Palmetto Trace Real Estate e-Guide January 2014 | Page 23

Testimonials

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"Craig is very organized and listens to what his clients are saying. He is also a master negotiator. If I ever need to buy or sell in PCB again, it will be with Craig."

-- Susan Hart, Buyer

"Craig is one of the smartest and best realtors I have ever gotten to work with. He is honest with is customers and does everything he can to help them. I have always found him to be honest, fair, and extremely professional."

-- Steve Dick, Real Estate Professional

"Craig handles his business like a true professional. I would recommend Craig to anybody looking to purchase or sell their property."

-- Bradley Woods, Buyer

"Craig Duran has sold 2 of my condos and it was such a pleasure to work with him. He is very thorough and more than willing to help during the process and ever after everything was done."

-- Louise Ancheta, Seller

"This young man worked over and beyond his duty to find me the perfect beach house. After about 3 months back and forth with the bank, the deal was closed and Craig gave me updates during this time every 3 to 4 days. Very great young man to do business with."

-- Herbet Garrison, Buyer

"A real professional. Very knowledgeable in his field. I have since recommended him to others."

-- Seychelles PCB Condo Rental, Buyers

Contact Craig Duran at (850) 527-0221 / [email protected]

Tip of the Month -

"Who Pays Closing Costs?"

The set of fees associated with a real estate transaction or "closing costs" are different in EVERY market but the one thing to remember when you are negotiating a contract is that EVERYTHING IS NEGOTIABLE.

Even though a buyer may normally pay for an appraisal or a seller may normally pay for documentary stamps on the deed, EVERYTHING can be on the table to discuss. There is a lot of money wrapped up in these fees, sometimes as much as 7% or more for any one party.

I have had a lot of success in helping buyers pay less at closing or sellers make a little more money at closing by simply remembering to add these fees to the discussion. Don't just assume that it is your responsibility to pay a certain fee.

Get closing costs in to the negotiation, ideally as soon as possible, and you can close your real estate transaction with a little more money in your pocket!