Selling Property in The Bahamas

If you have ever wondered how best to sell your property in The Bahamas this article is for you! The first step is to locate a quality company and an experienced agent with a proven track record. I recommend interviewing at least 3 agents so that you can be assured that their marketing plan is a sound one, that the agent understands the market and knows how to price your property correctly to achieve the desired results and that your personality and goals are aligned.

To research companies and agents, type in "Bahamas Real Estate" in Google and review the results. The companies that are listed at the top of the search are generally the ones that can deliver the best exposure for your property. Second, make sure the agent is a member of The Bahamas Real Estate Association and, more importantly, a member of the Bahamas MLS to ensure that they market both to prospective buyers as well as those who deal with prospective buyers, other agents in the market. Lastly, it would be wise to choose a company brand that will be recognized easily by the market you are trying to attract.

I am a licensed broker with RE/MAX Paradise Realty, a CRS designee, a member of The Bahamas MLS and I sit on The Board of Directors of The Bahamas Real Estate Association. I have a proven track record in dealing with international and local clients and my experience, vast network of contacts and keen understanding of the market will ensure that you get the quality of service you deserve.

Call me if you need help selling your Bahamas Real Estate. I look forward to speaking with you soon!

Timing is Everything....Especially in The Bahamas!

While much of the investing world sits on the sidelines and waits for the real estate market to turn around, the opportunities for second home ownership in The Bahamas are really heating up! Activity for the first quarter of 2010 has surpassed all of our expectations and, as a result, many of the right priced properties are being bought creating a much more balanced supply and demand situation.

The government really encourages foreign investment and the process is not as daunting as one may think. The first thing to do is find a quality real estate professional, someone with experience and one that you can trust. This will help you in not only locating the right purchasing opportunities, but assisting you in being referred to the right attorney for your conveyance and title work as well as the right lenders should you require financing. The RIGHT real estate professional should be able to answer all of your questions, put your mind at ease and make the adventure of purchasing your very own piece of paradise a truly rewarding experience. It is not uncommon to become friends for life with your real estate agent!

If the thought of investing in a foreign country makes you uneasy, give me a call! I talk to people everyday about the beauty of The Bahamas, the excellent investment opportunities and relaxed way of life I have come to love. I am always here and ready to assist wherever possible.

Contact me for more information on investment opportunities in The Bahamas.

RE/MAX Paradise Realty Brokers & Agents Receive Awards

On March 1st, thousands of RE/MAX real estate agents from around the world descended upon Orlando, Florida to attend the annual RE/MAX International Convention to learn, network and enjoy the unique energy generated at the annual gatherings.

The Convention offered educational classes, seminars to help improve and promote business, a trade show, and most importantly great networking opportunities between RE/MAX agents. There was also the annual awards banquet honoring top producing agents and offices.

Principal Broker of RE/MAX Paradise Realty, Craig Pinder, who was awarded the 100% Club Award for sales performance in 2009, said he was “very pleased to receive the award” and he would continue to “take RE/MAX Paradise Realty to the next level of customer satisfaction.”

RE/MAX Paradise Realty’s Zack Bonczek, broker and sales manager, and Jennifer Higgs, broker, both received Executive Club awards for their sales performance and achievement in 2009.

“it is extremely important to attend these annual conferences so that brokers and agents can learn new skills and techniques that will ultimately better serve our clients” said Mr. Bonczek. “RE/MAX is unmatched when it comes to educating its members and giving them the tools to be the best.”

Mrs. Higgs agreed and said "We learned a lot and had fun meeting wonderful people from all over the world. It was inspiring to see how many agents have soared to the top through RE/MAX. We’ll definitely be in Las Vegas next year."

Education was front and center throughout the week. Tip-filled sessions on social media, marketing, technology and other relevant topics were held each day. “It was wonderful, a lot of very useful information,” said a former agent, Nassau sales associate of RE/MAX Paradise Realty. “We’re excited to get back to our office to practice what we learned.”

Frank Knowles, RE/MAX Paradise Realty’s agent in Hope Town, Abaco, said that he “thoroughly enjoyed meeting and learning from such a vast network of realtors, especially from RE/MAX Cayman agents who we share a lot of similarities with.”

RE/MAX is a global franchise of more than 6,800 independently owned and operated offices in 70 different countries and nearly 100,000 agents.

RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger. From a single office in Denver, Colorado, RE/MAX has grown to be a global network of nearly 100,000 sales associates in more than 75 countries. RE/MAX was honoured as the leading real estate franchise in the “2009 Franchise Times Top 200.” No one sells more than RE/MAX!

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Priced to Sell; Choosing the right Bahamas Real Estate Agent for You

You have been thinking and rethinking whether you should put your house on the market and you have now decided that it is the right time for you to sell your Bahamas real estate.

The first thing you should do is contact a local real estate agent to assist you. “Who do I call?” you may ask. Well you need to find an estate agent that you will get along with. Pick an agent that is going to look out for your best interests and not just an agent who wants another listing under their belt.

Opening the telephone directory and randomly choosing a real estate agent is literally the ‘blind’ approach. You need to select an estate agent that will gel with you, an agent that you feel comfortable with and one that you can trust.

The first place you should look for a real estate agent is in your group of contacts; your family, your friends, your business partners, your co-workers, your friends friends etc. If you do not know an estate agent personally, ask your group of contacts; they probably have had dealings with an agent and can point you in the right direction whilst also informing you of agents or company’s not to have any dealings with.

After you have done some research on the agents and their respective companies, and narrowed the list down to about three or four agents, it is time to interview them. Arrange interviews with each agent so that you can find out who the best agent and company is to potentially market your property. As the agents are asking you questions on your home you can ask them questions on their experience, their respective real estate company, and what homes are selling for in your neighbourhood. If the agent is prepared they will be able to give you some information on themselves and their realty company. After each of the agents have left your property you will have a better feel on who they are and who they represent.

The estate agents at RE/MAX Paradise Realty are fully trained and prepared to list your home for sale. We offer information and statistics to help you in choosing us to represent you and your property, but we are not interested in getting a listing just to have it in our database. We are dedicated on listing your home at the right market price.

Listing your home with the right market price will benefit you. Rather than listing your home at an inflated rate and having it sit on the market for months or even years, reduce your asking price to the right market level. This will ensure your home is in front of more eyes which in turn will result in a quicker and more successful transaction.

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