Are you Truly Ready to Buy?

Are you a Shopper, or are you a Buyer?

People come into my office everyday saying that they want a screaming deal. I always ask them, "What would that look like to you?"

I watch the MLS everyday for many people. I see what is automatically sent to them. I am looking at properties everyday in all kinds of categories.

There were two amazing deals that went under contract this week in Matlacha. These were not your average priced, or over priced listing that sits on the market for 120-200 days begging for an offer. They were SCREAMING DEALS!

One was a gorgeous bay front home on Matlacha Ave. that went under contract at $325,000. (Can you believe it!) The other was a really cute canal front home at went on, and quickly pended at $174,900. (can you blame them?)

I immediately contacted 2 of my ready, willing, and able Buyers about these properties. My notice to them was, "These will not last at all. "

I called the listing agent and asked if there were contracts. She said in, but not signed. That will usually give me a 24 hour window for an additional offer to be considered. One of my Buyers came out, after waiting a 2 days, and then took pictures, and said he had to go talk to his wife about it. He called the day after that and said he wanted to make an offer. Well, the property had pended. "But, but, what if I offer full price? What if it is CASH?" He was obviously disappointed, and seemed frustrated that the Seller did not wait for him to make up his mind. When it is a SCREAMING DEAL , the Seller wants an offer, and they want to sell. The price shows how ready they are. I felt badly, but the boat had left the dock!

After there is an executed offer, everything else is a backup offer. Who would walk on a deal (or a screamer) like that?

My Buyer on the second property said he would check it out. Never called me back. In the meantime, I spoke with an agent who called to show one of my listings to buyers that he has been working with. He proceeded to tell me his buyers had just missed on a great deal on Bridgeview! Instead of committing to the offer, which allows due diligence, and the opportunity to cancel the offer, they waited, and they missed out.

If you have a Realtor who is working for you and your best interest, and they tell you this is a SCREAMING DEAL! I would advise that you make the offer.

Otherwise, you are really just shopping, which is nice, and it is part of the process, but when you are ready.......Make sure that it is your highest and best offer!

Weekend Pine Island Events- November 18

FRIDAY, NOV 18:

Open House at Pine Island Elementary School, 2 – 7 pm, to celebrate their 50^th anniversary.

Enjoy live music at Bert’s Bar with Jim Morris, starting at 7:30 pm. Matlacha.

Miceli’s Restaurant  features music by Dereck Trentholm, 6 – 10pm, Matlacha.

Nav-A-Gator Grill presents music by Rick Farner, 6 – 9pm. Located on Lake Suzy, Port Charlotte.

Tarpon Lodge presents “Mystery Tasting and Music” with Sister Kaite, from 6 – 8:30 pm. Reservations recommended for dinner, Pineland.

SATURDAY, NOV 19:

Matlacha Mariners’ 12^th annual SW Florida Blues Fest, noon – 9pm, gates open at 11:30.  German-American Social Club, Pine Island Road, Cape Coral. Tickets $20 at gate, $15 at Traders Hitching Post and Pine Island Chamber of Commerce through noon, Friday.

Nav-A-Gator Grill presents music by Jim Morris from 2 – 5pm.

The Nav-A-Gator is now taking reservations for holiday or special celebrations. They can seat up to 100, call 941-627-3474 for more information. Lake Suzy, Pt. Charlotte.

Grand opening at Calusa Ridge from 11am – 4pm. Visit the newly completed model home, enjoy refreshments, and enter to win prizes. Located at 12401 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia.

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents Cindy and Marshall, 7:30pm. Matlacha.

Miceli’s Restaurant features music by Soapbox, 6 – 10pm. Matlacha.

SUNDAY, NOV 20:

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents David Hardin at 2pm.  Matlacha.

Bokeelia Cracker Café presents live music jam with TJ Brown & Dogfish, 2 – 5pm.

Miceli’s Restaurant features “Singing” Capt. Cathy, 12 – 3pm, and Stringtown, 4 – 8pm. Matlacha.

Nav-A-Gator presents live music by John Friday, 2 – 5pm.  Lake Suzy, Pt. Charlotte.

Great fishing, boating, kayaking, nature tours are available any day of the week; check out the local guides, marinas and shops for what’s best this weekend.

Pine Island Activities This Weekend- November 11

FRIDAY, NOV11:

Veterans’ Day – be sure to thank all our military personnel, both active and veterans, for their service to our country.  They keep the United States a country of freedom.

FLORIDA’S CREATIVE COAST WEEKEND – FOR DETAILS GO TO WWW.FLORIDASCREATIVECOAST.COM

Earth and Spirit Garden Gallery celebrates “11-11-11” with special activities including yoga, Qi-Gong, poetry readings, labyrinth walks, and more. Activities run from 11am until 6:30pm. For details call the gallery at 239-282-1025. St. James City.

Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery features the works of local artist Marie Cahill this weekend, with special activities throughout the weekend. 239-283-1335. Matlacha.

Island Décor & More now has their nautical and tropical Christmas cards, along with art by local artists, hand-made towel racks, jewelry, “Fun Fish” to hang, and more. Fall hours are 10am – 6pm, Monday through Saturday, and 1 – 5pm on Sundays. Matlacha.

Sandy Hook Restaurant presents their “Creative Coast Drink Special” all weekend. This month’s special drink is the “Harvest Moon.” When ordering this beverage, be sure to mention the “Creative Coast” to receive special pricing on the beverage.  A different “Creative Coast” beverage will be offered in December. Matlacha.

Mollusk Shells in the World of the Calusa at the Calusa Heritage Trail, Pineland. Join Dr. Bill Marquardt from 9 – 11am for a discussion and demonstration of how the Calusa Indians made use of shells in their daily lives. Fee charged, pre-registration required. 239-283-2062. Pineland.

Enjoy live music at Bert’s Bar – Captiva Band starting at 7:30 pm. Matlacha.

Nav-A-Gator Grill presents music by John Reno, 7 – 10pm.

In honor of both the Marine Corps Birthday, November 10 and Veteran’s Day November 11, The Nav-A-Gator Grill and Marina would like to salute those who are serving or did serve by offering a 10% discount off your meal on those days. To get the discount it’s very simple; just tell your server the “code word” OORAH before ordering. So bring your best “OORAH” and join us for lunch or dinner, but remember the discount is for a limited time only, Thursday Nov 10 and Friday Nov 11. If you come in for lunch stop by the boat office after your meal so we can take a photo to add to our “local veteran’s” board. Need more information or directions call 941-627-3474. Lake Suzy, Pt. Charlotte.

SATURDAY, NOV 12:

Nav-A-Gator Grill presents music by Gary and Kerri from 2 – 5pm.

The Nav-A-Gator is now taking reservations for holiday or special celebrations. They can seat up to 100, call 941-627-3474 for more information. Lake Suzy, Pt. Charlotte.

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents “Lunch with Annie (Wenz) & Friends” from 1 – 4pm, in the Gator Room; other local musicians welcome to drop in and play along with Annie. Music continues with Roger “Hurricane” Wilson, 7:30pm. Matlacha.

Earth & Spirit Garden Gallery will feature their crafters and artists, between 10am and 4pm, with a special book signing and workshop on waterfalls, by Claude Memoli and Carole Weise starting at 1pm. St. James City.

Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens reopens the gardens this Saturday with events for everyone from 10am to 6pm. Matlacha.

SUNDAY, NOV 13:

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents Gary and Kerri at 2pm. Matlacha.

Earth & Spirit Garden Gallery presents a special “Labyrinth Retreat” from 1 – 3pm. Come and enjoy the new labyrinth in the gardens, with a discussion on the purpose of labyrinths and a guided walk. Donation suggested. St. James City.

Great fishing, boating, kayaking, nature tours are available any day of the week; check out the local guides, marinas and shops for what’s best this weekend. The public boat ramp in Bokeelia has reopened.

Music can be enjoyed at:

Bert’s Bar & Grill, Bubba’s Roadhouse, Miceli’s, Pine Island Moose, Pine Island Elks, Tarpon Lodge, Bokeelia Cracker Café.

Pine Island Activities This Weekend- Oct. 22

FRIDAY, OCT 21:

Enjoy live music at Bert’s Bar – Mike Imbasciani, Miceli’s Restaurant – Ground Zero, Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon.

Nav-a-Gator Grill presents music by Gary and Kerri from 2 – 5pm. 

SATURDAY, OCT. 22:

Rocktoberfest St. James City, noon til ?? at St. James City businesses, from Froggy’s south. Enjoy live music at Froggy’s, Ragged Ass, Low Key Tiki and Woody’s. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, raffle prizes, “Kids Zone” with activities, vendors. No admission; Kids Zone ticket prices vary.

Nav-a-Gator Grill presents music by John Frinzi from 2 – 5pm.

The Nav-a-Gator is now taking reservations for holiday or special celebrations. They can seat up to 100, call 941-627-3474 for more information.

Kids Read Down Fines at Pine Island Library, 1 – 3 pm. Earn a $2 coupon for every 15 minutes of reading during the allotted time in the designated area of the library.  

Live music at area locations.

SUNDAY, OCT. 23:

Pine Island Elementary Fishing Derby & Tournament, Olde Fish House Marina, Matlacha. Kids fishing begins at 8 am through12:30. Adult anglers weigh in at 3 pm. 50/50 raffles, Chinese and silent auctions during the day. Live music continually, prizes awarded, and fish fry open to the public, 5 PM. Sponsored by the Matlacha Hookers, to benefit Pine Island Elementary School.

MONDAY, OCT. 24:

Bert’s Bar & Grill presents Randy McAllister (from Texas) at 7:30 pm.

Live music at area locations.

Great fishing, boating, kayaking, nature tours are available any day of the week; check out the local guides, marinas and shops for what’s best this weekend. The public boat ramp in Bokeelia has reopened.

Music can be enjoyed at:

Bert’s Bar & Grill, Bubba’s Roadhouse, Miceli’s, Pine Island Moose, Pine Island Elks, Tarpon Lodge, Bokeelia Cracker Café.

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