May102013

Coral Gables & Coconut Grove Home Magazine: May Issue

I recently started mailing a home and lifestyle magazine to select Coral Gables and Coconut Grove residents. I’ve had such good feedback, that I began mailing to more homes in these areas, but just in case you did not receive it, it is now online for you to peruse.

You’ll find home decor related articles discussing plantation shutters and home theaters as well as my Q & A article discussing market conditions. Let me know if you receive the magazine and what you’d like me to discuss in the next Q&A.

If you are considering buying or selling in Coconut Grove or Coral Gables, please feel free to contact me and benefit from the Strength of My Experience.

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Apr232013

Meet the Carole Smith Real Estate Team: Marketing

Last week I mentioned that my team was expanding. I wanted to take the time to introduce you to my dream team individually. Each person’s role is integral in my success and, more importantly, in the success of my clients’ transactions. Someone who doesn’t interface with clients on a regular basis is my Marketing Director, Diana Rodriguez-Velazquez. She contributes greatly to the exposure of clients’ properties and my overall marketing.

Diana Rodriguez, Marketing Director

Diana Rodriguez, Marketing Director

Reluctantly she confirmed that she has over 20 years marketing experience – six of which have been with me! I lured Diana away from Corporate America where she was the Director of Interactive Marketing for Carnival Cruise Lines. With extensive experience in database, brand and digital marketing, Diana has been a terrific asset.

When I tell prospective clients that they are hiring a skilled team, I mean it. Wait ’til you meet the rest of the gang!

If you are considering buying or selling in Coconut Grove or Coral Gables, please feel free to contact me and benefit from the Strength of My Experience.

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Apr192013

Signs That Bidding War is Back in Coral Gables & Coconut Grove

f32772c1-cd8d-4736-8918-3e5b64e32601Recently, several of my Coral Gables and Coconut Grove listings have gone under contract in days but there’s a re-emerging twist – they are going under contract with several bids on the property. CNNMoney reported on the bidding war trend. Click here for article.

The article mentions that “homebuyers (are) eager to purchase before home prices and mortgage rates rise”  according to Glenn Kelman, Redfin’s CEO.

I can definitely see the uptick in interest at open houses and upon listing new properties. The phone rings the moment a new Coral Gables or Coconut Grove home is for sale. Often Realtors who call when a new listing hits the market begin their conversation like this: “Is the property on XYZ still available?” or “Are you taking back-up offers?”

 

If you are considering buying or selling in Coconut Grove or Coral Gables, please feel free to contact me and benefit from the Strength of My Experience.

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Apr152013

Carole Smith Real Estate Team Is Expanding!

I’m thrilled to announce that the Carole Smith Team is expanding! In recent weeks we’ve re-organized existing staff and hired two additional Realtors to continue to provide exceptional service to our clients.

In the coming days, I’ll blog about each team member because folks – in this market it really does take a village!

Cristina Formosa, Executive Director Carole Smith Team

Cristina Formosa, Executive Director Carole Smith Team

I’ll start today by announcing Cristina Formosa’s much deserved promotion to Executive Director. Cristina has been my right hand for over 7 years and has blossomed into an effective and focused Realtor while managing multiple projects that streamline our operations and processes internally.

 If you know her, you know how extremely capable and reliable she is. She uses her Masters in Psychology from Columbia University on a daily basis to navigate our hectic office and interactions.

Cristina is such an asset and I’m fortunate that she has not gotten the 7 year itch! (I hope I didn’t just jinx myself…)

If you are considering buying or selling in Coconut Grove or Coral Gables, please feel free to contact me and benefit from the Strength of My Experience.

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