Yoana Pelaez, P.A.

I believe the number one reason a client works with a particular agent is because they trust him/her, or should they? We are not attorneys, but there are simple dates and terms we should make sure are part of a contract.

Let's take for example the Short Sale Addendum to Purchase and Sale Contract from the Florida Association of Realtors. Paragraph 1- Has the approval deadline and either party may cancel the Contract. However, it does not state that the Deposit needs to be returned to Buyer.

I recently received a Short Sale Addendum for my clients to sign prepared by an Attorney who is also the Closing Agent. Please note this was the only addendum to the contract and it also stated that this Addendum shall prevail if there was a conflict between this Addendum, the contract or any other addendum. As I read the Addendum I noticed that the following important terms were missing:

(1) Approval Deadline for Lender, without this deadline we have a contract that is open indefinitely pending for a certain contingency to clear. If the buyers get tired of waiting for the Lender's approval how do you get out of this contract? Remember it is a contract and there is a contingency for Lender's approval.

(2) Time Periods: Due to the complexity of the Short Sale Transaction and the time limits, the addendum should have a Time Period (EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE CONTRACT). In any short sale addendum we should have this time period start when the Lender approves the Short Sale, otherwise by the time the Lender approves the Short Sale your inspection period, commitment letter, and closing date would have elapsed.

When I spoke to the Listing Agent regarding the addendum he said that that was the addendum this Attorney had been using till now and had no issues with it.

My question to him was- So when does this contract become effective?

He said- When the Lender approves it

I said- we both agree on that, so where in the contract or addendum does it state that?

He said- I will speak to the attorney.

Many important dates and addendums are not taking seriously by many agents. They just want the deal signed and the house sold. I want that to, but done the right way.

I just showed a beautiful property to prospective buyers. As soon as the listing agent opened the door the smell of dog was unbearable. I am an experienced agent, and even I could not concentrate on the beautiful details of the home due to the horrible smell.

I love pets and I understand they are a part of the family. However, buyers are interested in your home and the same should be staged and ready to attract any buyer. Not all buyers are pet lovers and even if they are, they should imagine themselves in that house with their pets, not yours.

It is a very good idea to leave your pets with a neighbor, a family member or take them for a walk while your home is previewed. You should make sure there is no trace of your pet, and please don't forget to put away their water and food trays, the buyers are concentrated on other details and may even trip over them.

The focus right now is on selling your house, once that is accomplished you can continue living your normal life with your family, and the adorable and loved family pet.

ALEXANDER TOWERS

FOR SALE OR RENT

MLS#D1246450

Listing Price: $475,000.00 (Fully furnished)

LEASING PRICE FURNISHED: $1800 (Yearly lease) $3500 (Seasonal)

Enjoy the lifestyle and amenities at a reasonable price. This totally updated 2 bedrooms/2 baths unit offers ocean and pool views; tile floors throughout; wood kitchen cabinets with granite counter and back splash; stainless steel appliances; private master suite with master bath and walk-in closets; washer and dryer inside; professionally decorated window treatments in every room. Next to the luxurious 5 star westin diplomat hotel and residences/ IMMACULATE!! SHOW AND SELL. UNIT BEING SOLD FURNISHED!!

VIEW FROM BALCONY

REMODELLED KITCHEN

Living/Dining Area

MASTER BEDROOM

2nd bedroom

For more information regarding this beautiful ocean front unit please visit My-WEBSITE

Thank you

786-402-2514

"Creating Clients for Life....One Closing at a Time"

WINDMILL GATE/ MIAMI LAKES

1 Bedroom/2 bath, patio, three parking spaces plus guests.

Maintenance: $800 yearly

MLS#D1252133

Listing Price: $179,900.00

MOVE TO ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE ZIP CODES IN MIAMI-DADE

All about Miami Lakes

Just like a small home with a patio for entertainment. Great home for a couple!!!

*Tile flooring throughout

*Washer and dryer inside unit

*Wood ceilings

*New roof

*New central A/C

*Amazing walk-in closets

*One story villa

*Walk to the library, shops/restaurant s and middle school

Owner has architect plans to enclose the existing terrace to add the living area and make an additional bedroom out of the existing living area. By doing the enclosure the unit will have two master suites with their own bathroom, living and dining area.

Thank you for visiting my post,

(786) 402-2514

For more information please contact me or visit my website @ YoanaIsMyRealtor.com

BEAUTIFUL SUNNY ISLES, FLORIDA

POINCIANA ISLAND

Sunny Isles, Florida

3 Bedrooms/ 2.5 Baths, PLUS Den & DEEDED DOCK

2,500 sq.ft

LISTING PRICE: $675,000.00

LEASING PRICE: $2,500.00

MLS#D1195948

FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS 3/2.5 + DEN TWO STORY CONDO OVERLOOKING THE INTRACOASTAL. WALK OUT OF YOUR PRIVATE ELEVATOR INTO PARADISE. LOCATED IN A VERY PRIVATE AND SECURED ISLAND. SOME FEATURES INCLUDE TWO OPEN TERRACES OVERLOOKING THE WATER,ACCESS TO THE BEACH ACROSS THE STREET, DEEDED FINGER PIER DOCK FOR UP TO 48' yacht. AMENITIES INCLUDE:24 HR GUARD GATED COMMUNITY, TENNIS COURT, GYM, POOL, SAUNA, AND MORE. NEW KITCHEN CABINETS with Granite counter tops and new bathroom cabinets. UNIT ALSO FOR LEASE. (NO FIXED BRIDGES TO OCEAN)

DEEDED DOCK

VIEW FROM TERRACE

TERRACE

POOL AREA

TENNIS COURTS

PRIVATE ENTRANCE

View to Den/loft from second floor

Thank you,

"Creating Clients for Life....One Closing at a Time"

www.YoanaIsMyRealtor.com

ypelaez@bluemargroup.com