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So many people are so very enthusiastic as they launch their  real estate careers, then comes the reality that it takes alot of learning & hard work.

As a Managing Broker I have seen so many different types of people enter the field.

The Worrier : they have done the same thing over so many times and still do not think they know what they are doing. They continually doubt themselves and thus, their customers may doubt them due to the fact that they are always doubting themselves.

Don’t get me wrong I think what we do as realtors is very important & serious business. We deal, in most cases, with the largest purchase & investment a person will make in their lifetime.  My only observation is that the continual doubting and worrying by the agent makes the customer nervous. So I ask you when does the doubting end?

When do you know you know what you are doing? How would you feel going to a doctor that was worried about what he was doing? I don’t think you would go to that doctor. So the same goes for the customer who feels their agent is insecure and not able to fully support them through their transaction.

Now on the other hand….

 The Warrior :  Their attitude is I don’t care what I don’t know just let me out of here so I can work with customers!The Warriors are those agents that don’t know what they don’t know ! Many times they don’t care either ! (Which is pretty scary!)

They are so eager to work with the customers that they skip the training and hit the streets customers in tow !  The customers don’t know, they don’t know, they trust them because their confidence and their ability to work with them is their greatest skill.

If those agents just take some time to learn the technicalities they will be super stars! Instead many times they run themselves ragged and figure they’ll deal with the important details later !

My hope for them is that  they have a strong manager that will slow them down just a bit and assist them in learning the basics, so, that they can  assure that all those deals will close with the least amount of complications possible !

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Eligible buyers must close by December 1, 2009 so it’s important to select a residence soon to make sure you don’t get left out.  The credit applies to first-time homebuyers, as well as individuals who have not owned a principal residence in the 3-year period prior to the purchase, and applies to homes purchased between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009.  The tax credit is equal to 10% of the purchase price, but capped at $8,000.  Certain income restrictions apply so be sure to visit www.irs.gov to learn more about eligibility requirements and limitations.

The credit:

• applies to purchases that close before December 1, 2009
• applies only to homes used as the taxpayer’s principal residence
• reduces a taxpayer’s tax bill or increases his or her refund, dollar for dollar
• is fully refundable, meaning the credit will be paid out to eligible tax payers, even if they owe no tax or the credit is more than the tax owed

Recovery:  First-Time Homebuyer Credit

First-Time Homebuyer Credit Questions and Answers: Basic Information

For more information please contact me at (305) 329-4929 or solovay.m@ewm.com

 

With over 70 listings sold in the past 12 months Adriana stands amongst the highest producer for the Aventura, Sunny Isles and South Broward areas. Please, take a minute to look at this video.

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Are you looking for someone who can understand your needs and interests?? Are you looking for results? Have you ever felt you were not understood by your listing agent? If you answered yes to any of these questions. Contact me now and let’s meet for a free seller’s consultation were we will be able to assess your needs and interests and decide what is best for you.

Adriana Faerman | Real Estate Simply Better | 305 773 0253 | info@realgreentrends.com

The City of Aventura announces a call for Builders and Developers who follow the Green Iniciative.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Green iniciative is one more step that the City of Aventura in South Florida is taking towards helping the environment and turning our city into a green friendlier town.

The new resolution will include marketing of green buildings on site construction signs. Plaque on the building designating the project under the Program.

Through this ongoing effort the City of Aventura, once again, tackles this important issue that will ultimately benefit all of us.

To read more about this program to can log on to the City of Aventura website.

Are you looking to move to South Florida? Are you interested in selling your Aventura Home? If you are ready you should work with someone you know and trust. Let me help you and show you how you can sell your condo for the highest profit possible in the least amount of time.

Adriana Faerman | Real Estate Simply Better | adrianafaerman@gmail.com | 305-773-0253

Is buying new underwear a sign of economic times?

Take a look at this video by Adam Kuperstein of NBC Miami.

I never really thought about it this way, but it makes sense.

Let me know what you think about this and leave me a comment.

 

Situación del mercado de condos a la venta en Aventura, Florida

Today I would like to share with you some technical terms that we use when we analyze the situation of the market:

Absorption Rate: I like this tool, it is very useful to help us understand the Aventura condo market. It is the time it takes to sell the current inventory at the present rate of sales. Absorption rate for The Point Condos:  3.92 p/month. This means that  on average 4 listings are selling every month.

Tasa De Absorción – Es una herramienta muy util para saber cuantos condos se venden por mes.

Months Supply: is the number of properties available for sale in a 30-day period. A Buyer’s market is said to exist when inventory exceeds the 9 months’ supply.   Currently there is 13 months supply of inventory at the Point.

Meses de Inventario – Es la cantidad de propiedades disponibles a la venta en un periodo de 30 dias. Cuando el inventario supera la oferta de 9 meses decimos que estamos en un Mercado Comprador. En el momento en The Point contamos con una oferta de 13 meses.

THIS WEEK

Inventory has been lightening lately and the Market Action Index has been trending up. Though days-on-market is increasing, these are mildly positive indications for the market. Home sales have been exceeding new inventory for several weeks. Since, this is a Buyer’s market, prices are not yet moving upwards as excess inventory is consumed.

El inventario de condominios en Aventura comienza a absorverse y el Indice de Ventas muestra signos de reactivacion. Estas marcan cambios levemente positivos para el  mercado. Dado, que aún estamos en un mercado Comprador, los precios todavía no muestran signos de reactivación lo cual se verá cuando se absorvan las unidades a la venta.

Quien quiere comprar una casa en Aventura o en Miami por debajo de precios de Mercado?

 The following market report will give you the statistics of recent sales and unit available. Now, the most important aspect of it is how you interpret them and act accordingly.

Median price for a single family home is $698,000. The trend continues into a downward direction.

El Precio Medio de Venta para las Casas en Aventura continua bajando.

What does it mean that the inventory is tightening? That the number of homes for sale in Aventura is lower than in previous weeks.

El inventario de casas a la venta en Aventura, continua bajando con lo cual muestra signos de estabilizacion, aunque aun no podemos decir que sean constantes.

Es un momento ideal para los compradores que deben aprovechar para poder comprar casas en Aventura y North Miami.

Prices in the Aventura and North Miami Beach areas for zip code 33180 continue on a downward trend. Buyers remain active knowing that this is the right momento to purchase a home in South Florida. Our market has turned into one of the most active markets for buyers.

Are you ready to move to Florida?  Do not miss out on this opportunity. Contact me and I will be able to assist you.

Listo para comprar una casa en Aventura on en North Miami Beach? Este es el mejor momento. Comuniquese con nosotros que podemos ayudarlo.

Realtors Use Google Voice Mobile

Google Voice for mobile allows you to make calls and send texts from your Google Voice number. You can dial your Google number then press 2 and call the number that you want to connect with and the receiver of the call will see you Google Voice number! Inexpensive  international calls are also an option…. Google has dome it all!

 

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One Number Rings all your lines !

I have been using Google Voice, formerly Grand Central for quite some time. I got a number when it was still Grand Central. I am sure you would agree that in the Real Estate business your phone is your everything! Customers have your number, your office has your number, vendors have your number, its on your cards and website. As realtors, you need to be accessible & responsive by email & phone.

Well, Google Voice makes that very easy. You need be invited to join & then you can choose practically any area code you want, from local or faraway destinations. You set it to ring your work phone, your cell phone & your home phone or whichever numbers you want to ring. You then can screen your calls, listen in and then decide to pick up or send directly to voice mail. Google Voice also transcribes the voice mail into text and it emails it to you !

SMS and Miscellaneous features

When people SMS your Google Voice number, the message will go directly to one or more (however many you have set up) mobile phones. You can respond to those SMSs directly from the phone, and that response will appear to come from your Google Voice number. You can also send and receive SMSs right from the Google Voice Web interface, so that you don’t have to take out your phone every time you want to text your friend to ask why he’s late picking you up—assuming you’re in front of a computer already, that is. Google Voice lets you archive your SMS logs too so that you can reach them anytime from the website.

Stay tuned for more information on how to use Google Voice in my future posts.

My Google Voice # is 954-892-6199.

Give me a call!

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Are you looking to buy? It is easy to find Aventuraq condos or homes  for sale on the Internet. You can also find information like the one I am posting below. What does that information mean? How should we read it.

Which would be the best offer? Are you a market insider?  How can you beat other buyers? These an other questions might come to your mind. And the answer is … Internet is great but a savvy buyer will still seek the help of a seasoned broker.

     

     

 

Market Report for Condos f in for August 2009

 

 

 

At this point Prices in Aventura for Condos for sale are in a plateau. Buyers looking for deals and opportunities in the Aventura market are now taking action and we see a more active market.

If the market action index begins to move up, we will see a shift towards a Seller’s market for the City of Aventura and a reduced number of condos for sale; although this may still take some time.

Local conditions are still int he Buyer’s market zone with a large inventory available of condos for sale in Aventura, Fl at the current sales rate.

 

Quartiles for Aventura Condos - August 2009

 

 

 

Do what you know best and leave the rest to the expert.

ADRIANA FAERMAN – REAL ESTATE SIMPLY BETTER

 Broker Associate, REO Certified – faerman.a@ewm.com | 305-773-0253

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