Category: bonitaesterorealtors
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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. REALTOR® Family Designation Programs The…
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Consumer Guide to Written Buyer Agreements: What You Need to Know
Credit to NAR for the Original Article – Original Article: Click Here When you’re in the market for a new home, working with a real estate professional who is a REALTOR® ensures you’re partnering with someone committed to your best interests. Starting August 17, 2024, it’s mandatory for REALTORS® to have a written buyer agreement with…
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Court Rules
“Licensee Emails Do Not Create a Contract” It has happened to you: You have a listing. Another agent emails you a written offer on a FR/BAR form signed by the buyer comes in at, say, $600,000. You speak to your sellers, and they say they will not accept less than $650,000. You communicate this in…
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2025 Legislative Wins: Key Real Estate Policy Changes for Bonita Springs-Estero Realtors
Florida’s 2025 legislative session brought significant victories for Realtors and property owners. Here’s a breakdown of the most important new laws – and what they mean for the Bonita Springs and Estero real estate market. Greater Condo Transparency and Buyer Protections (HB 913) What changed: A new law boosts transparency in condominium transactions. Condo associations…
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5 Essential Steps for Home Buyers to Safeguard Their Real Estate Investments
1. Engage a Real Estate Attorney: Real estate transactions can often be complicated and fraught with potential legal hurdles. This is where the expertise of a seasoned real estate attorney becomes invaluable. They provide guidance through the complex legal processes, ensure the title transition is smooth and lawful, provide advice on disclosures from associations and…
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Advertise with Bonita Springs Estero REALTORS®
Make our members your customers! For more information please call the Bonita Springs Estero REALTORS® office at 239-992-6771. Bonita Springs Estero REALTORS® Lobby Loop Website Advertising For more information, please contact Kevin Weinkauff at 239-992-6771 or email Kevin@bonitaesterorealtors.com Advertise on our Weekly Email Blasts IDX Search Page Bonita Springs Estero REALTORS® Quarterly Magazine
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Four Great Reasons to Affiliate with REALTORS®
*Sources: Bureau of Economic Analysis; NAR; NAHB Macroeconomic Advisors, Census And if those reasons weren’t enough! B.E.A.R. has Over 800 More Reasons to be an Affiliate Member, check out these:
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Before You List: The Home Repairs That Actually Matter
Selling your home can feel like prepping for a final exam you didn’t know was coming. Suddenly, every crack, creak, and cosmetic quirk feels like it might tank the sale. But the truth is, not everything needs fixing. Buyers aren’t walking in with a magnifying glass—they’re looking for confidence, not perfection. If you pick the…
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Hometown Heroes Program is Now LIVE!
What is it & Who can apply? We have some exciting news to share to all our nurses, firefighters, law enforcement, teachers, veterans and the close to 50 additional service careers that are the backbone to our Floridian way of life. Thanks to the efforts from Florida Realtors® and the legislative power of RPAC, “Florida…
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Understanding Interior Design
“How to Best Showcase a Property from an Expert” As a professional realtor you wear multiple hats – however, interior designer may not be one that you are comfortable with. When showing a house to a prospective buyer, your client will automatically, and subconsciously, try to envision themselves living in the space with their belongings,…