This week we are joined in the studio by Staci’s son Reese.  Reese just got his state real estate license and joined the team at Signature Real Estate Finder.    We talk about taking the real estate class online. His experience taking the exam.  And his future career as a Realtor.    Jill and I represent a buyer for a house in Sabal Lake in Boca West, which is where Staci lived when she was in High School, so we talked about Sabal Lake and Reese’s grandmother.  I forgot to mention her collection of floor plans for every model of home in Boca West.    Born in 2004, at 19 years old Reese is the youngest real estate agent on Team Awesome. But with support from Signature and his mom, we expect great      Shop podcast T-shirts:   https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/matthewmania   Check out some of the best vendors and service providers in Florida: https://www.realestatefinder.com/preferredvendors   Subscribe to our newsletter or see past issues at: https://www.realestatefinder.com/newsletter

I want to talk to my real estate agents about Following Up! Whether it is with leads that you would like to one day do business with, or customers you are actively working with to buy or sell real estate, the most important part of your job is FOLLOWING UP. You can not sit back and just expect people to come to you. If you are waiting to hear from someone, let them know. Follow up with drip campaigns from the Multiple Listing Services, monthly newsletters, texts, email, birthday greetings and more!!! Have an idea for a podcast? Try www.podpopuli.com and their Posterity Podcasts program to create an 8-episode podcast series to tell your stories. Shop podcast T-shirts: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/matthewmania Check out some of the best vendors and service providers in Florida: https://www.realestatefinder.com/preferredvendors Subscribe to our newsletter or see past issues at: https://www.realestatefinder.com/newsletter

If you are an airplane enthusiast, a pilot, a horse lover - or simply just enjoy your privacy - then this is the opportunity to make a unique dream a reality.   Antiquers Aerodrome is a unique community of Custom built homes that combines the prestige of living in Delray Beach, the privacy of large lot sizes (over 2 acres), the convenience of having your own private airpark and the luxury of living in a horse-friendly community.   This gated neighborhood is comprised of only 35 homes.   Each home at Antiquers Aerodrome sits on a 2.33 acre lot, ensuring privacy and tranquility for each homeowner.    The private grass airstrip is 5,500 feet with a 600 foot approach. It also offers dusk to dawn lighting for the convenience of the fly-in homeowners.   Nearly all of the residences here at the Antiquers Aerodrome have their own private hangar that not only houses the owner's private plane, but also provides ample room for boats, ATV's, RV's, collectible cars and more. photo courtesy of Palm Beach County Property Appraiser   The Antiquers Aerodrome community is located east of Florida's Turnpike between Atlantic Avenue and Lake Ida Road. Its gated entrance is found on Hagen Ranch Road. Antiquers Aerodrome is just minutes away from downtown Delray's vibrant shopping and dining district. Imagine attending art festivals or outdoor music events, strolling the avenue and browsing through fine art galleries, enjoying miles of fine dining and casual eateries or simply window shopping.   You are less than 10 miles away from the beach and are minutes away from a great number of public and private golf courses as well. No matter if you like to fish, swim, shop, ride, fly, or simply enjoy Florida's tropical weather - you can easily do so here in beautiful Palm Beach county.   7194 Skyline Drive Delray Beach, FL 33446 https://www.realestatefinder.com/properties/listing/beaches/10932431/Delray-Beach/7194-Skyline-Drive       Have an idea for a podcast? Try www.podpopuli.com and their Posterity Podcasts program to create an 8-episode podcast series to tell your stories.   Shop podcast T-shirts:   https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/matthewmania   Check out some of the best vendors and service providers in Florida: https://www.realestatefinder.com/preferredvendors   Subscribe to our newsletter or see past issues at: https://www.realestatefinder.com/newsletter

Buying a new house when you need to sell your current one can be difficult.  Do you sell yours first and show while you are living there?  If you wait too long, panic can set in trying to find the new home.   But can you afford the deposit and to close on the new home, if your current home has not sold?  A home sale contingency clause can be included in your offer to purchase that new home. With a home sale contingency, the transaction is contingent on the sale of the buyer’s home. If the house sells by the specified date, the contract moves forward. But if it doesn’t, the contract can be terminated.  Sounds great right?  But will the Seller accept such a provision?  In a Seller’s market, probably not.     Why would a Seller give a Buyer the time and the opportunity to cancel the contract if the house they are selling to buy this house falls through?   In this episode, Matthew discusses under what circumstances he, as a Seller, would take such an offer.  Because in the real world, this is a real issue that real people have to deal with.     Then we discuss the sticky situation Staci found herself in which may result in a new listing.     We have a full studio with Preston Smith, Jill Glanzer and Staci Garcia in the studio with Matthew Maschler, Real Estate Finder.      Have an idea for a podcast? Try www.podpopuli.com and their Posterity Podcasts program to create an 8-episode podcast series to tell your stories.   Shop podcast T-shirts:   https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/matthewmania   Check out some of the best vendors and service providers in Florida: https://www.realestatefinder.com/preferredvendors   Subscribe to our newsletter or see past issues at: https://www.realestatefinder.com/newsletter  

No, the sky is not falling.  On March 15, 2024 the National Association of Realtors (“NAR") settled a $5 Billion Buyer Broker Commission lawsuits brought by class action attorneys for $418 Million Dollars.   In this Episode we break it down. First we discuss how commissions work currently and who pays the commission.   Then we discuss the new rules.  First that Buyer’s will negotiate commissions directly with their agents.  Agents can not claim there is no cost to Buyers, unless they truly will not charge them.  Seller’s can still pay the Buyer’s Agent.  Buyer’s Agents will be required to sign agreements with Buyers setting forth what they will charge.  It will need to be an amount can not be open ended (like whatever the seller offers).  And the Multiple Listing Service can no longer display an offer of compensation to the Buyer’s Agent.   We talk about how these rules will work in the future, both in the short and long term.   And clarify that this lawsuit and settlement does not change anything about renters, the lawsuit had nothing to do with renters, but some or most of these practices will be put in place for tenants regardless.   Why did the NAR agree to this Settlement?  Did they “sell us out” or did they have a VERY good reason?  Tune in and find out!!!!         Have an idea for a podcast? Try www.podpopuli.com and their Posterity Podcasts program to create an 8-episode podcast series to tell your stories.   Shop podcast T-shirts:   https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/matthewmania   Check out some of the best vendors and service providers in Florida: https://www.realestatefinder.com/preferredvendors   Subscribe to our newsletter or see past issues at: https://www.realestatefinder.com/newsletter     Brought to you by:   Matthew H. Maschler, Esq. Real Estate Broker (561) 208-3334 www.RealEstateFinder.com 8177 Glades Rd #6, Boca Raton, FL Boca Raton, FL 33434     Member of the Palm Beach Board of REALTORS®, the Miami Association of REALTORS®, the Naples Areas Board of REALTORS®, Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association and R-World Broward, Palm Beaches, and St Lucie REALTORS®.   Help Israel Now! All support goes Straight to Israel's Soldiers www.yasharlachayal.org   Learn how to support our efforts to provide housing in Haiti http://www.frank-mckinney.com/caring-house-project     Ask about joining the Signature team! Learn more about the Signature Real Estate Companies and why you should join South Florida's real estate industry leaders, Ranked #1 in Boca Raton, #25 in Florida and #336 in the Nation.   www.SignatureRecruiter.com   Offices in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Coral Springs / Parkland, Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Naples, Palm Beach, Orlando and throughout Florida.       Upcoming events:      April 4, 2024 Red Meat Lover’s Club Monthly Lunch “Meating" https://rmlclub.com/events/   Do you service the real estate industry or looking to expand your business?   Become a recommended vendor!  April 16, 2024 www.signaturevendors.com By being a recommended vendor, your company will be promoted to our team of 1,450+ agents and our customers.   April 27, 2024 Red Meat Lover’s Club Once in a Lifetime at Regina’s Farms https://rmlclub.com/events/   May 19, 2004 Boca Raton Championship Wrestling  www.bocaratonwrestling.com 2024 dates to be announced at the show 2025 dates Jan. 30 and March 9th     On November 10th we are participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's care, support, and research.  Will you stand with us in this fight by joining our team or making a donation?  http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=17532&pg=personal&px=23561082 Every dollar you donate helps the Alzheimer's Association® provide care and support to those facing Alzheimer's and all other dementia, and advance critical research.     If you wouldn't mind, could you give a review?   On Zillow  http://www.zillow.com/reviews/write/?s=X1-ZUyyyhquygyu4p_anh8m   Or Yelp https://www.yelp.com/biz/matthew-h-maschler-boca-raton    Or Google https://bit.ly/3n94mUn

This week we answer the question:   What is it? Why would a seller want seller financing and why would a buyer need it?     We like answering our agents questions here on the show so if you have a question or a topic you would like us to discuss email or call us to let us know.    We also have Matthew’s mom in the studio and ask her about her home searches, home features she likes and if you need someone to clean your garbage cans.       Have an idea for a podcast? Try www.podpopuli.com and their Posterity Podcasts program to create an 8-episode podcast series to tell your stories.   Shop podcast T-shirts:   https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/matthewmania   Check out some of the best vendors and service providers in Florida: https://www.realestatefinder.com/preferredvendors   Subscribe to our newsletter or see past issues at: https://www.realestatefinder.com/newsletter

"Make sure you pay your taxes; otherwise you can get in a lot of trouble.” I did not write that title.  It is a quote from President Richard Nixon.  The other quote I was thinking of using for a title was by Albert Einstein "The Hardest Thing in the World to Understand is Income Tax.”  That one is amusing because of course, Albert Einstein was a genius and if he thought it was hard to understand, what hope do the rest of us have?   Well there is hope.  And her name is Jessica Green!  Jessica is the managing director of Green Tax and Business Advisors.     Jessica has a Master in Business with focus in Accounting and has over 15 years of experience in business strategy and has been doing tax preparation, tax strategy, and accounting for over eight years. She enjoys solving complex tax problems and designing strategies to take the tax burden off her clients’ shoulders and believes all clients should be served with the highest levels of accuracy, professionalism, and customer service.    We discuss many common issues that affect Real Estate Agents and Investors.  Imagine if you will:  You are a real estate agent.  You sell a house and make a $15,000 commission.  There is no withholding, and that money is going to burn a hole in your pocket.  Jessica can help you take the proper deductions and reduce your tax liability, and just as important she can help you plan for the eventual tax bill you will have to pay.     As Ben Franklin said: "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”   We are very glad to have net Jessica, we are glad she is a Signature Preferred Vendor and member of our Vendor & Affiliate Network.  And we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it.   For more information or to contact Jessica please click here: https://greentaxandbusinessadvisors.com Have an idea for a podcast? Try www.podpopuli.com and their Posterity Podcasts program to create an 8-episode podcast series to tell your stories.   Shop podcast T-shirts:   https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/matthewmania   Check out some of the best vendors and service providers in Florida: https://www.realestatefinder.com/preferredvendors   Subscribe to our newsletter or see past issues at: https://www.realestatefinder.com/newsletter  

In this working session, Siganture Real Estate Broker Matthew Maschler and and Staci Garcia continue to discuss the sale of a property to our mystery buyer.     After the first Buyer disappeared and forfeited their deposit, the new Buyer (who we suspect is the same Buyer) put the house under contract.  During inspection they asked to lower the price of the house, but they did not give any reason whatsoever.  Just:  Let’s get this done!     We discuss the agent’s obligation to present all offers (she did), and we wonder if the Buyer still intends to buy the property (they do).  They never cancelled the contract and put up a bigger deposit.     We did not even get a chance to discuss any of the other properties on the list.     Have an idea for a podcast? Try www.podpopuli.com and their Posterity Podcasts program to create an 8-episode podcast series to tell your stories.     Shop podcast T-shirts:   https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/matthewmania     Check out some of the best vendors and service providers in Florida: https://www.realestatefinder.com/preferredvendors     Subscribe to our newsletter or see past issues at: https://www.realestatefinder.com/newsletter

On today’s episode of Real Estate Finder, Staci Garcia is joined by fellow Real Estate Finder real estate agent Russell Spadacchini.    Staci and Russell are friends from Spanish River High School and have been friends since 1988. So we take a quick trip back in time to how Boca Raton used to be and bring the conversation up to present day with the growth of Downtown Boca and the introduction of the Brightline train. Have you taken a ride on Brightline yet? How was it? Let us know!   Russell recently sold a six million dollar waterfront home in Deerfield Beach. He’s the $6M Dollar Man!   On Saturday, April 27, 2024, Russell is hosting the Florida Wing, Taco and Dessert Battle in Sanborn Square at 6pm. Get your tickets at www.flwingbattle.com   Have an idea for a podcast? Try www.podpopuli.com and their Posterity Podcasts program to create an 8-episode podcast series to tell your stories.   Shop podcast T-shirts:   https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/matthewmania   Check out some of the best vendors and service providers in Florida: https://www.realestatefinder.com/preferredvendors   Subscribe to our newsletter or see past issues at: https://www.realestatefinder.com/newsletter  

Do you know how many listings are added to the Multiple Listing Service every day?   Do you know how many properties are marked closed?  Or under contract? How many properties have a price change or canceled?    We do.  We are Real Estate Finders.  Of course we check the hot sheets every day.    The hotsheets give you this information.  And that’s why we know the newest market changes in real time.    We also revisited the case of the mystery buyer from last week and had a few updates to add.   We are Real Estate Finders.  Of course we can’t guess what the future condo dues will be.  Despite being asked to do so.      We also discussed our repeat investment buyer, and I think I’m going to try to recruit the listing agent to join our team. But I will settle for getting him to join us one day on this podcast.   Have an idea for a podcast? Try www.podpopuli.com and their Posterity Podcasts program to create an 8-episode podcast series to tell your stories.   Shop podcast T-shirts:   https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/matthewmania   Check out some of the best vendors and service providers in Florida: https://www.realestatefinder.com/preferredvendors   Subscribe to our newsletter or see past issues at: https://www.realestatefinder.com/newsletter