Florida Real Estate Podcast with Pete Kuc

Northeast Florida Real Estate: A Sneak Peek at Ocean Ridge

p.kuc@mayregroup.com (MAY Real Estate Group) — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 19:50:00 +0000

Today we're out taking a look at our newest project, where we're representing SH Design on the building of 20 home house lot packages out at the new property in St. Augustine called Ocean Ridge.

This property will have a clubhouse and will be surrounded by water. In the video above, you can get a better look to help you visualize what this amazing project will look like when it's completed.

We're just steps from the beach.

If you'd like to come take a look at this property just steps from the ocean in St. Augustine Beach, give us a call. We'd love to show you around.

The Ocean Ridge development is now taking reservations! For more information, send an email to info@shdesignjax.com or call 904-395-7316.

Northeast Florida Real Estate: A Sneak Peak at a Waterfront Gem

p.kuc@mayregroup.com (MAY Real Estate Group) — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 18:03:00 +0000

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We're here at one of our secret getaway spots that's about to be released for a little sneak peek.

We're excited to finally release these waterfront properties here in Florida. It's quite a gem.

We'll be launching August 13th, so for an inside track on info for this property, give us a call or send us an email. We'd love to give you some information and give you a tour if you're interested.

Come Check Out Northeast Florida's Best New Event Venue

p.kuc@mayregroup.com (MAY Real Estate Group) — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 18:30:00 +0000

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We're here today to tell you a little bit about the Channelsideclub - it has become a high-end event center for weddings, parties, and other festivities.

This place is drop-dead gorgeous; an 8,000-square foot, four-acre setting on the water. It has more of a boutique-type of feel to it, and holds up to 230 people. We'd love for you to stop by and check the place out. The community is really excited about the renovations that have been done.

This place is drop-dead gorgeous!

There is a bar and plenty of places to hang out, and we're excited for friends and clients past and present to come see it. Hopefully our kids will get married here!

If you're looking for help in the real estate world, as always, give us a call or send us an email. We'd love to work with you!

For more info on the Channelsideclub, visit their website.

Come Check Out Northeast Florida's Best New Event Venue

p.kuc@mayregroup.com (MAY Real Estate Group) — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 18:30:00 +0000

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We're here today to tell you a little bit about the Channelsideclub - it has become a high-end event center for weddings, parties, and other festivities.

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This place is drop-dead gorgeous!

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There is a bar and plenty of places to hang out, and we're excited for friends and clients past and present to come see it. Hopefully our kids will get married here!

If you're looking for help in the real estate world, as always, give us a call or send us an email. We'd love to work with you!

For more info on the Channelsideclub, visit their website.

What to Expect from Northeast Florida Realtors

p.kuc@mayregroup.com (MAY Real Estate Group) — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:13:00 +0000

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Lately, many people have been asking the scoop about listing your property and what to expect as a buyer in Northeast Florida. We’re here with Brad Huffstelter at the Hammock Beach Pool Bar to talk about this in today’s video.

Our team always goes the extra step to ensure that your home is visible to a wide range of qualified buyers. No matter what features or amenities your home has, we're always selling them to prospective buyers. This allows us to find people that are willing to pay top dollar for your home.

"With us, it's a team effort."

With us, it’s a team effort. We have five agents working together to sell a home. Additionally, we offer a great marketing program that separates us from other Realtors. We utilize social media to our advantage. Our website is search engine optimized. We offer videos and podcasts. We make sure we’re out there with a large following.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in the surrounding area, give me a call or send me an email. We want to help you find the home of your dreams!

Opportune Time to Invest in Northeast Florida Real Estate

p.kuc@mayregroup.com (MAY Real Estate Group) — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 18:32:00 +0000

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Today, I’m here with Kim James, who has been gracious enough to join our team! I myself have purchased nine investment properties through her in Orlando. In January, Kim got 18 listings, and she’s gotten seven so far this month. That’s a ton of listings!

My team and I have also teamed up with RBP of Atlanta for our marketing, so we’ve got the lockdown on the best bargains in our area. We’ve even been closing off-market transactions, and doing extremely well.

A lot of people on our team are also investors, and if you’re interested in purchasing an investment property, now is a great time to do so. You can get a triplex for $75,000 and get a monthly return on investment of $1,800.

If you have any questions for Kim, you can call her at 904-347-2267. As always, if you have any real estate questions, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!

Jacksonville Turn-Key Rental Properties

p.kuc@mayregroup.com (MAY Real Estate Group) — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 21:17:00 +0000

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Today, Gonzalo joins us to talk about our program with turn-key rental properties.

Our investors are looking for a good return on their investment. When you’re looking for a rental property, you want to earn back at least 1% of that initial investment as monthly income. Although they value appreciation, investors predominantly seek out the best ROI.

We have a team that is looking for deals. We look for specials, anything we can profit off of. We inspect the property and check out what repairs or upgrades need to be addressed. We check out specific neighborhoods. We get a feel for the tenants and how they’re paying their rent, whether it’s month-to-month or not. By doing all of this, we ensure each property is worth the investment.

This week, we have three great deals. The rental rates are going for $750 a month and we’re selling them for $40,000.

If you have any questions about this topic or anything real estate related, give me a call or email today. We can add you to our hot list, too!

The Difference Between Brokerage and Resort Real Estate

p.kuc@mayregroup.com (MAY Real Estate Group) — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:00:00 +0000

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Today we are excited to be joined by Brad Huffstelter to talk a little bit about the value that comes with living in Hammock Beach, and the difference between resort real estate and brokerage real estate.

With brokerage real estate, it’s all about the price per square foot. That’s not necessarily how value is determined in the resort condo market. You see, when you buy a property at a resort, you are buying much more than the physical space you will be living in. You are buying a property that comes with amenities. You’ll want to know just as much about these as you will about your actual property.

When Brad takes someone to see a property at a resort, he takes the time to give them a tour of the club, introduce them to the trainer, concierge, bellman, pool boy, and more. When you’re considering living at a resort property, the amenities and the atmosphere are just as important as the property you are buying.

Hammock Beach isn’t a market where you can just go out and see a home on the MLS. It’s a market where you have to want to live, and once you see the resort, the property, and the people, you will.

If you have any questions for us, or would like to take a look at one of the great properties we have here in Hammock Beach, don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

Hire an Agent Who Knows the Area

p.kuc@mayregroup.com (MAY Real Estate Group) — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:05:00 +0000

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Today, I'm here with Brad Huffstetler, and we're going to talk a bit about Hammock Beach and how Brad came to join our team.

We've been here for fifteen years and made it through some tough times in the real estate market. One of the first things we learned about in the business is building value. We're back at peak prices today in the Hammock area. The lifestyles here are a lot of fun, and it's fun helping buyers and sellers meet their goals.

Between the two of us, Brad and I have lived or owned in every community. We know this area inside and out. It's a great time to buy, and we know this place like the backs of our hands, so we can certainly help you.

If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an email. You can reach Brad by email at b.huffstetler@mayregroup.com, or call him at (386) 931-3143. We look forward to hearing from you!

How to Get the Most Buyers to Your Home

p.kuc@mayregroup.com (MAY Real Estate Group) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:26:00 +0000

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When you're selling your home in Northeast Florida, you want to attract the most buyers possible. Rather than using fancy technological gizmos or marketing schemes to attract buyers, we do something very old-fashioned.

We use professional videography and photography to sell your home. Over 90% of buyers begin their home search online. This means that you will need to use the best possible photos and videos of your home right from the beginning.

If a buyer sees a bad photo, they will just skip over the property, and you've lost a buyer at that point. Better quality photos and videos are proven to bring in more buyers, and that's how we help you to garner a larger audience to your home.

We utilize a professional photographer and videographer to market your home to a wide range of buyers.

Check out this gorgeous video we made for a home in the Hammock Beach area. Wouldn't you want your home to look like that when you sell?

If you would like our help making your home irresistible to buyers, give us a call or shoot us an email. We would love to hear from you!

Introducing Annie Marks, Our Newest Partner

p.kuc@mayregroup.com (MAY Real Estate Group) — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:52:00 +0000

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Today we have Annie Marks with us. She is the president of May Management Services, Inc. She helped to form the MAY Real Estate Group, and has been involved with May Management since 1988.

We're extremely excited to be partnering with Annie, as her company manages HOA's from Daytona to North Jacksonville. Besides HOA's, her company oversees plain unit developments and condo associations. They manage organizations that range in all sizes and shapes.

This partnership only means that more good things will be coming in the future. Annie's expertise will surely increase the value that we can provide to you.

If you have any questions or comments about what we might be able to do for you, please don't hesitate to contact us.

What Unique Service Can We Offer You?

p.kuc@mayregroup.com (MAY Real Estate Group) — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 18:22:00 +0000

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Hey everyone, welcome back to our blog. Today we just wanted to talk to you a little bit about our company and how we started in the real estate business.

We formed this company out of a need to understand the real estate market. We formed the company with our partner Andy March, after spending the last few years doing sales and marketing with different contractors.

We decided that if we went into the general real estate business, we would take the marketing tactics and sales techniques we have learned to the real estate business. We feel like most agents operate re-actively by dropping a sign in the yard, putting a home on the MLS, and waiting. We know from experience that a pro-active approach is always more effective.

One of the reasons we picked to form our company here in Hammock Beach is because of our expertise. We understand the lifestyle here because we helped create it, and it took us years and years of training for us to understand the area. This has been able to help us serve buyers and sellers in Hammock Beach much better than the average real estate agent.

If you have any questions for us, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

How Should You Handle Multiple Offers on Your Northeast Florida Home?

p.kuc@mayregroup.com (MAY Real Estate Group) — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 13:37:00 +0000

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Since inventory is low here in Northeast Florida, multiple offer situations are the norm. Getting multiple offers is a sellers dream! Today, we want to discuss how you can make the most of these situations.

If you want to get multiple offers on your home, you need to price your home right! If you price your home too high, you are going to scare away buyers who would otherwise be interested and hurt your chances of selling quickly. By the time you bring your price down to where it should be, it's too late: everyone has lost interest.

Putting the right price on your home, or even underpricing your home, is a good strategy for generating buyer interest and getting multiple offers. Once your home gets multiple offers, we set a deadline by which each interested party must submit their highest and best offer. We then analyze the offers to find the one that has the best combination of price, terms, and conditions.

We're not sure how much longer we're going to have a seller's market, so now is the time to list your home for the best possible results. Multiple offers are the norm and, when you work with us, you will be able to fetch a great price as well as great terms. It's a win-win situation!

If you have questions about the current market, or if you would like real estate assistance of any kind, give us a call or shoot us a quick email. We would love to assist you!

What Should You Know About the MAY Real Estate Group?

p.kuc@mayregroup.com (MAY Real Estate Group) — Fri, 15 May 2015 18:35:00 +0000

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Hey everyone, Pete Kuc and Greg Ulmer here today. One of the great things about our company is that we formed it with expert knowledge of the real estate market. Coming from a developer background ourselves, we decided to join forces with Andy March and May Management. We noticed that we weren't giving great service to our clients in the selling department as far as selling the community to them.

We have worked with both residential and resort properties in the past, and with over 15 years of experience, we know exactly what it took to build everything in this area, and why some areas are more desirable than others. Remember when you buy a property, you are buying more than just physical space.

If you have any questions about the Northeast Florida real estate market or anything else real estate related, feel free to give us a call or send us a quick email. Talk to you soon!