First, you will want a real estate agency that is ready, willing, and able to make a fulltime commitment to you. Your realtor needs to be able to react quickly when a real estate listing becomes available and will serve you immediately. The real estate agents at Bluewater Realty Group, Inc. can and will do that.

Second, you need an agent with experience; one that knows the local South Florida neighborhoods, schools, market conditions, ordinances, etc. With years of experience in the local market Bluewater Realty has great knowledge of each South Florida community, including Miami Beach, Surfside Beach, Coconut Grove, Sunny Isles, Pompano Beach, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and others.Bluewater Realty Group's Florida-based real estate agents have the expertise to make a winning sale or to find you the Florida home of your dreams.

Third, you will want a real estate agent that embraces the convenience of technology without losing the personal touch. You will find the resources available on the Bluewater Realty Group Florida Real Estate Web site, including regular e-mail alerts, online Florida property listings, South Florida community links and a Florida Real Estate Blog; however, these online real estate tools will never replace the time our agents spend with you, serving as your personal guide through the exciting process of buying a home in South Florida.

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There are a number of things a buyer can do to increase the chances of having their Florida real estate offer accepted. Buyers can enhance the chance of getting the South Florida property of their choice by doing the following:

Get pre-approved for the purchase

This takes very little time and lets you know the price range you qualify for and which fits your lifestyle.

Obtain your own credit report

This allows you to make sure the information is accurate. If it isn't, take steps to correct the report immediately.

Keep your debt load to a minimum

Don't make any major purchases or incur any additional debt until after your purchase. Pay down credit cards and don't apply for any new ones. Remember, financial institutions evaluate your financial situation on your gross monthly income. Your total monthly house costs should not exceed 28 percent of your gross monthly income.

Submit a strong, competitive offer.

Include a substantial earnest money deposit

Sometimes offers are accepted based on the amount of the deposit.

Try to minimize the number of contingencies

Fewer contingencies mean a stronger offer.

Be prepared to view new properties quickly

Sometimes, homes will sell quickly, so be prepared to make fast decisions and be accessible to change the terms instantly.

Have instant access to your Florda real estate agent

Instant communication can mean the difference in purchasing the property of your choice.

Hire an inspector

A professional building inspector or appraiser will make sure the house of your choice is in satisfactory condition.

Check zoning regulations and covenants

Good residential neighborhoods will be zoned to keep out commercial and industrial users. Restrictive covenants are also important considerations in purchasing a home.

Commit verbal agreements to writing

Make certain verbal agreements are written into the final contract to avoid any stressful and expensive issues later.

Make sure you know what stays or goes

Your contract should be very specific about which items (appliances, etc) are included in the sale. Some sellers may take items you might not expect.

Choosing your Florida real estate professional is the most important decision you will make when purchasing or selling Florida property. We believe the more you look around, the more you will see the value of working with Bluewater Realty Group, Inc.

A visually appealing home will attract buyers. It is important that the seller make sure their home is attractive to potential buyers.

Following is a simple checklist to insure your home shows well.

• Cut and edge your grass

• Remove any clutter from your yard

• Trim hedges

• Weed gardens

• Wash steps, windows, railings, doors, etc

• Paint if needed

• Remove unnecessary clutter from garages

If your home is visually appealing on the outside, it will attract potential buyers inside, but it is equally important that the home's interior is pleasing also. This can be simply accomplished by:

• Keeping the home clean

• Shampoo carpets

• Clean tubs, toilets and showers and hang fresh towels

• Oil squeaky doors

• Turn on inside and outside lights

• Have soft music playing

• Make sure the house smells good

• Keep children and pets in separate area

• Open shades and draperies

• Open all doors inside home.

When buyers are previewing your home, they are more comfortable and will spend more time when you are not present. If you must be there, be as unobtrusive as possible and let your agent do the work.

Choose a REALTOR® you like and can trust. Consider that you will be spending a lot of time with the REALTOR® you choose. Make sure he or she is someone you enjoy being around and can trust.