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I am a 5th Generation Central Floridian and am both, a Realtor and a Licensed Mortgage Broker. Back in 2004-2005, all that was required to get a home sold was to stick a sign in the yard and wait for the phone to ring. Times have changed... unfortunately, all Real Estate Agents have not kept up with the changes and the new opportunities. My team has employed State of the Art Technology to help my sellers get the exposure they require. We also utilize a Cash Incentive program which helps to level the playing field that the New Home Builders have created with their Incentive wars. My programs benefit Sellers of Real Estate and Buyers. Total dedication to detail and uncompromising service are my benchmark. Check us out online at
http://www.cflmove.com to see some of what we have to offer.
""In this current tight property market, we needed to sell our home in order to relocate out of state. We were fortunate enough to have contracted with Brian DeCosmo and The Magellan Team at Charles Rutenberg Realty. Even the smallest questions were answered without hesitation. He held many open houses and marketed our home with outstanding resources. He was there beside us, to support us, all the way through closing. Brian and his team come highly recommended. He is a dedicated, down to earth Realtor who really cared about our needs. Thank you Magellan Team!"
Keith and Ally Lang, November 2007
3314 Chadwick Road, Apopka FL"
The Langs Thu May 15
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Brian M DeCosmo answered:
The Supra Lockbox is ideal because you can set up the email alert to let you know when the property was accessed. Any other system doesn't allow you to track traffic . As much as you would like to think that Realtors would not give anyone a lockbox combo to save them having to show a property, but it does happen. I would recommend NOT publishing the code in the MLS, but have an agent call you for access. At least then, you have some ability to know where the code came from. You would be obligated to report an agent who violated the rules...not to mention, have a great case for procuring cause... - Sun Sep 28 2008, 08:49
Brian M DeCosmo answered:
Online advertising has been yielding much better results..and it is less costly. Craigslist , Backpage and some of the other free sites have been pretty good sources. Also, international sites are great ways to get the word out. - Thu Jul 24 2008, 10:14
Brian M DeCosmo answered:
Hi Davy..that is a great question, and one that is on the minds of MANY Real Estate professionals. I would like to say that , as hard as it may be, resist the tempation to purchase leads from websites. Utilize referral netwroks when you can, such as ActiveRain. Also, look for a niche..offer something that your competitors are not offering. That is the approach that I took in Orlando, and haven't looked back. There are lots of free opportunities, as well as some low priced offerings that will certainly help. If you'd like o spend some time chatting on the phone about what I do, feel free to give me a call. When I was new in the business, I had to figure out my own way...maybe I can spare you some costly mistakes. Thanks..and best wishes. - Thu Jul 24 2008, 10:12
Brian M DeCosmo answered:
Richard is right. It makes NO sense how the referral fees are listed. I've seen them as low as $50 (not worth your time) and up. The motivation isn't there to work the rental market because a prospective tenant may want to look at 5, 6 or more. At Gas prices of close to $4, the income doesn't justify the expense. - Tue May 27 2008, 16:26
Brian M DeCosmo answered:
Hi Jimmy...check out CyberHomes.com . It's a pretty informative site regarding homes in entire neighborhoods. I have been using it and my clients like it. - Tue May 27 2008, 16:22
Marketing is my specialty. I am an "Out of the Box" thinker and am always looking for ways to improve.
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