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Condominium Changes
On May 26th, 2022 – Florida Legislature passed senate bill 4D (“SB 4D”) as a response to the recent disaster of the building collapse in Surfside, Florida. With the new bill comes multiple condominium laws which aim at raising the building safety measures going forward. Roof Repair Measures The first new safety measure comes in…
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Designations and Certifications
Want to earn more? Earning one or more designations continues to make a difference in REALTOR® earnings. Based on 2013 NAR survey data, the median income of REALTORS® without a designation was $33,500 and the median income of those with at least one designation was $61,100 – a difference of $27,600! – 2013 NAR Member Profile…
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Elevate Your Impact: Join a Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® Committee in 2025
The Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® (BER) is actively seeking passionate and dedicated members to join its committees for the 2025 term. This is a unique opportunity to influence the direction of our association, contribute to the real estate industry’s growth, and enhance your professional development. Why Join a BER Committee? Committee Opportunities BER offers a diverse…
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Elevate Your Real Estate Portfolio with the BRRRR Strategy
In the dynamic landscape of real estate investment, the BRRRR strategy—buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat—offers a structured approach to building wealth. This method not only enhances property value but also optimizes cash flow, making it a preferred choice for savvy investors. By integrating technology and strategic planning, investors can streamline processes and maximize returns. Leverage…
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Enhancing Safety and Sleep Quality: Minimizing Blue Light Exposure
Ensuring safety is a top priority for real estate agents who often work long hours and face various challenges in their profession. While safety measures typically revolve around physical precautions, it is important to also consider the impact of sleep quality on overall well-being and alertness. Minimizing blue light exposure in the evening can not…
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Ensuring Safety: A Realtor’s Guide to Secure Operations in Real Estate
1. Maintain Constant Communication: For Realtors, maintaining constant communication is crucial to ensure safety. Informing a trustworthy individual, be it a colleague, friend, or family member, about their specific whereabouts can add an extra layer of security, especially when meeting unknown clients or showing isolated properties. By establishing specific check-in times, sharing precise locations, and…
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Flipping Houses in Your Golden Years
Could house flipping be the right retirement project for you? If you’re willing to put in the hard work, take risks, and accept the inevitable challenges that come with house flipping, you could come out on top, as so many other people have done. But before investing your hard-earned money into property flipping, consider these…
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Florida Realtors’ Power Moves: Big Endorsements, Insurance Shake-Ups & A “Fun State” Win
Florida Realtors PAC Endorses Ashley Moody for U.S. Senate Florida Realtors® made a splash at the recent Florida Realtors Annual Convention by formally endorsing U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody in her campaign to retain the Senate seat she currently holds. Moody, formerly Florida’s Attorney General, was appointed to the U.S. Senate by Gov. Ron DeSantis in…
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Forewarn – A New Kind of Realtor Safety Tool
Do you know who you are working with? Being a real estate agent is inherently a very dangerous job. We meet random people at vacant properties and put ourselves in very vulnerable situations for the sake of business and to get people into the homes of their dreams. It’s not fair to assume that everyone…
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Helping Your Parents Navigate Downsizing with Compassion and Clarity
By Amber Ramsey | Learn It For Life There’s something quietly emotional about seeing your parents begin to consider leaving the home they’ve lived in for decades. The walls hold echoes of birthday parties, first days of school, quiet dinners, and holiday traditions. It’s not just a move—it’s a shift in identity, routine, and memory.…