For the past 6 years, Handsome and I have lived in Lake Worth, Florida.
This intracoastal city offers a sense of community, cultural diversity, and
small town charm.  Located just minutes from West Palm Beach, many of my
friends feel that Lake Worth is the best kept secret in southern Florida.
It has the feel of a downtown "Mayberry" or "Bedford Falls." To read more
about Lake Worth, click on the navigational bars to the left.

If you or someone you know is thinking about a move, choose a Realtor
who knows real estate.  With my knowledge and experience in the real
estate industry, I know the market inside and out.
Call me today and put my track record of success to work for you!

I've been investing in neighborhoods and real estate since the 1980s ­ New
York, California, and now Florida.  I love to find my clients "just the right"
property that they can live in year round or as a seasonal getaway. Also many of
the properties I find my clients are used as Seasonal Rentals.
Most of the homes in the area are unique and offer a great deal of character and
charm.  Many of the houses are from the 1920s, 30s and 40's and have withstood
the test of time.  The architectural styles vary from Key West Cottages and
Bungalows, to Craftsman and Spanish Style homes.

In the past I have purchased houses
for year-round living or as a seasonal getaway for others. The home and the
people become part of the community.   Occasionally a property becomes a
home to others through non-profit organizations or through the efforts of
the local CRA.

If you are an investor, I have vast knowledge of Lender owned properties such
as REO'S and Foreclosures. My office has done thousands of BPO's (Broker Price
Opinions For Asset Management Companies.

 You may reach me at 561-856-1234 or via email, adamandhandsome@aol.com.
Our office is located right Downtown Lake Worth at
Century 21, Coastline Realty, 511 Lake Ave.
If you are looking to buy or sell a home, in Lake Worth , West Palm Beach ,
Delray Beach or the surrounding area's  please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Adam and Handsome
lake worth,
florida

The homes that I offer have a bit of an eclectic touch to them and are fine examples of  
beauty, form and function.
The use of inherently durable, renewable and recyclable materials are evident both inside
and outside any of the homes I rehab.
About us...
Best way to reach us...
561.856.1234

Realtor Thinks Out Of The Market

No stranger to the ups and downs of the real estate market, Realtor Adam Raizin with CENTURY 21 Coastline Realty in
Lake Worth, Florida has been investing in Real Estate since the early '80s.

Raizin has been buying, rehabbing and selling older homes in California, New York and for the past 8 years, Florida.
This past year however, when many real estate agents have sought greener pastures (i.e., other professions) in what is
considered a soft market, Raizin decided it was time for him to go in the opposite direction and get his Realtor's license.
"It only made sense," states Raizin.
"When people are selling, you should be buying. There are so many good deals out there and opportunities to help
others with their goals. In some ways, it is better to buy now than when everyone is buying."

That doesn't mean the market doesn't take perserverance or fortitude.  "When I meet with a potential seller and I have
decided to take their listing, I let them understand that I am hired by them to sell their property...not to just list it and see
what happens.  I commit to bringing them a qualified buyer and completing the transaction, but they need to commit to
realistic pricing and really selling."

When asked what makes him an effective Realtor in this market, Raizin responds with his own query: "Does Macy's tell
Gimbells how it sells?"  While he won't divulge all of his secrets of the trade, he will share 5 key points:

First: Only take listings that are priced to sell.  

Second: Don't get emotional over a transaction. Get the seller and buyer together, come to a meeting of the minds and
complete the transaction..then repeat.

Third: Keep in communication before, during and after every transaction. Return all inquries or phone calls in your time
between appointments or the next business day at the latest.

Fourth: LISTEN to what your sellers or buyers are saying.

Fifth: Remember that you always have options. If a house is not selling, think about converting it to a rental property, for
example.

On that last point, Raizin offers an example of a property he himself own's that he knew was a good value. Potential
buyers that looked at the property couldn't see all that it had to offer. However after lowering the price to a point where it
didn't make sense for him to sell, he took the property off the market, stocked it with an eclectic mix of,  nautical, and
beachy furnishings along with a contemporary IKEA kitchen a couple of cool beach cruisers, and now has a rental
property that fetches more than twice what the market would normally pay.

Although Raizin knows that there is no such thing as a guarantee, his expertise is finding properties for his clients that
are of good value and have the potential to exceed their expectations.  "I've been there and done that. Bringing my
experience to my sellers and buyers is what makes what I do fun and rewarding."

Raizin and his partner, Handsome (a chocolate lab and Man's best Friend) can be reached through their website at:
www.AdamAndHandsome.com

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Adam & Handsome