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real estate operations manager at LMC, and a full-time staff biologist

who is deaf and fluent in American Sign Language.
There are currently very few environmental education
Treasure Coast Real Estate the value of a home, there will be a price range. Homes in experiences offered in ASL, and Reilly has been a pioneer

Report poor condition will be at the low end. in interpreting coastal classroom videos, offering tours in

ASL, and leading virtual presentations. “I want to help
The home condition has two working parts: maintenance
and general condition. A home with an old roof, leaking guests who are deaf or hard of hearing to participate in
The Adjusting Real Estate Market Is Good or not, is worth less than a home with a newer roof. The tours of our Sea Turtle Hospital, or to fully experience
For Both Buyers And Sellers same goes with things like the air conditioner. This is our Turtle Walks and observe a sea turtle laying her eggs
maintenance, or in the case of an old roof or AC, deferred during nesting season,” Reilly explained. “Our efforts are
By Jim Weix maintenance. expanded enormously when we can include everyone, no
The predicted housing If you are listing your home, I can’t stress cosmetic matter the background or barrier.”
market adjustment is conditions enough. I recently listed and sold a home for LMC conducts guided tours and provides community
happening. Homes are top dollar that needed a new roof and the polybutylene and school programming in Spanish. The center
staying on the market pipes replaced in the entire house. The 1995 kitchen and recently led a Turtle Walk in Spanish as part of Latino
longer and the number of bathrooms also needed updating. Yes, the seller could have Conservation Week 2022 in partnership with the Hispanic
reductions in asking prices gotten more if the roof and plumbing had been replaced, Access Foundation. LMC’s multilingual programming
is the highest that they and the kitchen and bathrooms updated, but they would also includes educational programs in German with the
have been in years. The not have recovered the money spent. help of a longtime, German-speaking volunteer, Britta
good news is that homes However, they got top dollar because the home was Steinhorn.
are still selling at good sparkling clean, freshly painted inside, and the home, LMC is taking steps to become a sensory inclusive
prices and there are still walkways, and driveway were power washed. The home certified organization. The center currently has sensory
plenty of buyers. looked appealing and move-in ready. backpacks available for use, which include headphones,
Although the inventory of homes for sale has increased, The cosmetic conditions are also a major part of the sunglasses, gloves, fidget spinners, and communication
it is not even close to where it should be. A big part of marketing. When potential buyers see pictures or a virtual boards.
the problem was that people that wanted to sell, were tour of a home, that first impression often determines if Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s recently renovated
reluctant to list their homes because they knew it might there is further interest. and expanded facility offers one of the most advanced and
not be possible to find another one. This was particularly When it is time for pictures to be taken, every room unique experiences in ocean education and conservation.
true of people trying to downsize. If this is your situation, should be picked up. I can’t tell you how many homes that The center is open daily and hosts more than 350,000
you may want to revisit the idea of downsizing. I see in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) with bathroom guests free of charge each year. Through Oceans of
Loggerhead News on page 15 Based on the record number of asking price reductions, towels on the floor, kitchens that look like the health Opportunity, LMC is reaching a more diverse array of
buyers will want their Realtor to do some research before department should be called, and bedrooms that are disasters. guests than ever before.
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making an offer, particularly on newly listed homes. Some So, the good news is that sellers can still get top dollar. About Loggerhead Marinelife Center
of these new listings are grossly overpriced. The bad news is that they might have to put a little effort Loggerhead Marinelife Center, located in Loggerhead
The asking price of the home, and what you offer, should into it because buyers have more to choose from. Park, Juno Beach, Florida, is a sea turtle research,
be based on realistic comparable sales. What somebody Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss your rehabilitation, education, and conservation center. The
down the street is asking for their unsold home, or what a options. I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@ center also manages the Juno Beach Pier across the
seller would like to get for their home, is no indication of jimweix.com. street from the park. Established in 1983, Loggerhead
what their home is worth. The only numbers that count are Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes Company. Marinelife Center seeks to promote conservation of
the final sales prices of comparable homes. Jim has 25 years of experience selling real estate full-time. ocean ecosystems with a special focus on threatened
Along with such things as square footage, frame, or CBS If you have questions or want the services of an experienced and endangered sea turtles. Its facilities include a sea
construction, the condition of a home is a major factor in expert, you can reach Jim at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@ turtle hospital, a research laboratory, and exhibit areas,
determining the asking price of a home. When determining jimweix.com. including live sea turtles and other coastal creatures.

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