0 Precautions to Take Before Buying Miami Beach Property

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Sean Greco

Buying Miami Beach property is an exhilarating experience. There’s celebrities in your neighborhood, the beach is a short distance away, and all around you the glitter of success. That’s a good thing, but sometimes excitement clouds our sound buying decisions.

Even though it seems like paradise found, there’s many things to be careful of before you invest in property on Miami Beach.

First of all, take the time to research all the properties for sale in Miami. While real estate will go fast, you might find a better deal on a home, condo or villa that better suits your needs. A Miami realtor who really knows the area will show you the hottest properties and they’ll already have the inside scoop on each one. They may also have a few unlisted, private sales to offer.

There’s plenty of Miami Beach luxury condos to choose from, but if you decide on a condo watch out for these pitfalls.

Condos have rules and regulations that are stringent in some cases. Some condo units may not be available to rent, for instance.

If you plan on buying Miami properties to rent, be sure you read the full condo bylaws. Or, talk to the management companies before you buy and find out what rules you’ll have to follow.

Finally, always stay within your budget and don’t go overboard. There are so many beautiful properties available in Miami, you’ll certainly find one to enjoy. We can help you in your search.

To find out more, contact us today.

0 Luxury Buildings in the Miami Real Estate Market

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Sean Greco

Luxury condos in Miami Beach are a hot item in the real estate market. Buyers of Miami Beach properties enjoy year-round sunshine, world-class shopping and the vibrancy of the neighborhood. The following are five luxurious Miami properties to consider:

Canyon Ranch

The spacious and modern Canyon Ranch in Miami Beach boasts a hip art deco style décor. The health and wellness space is the highlight of the property and encompassed over 60,000 square feet. Amenities include access to 765 feet of beach access, four pristine pools, personal cabanas, recreational activities and concierge services.

The Yacht Club

With a dramatic marble and wood lobby, you’ll have your breath taken away as soon as you enter The Yacht Club. The pool sits along the bay and is heated with a nearby whirlpool. Renters park in a secured lot and have access to numerous amenities such as tennis courts, a business center, private terraces and gourmet kitchens.

ICON South Beach

The two-tiered design of the ICON South Beach is an architectural marvel. Situated on the bay, it takes up seven acres of prime Miami Beach real estate. Residents rave about the lap pool, infinity edge pool, sauna, poolside grill and business services. Condos feature custom cabinets, state of the art appliances and marble flooring.

Continuum South Beach Condos

The two towers of the Continuum South Beach are one of the most well-known luxury buildings in all of Miami. With breathtaking beach pools and private luxurious pools, you’ll never want to leave the property. Condos have tempered glass, marble flooring, Jacuzzi bathtubs and custom European cabinetry.

Apogee South Beach

The Apogee South Beach features spacious three to four bedroom condos with open floor plans. With ten foot ceilings, two dishwashers, rain shower heads and a sub-zero wine storage, this is one of the most desirable properties in the city.

If you’re in the market for luxury condos in Miami Beach, call now for more information.

0 The Power of the RE/MAX Brand

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Sean Greco

I would like to tell a story that showed first hand just how important Brand Recognition is in today’s Global world. I spoke to a 7th grade class during career day recently, and had a revelation in the class room that day. I was already a part of the Remax Network, I already knew the merits of such a powerful and dynamic company that is known around the world as a leader in Residential Real Estate. Agents, buyers and sellers, landlord and tenants all know about that familiar balloon and those colors that both consciously and sub-consciously identify with Real Estate. It’s a given, right, everyone knows Remax…Outstanding Agents, Outstanding Results…Remax…Above the Crowd…

So, I was assigned my room and had a child usher me to the class. They were finishing a test and it was interesting to see them all peer up from their papers to see who had entered the classroom and sat by the teacher. As I waited for the quiz to finish up, boy did it bring back memories. You can’t have the vividness of such memories such as middle school until you actually take yourself back to that very moment and ‘see yourself’ sitting at that desk, taking that quiz, excited about the change of pace that would take place that day.

The time came for the teacher to introduce me, and I went into what it was I did as a job, as a passion, as my career. Now I have to be honest…I think what I do is pretty exciting. I negotiate deals, meet people from all around the world, get to work within some of the most luxurious homes and condos there are on this planet. Talk about escrow deposits and inspections, strategies and legal considerations, income and taxes, views and finishes. Amenities and services, ocean front or bay front, mortgages or cash, and so on and so on. Exciting stuff…right? When doing it, yes…when trying to relay to a classroom of 7th graders, I was unpleasantly surprised at the feeling that I wasn’t getting the excitement of my job across.

At the end when I was taking questions, one of the few students that raised their hand asked if I could give my contact information because their father was ‘thinking about becoming an agent‘. So, I took out my business card holder and passed out a card, another student asked for one, and I just decided to take a stack and pass around to all the kids in the class. And you see…that’s when it happened…

The chatter started immediately and the questions came quickly. You see, once they saw that RE/MAX Balloon, once they saw that RE/MAX logo in its distinctive Red, White and Blue colors, that’s all they needed to truly ‘understand’ what it was I did. ‘Talking shop’ about contracts and views and deals did nothing for the students, I didn’t correlate it well. It was in that very moment, when my time was up but the class was more talkative than it had ever been the entire presentation and many questions remained unanswered, it was then that I realized the power of Brand Recognition, and just how well RE/MAX has done that.

As this powerful ‘aha’ moment set in upon me as I walked down the hall I knew something…’Next year I am going to hand them my card first and bring some better visual aids, like I don’t know…the RE/MAX Balloon‘!