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The purpose of this website is to supply my valued clients and prospective clients with important Real Estate information not readily available from other sources and to do it in an interesting and entertaining way.
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Counseling local, out-of-town, and international buyers and sellers (Renters too!)  of sunny waterfront and inland properties featuring gated and non-gated communities, with or without docks and water views in Broward County, Florida including Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Hillsboro Beach, Coral Springs, Parkland, Deerfield Beach, Oakland Park, Coconut Creek, Dania Beach, Plantation, Wilton Manors, Hallandale Beach, and Hollywood, as well as Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Delray in Palm Beach County and Aventura, Bal Harbor, Miami and Miami Beach in Dade County. SCROLL DOWN! |
A lot happens behind the scenes in the purchase and sale of real estate that most people not in the real estate industry -- even some in the industry -- are not aware of. My purpose here is to educate you, my valued buyers and sellers, and present these facts to help you make better real estate decisions.
SELLERS SHOULD KNOW. . .
Copyright 2004 Mike Pangia Ft Lauderdale, Florida USA
 
As a rule, Real Estate agents offer no guarantees of any type. I do - and it's in writing in your listing contract, in plain English: If not satisfied with Broker's service, this agreement may be cancelled by the seller without charges or penalties of any kind.
Most residential sales are made through real estate agents using the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) so it is important for your listing to be appealing to those agents. Study after study shows that good photographs produce much more interest and activity. Here are a few of my real estate pictures - Can you see how they would generate interest in the property? Left Click MIKE'S PICTURES
If you think all agents do pretty much the same thing, may I show you some other agents' BAD PICTURES from real listings? (Left click the blue link.)
The problem with "trying" an excessively high price first and the negative impact of a price reduction will be explained when you click PRICING TO SELL.
You can see how your property compares with others in the Southeast Florida market, by clicking LOCAL PRICES.
A critical component of successful marketing is the number of showings.
Click EASY TO SHOW to learn what to do, and what to avoid to assure more showings.
How accessible your agent is to you is important, but how accessible he or she is to buyers and other agents is crucial. To find out how I remains so accessible click I'LL CALL YOU BACK
Typical listing agent promises may sound good but don't mean much. Find out why by clicking PROMISES, PROMISES.
Sellers should be aware that commissions are always negotiable. At first glance getting a discount on your commission - or a discount on anything for that matter - seems like a good thing. Click DISCOUNT COMMISSIONS to learn the pitfalls of hiring the low bid broker.
Click 2% COMMISSION to find out why 2% commissions can cost sellers 7%.
While we are on the subject of financial misrepresentation, I would like to issue a warning about debt consolidation services. Click DEBT CONSOLIDATION
You may have thought about trying to sell your home yourself as a way to save some money. Before you put up your "FOR SALE BY OWNER" sign, click FSBO to look at this option.
If you bought your home in 2005 or 2006 and you need to move for whatever reason, you may find you owe more than the home is now worth. I may be able to get you out of this without your having to put in any more of your money. Click UPSIDE DOWN
When you list your property for sale with me, I will showcase it on the MLS, at Realtor.com, REMAX.com, on Craigslist.com, on the international market at RE/MAX International and WorldProperties.com, and here at FEATURED LISTINGS. Take a look!
BETTER INFORMED. BETTER DECISIONS.
BUYERS SHOULD KNOW. . .
2004 Mike Pangia Ft Lauderdale, Florida USA
 
It is natural to think that by going directly to the agent whose name is on the "FOR SALE" sign or in the ad, you can save money. Find out why this is not so, and how it can work against you. Click BUYING DIRECT
To learn more about local communities, click COMMUNITY INFO
Home loans at one percent have been heavily promoted. See how these loans work by clicking 1% HOME LOANS
Using a debt consolidation service can have negative effects you may not be aware of. To learn more click DEBT CONSOLIDATION
Get acquainted with prices in Southeast Florida by clicking LOCAL PRICES.
If you are curious about "Short Sales" and would like to know how they work, click SHORT SALE
Once you select a home and have it under contract, having your Realtor accessible to you will become very important. Financing, inspection, appraisal and closing issues and questions will need to be addressed to keep your transaction stress free. See how I maintain my accessibility to you by clicking I'LL CALL YOU BACK
Take a look at my FEATURED LISTINGS You can also search MLS (Multiple Listing Service) properties by clicking INTERNET SEARCH
Through my free RELOCATION SERVICE I can help you no matter where you are moving.
For a detailed explanation of the whole process of buying and selling South Florida real estate, click THE PROCESS
I hope you will continue to scroll down this page to read and enjoy MIKE'S MISCELLANEOUS MUSINGS -- some silly, some serious -- HAVE FUN!
 FREE Relocation Service I'll find you an expert realtor in your destination area to start your search before you even arrive. FREE! If you are coming to Southeast Florida, I will be pleased to help you myself! |
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MIKE'S MISCELLANEOUS MUSINGS (Click the blue links)
Successfully COMPETING WITH JAPAN is important to our economy.
If Wal-Mart can do it, Why can't the VETERANS ADMINISTRATION?
Are people becoming more rude? Click RUDENESS
A different slant on our ENERGY POLICY
Speaking of energy, Ben Franklin's idea - Daylight Savings Time - has outlived its usefullness. Let's get rid of it! Click DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
If you think hybrid vehicles are a good thing, you should know about BAD HYBRIDS
Do you want to know more about the Everglades? Click FLORIDA EVERGLADES
David Oreck claims his vacuum cleaners save energy. I don't think so. Click ORECK VACUUMS
Shaving with a RAZOR - Are you being conned?
The wonderful world of INTEROSSITERS
Serious History THE DUEL
BETTER INFORMED. BETTER DECISIONS.
Mike Pangia
RE/MAX Partners
2810 East Oakland Park Blvd
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33306
954 396-5967 Local any time
800 344-1908 Toll Free any time
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