How We Understood Bob's Needs

Tell me about your experience working with The Simmonds Realty Team.

"We're very pleased. John first of all made sure we found the right area that we liked instead of trying to convince us to buy a house in an area we didn't like. He made sure that we got comfortable, understood the area, and he understood our needs. We were very pleased.

We were going to build and wanted to move down [to Jupiter], but we didn't have a place. We had three dogs and John just happened to have a rental coming up and he rented it to us. Otherwise we would've been flying back and forth and life would've been miserable trying to build a house and do all of that. He went above and beyond!

We were very pleased working with John. The most important thing that I liked about John, and I have recommended him to others, he doesn't try to convince you to buy in an area just because a house is for sale. He wants you to find the area that you're comfortable with, and then he'll work around that. That's what we really liked. I've worked with other Realtors who just want you to buy a house. They don't care particularly about anything other than you buying a house. John didn't start there. We really liked that. He made sure we knew the Jupiter area. The pluses and minuses of Palm Beach County, but he let us make the decision of the area we liked and worked with us from there."

To contact the Simmonds Realty Team, call 561-427-6100 or email john@simmondsteam.com.

Four Things to Never Say When Buying in Jupiter

There are a variety of opportunities in the South Florida real estate market for both buyers and sellers. If you're a prospective buyer click here for a full home search, or if you're considering placing your home on the market, get a free home value report, right here.

While touring homes in Jupiter, there are a few things buyers should keep in mind. It’s important to say the right things, for instance. Saying the wrong thing can jeopardize your position as a buyer.

First, don’t admit a house is your dream home. Maintain a strong negotiating position. These comments can lead to the seller getting more money out of you.

Don’t tell the sellers they have a poor sense of style. Refrain from comments about anything you might not like in the home design-wise. Their style might not be yours, and these comments might affect you later on once you submit an offer.

Keep finances strictly between you and your agent. Don’t admit your affordability to the seller or the seller’s agent.

Avoid asking too much about why the seller plans to move. You may be curious about why the seller is leaving their home. Maybe they got a divorce or job relocation. Avoid any uncomfortable situations. It might create a bidding war, which could lead to a later closing.

If you have any questions about the buying or selling process in the surrounding Jupiter area, reach out to us. We’d be happy to help!

How We Answered All of Hank's Questions

"We were very satisfied and I don't think we could've asked to work with anyone better. We worked with Lee, he just went above and beyond and made sure that if I had questions about anything, inspections, reports, anything, he was real quick to get us answers. He was there day and night, I could text him anytime, and within a couple minutes he was responding, which is kind of hard to believe. He was very knowledgeable, felt like he had our best interests in mind."

To contact the Simmonds Realty Team, call 561-427-6100 or email john@simmondsteam.com.