Page 14 - Stuart Exposure - November '23

Page 14, Stuart Exposure

pet Matters

Cats And Wine: The Humane Society

A Winning Combination For thanks Apex Pavers & Pools,
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The Humane Society & Storm Protection and
Sherry Dunn, animal rescue
Kitty Catalina was everything organizers hoped it would advocate and international
be! More than 80 Humane Society of the Treasure Coast best-selling author, for their
supporters attended the event, which raised more than $4,000 generosity in sponsoring the event.
to benefit the no-kill shelter’s animals. About The Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast
Guests mingled as they enjoyed light bites and tasted The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is
wines that were donated by Quantum Leap Winery, San a no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100 S.W.
Sebastian Winery and Secret Gardens Winery and Farm. Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City. Since 1955, it has been
Attendees also had fun cuddling and playing with the the leading advocate for animal protection and well-being
adoptable cats. One cat and three ferrets were adopted. in the Martin County area. A 501(c)(3)
Melony and Angelo Zaravelis, owners of the Kitty Cup, private, nonprofit organization, the HSTC is
were on site as well to talk about the unique Cat Café, which independent and locally operated and relies
is slated to open in Port St. Lucie sometime next year. on donations to support its programs and
During the auction, one of the special features was a services. Follow the HSTC on Facebook at
“catio,” an outdoor cat patio. Carol Dippy was the highest https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietyTC
bidder, which added to the proceeds. Additionally, the and Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/hstc1.
Humane Society raffled off more than a dozen cat and wine- For more information, visit https://www.hstc1.
themed baskets. org or call (772) 223-8822.
real estate

Treasure Coast Real Estate If you want to know why your property isn’t selling, ask your Another thing to check is the pictures of your home in

Report existing Realtor for an honest opinion. Then don’t get mad if the MLS and Internet. This is where 95 percent of potential
you don’t like the answer.
buyers first see your home. If the pictures show dirty towels,
If your property is not selling because it is overpriced, that is unmade beds, and cluttered rooms, then clean the place up
Home Or Condo Not Selling? Switching an easy fix. Remember, it is buyers, not you, that determine what and have your Realtor take new pictures.
Realtors Is Most Likely Not The Solution your property is worth. If you happen to get an unsophisticated If you truly think that it is your Realtor’s fault that your
buyer who is willing to pay too much, the odds are that they property didn’t sell, then tell the new Realtor why you feel
By Jim Weix will be getting financing, and the deal will fall apart when your that way.
As much as I love getting property doesn’t appraise. In the meantime, you may have Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss your
a call from a seller who wants missed real buyers. options. I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@
to list with me because their If your property needs a lot of work or updating, factor jimweix.com.
Realtor didn’t sell their home those costs into your asking price. Pretending that a 30-year-old Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes Company. Jim
or condo, I have found that it kitchen should not be a problem is not the answer. Nobody wants has 25 years of experience selling real estate full-time. If you
is seldom their Realtor’s fault a 30-year-old kitchen unless they are buying your property at have questions or want the services of an experienced expert,
that their property didn’t sell. the right price. you can reach Jim at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
In almost every case their
property didn’t sell because:
1. It is overpriced.
2. It needs a lot of work.
3. It smells bad due to poor housekeeping, indoor smoking,
or pets.
However, even properties that need a lot of work or smell
bad will sell if the price is right for the condition of the property.
Market conditions right now are such that properties are
taking longer to sell, even though the inventory of existing homes
is low. If a property doesn’t sell during the listing period, sellers
often think that switching Realtors will help. Some even think
that they are punishing their Realtor by not extending the listing.
So what happens when you switch Realtors? Basically
nothing.
Your new best friend Realtor places your home in the same
Multiple Listing Service. It is in the same Zillow, Realtor.com,
Redfin, and other Internet sites.
There may also be a downside to switching Realtors.
Potential buyers who have seen your property in person or on
the Internet may wonder why your property didn’t sell. Years
ago, we used to purposely let a listing expire, and then relist it
as a “new!” listing. That doesn’t work anymore because Internet
sites all show total cumulative days on the market.

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