Hello Friends,
As most of you know I am fairly new at blogging. I want input from you on what content you want to read about on my blog. I am the Broker for Carter Group Real Estate so real estate is my field of expertise. Coastal and Southeast Georgia to be exact. However, I stay up to date on national, state, and local happenings. All you have to do is tell me what you want and you will be entered to win your choice of:
1) $25.00 Visa Gift Card
2) $25.00 Bonefish Bar and Grill gift certificate
3) $25.00 Bath and Body Works gift certificate
Please sign in to my guest book and post your comment. The more posts you submit the more chances you have to win. I will leave this open until October 9th at which time I will announce the winner. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Misty
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
4440 Collins Loop Odum, GA
This beautiful log home in Odum, Georgia may be toured by clicking on the link below. This home was lovingly built with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths on 5 acres in the heart of Odum, Georgia. There is an additional 20 acres that may be purchased with this home or separately. A personal tour is the only way to truly see and feel the quality of this home. To schedule a tour today please call or email me, my contact information is listed below.
Misty Causey, Broker
Carter Group Real Estate
912-399-8686 Mobile
866-770-0775 Toll Free
245 Promise Lane Brunswick, GA
Caleb's Crossing Townhomes, where livin' is easy...this is the essence of Caleb's Crossing. Everything is taken care of for you so you have time to do the things that are important to you. The community includes a heated pool, pool house, playground, and several lakes and lagoons for your enjoyment. When you live at Caleb's Crossing all you have to do is relax...lawn maintenance, pest control (inside and out including a retreat and repair termite bond), garbage disposal, street lighting, exterior maintenance, EVEN roof replacement is a worry that you no longer have to deal with!
This townhome has a perimeter location and has no neighbors in the back. There are 3 bedrooms, and 2 full baths all on one level living! Upgrades throughout this home make it stand out as an extreme value! Take a virtual tour by clicking the link below then give us a call to set up a time for your private showing.
130 Teak Trail Brunswick, GA
This 5 bedroom 2.5 bathroom may be seen by clicking the link below. The master bed and bath are located on the main living level and are wonderfully appointed with walk in closet in the master bedroom and two separate vanities made from Shirestone, tiled walk in shower, corner jetted bath, and water closet make this bath an oasis. This home comes complete with a fabulous kitchen that has ease of use written all over it...Shirestone counters that are heat resistant up to 1000 degrees are a life saver at large gatherings. The formal dining has beautiful hardwood flooring and spectacular chandelier. The living room has built in above the gas log fireplace for your tv. The half bath, laundry room, and storage area complete the downstairs. The upstairs consists of 4 bedroom and full bath as well as extra storage.
http://www.cartergroupland.com/site/show_home/20
http://www.cartergroupland.com/site/show_home/20
28 Whitetail Trail Brunswick, GA
Click on the link below and take a look at this wonderful 3 bedroom 2 bath lakefront home. Complete with convenient location, oversized 2 car garage, screened back porch, computer room, fabulous master bed and bath, and eat-in kitchen with tiled backsplash.
http://www.cartergroupland.com/site/show_home/5
http://www.cartergroupland.com/site/show_home/5
Do We Deserve What We Earn?
Do we deserve what we earn? This question is in regards to full time REALTOR'S that do their best to excel in their field of expertise and have integrity when it comes to customer service. REALTOR'S and licensed real estate agents are NOT created equally. REALTOR'S adhere to a strict Code of Ethics set forth by the National Association of REALTOR'S, there are many other differences, however, that topic will have to wait for another blog post.
Below you will find a scenario with a basic commission split. After reviewing the scenario and commission split and based on your personal experiences with a REALTOR or licensed real estate agent, please comment on the question "Do we deserve what we earn?".
Scenario- A property listed with ABC Realty sold for $150,000. This property was sold by XYZ Realty. The Exclusive Listing Agreement stated that the total commission would be 6% (this percentage is not set and is negotiable, it is being used for example purposes only). The Exclusive Listing Agreement also states that should another real estate company procure a ready, willing, and able buyer the total commission would then be split between the listing real estate company (ABC Realty) and the selling real estate company (XYZ Realty). In this scenario we will split the total commission equally between the two companies...3% to ABC Realty and 3% to XYZ Realty.
$150,000. Sales Price
x 6% Total Commission
__________________
$9,000. Total Commission (in dollars)
$9,000 Total Commission (in dollars)
x 50% Commission split between the real estate companies
___________________________________________
$4,500 of Total Commission to ABC Realty
$4,500 of Total Commission to XYZ Realty
After the commission is split between the real estate companies the commission continues to be split between each real estate company and the agent involved in the transaction. Each real estate company and agent have different agreements with one another. In our example we will split the commission equally between the real estate company and the agent involved in the transaction.
$4,500. Total Commission to ABC Realty
x 50% Split between real estate company and agent
______________________________________
$2,250. To the real estate company
$2,250. To the real estate agent involved with the transaction
(in our example XYZ Realty has the same commission split with it's agent as ABC Realty does, therefore the above commission breakdown between company and agent would be identical.)
Now that we have an actual dollar amount of $2,250. the agent must subtract a portion of that commission for state and federal taxes, vehicle payments, vehicle insurance, health insurance, errors and omissions insurance, vehicle maintenance, phone and Internet service, MLS board dues, advertising, and gas just to name a few...now the agents time can be taken into consideration...the time it takes to show the property (usually multiple times), writing up the contract, handling negotiations, making phone calls to and taking calls from lenders, attorneys, home inspectors, pest control vendors, appraisers, and surveyors. These are just some of the items that must be deducted from the commission.
In the above scenario I did not break down the company dollar as this post is geared to get your comments, based on your personal experience, of the real estate professional that you dealt with. Please take just a moment and comment yes, you do agree or no, you do not agree...you can make your comment as long or as short as you'd like. We really appreciate your feedback good or bad helps us to better serve our customers.
Thank you,
Below you will find a scenario with a basic commission split. After reviewing the scenario and commission split and based on your personal experiences with a REALTOR or licensed real estate agent, please comment on the question "Do we deserve what we earn?".
Scenario- A property listed with ABC Realty sold for $150,000. This property was sold by XYZ Realty. The Exclusive Listing Agreement stated that the total commission would be 6% (this percentage is not set and is negotiable, it is being used for example purposes only). The Exclusive Listing Agreement also states that should another real estate company procure a ready, willing, and able buyer the total commission would then be split between the listing real estate company (ABC Realty) and the selling real estate company (XYZ Realty). In this scenario we will split the total commission equally between the two companies...3% to ABC Realty and 3% to XYZ Realty.
$150,000. Sales Price
x 6% Total Commission
__________________
$9,000. Total Commission (in dollars)
$9,000 Total Commission (in dollars)
x 50% Commission split between the real estate companies
___________________________________________
$4,500 of Total Commission to ABC Realty
$4,500 of Total Commission to XYZ Realty
After the commission is split between the real estate companies the commission continues to be split between each real estate company and the agent involved in the transaction. Each real estate company and agent have different agreements with one another. In our example we will split the commission equally between the real estate company and the agent involved in the transaction.
$4,500. Total Commission to ABC Realty
x 50% Split between real estate company and agent
______________________________________
$2,250. To the real estate company
$2,250. To the real estate agent involved with the transaction
(in our example XYZ Realty has the same commission split with it's agent as ABC Realty does, therefore the above commission breakdown between company and agent would be identical.)
Now that we have an actual dollar amount of $2,250. the agent must subtract a portion of that commission for state and federal taxes, vehicle payments, vehicle insurance, health insurance, errors and omissions insurance, vehicle maintenance, phone and Internet service, MLS board dues, advertising, and gas just to name a few...now the agents time can be taken into consideration...the time it takes to show the property (usually multiple times), writing up the contract, handling negotiations, making phone calls to and taking calls from lenders, attorneys, home inspectors, pest control vendors, appraisers, and surveyors. These are just some of the items that must be deducted from the commission.
In the above scenario I did not break down the company dollar as this post is geared to get your comments, based on your personal experience, of the real estate professional that you dealt with. Please take just a moment and comment yes, you do agree or no, you do not agree...you can make your comment as long or as short as you'd like. We really appreciate your feedback good or bad helps us to better serve our customers.
Thank you,
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will be having their Fall Kickoff this evening at the monthly Business After Hours. Carter Group Real Estate is proud to be one of four sponsors for this event. BAH will be catered by and held at the Pine Forest Country Club from 6-8PM. This event is a wonderful opportunity to network with other professionals and grow your business.
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