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Treasure Coast Real Estate numerous phone calls, you will also As I mentioned at the beginning of

Report begin getting texts and emails on a this article, just doing Internet searches
regular basis for months to come.
can cause problems. One poor client
That is because your information is of mine heard his golf buddies talking
Don’t Click The Link! entered by the real estate agents into about some out-of-state home for sale
By Jim Weix programs that automatically send that had been dubbed “the porn house,”
Did you ever notice that out emails and texts for them on a because of some of the interesting
if you do an Internet search continual basis. furniture and contraptions shown in the
for something like “dog There are dozens and dozens listing pictures.
collars,” you suddenly begin of real estate sites out there. They Just for kicks, he did an Internet
to see ads for dog supplies all promise to provide you with search for “the porn house” and then
whenever you are on the information, such as which properties clicked on some of the results. The next
Internet? It gets worse if you are for sale. The better-known ones day his wife went on the computer to
start clicking on the links to are Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com. check prices on some clothes. Seems
different dog collars. That is The problem is that these sites he had some explaining to do when his
because different programs don’t make any money by allowing wife saw the ads that were popping up
are tracking your IP address you to use them. They make money by on their computer.
and selling it to companies that sell dog supplies. selling your information to real estate Not sure how that ended, but I know
It is the same with real estate. When you are browsing agents. In the real estate industry he couldn’t go fishing; something about
real estate on Internet sites, beware of links that promise these are known as “lead generation” taking his wife to The Breakers for a
you more information about a property or to show you what sites. Not only do these sites sell your information to three-day weekend.
your home is worth. Those innocent looking links are the real estate agents, but they often also sell it to other lead Thinking of selling? I published a book just for you. It
equivalent of signing up for junk mail from a dozen different generation sites, which then sell your information to more is titled “Selling Your Home For Top Dollar” and it is free.
companies. real estate agents. You can get a copy at: https://online.flippingbook.com/
When you click one of those links, you will be asked to If you want information about a property or what the view/32516/.
provide your email and phone number. If you are trying to value of your home is, your best bet is to simply contact a Jim Weix is a Broker Associate with The Keyes Company.
find out what your home is worth, you will need to provide local Realtor that you either know or that sells homes in your Jim has 24 years of experience selling real estate full time.
your address also. Then the fun starts. area. Most will be happy to help you out. They are obviously If you have questions or want the services of an experienced
Your contact information is immediately blasted out to hoping to do business with you at some point, but at least expert, you can reach Jim at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@
sometimes dozens of real estate agents. Along with getting your information isn’t being blasted out all over the place. jimweix.com.

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Celebrate Black History complex findings from her own family tree, common the Florida Society Children of the American Revolution.

Month With The Martin research misconceptions, ways to overcome unique Free and open to the public, the meeting is 1 to 3 p.m.,
Friday, Feb. 21, at the Robert Morgade Library, 5851 S.E.
research challenges and the use of genetic genealogy
County Genealogical Society in combination with traditional research. She also will Community Drive in Stuart. Light refreshments will be
highlight tools and resources for anyone with an interest
served. In addition to its monthly meetings – where local
in African-American genealogy. and national experts speak about how to explore your
Black History Month focuses on America’s rich African- Abiodun, who lives in the Tampa area, is a member ancestry – the society offers a variety of services at the
American heritage, but tracing ancestry requires research of the Florida Genealogical Society, Daughters of Union genealogy room in the Blake Library which is manned by
tools and techniques that anyone can use, regardless of Veterans of the Civil War, Sons and Daughters of the United MCGS volunteers all year long. For more information about
ethnicity. At the Martin County Genealogical Society’s States Middle Passage, and Daughters of the American membership, activities and services go to mcgsfl.org, visit
(MCGS) February meeting, professional genealogist Revolution. She currently serves as national vice chair for the genealogy room or call Lisa Tompson, MCGS president,
Adrienne Abiodun will present a variety of old and new the NSDAR DNA Network committee and state chair for (772) 888-2422.
research methods ranging from storytelling to DNA testing.
With two decades of genealogical experience, Adrienne
specializes in African-American genealogy, Deep South fInanCIal foCuS
lineage societies and genetic genealogy. She will present

Don’t Play Politics With Your changes in your investment portfolio, other factors can
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Washington could ever have an impact on your investment mistake: failing to diversify your portfolio. If you only own
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