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You have probably heard the predictions about all the new technology and online resources that will make real estate agents obsolete. Before you buy in to that prediction, take a look at what REALTORS® actually do. For every hour a REALTOR® spends with you, we’re spending weeks, and sometimes months, behind the scenes working to make your transaction run smoothly.
If you’re looking for REALTORS® in Broward County, the first thing you need to know is that there is a difference between a real estate agent and a REALTOR®. A real estate agent has passed the state exams and acquired a real estate license. A REALTOR® has a license, but they’re also members of the National Organization of REALTORS® (NAR).
As NAR members, REALTORS® have access to a wide array of tools, market data and educational opportunities that help them to serve their clients at the highest levels of professionalism. In addition, members must abide by a wide-ranging Code of Ethics.
The Code of Ethics covers everything from how a REALTOR® will represent their clients, handle offers and counter offers, preserve confidential information, disclose facts about properties, and more. It makes a REALTOR® a person that can be trusted to assist with one of the most important transactions they’ll ever make.
Technology has many uses in the real estate industry. However, technology can’t do many of the things that a REALTOR® does. Here are some examples.
A REALTOR® can give you the best information about the real estate market in your area or the area you’re interested in. Some online resources say that they provide this type of information, but if you want the real facts, you need to talk to a REALTOR®.
For example, Zillow Zestimates are notoriously inaccurate. If you’re selling your home, you won’t have much success if you depend on a Zestimate of your home’s value to set a selling price. A REALTOR® has the knowledge and the market insight to prepare a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) that will help you set a market price to get the highest price the market will bear.
REALTORS® can give you the latest market data, but they can also help you interpret that information. If a home in your neighborhood sold for more or less than you’d expect, your REALTOR® is the one who will know why.
Your REALTOR® will also be familiar with the neighborhoods you may be interested in and can help you quickly narrow down your search to those neighborhoods that offer the type of homes and lifestyle you’re looking for. You could figure it out yourself, but it would take hours of looking at home listings or matching home listings to demographic data. And, even after all that, you’d still need to visit the neighborhoods to get an idea of what’s behind the statistics.
Real estate is becoming an increasingly complex undertaking as federal and local governments pass laws or regulations to protect consumers. If you had to identify and study all of these regulations, you’d never get around to buying or selling real estate!
The State of Florida has regulations that govern the type of disclosures sellers must make concerning the condition of their home, home inspections, purchase agreements and other paperwork requirements. The Federal government publishes laws about things like fair housing and settlement procedures. Local governments have regulations that govern zoning, building permits, property lines, taxes and more.
Besides the legal side of real estate transactions, your REALTOR® is the conductor for a symphony of people and paperwork that must be done properly to successfully close a real estate transaction. This is just a brief overview of the types of things a REALTOR® does:
Most people get into real estate because they love helping people. But, in the end, REALTORS® are conductors, schedulers, negotiators, mediators, relocation experts, teachers, problem-solvers and sometimes even marriage counselors.
I figure that when a computer can do all those things, the members of the Teri Arbogast Team will need to find other employment. But, I’m not planning on that happening any time soon, are you?
If you have questions about Davie real estate, or plan to buy or sell homes in Davie, feel free to give us a call at 954-242-8030 or send an email. We’ll use all of our skills to help you make a wonderful and informed real estate decision.
Are you looking for something different to do? Do you like interactive activities? Are you a frustrated James Bond or Indiana Jones? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, you need to explore the Lockbox Escape Room at 8490 W. State Road 84.
If you’ve never experienced one, the first thing you need to know is that you’re not really locked in. An Escape Room is simply an activity where a group of people must scour the room they’re in to find clues and solve puzzles to locate the key that will get them out of the room.
The location here in Davie has six different rooms:
All you need to do is reserve a room. When you arrive at the Lockbox Escape Room, the staff will tell you more about your challenge and the rules and strategies that are helpful. If you’re successful, you’ll escape the room. If not, you’ll still escape the room, but you’ll probably want to try it again!
You can book up to eight people per room online. Contact Lockbox Escape for information about larger groups. You’ll need a group of five or more people to book a room for your group only. Groups of four or fewer people may be paired with another group.
People of any age can play, but they suggest a minimum age of 10 years old. The puzzles are too advanced for someone younger than that, and their frustration or inattention will make it difficult for the rest of the group to get the most from the experience. Lockbox Escape Room also hosts corporate team building activities.
This is another one of the unique things to do in Davie. It’s another reason why homebuyers flock to see Davie real estate. Davie is a great community with lots of fun things to do. If you are thinking of looking at Davie FL homes for sale, please feel free to contact the Teri Arbogast Team at 954-242-8030 or send an email. We’re all local experts who can help you find a home that suits your lifestyle perfectly.
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