PRESS RELEASE
Tracy Dix’s appointment to Key Contract
person to Florida House of Representative Tony Sasso.
I am honored and excited to announce that I have been appointed to be the Key Contact, for newly elected Florida House of Representative Tony Sasso, District 32 in Tallahassee. I will represent the Space Coast Association of Realtors, keeping Representative Sasso informed with the Real Estate industry, and the housing market, and the changes that are happening in our market. On behalf of my fellow Realtors I will be traveling to Tallahassee, as well as attending events locally that are key to our Real Estate business.
As a resident of Brevard County for many years, I have seen the evolving changes and growth, in our community. I am sure there are many agents who would like to share their comments and concerns, and I would be happy to hear the voices of my fellow Realtors.
Please do not hesitate to telephone me or to contact me via e-mail:
321-576-9363 Office
321-698-9025 Cell
Email: TracyDix@cfl.rr.com
ARTICLE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE
Florida House leaders have dropped their opposition to tapping up to $1.7 billion from long-term reserves
to help cope with the state's budget crisis - but said the option is only for an emergency. "That money is
there for certain times, and we made the determination that those times are now," says Rep. Ray Sansom,
R-Destin.
Read the full story:
http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n4-040108.cfm
ADVICE
SETTING THE STAGE FOR SALES
NAR regional vice president John Veneris says home sellers should ask their agent about staging to make a good first impression with buyers. Ninety-three percent of residences that are staged spend no more than 31 days on the market, while it takes 161 days or more to sell homes that have not been staged, according to Barb Schwarz of International Home Staging. Despite the benefits of staging, National Association of Exclusive Buyers Agents President Jon Boyd says staging should not conceal material defects; and he notes that the process does not do anything to expand square footage, boost neighborhood quality or improve location. However, a 2007 report from the buyers agents group calls staging "a smart way for home sellers to present their home to you to get the highest possible price." Staging does not have to cost a lot of money; and staging experts urge homeowners to install new window treatments, use neutral colors, replace carpeting and ensure the home is clean.
e-NEWS
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The evidence is anecdotal yet adds up: Many Florida Realtors are reporting a small yet noticeable
market turnaround in their areas. Is it true for you? And, if so, why? Did passage of January's
Amendment 1 convince buyers to get off the fence? Are some buyers jumping in while interest
rates are still low, or is there another reason for a market shift? Floridarealtors.org editors want to
know your stories. Please e-mail us at: newseditor@floridarealtors.org