The following video offers an explanation of the first-time homebuyer tax credit. This video was created by the Florida Association of Realtors®.
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Sep 12, 2008
Vote for Wendell Davis as your 2009 Florida Association of Realtor's President
Wendell Davis has proven leadership; ability to build consensus; a commitment to complete truthfulness; hard work and diligent service to the organization and the public it serves; and the utmost integrity are what he brings to the table and why he is the right choice for
Florida Association of Realtors President Elect, 2009.
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Blog opinions on Florida Amendment 5
Small percentage of Florida Realtors blog
Positioning ourselves for real estate success in the years ahead
- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255
Aug 13, 2008
Small percentage of Florida Realtors blog
The 2008 Member Profile Florida Report completed by the National Association of Realtors and prepared for the Florida Association revealed that approximately 8% of the Florida real estate agents survey own a blog. Survey results indicated that 12% of the membership plans on starting a blog in the future.
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Imagine an entire real estate office blogging
And now a word from home buyers and sellers.
The future of real estate advertisement
- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255
Aug 6, 2008
Selling real estate is not very prestigious
According to the most recent Harris Poll that looked at the public view of 23 professions and jobs, Realtors were at the bottom of the list with 34% of those polled saying that real estate agents hardly have any prestige at all.
Our profession shared the bottom with stockbrokers and bankers. Firefighters were considered to have the most prestigious job of the occupations listed.
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- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp - 407-304-0255
Our profession shared the bottom with stockbrokers and bankers. Firefighters were considered to have the most prestigious job of the occupations listed.
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Real estate agents being fined for run down REO property
Homebuyers and sellers in Florida may have fewer Realtors to choose from
Is customer service improving as the market weakens?
- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp - 407-304-0255
Jul 24, 2008
Florida home prices increase by 26%
According to the Florida Association of Realtors the median home price in Florida has increased by 26.9% since June of 2003.
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Americans believe home prices will increase
Trump sells Florida home for $95 million
Buyer's demand for new homes remain low during peak season
- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255
Related Florida real estate views:
Americans believe home prices will increase
Trump sells Florida home for $95 million
Buyer's demand for new homes remain low during peak season
- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255
Dec 17, 2007
How Does a Realtor Professional Benefit the Community?”
That is the topic of the essay high school seniors can write to have a chance to win scholarship money from the Florida Association of Realtors.
For more information you can find the press release here.
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Is customer service improving as the market weakens?
Watson Realty Corp. Earns Achievement Award
Landschoot Earns RELO Direct® Service Award
- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255
For more information you can find the press release here.
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Is customer service improving as the market weakens?
Watson Realty Corp. Earns Achievement Award
Landschoot Earns RELO Direct® Service Award
- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255
Dec 28, 2006
According to FAR, real estate statistics
Orlando metropolitan statistical area (MSA) reported 1,705 existing homes sold last month, compared to 2,656 homes sold a year ago for a 36 percent decrease. The market's median existing home price increased 4 percent to $263,600; a year ago, it was $254,600. A total of 276 existing condos changed hands in Orlando in November for a 41 percent decrease over the 467 condos sold the previous year. The market's median existing condo price was $171,800; a year ago, it was $182,400 for a 6 percent decrease.
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Florida home median sales price increase
August home sales in Orlando lowest of the year
- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255
Nov 4, 2005
No Fear - How top producing Realtors succeed
At last night's marketing meeting those in attendance got to hear from 3 of the top producers of the office. They each provided a short outline of what they believe helped them be as successful as they were, gave encouragement to the new associates in the group and answered any questions asked of them.
Even though I have been around this biz for awhile and organized this marketing group, I was surprised and pleased to pick up a simple tid bit from one of the guest speakers which made perfect sense.
No fear.
In a nutshell he informed all the associates in the group that if you want to make it, get rid of or hide the fear. Do not fear the unknown. Do not fear asking for the sale. Do not fear the rejection. Do not fear picking up the phone or knocking at the door. Do not fear creating your very own niche in the market place. A Realtor who can suppress or eliminate their fears will have the edge in this competitive Florida real estate market. A simple point and yet it speaks volumes to insure a successful real estate career.
The associates were also offered a chance to purchase the new Watson themed websites. I have agreed to assist them in making sure they have a chance to attract buyers and sellers looking for property in this area. It is the future. Plain and simple. I hope all Watson associates beat the competition to the punch.
Speaking of which, the latest Florida Realtor magazine honored the top 10 Agent sites. Pretty looking sites to be sure. I searched for their market area plus the term "real estate" and could not produce any of the top 5 sites as a search result for their specific market area.. I hope they never change their guidelines when picking top Realtor websites. ;)
Changes may be brewing for me. I'll keep you posted.
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Watson Realty in Kissimmee makes a commitment to out sell the competition
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An interview with Watson Realty's Central Florida Regional Director Ken Bennett .
- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255
Even though I have been around this biz for awhile and organized this marketing group, I was surprised and pleased to pick up a simple tid bit from one of the guest speakers which made perfect sense.
No fear.
In a nutshell he informed all the associates in the group that if you want to make it, get rid of or hide the fear. Do not fear the unknown. Do not fear asking for the sale. Do not fear the rejection. Do not fear picking up the phone or knocking at the door. Do not fear creating your very own niche in the market place. A Realtor who can suppress or eliminate their fears will have the edge in this competitive Florida real estate market. A simple point and yet it speaks volumes to insure a successful real estate career.
The associates were also offered a chance to purchase the new Watson themed websites. I have agreed to assist them in making sure they have a chance to attract buyers and sellers looking for property in this area. It is the future. Plain and simple. I hope all Watson associates beat the competition to the punch.
Speaking of which, the latest Florida Realtor magazine honored the top 10 Agent sites. Pretty looking sites to be sure. I searched for their market area plus the term "real estate" and could not produce any of the top 5 sites as a search result for their specific market area.. I hope they never change their guidelines when picking top Realtor websites. ;)
Changes may be brewing for me. I'll keep you posted.
Related Florida real estate views:
Watson Realty in Kissimmee makes a commitment to out sell the competition
Watson Realty recognizes top office
An interview with Watson Realty's Central Florida Regional Director Ken Bennett .
- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255
Oct 11, 2005
Texas hold em open
With the poker craze sweeping the nation, I came up with a new contest that we will be doing in January after the Greece incentive trip contest is over. Each time an associate holds open a home on the weekends, they will get to play in a hand of Texas hold em at the weekly sales meeting for marketing prizes. No betting or gambling involved, just being dealt a hand for each house they held open. Texas hold em open.....catchy don't you think?
Speaking of open houses. Realtors and home owners are equally mixed on the effectiveness of these ancient, or tried and true depending on your slant, marketing methods. Some love them, some hate them. In their day, when exposure of a home consisted of a mls book that came out some time after the home was listed, and there was no immediate internet or online mls and ads were often just in the local Sunday paper, an open house was a very powerful marketing tool without much effort being needed by the seller or Realtor. Now the most successful open houses are held by those Realtors and sellers who work together to present the best possible product to the most customers possible.
To increase the chances of an open house being well attended, the Realtor should be mailing out invitations to nearby apartment complexes, they will be notifying local mortgage brokers and lenders inviting them to stop by and asking them to mention the open house to any customers they may be working with who have not found a home yet. The same invitation should also be given to the local real estate agents in the area of the home being held open. Some of the really industrious Realtors will go door to door inviting the neighbors. Ads should run in all the local papers, directional signs, if allowed, should be set up to direct cars from several directions. All these methods will increase the number of visitors that will attend and increase the possibility of attracting a buyer or someone who will recommend a buyer for the home they are holding open.
Sellers can help as well. Make sure the yard is cared for, dishes and laundry put away, beds made. It is also really important to leave your home for the duration of the open house. Give your Realtor the space to do their thing. An open house should offer a comfortable atmosphere for the serious buyers who attend, to take in on the homes features and amenities. The average potential buyer will not, I repeat, will not feel comfortable opening a seller's bedroom closet while the seller is standing their. They will not be at ease to talk financing with the Realtor or onsite mortgage lender. You hired your Realtor trusting in their abilities to sell, let them sell. Give them some space to do their job and you will see the results.
Open houses can be successful in bringing buyers to your home if staged properly or they can be a waste of 3 or 4 hours on a Saturday or Sunday. The proper staging will help increase the chances for your next open house being a success.
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Greece and stuff
Watson Realty Associates enjoy cruise
Watson Realty announces contest
- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255
Speaking of open houses. Realtors and home owners are equally mixed on the effectiveness of these ancient, or tried and true depending on your slant, marketing methods. Some love them, some hate them. In their day, when exposure of a home consisted of a mls book that came out some time after the home was listed, and there was no immediate internet or online mls and ads were often just in the local Sunday paper, an open house was a very powerful marketing tool without much effort being needed by the seller or Realtor. Now the most successful open houses are held by those Realtors and sellers who work together to present the best possible product to the most customers possible.
To increase the chances of an open house being well attended, the Realtor should be mailing out invitations to nearby apartment complexes, they will be notifying local mortgage brokers and lenders inviting them to stop by and asking them to mention the open house to any customers they may be working with who have not found a home yet. The same invitation should also be given to the local real estate agents in the area of the home being held open. Some of the really industrious Realtors will go door to door inviting the neighbors. Ads should run in all the local papers, directional signs, if allowed, should be set up to direct cars from several directions. All these methods will increase the number of visitors that will attend and increase the possibility of attracting a buyer or someone who will recommend a buyer for the home they are holding open.
Sellers can help as well. Make sure the yard is cared for, dishes and laundry put away, beds made. It is also really important to leave your home for the duration of the open house. Give your Realtor the space to do their thing. An open house should offer a comfortable atmosphere for the serious buyers who attend, to take in on the homes features and amenities. The average potential buyer will not, I repeat, will not feel comfortable opening a seller's bedroom closet while the seller is standing their. They will not be at ease to talk financing with the Realtor or onsite mortgage lender. You hired your Realtor trusting in their abilities to sell, let them sell. Give them some space to do their job and you will see the results.
Open houses can be successful in bringing buyers to your home if staged properly or they can be a waste of 3 or 4 hours on a Saturday or Sunday. The proper staging will help increase the chances for your next open house being a success.
Related Florida real estate views:
Greece and stuff
Watson Realty Associates enjoy cruise
Watson Realty announces contest
- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255
Sep 27, 2005
I wonder.....
....if all those people who call and talk to the Realtors handling floor or opportunity time about houses ever end up finding those lost relatives and friends they were "just looking for" when asked by the Realtor if they would like to schedule an appointment?
....how many people would sign up for real estate school if they knew it was a commissioned based business?
....if Donald Trump holds a real estate license?
....if there was a single listing service prior to the multiple one?
....how fast can 1 termite eat a 8' - 2X4?
....did all those real estate speakers and coaches, while still selling real estate, really practice what they preach?
....where I can buy a house for a dollar?
....if an ocean dried up, who would own the land?
I read that if you type in the word failure in google, the 1st result is a Pres. Bush site. The power of linking is the reason I hear. If I say please, will everyone reading this, link the words "Florida real estate" to www.gregstaker.com? Please? Thanks a bazillion.
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Real estate agents being fined for run down REO property
Homebuyers and sellers in Florida may have fewer Realtors to choose from
Watson Realty - Customer Testimonials
- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255
....how many people would sign up for real estate school if they knew it was a commissioned based business?
....if Donald Trump holds a real estate license?
....if there was a single listing service prior to the multiple one?
....how fast can 1 termite eat a 8' - 2X4?
....did all those real estate speakers and coaches, while still selling real estate, really practice what they preach?
....where I can buy a house for a dollar?
....if an ocean dried up, who would own the land?
I read that if you type in the word failure in google, the 1st result is a Pres. Bush site. The power of linking is the reason I hear. If I say please, will everyone reading this, link the words "Florida real estate" to www.gregstaker.com? Please? Thanks a bazillion.
Related Florida real estate views:
Real estate agents being fined for run down REO property
Homebuyers and sellers in Florida may have fewer Realtors to choose from
Watson Realty - Customer Testimonials
- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255
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