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Soroptimist Of Stuart Hosts

Fundraising Garage Sale

By Jackie Holfelder
The weather couldn’t have been more beautiful for
the community-wide garage sale hosted by Soroptimist
International of Stuart on March 27.
Held at a home overlooking the lovely St. Lucie River,
the grounds were filled with unique and desirable collectibles
and items.

Soroptimist International of Stuart member Soroptimist International of Stuart members Nidia Bernstiel, Amy Chappell,
Liz Bonan shows one of the unique items Donna Linton, Jill Keegan and Marney McKee
at the sale; Nidia Bernstiel and customers
in the background.
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The steady flow
of customers helped
refill the coffers of
the nonprofit with Treasure Coast Real Estate Report
the funds necessary
to support its Live How NOT To Choose A Real Estate Agent
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Dream It, Be It When people are buying
mentoring program. or selling real estate, they
To learn more often start by trying to
Soroptimist International of Stuart members Marney McKee about Soroptimist locate a real estate agent.
and Marie Kennedy man the jewelry table. International of They obviously want one
Stuart visit www. that is experienced and
soroptimistofstuart.org. Soroptimist International of Stuart knowledgeable. The Internet
Photos by member Mary-Jo Horton was Keeper is a popular way to find
Jackie Holfelder of the Exchequer. homes for sale, but it might
not be the best way to pick
a real estate agent.
What most people don’t know is that when they use Internet
sites, they are a “product.” In real estate, the “product” is the
person looking for a real estate agent or home. The “product”
is then sold to real estate agents. In other words, the buyer or
seller is the “product” and real estate agents are the “customer.”
For example, Sally Seller is looking for an agent to sell her
home. She does an Internet search and several sites pop up that
promise to get her the best agent for the job. She clicks on one
site and boom, the perfect agent is recommended.
At the same time, the “perfect agent” gets a text telling
them that Sally Seller wants an agent to sell her home. The
agent is given all of Sally’s information.
Did Sally really get the best agent for the job? No, instead
she got the agent that was willing to pay for her information.
Soroptimist International of Stuart member Marie Kennedy Soroptimist International of Stuart members Evelyn Degeller That is because Sally Seller is the “product” that is being sold
assists a customer. and Mary-Jo Horton with Rascal to a real estate agent, who is the “customer” because they are
willing to pay for Sally’s information.
The same thing happens when Bob Buyer finds a home he
likes. When he clicks on the home to get more information,
he is asked for basic information. That information is then
immediately sold to a real estate agent willing to pay for Bob’s
information. Like Sally, Bob is the “product” being sold.
Unfortunately both Bob and Sally may end up with a real
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is because these sites don’t match agents up with consumer
needs. They simply match them up with some agent willing
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That fee is another reason you may not want to use the
agent recommended by the Internet site. Those agents often
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on any transaction that Bob or Sally do.
As many sellers know, sometimes agents are willing to
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So how do you find a real estate agent? If you are a seller,
look to see who is selling homes in your neighborhood. Ask
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mail that you get from agents. Some agents will actually
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If you are a buyer, when you find properties on the Internet,
look past the property information and you will see the agent
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Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes Company.

Jim has 24 years of experience selling real estate full time.
or call for more information: Toll-free number (561) 766-0878 If you have questions or want the services of an experienced
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