Why Choose Kim and Dave Luxury Team to Protect Your Next Home Purchase

  Benefits of Homeownership Build Equity: As a homeowner, your mortgage payments contribute to building equity in your property, creating a valuable financial asset that can grow over time and serve as a source of wealth and security. Stability and Control: Owning a home provides stability, allowing you to control your living environment without worrying about sudden rent increases or being forced to move by a landlord. Tax Benefits: Homeowners often enjoy tax advantages, such as deductions for mortgage interest and property taxes, which can significantly reduce your annual tax liability and save you money. Customization Freedom: As a homeowner, you have the freedom to personalize and modify your living space according to your tastes and needs, whether it's remodeling the kitchen or creating a garden oasis. Long-Term Investment: Real estate generally appreciates over time, making homeownership a smart long-term investment. Owning a home can provide substantial returns, especially in a growing market. Sense of Community: Homeownership often fosters a deeper sense of connection to your neighborhood and community, as you're more likely to establish lasting relationships and invest in the local area. Predictable Monthly Payments: With a fixed-rate mortgage, your monthly payments remain consistent, providing financial predictability and protection against rising rental costs that can strain your budget. Legacy and Inheritance: Owning a home allows you to leave a lasting legacy for your family, providing a tangible asset that can be passed down to future generations, ensuring long-term financial stability. Improved Credit: Consistently making mortgage payments can positively impact your credit score, improving your ability to obtain loans and favorable interest rates for other major purchases. Pride of Ownership: Homeownership brings a sense of accomplishment and pride, as it represents a significant personal milestone and the realization of the American Dream, offering a space that truly belongs to you.   Best Practices for House Hunting Build Equity: As a homeowner, your mortgage payments contribute to building equity in your property, creating a valuable financial asset that can grow over time and serve as a source of wealth and security. Stability and Control: Owning a home provides stability, allowing you to control your living environment without worrying about sudden rent increases or being forced to move by a landlord. Tax Benefits: Homeowners often enjoy tax advantages, such as deductions for mortgage interest and property taxes, which can significantly reduce your annual tax liability and save you money. Customization Freedom: As a homeowner, you have the freedom to personalize and modify your living space according to your tastes and needs, whether it's remodeling the kitchen or creating a garden oasis. Long-Term Investment: Real estate generally appreciates over time, making homeownership a smart long-term investment. Owning a home can provide substantial returns, especially in a growing market. Sense of Community: Homeownership often fosters a deeper sense of connection to your neighborhood and community, as you're more likely to establish lasting relationships and invest in the local area. Predictable Monthly Payments: With a fixed-rate mortgage, your monthly payments remain consistent, providing financial predictability and protection against rising rental costs that can strain your budget. Legacy and Inheritance: Owning a home allows you to leave a lasting legacy for your family, providing a tangible asset that can be passed down to future generations, ensuring long-term financial stability. Improved Credit: Consistently making mortgage payments can positively impact your credit score, improving your ability to obtain loans and favorable interest rates for other major purchases. Pride of Ownership: Homeownership brings a sense of accomplishment and pride, as it represents a significant personal milestone and the realization of the American Dream, offering a space that truly belongs to you. Best Practices for House Hunting Don't Go Unrepresented Always have a skilled agent to guide you through the homebuying process. Your agent will offer expert advice, negotiate on your behalf, and protect your interests. Avoid going it alone to secure the best terms for your new home. Review and Execute REALTOR Disclosures You'll need to sign disclosures with your chosen Real Estate Agent before touring homes. This clearly outlines expectations, the agent's relationship, and compensation in the transaction. Following the 2024 NAR Settlement, all REALTORS must have signed documentation before allowing you to tour any homes. Understand Total Costs Carefully plan each step from choosing the right neighborhood to financing and negotiations. Use these best practices to make confident, informed decisions. Get Pre-Approved Secure a mortgage pre-approval to understand your budget. Pre-approval establishes you as a serious buyer to sellers. Identify lenders early in the process; I can make some recommendations. Set Priorities Define your must-haves and priorities for your new home. Consider your lifestyle in selecting a new home. Ensure each potential home aligns with your vision. Research Neighborhoods Thoroughly research local schools, amenities, and crime rates; Let me help you with my local expertise! Consider future investments and long-term goals. 8 Reasons To Work With Kim & Dave Luxury Team Expert Advidor Guides Our expert agents will help you avoid costly mistakes and navigate real estate jargon with ease. Personal Advocates LPT Realty agents advocate for your needs, helping you negotiate terms to ensure a favorable agreement. Tailored Success Plan LPT Realty agents guide you through the home search, helping you meet your goals. Real-Time Expertise Our agents stay current on changing laws and regulations to provide you with the latest market insights.  We have over 25+ years in the business! Trusted Advisors Committed to professionalism, serving your interests, and protecting the public, adhering to the highest ethical standards. Skilled Negotiators Kim and Dave Luxury Team agents keep you focused on your priorities, ensuring that emotions don’t derail a sound transaction. Expansive Network Expand your search power. Our agents use the multiple listing service to access all available listings, we also have created our own off market property network, We have access to on and off market properties!  New Construction deals have been prenegotiated on our buyers behalf.  Built for Innovation LPT Realty was recognized as the Most Innovative Brokerage in 2024 by Inman News. Our innovation allows us to serve you at the highest level.   Find The Perfect Home with LPT Proprietary Strategies Our Teams Exclusive Elite Search Program: My commitment to finding your dream home begins with a highly personalized search strategy tailored to your specific goals and needs. Through LPT Realty's extensive access to hundreds of MLS systems nationwide, I provide you with real-time updates on homes that match your criteria. Whether you need daily or multiple updates, I'll keep you ahead of the competition, ensuring you never miss an opportunity. Our Teams Exclusive Builder Direct Access: With over 10,000 professionals in our network, I leverage direct relationships with top builders, giving you access to new construction homes that other buyers might overlook. My expertise in the building process ensures you secure the best possible deal while enjoying a smooth, hassle-free experience from start to finish. Our Teams Exclusive Off-Market Advantage: At LPT Realty, we list thousands of homes each month, giving you a significant edge with early access to properties before they go public. Additionally, my extensive network allows me to tap into the exclusive "Ready-to-Sell" list, featuring off-market properties, homes preparing to sell, and motivated sellers who prefer private transactions. This access ensures you have opportunities most buyers never see. Our Teams Exclusive Neighborhood Mastery Program: If you're set on a specific neighborhood, I'll take proactive steps to uncover hidden opportunities. Using LPT Realty's proprietary tools, I'll reach out to homeowners in your desired area, uncovering hidden gems that aren't actively listed. My targeted approach ensures you find the perfect home in your ideal location. Our Teams Exclusive FSBO Insider Access: I guarantee access to all For Sale by Owner properties, which are often overlooked by other agents. I'll manage viewings and negotiate directly with sellers on your behalf, guiding you through potential pitfalls such as overpricing or property condition issues with confidence and expertise. Our Teams Exclusive Expired Listing Revitalization: Beyond active listings, I proactively seek out recently expired or withdrawn listings that could still be available. By reaching out to sellers who previously listed their homes but didn't complete the sale, I can reopen doors others might consider closed, providing you with even more choices. By utilizing my exclusive programs and vast resources, I ensure that you have access to the broadest range of home options available. With me, you'll discover opportunities that other buyers might miss, bringing you closer to finding your perfect home. Understanding the Updated Process for Real Estate Transactions In the ever-evolving world of real estate, new practices are being introduced to ensure transparency and clarity in the buying and selling of homes across the United States. Here's how these changes benefit you as a homebuyer: Written Agreement Before Touring Homes Before we start touring homes together, we'll establish a clear, written agreement outlining the compensation details. Direct Compensation Payments The process is shifting towards direct compensation payments. This change is meant to make everything straightforward and tailored to your best interests. No Offers of Compensation on MLS Going forward, compensation offers to buyer's agents may no longer appear on the MLS giving you greater control and clarity throughout the process. These updates are designed to create a more transparent, streamlined experience for you, ensuring that every step of your home-buying journey is clear, fair, and focused on your needs. Resources Available to You Kim & Dave Luxury Team powered by LPT Realty, we're committed to providing you with the tools and expertise you need to make informed decisions throughout your real estate journey. Whether you're buying, selling, or just exploring your options, we've developed a range of exclusive resources to ensure you have the best possible experience. 7 Homebuyer Strategies To Get The Lowest Payment When Rates Are High: In a high-interest rate environment, it's more important than ever to find ways to keep your payments manageable. Our guide offers seven proven strategies to help you secure the lowest possible mortgage payment, from buying down your rate to exploring alternative financing options. Let us help you navigate these challenging times with confidence. Active Marketing Plan for Selling Your Home Quickly: Selling a home requires more than just listing it on the market—it takes a strategic approach to attract the right buyers quickly. Our active marketing plan is designed to get your home in front of motivated buyers, using cutting-edge digital marketing, targeted outreach, and professional staging advice to ensure your home sells fast and for the best possible price. 9 Critical Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent: Choosing the right real estate agent is a crucial step in your homebuying or selling process. To help you make the best choice, we've compiled a list of the nine most important questions you should ask any agent before committing. This guide will help you assess their experience, negotiation skills, and local market knowledge, ensuring you partner with someone who truly has your best interests at heart. Kim & Dave Luxury Team powered by LPT Realty, our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and resources needed to achieve your real estate goals. Whether you're looking to buy your first home, sell your current property, or simply explore your options, we're here to support you every step of the way.

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A Realtors Duty to their Clients & Customers

    CONSUMER GUIDE: REALTORS’® DUTY TO PUT CLIENT INTERESTS ABOVE THEIR OWN A REALTOR® is a special kind of real estate agent: one who follows NAR’s strict Code of Ethics, including the first and primary pledge to protect and promote the interests of their clients. This obligation means that a REALTOR® cannot make decisions or provide representation in a way that puts their own interests or commissions ahead of their clients’ interests.     What does it mean for a REALTOR® to act in a BUYER’s best interest? A REALTOR® has an ethical duty to tell a buyer about every home available for sale that meets their criteria. That means that REALTORS® will let you know about all available homes, regardless of whether the seller or listing broker is offering compensation to your buyer’s agent, and even if compensation offered by a seller or listing broker is less than what you agreed to pay your agent in your written buyer agreement.    What does it mean for a REALTOR® to act in a SELLER’s best interest? A REALTOR® should explain to their seller the benefits and costs of the various types of marketing that can be done for a listing, and how potential buyers might respond to such marketing. A REALTOR® is ethically prohibited from telling a seller that their home will be hidden from buyers unless the seller pays a particular type or amount of compensation.      What is wrongful “steering”? The REALTOR® Code of Ethics prohibits “steering” buyers toward homes because the REALTOR® will be paid more, or away from homes because the REALTOR® will be paid less. Similarly, the REALTOR® Code of Ethics prohibits a REALTOR® from telling a seller that buyers will be “steered” toward homes because the REALTOR® will be paid more, or away from homes because the REALTOR® will be paid less.    How do written agreements protect me from steering? As of August 17, 2024, you will be asked to sign a written buyer agreement before touring a home with the professional you want to work with. NAR’s ethical rules have long encouraged REALTORS® to enter into written agreements with their clients because these agreements promote clarity and transparency. They also help protect you from wrongful “steering” by specifying the amount of compensation the REALTOR® will receive and the services they will provide. Since a broker working with a buyer receives the amount the buyer has agreed to, the amount of any offer of compensation is irrelevant to the buyer-broker’s compensation.    Where can I learn more about buyer agreements? NAR has created a dedicated resource on written buyer agreements here.     What can I do if I think a REALTOR® is violating NAR’s Code of Ethics? If a REALTOR® acts in a way that places their interests before yours, this is a violation of NAR’s Code of Ethics and should be reported to your state or local REALTOR® Association for investigation and potential disciplinary action. Please visit facts.realtor for more information and resources, and consult your real estate professional or attorney for details about state law where you are purchasing a home.  https://www.nar.realtor/infographics/understanding-real-estate-practice-changes-and-the-impact-on-the-consumer  

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For Sale in Venice: 19765 FISHHAWK TRAIL, VENICE, Florida 34293

  3 Full Bedrooms 3 Full Bathrooms Incredible Water View Open Concept Great for Entertaining Chef Style Kitchen Split Floor Plan Dedicated Den HOA Covers | Lawn Maintenance, Cable TV, Internet HOA Dues: $825.00 Quarterly Rental Restrictions: 30 Days Min. Barely Lived-In Home with Gorgeous Water ViewsWelcome to 19765 Fishhawk Trail in Venice, FL! This stunning, barely lived-in 2022 Marsala floor plan offers 3 spacious bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a dedicated den perfect for a home office, hobby room, or extra living space. Located in the serene community of Tortuga in Wellen Park, this home offers a premium location with a picturesque water view and room for a private pool, making it an oasis for relaxation and entertaining.Property Highlights:Open-Concept Living: The spacious living area features a seamless flow from the kitchen to the family room, perfect for entertaining. Large sliding doors open to the screened lanai, where you can enjoy breathtaking sunsets reflecting off the pond.Chef’s Kitchen: Designed for gathering, the kitchen features a 9-foot granite counter, an oversized island, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of storage. Perfect for preparing meals while staying connected with guests.Primary Suite: The luxurious primary bedroom boasts serene water views, a large soaking tub, a tiled walk-in shower, and dual vanities. Wake up each morning to the calming sights and sounds of nature right outside your window.Guest Accommodations: The split floor plan ensures privacy with a guest bedroom featuring an en suite bathroom and a third bedroom near a full hallway bath, offering comfort for family or visitors.Low-Maintenance Lifestyle: HOA fees include high-speed internet, cable, lawn care, and irrigation, so you can spend more time enjoying life.Outdoor Living: The screened lanai overlooks the tranquil pond with plenty of space to add your own pool. You can fully fence in this beautiful yard!Investment Opportunity: With a rental minimum of just 30 days, this home provides flexible options for seasonal rentals, attracting snowbirds, spring training athletes, or traveling professionals. Furnishings are available for purchase, making it a turnkey option for investors.Community and Location Perks: Tortuga offers a laid-back yet active lifestyle, with easy access to the vibrant Downtown Wellen, where you’ll find restaurants, shops, festivals, and a scenic 80-acre activity lake. Enjoy birdwatching at the nearby rookery, launch a kayak from the river landing, or explore the upcoming Oakheart Nature Trail and Harvest Community Garden. You’ll also be near CoolToday Park, home of the Atlanta Braves spring training, offering year-round events and entertainment.With new schools, improved roads, and the beauty of Wellen Park all around, this is more than just a home—it’s a gateway to the ultimate Florida lifestyle. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a practically brand-new home in one of Sarasota County’s most desirable communities.Contact us today to schedule a tour and discover the endless possibilities at 19765 Fishhawk Trail, Venice, FL 34293!

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