Jupiter Real Estate Journal with The Simmonds Team

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Real Estate Market Update for South Florida

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Real Estate Market Update for South Florida

Today we will be providing you with valuable information on our local real estate market here in Jupiter and in the surrounding areas. It is our hope to educate you and spur you to make more informed decisions when it comes to real estate.

In this update we will be comparing the first quarter of our market this year with what happened last year:

Closed transactions are up by 14% from last year.
Home prices have risen by 25%.

Believe it or not, the market has circled back in favor of the sellers, and we are now situated in a seller's market in Jupiter. If you have been on the fence about selling, now would be a phenomenal time to get your home on the market.
If you're a buyer, do not be afraid to look for a home just because the market favors sellers. Interest rates are still historically low and you have a chance to buy a home at a very affordable rate. There are still good homes to buy, you just need to find one that you like and be prepared to act quickly in order to purchase it.
Sellers should be careful to price their homes correctly because even though we are in a seller's market, buyers still know a good price from a bad price. You should consult professional realtors such as ourselves in order to come up with an optimal home price.

Hopefully this information has been helpful if you plan on buying or selling in South Florida. If you have any further questions be sure to contact us by phone or email. We are always willing to sit down and discuss your individual needs.

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The Simmonds Team is proud to put your satisfaction at the forefront of their business. They will listen closely to your specific needs and then do everything in their power to turn them into a reality. One of their specialties is in national and local relocation and they assist clients with every aspect of the move, which includes providing information on local schools, doctors, local hang outs, service providers, utility information, etc.

Besides caring deeply about their clients, the Simmonds Team are considered local area experts in all types of residential living throughout the Jupiter FL and Northern Palm Beach area. They are also top producers in the area, ranked in the top 1% of Jupiter FL offices in production and they consistently rank in the top 5% in sales. With 16 years of experience in the local area and a strong commitment to their customers, you will always be making a good choice when you choose to hire the Simmonds Team.

John and Amy Simmonds
Simmonds Realty Team
Keller Williams

4455 Military Trail, Suite 100
Jupiter, FL 33458

561-491-2381
Team@SimmondsTeam.com
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The Simmonds Team Testimonials

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Jake - "We had excellent results with John. We were only in Jupiter for a short period of time so he scheduled us a large number of viewings. He was able to narrow it down in a very little amount of time to find the final property that we ended up purchasing after one day of checking out properties."

Darcy - "I think they’re all amazing! They’re just very sweet, kind, and are willing to do whatever it takes to get the information and make it easier on our end. Especially since we’re out of state, they’re doing a lot to make it happen. We don’t have any complaints, they’re wonderful!"

Bill - "The Simmonds Team was wonderful! The unit that I bought was on the market for substantially higher than they suggested we make an offer for and the sellers actually accepted the lower offer, I was amazed! They have very good connections and was able to refer me to a lot of different tradespeople, mortgage companies, and insurance companies for me use, I especially appreciated that since I was coming here stone cold."

Lori - "We ended up with the house that we love! John was always very quick to respond to us. If he didn’t answer his phone, he would make sure to get back to us right away. I can even remember that he helped us in our negotiations while he was on vacation, which I absolutely thought was above and beyond!"

Amanda - "Amy was fabulous! She was very responsive, she knew what our needs were, answered all of our questions, and was always available to us. She really had our back throughout the process. We were in a contract on the first house but we ended up backing out and right away she had other houses for us to look at. It was a stressful time and it was very nice to have somebody on our side! "

Rob - "The Simmonds Team was honest, forthcoming, timely, and very professional. John went out with us numerous times to show us properties and even went back to the same properties when we wanted to look again. He was always helpful and willing to provide his expertise and time. His office administrator Amylynn, was always on top of things and was always communicating with us. On a weekly basis as we got closer to closing she would let us know what she needed, what she didn’t have yet, and just made sure that the process went smoothly."

Tim - "We had very good results with the Simmonds Team! Amylin did a lot of work for us especially in the situation where we were waiting for some documents for the HOA. It was just talking forever but she was able to make sure that we got all the information we needed."

Bruce - "We love the Simmonds team. They worked with us for a week, and found us a home. The home we’re in now wasn’t what we were looking for initially, but they were very open. They showed us multiple solutions, and allowed us to come to our own conclusions. We’re very happy with our new home! Their support staff stayed in constant touch with us and followed up on everything. The support level is phenomenal!"