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Treasure Coast Real Estate potential buyers their property. Below are a couple of the Listing Agent Must Accompany
In most cases, potential buyers want to view a property
Report most common roadblocks. and be able to discuss it between themselves and their buyer’s
24-Hour Notice Needed
My first question would be: Why? agent. They don’t want a helicopter Realtor hovering over
Selling? Make Your Home Accessible To Buyers! In many cases, a buyer’s agent sets up the showings them. This desire for privacy is why most listing agents
for their client the afternoon before or the morning of suggest that the seller take a short walk when potential buyers
By Jim Weix showing their client properties. I prefer doing this the are viewing their property.
You can’t sell your property afternoon before, as it gives everyone time to respond to If the property has unique features or strange HOA rules,
if buyers can’t view it. This the showing request. this information should already be in the Multiple Listing
is so basic that you might So now I have six properties to set up showings for the Service (MLS). If a question arises, the buyer’s agent can
be wondering why I’m even next day. My buyers want to start at 10 a.m., so we should call the listing agent.
writing about it, but some be done by 2 p.m. Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss your options.
sellers appear as if they don’t However, one property requires a 24-hour notice, and it I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
want buyers to look at their is now 5 p.m. That property then gets crossed off the list. Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes Company.
homes. There may be times when a seller does need a 24-hour Jim has 25 years of experience selling real estate full-time.
They unintentionally do notice, but it isn’t too often. If a seller doesn’t really need If you have questions or want the services of an experienced
this by creating roadblocks a 24-hour notice, they should remove that restriction. They expert, you can reach Jim at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@
to allowing agents to show will get many more showings that way. jimweix.com.
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Canine Cataracts
The structure and function of the eye is similar to that
of a camera. The camera has a lens to focus light on film,
while the eye has a lens to focus light on the retina which
sends signals to the brain to be interpreted into the world
around us. A cloudy or opaque lens is called a cataract. The
most common cause in dogs is inherited cataracts, but other
cataracts form after traumatic injuries or systemic disease
such as diabetes mellitus. Cataracts appear spontaneously
and can be related to other age changes that occur as your
dog gets older. The hereditary cataracts can be seen in
many breeds including cocker spaniels, Labs, poodles,
and Boston terriers.
The affect cataracts will have on your dog can vary
from almost no affect to total blindness. If cataracts
occupy less than 30 percent of the lens or only one lens,
the vision will be almost normal. Noticeable impairment
occurs when greater than 60 percent of the lens is affected
and if opacity progresses to 100 percent, your dog will be
blind. The progression depends on the type of cataract, the
breed and other risk factors. Veterinary ophthalmologists
can surgically remove cataracts and restore failing vision
caused by cataracts in your pet. Most pets have few
complications and return to normal activity, running
and playing within just a few days of the surgery. The
ophthalmologists may start with topical medications,
but surgery is often the best option. Your veterinarian
can arrange a referral appointment to an ophthalmologist
to further evaluate your pet’s condition and determine
appropriate treatment options.
Since the major cause of cataract is hereditary, cataract
progression varies from breed to breed and individual to
individual. Cataracts may develop relatively early in life
in some breeds, but in others the first signs are detected
when the dog is older. The progression can be so slow that
dogs still have reasonable sight well into old age. Efforts
can be made to prevent inherited cataracts by careful and
conscientious breeding. Many veterinary ophthalmologists
offer eye certification programs that offer breeders the
opportunity to screen their breeding stock and make sure
they are producing disease-free puppies.
Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center
is dedicated to providing the best possible care for your
pets. With focuses on compassionate care in surgery,
physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative medicine,
extensive diagnostics and emergency service, Palm City
Animal Medical Center combines exceptional medical
care with a caring philosophy for pets and their owners.
For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit www.
See answer in this paper. palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
