Fort Lauderdale Real Estate, Pompano Real Estate, Broward County Real Estate, Mike Pangia

WELCOME! My purpose here is to educate you, my valued clients and prospective clients, and to present the facts you need to help you make better real estate decisions. This is more than just my slogan -

BETTER INFORMED
BETTER DECISIONS

As you scroll down this page, you will find information specific to buyers and specific to sellers. Read the parts that apply and I guarantee you will become "Better Informed."

Years of experience helping local, out-of-town, and international buyers and sellers of sunny waterfront and inland properties all over Southeast Florida.

For valuable guidance and counsel, contact me today.

BUYERS SHOULD KNOW. . .(Sellers - You wil get your turn too! Scroll Down.)

When you are BETER INFORMED you will make BETTER DECISIONS

Familiarize yourself with prices in and around Fort Lauderdale by clicking LOCAL PRICES then take a moment look at my FEATURED LISTINGS

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

For a detailed explanation of the process of buying and selling South Florida real estate, click THE PROCESS.

An important part of that process is covered in the FREE seminars on Real Estate contracts I conduct several times each year. I focus on the specific areas that can work against you and cost you money. Contact me for your invitation to the next one.

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 and on track for a successful closing. See how I maintain my accessibility to you by clicking I'LL CALL YOU BACK

If you are curious about "Short Sales" and would like to know how they work, click SHORT SALE

To learn more about Ft Lauderdale and all the surrounding communities, click COMMUNITY INFO

Through my
FREE RELOCATION SERVICE I can help you no matter where you are moving.

Using a debt consolidation service can have negative effects you may not be aware of. Many of their clients do not get out of debt and end up worse than when they first engaged these services.
To learn more click DEBT CONSOLIDATION

BETTER INFORMED
BETTER DECISIONS

SELLERS NEED TO KNOW. . .

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.

For a detailed explanation of the process of buying and selling South Florida Real estate, click THE PROCESS

An important part of that process is covered in the FREE SEMINARS on Real Estate contracts I conduct several times each year. I focus on the specific areas that can work against you and cost you money. Contact me for your invitation to the next one.

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 generate a lot more interest and activity. Here are a few of my real estate photos - Can you see how these photographs would stimulate more interest in your property? 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?

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's value compares with similar properties in Fort Lauderdale and the rest of 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.

To receive nine more of my specific tips to help
get your house sold, enter your e-mail address and click SUBMIT QUERY (Below.)

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 remain so accessible click I'LL CALL YOU BACK

Typical listing agent promises may sound good but may not mean much. Find out why by clicking
PROMISES, PROMISES

My being BETER INFORMED will help you make BETTER DECISIONS

You may have thought about trying to sell your home yourself as a way to save some money. Before you put up your sign, click FSBO to look at this option. But if that's the way you decide to go, call me and I will give you a FREE "FOR SALE BY OWNER" sign and lend you a lockbox. 954 648-8375

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 have had many successful sales like this and may be able to get you out without your having to put in any more of your money. Click UPSIDE DOWN to learn more.

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 My Buyers come from all over Florida, The U.S., and the world! Take a look!

BETTER INFORMED
BETTER DECISIONS

            ABOUT MY LOGO

Have you figured out yet that I love my job? . . . that real estate is my life? Well, I do and it is - BUT My thoughts do meander outside the world of real estate sometimes and you are invited to share them with me. Some are serious; some are silly, but they are all here to provoke, inform, or amuse you with non-real-estate topics. Click MIKE's MISCELLANEOUS MUSINGS

Thanks for visiting - Come back soon!

Mike Pangia