Most people come the New Year make all these resolutions about losing weight, getting their finances in order etc. etc. etc. Along with those resolutions that are all so easy to make and oh so hard to keep, is the resolution about becoming a constant blogger!!!
It is now the 14th of January 2009 and I am sitting to write my first blog of the New Year (Happy belated holiday everyone!!!). I, like the other resolutions we make this time of year, intend to remain a consistent blogger as this will reap us all rewards – For you, the reader it will give you an insight to what is going on with oceanfront properties and Intracoastal properties in Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles, Aventura, Hallandale and Hollywood. It will also help you as you get closer to making a purchase or selling decision.
So you ask, why start today. On August 25, 2008 a viewer on Trulia asked about vacation homes within walking distance to restaurants and a synagogue. I answered the question ( http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Miami_dade_County-286097) and described how great it is as a Religious Jew to live in Aventura. I haven't thought about that post in months but you will never believe what has happened...Two nights ago I received a phone call from a prospective Buyer from Northern New Jersey who is looking to relocate to Miami. They were not sure where to settle and did a google search for synagogues and Jewish communities in Miami. Guess what – our blog post popped up and they read my comments with interest. After a little more investigating they went to our website, http://www.golanteam.com to check us out and then contacted us. Yesterday we spent the day showing them properties and have identified two that match their needs.
This Buyer came directly from a blog~!!!! Wow I guess everything they say about blogging really is true...Stayed tuned ...I will be back!!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Monday, November 17, 2008
Miami Beach Aventura & Sunny Isles Stats
Dear Readers
Just a quick note to say ...stay tuned for Friday as we begin our statistical analysis on the luxury property market here in South East Florida.
Have a great week
Debra
Just a quick note to say ...stay tuned for Friday as we begin our statistical analysis on the luxury property market here in South East Florida.
Have a great week
Debra
Friday, November 14, 2008
Golan Team Guide to Selling Your Home
Selling your home is definitely your Realtor’s job but there are certainly things you can do to help your property look its best.
Here are our top 12 tips for a perfect showing:
1) Clean up your house – make sure the Buyer sees the property – not your stuff!!! Make sure your beds are all made, wash the floors, sweep the carpets and remove all extra clutter from the house.
2) Have your house lit up – open those blinds and curtains and open the lights in every room
3) Light candles & Play music – Try those lightly scented candles– do not use overpowering scents or incense – they may actually deter a Buyer. Also playing light instrumental music in the living area to help coax the Buyer into spending a few more minutes looking around.
4) Stage the Property for a sale move furniture around (or even remove furniture) to give a room its best look. Add decorative items on the kitchen counters, perfumed bathroom soaps etc.
5) If you have a pet – make sure you use a air freshener or carpet odor spray to remove any pet smells from a room – Lighting candles can also help
6) Remove any pets from the premises while showing. If you have an aquarium, make sure it is clean as it will give a great impression to the Buyer that you care about the property.
7) Clean up the exterior areas – remove dead leaves and fallen branches, sweep the walkways and keep a clean pool area.
8) Repaint walls with peeling paint & pay attention to caulking near baseboards.
9) Secure all your valuables – don’t leave any jewelry or valuables lying around – this includes credit card statements.
10) Organize your documents – have your title insurance policy, your last mortgage statement, your Homeowner/Condo documents, your proof of opening and closing of building permits, construction plans or contracts for repairs, appliance warranties, manuals etc., all together in a file so you don’t have to panic and look for them when the contract comes in.
11) Fill out your Sellers Disclosure – be honest up front if there are issues in the house, this way the Buyer trusts you – Remember it will all be revealed during an inspection anyway.
12) Leave the Realtor to sell your home. Sometimes when a homeowner stays home during a showing it can intimidate a Buyer and rush them through the property as they do not want the Owner to think they are so interested in the property.
Here are our top 12 tips for a perfect showing:
1) Clean up your house – make sure the Buyer sees the property – not your stuff!!! Make sure your beds are all made, wash the floors, sweep the carpets and remove all extra clutter from the house.
2) Have your house lit up – open those blinds and curtains and open the lights in every room
3) Light candles & Play music – Try those lightly scented candles– do not use overpowering scents or incense – they may actually deter a Buyer. Also playing light instrumental music in the living area to help coax the Buyer into spending a few more minutes looking around.
4) Stage the Property for a sale move furniture around (or even remove furniture) to give a room its best look. Add decorative items on the kitchen counters, perfumed bathroom soaps etc.
5) If you have a pet – make sure you use a air freshener or carpet odor spray to remove any pet smells from a room – Lighting candles can also help
6) Remove any pets from the premises while showing. If you have an aquarium, make sure it is clean as it will give a great impression to the Buyer that you care about the property.
7) Clean up the exterior areas – remove dead leaves and fallen branches, sweep the walkways and keep a clean pool area.
8) Repaint walls with peeling paint & pay attention to caulking near baseboards.
9) Secure all your valuables – don’t leave any jewelry or valuables lying around – this includes credit card statements.
10) Organize your documents – have your title insurance policy, your last mortgage statement, your Homeowner/Condo documents, your proof of opening and closing of building permits, construction plans or contracts for repairs, appliance warranties, manuals etc., all together in a file so you don’t have to panic and look for them when the contract comes in.
11) Fill out your Sellers Disclosure – be honest up front if there are issues in the house, this way the Buyer trusts you – Remember it will all be revealed during an inspection anyway.
12) Leave the Realtor to sell your home. Sometimes when a homeowner stays home during a showing it can intimidate a Buyer and rush them through the property as they do not want the Owner to think they are so interested in the property.
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