Page 11 - Martin Downs Bulletin - September '19

Martin Downs, Page 11

rEal EstatE

Treasure Coast Real Estate buyers use a REALTOR . Even with For Sale By Owner Some experienced sellers recognize this reality. In some
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Report properties, most buyers prefer to use an agent to represent cases, they even sweeten the deal for the buyer’s agent by
them.
offering a bonus in addition to the 3 percent.
It is no secret that with low inventory, you have more This should be important to consider when listing
Selling? Consider Real Estate Commissions To agents competing for fewer potential listings. The result has your property. Although an agent offering a discount
Attract More Buyers been that many listing agents are willing to discount their might sound appealing, this could be putting you at a
By Jim Weix commission. That sounds good to sellers. However, it could disadvantage.
When people list their be that a discounted commission is working against them. When listing a property, I typically look at what
property, they know that it With a typical listing contract, the seller agrees to pay the other properties in that neighborhood are offering
is going to be marketed to a certain commission, let’s say 6 percent. Then the seller buyer’s agents. I also look at what recent sold or pending
potential buyers. With that and agent agree that a certain amount of that will be paid properties offered. That way the seller and I can determine
in mind, they and their agent should another agent procure the buyer. In most cases it if we would be negotiating ourselves with a discounted
present it in the best way will be 3 percent, or 50 percent of the total commission. commission, or if it should be no problem.
that they can. They freshen If the commission is 5 percent, then the “split” might be If you need to find this information out, feel free to
things up, remove clutter, 2.5 percent. contact me.
use lots of pictures, include Do you think that the seller paying 3 percent to a Jim Weix is a Broker Associate with The Keyes
a virtual tour, and focus on buyer’s agent might have an advantage over the one Company. Jim has 23 years of experience selling real
marketing to the public. paying 2.5 percent? Do you think that a buyer’s agent, estate full time. If you have questions or want the services
But what about the marketing to the agents that are either consciously or unconsciously, might favor selling of an experienced expert, you can reach Jim at (772) 341-
representing those potential buyers? About 90 percent of one property over another? 2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
trivia

I Didn’t Know That ... Bet but it isn’t just an empty gesture, and she does carry a Who Was The Fastest Horse In Kentucky Derby History?
That would be Secretariat, a horse so cool they made
few things like lipstick and a small mirror. However, the
You Didn’t Know It Either handbag’s main purpose is to signal staff members, and a Disney movie about him. Secretariat finished the 1973
she places it on the floor as a call for someone to rescue Kentucky Derby in 1:59 2/5 time, the fastest any horse
Fascinating trivia facts her from a boring conversation. At dinnertime, when she has ever run the 1.25-mile-long course. Secretariat went
compiled by Stanley places her bag on the table, she’s ready for the meal to on to win the Triple Crown and Horse of the Year in 1973.
Morgenbesser be over. Secretariat earned his owners, Christopher and Penny
Who Wakes Up The Who Was The First Woman To Ride In The Kentucky Chenery, over $1.3 million in his lifetime. Sadly, he was
Queen Of England? Derby? euthanized in 1989 after contracting a painful, debilitating
The queen doesn’t use a It took 95 years for a female jockey to land a spot on disease in his hooves.
traditional alarm clock or a the Derby lineup, but Diane Crump was right for the job. Who Had The Highest IQ Ever Recorded?
wake-up call the way hotels With over 230 victories in her career, Crump is widely At age 5, William James Sidis had learned Greek, Latin,
do in order to rise in the regarded as a pioneer in the world of horse racing. She French, Hebrew, Russian, German, and English. Having
morning. She has a Scottish was just 20 years old when, in 1970, she became the first enrolled in Harvard at the tender age of 11 – after being
bagpipe player who toots a woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby. Sadly, she came in turned down at age 6 – Sidis had a reported IQ between 250
tune from 7 to 9 a.m. every 15th in a 17-horse race. Since then, just five other women
morning. The queen is never seen without a handbag, have raced and no woman has ever won the Derby. Trivia on page 12

Pet Matters

For The Love Of Animals

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends Adoption,
Clinic & Ranch
“For the Love of Animals” features
real stories happening at Furry Friends in
Jupiter. We are The Humane Society of
Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the only no-
kill shelter open to the public in northern Animals like Cookie and Piper (with volunteers Cayden and
Palm Beach County. We’ve been rescuing, Caleigh) are waiting for you to take them home. Please come visit
rehabilitating, and re-homing the homeless them and the many others at our Palm City Ranch and Jupiter
animals in our community for more than 30 Adoption Center!
years. Our not for profit 501c3 organization
consists of our Jupiter based Adoption Center, Veterinary Clinic Rebecca with Kiki and Sophie Reese waited for her new daddy for
(open to the public), Thrift Boutique, and Palm City Ranch. a long time!
Thirty-three adoptions! Monroe, Sunny, & Luce are just a few
to name. What a tremendous “Clear the Shelter” adoption day we Blue, now
had at our Jupiter Adoption Center & Palm City Ranch on Saturday, Graysea Blu,
August 17. This was a record breaking one-day adoption number is pretty in
for our organization. We are thrilled that so many deserving dogs, pink in her
cats, puppies & kittens found their forever families! new home!!!
One lucky dynamic duo trotting out the door was Sophie and
Kiki, an older, bonded sibling pair surrendered to us in April after
their owner passed away. They sat in our shelter for more than four
months, hopeful that someone kind would pick up on their own kind, Furry Friends’ new Adoption Center & Veterinary Clinic,
loving ways. These two are so special, never barking or behaving located at 100 Capital Street in the Jupiter Commerce Park, will
poorly in the midst of what can often be a chaotic life… shelter life. be completed in October 2019. If you would like to be a part of
Patiently they waited. You would pass them by in their pen, our new beginning, please contact us. Like each nail, block, & tile,
meeting their soulful, hopeful eyes or watching them snooze away every donation, no matter how small, will help make our dream
the day together. August 17 was the answer to their prayerful paws come true… All for the Love of Animals.
when Rebecca walked in, having followed the status of the two on Please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org or call
our website for several weeks. Rebecca lives in an apartment so 561.747.5311 ext. 1 for more information. Ask for Pat Deshong,
she was looking for an older quiet dog who would lounge on the President, or Curry Krasulak, Director of Development.
couch. When she saw Kiki and Sophie, she thought, “Why not two? This is what Furry Friends is all about…rescuing, rehabilitating,
They’ll keep each other company when I’m away from home.” and giving homeless companion animals their best future… no
We are thankful to Rebecca and all of the adopters who decided matter how long it takes to find it. We have many wonderful
to rescue a life on August 17. We are thankful to all adopters for dogs and cats at our Jupiter Adoption Center and Palm City
opening their hearts and homes, giving the voiceless their new Ranch. We invite you to come visit us! Our website is www.
beginnings. At Furry Friends, we cannot rescue, rehabilitate and furryfriendsadoption.org.
re-home needy dogs and cats if there is no one willing to help us Furry Friends depends on the generous support from donors
complete the circle of our mission. like you. Without Furry Friends, the future of the many animals
When considering adding a furry family member to your family, we save would be uncertain. Thank you for donating and helping
please come see us. There is no better feeling than when you save us continue our animal saving mission.
a life! Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 401 Maplewood
LOVE of animals! Drive, Ste. 8, Jupiter, FL 33458.
2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 1
“Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
Patricia Deshong, President happen for our Furry Friends”
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