Daytona Beach Real Estate Blog: August 2009

This is post #3 in my "Real Estate Professionals Working Together" series. My other two posts in this series are "REALTORS® and Closing Agents Working Together" and "REALTORS® and Mortgage Professionals Working Together".

For this post, we're going to discuss REALTORS® and Real Estate Appraisers Working Together. As a real estate buyer or seller, you probably know that an appraisal is required if a buyer needs mortgage financing, in order to buy real estate. And you probably also know that real estate sellers can get an appraisal before listing real estate, to help determine value. You may even know that when a real estate buyer applies for their mortgage, it's the mortgage lender who gets to choose the appraiser. What you may not know is that appraisers sometimes call on REALTORS® for help when they're determining real estate value.

Now you may be wondering why an appraiser would need any help from a REALTOR®. After all, isn't the appraiser the most knowledgeable party for determining real estate value? Well of course they are! That's their main profession. But sometimes there are extenuating circumstances in real estate sales, that are not always noted on the tax assessor's records, or in the MLS. (These are the Real Estate Appraiser's sources of information... among others.) And with sales being much slower than they were during the boom years of the real estate market, sometimes the appraiser can't find enough comparable sales to get a good idea of the true market value of a particular property. So they then call REALTORS® who were involved in sales that are possible comps, but these comps can lack crucial information in determining value.

The best example of how information can be missing is when a seller contributes money toward a buyer's down payment. This essentially means that the sale price according to the contract, is not the true sale price. Make sense? If the seller didn't actually receive the amount of money indicated on the real estate contract, then that may or may not be a comp for the "subject property". The contract will state the sale price, and an addendum will be added to the contract, which states how much the seller will "give back" to the buyers, to help with their closing costs. So in reality, you have to subtract the amount the sellers gave to the buyers, to determine the real sale price. And that information is not in the local MLS, or in the tax assessor's records. So the appraisers call around to REALTORS who were involved in recent sales, and ask if any concessions were made, or if any special circumstances were involved.

So now we find another way that different real estate professionals work together. When you look at all the different arms of the real estate industry, and the many people who are involved in each sale, you see that the industry professionals are more closely linked that it would seem.

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I was just reading a blog post by Russel Lewis, which reminded me that the time has come. This week, many parents are jumping for joy as their children go back to school. Others are finding the situation a bit more stressful. 

At 19, this is the week my daughter begins her sophomore year of college. Thankfully, her college is only an hour or so away, so she gets to come home most weekends. One of these days I'm going to really embarass her and have one of my fellow Active Rain bloggers check in on her. (insert evil laugh here) Regardless, I've been blessed enough to have my daughter enrolled in good schools throughout all of her school years. Unfortunately, not everyone can say the same. If you're interested in buying real estate in the Daytona Beach area, and want your children to attend the "better schools", as rated by Florida's FCAT system, I'd love to represent you and help you find your next home.

Now, let's go back to school... from a parent's perspective. I have to admit, my idea to write this post was prompted by the comment I left on Russel Lewis' blog in the link above. So let's take a little trip down my own, personal (abbreviated) memory lane, of my daughter's school years.

1. Child starts school. You drive them there, walk them in, meet the teacher, check out the class room, and worry all day. (Meanwhile, child has already abandoned me and is happily making new friends... *sniffle*) Now, depending on your standard worry level, your worrying period will abate within a few hours, days, weeks, months, or never! I fall within the "few months" range. (Actually, that's my energy/exhaustion level for sustaining worry. lol) But prayer seems to do the trick, and life goes on.

2. Child enters Middle School (which you and I knew as Junior High School) and wants to ride the bus! Hyperventilation sets in. But on the up side, this driving-the-kid-to-school-every-day stuff is getting old anyway. And so the process repeats itself; a few months of worry and constant prayer, then switch to sporadic daily prayer to abate most of the worry. However, as the grade gets higher, peer pressure increases as there is potential for greater trouble. And so the prayers and the worry increase, in equal measure... and the process continues.

3. Child is about halfway through middle school and now can't wait to get to high school (Lord, give me strength!). But it get's better still. This child knows that the high school is only a mile from home. (She has ridden there with her friends, to check the distance and the route.... darned school system is making this kid a little too smart for me to outwit!)

4. While still in Middle School, this child who was so excited about riding the bus to school, is now embarassed about being seen riding said bus, and now wants me to drive her again. I don't think so! Interesting how things turn around, isn't it? (Insert evil grin here)  >=)

5. Child starts high school and wants to ride bike to school. I decide she can walk for a while since I've observed lackadaisical attitude while riding said bike.  o.O  (Prayers still help child get through each day safely, and parent get through each day with less worry.)

6. Child is finally able to ride bike to school. Child is in ecstasy since walking is SO beneath her! (Hyperventilation again... and what is up with some of these high school freaks!? .... Boys dressed like umm.. oh what the heck; I'll just say it... "skank ho" girls in school? LOL. Yes, they were good for a laugh. I mean, if you're gonna dress like a "skank, ho"...)

7. Child get's learner's permit to drive, but is not yet able to drive alone. So of course, chomping at the bit to drive, now ensues. There is no other subject to discuss, for the next year! Oh, and riding bikes is now totally NOT cool! So child would rather would rather take 3 times as long to walk, instead of enduring the embarassment of riding of bike >.<

8. Child is now able to drive. (God help me!) At least child is now happy, since instead of buying her a car, she gets to drive our brand new Acura TL, S type, since dad drives a company vehicle. But mom now gets to spend every spare minute in prayer for child, every time child is driving... no... make that 'every time child is not within moms eye sight!' (Will praying on my knees and/or begging add more protection?)

9. Child goes to college (on scholarship. Yay!) and gets own car, thus taking big step down from semi-luxury vehicle. *Muwa ha ha haaaa* Yay for little bits of parental fun, at child's expense. >=)  Oh, and did I mention the part about making her own car payments... mostly...

And that brings us to the present. Even when a child has maintained good grades, graduated high school with honors, is attending a bible college, has always had well-mannered friends, and has always been an all-around, great kid-turned-young-adult, a parent's thoughts are never far from their children. Which leads me to my final point...

10. School starts back this week. O_O  (Prayer has already started) Child is now a college sohphomore! ... where did all the time go?

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Speechless Sunday Photo in Port Orange FL by Lisa Hill, Port Orange REALTOR® and local native.

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This week's photo was found in a Port Orange neighborhood where I've listed and sold several houses over the years. The photo itself, needs no explanation. But the neighborhood of Summertrees in Port Orange FL, where I found this beautiful bird, is a great place to buy a home.

Just a few miles from Summertrees is a brand new elementary school, and just a few miles away stands less than a decade old middle school. As for the high schools, my daughter thoroughly enjoyed her high school experience at Spruce Creek High School. She was also a student in the first class to attend, and pass through Creekside Middle School when it first opened. So if you have school aged children... or even if you have college aged students... Summertrees in Port Orange is in a convenient location to many schools,

If you're looking for a beautiful house in a fabulous neighborhood, (with a bonus of seeing this beautiful creature) there are currently 24 houses for sale in Summer Trees, priced from $74,000 to $359,000.

This includes a nice selection of homes currently available in the 55+ section of Summer Trees. This is the only 55+ community in Port Orange, (aside from manufactured homes).

Another benefit of living in this gorgeous community is the close proximity to shopping. And it's only a few miles from doctors, hospitals and banking, among other necessities.

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This is post #2 in my "Real Estate Professionals Working Together" series. My previous post, just a couple of days ago addressed REALTORS® and Mortgage Professionals Working Together. I decided to do this mini-series due to some comments I saw on other forums, by people who were NOT in the real estate industry. I found the comments to be very unfortunate, considering how far off base they were, based on my 15 years of experience.

Before I delve into the meat of this post, I want to provide the definition of a Closing Agent. A closing agent is someone who does not work for the real estate buyer, the real estate seller, the real estate agent, or the real estate lender. It's anyone who handles the actual "closing" of the real estate sale. The most common examples of closing agents in Volusia County Florida are Title Companies and Real Estate Attorneys.

The function of a closing agent is to do more than just provide a place to hold the actual "closing". The closing agent is involved in the process from beginning to end. They're in contact with both the listing and the selling agents, the mortgage holder, the buyer's lender, and they can even talk to the buyers and sellers. The closing agent plays a very pivotal role among everyone involved in a real estate sale. So it's imperative that there is good communication between REALTORS® and closing agents. In my own experience, this communication between REALTORS® and closing agents IS usually smooth and effective!

I'll wrap up this post by stating, "of course I have my favorite closing agents". But bear in mind that in order to provide a clear title, whatever closing agent you choose, is going to be bound and insured by Florida insurance laws. And as long as a clear title, with no clouds, liens, encroachments or any other such title problems, is ready by the closing date, the closing agent has done their job. Just be sure to ask your closing agent if there are any "exeptions to the title"! Most closing agents will not tell you is there is a problem in some of these areas. They just add an "exeption" to the policy, then go ahead and close. So make sure you ask!! 

**All information in this blog post is according to Florida real estate policies, business practices, customer preferences and laws.
Check your own state real estate laws for differences. Also, every county and sometimes even city, may have a different trend in how their real estate closings are handled. These trends are by "majority rule" in the Daytona Beach area.

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Speechless Sunday Photo: Is it Wright? By Lisa Hill, Daytona Beach Native and real estate agent + REALTOR® with Adams Cameron & Co., REALTORS®.

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I'm writing this real estate mini-series due to recent comments I've seen on other public forums, where some non-real estate professionals have indicated their belief that there is friction between the professionals who work in the multiple arms of the real estate industry. Needless to say, I've been surprised by what I've found on a couple of real estate web sites. Of course it's human nature for some people to assume the worst about many things...  surely there's a scandal around every corner! (NOT!) Well, I guess I'm going to burst some bubbles because in my 15 years of experience selling homes, I have NOT found this to be true!

When a real estate buyer is starting the buying process, they may start by contacting a REALTOR®, or they may start by contacting a mortgage representative. Either way, the next step will be for either the REALTOR® or the mortgage representative to contact the other party. From that point on, throughout the entire process, the REALTOR® and mortgage rep work together to fascilitate a successful real estate transaction.

As real estate professionals, a large part of our jobs is to make the process go as smoothly, and as stress-free as possible. I'm afraid that sometimes we may be doing our jobs too well! Why? Because when our clients don't know what goes on behind the scenes; it's easy for them to assume our jobs are easy. If REALTORS® and mortgage professionals have done their jobs well, and worked well together; aside from a few unavoidable bumps in the road; our buyers and sellers may have the perception that the process of buying and selling real estate is effortless. But any seasoned REALTOR® or mortgage professional knows all too well that MANY hours of work, caution, stress, and watchfulness has gone into almost every transaction. And it all happens behind the scenes, with REALTORS® or mortgage professionals working closely together, to ensure a successful closing.

When you look at just the basics of a real estate purchase, IE:

• every addendum;
  
• every inspection;
  
• every appraisal;
  
• every survey;
  
• every title search;
  
• every due date that cannot be overlooked;
  
• every mortgage payoff verification;
  
• every fax, e-mail, and phone call to all the parties that are involved (title companies, attorneys, buyers, sellers, appraisers, surveyors, mortgage reps, lenders, et al)
  
• and the grand finale... every "clear-to-close";
  

you'll find an intricate, detailed process that must be handled with care.

So I'm inclined to disagree with the assumption that REALTORS® and mortgage professionals do not generally work well together. If that were the case, we would not have successful closings. And being that we work on a commission basis, it's in our best interests to work well together.

I appreciate my regular mortgage brokers and lenders who keep my buyers and sellers happy, and make my job easier for me. And in the event that I'm working with a mortgage professional with whom I have not worked before, it's not my first inclination to assume the worst.

I know that we all value our jobs and our clients, and the best course of action is for us to keep open lines of communication. And in the end, we all leave the closing table with a sense of accomplishment, and the satisfaction of knowing we've fascilitated another successful transaction, with happy real estate buyers and sellers.

This is my real estate experience. And I'd like to thank all my awesome, loyal real estate buyers and sellers who have contributed to my real estate career over the years.

For all your real estate needs, make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill with Adams Cameron & Co., REALTORS®.

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Following my post from last week's Wordless Wednesday, I though this would be a nice choice for this week's photo.

As usual, my post is not wordless, but the photo is. Enjoy your speculations, make your guesses, and leave your comments. I look forward to reading them  =)  *Sorry this one's a little blurry. Explanation will follow ;-)

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• Ormond Beach
• Ormond-by-the-Sea
• Holly Hill
• Daytona Beach
• Daytona Beach Shores
• South Daytona
• Port Orange
• Wilbur-by-the-Sea
• Ponce Inlet
• New Smyrna Beach
• Edgewater/Florida Shores

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First Time Home Buyers, please don't wait a moment longer to take advantage of the 2009 $8,000 tax credit.

You've probably read a lot of information about this program; much of it being conflicting. But I felt the need to point out some important information.

When you read a blog or watch a video about the $8,000 tax credit, FIRST pay attention to the date of what you're reading or watching. This program was changed several times in the first half of the year! The details at this point, and what is expected to be the final program, state that in order to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit, you MUST CLOSE ON YOUR HOME BY DECEMBER 1 (as in December first) 2009!

If you don't want to miss out on this one-time-only opportunity, PLEASE don't hesitate! Time is running out!

Consider these important details...

1. Bank financing is taking longer than in the past. You would be wise to not wait until the last minute, assuming your loan will close in 30 days. You have no guarantee of this, no matter what your mortgage broker or loan officer tells you.
2. In relation to number 1, if your loan does not close in the designated time, it is most likely NOT the fault of your mortgage broker or loan officer! They do their best for you, but they cannot control the entire process.
3. As your REALTOR®, I will make sure that every date on your contract is strictly adhered to.
4. Your mortgage broker or loan officer will probably do the same.
5. Even when the professionals who are in contact with you, and working for you, do everything as they should, there are still many steps along the way where delays can happen.
6. YOU play a big part in the process. When starting the loan process, make sure you bring them every single document they request, as soon as possible!

So please, do not hesitate to contact your mortgage broker or loan officer, and your REALTOR®, to get started on your way to finding PRIDE OF HOME OWNERSHIP, and take advantage of this $8,000 tax credit while you can. I can't stress the importance of how urgent this is. Time is of the essence!

One last bit of advice: In order to ensure the smoothest transaction, with the least amount of delays...

1. Try to find a home that's in good condition
2. Present a "clean" contract, to the best of your abilities (Your REALTOR® and team of trusted real estate professionals can provide more information on this item.)
3. At this point in time, my advice to you, to reduce the risk of bypassing the December 1st deadline due to many possible delays, is to try to avoid Short Sales or REO homes. (This is nothing against Short Sales or Foreclosures, but they usually involve more delays than a straight/clean contract and sale.)
   

Although there is a possibillity that a Short Sale or Foreclosure property can close by December 1st, there is a greater risk of delays involved in these types of properties. For the best results, do your best to find a house in good condition, and write a clean contract.

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Lisa Hill's Daytona Beach Area MLS Listing from the Daytona Beach Area Association of REALTORS® <<Click here for Lisa's listings.

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In answer to all the question about my Wordless Wednesday post this week, I thought I'd tell a little story. In case you missed that particular post. Here's the little bugger that's causing all the ruckus.

To answer the questions that were asked on that post...

1. Vickie Nagy: Nope. He didn't get in and hop around; at least not by himself

2. Kelli-Rhyanne Bartley: I think I had him pretty worn out by the time I took this picture =P

3. Crystal Kilpatrick: Nah. He was just a little slimy. lol

4. Johnny Huang: Son? Who says only boys can like frogs? =P

5. Tony & Darcy Cannon: That's exactly what I thought!

6. Mike Saunders: My sentiments exactly!

7. Betina Foreman: Actually, that's the comforter on my bed.

OK. So that takes care of my responses. Now for this little guy's story  =)

One evening I was sitting in my family room watching TV. A storm had just ended, but it was still raining, when I suddenly heard a loud THUD on a window! It was so loud that it scared me. I was actually afraid to open the blinds. So of course I made my husband wake up =D 

(Side note to men: In case you don't know this, it's your job to play hero, any time your wife demands requests it!)

While my husband loudly demanded that I just "open the blinds already!" gallantlly encouraged me to open the blinds, I finally mustered the courage to do so, and this not-so-little guy is what I found. He had apparently taken a big leap, and upon landing had hit the window so hard, it sounded like it could have broken. Considering that in his sitting position he was about 4-5 inches long, the hard landing is no surprise!

Now if any of you have watched my frog video... wait a minute. I don't think I've posted that here. Well all righty then. I guess you know what's coming. But let's finish this story first; I HAD to catch this frog! This was like the motherlode of ALL frogs, EVER! So I headed straight out the French doors, onto the pool deck, then out of the screened enclosure, into the yard, and the rain.

Unfortunately, this slimy guy was on a window behind a large, spiky palm tree. But I wanted this frog! So into the spikes I went. OUCH! Then I discovered a fascinating bit of information about this long-legged, sticky-footed froggy. He can seriously JUMP! So now I went back through the spiky branches as I backed out of that tree, to get about 9 feet to the left; now on a window behind.... a rose bush  >.<  So into the rose bush I went... and around the corner went the frog. DARN! It's dark over here! Now I need a flashlight! (insert non-expletives here; I don't swear. lol)  Moving on...

Rush inside for flashlight and back out to find the frog. At least the rain had stopped. (Too bad all the bushes are still wet.)  Find frog sitting on side of the house and attempt to sneak up on him. WRONG! He now leaps about 12 feet through mid-air, and lands on the wooden fence. (More non-expletives here =P) Now I crawl on hands and knees through wet grass, with intent to come up beneath the frog on the fence. Annnnnd.... YES! My hand is now over the frog! Now what?

As the slimy, squirming frog is trying to escape from beneath my hand, he finally makes a wrong move. On his next attempt to jump, he gets stuck between both of my hands  =D *Insert overwhelming excitement. Yes, really. And no, I never really grew up.*

So of course I have to bring the frog into the house. Hmm. I wonder if my cats nature's are affecting me... bringing my prized catch inside the house... Whatever. I was wet, scraped and scratched, but I had an awesome frog! So I let him peak out at my daugther; who screamed... (more fun!)... then took him to my husband who was trying to go back to sleep. I don't think so!

By this time the frog was enjoying the warmth of my hands (for those who don't know this, this always happens eventually when you catch a frog) so I set him on the bed while my daughter got the camera.

Voila! Picture of froggy. And then we let him go. The cats were now sniffing at the door of the master bedroom. So I took him out through the master/pool bathroom, back onto the pool deck, and out the other screen door, and set him in the cold wet grass, which immediately prompted him to leap away again. Whoa! His best leap yet! Out-of-sight... literally! Bye-bye froggy =(

But here's a fun video to make up for letting this one get away. One of my YouTube friends and I had a frog discussion that somehow ended in a challenge of me going on a frog hunt during the next hard rain. Of course I complied. How fun is that!? Enjoy! =D Sorry for the repeated mention of "Andrew" and his user name. As I previously stated, this video was made specifically by request for "Andrew". But hey, why not let everyone enjoy it! (What the heck? Let's go ahead and put this in the Silly Saturdays group too. I think it applies. Don't you?  =D)

Attention real estate buyers. If you're considering buying real estate in Florida, you can expect to find lots of these fun little guys. I've said many times that I'm a Daytona Beach native. I think this blog serves as official proof of that. LOL! If you're interested in buying real estate in the Daytona Beach area, make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill with Adams Cameron & Co., REALTORS.

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Well, it's Wordless Wednesday again. And as usual, my post is not wordless >.<  BUT, I'm not telling you about the photo  >=)  LOL. So enjoy contemplating, surmising, and commenting on this week's photo. (Hope you're not grossed out. Muwa ha ha haaa) And when you're done, I'll tell you what I had to go through to catch this leaping little bugger!

Lisa is a Daytona Beach Native, and REALTOR® with Adams Cameron & Co., REALTORS®. Adams Cameron & Co., REALTORS® has been in business in the Daytona Beach area since 1967 (the year I was born =) ) We have 8 offices East and West Volusia county, and even into Flagler county. We're the largest real estate company in the area, with the most offices, the most agents, and the highest sales volume year, after year, after year. Adams Cameron has been the #1 real estate company in the Daytona Beach area for many years, due to their long history strong community ties, and excellent track record of having the highest quality REALTORS® in their brokerage.

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Anyone think I should post this to the "Going Green" group? After all, it's not easy being green... (or brown)

Follow up post about this little guy is here =)

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This beautiful condo is a real bargain, and is now available for immediate occupancy. And the seller has now reduced the monthly rental amount! This unit is spotless, in a great location, and the owner has now reduced the monthly rental amount.

You can't go wrong with this complex, and Condo Association. The grounds are well-kept, the pool is sparkling and inviting, there's a laundry room on-site, there are sidewalks that wander through the park-like setting, and this unit is located near the tennis courts.

CALL TODAY TO VIEW THIS BEAUTIFUL UNIT, AND GET THE PAPERWORK STARTED ON YOUR LEASE!

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It's time for another (not so) Speechless Sunday photo. I'm calling this one "Time Flies". And as usual, this may not be "speechless", but you'll have to make your guesses about the photo.  =)

Now for the real estate info!

If you're a young family, looking to buy your first home, or retirees moving to Florida, or if you're of any age or circumstance above, below, or in-between; make a Smart Choice and contact Lisa Hill for all your real estate needs.

Lisa Hill is a Daytona Beach Native with experience selling real estate of all kinds, and in every city in east Volusia county.<< Click here to learn more about Lisa.

The Daytona Beach area has plenty of fun things to do, for people of all ages and walks-of-life. And our real estate market is definitely improving! If you're upsizing, downsizing, buying (or selling) a second home, or relocating to beautiful Central Florida, Lisa Hill can help.

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