REAL ESTATE IS FUN AGAIN!

From time to time I like to share articles that are published in our local newspaper on this blog. This is one of those times. Positive news now out weighs the negatives that we have seen for several years:
http://www.theledger.com/article/20121220/NEWS/121229947/1178?Title=Polk-Home-Prices-Up-in-November-
It is refreshing to see this type of article being the new normal. Our phone is ringing once again and I am fielding calls from people who are now considering real estate as a career path. I am greatly encouraged by the number of people once again considering marketing their homes and the buyers who are becoming anxious that if they don't do something they are going to miss the opportunity to get a deal.  This is once again FUN!
We are still full speed ahead on our recruiting drive here in Lakeland and all accross Central Florida. Call me, Broker, Richard Castret 863-640-3127, to find out how you can become a part of this growing company! Or e-mail me @ RCastret@advantagerecinc.com    

RENTAL AGENT NEEDED IN LAKELAND

RENTAL AGENT NEEDED IN OUR LAKELAND OFFICE! We are turning away prospective rental clients on a daily basis. We do not have anyone currently on staff wanting to work with rental clients. We will offer an exclusive lead flow to anyone that is willing to work as a rental agent. Call Broker Richard Castret 863-640-3127 for details. Must be a licensed Realtor to apply.

ASSOCIATES NEEDED!

IT IS OFFICIAL WE ARE EXPANDING! OUR DBA HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM "ADVANTAGE REALTY OF LAKELAND" TO "ADVANTAGE REALTY FLORIDA"!

Advantage Realty of Lakeland was formed in 2003 under the real estate corporation Advantage REC Inc. Starting in Lakeland as a residential company we soon evolved in to Commercial Real Estate. We have a ratio of 50/50 commercial vs residential sales per $$$ value.
During 2005 we started moving our focus (commercially) to all of Central Florida. Our residential structure was restricted to the Lakeland area.
We are now prepared to take the total package (residential &  commercial) throughout our 20 county MLS service area.
Real Estate has started to recover and the need is imediate and wide spread. We need 10 to 20 assocaites to fill out Lakeland and we need primary associates (Broker Associates) in all other communities with support associates to follow.
We have NO COMPANY ASSOCIATE FEES and offer free signage and E&O Insurance. Institutional advertising and brokerage support provided at no charge. One of the best commission programs offered in today's market place.

CAL BROKER RICHARD CASTRET 863-640-3127 FOR A CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW TODAY! You will be glad you did! 

THE FISCAL CLIFF!

oh!!!! NO!!!!!.....Mr Bill!!!!

What to do, What to do???????

Just another example of the gridlock that our present political system presents.  A lot of rhetoric and then as if by magic a solution avails itself alas at the last minute. My politician my hero.....yuk!
Quite honestly I have moved on and am focusing on the matters at hand. Many businesses may be sitting back and waiting to see how this is going to play out prior to investing in expansion however I don't plan to be one of them.
The business of Real Estate has turned the corner and I am moving forward with our expansion. Right now our physical presense is limited to Lakeland where we are headquartered but we now have immediate plans in place to expand in to all 20 Counties that our MLS system covers. We still need about 10 Associates in Lakeland and will be needing needing Primary Agents (Broker Associates preferred but not required) in all other communities. Also once we have our primaries in place we will be hiring enough associates to service that given area. Check out prior blogs to see what we offer and then give me a call to discuss your future with Advantage Realty Florida! BROKER RICHARD CASTRET 863-640-3127 (CELL PHONE) All inquiries are confidential!

TIME TO SELL IS NOW!

 U.S. home prices rose 6.3 percent in October compared with a year ago, the largest yearly gain since July 2006. The jump adds to signs of a comeback in the once-battered housing market.
Steady price increases are helping fuel a housing recovery. They encourage more homeowners to sell their homes. And they entice would-be buyers to purchase homes before prices rise further.
Home values are rising in more states and cities, according to the report. Prices increased in 45 states in October, up from 43 the previous month. The biggest increases were in Arizona, where prices rose 21.3 percent, and in Hawaii, where they were up 13.2 percent. This holds true in Florida as well.
This is really great news and now is the time to take advantage of the positive uptick in the market. If you have been sitting on your home that you have been wanting to sell because you feel you won't be able to sell it for what it is worth you might be surprised. I recommend that if you are in the Lakeland Florida area that you consult with one of our Real Estate Professionals to run a comparative market analysis using up to date sales figures and see if we can get you what you need from your home. Buyers are out there and inventory levels in our area are low and real estate like all commodities is a supply and demand item.  Give us a call today! 863-646-4399