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Amendment 3 Has Me Asking County Government One Simple Question: Where’s My Commission?
Amendment 3 Has Me Asking County Government One Simple Question: Where’s My Commission? I’ve been selling real estate in Tampa Bay since 1991, and Amendment 3 has me asking county government a question I probably should have asked years ago. Where’s my commission? When I help an investor buy a prope
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER TURNS 60?
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER TURNS 60? When I started selling real estate in 1991, the typical first time homebuyer was in their late 20s. Today, the median age of a first time homebuyer is 40 years old. Think about that for a minute. We have pushed the American Dream of homeownership
Greedy Realtors? Let’s Call Bullshit Bullshit.
Greedy Realtors? Let’s Call Bullshit Bullshit. Ever since Florida Realtors announced its support for Amendment 3, I've watched people go online and make the same tired accusation: “Of course Realtors support Amendment 3. They just want to sell more houses and make more commissions.” Come on. Let's c
Using a Realtor Is Optional. Property Taxes Aren’t.
Using a Realtor Is Optional. Property Taxes Aren’t. Since Florida Realtors announced its support for Amendment 3, I've watched the same accusation pop up over and over again: “Of course Realtors support it. They just want to sell more houses and make more commissions.” I'm getting pretty tired of he
The Real Doomsday Scenario: What Happens If Amendment 3 Does NOT Pass?
The Real Doomsday Scenario: What Happens If Amendment 3 Does NOT Pass? For months, local government officials across Florida have warned voters about what could happen if Amendment 3 passes. They talk about budget shortfalls, reduced services and financial hardship for cities and counties. But after
The REAL and RE/MAX Merger is Big, But the Agent Still Matters Most
The Real RE/MAX Merger: You Still Have to Do the Work The merger between Real Broker and RE/MAX is unquestionably big news for the real estate industry. But will joining the right brokerage suddenly turn a struggling real estate agent into a successful one? No. It will not. Real’s acquisition of RE/
The Word Nobody in Real Estate Wants to Say Out Loud.... Commission
The Word Nobody in Real Estate Wants to Say Out Loud.... Commission What Tampa Bay Home Sellers Should Compare Before Choosing a Listing Agent Say the word commission in a room full of real estate agents and watch everybody get uncomfortable. Since the commission lawsuits and the National Associatio
How to Choose the Best Realtor in Tampa When Buying or Selling a Home
How to Choose the Best Realtor in Tampa When Buying or Selling a Home A practical Tampa buyer and seller guide from Vincent Arcuri If you search online for the best Realtor in Tampa, you will find plenty of billboards, paid advertisements, rankings, team websites and social media profiles all maki
Florida Homeowners Need Shoes, but Government Bought a Ferrari
As a real estate agent, I see people struggling with the cost of homeownership every day. When I began selling real estate in Tampa in 1991, the average home sold for approximately $89,000, and Florida’s homestead exemption was $25,000. That exemption represented a meaningful portion of the value of