"Too many people think only of their profit. [But] no customer ever goes to a store merely to please the storekeeper." – Kazuo Inamori, Japanese philanthropist and founder of Kyocera
FREE HOW-TO GUIDE: BUYING AND SELLING FLORIDA REAL ESTATE
The process of buying and selling Florida real estate differs substantially from real estate transactions in many other countries, and in many aspects also from those in other US states.
As a brief introduction, Tobias Kaiser has written a short guide "Buying and Selling Florida Real Estate" with many tips on how to navigate a real estate transaction. This brochure, based on 20 years of practice, is in its 16th edition and available as a free PDF in English or German. It covers topics such as:
IN BRIEF
In the increasingly competitive housing market, you are already ahead of other buyers if you heed these rules:
If you would like to read more valuable tips regarding Florida real estate transactions, just click here to request your free no-obligation copy of the guide.
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Please note: All information contained on this page and in the guide comes from experienced and reliable sources but is not warranted. It does not constitute legal counsel and should never replace professional advice. Copyright ©1996-2014 Tobias Kaiser/Kaiser Associates Inc. Reproduction, distribution or use, in part or whole, prohibited without written permission.
As a brief introduction, Tobias Kaiser has written a short guide "Buying and Selling Florida Real Estate" with many tips on how to navigate a real estate transaction. This brochure, based on 20 years of practice, is in its 16th edition and available as a free PDF in English or German. It covers topics such as:
- Property Types: Residential, Commercial, Business Opportunities
- Chronological sequence of a typical US real estate deal
- Agents, Brokers and Realtors®: how to select a real estate agent, what service should you expect, how one Realtor can introduce you to every available property
- Representation: watch out if you want your interests covered
- From offer to contract: who writes the offer, when is a contract in effect, where do your payments go
- Foreclosures, Short Sales and Auctions: chances and risks
- Financing: how to choose a lender (or lately: how to find a lender)
- Building- and other Inspections
- Immigration: which purchases may qualify for a visa or a Green Card
- Taxes: the benefits of advanced tax planning
- Closings: what can you do to ensure a smooth transfer of ownership
- Broker or not: are there advantages of working with a Realtor®? Better work with several or just one?
IN BRIEF
In the increasingly competitive housing market, you are already ahead of other buyers if you heed these rules:
- Be totally honest: explain what you expect from your real estate agent.
- Honesty also includes your time frame and your financial situation. Be prepared to document your finances before you start looking.
- Be loyal to your agent if you want to see results. Work with only one agent at a time and do not "shop" around, a mistake especially Europeans tend to do. There is no reason for that - every Realtor has access to every regional property for sale, cooperation is the norm.
- Never contact a seller or his agent if you work with a Buyer's Broker.
- Utilize recommended professional advisors, such as attorneys or tax advisors for all major questions.
- When in Rome, please do as the Romans do: customs in other states or countries do not count in Florida transactions.
If you would like to read more valuable tips regarding Florida real estate transactions, just click here to request your free no-obligation copy of the guide.
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Please note: All information contained on this page and in the guide comes from experienced and reliable sources but is not warranted. It does not constitute legal counsel and should never replace professional advice. Copyright ©1996-2014 Tobias Kaiser/Kaiser Associates Inc. Reproduction, distribution or use, in part or whole, prohibited without written permission.