Why you need an Accredited Buyer Representative in Florida

The Florida Legislature just overturned the windstorm disclosure law. This disclosure would have required sellers to have their homes - located in wind-borne areas of the state - primarily coastal areas, to have their properties inspected and rated for windstorm resistance and disclose the findings to the buyers.

The reason for this overturn is because there are no Florida statutes that require a home to be inspected for any reason and instead of having the State protect the buyer they decided to leave it up the person valuing the information.

So remember, when you're buying a property in Florida it is wise to seek an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) to make sure you have someone looking out for your best interest.

I hold the ABR designation from the National Association of Realtors, plus the AHWD, e Pro and GRI designations. I also hold the Sanibel & Captiva Specialist designation from the Sanibel & Captiva Board of Realtors, plus I am a 1031 Tax Exchange Specialist.

Be wise. Call me when you're looking for property. VIP Realty Group 800-553-7338 Ext. 334.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

It may seem to you that I have abandoned my Blog but when Google took over there was a problem with me being able to sign in. It has a taken a very long time but it's all resolved now and I'm back.

As you can see from the date on my first Blog, I think I was the very first Realtor on Sanibel to create one. A lot has happened since then as you all well know.

Anyway, the season is about to get under way and we are expecting a very good selling season in 2010/2011. The weather has been perfect and Thanksgiving is almost upon us. Thanksgiving usually signals the very beginning of "season."

Please visit my web site at http://www.ronmsmiley.com/ to view properties I am Featuring and for all properties listed.

It feels so good to be back!

Ron