Carol Emont Realtor - Your Pilot in Real Estate

10/01/2020

The key to a successful renting agreement is diligent preparation and the delivery of required documentation to your potential landlord; complete and on time! ⁠
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🌸 Rental Application (which is supplied by your real estate agent)⁠
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🌸 Proof of Income (pay stubs, w2′s, tax return, bank statement)⁠
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🌸 Credit Check (this is often pulled by real estate agent)⁠
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🌸 Background Check (this is often pulled by real estate agent)⁠
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🌸 Personal References⁠
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🌸 Rental History (if applicable)⁠
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🌸 Employment Verification⁠
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🌸 Landlord Reference (if currently renting)⁠
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I can help you find the right home for you and assist you in preparing the documents necessary to make it yours. Connect with me today!⁠
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09/30/2020

If you don’t already know, those who live in Key Biscayne affectionately call themselves ☀️

Do you love the ocean breeze greeting you when you walk out of your front door every morning? Do you love being minutes from dreamy, turquoise waters? Would you choose electric golf carts over automobiles, anytime?

Then the Village of Key Biscayne may just be for you! Connect with me to discover your dream home on the key!

09/28/2020

As a service professional, integrity is everything. It is showing up on time, doing what I promised to do, and getting results for my clients. I’m committed to you and your family’s needs in every real estate transaction. My integrity is my bond to you, your family, and your real estate dreams.

Buying or selling a home in South Florida? I would love the opportunity to work with YOU ✨🤩 ⁠
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09/26/2020

09/22/2020

Welcome back, autumn! It’s the first day of fall which means cooling temperatures and pumpkin spice everything ... up north! In South Florida, this time of year, we’re usually recovering from our summer hibernation indoors in the AC 😂 Am I right? ❤️ New seasons are often accompanied by a longing for change. Whether for you that means renovating, redesigning your interiors, or selling your home & upgrading ... FALL in love with your upgraded dream home in sunny South Florida this season. Connect with me today!

09/17/2020

Do you ever find yourself feeling unhappy about a little interior design detail in your home?

You aren’t alone. In fact for centuries, perhaps as long as we’ve had homes as a species, we’ve wrestled with organizing and storing our belongings and designing our interior layouts in such a way that they look, “just right.” Of course, it’s no fun if after redecorating and reorganizing, the space still feels uncomfortable. What to do in those situations?

Allow me to introduce you to an ancient philosophy ...

“Wabi-Sabi is the idea of squashing the impossible ideal of perfection and embracing the imperfect nature of life. Instead of becoming irritated with flaws, the concept teaches us to embrace and feature them. “

Visit https://www.bwid.com/blog/post/wabisabi-intentional-imperfection-and-how-to-achieve-it-at-home to read more about the history, growing popularity of, and designing with Wabi-Sabi.

09/15/2020

One small step at a time makes a big difference when reaching the finish line, when you look back on all you’ve accomplished. September is Transformation Month at Apartment Therapy and they’ve come up with a great list of 30 tiny home projects that can turn your home into a creative sanctuary and luxury haven in just a few minutes a day.

Are you up for the home transformation challenge? Visit https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/tiny-home-transformations-ideas-36812049 to see the full list.

09/11/2020

We will never forget.

09/09/2020

What would your experience of Home be like if you finally tackled the clutter that’s been weighing you down? Marie Kondo’s () incredible book, “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” is everything you need to get deeply inspired to start discarding the clutter in your home and choose JOY in your space! Her process is simple - once you’ve committed to six simple rules, discard items in each of the five categories & organize what’s left in a way that makes you feel joy and makes you sparkle. Watch the principles in this book come to life on her Netflix show, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.” Enjoy your Tidying Festival!

09/07/2020

Thank you to all our American workers that have contributed to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

09/05/2020

Behr just announced it’s color trends 2021 Palette! It's no secret that paint colors help set the mood of a space. Hues of blues tend to evoke tranquility while shades of yellows can make your home feel sunnier and more cheerful. To help living spaces feel pleasant and productive as we spend more time at home, Behr has released its Color Trends 2021 Palette. From warm-toned neutrals to bright, sunny colors, the palette is designed to bring "elevated comfort" into your home. .

09/01/2020

Did you know that Wall Street firms buying distressed properties aim for returns of 5% to 7%? As an individual you should set a personal goal of 10%.

You can begin to estimate that maintenance will cost you approximately 1% of the property value annually. Costs to include in any financial plan include homeowners insurance, possible homeowners' association fees, property taxes, and monthly expenses such as pest control, landscaping and others. Operating expenses on your property will be between 35% and 80% of your gross operating income.

Once you've done the math, you should have an experiences professional look it over to assure that your plan works and you're ready to make a property purchase with total clarity.

Have questions? Ask me anything about real estate investing below!

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