If you always do what you always done....

I read or heard something years ago. At my age I sometimes forget the source. Grammatically it is not correct, I am sure. It goes something like....

If you always do what you always done, you will always get what you always got!

There is a lot f truth in that as it applies to life and all that life entails. I was thinking this morning that it applies to my Brevard County Florida real estate business. I say "my business" because although I am a Century 21 Baytree Realty real estate agent, I work for myself as an independent contractor. My job is to find the buyers and sellers looking to find a Viera, Suntree or Rockledge, Florida home. How do I do that?

The method of choice for me right now is the Internet! I advertise listings on seemingly tons (an exaggeration) of sites. I post small articles about what our area offers on several blogs. I like to write about what I know!

And, you know what? It brings me buyers and sellers! So, when it comes to "my" business I will continue to do what I always done! See you on the "net."

Looking to sell your Viera, Rockledge, Suntree or Baytree home, please give me a try. Looking to buy in the Viera, Rockledge or Suntree area, give me a try.

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida.

Hey, You just missed your Viera Florida buyer and I can't do a thing about it!

A real estate agent called to schedule a Saturday showing of one of my listings. He wanted to show it between 9 and 10:30 tomorrow morning. Apparently he has an out of town buyer who has limited time here who must see homes and make a decision!

His schedule is pretty tight so he has very little flexibility. Besides, if he is like me, he has a route planned out that shows the properties in a sequence which limits the extra miles. With the price of gas, I can understand that too. As a buyer's agent he only gets paid when his client buys!

The owner said to reschedule because the kids need to sleep late. They have been on spring break all week so I don't understand! Where is the motivation?

The other agent told my office "With the inventory available to choose from, we will look at the others." Then he asks the important question - "Doesn't the seller know this?"

Sure the seller knows this. This makes me wonder about seller motivation. As your agent I do all I can to get the potential buyer in your house. How about a little help?

Your buyer for your Viera home may be buying another home this weekend and I can't do a thing about it.

But, you, as the seller, can, , no, MUST do something!!

If you really want to sell your Viera or Suntree home, call me. I will sell it. All I ask is your cooperation. Selling is this market IS A TEAM EFFORT!

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida. Call me at 321-255-2600 or email me at agent@moving2brevard.com . Please rad my other blog at www.moving2brevard.blogspot.com and visit my web site www.moving2brevard.com .

Relocating to Brevard County Florida

I received an email from someone today who is considering moving to Brevard County, Florida. Specifically, the sender was asking me about which areas "they should stay away from." I would like to think the sender's inquiry was an innocent question.

Ethically, Realtors can not direct anyone to or away from any specific areas. This is called "steering" and it is illegal.

My response was "I can't direct anyone to or away from any particular area."

If someone wants to know about crime in a particular area, I refer them to the local law enforcement organization. If anyone wants to know about the schools I tell them the information that is publicly available and refer them to the Brevard County School Board web site. If someone wants to know about a particular neighborhood, I ask them to drive around. Further, I recommend they ask questions of folks they see out and about in the area.

If someone is new to the area I recommend they drive around and decide which areas they like and dislike. I recommend they check the commuting distance to schools, work, colleges, shopping, the beaches...and the golf course!

If you are moving to Brevard County I would be happy to provide you with general information and listings. Please call me at 321-255-2600 or email me at agent@moving2brevard.com .

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida.

Appreciate business when it comes your way!

I received a call yesterday from an out of state prospective buyer. Actually he had already been working with a real estate agent and had just returned home. For whatever reasons his relationship with that agent had soured and he was seeking another.

Apparently this other agent had made an issue (sounded like one of many) during the weekend about not writing a contract/offer that did not pay him "XXX" amount. If you are not aware, real estate agents who work with the buyer (buyer's agent) get paid by the seller. There are a few cases where the buyer's pay their agent something but those are special arrangements. Anyway, as a buyer you should not have anything to do with what your agent is gets paid.

Making your compensation an issue for your client is completely inappropriate. In this market any agent who has buyer clients who are really buying - not just looking - needs to work for them and not complain.

I have heard it said that some people are never happy....It is either too hot, too cold, too sunny, too cloudy, too humid, too dry, etc! If you are a real estate agent and fortunate enough to be selected by a client to represent them, you should be "too happy" and grateful for the business!

Finding a new home is a challenging and stressful (at times) process. Having a complaining agent should not be a part of the process!

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida. Opinions expressed in this blog are those of the author. Please read my other blog at http://www.moving2brevard.blogspot.com/ .