Terri Fellows

David, You're kidding, right? - Mon Nov 17 2008, 06:03

Hi Margaret, I came to Sarasota 10 years ago with little or no work experience and decided to become a realtor. Many people said to me "Just what we need, another realtor." but I didn't listen to those people. I found that Sarasota is a remarkable place with many opportunities and many great people and peers, willing to roll up their sleeves and help you out. Getting connected here is not very hard to do. My first year in real estate was very successful. I was told to expect to earn around 50K my first year with lots of hard work. I far out ceded that and have never looked back. I hang my license on Siesta Key which was very smart of me to do. It has proven to be very fruitful. Location, location, location. Anywhere on the waterfront is a win, win in my opinion. That's why people come here, isn't it?

It sounds like you already have the work ethic, now all you would need to do is decide where you would like to market your business and dig in and get going. Sarasota is a fabulous place and no doubt will be one of the first areas of Florida to bounce back from the bottom. Many people do have a real estate license but not that many truly work the business. Those of us that do, are still in the game and are surviving this down cycle. Now, might just be the best time to start in here as we feel we are at or very near bottom and you would be in a good position to capture an up market.

New home or resale or why not both? I am focusing more on second home buyers or permanent residence as opposed to investment properties because of lending guidelines now but I truly think you can be very successful here no matter where or what you plan to focus on. It all depends on you.

If you decide to make the move, I'd be happy to meet with you put you in touch with some great folks who could help.

My best to you whatever you decide.
Terri

Teresa M. Fellows
Broker/Associate
Waterside Realty LLC
941-350-4297
tmf4257@mac.com http://www.floridawestproperties.com - Sun Nov 2 2008, 11:22

Hi Natasha, I'm not sure I understand your question. Would you like to know what the advantages are to living outside of Sarasota county as opposed to within the city or county, such as perhaps another county like Manatee/Bradenton, Pinellas/Tampa, Collier/Naples? Perhaps you want to know the difference of living outside of the city limits but within the county of Sarasota.

I know the home you are speaking about and it is in the county of Sarasota outside the city limits and taxes, water, sewer and trash are less expensive. The location of this home is in a great area (I live in this area as well) close to the beaches and downtown. The house has a magnificent large yard that is very tropical and has a lot of nice trees. It's a great house with cathedral ceilings and lots of space, set back from the street.

I would be happy to get more photos for you if you'd like to give me a call.

Best regards,
Terri

Teresa M. Fellows
Broker/Associate
Waterside Realty LLC
941-350-4297
tmf4257@mac.com http://www.floridawestproperties.com - Sat Nov 1 2008, 11:42

My question to you is, why not? The commission offered is 5% and that is what you intended to pay regardless of who the buyer was. How lucky for you that you were able to sell your house today and an agent happend to be the buyer as well. Would you rather put your house back on the market and wait for a buyer who is not an agent?

I have many clients that would be happy to sell their property to an agent and pay the full commission offered.

My best,
Terri - Wed Oct 29 2008, 13:56

Hi Carol, This is a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath townhouse for $59,900 in Fairway Oaks. This property is currently under contract.

My best,
Terri

Teresa m. Fellows
Broker/Associate
Waterside Realty LLC
941-350-4297
tmf4257@mac.com http://www.floridawestproperties.com - Sun Oct 26 2008, 13:33