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April 2, 2024

Step by Step Guide to Selling Your Miami Home

Selling a home in Miami is a marathon, not a sprint. At the Kern Team, our job is to make sure our clients get at or above market value for their home and to minimize the complications that can come along the way. And while this process is customized per client, this is the basic step-by-step framework we start with when anyone is going down the path of selling their home.  Setting the Stage for Success: 6 to 8 Months Before Listing Your Home When you are listing your home, the most important decision you will make is choosing your Realtor. We always encourage homeowners to interview a couple realtors to find the one that feels right – but be […]
May 9, 2023

What is the Difference Between a Realtor and an Agent?

If you haven’t spent much time around the real estate industry you might think the terms “Realtor” and “real estate agent” are interchangeable. However, that’s a common misconception. The distinction is well-known among within our industry, but we’re here to lift the veil to make sure you know what the differences are. We like transparency! How do You Become a Real Estate Agent? Real estate agent refers to everyone who has been licensed to sell real estate. This includes sales agents and brokers. In order to become a real estate agent here in Florida you’re required to complete 63 hours of pre-licensing classes – either online or in the classroom – and pass the exit exam following your completion of […]
March 7, 2023

What are The Benefits of Working with a Realtor Team?

Whether you are in the market to buy or sell a home, one of the most important choices you will need to make is which professionals you enlist to work with you through the process. At The Drew Kern Team, we are admittedly biased. We have spent many years honing our processes as real estate professionals while finding the best ways to combine those within our team to make us stronger as a group.  The short answer to the question: ‘What are the benefits of working with a Realtor with a team’ rather than one realtor is quite simple. While there are only 24 hours in a day for an individual realtor, for a team of 4 realtors there are 96 hours. Efficiency […]