Florida REALTOR® Sean Farrer Says 2012 Tourism Boosting Key West Real Estate Market

KEY WEST, Fla. - Tourism will be the key to boosting the 2012 Key West Florida real estate market according to local REALTOR® Sean Farrer.

Farrer, who adopted the so-called Conch Republic as his hometown after moving to the relaxed community from native South Africa, says he did like many others continue to do every year: he fell in love with Key West while on holiday.

"Florida tourism is clearly a driving factor, not only in the economy, but the Key West real estate market, because people come here from all over the world to experience the fun, relaxation, and beautiful beaches of Key West."

Farrer says going to Old Town Key West on vacation or as a stop on a cruise just whets the appetite for the Florida Keys' trademark relaxed island lifestyle.

"A few days or a week is just not enough for many people. Those who choose to live their dream of relocating to Key West soon become buyers in the Key West real estate market."

He says his familiarity with all the Key West neighborhoods has helped many clients achieve a dream they may have started out thinking was impossible to achieve. But he attributes his success in working with clients moving from a long distance to his customer-service driven work ethic and friendly personality.

"I really enjoy taking people to the hot spots on Key West as well as the hidden gems most tourists don't know about. As a resident, I'm passionate about where I live, so I look forward to handing a lot of keys to tourists-turned-homeowners in 2012."

About Sean Farrer

Sean Farrer is an expert in the Key West real estate market, covering Key West foreclosures, Old Town Key West, Key Haven, Stock Island, Boca Chica Key Homes, Big Coppitt Key Homes, Bay Point, Sugarloaf Key, Cudjoe Key, Ramrod Key, Summerland Key, Little Torch Key and Big Pine Key.

Originally from South Africa, Farrer moved to the Florida Keys over 13 years ago. He enjoys helping folks who are looking for a dream home and an island lifestyle to find both in the beautiful Key West area. With previous careers in management and IT services, he is very organized with a dedication to customer service that shows in his work with Key West real estate buyers and sellers.

A buyer's time spent with Sean looking for Key West homes will be fun and productive, and he provides a wealth of insight on the best neighborhoods for price and lifestyle, regardless of age or income bracket. Farrer is an expert at helping out of town visitors buy a second home in Key West.

Sean Farrer
1201 #101 White St
Key West, FL 33040
305-924-0700
http://key-west-real-estate.net
keysrealestate@bellsouth.net

First Statewide Realty Releases List of Common Myths About Self-Managing Rental Properties

SAN JOSE, Calif. - First Statewide Realty property managers have released a list of common myths owners often believe about self-managing their rental properties. The list of myths, compiled from years of experience in the San Jose area property management business, can help save potential amateur investors the cost and frustration of trying to manage investment properties without the proper experience.

According to Jerry Garrity, owner of First Statewide Realty, the top 3 myths about self-managing investment properties are:

Myth #1: Self-managing investment properties saves money. In fact, numerous studies have shown that professionally managed properties return higher and more consistent cash flow.

Myth #2: Managing investment properties is an evening and weekends only job. In fact, managing rental properties is a full time job, and renters frequently require the attention of a property manager around the clock.

Myth #3: The private homeowner can find tenants just as easily as a property management firm. To the contrary, property managers often have waiting lists of renters and know how to screen for the best ones. This is key to keeping the rental occupied as much as possible.

Natalie McNany, a San Jose Property Manager with First Statewide Realty, says "While managing your own investment property may seem free, it's certainly not hassle-free. The fact is, not having a professional do it almost always ends up costing owners and investors a lot more money in the long term."

Property Manager Greg Garrity agrees. He says that most homeowners do not have the time to manage their own investment properties well.

"Between work, family and other responsibilities, the self-managed approach to property management usually ends badly with lost income and frustrated owners and renters alike."

He says that professionals who work full time managing properties and developing positive relationships with renters are much more effective at retaining good tenants and keeping costs down.

Gayle Sabin, another of First Statewide Realty's full time Property Managers, agrees.

"Because this is a full-time job for me, I am able to spend the time to build relationships with our clients and tenants. I know the properties, clients' styles and tenants' idiosyncrasies. I can anticipate problems and how to resolve them quickly and efficiently."

As a result, Sabin says she's been able to dramatically improve the bottom line for her clients' real estate portfolios.

"Cash flow is king in this business. While homeowners can always self-manage their properties in an attempt to save money, the data show that more often than not, self-management hurts cash flow."

Jerry Garrity says that his firm offers a free cash flow analysis to prospective clients to find out what their investment can return when managed by professionals.

"We encourage owners who have tried to go it alone to give us a call. We're a friendly group of professionals and love to help our clients make money."

About First Statewide Realty

Jerry Garrity's First Statewide Realty is a seasoned expert in property management whose expertise has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and other publications. His Silicon Valley property management company specializes in managing single family homes, condominiums, townhouses and other investment property. Services are provided for all of Silicon Valley, including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Campbell, Mountain View, Los Altos, Cupertino, Saratoga rentals, and Los Gatos.

The firm has been in business for over 21 years, and is a member of the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors, Silicon Valley Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, Tri-County Apartment Association and National Association of Residential Property Managers.

Jerry Garrity
First Statewide Realty
20045 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Suite 2-D
Cupertino, CA 95014
Tel: 408-253-1000
Lic#: 01036982
Email: investments@firststatewiderealty.com
Website: http://www.firststatewiderealty.com

Orlando Foreclosure Inventory Pressures Prices for Sellers But Creates Buying Opportunities

Orlando, FL - The flow of Orlando Florida bank owned property coming on the market continues to pressure prices, but still creates buying opportunities for investors and other buyers, says Orlando real estate agent Jonathan de Jesus of Dominium Realty Group.

"Orlando short sales and foreclosures continue to have a major impact on the market here as with every other part of the country, but the silver lining in the story is that buyers can get exceptional deals on these listings."

He says the deals are not limited to Orlando foreclosures and short sales, because other sellers have to compete with the prices in the distressed property side of the market.

"I've had clients find the home of their dreams for far less money than they ever thought possible, simply because prices are so attractive right now. Those who can buy real estate now may end up the winners once all the economic uncertainty is gone."

At some point, de Jesus is convinced the market will recover to pre-crash levels again. Until then, he believes those who can take advantage of the buying opportunities now are the wise ones.

"We may not see an Orlando FL real estate market this attractively priced for another generation."

About Dominium Realty

Dominium Realty Group is a leader in residential real estate brokerage services in Floridawith expertise helping U.S. and international clients navigate the Orlando real estate market. Through its experienced team of real estate professionals and their commitment to exceed their clients’ expectations, Dominium is able to confidently deliver solutions to meet the needs of any real estate client.

Included in the company's extensive array of specialized offerings are Dominium's expert property management services. With licensed specialists working close with investors, clients get the most effective property management possible for their real estate portfolios. Dominium agents are experts in the Orando market, including Downtown Orlando homes, Windermere Homes, Dr. Phillips, Maitland, Winter Park, Lake Mary, Baldwin Park, Metro West, Longwood, South Orlando, Kissimmee, Winter Springs, Oviedo, Lake Nona, Waterford Lakes, Altamonte Springs, Mount Dora, Sanford, Apopka, Winter Garden, and Ocoee.

For more information, please contact:

Jonathan De Jesus
Dominium Realty Group
6236 Kingspointe Parkway #10
Orlando, Fl 32819
407-588-7828
http://www.florida-real-estate.pro/
jonathan@dominiumrealtygroup.com

 

Boston Real Estate Team MassMLSHomes.com Launches Website With Complete And Fresh Listing Data

BOSTON, Mass. - Boston MA real estate team MassMLSHomes.com has launched a new website with unusually complete and fresh listing data, says team leader Abe Hantout, REALTOR®.

"We provide a real estate lead generation platform that provides prospective clients to real estate agents from different agencies by syndicating their information and by showcasing their expertise in their own towns or areas of operation," Hantout says.

An expert in the Boston real estate market and Boston's many unique and historic neighborhoods, Hantout says www.MassMLSHomes.com is a complete and accurate site that provides updated listings to the general public looking to buy, to sell, or to simply browse the Real Estate market for information on home values.

He says that the new site is already a trusted resource for the most up to date listing information on Boston homes for sale and the surrounding areas, because the information is presented clearly, and is easily searchable. In addition, unlike many other real estate sites, users are not required to register in order to access the information.

"MassMLSHomes.com is an easy to use search engine for Boston homes, because the main areas where people want to buy homes are listed prominently on the front page. Additionally, users can browse the site without being contacted by anyone. Whenever they are ready to engage the services of an agent, they can just look at the agents’ credentials and select the agent they want to work with."

According to Hantout, home buyers can easily browse current listings with the confidence that they won't be wasting time looking at properties that are no longer on the market or have outdated pricing information, because the listing data is regularly updated from the MLS.

Furthermore, he says a benefit to buyers using MassMLSHomes.com is that they can register for an optional free account, and get email updates of new listings that match their saved search criteria, or they can save any home of interest in their account.

"This is a major time saver and can make the difference between a buyer settling on a home or getting their dream home. This is because soon after a seller enters their property in the MLS, buyers will get an email alert about it."

"With our team, we're all about making life easier for home buyers and sellers."

About MassMLSHomes.com

MassMLSHomes.com is a leader in delivering updated information for the Massachusetts real estate market by providing a syndicated platform with expert agents from different areas and assisting home buyers and sellers in matching them with the unique expert agent who serves the client’s area of interest. Each agent specializes in the various neighborhoods and suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts, including Andover, Cambridge, Brookline, Lexington, Needham, Newton, Wayland, Wellesley, Winchester, and other towns in Massachusetts.

For more information, please contact:

Abe Hantout, REALTOR®
MassMLSHomes.com
675 VFW Parkway, Suite 197
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-953-0558
http://www.MassMLSHomes.com
info@massmlshomes.com

Real Estate Radio Network Announces Host L.A. Broker Toni Patillo on Clear Channel KTLK Saturday 3PM

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Los Angeles REALTOR® and Broker of Record Toni Patillo of Keller Williams Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades Market Centers has accepted a position of leadership in the Community by hosting a weekly radio show for the Greater Los Angeles market. Toni will host the show with her colleague and co-host Jason Jerzewski, Director of Business Development and Marketing for Toni Patillo & Associates and LA City Short Sales.

The Show is entitled Call Toni Real Estate Radio and will air every Saturday on Clear Channel's Radio network, KTLK AM 1150 from 3pm to 4pm PST.

With her personal approach to real estate and her ability to energetically connect with clients and professionals discussing their unique buying, selling, mortgage-related questions, loss mitigation and pre-foreclosure challenges, Patillo's objective is to challenge, empower, inspire and educate people to take their lives to a higher more meaningful level and provide a balanced view of the current real estate and financial market and offer solutions to improve the quality of the listener's lives.

 

"Too many homeowners just see the headlines about the economy and choose to tune it out. Our show is about getting underneath the headlines and discussing the realities that home buyers and sellers are facing, delivering the balanced truth about the marketplace and giving tools for positive change."

She says that often, she's able to help callers with exciting new ideas for bettering their financial situation.

"The group-think we see in newspapers and television news about real estate is often completely wrong, and I enjoy helping people turn difficult situations into real opportunities."

Patillo's says her gift, and the raison d'être for her show, is reaching out to struggling homeowners and providing something there's not a lot of in the mainstream press: HOPE.

"Our listeners are a large cross section of people interested in real estate for many reasons. We have real estate investors who listen for investment ideas. Buyers listen for tips on getting good deals on bank owned properties and short sales. Owners sometimes listen to find out if short selling their home is right for them."

She says the bottom line is that her show offers timely tips for everyone.

"We truly have something to offer everyone associated with the real estate market."

About Toni Patillo

Ms. Patillo is the Broker of Record for the Keller Williams Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades Market Centers and is a member of the Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Board of Realtors, Southland Regional Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, Malibu Association of Realtors, San Diego Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. She is also the Principal and Broker of Record for LA City Short Sales, a Listing and Negotiations Company that is dedicated to assisting distressed property owners and LA City Probate a company specializing in standard and Short Sale probate sales.

Toni is a member of PartnersFirst, a Nationwide Real Estate Network that specializes in Pre-foreclosure. She has multiple certifications and designations in Loan Modifications, Pre-Foreclosures, REO's (Bank-Owned Properties), and Short Sales.

At the KW Market Centers, she oversees the sales production of over 250 sales agents. Toni has consistently achieved the top 3% of all Sales Professionals within both the Prudential and Keller Williams, real estate networks nationally. Her specialty is listing residential housing with a strong focus on distressed properties. Toni is a recipient of the 2011 Quadruple Gold International Medallion Award and has been named Millionaire Systems Innovator of the Year for the masterful implementation of her Short Sale business model.

Toni Patillo always ranks at the top of her profession, earning the respect and recognition of her clients and peers as a true professional. But due to her caring nature and commitment to excellence, she has always made it a priority to help people along the way through personal attention and consistent follow-through.

For more information, please contact:

Toni Patillo, CLMS, CSSS, CREOS
Toni Patillo & Associates
L.A. City Short Sales
L.A. City Probates
2701 Ocean Park Blvd, #140
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-482-2035
http://calltoni.com
http://123breakeven.com
http://lacityshortsales.com
http://tonipatillo.com