Property located minutes from Las Olas and Fort Lauderdale Beach. Right off of the Intercostal waterway. This is a 2/2 condo on the 7th [...]]]> If you are looking  to purchase a condo in Fort Lauderdale, I have a great building you might be interest in for you. Located in the Heart of Fort Lauderdale!

Property located minutes from Las Olas and Fort Lauderdale Beach. Right off of the Intercostal waterway. This is a 2/2 condo on the 7th floor overlooking the intercostal. Granite countertops and updated kitchen cabinets. Building includes Basketball court, Racquet ball court, spin room, gym, hot tub and swimming pool.

Address is 511 SE 5TH AV, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33301, for more information you can reach me at 954-993-4104 or by email at Jeannette@CondoDomain.com.

Jeannette Neerpat
CondoDomain.com
Better Homes
7727 NW 79th St
Tamarac, Fl 33321
Jeannette@CondoDomain.com

Purchasing a home can be a risky venture, knowing the type of home inspector is important and can mean the difference between that winning sale. There are several factors you should consider when looking for the right home inspector:

Ask if they carry Errors & Omissions Insurance – this helps [...]]]> Choosing a Home Inspector

Purchasing a home can be a risky venture, knowing the type of home inspector is important and can mean the difference between that winning sale. There are several factors you should consider when looking for the right home inspector:

Ask if they carry Errors & Omissions Insurance – this helps protect your client in the event an inspector missed or misdiagnosed a component of the home that the inspector is required to inspect according to industry standards.

Look for inspectors that offer General Liability Insurance as an added layer of protection for you and your client – An inspector who doesn’t carry general liability insurance does not protect against property damage in the event the inspector damages your client’s property before or after inspecting the home.

Request training qualifications – Training is key to a proper home inspection. Many inspectors may not have received formal training. Training limitations can lead to potential problems for your clients in the event something is not properly inspected.

Seek out inspectors who meet industry and/or state standards – Hiring an inspector who does not adhere to industry or state standards could result in missing thousands of dollars in problems, costing your client additional money, time, or aggravation.

Ask if they provide services outside of a general home inspection – Often home owners would like to have other areas of the home inspected such as a radon or pool inspections. Inspectors in your consideration set should offer services indigenous to your market.

Identify inspectors who are impartial – Impartiality during the inspection process helps to avoid raising unnecessary alarm; the inspector should remain objective while communicating the inspection findings in a professional, non-threatening manner.

Contact your local AmeriSpec office today to learn more about how we can help you reduce your risk by providing protection beyond the inspection.

Jeannette Neerpat, CDPE, e-PRO
Certified Distress Property Expert
CondoDomain.com
7727 NW 79th St
Tamarac, Fl 33321
954-993-4104

Right now home buyers have the upper hand, clearly real estate today is a buyers market. Although its a buyers market when you visit an open house remember you are dealing with people.  A home seller who may or may not want to sell their home, because of the possiblity of a short [...]]]>

Right now home buyers have the upper hand, clearly real estate today is a buyers market. Although its a buyers market when you visit an open house remember you are dealing with people.  A home seller who may or may not want to sell their home, because of the possiblity of a short sale.  It’s wise to mind your manners and follow open house etiquette.

What’s the plan? 

Set aside an afternoon, understand that most open houses take place on Saturdays and Sundays. Create a schedule and map out the homes that you would like to see.  Discuss it with your REALTOR if you are using one and make sure you take some of their cards with you if you would rather not go with your REALTOR.  Its best to take your real estate agent along as you might have questions and your real estate agent is there to assist in finding the information you need to make a good real estate buying decision.

What to wear and what to bring?

Dress comfortably, remember if you are serious about buying a home you might end up in awkward positions while inspecting the house.  Comfortable shoes and clothes is always helpful when you will be walking quite a bit and possibly climbing stairs.

Knock on the door!

Many times people hear the word open house and they forget that they may startle the owner or real estate agent or other parties interested in viewing the home.  Make sure and acknowledge the host.  Don’t forget to sign in and if you are working with a real estate agent and they have not accompanied you give them their card or let them know you are working with an agent.

View the property

Its very easy to get distracted when there is a house full of people.  Remember you stopped by to see if you are interested in buying a sellers house.  That means pick up the information sheet and pay attention to all of the homes features.  Jot down some notes, like the color of the walls, if the kitchen has something unique. This will keep it fresh in your mind, especially if you are going to several open houses.

Look around but don’t pry

Make sure the home is suitable for you meaning checking out the closets, the sinks, cabinets and cupboard but don’t start digging into their personal possessions.  Take your tape measures and pay attention to details that would affect the value of the property.

Don’t assume anything

Don’t assume that you can take pictures, open closed doors, sit on furniture. Always ask before doing something that might offend the real estate agent or home seller.

Be polite even if the house is a wreck

Its much more polite to keep your criticism to yourself rather than blurt it out for the home seller or listing agentto hear.  Wait until you get back into the car.  If for some reason there are several offers on the house and if one of them happens to be yours you do not want the seller to remember you as the real estate buyer who criticized the sellers house.

Save the chit-chat

Too many times real estate buyers expose themselves to real estate agents and sellers in a very harmful way by offering them to many of their personal thoughts maybe on the fact you love their home.  It’s best to walk through and remember the term poker face!

Be polite when asking questions

Probe and ask open ended questions. It gives the seller a chance to share with some of the benefits of buying their property.  Neighborhood information, important facts about the property such as additional fees or special assessments are important things you should know before buying a home.

Pay attention to other buyers

If you are walking though your dream home its important to listen to what other real estate buyers are talking about.  Remember when visiting an open house, your dream home may be someone Else’s.

Happy House Hunting

Jeannette Neerpat, CDPE, e-PRO
Certified Distress Property Expert
CondoDomain.com
7727 NW 79th St
Tamarac, Fl 33321
954-993-4104

This shows that the market is turning around, we are seeing less inventory and the prices stablizing. Now with less inventory you are going to see the prices going up. Working with a few buyers currently [...]]]> South Florida is in CNN Money as one of the top turn around cities with Real Estate in America.

This shows that the market is turning around, we are seeing less inventory and the prices stablizing. Now with less inventory you are going to see the prices going up. Working with a few buyers currently and we are having a hard time trying to find a house in a few cities.

If you have been in the market to buy a home in Broward County, now would be the time to buy. There should be no more waiting, or sitting on the fence.

Top 10 turnaround towns – Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (8) – CNNMoney.

You can reach me at 954-993-4104 or at Jeannette@CondoDomain.com for all your Real Estate questions.

Getting you the 411FL on Real Estate in Broward County!

Jeannette Neerpat
CondoDomain.com
7727 NW 79th ST
Tamarac, Fl 33321
Cell 954-993-4104 Fax 888-446-9558
Jeannette@CondoDomain.com

This unit was sold to a lovely French Canadian couple that vacation here 6 months out of the year. Closing went smoothly, [...]]]> That’s right Just Sold, 5003 NW 35th St, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. This is a great community, Haiwaiian Gardens, just off of Oakland Park Blvd, and minutes away from Florida Medical Center.

This unit was sold to a lovely French Canadian couple that vacation here 6 months out of the year. Closing went smoothly, only thing, seller cried after we closed. She had lived in this unit for over 30 years. So many memories were here. Here is hoping that the new couple have such great memories as well.

  Gerald and Claire here is wishing you well in your new Condo! And as I said when you walked into your unit and I handed you your keys WELCOME HOME!!!

Enjoy the rest of your time here and see you again when you get back!

Getting you the 411FL for Lauderdale Lakes and Broward County! You want to get your home SOLD, give us a call at 954-993-4104 or email us at Jeannette@CondoDomain.com

Jeannette Neerpat
CondoDomain.com
7727 NW 79th St
Tamarac, Florida 33321
954-993-4104