by cheryl-goff on January 28, 2010
“Foreclosure Fever” is rampant! It appears that most of our buyers have “Foreclosure Fever” and want to jump on board and find that great deal. There is only one problem — there is a foreclosure frenzy in place. In the past few weeks the flurry has increased and now properties are receiving multiple bids. Literally within a few hours of the listing being on the market, there are multiple offers. Even if you are the first to show and submit your offer there is no guarantee that your full-price offer will be received and accepted. The banks are looking for multiple offers above asking price; they want the highest and best offers. Even if a buyer has been approved for financing and has the required down payment and approval letter, the banks are looking for cash offers, rather than an offer with a financing contingency.
This is very frustrating for buyers, particularly first-time homebuyers who are trying to obtain the tax credit and make their dream of owning a home a reality. The banks are not even responding to the offers; it is often several days or weeks later that you learn that the house has gone under contract and the bank took another offer. The banks are not being forced to give a reason why your offer was rejected. If you have “foreclosure fever” let us know we can provide you with some suggestions on how you can get your offer accepted without enduring “foreclosure fever frustration”.
Cheryl Goff
Buyer’s Representative
Starfish Real Estate
772-539-8420 office
800-793-7304 toll free
772-713-6178 cell
772-539-8360 fax
cheryl @ starfishteam.com
www.livinginvero.com
by paul-kitchen on October 19, 2009
Looking to Save Some Money?
Everyone today seems to be interested in saving money, particularly buyers looking to purchase Vero Beach Real Estate. Now is a great time to buy in Vero Beach and Indian River County, and to save money. The great deals are disappearing!
This year alone I have saved my buyers $532,250.00 on properties listed for resale. By utilizing Starfish Real Estate’s leading internet market technology and working with an experienced buyer’s agent who knows the Vero Beach and Indian River County real estate market, you can save money on your next real estate purchase.
Cheryl Goff
Buyer’s Representative
Starfish Real Estate
772-539-8420 office
800-793-7304 toll free
772-713-6178 cell
772-539-8360 fax
cheryl@starfishteam.com
www.livinginvero.com
by paul-kitchen on August 17, 2009
Selecting a Buyer’s Agent is easier when you feel comfortable with that buyer’s agent’s qualifications, integrity, competence and priorities. Marina understands the importance of providing the highest quality level of service to her clients. It is not only the professional service she provides “during” the transaction but also “after” the transaction that sets her apart from other agents. She remains committed to servicing her clients long after the deal has closed.
A native Long Islander, Marina spent 8 years in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Clearwater. In 1983 she moved to the Moorings in Vero Beach with her husband and two children. She understands the process of relocating to a new community, putting children in new schools, the variety of extracurricular activities, and adjusting to a new community and new friends. Her third child, Nicholas, was born and raised here in Vero Beach, attended the local public schools and participated in the many recreational programs available here.
As an Investment Advisor with firms such as Dean Witter and EF Hutton, Marina worked in the financial markets investing for clients for over 20 years both here in the US and in five foreign countries. Marina speaks fluent Russian. Recently she joined Starfish Real Estate to work exclusively with buyers as a buyer’s agent. This helps her to focus completely on her buyers and their personal real estate needs. Her business background, professionalism and work ethic will help you “the buyer” make the right decision in the purchase of a new home, second home, or investment property. Knowing when to invest and is as important as knowing which area to choose for your next home, and Marina believes now is a great time to invest in Vero Beach.
Marina continually strives to provide that extra “attention to detail” and “exceptional personal service”. No matter what part of the county you are interested in and no matter what your price range, Marina has the knowledge and expertise you deserve.
(772) 539-8420 Toll Free (800) 793-7304 Fax (772) 539-8360 Email: marina (@) starfishteam.com
by paul-kitchen on July 14, 2009
Buyers Agent
Selecting a Buyer’s Agent is easier when you feel comfortable with that buyer’s agent’s qualifications, integrity, competence and priorities. Mandy understands the importance of providing the highest quality level of service to her clients. It is not only the professional service she provides “during” the transaction but also “after” the transaction that sets her apart from other agents. She remains committed to servicing her clients long after the deal has closed.
Mandy Karst was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa where she attended an exclusive girls’ private school and went on to the University of Cape Town to earn a degree in Business. She immigrated to the United States with her family almost thirty years ago and is proudly an American citizen. Mandy has spent most of her career in finance in the hotel/resort industry and it was the resort industry that brought her to Florida where she held positions of Controller and Director of Finance at a fabulous 4-star golf and tennis resorts. In 1999, Mandy moved to Indian River County and started her own tax practice, which has been successful for the last ten years. She is an enrolled agent (EA), enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service, and has extensive knowledge of the United States tax code and how real estate transactions affect your personal and/or business tax situation.
More recently, Mandy entered into the real estate business expressly to join Starfish Real Estate, where her goal is to work exclusively with buyers and to offer buyers the kind of personalized and professional customer service that you should expect from your real estate professional. Mandy’s extensive business background, impeccable work ethic and knowledge of this area, coupled with her own experiences with multiple relocations during her career, as well as raising her own children right here in Indian River County, are all assurances to you that she is competent to help you with the decisions you face with the purchase of your new home, be it your main home, a second home or investment property.
Mandy continually strives to provide that extra “attention to detail” and “exceptional personal service”. No matter what area of the county you are interested in and no matter what your price range, Mandy has the knowledge and expertise you deserve.
(772) 539-8420 Toll Free (800) 793-7304 Fax (772) 539-8360 Email: mandy (@) starfishteam.com
by cheryl-goff on February 25, 2009
In the past few weeks I have had the pleasure of working with numerous buyers from all walks of life. I have been introduced to buyers from various locales including Germany, Ontario Canada, Russia, South Carolina, Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, New York, and Connecticut to name a few.
Each one is intrigued by Vero Beach and its quaintness and ambiance. They are in search of a deal and their price ranges vary from the $70’s to the $700,000’s. Some of their favorite communities are The Moorings, Grand Harbor, Bridgepointe, Laguna, Fairways, Riverside at the Island Club, Old Orchid and Waterway Village. For those looking to move here permanently their choices include Legend Lakes, Arbor Trace, Ansley Park, and Sebastian Highlands.
Offers have been written on various properties in The Moorings, Laguna, and Sebastian Highlands.
Cheryl Goff
Buyer’s Representative
Starfish Real Estate
772-539-8420 office
800-793-7304 toll free
772-713-6178 cell
772-539-8360 fax
cheryl@starfishteam.com
www.livinginvero.com
