Engel & Völkers Madeira Beach welcomes two luxury real estate broker associates.

Engel & Völkers, ranked the number one Top Workplaces 2020 by the Tampa Bay Times, welcome two broker associates to their global luxury brokerage that services communities by helping people buy, sell and invest in real estate. Engel & Völkers Madeira Beach welcomes Jeramiah Bustin and Shane Vanderson with the Bustin Vanderson Group.

The Bustin Vanderson Group is committed to providing a concierge level of real estate service to the Tampa community. With over twenty-five years of combined real estate experience, Bustin Vanderson Group is one of Tampa Bay’s most respected real estate teams. Mr. Bustin, a third-generation South Tampa native, offers a unique insight into…

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Thanks to the internet, one of the biggest changes in Real Estate over the last 15 years has been in the access to information for Buyers and Sellers. While, easy access to information has solved some problems, such as, not having to rely on Agents searching for you, making searching faster, easier, and in the convenience of your own home. It has created a whole other set of problems that REALTORS have to combat, such as misinformation, information overload, and misinterpretation of information. A major part of why the FSBO’s percentage is at all-time historic lows and part of the reason why agents are needed more than ever to decipher and guide Buyers and Sellers through what they need to know and what they need to remove from their cranium.

Here are…

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Sold:

These are the comparable properties that matter when it comes to appraisals.

Pending:

These properties indicate where pricing is potentially trending in the market. After all, closing that were negotiated and closed months ago, could have done so in a different market environment. And no, the listing agent will not tell us what the contract price is for, if they did they are doing a huge disservice to their client as the deal could fall through and then potential buyers could know what the Seller is willing to accept creating an advantageous negotiating position for them and a REALTOR failing to follow their duty of confidentiality.

Active:

This is the Seller’s competition and what potential buyers will be comparing your property and…

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First, there is a difference between modern and contemporary architecture. While there are often design elements found in one another styles, for the purpose of this article I’m going to mash the two together as often is done by others.

Supply and Demand:

As always, one of the biggest factors in market value comes down to supply and demand. Every area is different, but here in Tampa Florida, we simply do not have many high-end contemporary homes on the market. Supply is low, and demand continues to grow for these special properties. When demand is higher than supply, prices will usually be higher.

Craftsmanship and quality:

As with every builder and architect, craftsmanship and quality will differ, but in general contemporary homes should be…

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