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JOHN BONNEAU is recognized as a Certified Short-Sale Professional and is awarded the CSP Designation
Tampa, Florida August 01,2008 - John Bonneau a member of THE GREATER TAMPA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, was recently awarded the Certified Short-Sale Professional (CSP) designation.
Bonneau joins a select and growing group of real estate agents who have recognized the importance of providing this value-added service to their clients.
In today's increasingly competitive real estate market, these trained agents set themselves apart by helping homeowners navigate through the process of short selling their home before it goes into foreclosure.
BONNEAU earned the CSP designation by completing the prescribed online coursework and completing an end-of-course competency-based test.
The Certified Short-Sale Professional course is designed to provide agents with the tools and knowledge they need to effectively guide their client through the short-sale process.
Unlike normal real estate transactions a short-sale requires particular care and additional work to be completed smoothly and, if done improperly, may cause the homeowner to go into foreclosure.
Armed with the CSP designation and an increased awareness of the principles of short sales, real estate professionals such as John Bonneau are immediately able to better serve their current and prospective home sellers that may need to short sale their home.
This knowledge sets the individuals who have attained the CSP apart from their peers, because it gives them the tools to assess a homeowner's situation and properly guide them and the buyer of the property through all the necessary approval processes required to short sale a home.
A CSP will be able to help the owner prepare the required documentation, navigate through the mortgage framework and keep the homeowner's property from being foreclosed upon.
For general information visit www.CertifiedShortSaleProfessional.com.
For specific help on how a CSP trained agent might help sell your home during this difficult time, contact John Bonneau, your local Certified Short-Sale Professional at 813-855-8000.
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Local Agent Earns REALTOR e-PRO® Certification
August 10, 2008 - John Bonneau Broker/Owner of Premier Choice Properties, Inc., has successfully completed the REALTOR e-PRO course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered through the National Association of REALTORS.®
The REALTOR e-PRO certification course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available, comprehensive and interactive.
It is specifically designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home.
With more than 70% of consumers beginning their real estate research on the Internet, e-PRO certified agents have the experience and expertise to meet the demands of today's buyer and seller.
"The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past several years," said John Bonneau of Premier Choice Properties.
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For more information, e-mail John Bonneau at Bonneauteam@realtor.com or call 813 855-8000.
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"Know what you want in a home, what's important to you, and what you can live without," John Bonneau, Broker/Owner of the Premier Choice Properties says.
"Many of us start out with a champagne taste and a beer pocketbook, so it's important to be realistic," he adds.
Where and what you buy will affect you for as long as you live in the house.
"Get your priorities in order before you start looking or even talk to a real estate broker or sales associate," Bonneau says.
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"In other words, make sure you're in close proximity to the things that matter most," Bonneau says.
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"In addition to checking the documents and financial soundness of the homeowner's association, you must determine if the monthly fees are worth the services and additional amenities such as a swimming pool or exercise room," Bonneau explains.
Affordability can be a factor not only in the type of housing, but whether it's new or an existing home.
Old houses often have fine woodwork or interesting nooks and crannies not normally found in new homes.
They generally sit on landscaped lots with mature trees and grown bushes.
New homes may cost more, but you can make many more decisions on amenities, colors, carpeting and fixtures.
"Make sure you're dealing with a reputable builder, and have an attorney review all documents, Bonneau says.
Selecting a real estate professional is an important first step in beginning your search.
"Ask for personal recommendations to find an individual who is knowledgeable about the neighborhood and has access to the local Multiple Listing Service," Bonneau says.
Make sure you feel confident about his or her knowledge and skills, and understand the business relationship that you have established between you.
John Bonneau is one of more than 40,000 members of the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, who have attained the ABR®, Accredited Buyer Representative, designation.
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"Opportunities abound for those wanting to purchase a historic home, but so do questions about the soundness of the investment," says John Bonneau, Broker/Owner of Premier Choice Properties.
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"Potential buyers should understand that there are significant differences between a historic house and a new one," Bonneau says.
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"There may also be financial benefits for a historic home owner," explains Bonneau.
"Those benefits range from reductions in property taxes and adjustments to assessed value, to state income tax credits and property tax freezes for qualified rehabilitation and restorations."
The National Trust for Historic Preservation reports that 37 states and the District of Columbia have laws that provide individuals with incentives for owning historic properties.
Not every old home is historic.
"A historic house is an example of the cultural or physical development of a community, state, or the nation due to its architecture or association with an important historical figure or event," Bonneau says.
If a home does qualify as a historic property, then it may be listed individually or as part of a historic district.
The listing of a building or district in the National Park Service's "National Register of Historic Places" provides public recognition of its importance, but will not interfere with an owner's right to alter, sell, or determine how an individual property may be used.
"A local or state government housing preservation organization usually will assist owners who want to pursue a historic designation," Bonneau says.
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John Bonneau is one of more than 40,000 members of the Real Estate BUYERS AGENT Council (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, who have attained the ABR®, Accredited Buyer Representative, designation.
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According to John Bonneau, ABR®, prequalification is a necessary part of the home buying process that helps save you time and money.
"Don't be shy or withhold information about your income or credit status.
Your real estate professional isn't trying to pry.
Rather, he or she must know all details related to your ability to obtain a mortgage," John Bonneau, Broker/Owner of Premier Choice Properties says.
By candidly discussing your financial situation, you'll give the agent the information necessary to show you homes you can afford, Bonneau notes.
"If you don't open up, you are placing the real estate professional in the role of a tour guide, not someone who can help you find a home within your budget.
You'll wind up wasting your time and that of the seller," he says.
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Remember, lenders want to make loans, not turn them down," Bonneau says.
Bonneau is one of more than 40,000 members of the Real Estate BUYERS AGENT Council (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, who have attained the ABR®, Accredited Buyer Representative, designation.
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