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🏡 SOLD | SOMETIMES THE RIGHT HOME ISN'T FOR SALE.And that's when the real work begins.Carmen's buyers knew what they wer...
09/01/2026

🏡 SOLD | SOMETIMES THE RIGHT HOME ISN'T FOR SALE.

And that's when the real work begins.

Carmen's buyers knew what they were looking for—but the right opportunity wasn't showing up on the market.

So Carmen kept looking.

She researched. She made connections. She explored opportunities beyond the MLS.

And eventually, she found 249 Curacau—an off-market property that checked the boxes her buyers had been waiting for. ❤️

But finding it was only the beginning.

With the sellers choosing to move forward without their own representation, Carmen remained focused on professionally representing and advocating for her buyers, while communicating clearly and respectfully throughout the transaction so everyone understood the process and could keep moving toward closing.

Today, those buyers officially have the keys to the home they had been hoping to find. 🔑

This is what we mean when we say our search doesn't always stop at what's on the market.

Sometimes real estate is about finding the listing.

Sometimes it's about creating the connection that didn't exist yet.

Congratulations to Carmen and her buyers on officially closing 249 Curacau! 🥂🏡

Carmen Austrup

🍂🏡 FALLING FOR A NEW HOME…September is almost here, and a new edition of The Platinum Press is hitting inboxes tomorrow!...
08/31/2026

🍂🏡 FALLING FOR A NEW HOME…

September is almost here, and a new edition of The Platinum Press is hitting inboxes tomorrow!

This month, we're talking about what fall really means for homeowners, buyers, and sellers here on the Space Coast.

Inside September's edition:

🍂 What to expect from the fall real estate market
🏡 What buyers and sellers should be thinking about right now
📊 The latest Brevard County market update
🧹 Simple ways to start preparing your home for fall
💡 Helpful homeowner tips + local real estate insight

Whether you're thinking about making a move this year, wondering what your home might be worth, or simply like staying informed about what's happening in our local market, we'd love to send you a copy.

And this isn't just for people buying or selling right now. Our goal with The Platinum Press is to send you something each month that's actually worth opening.

💌 Want September's “Falling for a New Home” edition delivered to you tomorrow?

Comment FALL below and we'll make sure you get it! 👇

Already on our list? Keep an eye on your inbox tomorrow. 🍁

“So...what does a Realtor actually do all day?” 😂Well, that depends which hour you ask us.A pretty normal day might look...
08/30/2026

“So...what does a Realtor actually do all day?” 😂

Well, that depends which hour you ask us.

A pretty normal day might look something like:

☕ Coffee + answering messages before the day really starts.

🏡 Meet a seller for a listing appointment.

🚗 Drive across Brevard for buyer showings.

📱 Answer a call about an inspection while sitting in the driveway.

🔨 Meet a contractor at a listing.

🎥 Change clothes in the car because it's content filming day.

🎬 Film three videos and somehow forget the easiest line 17 times.

📄 Review an offer.

🔑 Swing by a closing.

📞 Solve something unexpected between appointments.

🏡 Check on another property.

And then...

Go home.

Dinner.

Kids.

Family.

Homework.

Sports.

Church.

Friends.

A walk.

A little bit of normal life.

Because somewhere along the way, we've learned something important:

Being great at this job shouldn't require you to stop being a whole person.

Our families are part of why we work so hard in the first place.

And being present for our own lives helps us understand why the homes, moves, jobs, schools, investments, and family decisions our clients trust us with matter so much to them.

Tomorrow we'll pick the phone back up.

Today?

We're going to make room for both. ❤️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND JUST LIKE THAT… ANOTHER 5-STAR REVIEW FOR CARMEN!This one comes from a seller whose home had previously b...
08/29/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND JUST LIKE THAT… ANOTHER 5-STAR REVIEW FOR CARMEN!

This one comes from a seller whose home had previously been listed with another agent and didn't sell.

They decided to give the market another chance—and trusted Carmen and The Platinum Group to do things differently.

Now the home is SOLD, and this is what her seller had to say:

“She went above and beyond for me throughout the entire process and truly outdid herself. She was always available when I needed her, kept me informed, answered every question I had, and made sure everything stayed on track.”

But our favorite part?

“You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and takes pride in what she does.”

YES. ❤️

That's exactly what we've watched Carmen bring to every client she serves.

A home that didn't sell the first time.

A fresh opportunity.

A successful closing.

And now a seller who couldn't have asked for a better experience.

That's a pretty great story.

Congratulations, Carmen! Keep those ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ coming!

Carmen Austrup

The smoothest closings usually have a LOT happening behind the scenes. 👀A buyer or seller may see:Offer accepted. ✔️Insp...
08/29/2026

The smoothest closings usually have a LOT happening behind the scenes. 👀

A buyer or seller may see:

Offer accepted. ✔️
Inspection complete. ✔️
Closing scheduled. ✔️

Behind those three checkmarks?

There may be dozens of people communicating and problem-solving together.

Agents talking to agents.

Lenders working through financing.

Title companies clearing requirements.

Inspectors finding answers.

Insurance agents working through coverage.

Contractors completing repairs.

Appraisers doing their part.

Assistants managing appointments and deadlines.

Vendors getting squeezed into schedules.

And somewhere in the middle of all of it, someone catches the unexpected thing that could have become a BIG thing...and everyone gets to work solving it.

That's the part of real estate most people never see.

We don't expect every transaction to be perfect.

We expect our team to communicate, collaborate, anticipate, and solve problems when it isn't.

And when everyone involved approaches a transaction with the same goal—help these people get home—something pretty amazing happens.

The client gets to the closing table thinking:

"That went pretty smoothly."

Meanwhile, we're all looking at each other like... 😅

Exactly as planned.

That's a successful closing in our book.

08/28/2026

Before buyers fall in love with a home, they have to STOP and notice it. 🏡

That's one of the biggest reasons staging has become such an important part of how we sell homes.

We're not staging because a house needs prettier pillows.

We're thinking about the buyer.

When they're scrolling through listing after listing, will ours make them stop?

When they see an empty room, will they understand how their furniture fits?

When they walk through the door, can they picture birthdays around the table, coffee on the porch, or their kids playing in that extra room?

Staging helps turn square footage into a story.

And that matters to our sellers because stronger presentation can mean more buyer attention, more showings, less time sitting on the market, and a better opportunity for a strong offer.

That's why we don't treat staging as an afterthought.

We've fully staged vacant homes. We've softened occupied homes. We've helped families store furniture so we could better showcase their spaces. And we've coordinated staging alongside painting, flooring, cleaning, and repairs through our Full Concierge program.

Because our goal isn't simply to list your home.

It's to position it to be chosen.

Thinking about selling? Before you start moving furniture or spending money on updates, invite us over. We'll help you figure out what buyers actually need to see.

🍂🏡 THINKING ABOUT SELLING? DON'T ASSUME YOU HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL SPRING.We've all heard it:“Spring is the best time to sel...
08/27/2026

🍂🏡 THINKING ABOUT SELLING? DON'T ASSUME YOU HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL SPRING.

We've all heard it:

“Spring is the best time to sell a house.”

But here in Brevard County, that's not always the whole story.

More buyers may enter the market in spring...but so do more sellers.

Fall can mean less competition, motivated buyers with real reasons to move, and—because this is Florida—the ability to continue showcasing pools, patios, waterfront views, and outdoor living long after summer ends.

So, should you sell this fall or wait until spring?

That's exactly what we're breaking down in our newest blog.

And here's a hint: we don't think the calendar should make that decision for you.

Your goals + your home + your competition + the local data should.

🍂 Read our newest blog:
https://platinumgroupfl.com/blog/is-fall-a-good-time-to-sell-a-house-in-brevard-county-florida

And while you're there, follow our blog! We're continually adding local market insights, seller education, community information, and answers to the real questions Brevard County homeowners are asking.

👇 Would you rather sell in FALL 🍂 or wait for SPRING 🌷?

🏡 FOR RENT | WHAT IF YOUR NEXT RENTAL ACTUALLY FELT LIKE HOME?Welcome to 1575 Sun Gazer Drive, where easy Viera living c...
08/26/2026

🏡 FOR RENT | WHAT IF YOUR NEXT RENTAL ACTUALLY FELT LIKE HOME?

Welcome to 1575 Sun Gazer Drive, where easy Viera living comes with space to settle in and a community designed to enjoy. 🌴

Step inside and the soaring ceilings and open floor plan immediately make this home feel bright, spacious, and welcoming.

The kitchen offers plenty of room to gather, the primary suite gives you a comfortable place to retreat, and generously sized secondary bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or that home office you've been needing.

And then there's the enclosed sunroom—the perfect extra space for morning coffee, reading, entertaining, or simply enjoying a little more of the Florida lifestyle. ☀️

Outside your front door, the Osprey community and surrounding Viera East area offer even more:

🏊 Community pool
🎾 Nearby tennis courts
🏀 Basketball + volleyball
🚶 Scenic walking paths
🌿 Conservation areas
📍 Convenient access to everything Viera has to offer

If you've been searching for a Viera rental with space, amenities, and a true neighborhood feel, this one deserves a look.

📍 1575 Sun Gazer Drive | Viera, FL

👇 Know someone looking to make a move to Viera? Tag them or share this post with them!

Jennifer Stackhouse Peters Jennifer Peters, Realtor - Platinum Group

SOMETIMES OUR ROLE IS SIMPLY TO MAKE THE RIGHT CONNECTION. 🤝Not every real estate story fits neatly into a “we represent...
08/26/2026

SOMETIMES OUR ROLE IS SIMPLY TO MAKE THE RIGHT CONNECTION. 🤝

Not every real estate story fits neatly into a “we represented the buyer” or “we represented the seller” box.

Sometimes our job is simply to recognize an opportunity and bring the right people together.

Recently, Carmen helped create a connection between a buyer and a seller that ultimately resulted in a successful closing.

She wasn't the agent representing either party when everyone sat down at the closing table.

But her work helped create the opportunity that brought them there.

And we think that's a pretty great reminder of what this business is really about.

It's not always about whose name is on the sign.

It's not always about who gets the SOLD photo.

Sometimes it's about knowing people.

Listening.

Recognizing an opportunity.

Making an introduction.

And being willing to serve in whatever capacity is needed to help people move forward.

That's the kind of real estate business we're building.

Relationships first.
Service always.
And sometimes, simply making the right connection. ❤️

Congratulations, Carmen, on another closing you helped make possible!

Carmen Austrup

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ CARMEN’S FIRST 5-STAR REVIEW!There are some milestones that deserve a little extra celebration—and this is de...
08/25/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ CARMEN’S FIRST 5-STAR REVIEW!

There are some milestones that deserve a little extra celebration—and this is definitely one of them. 🎉❤️

Carmen just received her first 5-star review, and we couldn't love what her client had to say more:

“Carmen Austrup has all the qualities of a good realtor, as she puts herself in your shoes as a Buyer or Seller, and guides you through the process with an open & honest attitude. She is professional, responsive, & genuinely cares about making the transaction go as smoothly as possible.”

What makes us especially proud is that these are the exact qualities we've watched Carmen bring to her clients since joining our team.

She listens. She advocates. She communicates. And she genuinely cares.

Carmen has accomplished so much in a short time, but building a business where clients walk away feeling heard, cared for, and confidently represented might be the accomplishment we're most excited about.

Congratulations on your first ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, Carmen!

We have a feeling there are MANY more to come. ❤️

Help us celebrate her in the comments! 👏

Carmen Austrup

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1457 Guava Avenue
Melbourne, FL
32935

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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