Viera Florida Real Estate Strategist

Last night while watching the "talking heads" as per my "hobby," it finally struck me that every one of these "experts" was called a "strategist."

Let's see..Democratic strategist, Republican strategist, whatever. I looked up the definition and it was amazing that it was one who practices strategy.

When I see strategy I think of former President Bush's use of the word "stratgery" or whatever.

After careful consideration I have now decided to refer to myself as a real estate strategist. After all, successfully buying and selling residential properties in this market requires strategy.

Therefore, I am now your residential real estate strategist for Viera, Rockledge, Suntree and north Melbourne Florida. Call me for all your real estate needs!

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida. Call me directly at 321-693-3850 or email me at agent@moving2brevard.com.

Read my other blog at http://www.moving2brevard,blogspot.com/.

This post was written a bit tongue in cheek, a wee bit seriously, and with a lot of intended self promotion!

Baymeadows of Melbourne, Florida

As a full time real estate agent with Century 21 Baytree Realty, I occasionally perform broker price opinions for lenders. These are not appraisals but rather an opinion of valued based on what has sold and what is for sale in a specific area.

This morning I had the opportunity to do a BPO on a home located in the north Melbourne, Florida neighborhood of Baymeadows. This really nice subdivision is located near the Brevard Community College Melbourne Campus, across the street from Wickham Park and near shopping and restaurants. What a convenient location!

There are about four homes for sale in this neighborhood which consists of maybe 70 homes (that is a rough estimate as there are only a few streets). Most of these homes were built in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

In January 2009 there was one home that sold. It was a short sale, 3 bedroom 2 bath, 1625 square feet which sold for 139,000. Not a bad price!

If you or your child will be attending BCC Melbourne this would be a great place to live! If you are military transferring to Patrick Air Force Base, take a look at this location! Transferring in for a job with a major employer like Harris Corp. or Rockwell Collins, this is a convenient location as well!

For information on homes for sale in Brevard County Florida, please feel free to contact me at 321-693-3850 or email me at agent@moving2brevard.com. Please read my other very popular blog www.moving2brevard.blogspot.com.

Expired listings in Viera and Suntree, Florida...

As a real estate agent working primarily in Viera, Suntree, Rockledge and other areas of central Brevard County, Florida, this morning I was reviewing my day's plans.

Selling real estate is more than just waiting for the phone to ring - got to get out and see my "peeps!" err...prospects [OK, peeps may be a bit informal]. One of the processes I do routinely is review those darned expired listings.

I do not contact sellers who have an active listing/relationship with another real estate agent. However, once the listing has expired I do attempt contact - unless the property is so overpriced the seriousness of the seller is questionable.

I always ask the same thing - why did your property not sell during your listing period? When I do get an answer it always seem to point away from the real issue.

What is the usual response?

• Its the market.
• Its the wrong time of the year.
• Its the problem with people getting mortgages.
• Its my agent - they did not ______(fill in).
• Its the short sales.
• Its the whatever....yadda..yadda..yadda...

I will admit there may be a wee bit of validity to some of those responses but in the end it did not sell because of its...

• Price.
• Location.
• Condition.

If you have considering selling your Viera and Suntree property please give me a call. I will gladly provide information and answer your questions about the market and the process. If a short sale is something you are considering, I can help with these as well.

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida. Call me directly at 321-693-3850 or email me at agent@moving2brevard.com.

Please read my blogs at www.moving2brevard.com and at www.activerain.com/blogs/gwatersc21.

Know Your Demographics....

I overheard an insurance agent yesterday discussing his marketing plans with an associate. I was not eve's dropping I assure you.

His remark that caught my ear - "35 to 54 years old, that's my target demographic." He knows who his potential buyers are. As a seller, do you know who your market is?

More importantly, as a seller interviewing potential real estate agents, ask then "Do you know who my potential buyer is?"

If they are somewhat knowledgeable of the market they will have an answer to that query.

Now the most important query..."If I hire you. what is your plan to reach that demographic?"

I have my answers to those questions. Want to know them? Please give me a call if you are considering selling your Viera, Suntree, Rockledge and central Brevard County Florida home.

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida. Call me at 321-693-3850 or email me at agent@moving2brevard.com.

Please read my other blogs at http://www.moving2brevard.blogspot.com/ and www.activerain.com/blogs/gwatersc21. Visit my web site at http://www.moving2brevard.com/.