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Press Release: Wagner Realtor Chantelle Lewin Earns Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES) Designation
BRADENTON, FL, August 3, 2020 – Realtor Chantelle Lewin of Wagner Realty's Anna Maria Island Office has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist® designation from the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of Realtors®. She joins more than 15,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES® designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course that helps them better understand the needs, considerations, and goals of real estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older.
"To me, the SRES is much more than a designation" notes Chantelle, adding "I love working with seniors and, after completing the course, am sure I have a deeper understanding of everything from assisting those who are down-sizing, to helping adul...
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How to Make Your Offer Stand Out in a Competitive Market
If you're looking to buy a home and have found one that you love, that's great news, but we are in a competitive market, so you'll need to make your offer stand out from any others that come in.
Our real estate agents love helping people find a new place to call home in the Sunshine State. With the real estate market being as hot as the Florida summer weather, we suggest the following five ways to make sure your offer stands out.
- Keep it Simple
Make sure that when you make an offer on a home, it's simple. The contract that's most appealing to the buyer is based on price, of course, but also on the number of contingencies it has, and the fewer t...
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Press Release: Kevin Kelly Joins Wagner Realty's Sarasota Office
SARASOTA, FL, July 28, 2020 – Realtor Kevin Kelly has joined Wagner Realty's Sarasota Office located at 1440 First Street in Downtown Sarasota. A native of Staten Island, NY, Kelly moved to Sarasota in 2014, earning his real estate license in 2016. He has hands-on experience in property renovation and has managed his own investment properties as well.
Kevin is an active member of the Sarasota Knights of Columbus and enjoys volunteering for the Knights at their concession stand at Ed Smith Stadium. Previously Kevin worked as a network analyst for AT&T and as a computer technician for ITT. He resides in Sarasota with his wife Dawn. "My wife and I fell in love with Sarasota when we were here on a vacation years ago," notes Kevin, adding "I know we're not alone – Sarasota has something very special."
Kevin can...
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6 Natural Remedies for Eliminating Summer Bugs
While the warm summer weather is perfect for tasty cookouts and swimming, it also brings a variety of pests who want to make your house their new home. Don't let summer bugs distract you from your summer fun.
The good news is you don't need harsh chemicals to get rid of these unwanted pests! Instead, check out these natural remedies for eliminating summer bugs. All of these remedies below are kid and pet-friendly, and they won't cover your home in chemicals.
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Press Release: Wagner Realtors Earn Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES) Designation
Photo: L-R Nancy Allen, Joe McDonald and Myrna Ryan work out of the Wagner Realty SR 64 Office, located at 5215 E SR 64 Bradenton, FL 34208.
BRADENTON, FL, July 21, 2020 - Realtors Nancy Allen, Joe McDonald and Myrna Ryan of Wagner Realty's SR 64 Office have earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist® designation from the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of Realtors®. They join more than...