Archives for May 2016

3 Favorite Outdoor Spaces for Summer Fun By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

May 31, 2016 Joe Szabo

By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

Summer is our favorite time of the year to work with clients. Whether we’re curating an outdoor kitchen or styling a beautiful new deck, something about the warm weather makes us want to blur the lines between the indoors and outdoors with thoughtful design and fashion-forward functionality.

Here are some of our favorite ways to create an inspirational outdoor space this season.

The rooftop deck

Those of us who aren’t blessed with the square footage to have a backyard, need to get clever to find other solutions. If you live in a townhouse or apartment in the big city, don’t hole yourself up in the living room. Head to the roof!

Rooftop decks are making a comeback with stylish sunproof fabrics and durable appliances perfect for an outdoor soiree or afternoon sipping cocktails. With a smaller area to work with, every detail counts, right down to the trim on the cushions.

Each piece should speak to your style, whether you’re going for a Hamptons retreat or Miami Beach-inspired entertainment area. Make sure you have plenty of seating with umbrellas available for an afternoon siesta.

We love the way bright citrusy colors and patterns help brighten outdoor decks made of concrete or stone. Add a summery vibe with plenty of greenery potted in patterned vases, and flowers on every bistro table to greet your guests.

The California room

Here in California, we can’t imagine a home without a space that easily transitions into the great outdoors. Enter the California room: a space perfectly situated just outside a sliding glass door with transitional elements like interior furnishings and exterior fabrics.

This space usually consists of a small outdoor kitchen and dining area for nights when the weather is too beautiful not to enjoy. The California room is often home to an entertainment center like a television for the big game, or speakers to enjoy relaxing music.

The key to creating the perfect California room is to keep it fluid. Use gauzy curtains and outdoor fabrics to maintain a soft vibe while also adding elements usually found indoors like couches, chaise lounges, and coffee tables for an interior-inspired look.

The outdoor kitchen

Last but certainly not least, the outdoor kitchen is the epitome of an inspired space. Whether you’re enjoying a dinner for two or a summer-themed fete, an outdoor kitchen is key to keeping your guests happy all evening long.

An outdoor kitchen usually consists of a few major components. First, you need a grill and complementary appliances. We love a great stainless steel grill with multiple features for when you’d rather serve fish than burgers, or vegetable skewers instead of tri-tip. Equally stylish and useful features could include a built-in wine fridge or drink cooler, a sink, and a food prep station.

Next, pick materials that are both durable and fashion-forward like stone and quartz to help make after-meal cleanup that much easier.

Finally, choose accessories that help create a dining area suitable for families and guests like placemats, centerpieces, and plenty of lighting.

Please note that this Scottsdale Real Estate Blog is for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed Scottsdale Real Estate Agent. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the buying and selling of Luxury homes in Arizona. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers and best real estate agent for Luxury Homes in Scottsdale, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results. Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020, [email protected] or visit www.scottsdalerealestateteam.com to find out more about Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Estates for Sale in Scottsdale and to search the Scottsdale MLS for Scottsdale Home Listings.

Why Home Buyers and Agents Need to Have Each Other’s Backs By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

May 27, 2016 Joe Szabo

By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

Searching for a home and engaging with a real estate agent today is not the same as it was a generation ago. The space (both physical and virtual) between the buyer and the real estate agent was much larger, and coming together was slower and more methodical.

If a buyer saw a For Sale sign or an ad in the paper, they might call the real estate agency’s office, get some information, and move on. Or they could walk into an open house solo. They could be rather anonymous.

But today’s home buyers live online. They can click, text or email with agents, and seriously engage within hours. But does that mean they are active and serious buyers ready to transact? Not necessarily.

The real estate agent’s experience

Meanwhile, real estate agents, who are commission-only independent contractors, will sometimes drive around for hours showing homes. They may take these buyers around for days or weeks, thinking they have a live client they can help. They might make an offer or two on behalf of the customer, even be present at a two- to three-hour-long home inspection … all before the buyer decides to back out. They may buy a different house from the agent, or they may not.

Well-intentioned, hardworking agents can end up feeling like their time isn’t valued — particularly when they never hear from that buyer again.

Who’s responsible?

Is it incumbent on the agent to be better at time management and qualifying their potential buyer clients? Or should the buyer be clear with the agent early on if they aren’t serious just yet?

I think that the consumer comes first, and it’s up to the agent to better qualify — as best they can. But it’s also part of the business, and par for the course. Agents sign up for a sales job, and they can’t win every deal. They need to ask lots of questions of their new “client” before offering up their time and cashing a paycheck that doesn’t exist.

Some consumers relish the attention they receive from this new “friend” who will drive them places, show them around, and teach them something new about the world of real estate. If the buyer isn’t paying for the agent’s time, the reasoning often goes, why not take a few rides and see some great houses?

But soon-to-be homeowners should be mindful of their intentions, and considerate of the resources the agent is delivering.

So what’s a buyer to do?

Should everyone stop looking online or clicking the “Contact Agent” button? No way. Consumers should always feel free to click away, ask questions and gather information.

But they should be mindful of how things work once they start seriously engaging. Most buyers don’t realize that there is a process to buying a home, and that it rarely happens overnight. From the time they first click on the photo of the killer master bathroom until they get the keys, it might be one year and three dozen (or more) house tours.

And if things don’t feel right with the agent with whom you engage early on, move on. Keep researching independently, or get a referral for a good local agent. Or, better yet, just go with the flow and the right agent will come along organically.

And what about agents?

Real estate professionals need to understand that one text, click or email does not make an active buyer. A good agent has a handle on the sales process, and asks buyers lots of questions to get a read on them. A good agent fills their sales funnel with a mix of folks in all parts of the home buying process.

Early on, an agent needs to be a guiding light, resourceful and ready to answer questions. As some of their buyers get more serious, smart real estate pros know where to direct their attention.

New Mortgage Rules For Self-Employed Borrowers By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

May 24, 2016 Joe Szabo

By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

If you’re self-employed, you must meet different requirements than a salaried person to qualify for a mortgage. The rules about how that works were updated in recent months to take an even closer look at your business income, so let’s review the rules for self-employed people borrowing for the first time, and for those who will be impacted by new rules next time they get a loan.

Self-employed borrower basics

Two of the most important things lenders review to qualify you for a mortgage are income and assets, which respectively, determine how much monthly payment you can afford and where your down payment is coming from.

When it comes to income, self-employed borrowers report income as sole proprietors or owners of entities like corporations, partnerships, or limited liability companies (LLCs).

As a sole proprietor, you will file your self-employed income on IRS Schedule C, which tracks your income and expenses for a given year.

Unlike with salaried employees, who get to use their gross income for loan qualifying, sole proprietor borrowers must qualify using their net income from Schedule C. Furthermore, lenders calculate a 24-month average of net income for sole proprietors (as opposed to sometimes requiring just one year from salaried borrowers), and if the most recent Schedule C has lower net income than the previous year, lenders will use worst-case income by calculating a 12-month average of the most recent year.

If you’re self-employed and conduct business via a corporation, partnership, or LLC, the IRS requires these entities to file separate sets of tax returns. If you own 25 percent or more of the entity, you will need to provide lenders with these full business tax returns, as well as your personal returns.

Just like with Schedule C, lenders will average income for 24 months using two years of filed business (and personal) returns, and if the most recent year is lower, they will average 12 months of the lower year.

When it comes to assets, self-employed borrowers sometimes have a lot of their money in their business, and may want to use those funds for down payment. Some lenders will let you do this, and if so, they often require that your tax preparer verifies that use of business funds for a home purchase won’t have a material impact on the business.

New rules for self-employed borrowers

In February 2016, Fannie Mae updated self-employment income calculation guidelines for borrowers who own partnerships and S corporations. These guidelines impose stricter analysis on income and debt trends of a company to determine whether the company has sufficient assets to support the withdrawal of earnings to pay its owners.

If you own an entity like this, your income from the entity shows up on a form called Schedule K-1. This form is part of the entity’s tax filing, and the figures on this form get carried over to your personal tax return as income.

This income most often comes in two main forms: “ordinary business income” and “distributions.”

New rules for self-employed borrowers now impose conditions on whether you can use either of these forms of income. For example, if distributions are greater than ordinary business income, then ordinary business income may be used to qualify. But if distributions are less than ordinary business income (or distributions don’t exist), then there are a host of guidelines to determine how you qualify.

These guidelines will be specific to your profile and they will vary by lender, so the best way to determine whether you qualify for a loan as a full or part owner of a corporation or partnership is to find a local lender who can analyze your tax returns for you.

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Simple 3-Step Program for Houseplant Maintenance By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

May 17, 2016 Joe Szabo

By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

There are no one-size-fits-all answers when it comes to houseplants, and a plant tag can only tell you so much. Each species is unique, hailing from climates ranging from dry deserts to Mediterranean landscapes to tropical rainforests, and even two plants of the same species can have totally different needs depending on a number of factors. Fertilizing depends on the type of plant and the label instructions, while pruning times and methods rely on a plant’s blooming time and growth pattern.

Grow a lush and flourishing indoor garden filled with a variety of plants by following this three-step program. Start with a good reference, and inspect for problems every time you water. Finally, fill out a maintenance checklist for each plant in your collection to provide the most personalized and accurate care possible.

Find a reference

Since each plant has entirely different needs, it’s essential to find trustworthy references that will tell you everything you need to know about each specific plant.

While you can find info on any plant with a quick Internet search, you’ll find that some sites have more information on certain plants than others. If you own a collection of houseplants, I highly recommend picking up a book such as “The House Plant Expert” by D. G. Hessayon.

Inspect while you water

Even with all the knowledge in the world at your fingertips, your senses are the best tools in your arsenal. Every time you water, inspect each plant for problems such as pests, yellowed leaves or slow, lanky growth.

A plant needs to be watered more if:

The top inch of potting mix is dry
Leaves are wilting (unless soil is moist)
Water runs over the soil and drains along the sides
The plant feels lighter than usual

A plant needs to be watered less if:

The soil feels more soggy than moist
The roots are beginning to rot
You see fungus gnats every time you water

A plant needs fertilizer if:

It has been over a few months since purchasing the plant
The time-release fertilizer pellets or fertilizer spikes are spent
The palm fronds are yellowed
The plant is growing at a glacial pace
It’s been over a year since you fertilized
You can’t remember the last time you fertilized

A plant needs to be repotted if:

The existing potting mix drains too quickly or slowly
The plant’s roots coil tightly together in the pot, forming a solid mass
The potting mix is practically older than dirt

A plant is getting too much sun if:

The exposed leaves are getting scorched and bronzy
It’s a shade-loving plant but is receiving direct rays of sunlight

A plant isn’t getting enough sun if:

Its new growth is spindly and stretched out
The plant actually appears to reach for more light
The leaves are very dark green
It’s in a room without a window, such as a bathroom

Create a care sheet for each plant

You can solve a lot of problems with a good reference and eye for detail, but it can be difficult to keep track of an entire collection of plants around the house. For example, two rubber trees (Ficus elastica) in the same house require different care depending on a number of factors: the brightness of the room, your home’s heating system, the type of potting soil, the overall health of the plants and even the type of fertilizer being used.

Instead, create care sheets for each plant. (We have one you can download and use.) Print one sheet for every houseplant in your collection, or keep notes on your computer, tablet or phone if that’s more convenient for you.

Fill in the basic needs and take notes whenever you feed, repot, move and prune plants, so that it will be easier to diagnose problems that arise. Place the worksheets in a folder and use them to pencil in dates on the calendar to remind you when it’s time to fertilize or prune.

Listing Your Home? How to Avoid Seller’s Remorse By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

May 13, 2016 Joe Szabo

By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

In many real estate markets around the country, inventory is low and sellers are in the driver’s seat again.

In some cases, homes are selling for more than asking price. After years of a sluggish buyers’ market, many real estate agents are trying to get would-be sellers to list their homes now.

It seems like a great time to sell. But how can you know for sure if it’s a great time for you to sell?

If you experience buyer’s remorse, you can usually get out of a contract through contingencies or other out clauses. If you start to feel seller’s remorse, you don’t have that luxury. So you must be certain you’re ready to sell before you sign the contract —or, better yet, before you list the property.

To avoid seller’s remorse, and to make the sales process go as smoothly as possible, keep these strategies in mind.

Develop a solid pricing strategy

Agents often encourage their sellers to list their homes competitively, so that the market receives it well. Sometimes sellers see that as the agent pushing for a quick sale. But often, it’s truly the agent looking out for the seller’s best interests.

Whatever the scenario, pricing is the most important discussion a seller can have with an agent. When there’s a disconnect on price, raise it as a red flag from the get-go. If you find yourself resisting your agent’s suggested price, talk through the options or get a second opinion.

You might try starting out with a higher number. This might be against your agent’s better judgment, but it can be worth a shot. If there’s no activity in the first few weeks, you can always reduce the price.

Alternatively, sellers who increase their asking price after the home has gone on the market are often seen as frenetic, lacking a strategy and having a clear disconnect with their agent.

Bottom line: If you haven’t had a serious pricing discussion with your agent or you aren’t sold on your list price, don’t go on the market.

Have a clear post-sale plan

The sellers of an Essex, CT home heard the market there was hot and that they could get the price they had tried but failed to get just six months earlier. They’d already done the appropriate clearing out, painting, and fix-it work, and even had the property inspected. So, for them, going on the market was easy.

However, they didn’t expect to receive three offers, all of them above the asking price, within hours of their first open house. The buyers they chose wanted to close in 30 days.

The problem: The sellers had nowhere to go. They didn’t have a plan. Like many sellers today, they heard the market was healthy again. And after dreaming for years of finally getting what their home is worth, they jumped in while “the getting is good” without thinking it all the way through.

Be ready to negotiate with buyers

Feeling strong and in the driver’s seat, the Essex homeowners decided to wait and see if they could get terms that would suit them better. The sellers’ listing agent negotiated a quick close with a 30-day-free rent-back and another 30 days rent, in which the sellers would pay the new buyer’s PITI (Principal, Interest, Taxes and Insurance). It was a win-win for all.

While this couple in Essex had the luxury of a competitive bidding situation, it may not always be the case. That’s why having a clear plan in place for all conceivable outcomes and a willingness to negotiate can help you get through the sale process successfully.

When in doubt, stay out

Home selling is happening quickly in many parts of the country. While this is great news for the housing market and most homeowners, sellers need to plan for the sale months in advance. Hooking up with a good local agent early on in the process and staying engaged is the best way to approach this new market.

If you have any doubts about your physical or financial situation, hold off on listing. Watch from the sidelines, and only jump in when you’re truly ready. The biggest mistake a seller can make is to go on the market and fail to sell — at a time when everything else is selling.

April 2016 Paradise Valley Arizona real estate market update

May 11, 2016 Joe Szabo

Can you believe it is already May! As things really start to heat up in Paradise Valley let’s take a look at how the real estate market faired in April 2015. New listings are down 17.6% from March with a total of 75 new listings vs. 91 in March. New contracts and closed sales were both down in April by 3.2% and 0.0% respectively. The median sale is up slightly from $865,000 in March to $1,085,000 in April. March closed with some motivating numbers for both buyers and sellers! During these up and down activity months it is more important than ever to consult a real estate professional that knows the Paradise Valley market.

Considering a purchasing or selling a property in Paradise Valley? Call Joe and Linda Szabo – The Real Estate Experts!

We hope that you enjoy reading and analyzing the Paradise Valley Luxury Home Report and should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 or email him directly at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also visit https://www.AZLuxuryHomes.com or https://scottsdalerealestateteam.com to find out more about Paradise Valley Homes for Sale and Estates for Sale in Paradise Valley and to search the Paradise Valley MLS for Scottsdale Home Listings.

Please note that this Paradise Valley Real Estate Blog is for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed Paradise Valley Real Estate Agent. The Szabo Group offers first class real estate services to clients in the Scottsdale and Paradise Valley Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the buying and selling of Luxury homes in Arizona. Award winning Realtors and Re/MAX top producers and best real estate agent for Luxury Homes in Paradise Valley, The Szabo group delivers experience, knowledge, dedication and proven results.

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April 2016 Scottsdale Arizona real estate market update

May 11, 2016 Joe Szabo

Can you believe it is already May! As things really start to heat up in Scottsdale let’s take a look at how the real estate market faired in April 2015. New listings are down 3.6% from March with a total of 1,076 new listings vs. 1,116 in March. New contracts were down in April by 3.7% but closed sales were up slightly by 1.8%. The median sale price is down from $406,00 in March to $399,000 in April. March closed with some motivating numbers for both buyers and sellers! During these up and down activity months it is more important than ever to consult a real estate professional that knows the Scottsdale market.

Considering a purchasing or selling a property in Scottsdale? Call Joe and Linda Szabo – The Scottsdale Real Estate Experts!

We hope that you enjoy reading and analyzing the Scottsdale Luxury Home Report and should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to Contact Joe Szabo at 480.688.2020 or email him directly at [email protected]. You can also visit https://scottsdalerealestateteam.com to find out more about Scottsdale Homes for Sale and Estates for Sale in Scottsdale and to search the Scottsdale MLS for Scottsdale Home Listings.

6 Critical Questions to Ask When Buying New Construction By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

May 10, 2016 Joe Szabo

By Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

If you’re in the market for a brand-new home, you’ve got a ton of options. Sales of new homes surged to an eight-year high in 2015, according to data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, and single-family production is estimated to reach 840,000 units in 2016, an 18 percent increase over 2015, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Unfortunately for home buyers, new residential construction is coming at a steeper price: Last year the average price of a new home jumped to $351,000, up $100,000 from 2009, reports the NAHB.

Nonetheless, there are still ways you can save when buying a new home. It’s like shopping for a new car: You need the right strategy to nab the best deal.

Ask prospective builders these six questions in order to find the right home at the right price.

“What financial incentives do you offer for using your preferred lender and title company?”

The bad news: Production builders are often reluctant to set a precedent for negotiating sales prices. (Custom builders tend to be more flexible.)

“If a new home is listed for $370,000 and it sells for $360,000, the next buyer in the development is going to want to pay that lower amount,” says Craig Reger, a real estate broker at Keller Williams Realty in Portland, OR. However, many offer handsome incentives to buyers who use their preferred lender and title company.

Some may even knock off up to $10,000 in closing costs, says Peggy Yee, a supervising broker at Frankly Real Estate in Vienna, VA. Others will sweeten the deal by negotiating prices on finishes, such as upgrading carpet to hardwood floors.

You should still shop around and get quotes from at least two other lenders before making your decision. But don’t just pay attention to the interest rates. “You need to compare each loan estimate’s terms to make sure you’re getting an apples-to-apples comparison,” says Chris Dossman, a real estate agent with Century 21 Scheetz in Indianapolis.

“Which are the standard finishes?”

When you tour a development’s model home, keep in mind that you’re previewing a high-end version of the standard home. “The model has all the bells and whistles,” says Dossman. Therefore, you need to find out from the builder which options are standard, which options are upgrades, and what each upgrade costs.

One way to cut costs: Move into the home without an upgrade, then hire a contractor to do the work. “Builders charge a huge markup on certain finishes and products,” says Reger. “The builder might charge $4,000 to $6,000 for a high-performance air conditioner, but you may be able to get another company to install that same unit for as low as $2,500.”

Granted, opting for the latter means you’ll probably need to pay the contractor in cash. “For some people, the benefit of paying the builder to do upgrades is that they can roll the costs into their loan amount,” Reger points out.

“What are your long-term plans for the community?”

Depending on the size of the land, the builder might be planning several subdivisions. This could impact your decision to buy.

For example, let’s assume that only a few homes have been built and sold. If the developer plans to construct an additional 50 homes and you’re one of the first people to move into the neighborhood, you may have to deal with loud construction crews for several months.

There’s also the risk that the builder loses funding and another company takes over the development. Dossman advises proceeding with caution: “If the builder changes and a lower-quality builder takes over, that could affect the value of your home.”

“What are the homeowners association rules and regulations?”

Each homeowners association (HOA) has its own Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and bylaws. Get these from the builder and review them carefully.

“I’ve seen HOAs that don’t allow storage sheds in the backyard, solar panels, or private fences,” says Reger.

In most cases, the HOA can assess a homeowner penalties for infractions, and some associations are more restrictive than others.

Also, look into when you’re required to start paying HOA dues. Many builders cover the costs until at least 50 percent of the homes in the development are sold, says Yee.

“What warranties do you provide?”

Most builders offer a one-year workmanship warranty and a 10-year structural warranty, says Reger. Make sure the warranties you receive explicitly state what is and isn’t covered, and what the limitations are for damages.

You should also receive manufacturer’s warranties on the washer and dryer, hot water heater, air conditioner, kitchen appliances, and roof.

“Can you connect me with some of your past clients?”

Always check references when vetting home builders, says Dossman. Ask past clients questions such as, “How responsive was the developer when you expressed concerns?” and “Would you use the builder again?”

Caveat: Most builders will only provide glowing references, so you should still scout out some past customers on your own. You can find these people through reviews on Angie’s List, or knock on doors of homes in the neighborhood that have already been built.

“Building Lifelong Relationships, One Client at a Time”

May 6, 2016 Joe Szabo

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Experience, Knowledge & Proven Results…are qualities associated with Joe and Linda Szabo of RE/MAX Fine Properties. As two of RE/MAX’s top producers they are the recipients of RE/MAX’s most coveted awards including Hall of Fame, and prestigious Chairman’s Club Awards, in addition to being the number #1 team in their office for 2005. By achieving this level of success Joe and Linda are in the top 1% of all Realtors in the Nation. Dedication to clients is the main reason Joe and Linda have been such a success in what they do. They built their success on four guiding principles: Integrity, knowledge of the market, understanding the needs of clients and old fashioned hard work. When asked how they measure success they replied “It isn’t by the awards or prestige that has come from a career of helping people. We measure our success by our referrals and repeat business. Our performance is a direct reflection of the person who referred us and it makes us work harder. It means we di … d a great job for our clients and they are rewarding us by passing our name along. It is the best compliment one can receive. We want you keep their confidence and trust.” Originally from Chicago, Joe and Linda and their two daughters moved to The Valley in the early 1980’s.

Like many of the Valley’s transplants, they fell in love with Arizona and never wanted to go back. Their interest in real estate stemmed from a love of sales and their own experiences building, buying and selling homes. Because they have been long time residents, it is easy for Joe and Linda to be credible in representing the Valley lifestyle, schools, amenities, subdivisions, golfing communities and local happenings.“Not everyone in the world is fortunate enough to work in a field they love. We don’t consider real estate as a job, it is a way of life.” Together, they share a business philosophy based on helping people get what they want, whether buying or selling. They greatly enjoy the challenges posed by each client, and give their undivided attention, providing the highest standard of service. This commitment to customer satisfaction has turned most of their transactions into lifelong relationships.”“In residential real estate, you are working with a very large asset and a lot of emotion. At the end of the day or at the end of the business relationship, we know we’ve been successful if we’ve been able to deliver what we promised. We develop a very close relationship with our clients, and are also able to remain objective. We step back and be that voice of reason.”

As listing agents they have a personalized marketing plan to accommodate each client. This plan gives sellers the opportunity to get the maximum value for their property in the least amount of time. The Szabo Group’s website provides a full sense of Joe and Linda’s marketing and sales accomplishments, as well as their utilization of the most current and up to date technologies available to Real Estate Professionals. Here one can find information about the Valley, virtual tours and home listings. “We advertise 24 hours a day, seven days a week”. Success in today’s market is through speed and service and the Internet is a great pro-active tool to accomplish this. Although the Internet is great for the consumer, our clients agree that our strong negotiating skills, experience and extensive knowledge of the Real Estate Market are assets one can’t find on the Internet. It will never replace the person to person contact of an agents expertise.

When representing Buyers, Joe and Linda’s success has stemmed from a keen intuition and vast market knowledge. As described by many of their clients, they really listen to their clients and understand their needs. Being a better listener than talker is of prime importance. They are tireless and tenacious and create a high level of trust when they take care of you, striving to find the highest quality property in the best location at the best value for each client.Joe and Linda offer first class service and always follow their motto Building Lifelong Relationships One Client At A Time. “We strive to establish a relationship based on integrity and reliability in each word and action we take”.