Archive for June, 2010

124 Thornton Drive | Preston at PGA National

June 25th, 2010

Fabulous light-filled pool home. Originally a builder’s model with 4th bedroom addition which can be used as a private guesthouse or as an office with its own private entrance through French doors from the patio. Upgraded throughout with coral rock fireplace in the family room and an open kitchen with stainless appliances. Ceramic, Berber and hardwood floors throughout. Large master bedroom with walk-in closets overlooking a secluded heated pool & spa. Speakers throughout, hurricane shutters, newer roof and spacious covered loggia. Preston is an exclusive gated subdivision of PGA National with 24-hour security.

212 Eagleton Lake Boulevard | Discover Eagleton Estates at PGA National

June 24th, 2010

Presented by Jeff Lichtenstein…..Located in the gated subdivision of Eagleton Lakes, this is a rare find, situated on a large 1/3-acre pie-shaped lot. This home has lots of privacy and space to enjoy the outdoors, completely fenced, with a large heated pool and wonderful covered patio. It is perfect for entertaining. This home has been upgraded throughout, with volume ceilings and a newer kitchen with granite, custom stone backsplash, and stainless appliances. Beautiful wood-look tile throughout and plantation shutters give this home a tropical feel. Large master bedroom overlooks the pool and the split bedrooms layout provides plenty of room for guests. This home features a newer roof, hurricane shutters, and a 30K full house generator. Just move in and enjoy and discover Eagleton Estates at PGA National

Waterview at PGA National | Discover The Delights Of Intimate Condo Living

June 21st, 2010

Waterview at PGA National | Discover The Delights Of Intimate Condo Living

Waterview at PGA National homes for sale

  • Situated inside of Canterbury on the southern side of PGA National
  • The most intimate community in PGA National
  • Just 16 condos offering some of the best services within PGA National
  • 2 or 3 bedroom floorplans with 2 or 3 baths
  • Plentiful parking and guest parking
  • The HOA takes care of outside insurance and landscaping
  • Bright & airy atriums accentuated by cathedral, vaulted, and tray ceilings offer dramatic living
  • Also offers a private recreation pavilion with social area and village pool to be enjoyed by the residents and their guests
  • Protected 24 hours/day by Wackenhut Security
  • Jeff’s website is the best place for the latest and most up-to-date information about Waterview at PGA National homes for sale

Preston Courts at PGA National | Exclusive Neighborhood

June 20th, 2010

Preston Courts at PGA National | Exclusive Neighborhood

Preston Courts homes for sale

  • Located within the manned 24 gated community of Preston within PGA National
  • 25 single-family homes with exquisitely designed exteriors and spacious interiors
  • 2 or 3 bedroom floorplans with 2 or 3 baths
  • Courtyard with separate guest house available
  • 2-car garage
  • Bright & airy atriums accentuated by cathedral, vaulted, and tray ceilings offer dramatic living
  • Also offers a village pool to be enjoyed by the residents and their guests in this exclusive neighborhood
  • Protected 24 hours/day by Wackenhut Security
  • World-class shopping is only 10 minutes away at The Gardens Mall and Outdoor at the Gardens
  • The best place to stay up to date on what is happening at Preston Courts at PGA National homes for sale is Jeff’s website

Palm Beach Gardens Homes for Sale | Should I Hold An Open House?

June 20th, 2010

Should you as a seller hold an open house to sell your Palm Beach Gardens home? Does the time-honored practice even work for Palm Beach Gardens homes for sale?

Forty Percent of people search for homes being available for a planned tour, according to National Real Estate data.

Yes, open houses work, but not always for the reason the seller has in mind when considering one. What happens behind the scenes of the open house event is increased advertising in simultaneous venues- magazine and newspaper advertising, direct mail, email campaigns and more. This increased exposure reaches more potential buyers for your Palm Beach Gardens home. Newspaper marketing is eschewed by some agents but In Palm Beach County, the traditional newspaper is still heavily subscribed to and read. In Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter communities, seventy percent of residents read the local paper.

Residual impact of a weekend open house is easily observed. Often, afterward, you’ll see a spike in showings the following Monday or Tuesday. According to the Association of Realtors, forty eight percent of people search using the terms, open house or open houses. An open house is a definite way to increase exposure to local markets. Open houses are an effective way for real estate agents to acquire new leads as well.

While many agents believe the sale of a house is all in the technology of MLS listings and online marketing, many people still enjoy the real physical experience of taking in a home in person whether it is a new home or an existing home. Interestingly, many agents who go to the trouble of holding and promoting open houses proceed little further in their effort. Less than half do appropriate lead capturing activity during the event. Even fewer engage proactively in effective followup after the open house. The sales process is often not overseen by anyone and agents are not followed up themselves by anyone. The organization an agent is working with can make the difference between an effective marketing campaign or an ineffective churning of visitors and casual observers while buyers move on to those more effective at engaging in the sales process. Open houses are an important, but incremental part of the real estate marketing process.

Even as a political figure should be properly vetted, it is in the interest of a homeowner to carefully review every part of an agent’s and real estate organization’s marketing strategy and practices in every way possible prior to making a choice in who will represent them in their home transaction.

Our real estate marketing is comprehensively structured and organized. We haveĀ sold over 352 homes in eight years right here in Palm Beach Gardens and surrounding communities. This has been a result of a marketing plan that includes all the elements of the sales process including well-planned open house events.