Open House Saturday June 23rd - Great East Boca Location

 Open House - Saturday June 23, 2012. 12 Noon to 4 PM


 Located in the heart of East Boca, this 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath home has so much to offer. Enter into the welcoming Living Room which is a perfect place for relaxing or entertaining. There is also a separate Den that could make a great office or game room. Continue to the recently redone kitchen that overlooks the screen porch and giant back yard with room for a pool, play equipment, workshop or all of them. Separated from the living areas, you will find the master suite and bath, 2 additional spacious bedrooms and another bathroom. In the heart of East Boca, the home is minutes from Mizner Park, the Beach, FAU, Whole Foods, and Boca Town Center. If you are looking for a great Florida Home with an over sized property in a location that has everything to offer, this home is for you.
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The Vogin Team is your one stop choice for all of your real estate needs. With over 10 years of experience in real estate we have the expertise and experience to give the professional service your desire. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in South Florida we can help you. Learn more at http://www.voginteam.com

Great East Boca Home - Just Listed

1,652 sq. m., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $289,900 Boca Raton, Palm Beach County  -  Looking for a great home on an over sized property in a location that offers everything; this is it. Close to the beach-shopping-restaurants and more, this 3 bedroom/2 bath has updated kitchen, master bath and more to make you feel right at home.

Located in the heart of East Boca, this 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath home has so much to offer. Enter into the welcoming Living Room which is a perfect place for relaxing or entertaining. There is also a separate Den that could make a great office or game room. Continue to the recently redone kitchen that overlooks the screen porch and giant back yard with room for a pool, play equipment, workshop or all of them. Separated from the living areas, you will find the master suite and bath, 2 additional spacious bedrooms and another bathroom. In the heart of East Boca, the home is minutes from Mizner Park, the Beach, FAU, Whole Foods, and Boca Town Center. If you are looking for a great Florida Home with an over sized property in a location that has everything to offer, this home is for you.
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Common Seller Mistakes

Thinking of selling your home, so are many others and your success at selling depends a great deal on making sure you avoid these common selling mistakes:

Incorrect Pricing - Many sellers price their home to high with the thought that they will need to negotiate.  This is the wrong strategy.  All it does, is keep would be buyers away thinking the price is too high.  High prices also cause homes to linger on the market and the thinking becomes "why has the home been on the market for so long."  Instead price your home at the market price and you will see more traffic coming through the door.

Not Making a Great First Impression - This is one of the hardest things for a seller to accept, but it pays to make an investment into putting your home into tip-top shape, BEFORE putting it on the market.  When your home is dirty, cluttered, or in need of repairs it will not be appealing and although they may visit, they will be turned off by the amount of work they see themselves needing to do.  Instead, present it in MOVE-IN-CONDITION and your buyers will be able to see themselves living in the home.

Not Giving Buyers Space - Rule number one is that when you have a showing, the best choice is for you
to leave the home and let the visitor have time in the home.  When you are around it makes it harder for the prospective buyer to see themselves living in the home.  Instead, they feel uncomfortable, not wanting to make comments or look around as much as if you were not there - GIVE THEM THEIR SPACE.

Hiring the Wrong Agent - There are a lot of reasons to pick a listing agent, but remember it is a business decision and you should treat it as that.  Sure, you could give it to your nephew but make sure he has experience or a mentor to help him.  On the other hand, you could hire an experienced agent and make a mistake if they specialize in properties different than what you are selling.  In short, take your time and evaluate what everyone has to offer and pick the agent that is best qualified to sell YOUR home.

Questioning the First Offer - Many would be sellers feel the first offer is not the best and think that they can hold out for more money.  Educated buyers will usually make a fair offer quickly and are always looking so that when a new property is listed, they act quickly.  Don't try to over think it, an offer that would be good three months from now, is good today.


Start Planning Your Move - Make sure you know where you are going once your home sells.  Don't be in a bad position when you get an offer panic because you have no place to go.   Be ready to move. 

The Vogin Team is your one stop choice for all of your real estate needs. With over 10 years of experience in real estate we have the expertise and experience to give the professional service your desire. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in South Florida we can help you. Learn more at http://www.voginteam.com

Sometimes it Pays Not to be Part of the Top Ten

Every now and then a list is released and it is nice not to be on the list.  This is just one of those times.  Recently, RealtyTrac, an online market place released a list of the Ten Best Beach Towns to buy foreclosures and South Florida is not on the list.  Below is the list.  Sometimes it's nice not to be part of the best.
 

Metro Area	Q1 2012 Foreclosure Sales	% of All Sales	Avg Sales Price	Avg Foreclosure Discount %
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL	227	21.46	$93,188	45.11
Corpus Christi, TX	152	11.44	$78,851	44.38
Naples-Marco Island, FL	564	16.17	$156,148	40.43
Santa Barbara, CA	537	46.78	$274,077	38.80
Charleston, SC	530	20.42	$159,065	34.42
Hilton Head Island, SC	159	19.78	$202,454	31.14
Atlantic City, NJ	114	12.68	$161,819	30.83
Honolulu, HI	140	6.09	$345,799	30.56
Barnstable, MA (Cape Cod)	151	6.83	$237,405	30.34
Santa Cruz, CA	326	38.81	$355,604	28.17

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Get out the Ladder - Spring Maintenance

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Memorial Day has passed and summer is just around the corner.  You have probably started to put away the winter clothes and get yourself ready for summer, now it is time to do the same thing for your home.  If you do it now, you avoid headaches and save money in the future.  Here are a few items to take address: 

• Check out the Air Conditioner.  Check the filters, reset the thermostat and have the unit checked by a professional.  
• Get out the ladder and clean out the gutters.  Clean out the leaves and debris and run a hose in them to make sure there are no leaks and that water is coming out the downspouts.  They are often overlooked and get clogged.  It can cause big problems. 
• While, you are up there, do a visual inspection of the roof, chimney, etc.  If anything looks suspect, call an expert to check it out.  Fixing a small issue now, can avoid big problems and damage outside and inside in the future. 
• Turn on your irrigation system and run it through each zone.  Make sure you have no broken sprinkler heads; ensure that they are all oriented correctly and not blocked. 
• Inspect all windows and doors.  Look for gaps and holes around them that need caulk.  Fill them to keep the heat and bugs that show up in the summer out of your home. 
• Cut back any landscaping that is touching your home.  It will help prevent damage and control insects and critters.  
• If you have a fireplace, have the chimney inspected and swept now so it will be ready for next year with no surprises. 
• Clean the dryer vent, if it is a long vent have it professionally cleaned.  
• Power wash and reseal any outside surfaces that need resealing.  Clean the house, driveway, patios, decks, etc.  While at it take the grill apart and power wash it as well. 

Taking care of these types of items will help ensure that you can enjoy the summer and your home will stay in good condition.  Think of it as an annual checkup for your home. 

The Vogin Team is your one stop choice for all of your real estate needs. With over 10 years of experience in real estate we have the expertise and experience to give the professional service your desire. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in South Florida we can help you. Learn more athttp://www.voginteam.com

Time to Move - Do You Have a Checklist

Spring is here and it is moving time again.  Many families move in next few months when there is no school.  When you get ready to move there are so many things to take care of and it is easy to forget something.  The last thing that you want to deal with is when you forget something.  There is nothing worse than getting to your new home and realizing no one made arrangements for electricity or water.   There are countless items to address and trying to remember it all is not a good idea.  You need a list, something where you can check it out as you go. 

The Vogin Team has what you need.  Our moving checklist covers all the major and minor items.  Did you remember the pets, toothpaste and other essentials for the first night in your new home - those items are on the list and so are many more.  If you would like a copy of this checklist go to Buyers Resources and request a copy of the Moving Checklist. 

If you need any other help with your move feel free to call us at 561-862-9858 or EMAIL US. 

The Vogin Team is your one stop choice for all of your real estate needs. With over 10 years of experience in real estate we have the expertise and experience to give the professional service your desire. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in South Florida we can help you. Learn more at http://www.voginteam.com

Selling your Home - The Sweet Smell of Success

Do you remember the last time you walked into a restaurant and it smelled a little funny and you ended up eating somewhere else.  Have you ever noticed how the big chain stores in the mall all have a specific scent.  These retailers have spent countless dollars researching and determining what scents will help increase sales.  The shoe store that smells like leather, the new car smell, fresh linen in a clothing store.  The list is endless.  Why, we have all heard of Aromatherapy – it will definitely affect your mood and your buyers mood.  

When you are selling your home, you are becoming a retailer.  The only difference is you have only 1 item to sell and it costs significantly more than what you buy in a store.  Take a minute and think about what would make you feel good when you walk into a home.  Would you like to smell wet dog, a litter box, onions cooking – probably not.  Since you come to your home everyday, you may not even notice an odor.  Instead, it is important to ask others what they are experiencing.  It should be part of your pre-listing evaluation and prep.  (hint: if your agent is not giving you an honest opinion and report of what it takes to get your home ready to sell, RUN and FIND SOMEONE ELSE, no amount of marketing will overcome a poorly prepared property.)

Once you have identified if there are any changes that need to be made, take care of getting rid of the odor, if it is a litter box, change it always, empty your trash cans every day before you leave for work and at the end of the day, before your go to bed.  


NOW COMES THE FUN PART!!!! 

Make a small investment in some of the plug in type of air fresheners and a variety of scents.  Just like different stores have different scents, so do different rooms.  Your kitchen could be vanilla or cinnamon, but maybe you want the bathroom to have more of a spa feel with spring rain or fresh linen.  Stay away from the strong floral scents and look for the scents that have universal appeal.  Have some fun and as an added benefit you get to enjoy until you sell.  Set them to a medium level so the scent is not overpowering.  Buy a few extra bottles.

 Here are a few other quick little tips:
* When it is open house time, bake some chocolate chip cookies before the opening.  You get the bonus of having whatever is leftover for yourself after the open house.
* Change your AC filter regularly to help keep the air fresh and remove dust
* Vacuum your home before showings, not only does it make the carpets look crisp and cushions fresh, but it helps filter the air (just make sure you have a clean bag and filter).
* Stay away from spray type air fresheners – they tend to be strong and overpowering at first, and then fade out quickly and have little effect.


Here is to the Sweet Smell of Success!!!!

If you would like more tips on selling your home email me at howard@voginteam.com or go to our Seller’s Resources section.

The Vogin Team is your one stop choice for all of your real estate needs. With over 10 years of experience in real estate we have the expertise and experience to give the professional service your desire. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in South Florida we can help you. Learn more at http://www.voginteam.com