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The buying of real estate is the largest financial investment most  people make. Whether buying for the first time or selling a family estate, Realtors® take a complicated maze of requirements and, with knowledge of the local real estate market, simplify the process. They also maximize the profit.

Realtors uniquely understand legal issues that affect real estate transactions, and they’re trained to negotiate the best possible prices and terms in the contract. Perhaps more importantly, they offer professional advice and objective insight into a process that, for many, is very emotional.
 
The fact of the matter is this: buyers take the greatest liability in not using a Realtor - and so only a foolish or uniformed buyer would go at it alone (especially given the fact that Realtors are paid by the seller, so in a sense, the service is generally "free" for buyers, less a small transaction fee generally less than $300 paid only at closing.)  So sellers who are motivated will want to market to buyers who are qualified, ready and able to buy - in other words, buyers who are working with Realtors. 

On the nuts-and-bolts level, Realtors have a complete list of area homes for sale, as well as all the data buyers need to know; they stay abreast of changing market conditions that can affect local real estate prices. Realtors can also recommend reliable local lenders, real estate evaluators and insurers to help the transaction process proceed smoothly.

Why a Realtor?

Realtors adhere to a strict code of ethics approved by the National Board of Realtors (NAR). The code assumes that people conducting a real estate transaction must adhere to a higher set of standards that those people working in other business arenas. Realtors are, according to the Realtor Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, "zealous to maintain and improve the standards of their calling."
 

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Keenes Point
"Golf Course Frontage!"
MLS® $1,700,000
"Great Sq. Ft. Price!"
 
  Size: 6335 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 7
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Silver Woods
"BRAND NEW INSIDE!"
MLS® $340,000
"RENOVATED!"
 
  Size: 2020 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
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Chaine Du Lac (New Construction) MLS® $4,900,000
 
  Size: 12100 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 10
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Keenes Point
"Wonderful Estate Home on Dbl Golf Crs Lt"
MLS® $1,950,000
"The BEST of the BEST"
 
  Size: 7549 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5
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Reserve at Lake Butler
""Street of Dreams Winner""
MLS® $1,900,000
"Reduced frrom 2,800,000"
 
  Size: 6295 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 7
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Orange County
"Live on the Butler Chain of Lakes"
MLS® $1,675,000
"Holiday Pricing Announced"
 
  Size: 5217 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4
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Keenes Point (New Construction)
"Huge Home for the price..Dont Miss It"
MLS® $1,650,000
"New Construction"
 
  Size: 5728 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5
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Windermere
"Butler Chain of Lakes"
MLS® $1,400,000
 
  Size: 3692 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4
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Reserve at Belmere MLS® $1,395,000
 
  Size: 4037 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4
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Reserve at Belmere MLS® $999,000
"New Price"
 
  Size: 4134 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
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Reserve at Lake Butler
"Former Model"
MLS® $899,000
 
  Size: 4199 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4
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Balmoral MLS® $899,000
"GORGEOUS CUSTOM HOME !!!!"
 
  Size: 3536 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
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Reserve at Belmere
"Fabulous 4 bedroom, 4 bath custom home"
MLS® $699,900
 
  Size: 3676 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4
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Oxford Moor
"LOWEST PRICED HOME IN OXFORD MOOR"
MLS® $699,000
"Desirable Gated Community"
 
  Size: 4361 sq. ft. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
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Windsor Hill
"Absolutely Stunning"
MLS® $695,000
"Just Listed"
 
  Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4
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Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended!!

     The $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit, which was slated to expire Nov. 30, 2009, will be extended for contracts signed before May 1, 2010 that close before July 1, 2010. First-time buyers, who are in the process of closing now, no longer have to worry about qualifying for the $8,000 tax credit if they do end up closing after the Nov. 30 deadline.

     The new legislation also increases the income limit for couples with income up to $225,000, a nearly $55,000 increase above the current level. Buyers who already own a home are also now eligible for a tax credit and the purchase of a home. The $6,500 maximum credit will be available to existing homeowners who have lived in their current residence for five of the prior eight years. The legislation does set forth several provision including, limiting eligibility for existing homeowners to homes worth $800,000 or less, as well as making both credits available only for primary residences, not second homes or investment properties. The legislation will take effect November 7, 2009 and is not retroactive.

     The original first-time homebuyer tax credit jump-started the housing market, driving home sales to the highest level in more than two years!

 


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  • FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT EXTENDED!

    President Obama signed H.R. 3548 November 6th, enacting into law an extension, and adjustment, of the $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers. (Thanks to the Florida Association of Realtors for this story). Among other things, the extension adds money...
    8 Nov 2009, 8:05 AM by Rob Rahter to Rob Rahter
  • Short Sale Help!

    Upside down in your house and can’t afford to sell? Think a short sale might be an option? Here’s someone who can help! My preferred mortgage broker Cindy Hall from Mortgage Solutions is working with a local company that specializes in loan...
    24 Oct 2009, 7:12 AM by Rob Rahter to Rob Rahter
  • Pendings Outnumber New Listings!!

    Call it another good sign the housing market has turned a corner. I noticed today, for the first time in a long time, that the number of pending sales are outnumbering the number of new listings in the areas of Windermere, Dr Phillips, and even MetroWest....
    20 Oct 2009, 1:11 PM by Rob Rahter to Rob Rahter
  • Isleworth home to be sold at auction!

    Rarely do we use the words Isleworth and bargain hunters in the same sentence ... but, those looking for a great deal in Central Florida's most exclusive community better act now! Bids are now being accepted for a 4,785 sq foot home, currently on...
    17 Oct 2009, 9:18 PM by Rob Rahter to Rob Rahter
  • Short Sales Getting Tougher

    Banks are backing away from short sales, forcing sellers to pay extra at closing or demanding a promissory note for the amount due. One-third of borrowers owe more on their mortgages than their properties are worth, according First American CoreLogic....
    12 Oct 2009, 8:52 PM by Rob Rahter to Rob Rahter

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NYC tops the list of America’s costliest cities

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Citigroup to suspend foreclosures for 30 days
Citigroup Inc. will suspend foreclosures and evictions for 30 days in a temporary break for about 4,000 borrowers during the holiday season.


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Mortgage rates remain below 5 percent
Mortgage rates rose for the second consecutive week but the number of homeowners who applied for refinancing remained strong.


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Construction of new homes rebounds
Construction of new homes, helped by better weather, rebounded in November following a setback in the previous month.


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Homebuilder outlook dips despite tax credit
The National Association of Home Builders said Tuesday its housing market index fell by one point to 16 this month, reflecting concern that job losses will stifle demand for new homes.


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About Us

Rob Rahter, Realtor®, co-owner and managing partner of The Rahter Group, is a licensed sales associate with Keller Williams Realty Inc., the nation's third-largest real estate company. Rob is one of the area's select few 'Featured Homes' agents with Realtor.com-- absolutely no agent can give your house more exposure to a worldwide audience of 6.2 million web users who, on average, spend 78% of their home search on REALTOR.COM! Your home appears first not only on Realtor.com but also within the real estate sections of MSN, the Wall Street Journal online, google.com, and over fifty additional real estate and franchise sites! 

Rob is also a Preferred Listing agent which allows him to post the most photographs, property descriptions, and virtual tours. Preferred agent listings with multiple photographs are viewed a show stopping 299% more than listings without! In addition, Rob’s contact information is posted directly next to the listing so potential buyers know where to turn. When it comes to giving your home the best possible exposure in the world’s number one arena of home buyers, Rob is second to none.

Elizabeth Calhoun Rahter, Attorney, sales assistant, co-owner and managing partner of The Rahter Group specializes in facilitating real estate transactions with Rob. Elizabeth serves as an agent's assistant and coordinates showings, holds escrow deposits, and offers professional legal services to buyers and sellers. She is also able to serve as proxy for out of town buyeres.  Elizabeth also manages The Rahter Group property management division.


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