REALTY EXECUTIVES OCEANSIDE HONORS REALTORS

Realty Executives International is excited to announce our 2015 Award winners. These awards represent the outstanding sales and production achievements of the leading Executives and offices across our global network. Throughout 2015, these real estate professionals have built their businesses and created superior client experiences through excellence in real estate and we are proud to honor these accomplishments as our company celebrates 50 years of excellence.

Sales associates, also known as "Executives," at Realty Executives average approximately 13 years of real estate experience, nearly twice the national average. They are industry leaders in production experience and professional designations, typically out producing traditional sales associates three to one, according to Rich Rector, president of Realty Executives International.

"We've been looking forward to honoring all of the Executives who are a part of this great office. Each of them contributes to a high level of professionalism and expertise displayed every day. I would like to wish them continued success in the year ahead." - Bruce Vinnick

Realty Executives Oceanside was pleased to present the Bronze Award to Jay Pivnick and...

Chris Finnicum

Bob Vamos

Louise Fitzgerald 

  It is a great honor to present the Gold Award to Donna Tofal & Randy Doyle!        

 Donna Tofal & Randy Doyle also received the 100% Club Award!

 Congratulations Oceanside Executives!!! We wouldn’t be where we are today without your support & dedication to excellence. This truly is “where the experts are”!

 COME ON, GET HAPPY!!! 

 In honor of International Day of Happiness on March 20, 2016 we'd like to share with you some great news about the Real Estate Industry! 

If you work in real estate, you've chosen one of the happiest careers, according to a new survey of more than 60,000 employees from 13 different industries.

Real estate ranked number 2, behind consumer products and services, in TINYpulse’s “2016 Best Industry Rankings” survey, which studied employee engagement and satisfaction across 13 industries.

TINYpulse’s study found three themes emerging among this year’s most satisfied workers:

“Culture is key”: Happy employees tend to boast about having great teammates and management that displays transparency.

“It’s not where they start; it’s where they finish”: Employees need to feel like they have a place for advancement.

“Employees want to have a say”: Employees want to feel like their company values feedback and take it seriously.

Here’s how the 13 industries analyzed stacked up against one another, ranked from happiest to least happy.

1. Consumer Products & Services
2. Real Estate
3. Technology & Software
4. Hospitality
5. Finance & Insurance
6. Arts & Entertainment
7. Construction & Facilities Services
8. Education
9. Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech
10. Professional Services & Consulting
11. Manufacturing
12. Government & Nonprofit
13. Energy, Mining & Utilities

If you're thinking of a career in the Real Estate Industry visit www.RealtyExecutivesOceanside.com feel free to contact Bruce Vinnick, 1.386.503.0612. Realty Executives Oceanside is located at 2561 Moody Blvd., Flagler Beach Florida. 

 Established in 1965, Realty Executives Intl. Svcs. LLC is a leader amongst real estate franchises; championing top producing real estate professionals, offering flexible pricing models for unrivaled technology, business tools, training and service and offering protected territories to qualified franchisees worldwide. The Scottsdale-based, privately held company has been ranked by publications like Entrepreneur, Success and Inc. magazines as a leader in the real estate industry. For additional company information visit www.RealtyExecutives.com.

ADD A LITTLE "LUCK" TO YOUR HOME DECOR

 A little luck is never a bad thing, right? That doesn’t mean you have to paint everything with a four-leaf clover. Here are 5 charms to bring some luck into your home decor:

1. Piggy Bank: Adding a piggy bank to your home’s decor is a double whammy: not only are piggy banks or pigs seen as a sign of good luck in both Asian and European traditions, but the change in the piggy bank method of savings really works. (Just in case you are still struggling with your new year’s resolutions, too.)
2. Goldfish: Don’t discount low-maintenance goldfish as an easy way to get your kids a pet without having to house train a puppy. It’s said that a couple goldfish (representing good luck) along with one black fish (representing protection) is not only good for the positivity in your home, but depending on where it’s placed in the floorplan, it can bring energy, abundance or prospertiy. 
3. Money Tree: You are right — money doesn’t grow on trees. But this ancient plant, distinguished by its twisted trunk, is seen as a marker of fortune as its mythology is tied to a man who took the odd-looking plant home as a charm after praying for wealth and ended up becoming rich off of the plants grown from the tree’s seeds.
4. Horseshoes: A horseshoe has long been seen as a good luck charm. From being made by blacksmiths (considered a lucky trade) to being forged with iron (a metal billed to keep dangers away), horseshoes can be a quaint addition to decor with hopefully a little luck thrown in.
5. Sevens: Seven colors in the rainbow. Seven days in the week. Seven deadly sins. The number seven holds cultural and religious significance across the globe and as such, the number has not only gained popularity as one of the favorite numbers in the world, but is also seen as a sign of good luck.

Realty Executives Oceanside Welcomes New Executive-

KATHY CAREY, REALTOR®

 ABOUT KATHY

   I am a "native" of Flagler County since 1985, having moved to Florida from South Carolina.  As a long-time resident of this wonderful county, I have witnessed tremendous growth and change.  I am very familiar with the different geographical choices and opportunities in this county, and understand and appreciate the various nuances offered by each community.

   Prior to this career, I was a local Preschool Director for over 24 years.  I have served on numerous local, county, and state boards to further the importance of quality early childhood education and continue to be a school and church volunteer.   I have recently completed the Florida Master Gardener program.

   In knowing and experiencing that this is a great area to live, work, play, raise a family, or retire, I am excited to embark on my new profession as a Realtor.®  I look forward to sharing my hometown with you and helping you to make the dream of Living in Paradise a reality!

   I would be honored to help you with any of your real estate needs.  Please email me at Kathy@KathyCarey.biz or call or text me at 386-931-2613.

BUYING?  SELLING?...Contact KATHY Today!

Prepare Your Home Now If You Plan to Sell It This Spring

Selling a home doesn’t happen overnight. To maximize your sale price, stand out from the competition and sell quickly, your home needs to go on the market in tip-top condition.

You only get one chance to make a good first impression in real estate. Once your home’s listing goes live, the days on market start ticking. In the Internet age, with access to so much information, buyers will punish a seller whose home has been on the market for many months.  If you can’t make the effort to get your home in its best condition, hold off on listing it.

Prepping the home rarely happens in one weekend. It takes time and thoughtful planning. If you intend to sell your home this spring, here are a few steps you need to take now.

Inspect

It may seem counterintuitive to spend money on a property inspection, but you need to know about your home’s condition. If there are issues — big or small — you need to address, it is better to know about them early so you can either remedy them prior to going to market or account for them with a lower listing price.

The last thing you want is for the buyer to uncover flaws once they are under contract. You will get stuck paying more under those circumstances than it would cost you to address the issues now.

Stash

As you prepare to sell, think of your home as an investment and start to see it through the eyes of potential buyers and the market. When you’re trying to sell your home, the less-is-more approach applies.

Put away big furniture and personal items. Store or put away all the things you won’t be using until you move into your new home. In the kitchen, make space in the cabinets for items you will need to use daily, but will want to put away for showings.

Improve

It’s common for sellers to make cosmetic improvements before they list. Kitchens and bathrooms sell your home. Plan to have the bathroom grout cleaned and have some parts of the house painted to give it a fresh look.

Consider cleaning rugs, refinishing hardwood floors or painting kitchen cabinets. If you plan to list in the spring, you likely have a good local real estate agent on your side by now. Get their advice and ask for referrals to do the work. There are lots of inexpensive contractors who can help spruce up your home quickly.

Research

Today’s buyers have research in their DNA and will investigate all they can. Check with your local building department and ensure there are no outstanding issues with your home.

Verify that property records reflect your home accurately, and prepare to remedy any discrepancy. Make sure your title report is clean, and talk about potential disclosure items with your agent. Banks won’t lend if there are outstanding issues, and you don’t want to jump through hoops at the eleventh hour. Researching now will keep you one step ahead of the buyers.

The sale of your home is likely one of your biggest financial transactions. Get a real estate agent on your team early, and make a list of all the tasks you need to complete before listing this spring. Now is the time to have those discussions. Smart planning and a good strategy will ensure a quick, painless and profitable home sale.

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