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If you enjoy spending time outside and on the water, there is a wide variety of watersports that you can participate in. Some people are intimidated by the thought of jumping in to watersports if they have no experience, but there is something for everyone in this area of recreation.
If you get overwhelmed, you will likely not stick with the sport. Therefore, it is important to take your time and start small. You do not want to enter a huge national tournament for your first [continued...]

Florida is a lush and vibrant area that is home to more than 700 land animals alone with over 12,000 freshwater and saltwater fish. One of the biggest reasons for the amount of wildlife that can be found in Florida is the variety of natural habitats that support the populations of animals. Florida ranges from wetlands, sea grass, coral reefs, freshwater ponds to forests and more. Animals that can be found here include gopher tortoises, black bears, white-tailed deer, American bald eagle and a wide [continued...]

City Spotlight: Hialeah is a beautiful city in Miami-Dade county which still has opportunities for people who want to start a business or change professions. Although it has seen a decline in population in the last few years, it continues to draw people who are creative and want to take a chance. New businesses are always welcome and the diverse population continues to demand interesting and needed retail stores. There are many opportunities for someone who is willing to meet the needs of [continued...]

Rarely do you find a city that is great for business, singles and family life. Orlando is that city! There is literally something for everyone to do here and the city thrives on almost every level. The job market in Orlando is one of the few in Florida that are stable. Orlando is Florida’s 3rd largest city and has consistently stayed under twelve percent unemployment rate. There are hundreds of jobs due to an abundant supply of hotels, theme parks, attorneys, etc. There is also amble opportunity to start home businesses in the travel and tourism field [continued...]

Welcome to the bay area! Home of the famous Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Lighting, St. Petersburg is one of three cities that sits on Florida’s west coast. The fishing industry is in full effect here, with fancy restaurants for family and friends. Tourist visits the city, mostly during the holiday or football season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers attract fans from all over the world. They are one of the best football teams in the NFL today.

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When you’re starting out in real estate, it’s easy to let the jitters get the best of you before a showing. Here are a few things you should consider before taking a client into any home and before any type of showing.
Parking: It’s important to consider where everyone’s going to park when they get to the showing. If there’s street parking, try and reserve a spot for your client and if parking is left in the driveway, go in first [continued...]

Sorry it’s been awhile. We hope you continue to check Call Score for your Florida Real Estate needs. Check out our new page on Real Estate schools in the area, and get started on your new career path!

When you begin your studies at Florida’s IFREC Real Estate Schools, you owe it to yourself to be prepared for class. One of the most important ways to get set is to make sure your reading list is complete. What books will be most helpful to you? Read on and find out.

• The Essentials of Real Estate Investment, by David Sirota, is a definitive resource on how to invest wisely in the real-world market. The book focuses on both real estate theory and actual experience, and offers plenty of examples showing, step-by-step, how to work through an investment.

• Florida Real Estate Principles, Practices, & Law, by Linda Crawford, is specialized for use in the IFREC courses. Along with the Florida Real Estate Exam Manual, this will take you through the details of being a real estate agent in the Sunshine State. Most importantly, the book is updated to include changes made in legislature since 2007. [continued...]

When you begin your education at IFREC Real Estate Schools, you’ll have some important choices to make. Move or commute? Where to get lunch? And, oh yeahwhich courses to take. IFREC offers a great varietysome of them are highlighted below.

• Qualifier Plus Calculator Class may be one of the first you choose, for the important reason that it’s free. They even loan you the calculator if you don’t own one, but if you’re serious, it’s probably a good idea to invest in one. Some of the topics covered are amortization, PITI payments, and qualifying buyers.
• Broker Courses: IFREC offers both pre- and post-license courses. In the introductory class, you’ll get acquainted with the basics of appraisal and investment, along with how to be ethical in the modern market. Afterwards, you can choose specialized courses on managing an office, residential property management, and investment analysis, in which students go through all the steps of buying, developing and selling their own property. [continued...]

It can be hard to stay informed of the market with a busy professional career, so luckily Florida Realtors does a lot of the work by bringing together news, tips, and community. On June 29, Florida Realtors posted the new versions of the Purchase Contract, As-Is Contract, and Comprehensive Rider. The changes to these documents have been in the works for four years, and the site details the changes made to each one.Florida Realtor publishes their magazine both in print and online, so the prepared agent should always have a copy with them. The website offers many more resources, of course, including programs to organize your transactions online, or find specific properties by MLS ID, type, city, or price. You’ll also find all the forms you could ever need (or want). Obviously, Florida Realtors is dedicated to making sure you don’t waste any more time than you have to on finding the correct paperwork. [continued...]