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Elev8Hope’s Gift from page 1 “Since we had no idea that
Elev8Hope was going to be
presented with these baskets,
they hadn’t been included in our
estimates and we were able to share
this beautiful surprise with other
nonprofits and churches for their
own outreach programs.”
Martin County Commissioner
Ed Ciampi said of the Thanksgiving
Sharing Event, “Once again, Rina
and her team at Elev8Hope have
stepped up to aid those who are
struggling. This year in particular,
when their support was needed
more than ever, they have outdone
themselves by delivering meals
to thousands of families. We are
Mrs. Stengel’s second grade class from Seawind Elementary blessed to have this remarkable
School in Hobe Sound filled Thanksgiving baskets. woman and wonderful organization
in our community.”
To find out more about Elev8Hope,
its programs and how you can help, South Fork High School Student Government made 361 baskets.
visit www.elev8hope.org. Photos provided by Elev8Hope

Real estate

Treasure Coast Real Estate opinion of your house. It goes without saying, you

Report better have pictures of each room in the house.
In most cases, the front of your home will be the first
picture that buyers see. Needless to say, the gardens
Selling? The First Picture That Buyers See and lawn should be neat and trimmed. The driveway
Will Determine If Your Home Sells and lawn should not have vehicles, boat trailers, ATVs,
or motor homes parked on them. If the driveway needs
By Jim Weix power washing, get it done before pictures are taken.
The market is hot. Light is the key to a good picture. The front of your
Craig Saccavino, owner of Bloom Again Consignment in Buyers outnumber home can be perfect, but if the picture is taken on a
Stuart, encouraged customers and employees to take part homes available. Now cloudy day, your home will look dreary. Ideally, you
in the Thanksgiving Sharing Event. is a great time to sell. want the sun shining on the front of your home when
OK, we all know that. the picture is taken.
However, in trying to For interior pictures, all clutter must be removed.
find homes for buyers, This means no dirty dishes or dish towels in the
I’m sometimes amazed kitchen. No bath towels or cosmetics in the bathroom.
at what I find in the Tables should be clear, with the exception of perhaps
Multiple Listing Service a place setting or centerpiece.
and other sites like Again, light will be the key. In most cases, a
Zillow. camera with a flash attachment will be needed. Each
Is your home not selling? Then, assuming your room needs to look bright and, in most cases, natural
asking price is within reason, take a look at it on lighting, or house lights won’t be enough.
Zillow or have your agent send you the MLS link to Before your pictures are put into the Multiple Listing
your home. What do you see? Service and other sites, review them and don’t settle
I find homes with pictures of such poor quality, for less than perfect. With digital cameras, it is easy to
Nick Lynch and Connor Smith of Clark Advanced Learning that the home looks deplorable. I see exterior pictures delete less than perfect pictures and take a new one.
Center Interact Club donated $300 for Thanksgiving dinners that make me want to take my power washer over. The Although I own a good camera, along with
to Rina Shpiruk, CEO of Elev8Hope. interior pictures are so dark, that you can hardly see appropriate attachments, I still normally hire a
what the kitchen looks like. I see other pictures that professional photographer when I list a home. They
look like a hoarder lives in the home. Some only have know all the tricks to getting great pictures and I want
one poor quality picture of the front of the home. my listings to look better than my competitors.
When it comes to your to-do
When it comes to your to-do This is the age of Internet marketing. The first time Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes
Company. Jim has 24 years of experience selling real
that 95 percent of the buyers see your home is when
list, put your future first.
list, put your future fi rst. they see it on the Internet. The very first picture that a estate full time. If you have questions or want the
services of an experienced expert, you can reach Jim
buyer sees will determine if they even bother looking
To find out how to get your financial further. That one second look will determine a buyer’s at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
goals on track, contact your Edward
To fi nd out how to get your fi nancial
Jones financial advisor today.
goals on track, contact your Edward
Jones fi nancial advisor today.

Bryce R Buchanan
Financial Advisor
edwardjones.com
2900 S W Town Center Member SIPC
Bryce Buchanan
Way Financial Advisor
Palm City, FL 34990
FAP-1966E-A 772-463-7189 2900 SW Town Center Way
Jamie L Chapogas, Palm City, FL 34990
AAMS® 772-463-7189
Financial Advisor www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC
. 2900 S W Town Center Way
www.edwardjones.com
FAP-1966C-A Palm City, FL 34990
Member SIPC
772-463-7189