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2009
If anyone asked me I would say that the IDX is the most important feature of my real estate website. Most visitors go to a real estate website to look for property. Hopefully, you are familiar with an IDX. If not it stands for Internet Data Exchange. IDX gives MLS Participants the ability to disp...
10/31/2009
1) The right price - you can't sell a home in today's market if your asking price is out of whack. 2) The right price - good marketing is important to selling a home but it means nothing if your asking price is not in the right ball park. 3) The right price - a good Realtor is very valuable in a...
10/30/2009
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Large lots - Check Waterfront homes - Check Convenient to Siesta Key beach - Check Spacious homes - Check Close to shopping, downtown Sarasota and restaurants - Check Good school districts - Check Easy access to Field Club - Check Looking for a great family neighborhood? Take a drive through the...
10/29/2009
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Lido Key is a small barrier island off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. Lido Key and St. Armands Key is just a few minutes over the bridge from downtown Sarasota. It is the most convenient barrier island to downtown. St. Armands Circle is an exciting destination if you are looking for great food,...
10/25/2009
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Just off the coast of Sarasota, Florida sits the island oasis known as Siesta Key. This 8 mile long paradise is most famous for the beach. Siesta Key beach is white, made up of quartz and feels very refreshing on the skin. The beach was recently rated as the 2nd pretties beach in the country by ...
10/25/2009
1) When are you looking to purchase? Translation: When do I need to give a 100% effort and when will I make a commission? If you are looking to buy in 6 months I really only need to give you a 10% or 20% effort. I need to spend most of my energy on those who are willing to buy now. 2) Have you ar...
10/24/2009
Would you like to own a slice of beach paradise on Lido Key? Take a look at the L' Elegance condos on Lido Key beach. What a fabulous place to spend the winters. This luxury condo in Sarasota was built in 1996 and has 105 units directly on the beach. Residents can be playing in the Gulf of Mexic...
10/22/2009
I have not used all of these so I cannot attest to their effectiveness. A few of them may sound cheesy so use them wisely. They might be good questions to ask to gauge your buyers level of seriousness. Do you like it? Do you want to buy this home? Can you see yourself buying this home? How does t...
10/21/2009
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1) "I am looking for a deal" I hear this one daily. Everyone is looking for a deal. What does that mean exactly. In Sarasota, everything is a deal when you compare it to price 3 or 4 years ago. You may want to clarify this one with your prospect. For example, if they are only willing to buy if th...
10/19/2009
Palm Bay Club condos on Siesta Key are one of the more popular destinations on the island. The complex runs from the Gulf of Mexico to Sarasota bay on both sides of Midnight Pass Road. There is one tower offering residents spectacular water and beach views as well as 6 midrise complexes. Palm Ba...
10/19/2009
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