj:	WOODLAND HEIGHTS NONE
ParcelID:	042S302051023005
ElemSch: HALLMARK - 04 Middle: WORKMAN - 04 High: PENSACOLA - 04
Dir:	N on 9th Ave past Fairfield then take a left on Woodland, a left on Fairfax, the house in on the right
Legal:	In File

This is a completely remodeled 3 bedroom home! This home features a great location- only minutes from Pensacola Junior College, Cordova Mall and fabulous Pensacola restaurants. The home features lots of storage space, washer and dryer hookups, a fenced backyard and open patio area. Don't forget to take note of the new paint and light fixtures (inside and out). New central AC to be installed before closing. Thanks for looking!