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The contract you sign can affect your outcome in ways you are not likely aware of.
Today's episode provides coaching for both sellers and buyers regarding this critical part of every home sale and purchase. 
As always, you are encouraged to reach out to Steve Martin Homes Group with your questions.

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Steve & Nicole shed much needed light on the mind boggling topic of real estate representation in Florida.

This is a crash course on one of the MOST IMPORTANT topics in Florida Real Estate.  This 25 minute podcast will dramatically improve your understanding and experiences going forward.

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The 2024 national lawsuit against the real estate industry is resulting in the removal of a long standing benefit to our American Military Veterans.   We find that appalling and discuss our immediate solution to this travesty in this episode.  Professional representation has been available to all buyers for decades. It's been paid for by the listing brokerage and wrapped up in the cost of the home that a buyer was purchasing.  That equates to the buyer actually paying for all of the commission in their mortgage or in cash when they bring the money to closing.

Click here for more details on how Steve Martin Homes Group is tackling this issue head on.
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Join Steve Martin Smith and Tony Moore as they discuss the proposed changes in real estate commission structures and the impact on buyers and sellers. Discover why full disclosure is crucial in real estate transactions, understand the value of representation, and stay informed about the evolving landscape of real estate practices. Subscribe now to stay updated on the latest developments!

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Find out why so many Floridians trust Steve Martin Homes Group with their Slice of Florida.  
Platinum Award Winning - Sarasota Area Team. 

Steve Martin Smith ranks #1 within RE/MAX Platinum Realty in both units and dollar value sold from 2020 thru 2023 as reported by the FLORIDA MLS.

Over $100 Million Sold In the Greater Sarasota County Area

Six offices servicing Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. 
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In this first episode of 2024, Steve Martin & Katrina Smith discuss some pros and cons of home staging options.

Real Estate professionals everywhere agree on the value of depersonalizing your property prior to listing it.   Have you ever seen staged homes that obviously had the  personality of the stager/decorator all over it?  Can that actually be counter productive to the sale of your property?

What if a potential buyer or your listing agent need to move some of the furniture to show the potential buyer other layout options?  Will that "staging company" allow you to do that?

These valuable insights and more are included in this episode of the Real Estate Agent Man podcast

Learn more here about our FREE HOME STAGING GUARANTEE

Katrina Smith is a licensed Florida REALTOR® with RE/MAX Platinum Realty and owner of Little Black Dress Home Staging and Detailing.

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Rumble

Written and Performed by: Steve Martin Smith
With Jeff Lusk on Lead Guitar
Copyright 2023

Verse 1

Sunblock on my face and hands

The Back hurts when I get up or down 

That won’t stop me - from living my plans 

My brain thinks that I’m a younger man 

Chorus

Yet I’m 60,  I’d rather golf every day 

60, and live the Florida way                60, I pay my HOA

My neighbors hang out at my place, but

My hot tub is my personal space oh yeah

Verse 2

I’ve got a - fishing boat and cool golf cart

Still love to rock - on my guitar

Well I was daddy and I dug that a lot

But Now I’m grandpa - and grandma’s so hot

Chorus

Yeah I’m 60,  and my hairs gettin’ gray

60 but it’s - still fun to play            60 do you - get what I say?

Guitar Solo

Verse 3

Well Sunblock is on my face and my hands 

And Pickle ball is really outta sight

Past the middle, the middle of life

The dirts below me - I’m a happy man

OUTRO

60 and I like it          Yea I like it       Cuz you can Like it or lump it 

Lump it or like it.          60, 60, 60.         I’m 60 and I like it 

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Jenn comes through again with an excellent real life example of someone using the PACE program.  The Florida PACE program is often suggested as a way to get much needed home improvements.   As with most things in life, you don't know what you don't know.  

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IS IT WORTH GIVING UP 19% OF YOUR SALES PRICE? 

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View the full property listing with photos HERE
2,167 sq ft under air on Claw Lake.
Huge lania with garage increases the total square footage to 3,162
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Leaving In My Chevy
By Steve Martin Smith
Copyright 2023
(Parody of Leaving on a jet Plane, by John Denver)

All my bags are packed, I'm happy to go 
It's time to leave this freaking cold
And sing a tropical parody of this song

My body’s achin’ from slippin on ice
That feeling is not very nice
I want sunshine on my shoulders all year long

Chorus
So kiss off if you’re mad at me - For leaving you in this misery
Or join me now, but hey - it’s time to go
Cuz I’m leaving in my Chevy - This time I’m finally ready
To say goodbye yellow snow

So many skies are only grey
For months they just won’t go away
And freezing slush, well that  just really sucks

So many times I’ve raked the leaves
So many times I’ve had to freeze
So many pot holes make me yell - oh fudge

Repeat chorus

Now’s the time - I start to drive
To where baby boomers come alive
Where 63 is the new 42

At Venice Beach I’ll fit right in
Enjoying sunshine and a swim
Posting selfies to show them off to you

So kiss off if you’re mad at me - For leaving you in this misery
Or join me now, but hey - it’s time to go

Cuz I’m leaving in my Chevy 
Cuz I’m leaving in my Chevy 
Cuz I’m leaving in my Chevy 
Cuz I’m leaving in my Chevy - This time I’m finally ready
To say goodbye yellow snow

All my bags are packed, I'm happy to go 
It's time to leave this freaking cold
And sing a tropical parody of this song

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Top Selling Sarasota Florida RE/MAX Agent, Steve Martin, and Tony Moore from Gulfside Mortgage Services, discuss REAL opportunities for down payment assistance. Not only for low income buyers, but many higher income purchases as well.   The best way to find out if you qualify is to call Gulfside Mortgage at (941) 485-4222.  Ask for The Moore Team and tell them Steve Martin sent you.

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Find out why so many Floridians trust Steve Martin Homes Group with their Slice of Florida.  
Platinum Award Winning - Sarasota Area Team. 

Steve Martin Smith ranks #1 within RE/MAX Platinum Realty in both units and dollar value sold from 2020 thru 2022 as reported by the FLORIDA MLS.

Over $90 Million Sold In the Greater Sarasota County Area

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Steve Martin Smith & Tony Moore talk about the current real estate market in the greater Sarasota County Florida area, along with home mortgage options that you and your loved ones do not want to  miss out on.   Options that help make NOW a great time to buy a home.

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Find out why so many Floridians trust Steve Martin Homes Group with their Slice of Florida. 
Platinum Award Winning - Sarasota Area Team.

Steve Martin Smith ranks #1 within RE/MAX Platinum Realty in both units and dollar value sold from 2020 thru 2022 as reported by the FLORIDA MLS.

Over $90 Million Sold In the Greater Sarasota County Area

Five offices servicing Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties.
Call or Text (941) 894-9800
RE/MAX Platinum Realty

Tony Moore: NMLS #220640

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Understanding Roof Leaks with Bonedry Roofing

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Part Two of what to expect from your Florida Home Inspection.
In this episode we address some things that can go seriously wrong in the inspection process and touch on new construction inspections.
Licensed Florida Inspector Brad Moltrup from Pillar To Post Inspections is our guest for this series.
You may reach Brad at (941) 302-5541

Find out why so many Floridians trust Steve Martin Homes Group with their Slice of Florida. Award Winning, Sarasota Area Agents. #1 Closing RE/MAX Platinum Realty agent for 2020 and 2021.

Five offices servicing Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties.
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Part Two of what to expect from your Florida Home Inspection.
In this episode we address some things that can go seriously wrong in the inspection process and touch on new construction inspections.
Licensed Florida Inspector Brad Moltrup from Pillar To Post Inspections is our guest for this series.
You may reach Brad at (941) 302-5541

Find out why so many Floridians trust Steve Martin Homes Group with their Slice of Florida. Award Winning, Sarasota Area Agents. #1 Closing RE/MAX Platinum Realty agent for 2020 and 2021.

Five offices servicing Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties.
Call or Text (941) 894-9800
RE/MAX Platinum Realty

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Referenced Podcast Episode  with Marc Good "Cool Under Fire" from the STRAIGHT OUTTA COMBAT series.  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7isaFBiL5efhaSCm01eARh

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9 Bedroom, 8 bath, 2 Home - Waterfront Estate in Palm Harbor, Florida. Newly resurfaced heated pool and spa includes a brand new salt water system. Behind this gated private drive is a main house that includes 6 bedrooms and 5 baths. A guest house with 3 beds and 3 baths. The dock with an 11,000 pound boat lift, separate jet ski lift, electric and fresh water plumbing. Garage parking for 6 vehicles with space left over. View this listing at stevemartinhomes.com/listing/mlsid/149/propertyid/N6122183/
The first 30 minutes has corresponding video. The last 8 minutes is audio only.

Find out why so many Floridians trust Steve Martin Homes Group with their Slice of Florida.  Award Winning, Sarasota Area Agents. #1 Closing RE/MAX Platinum Realty agent for 2020 and 2021.

Five offices servicing Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. 
Call or Text (941) 894-9800
RE/MAX Platinum Realty

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Part One of what to expect from your Florida Home Inspection.
In this episode we address how building codes affect a home inspection.
Licensed Florida Inspector Brad Moltrup from Pillar To Post Inspections is our guest for this series. 
You may reach Brad at (941) 302-5541

Find out why so many Floridians trust Steve Martin Homes Group with their Slice of Florida.  Award Winning, Sarasota Area Agents. #1 Closing RE/MAX Platinum Realty agent for 2020 and 2021.

Five offices servicing Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. 
Call or Text (941) 894-9800
RE/MAX Platinum Realty

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With rising interest rates, buyers need to get the best interest rate locked in for as long as possible.  In this Real Estate Agent Man video podcast, Tony Moore and Steve Martin Smith discuss new and great options for buyers in today's Florida real estate market.

Find out why so many Floridians trust Steve Martin Homes Group with their Slice of Florida.  Award Winning, Sarasota Area Agents. #1 Closing RE/MAX Platinum Realty agent for 2020 and 2021.

Five offices servicing Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. 
Call or Text (941) 894-9800
RE/MAX Platinum Realty

Tony Moore: NMLS #220640

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What happens when you want $700,000 for the sale of your condo, but it's only worth $525,000 in the current market?  What do you do?  Well, that's going to be the topic of today's 'Real Life - Real Estate' story.

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Finally - here it is.  The entire song of Real Estate Agent Man.
I wrote this my first year in real estate. However, not a soul has heard any of it, accept the chorus, until this month when I performed the acoustic version at a local Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. The response was so inspiring that I made time to create this recording in my home studio.   Hopefully you'll  find it enjoyable enough to share with others.

Here are the lyrics and chords if you would like to play along.

Title: Real Estate Agent  Man
Lyrics and additions to the arrangement: by Steve Martin Smith
Copyright 2015
Parody of Secret Agent Man as made famous by Johnny Rivers

Em                         Am                  Em                          

There’s a man who leads a life of danger

Em                                           B7

Showing houses day and night to strangers

       Em                             Am

with every call he takes - a chance that they are fakes

Em                   Am             Em

hoping they will buy a house tomorrow

Chorus

               Bm     Em                   Bm     Em

real estate agent man - real estate agent man

        C                            B7                                   Em  Intro x 2

Write down his cell phone number - do not forget his name

   Em                 Am               Em

beware of pretty pictures that you find

    Em                                             B7

deceitful sellers - make you lose your mind

    Em                              Am

and be careful what you say, or you may have to pay

Em                Am                        Em

unless your agent saves your cash/ass tomorrow

Repeat Chorus       Intro x 4

Em                 Am            Em

Hoping for the Riviera one day

     Em                                            B7

but first he must sell Sarasota today

      Em                                  Am

and that Nissan that he drives - it don't make him feel alive

      Em                Am              Em

that Lamborghini dream lives on tomorrow&

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Katrina hosts this special edition podcast as she interviews the owner of an amazing property that we have listed for sale in Panther Ridge,  just outside of Lakewood Ranch Florida. 

It has almost 11,000 square feet of building space - that includes 2 houses, 2 garages with space for 10 cars that could also fit an RV, 7 bedrooms, 7 baths, large heated saltwater pool with spa, outdoor kitchen, private kayak-able pond, pickle ball courts, and many other amazing features.

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Surprise!

In the first half of 2021, Over 2500 homes went back on the market in Sarasota County alone. This is according to Stellar MLS.

How is this happening in such a strong seller's market?

Why is this important?

What OTHER questions should you be asking?

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Sunshine and freedom lovers are moving to Sarasota Florida from all over the world.  With such a vast variety of budgets and desired lifestyles, how will you know which part of Sarasota County is your best option? Nicole Smith from Steve Martin Homes Group has been working on that - just for you. Join us on this 1st episode of season 2 as we discuss the overview of her latest blog to help you with your relocation to Sarasota.

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