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Today I'm spotlighting Port Royal in Naples, FL.
Port Royal in Naples Florida is one of the most prestigious, exclusive communities in the country. As a very private community, Port Royal is comprised of single family estate homes with most of them located on beautiful waterfront lots. The Port Royal private club, has fine dining, tennis and beach front facilities. Port Royal Naples docks can accommodate yachts from 20 to over 100 feet. Live the good life at Port Royal in Naples Florida.
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I couldn't agree more with the tag line for this blog. If a buyer is careful and patient they can scoop up an amazing deal. I think patient is the key word. I get several emails and calls a week from potential buyers that are looking for second homes/condos in Naples, permanent residences in Naples and investment properties in Naples... and they all say "Can you find us a great deal?".
The answer I give them is yes... but you have to be patient and willing to act fast if I locate one. The good deals, and I mean the GOOD DEALS, don't stay on the market very long. It appears that the only properties that are moving are the ones that are the least expensive in each subdivision or area. if you're not priced in this bottom tear - you're just going to sit on the market and help the homes that are priced right sell.
I'll give you a quick example. I found a home last week that is controlled by the bank. Here are the details:
As you can imagine, it went under contract immediately. Buyers have to act fast when a deal like this is put in front of them because a dozen potential buyers are right behind them.
Enjoy this video from a finnacial expert talking about the great opportunities that are out there in real estate:
Are you sick about hearing that price is the only thing that matters? Well ... get used to it and get realistic if you truly want to sell in this market. I'll tell you what's not working is gimmicks. I see agents and sellers over and over again try to offer everything they can throw at the buyers and buyer's agents. Things like cars, boats, furniture, golf memberships, commission bonuses to the buyers agents and the list goes on and on. I see these homes expire off the market day in and day out while other homes the same subdivision sell right away. I've always built a solidreal estate business picking up these listings once they expire from other agents. I don't think we'll see a shortage of these homes coming off the market any time soon. I'm see about 40-75 properties expire off the market every day. Can you guess what the common theme is with the homes that are selling --- They are priced right.
We are seeing a tremendous surge in the Naples, BonitaSprings, Estero, and Fort Myers real estate market. Buyers are looking for the deals in the various markets and subdivisions throughout Lee and Collier County. These deals are going fast. Analysts have stressed that we won't see a surge until the bottom has been met. Hopefully we're on our way back. Things are fickle right now so this could change at a moments notice. The majority of the homes that are selling today are the ones that are priced near the values we saw in 2003 and early 2004.
The message I'm truly trying to convey is the buyers haven't disappeared. They are just getting smarter and more cautious when buying in Southwest Florida. They also have the ability to do a ton of research on their own through the Internet. We aren't the information gatekeepers anymore. We have to look at ourselves as agents as the area experts, marketing specialists and master negotiators
I called it Hurricane Fay in the title of this blog because she will soon turn from a Tropical Storm into a Hurricane by Tuesday. If the storm remains its predicted strength and heading we should be feeling the effects by Monday night (tonight). let's hope her strength doesn't build.
So... why is a real estate blog talking about a weather system? These storms have a serious impact on our local economy and real estate market. I was in my waterfront home near Fort Myers beach when Hurricane Charlie hit. This storm looks very similar. When Charlie hit in September 2004 my wife Jennifer was almost six months pregnant and we had our 2 year old to look after. Everyone seemed to be in a relaxed mood since the storm was predicted to go to the north of us and was only predicted to be a Category 1 storm. As most of us locals know ... this changed at a moments notice. The storm jumped from a category one to a 4 immediately and took a 90 degree turn into Lee & Charlotte County.
The damage we received to our property was minor and the only significant damage we had was some missing roof shingles and our landscapping was trashed. It did scare tha crap out of us though.
The message I'm trying to convey is be prepared and don't panic. If this storm does hit us with a direct hit similar to Charlie we will see a temporary hiccup in our real estate market. It was amazing how fast the market rebounded after Charlie. I know ... I know ... the real estate market was very different in 2004. Within 3 weeks after Charlie it was hard to tell in most areas that a category four hurricane paid us a visit. There were some areas that received catastrophic damage(close to the eye wall - Captiva, North Captiva and Port Charlotte). These areas took quite a while to clean up and repair all the damages.
I had a house that I sold on Captiva directly on the Gulf that was supposed to close the following Monday after Hurricane Charlie. Needless to say it didn't close right away. The sale did eventually go through. Captiva today is as beautifully as it ever was. It's still missing some/most of the tall Australian Pines along Sancap Road but remains to be one of the most pristine retreats in the world.
Hurricanes and storms like this are a part of the lifestyle we accept here in SW Florida. Below is a link to the weather Channel. Stay informed and be safe.
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid823425597/bclid877032950/bctid959746457
Born in Naples FL and an agent since 1999. I list and sell properties throughout South West Florida - Napels, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Marco Island, Sanibel and Captiva
Zach was born in Naples and raised on Captiva Island. He has an unmatched appreciation of SW Florida and the uniqueness of the real estate market.
"No one knows waterfront better" is the slogan Zach sells by. Zach has sold properties in the waterfront market and golf course communities at the highest level.
Zach's business has been built on his market knowledge and customer referrals from previous clients.
You're not only hiring a great Team, you also get a COACH! He's been an active agent since the late 90's and has always been the top producing agent within the companies and areas he's worked in.
Being able to listen and respond to his clients' needs is the essence of his great service, and everything he does serves this objective.
This has enabled his team in the past to sell over $45+ million a year in real estate sales.
Zach has been awarded the "Top Guns" award which recognizes him as one of the most influential agents in South West Florida
He has also been named to the President's Club several times
Put Zach to work for you to achieve your real estate goals and enjoy living the SW Florida lifestyle!
THIS IS WHAT SOME OF MY CLIENTS HAD TO SAY Zach demonstrated an extremely high level of professional conduct - especially when the deal was closing. His commitment to seeing the job through to its completion impressed me.
Zach was EXCELLENT!! If we ever have another property to sell in the area, we'll certainly call Zach again and refer him to everyone we know.
He is one of the most dedicated agents I've ever worked with in over 20 years. I'm an investor, and Zach went out of his way to find the property I wanted.
I'm extremely impressed with Zach and the rest of his team.
He's 100% committed to his job. He doesn't wait for things to happen; he makes them happen. Throughout the transaction Zach had my best interest at heart. He always went the extra mile for us.
The entire transaction went very smooth. Zach is far superior to any other agent that we've ever worked with.
Super! From the initial listing to the sale, Zach was a true professional. I couldn't have asked for more.
Zach's team was excellent. They addressed our issues in a straight forward and professional manner. Zach and Bari did and excellent job for us. He followed through on every aspect of the deal. I would use Zach's services again in a heart beat! We're thrilled with their service.
Zach and Bari are outstanding. His level of commitment is very high. He's friendly, knowledgeable and determined to help his clients.... Zach and Bari did an excellent job.
I've had many dealings with Zach in the past, he's the best.
Zach is outstanding. Friends recommended us to him. Zach and Bari worked extremely well as a team. They compliment each other.
Zach communicates well. He has a keen understanding about all aspects of the real estate market. I would feel comfortable referring him to anyone I know.
Zach and Bari took care of all the details and never let anything fall behind.
What impressed me the most is that he always took the time to listen to what we had to say.
The thing that impressed me the most was how well his team communicated amongst themselves. Everyone seemed to have a strong grasp of the details throughout the selling process.
I had high expectations about Bari before we started doing business, and those expectations were met without any reservations. In other words, I expected a lot and got a lot.
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