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Buying or Selling a Home/Questions Answered by Expert Kerrin Kostelic, FL Broker Associate, GRI, AHWD
| Subject | Date Asked |
| oncealed damage | 5/26/2012 |
| Q: We recently took possession of a home. After the seller had moved their belongings out of the ... A: Hey Tony, Sorry it has taken me a bit longer to get to this question... Not sure what Ohio law ... | |
| Termite damage issue | 5/24/2012 |
| Q: The house, I am buying, has a hole near garrage external wall (inside out). The seller seems to ... A: Yikes! So sorry to hear you're having this awful experience. You are right to insist on having a ... | |
| real estate refi | 4/17/2012 |
| Q: HELP! Fishy problem. Real estateWe find ourselves with 3 homes; we live in two; I keep duplex where ... A: Let me start off by saying that I am NOT a financial planner and am not licensed to provide ... | |
| Your point of view | 2/25/2012 |
| Q: com on your own expertise. Do you believe a person can make money in the real estate game today if ... A: I definitely believe the current housing market offers many opportunities to succeed in the "real ... | |
| home buying fees | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: I just had a question about the costs of upgrading to a new house when you outgrow your current one. ... A: Hey Lisa, I have several questions for you before I'm able to answer yours. First, which state do ... | |
| Permit Violation on Foreclosed Property | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: I bought a as is foreclosed property in Jacksonville, Florida on 20 Aug. 2011. After the closing, I ... A: Ugh, this is a common problem with buying a foreclosed property! Since you have so many questions, ... | |
| Interested in buying a condo not yet for sale | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: I live in a a condo building in FL and I see that you are from FL as well. I am renting a 1BD unit ... A: Hey Vanessa, Sorry for the delay; I'm up in the GA mountains on vacation and service is sparse! I ... | |
| buying from builder | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: am going to buy a spec home from a builder and I don't plan to use a realtor. They are offering 3% ... A: Your question is fairly common one among the general public when it comes to buying directly from a ... | |
| Selling Home in Florida. | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I inherited a piece of property (1 acre) with a 3/1 that we are currently in the ... A: Great question to ask before you venture into these renovations! My first inclination is to say ... | |
| Real Estate Companies? | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: How are you? I have 3 questions for you: Where would I go to apply for a loan to buy into a Real ... A: The SBA is a great option for a business loan; another is a commercial lender. Be prepared to put ... | |
| Finding Investment Deals | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I hope this email finds you well. Do you know of any free websites or pay sites that will allow me ... A: I am licensed in Florida, not Georgia, however based on a Google search I found several websites to ... | |
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Kerrin Kostelic, FL Broker Associate, GRI, AHWD
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Expertise
Let me know if you need help with any of following type questions: How to choose a great agent? Why do I need to hire a Realtor? What does "agency representation" mean in Florida? How does a Realtor get paid? What do I need to do to get my house ready for sale? How important is pricing in getting my home sold? What if I'm under water in my current mortgage? How do I go about getting a loan? Please keep in mind that I cannot give legal nor financial advice as I am not licensed for either of these activities. In addition, real estate law changes from state to state; I am licensed in Florida only so that is specifically my area of expertise. If it is a more general real estate question, feel free to ask away!
Experience
I have been a full time real estate licensee in the State of Florida since 2000 and received my brokers license in 2005. I have helped 200+ clients and customers buy and/or sell a home, condo, or vacant property since that time. I continue to educate myself in my field taking numerous courses on financing, negotiating, contracts, Fair housing, construction, all in order to become a better professional.
Organizations
National Association of Realtors
Florida Realtors
Pensacola Assn of Realtors
Leadership Pensacola class of 2008
Gulf Coast Search and Recovery, K-9 Inc -- volunteer, handler in training, & Secretary/Treasurer
Education/Credentials
BA in Social Sciences/Language Arts with Elem. Education certification--Univ of Michigan, 1993
Real Estate licensee in FL -- Oct 2000 to present
Graduate, Realtor Institute, Nat'l Assn of Realtors -- 2004
Broker Associate, FL -- 2005
At Home with Diversity designation, Nat'l Assn of Realtors -- 2009
Awards and Honors
International Diamond and Sterling Societies, Coldwell Banker for high production and volume levels.
CB United, 100% Customer Satisfaction rating
Military Relocation 100% Satisfaction rating
"Award of Excellence" from Realtor.com for Outstanding Internet Marketing
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