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Hey bozo, don't you dare touch my commission
Some goofballs out there have the guts of deducted a fee out of the selling agent commission right of the bat. They do that because it is a tradition in their MLS or because their brokers charge them a similar fee and they just want to pass it along or Read More...

by Michel Bergier, Ph.D., MBA, CIPS, E-Pro, GRI, TRC, | 0 Comments

The best tool in Real Estate
Many Realtors complain that too many things are changing too fast in their industry and that they miss the good old days where your appointment book was the one tool that you could not do without. Nothing much has changed in my business because I am fairly Read More...

by Michel Bergier, Ph.D., MBA, CIPS, E-Pro, GRI, TRC, | 0 Comments

I'll be damned!!!
After all I wrote last week about saving money by switching from Verizon Wireless to Alltel, guess what happened!!! Verizon Wireless just bought Alltel. I am sure they did it in retaliation. Just kidding. The way I look at it, I am still happy to have Read More...

by Michel Bergier, Ph.D., MBA, CIPS, E-Pro, GRI, TRC, | 0 Comments

I can help you save some money, a lot of money!!!
If you are a Realtor and a Verizon Wireless customer and live in the Greater Sarasota area and have your contract about to expire, go to Wireless Toyz at the corner of Tuttle and University and ask them about how they can beat your current deal. You will Read More...

by Michel Bergier, Ph.D., MBA, CIPS, E-Pro, GRI, TRC, | 0 Comments

How bad customer service helped me save close to $2,000 in phone bills
Today was the expiration date of our contract for our 2 TREOs with Verizon Wireless. We bought them 2 years ago and took a 2-year plan with all the bells and whistles and got stuck with a monthly bill of $265/month. This might sound like a bit much to Read More...

by Michel Bergier, Ph.D., MBA, CIPS, E-Pro, GRI, TRC, | 0 Comments

Like old wine, older homes can indeed be better
A colleague of mine just listed a very interesting property at 1360 13th St in Sarasota that is declared a historic property. This tickled my curiosity and after a bit of research, I recommend that anyone interested in purchasing an older home in Sarasota Read More...

by Michel Bergier, Ph.D., MBA, CIPS, E-Pro, GRI, TRC, | 0 Comments

A history of Sarasota
This is a fascinating document about what went on in the planning of the city of Sarasota. A must read for anyone who wants to know more about this wonderful place of ours that we love to call Paradise http://www.sarasotagov.com/Planning/SarasotaCityPlan/Histori… Read More...

by Michel Bergier, Ph.D., MBA, CIPS, E-Pro, GRI, TRC, | 0 Comments

Update on the feasibility study about the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch
In October 2008, the Lakewood Ranch Civic Action Forum (LWRCAF) approved a proposal from Fishkind & Associates to undertake a study that will determine whether or not it may be feasible and desirable for Lakewood Ranch to become a city. Fishkind & Read More...

by Michel Bergier, Ph.D., MBA, CIPS, E-Pro, GRI, TRC, | 0 Comments

It's all about knowledge. Accurate knowledge!!!
Whether you are selling or buying, the more informed you are about the market place, the better off you will be when it comes to making a decision. Some buyers and some sellers think that they can easily perform the task of Realtors and become instant Read More...

by Michel Bergier, Ph.D., MBA, CIPS, E-Pro, GRI, TRC, | 0 Comments

Condo Questionnaires
If you ever try to sell a unit in a condo that is not FHA approved and the buyer needs financing, the lender will most likely require information about the condo. If the condo is run by a management company, you will most likely be told to go to a website Read More...

by Michel Bergier, Ph.D., MBA, CIPS, E-Pro, GRI, TRC, | 0 Comments

1 1/2 Story For Sale in Greenbrook Village
Waterfront upgraded property • 2,400 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 1 1/2 story - MLS® $379,000 - PRICED FOR TODAY'S MARKET Greenbrook Village, Lakewood Ranch - Wonderful family Homes by Towne Richmond V model. Enjoy gorgeous full views of the lake Read More...

by Michel Bergier, Ph.D., MBA, CIPS, E-Pro, GRI, TRC, | 0 Comments

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how to lose friends fast
This is the type of link I send to my friends when life is miserable up north! I am losing many friends ;-) http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/12/30/travel/30hours.html?8dpc Read More...

by Michel Bergier, Ph.D., MBA, CIPS, E-Pro, GRI, TRC, | 0 Comments

Oh my Gosh!!!
Oh My Gosh!!! This is so amazing. And so overwhelming. Just look at those numbers. Scary!!! http://www.peterrussell.com/Odds/WorldClock.php Read More...

by Michel Bergier, Ph.D., MBA, CIPS, E-Pro, GRI, TRC, | 0 Comments

How does the new amended tax reform affect you?
In case you don't know, Florida voters just adopted a property tax reform measure which may mean translate into substantial savings if you purchased a home last year. The amendment calls for an additional $25,000 homestead exemption applied to the Read More...

by Michel Bergier, Ph.D., MBA, CIPS, E-Pro, GRI, TRC, | 0 Comments