Florida real estate news and opinion

Apr 30, 2008

William Watson Jr. named Vice Chairman

William Watson Jr. has been named Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Leading Real Estate companies of the World®. Mr. Watson has served with Leading RE’s Board of Directors for several years, and will be serving with Leading RE’s new Chairman, Harold Crye, CEO of Memphis-based Crye-Leike, Inc.

Leading RE is our global real estate network comprised of 700 of the best-known local and regional real estate firms in the U.S. and 38 countries producing over $400 billion in annual home sales.

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Watson Realty Corp. meets with International Broker

More Watson Realty relocation awards

The great jar opener giveaway

- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255

Apr 29, 2008

Who do you know that is interested in doing something related to real estate?

Give us the name and you may win a 50" Flat Screened TV. Each time you refer someone to us who wants to do something with real estate, you will be entered in a drawing to be held on June. No purchase is necessary of course. (In case a disclaimer is needed here)

The contest being held by Central Florida Watson Realty is titled WhooDo? It should be a great way for agents to get back in touch with past customers and for them to pick up another piece of business or two.

WhooDo you know?

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Watson Realty Corp. Hosts Incentive Trip to Montreal, Canada

Where do real estate customers come from?

Watson Realty Corp. Earns Achievement Award

- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255

Real estate sale's fatigue? Get on the Energy Bus!

Our speaker for this quarter's general sales meeting was Jon Gordon author of "The Energy Bus".

Jon's presentation was a glimpse into the theme of his book. Keeping your energy high and your attitude positive is a must especially for those of us who make a living selling real estate. Jon cautions in his talk to avoid "energy vampires", those who by their negative nature drain us of our personal energy.

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Short sales may be an option to some homeowners

Floyd Wickman short sale workshop

No Fear - How top producing Realtors succeed

- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255

Apr 23, 2008

Interviewing real estate agents

When a home owner interviews an agent they are considering using to sell their home, the home owner should be concerned with the professionalism of the agent and if the agent has a marketing plan that has proven results.

Interviewing an agent in today's market often means something totally different. This new interview process consists of finding out if the agent will list the home at the price the home owner desires regardless of what the comparable sales and the specific market area suggests the home will sell for.

Proudly we are not interviewing well on these calls.

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Code of Ethics training to be held in Kissimmee

Real estate agents being fined for run down REO property

Does your agent have enough money to advertise your home?

What kind of home can you buy for 10 million?

What will 10 million or more buy you in the Central Florida housing market? This site provides a list of homes for sale in Central Florida priced at 10 million and above.

Apr 22, 2008

Bill introduced to help with foreclosure and low-income housing

Representative Waters of California introduced the Neighborhood Stabilization Act. This bill would create a $15 billion loan and grant program designed to assist in the purchasing and rehabilitating of vacated and foreclosed homes for low income rentals and owner occupants.

Additional information can be found here.

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New law may save your house

Florida attorneys offering free help to homeowners facing foreclosure

Disabled veterans and service members can obtain housing construction grants

- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255

Apr 21, 2008

Osceola Florida real estate market

Telling numbers for those looking to sell their Osceola home or property.

New listings

January 893
February 878
March 910

Sold listings

January 117
February 163
March 187

Consider the price carefully before entering the market. Consult with a professional real estate agent prior to listing your home.

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What Central Florida city has the most foreclosed homes for sale?

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Home sales report - Osceola - Kissimmee Florida

- Greg Staker Watson Realty Corp. 407-304-0255

Apr 17, 2008

Deland home for sale with separate in-law suite.

Located on over 1 acre in Deland, this home provides a separate in law suite. This brick ranch style home offers a lot of space for the money.

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Where can you find a really big home in Central Florida?

More people sharing living arrangements suggest University of Florida

6 bedroom house for sale in Florida

- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255

Beautiful pool home for sale in Mount Dora.

Beautiful pool home for sale in Mount Dora. The home is located in the Country Club of Mount Dora. this golf community home offers over 2100 square feet of living space.

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Alaqua home for sale - Longwood golf community

Winter Park home for sale 4/3

5 bedroom Winter Springs home for sale

- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255