Tampa Realtors

Why Use a Buyer’s Real Estate Agent? Tampa, Fl

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As a Tampa Realtor one of the most common questions I’m asked by buyers is “who pays the commission?” A Buyer’s Agent is compensated by splitting the Selling Agent’s commission, so it cost you nothing. So what does a Buyer’s Agent actually do, and why do I need one? A well accomplished Realtor will be … Continue reading Why Use a Buyer’s Real Estate Agent? Tampa, Fl

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Prudential Tropical Realty Achieves Huge Increase In Sales In Tampa Bay Area!

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If you had to choose a Realtor to buy or list a home you’d want to know how and why the company and their agents are successful, right? The best way is to research the company’s stats, ask friends for recommendations, search the internet for Realtor’s testimonials, and look at what tools the brokerage has to … Continue reading Prudential Tropical Realty Achieves Huge Increase In Sales In Tampa Bay Area!

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Good and Not So Good Realtors-Do You Know How To Find Them?

Why use a Realtor, aren’t they all the same? Did you know Eighty-five percent of sellers were assisted by a real estate agent when selling their home, according to NAR Research, and 79 percent of buyers purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker. Top Realtors should be experts in their field, whether … Continue reading Good and Not So Good Realtors-Do You Know How To Find Them?

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Chase Bank Offering Cash Incentives To Sell As A Short Sale

Did you see the report on Tampa’s Fox News today?  One homeowner was offered 30K in cash to sell their home as a short sale. If you received a letter from Chase Bank offering you an incentive to list your home as a short sale you will need a Certified Property Distressed Property Expert Agent. … Continue reading Chase Bank Offering Cash Incentives To Sell As A Short Sale

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South Tampa Real Estate Agent Cashes in Big on Blog

March 31, 2011 South Tampa real estate agent cashes in big on blog. By Mark Puente, Times Staff Writer Five years after starting her website, a Realtor says it’s now the backbone of her business. Rae Catanese started a real estate blog in 2006, never expecting that the website would drive 85 percent of her … Continue reading South Tampa Real Estate Agent Cashes in Big on Blog

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Tampa Real Estate Team Wins Top Sales Award-Prudential South Tampa

Rae Catanese and Michelle Jordan, Realtors with Prudential Tropical Realty in South Tampa, close $2.215 million in sales for the fourth quarter, giving them the top agent sales award for the team of two. This is a lot to handle considering the Current Median Home Price (2010 Q3) in Tampa Bay was $131,300 versus $177,100 … Continue reading Tampa Real Estate Team Wins Top Sales Award-Prudential South Tampa

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Listing Your Home? Why Your Realtor Should Be Tech Savvy

By: Rae Catanese, Realtor in Tampa, Fl The Future of Real Estate Marketing….The Tampa Real Estate Industry has seen many changes in the last few years.  Over 85% of home buyers and sellers use the Internet to start their research.  Therefore, it is essential for Real Estate Agents to be tech savvy, using social media, blogs and viral … Continue reading Listing Your Home? Why Your Realtor Should Be Tech Savvy

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10 Questions to Ask a Listing Agent when Selling your Home

Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR Rae Catanese, Realtor-Tampa, Fl - The Tampa Real Estate Insider Blog  1.  How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job? (While experience is no guarantee of skill, real estate, like many other professions, is mostly learned on the job.) 2. What is your … Continue reading 10 Questions to Ask a Listing Agent when Selling your Home

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Prudential Tropical Realty- Ranked Top 2 Brokerage firm Tampa, Fl

There are many Real Estate Broker’s to work for in the Tampa Bay area. When I decided to join Prudential Tropical Realty back in 2004, I interviewed with all the major firms and decided that Prudential offered their agents the most tools, training and support to grow my business.  Here we are in 2010, when … Continue reading Prudential Tropical Realty- Ranked Top 2 Brokerage firm Tampa, Fl

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Who's following The Tampa Real Estate Insider Blog? Tampa, Fl

Today has been an exciting day for us!  It looks like all the social media efforts and blogging about the Tampa Real Estate Market is finally paying off after 3 years. Channel 10 ABC Action News called today regarding a story they are doing on short sales in the Tampa Bay area.  They are also … Continue reading Who's following The Tampa Real Estate Insider Blog? Tampa, Fl

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How to know if you are ready to buy a home!

If you are a first time home buyer you probably have a lot of questions on how to buy a home, and if it is the best decision for you and your family.  As a Buyer’s Real Estate agent, I would be more than happy to answer any other questions you may have about the … Continue reading How to know if you are ready to buy a home!

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