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Regina Rodriguez Broker Associate CENTURY 21 Committed To Results Sellers’ Package About Me I am a dedicated professional intent on providing my customers with the best service possible. I am a licensed real estate Broker Associate and have had my real estate license since 2005. I attend education classes yearly and continually keep updated with ways to better serve my customers. As a result, I have earned the following designations: Graduate REALTOR® Institute Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist Transnational Referral Certification Certified International Property Specialist My dedication to my customers and strong work ethic has allowed me to be awarded the distinction of being a Multi-Million Producer I am proud to say I sold over 80 homes last year! Marketing Plan I will: Provide you with an in depth comparative market analysis and price your home competitively Offer staging advice Have your home professionally photographed I will submit your home to Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Submit your listing to realtor.com, Zillow and Trulia Feature your home on our agency’s website Develop a comprehensive list of features and benefits of your property for agents to share with potential buyers Contact buyer leads, other agents and past clients to let them know about your house to get the word of mouth flowing Hold open houses and advertise your home in the Daily Sun As a designated agent for Dave Ramsey, all prospective buyers will be informed of your property Present and review all offers with you Assist you through the closing period Present your check at closing! Tips For Getting Started The key to selling your home quickly and at the right price is in preparing it appropriately. Here are some tips to help you get started. Give home a though cleaning Oil door hinges, tighten doorknobs Have carpets professionally cleaned, or replaced if damaged Repair dripping faucets and leaky toilets Replace all burned-out light bulbs and clean all light fixtures Repair defective light switches Get rid of clutter both inside and out Cut and edge grass Trim hedges and weed gardens Paint, fix or wash railings, steps, storm windows, screens, and doors Clean out the gutters Wash the windows Tidy up the garage Paint, wash and fix garage doors and windows Touch up all interior paint Here are some helpful tips for showing your home Keep pets out of the house. Either take them with you or keep them penned in the yard or garage. Put away items in the yard like garden tools, bicycles, and toys. Make sure your home is well lit. Remove clutter from tables and shelves. Less clutter creates the illusion of a larger space. Keep money, prescription drugs, and other valuables out of view. Add a ground up lemon to the garbage disposal to give the kitchen a fresh smell. Open shades and curtains to let in light. Keep radios and TV off—although oftentimes soft music in the background is a nice touch What to ask other agents? If you are talking to other Realtors, here are a few suggested questions you may want to ask to help you make your decision: 1. How long have you been selling real estate in this area? 2. Do you specialize in any particular area or client type? 3. Are you a full-time Realtor? 4. How do you customize the selling process for your clients? 5. What does your Marketing Plan look like? 6. How do you keep your sellers informed during the process? 7. How do you handle the details of your transactions? You Deserve the Best! What happens when you receive an offer on your house? Once you as the seller signs the contract, you typically do not have an opportunity to terminate the transaction. For this reason, it is critical that you clearly understand – and are in agreement with – the final terms of the contract. It is my job as your listing agent to explain the terms of the contract and all the implications associated with those terms. I will help you plan and negotiate adjustments as needed. Once an offer is written, the transaction agent will deliver this offer to me. Some will prefer to present their offer in person; others will deliver it via email or fax. Regardless of how the offer is received, you and I need to review the contract. Typically, your time limit for response is anywhere from several hours to several days; I can advise you as to whether the allotted time is reasonable for the current market. When reviewing the offer, some of the key points you’ll want to consider are: Purchase price Financing - Down payment amount / percentage Type of loan (conventional, FHA, VA) Closing cost requests Inspection clauses Hazardous materials (asbestos, lead-based paint) House Sewer Line Septic / drain field Well Closing date Buyer’s possession date As a seller, you have three options upon receipt of the offer. 1. Accept the offer as written. 2. Counter the offer on those terms and conditions which are not acceptable to you. 3. Do not respond to the offer. Acceptance of the offer as written puts buyer and seller in a position of ―mutual acceptance‖, and is the trigger for counting the days for the purposes of deadlines. A counteroffer from the seller to the buyer allows the buyer a specified period of time to accept the seller’s offer, after which point the offer expires with no contractual obligation on the part of either the buyer or the seller. Upon receipt of a counteroffer from the seller, a buyer has the same options as those available to the seller when reviewing the original offer – acceptance of the offer as written, a counteroffer to the other party, or a decision not to respond to the offer. The number of counteroffers made between buyer and seller are limited only by the interest of the parties to continue to negotiate toward an agreement. Not responding at all to an offer is always an option, although one not often seen. Typically, a lack of response indicates a feeling on the seller’s part that the offer is simply too low in price, or too unacceptable on some other term, to merit attention. I will provide guidance as you review offers, and can assist you in determining if the terms and conditions offered are appropriate for your marketplace. Ultimately, you will be in a position to determine the response to the buyer that will get your home sold on mutually agreeable terms. Once we have a mutually agreed-upon offer, I will provide you with a ―pending-to-close outline.to help us all stay on track. Frequently Asked Questions Here are some of the most often asked questions I receive from sellers. What is a “Listing Agreement”? A listing agreement‖ is a document which lays out the contractual terms between the seller and the agent who will be listing the property. Who pays the transaction agent working with buyer? The seller is responsible for paying commission for both the listing agent and the transaction agent. Commissions are typically paid only at closing, out of the proceeds of the sale of your home. What is a transaction agent? A transaction agent provides a limited form of representation to a buyer, a seller, or both in a real estate transaction but does not represent either in a fiduciary capacity or as a single agent. The duties of the real estate licensee in this limited form of representation include the following: (a) Dealing honestly and fairly; (b) Accounting for all funds; (c) Using skill, care, and diligence in the transaction; (d) Disclosing all known facts that materially affect the value of residential real property and are not readily observable to the buyer; (e) Presenting all offers and counteroffers in a timely manner, unless a party has previously directed the licensee otherwise in writing; (f) Limited confidentiality, unless waived in writing by a party. This limited confidentiality will prevent disclosure that the seller will accept a price less than the asking or listed price, that the buyer will pay a price greater than the price submitted in a written offer, of the motivation of any party for selling or buying property, that a seller or buyer will agree to financing terms other than those offered, or of any other information requested by a party to remain confidential How does an agent figure out the asking price? I will do what is a Current Market Analysis or CMA on your home. This typically includes an evaluation of recently sold homes in your neighborhood that share similar attributes to your home. It will also include information specific to the market trends in your area. How will an agent market my home? Every Realtor has their own unique style for marketing a home which is why I have included a detailed Marketing Plan. Can’t I just sell my house by myself? Of course. Historically, many sellers sold as For Sale By Owners (FSBOs). Back in the day, buyers would get in their cars and drive around for hours on end to locate a property. With the advent of the internet, Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are the ultimate source of property information. However, MLS sites are available only to the real estate agents who subscribe to them. Having your home listed by a real estate agent vastly increases your visibility in the marketplace. According to the National Association of Realtors, homes sold by owners sold at an average of 16% less than those listed with a Realtor. Thank You! Thank you for taking the time to preview my qualifications and marketing plan. As with all relationships, communication is key. So please contact me with any questions or concerns throughout the selling process and I pledge to you that I will be responsive and proactive in my communication with you. I look forward to working with you and my track record allows me to confidently say that you will be impressed by my dedication and work ethic! Regina Rodriguez

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The best Realtor in town, that is what was shared with me just the other day! It is our pleasure to make sure we make a difference when representing our clients whether you are the buyer or seller. When you are looking for someone to work with on an investment of this size, you need someone who will listen to you and care about your needs. Crystal McCall and our McCall Group of incredible professionals have an excellent reputation for meeting and exceeding our client's expectations. Our knowledge and experience is why when listing properties we will bring more money to you at the table and when buying we make sure you get a fantastic deal. Win Win for all!! WE are in Homelights TOP 1% Realtors for taking great care of our clients!!! Professional Experience Crystal has been a licensed Realtor since 1980. She has worked as a Realtor Consultant and has owned her own Real Estate company in Ocala. Currently, Crystal is one of the areas most experienced Real Estate consultants offering over 38 years of knowledge and experience in the industry. Professional Education and Designations A graduate of University of Florida, she is also a Graduate of the Real Estate Institute (GRI) . She has received the designations of Certified Residential Specialist (CRS); International Luxury Society and Certified Real Estate Broker (CRB) after attending numerous classes and seminars which offered her countless contacts and hours of information. The latest designations that she has received are Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR). She is currently a member of Women's Council of Realtors. Crystal is also a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. She is also currently the only agent in the Ocala and Summerfield/The Villages area designated as a Keller Williams Luxury and Global Property Specialist dealing with clients from all over the world.

I have been a resident of Lakeland since childhood, & I am still very proud to call this quaint town, “home.” Originally born in Bangkok, Thailand, my family & I immigrated to the United States in 1978. I graduated Lake Gibson High School in 1992. Go Braves! Growing up an avid sports fan, I enjoy basketball, tennis & especially football. You’ll find me watching the Miami Dolphins game every weekend, willing them to a hopeful victory & with any luck, an eventual Super Bowl Championship. I went on to complete my studies at the University of South Florida in Tampa, where I resided for a short time, earning a BS in Business Administration – Finance. Go Bulls! Ultimately finding my way back home to Lakeland, I now enjoy an exciting career in real estate where I can help friends with their real estate needs & meet new people everyday. I believe that cultivating true relationships & forming strong bonds is critical to happiness and success in business and in life. If you would like to talk ab

Berkshire Hathaway is a well-known name in the Real Estate industry. Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Properties Group is a locally owned and operated one stop shop for all of your home needs. Whether you are buying, selling, renting or you have a portfolio of homes we have an agent that can assist you with everything. We currently have over 20 offices throughout the Tampa Bay and Central Florida areas.

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James was born in Miami, Florida and moved to Central Florida in 1980. He began in the business of real estate as an investor buying and selling everything from low income properties to luxury homes. James then made the decision to transition from Investor to Agent as he enjoyed working with people to achieve their goal of home ownership. James has an extensive background in residential real estate working with buyers and sellers and is an expert in short sales, foreclosures, and investment properties. One of his strongest assets is his ability to negotiate the hardest deals while authoring contracts that cover every detail and all while offering the greatest level of protection to clients. James is also a graphic designer, web designer, photographer, and videographer who uses these skills to help market and sell all of CENTURY 21 Alton Clark listings. As a result of having these skills, James is able to provide services to all sellers that would otherwise only receive them if they were selling a multi-million dollar home. James graduated from the University of Central Florida with both a Bachelors & Masters Degree Suma Cum Laude. He’s an avid sportsman who enjoys baseball, golf, hunting, and fishing. He’s the proud father of two beautiful children and is married to the love of his life who just so happens to be his real estate partner, Christine Clark.

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When you work with me, you are not just getting one person, you are getting an entire support staff that work hard to ensue you get the very best service. I am very proud of our achievement of consistently being ranked in the top 100 Realtors in Marion County. We believe our strategy for marketing real estate is so successful because it is built on values of integrity and a strong commitment to excellence. Underlying all of our marketing techniques is a commitment to accurate representation of the real estate market. Correctly interpreting market trends and evaluations of property requires a constant dedication and daily examination of sales activity. We set aside time each day to be sure our team is up to date on what''s happening in the real estate market. A strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail is another important ingredient of my success. Because there are so many aspects to the sale and closing of real properties, I have initiated a system to ensure better sales and smoother closing of contracts by having my staff focus on specific areas. Operating in this way provides superior service for our clients and a higher percentage of successful sales and closings. The "Pittas Team" is made up of four full time personnel. Each member of the Team brings expertise to the transaction; listing agents, buyers agents, closing coordinator, and client services; all ensure that your transaction goes smoothly. Family values and traditions are always a key to building relationships of trust. My Grandfather established CRI Realty Corp (also know as Clotfelter Realty), 4 decades ago when MarionCounty was mostly farmland. My Father Richard Clotfelter continued with the company, upholding my Grandfather''s commitment to honesty and integrity. My husband and I are pleased to have the opportunity service our community as RE/MAX ALLSTARS REALTY. We continue our commitment to maintain our family values as we represent you in your very important Real Estate transaction. If you choose the Pittas Team, to buy or sell, I will guarantee you personal service with knowledge and professionalism. We look forward to serving you and appreciate every opportunity to offer assistance with all of your real estate needs.

Carolyn Biddle is a real estate agent with Balistreri Realty in Ocala, Florida and has been in the real estate business for 20 years. Carolyn's coverage area includes Ocala, The Villages, Silver Springs, Belleview, Dunnellon, Mount Dora, Leesburg, Tavares and surrounding areas.

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Don Bell is a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics. Don is consistently one of the top producing agents in his office in dollar volume and the number of transactions closed annually. Don has helped 850 families with buying or selling their home in the past 17 years. He also has a broker’s level license. DON HOLDS THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS: Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) – The ABR designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded by the Real Estate BUYER’S AGENT Council (REBAC), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS, to real estate practitioners who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria. Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) – As proven leaders in residential real estate, CRS agents are in the top 4 percent of agents in the country. They offer years of experience, have demonstrated success and will give the advice to help you make smart decisions about buying and selling your home. Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) – Is the only designation specifically designed to serve property owners and buyers over 50 years of age. SRES designees demonstrate requisite knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through the major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling a home. Don has advanced training in areas such as business planning, real estate investing, marketing, advanced listing strategies, and technology. The real estate market is tough, fast-paced and competitive, but with an agent like Don Bell by your side, buying or selling your home becomes an enjoyable experience. Don’s commitment to honesty, hard work, and excellent service is the foundation of his success and has helped him become one of the Daytona Beach area’s top-selling real estate agents. His desire to continually improve his service and willingness to go the extra mile to get something done are what set him apart. These qualities have helped him develop a loyal client base and referral network.

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Brandie has been a full time REALTOR® for more than 20 years, closing thousands of transactions in Central Florida and leading our market in closed volume for the past 10 years combined. Trust her experience! Brandie is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, holds a degree in business management, is an ICF certified business coach, and stays actively involved in her family's church, school and sports activities, and in local outreach efforts in the community. Top-ranked agent in the region every year since 2013 No. 1 Producing Team in region every year since 2013 Highest number of closed transactions in region every year since 2013 Honor Society Member since 2008 Selected Top Real Estate Professional by Orlando Family Magazine Entrepreneur of the Year award Realtor of the Year award by Women's Council of Realtors

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Jennifer De Vivo a Realtor and leader of the De Vivo Real Estate Team located in the heart of Downtown Orlando. Jennifer and her team serve Seminole, Orange and Osceola Counties and offers the full services of a real estate brokerage company in a unique and personalized way. Our approach is to guide and coach you through the real estate process by developing a personalized strategic plan that will guarantee your success in achieving your dreams and goals. Whether you are a first time buyer or seasoned investor expect to be impressed. We know that the amount of real estate related information on the web is staggering. Our team will coach and advise you through today's ever changing markets and regulations buy pulling on her 15+ years of comprehensive experience while making your journey as fun and stress free as possible. Jennifer De Vivo's real estate advice and commentary has been featured in MSNBC, Forbes Online, Investopedia's Financial Edge, and Orlando Realtor Magazine. Her past experience spans residential real estate, commercial construction, and international business brokerage. If you are looking for more than just an agent and are ready to go to the next level in your real estate goals and dreams contact Jennifer and her team today!