dino - I wish you the very best of luck in finding a property that suits your needs. It's a tough market right now in that there isn't a whole lot to...
Common Sense - I think perhaps you should take a minute to go back and read your own inital post to this conversation thread. You definitely did not ...
Common Sense - Ed does make a valid point about your initial posting to this thread. You didn't ask me any questions or ask for me to support my comm...
Common Sense - I am always happy and willing to explain fully my reasoning behind statements I make. There have been requests at times for posts to b...
Common Sense - I have no doubt that the Realtor who wrote in a newsletter that listing prices are increasing faster than selling prices is correct. T...
skim off the top - the $$ you say go to your Realtor actually get split four different ways, as previously discussed, so no ONE Realtor is getting the...
Actually Ed, in my first response I stated clearly that I do discount my commission rate for repeat buyers/sellers. It's a business decision that is ...
Uhoh, Ed, now you went and done it! That's quite a target you just painted on your backside! lol Since commissions are ostensibly paid by the s...
Less work? I wish! I work 7 days a week all year around, holidays included, and all hours of the day and night, whatever is needed. Buyers I work w...
Shipmunk - did you see the Ad today on this website for the company seeking a captain for a Catamaran snorkel cruise/tour operation? Do you have a ca...
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Promoguy - yes, actually selling the same house for more $$ today usually does cost more than selling it for less a couple years ago. Sellers with ho...
The increase in prices on STX has been driven largely by baby-boomers buying vacation and retirement homes. They are not the primary force behind the...
Autumn - Glad to hear you're finally on your way back! The best day for me to meet for lunch would be Monday the 23rd. I look forward to catching up...
promoguy - if you do the math on Bob's example... When the property sold for $300K, the Realtors received $18K total commission and the seller re...
STXBob - what you actually point out is that as the cost of living goes up, Realtors salaries go up commensurate with the increase in the housing mark...
Yes, the market on STX is very hot. The inventory is so limited that it is very much a seller's market. Prices are rising, no dropping. Our market ...
It depends on the overall situation. When I work with investors who are buying and selling multiple properties, the commission is discounted to them ...
definitely make a comprehensive list and give it to your property manager ASAP. Hopefully you have one (and the landlord) who try to make things righ...
we have one of these through Cingular and it was a Godsend while on the sailboat the past couple of weeks. We should continue to have service through...
STXBob - good point! Lots of people complain about the process of getting all their utilities turned on, setting up the PO Box, etc. but those issues...
You may also get lucky and meet someone soon after you arrive who would be willing to let you camp in their yard or on property they own. Just make s...
DL - I think that most people interested in moving to the islands don't start off with "being insulated from locals" on their list of requirements for...
Diesel is more likely to be readily available on STX even following hurricanes. There is always Jet Fuel available and with a little oil additive you...
you might try calling the private high schools. The office staff is likely to be able to put you in touch with a few students who babysit in differen...