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Treasure Coast Real Estate sell her home. She does an Internet search and several have to pay as much as 35 percent of their gross commission
Report sites pop up that promise to get her the best agent for the on any transaction that Bob or Sally do.
job. She clicks on one site and boom, the perfect agent is
As many sellers know, sometimes agents are willing
recommended. to charge a lower commission to sell a home. Also,
How NOT To Choose A Real Estate Agent At the same time, the “perfect agent” gets a text telling sometimes agents will contribute part of their commission
them that Sally Seller wants an agent to sell her home. The to help out a buyer. However, if that agent has already
By Jim Weix agent is given all of Sally’s information. given up 35 percent of their commission, it is unlikely
When people are buying Did Sally really get the best agent for the job? No, instead there is much left to share.
or selling real estate, they she got the agent that was willing to pay for her information. So how do you find a real estate agent? If you are a seller,
often start by trying to That is because Sally Seller is the “product” that is being look to see who is selling homes in your neighborhood. Ask
locate a real estate agent. sold to a real estate agent, who is the “customer” because friends and neighbors. You might also want to look at the
They obviously want one they are willing to pay for Sally’s information. mail that you get from agents. Some agents will actually
that is experienced and The same thing happens when Bob Buyer finds a take the time to send you the latest sales information in
knowledgeable. The Internet home he likes. When he clicks on the home to get more your neighborhood. These agents are obviously familiar
is a popular way to find information, he is asked for basic information. That with your neighborhood.
homes for sale, but it might information is then immediately sold to a real estate agent If you are a buyer, when you find properties on the
not be the best way to pick a willing to pay for Bob’s information. Like Sally, Bob is Internet, look past the property information and you will
real estate agent. the “product” being sold. see the agent that actually has the property listed. Just
What most people don’t know is that when they use Unfortunately both Bob and Sally may end up with a call them directly. Don’t contact agents through the site
Internet sites, they are a “product.” In real estate, the real estate agent who is not a great match to meet their that you are on.
“product” is the person looking for a real estate agent or needs. That is because these sites don’t match agents up Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes Company.
home. The “product” is then sold to real estate agents. In with consumer needs. They simply match them up with Jim has 24 years of experience selling real estate full time.
other words, the buyer or seller is the “product” and real some agent willing to pay a fee. If you have questions or want the services of an experienced
estate agents are the “customer.” That fee is another reason you may not want to use the expert, you can reach Jim at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@
For example, Sally Seller is looking for an agent to agent recommended by the Internet site. Those agents often jimweix.com.

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Heartworm Disease And Your can vary from a single heartworm to more than a hundred liver failure may also occur.
Pets heartworms. Though widely distributed throughout the The symptoms of heartworm disease depend on the
number of adult heartworms present, the location of the
United States, the highest heartworm infection rates are
found in states along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. worms, and the length of time an animal has been infected
The life cycle of the heartworm is complex and consists with heartworms. When first infected with heartworms,
of five larval stages, L1 (microfilariae) to L5 (adult animals will likely have no signs of infection. With mild
heartworms). The life cycle begins when a mosquito bites disease, the most common symptom is cough. As heartworm
a heartworm-infected dog and ingests microfilariae. Inside disease progresses, additional symptoms can be noted,
the mosquito, microfilariae develop to L2, then to L3. This including exercise intolerance, weakness, and difficulty
development usually takes a few weeks, and is dependent breathing. In severe cases, death may occur.
on ambient temperature. The ambient temperature must Dogs and cats differ greatly in diagnosis and treatment
be at least 57 degrees Fahrenheit in order for L1 to L3 for heartworms. In dogs, heartworm infection is diagnosed
development to occur. When an animal is bitten by an through a simple blood test performed by a veterinarian.
infected mosquito, L3 larvae are deposited into the Once a diagnosis is made, additional testing may be
animal’s skin. During the next few months, heartworms indicated to determine the severity of disease and to
develop from L3 to L5. The adult heartworms then enter determine if the dog can safely be treated for heartworms.
the animal’s circulatory system, migrating to the heart and Treatment consists of multiple intramuscular injections of
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially life surrounding blood vessels. Microfilariae are produced by an organic arsenical medication. During treatment, which
threatening disease. Heartworms, also known as Dirofilaria the adult heartworms approximately five to seven months is usually one to two months, dogs must be completely
immitis, are parasites that are transmitted by mosquitoes, after entering the host animal. rested to help ensure they do not experience complications.
and may infect more than 30 species of animals, including Because heartworms live primarily in the blood vessels, Complications with treatment include pain at the injection
dogs and cats. Adult heartworms are found primarily in they can cause severe damage to the circulatory system. site, blood clot formation, and lung inflammation. After
the blood vessels around the heart and lungs and in the This damage can lead to blood clot formation, lung disease, treatment is completed, another blood test will need to be
heart. The number of adult heartworms in infected animals and heart failure. In severe heartworm disease, kidney and performed to confirm successful treatment. Cats can be
much more difficult to diagnose with heartworm disease.
While blood tests can be used to verify a heartworm
infection, additional testing, such as an echocardiogram, is
often needed to definitively diagnose heartworm disease.
Additionally, there is no approved medication to treat
heartworms in cats. Cats with heartworm disease may
spontaneously clear the heartworms within a few years;
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Heartworm prevention is recommended to prevent
infections in dogs and cats. There are several prescription
Available NoW products available for heartworm prevention that also can
prevent certain intestinal parasites and in combination
with other medications prevent or kill fleas. Ask your
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