57977 Morton Street Marathon, Fl 33050

Direct Gulf Front Home in Florida Keys

57977 Grassy Key, Marathon Fl 33050 

Direct Gulf Front Vacation Rental Home for Sale 

the Harbor House on the gulf of Mexico-Exclusive and PRIVATE Morton Street at Mile Marker 58 on Grassy Key. This home has been completely renovated, both bathrooms redone in 2014, a new and modern kitchen with granite counter top dining as well as a formal dining area with panoramic views of the Gulf. The covered porch is 24′ by 15′ overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

The dock extends out to 4′ of water and can accommodate almost any boat. Keys fishing right from the dock.
Ceramic tile thru-out the home. The master bedroom has a king size bed, private bath and flat screen TV. The 1st guest bedroom has a Queen size bed and the 3rd bedroom has twins.
Hi speed wireless internet, gas grill and 4 flat screen TV’s for your enjoyment.
This tropical paradise is nicely landscaped and boasts a 26′ pool with extensive decking and spa.
Two kayaks are included for your use,

Grassy Key has bird life that will astound you. In the water you may see manatees, dolphins, schools of snapper, lobster and corals. There are a few beaches nearby, but most of the shoreline is rocky or very shallow. You can swim from right off the dock away from the coral and sea grass.

Ready to Purchase or sell your home in Florida Keys

Lela Ashkarian, PA, ABR, CRS, GRI, e-PRO

305-395-0814

www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com 

Houses are definitely selling, What does that mean to you if you are selling?

What does that mean to you if you are selling?

Houses are definitely selling. If your house has been on the market for any length of time and has not yet sold, let's meet up to see if it is priced appropriately to compete in today’s market. 305-395-0814 visit www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com/sell to Get a Free Market analysis of your house in Florida Keys 

The National Association of Realtors’ most recent Existing Home Sales Report revealed that home sales were up rather dramatically over last year in five of the six price ranges they measure. 

Get a copy of Florida Keys market report www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com or by calling 305-395-0814 we will email you our Keys Wide #marketreport

Only those homes priced under $100,000 showed a decline (-4.6%). The decline in this price range points to the lower inventory of distressed properties available for sale and speaks to the strength of the market.  

http://www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com

Every other category showed a minimum increase of at least 4.6%, with sales in the $250,000- $500,000 range up 15.2%!

The National Association of Realtors' Market Report 
Lela Ashkarian, PA, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
305-395-0814
www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com/sell 
What does that mean to you if you are selling?

The National Association of Realtors' Market Report

The National Association of Realtors’ most recent Existing Home Sales Report revealed that home sales were up rather dramatically over last year in five of the six price ranges they measure. 

Get a copy of Florida Keys market report www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com or by calling 305-395-0814 we will email you our Keys Wide #marketreport

Only those homes priced under $100,000 showed a decline (-4.6%). The decline in this price range points to the lower inventory of distressed properties available for sale and speaks to the strength of the market.  

http://www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com

Every other category showed a minimum increase of at least 4.6%, with sales in the $250,000- $500,000 range up 15.2%!

The National Association of Realtors' Market Report 

Buyers' Broker Agreement Real Estate Florida Keys

Lela Ashkarian
305-395-0814
www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com

Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co.

BROKERAGE RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE

It is the policy of Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co., (“The Company”) to provide the greatest possible degree of service to our clients and customers within the constraints of the law.
To that end, The Company has adopted Single Agency as the primary and preferred relationship with Buyers and Sellers. As a Single Agent Company, agents can provide the full spectrum of services to their client, including the fiduciary duties of loyalty, confidentiality and obedience. By providing these duties, our agents can represent our clients’ interests above all others. We believe that this type of relationship is what most clients expect and deserve.
The Single Agency relationship serves all parties well except when an agent of The Company represents the Seller and the Buyer in the same transaction. In this instance, the law requires agents to transition from being a Single Agent to a Transaction Broker, wherein we provide both parties with limited confidentiality, fair and honest dealing, skill, care and diligence, accounting and disclosure of all known facts that materially affect the value of the property. This limited form of representation allows the agent to facilitate the real estate transaction by assisting both the Buyer and the Seller, but the agent will not work to represent one party to the detriment of the other.
To facilitate this transition, we ask Sellers whom we represent as Single Agents, to allow us to provide this form of representation when negotiating an offer on one of the The Company’s listings.

SINGLE AGENT DISCLOSURE
The Company policy is to enter into a Single Agency Relationship with all Buyers looking at properties listed with other companies. Formalization of the Singe Agency Relationship forms the basis for an Exclusive Buyer Broker Agreement between the Buyer and The Company, which completes our contractual package with the buyer. To allow The Company Agents to transition to Transaction Brokers in the event of an “in house transaction” wherein The Company Agents assist both the Buyer and the Seller we ask that our clients also sign the Consent to Transition to Transaction Broker form. Agents transitioning from Single Agency must disclose to the Buyer and Seller that they are acting as a Transaction Broker at the time their role changes.

TRANSACTION BROKER DISCLOSURE FORM
For “in-house” Listings, agents of The Company who are acting in a Single Agent capacity will transition to Transaction Broker for representation. In that situation The Company will be acting as Transaction Brokers for both the Buyer and Seller.

CBSREC EXCLUSIVE BUYER BROKERAGE AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made between ___________________________________________________________,
hereinafter called "CLIENT", and Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate co., hereinafter called "BROKER".
WHEREAS, the CLIENT is desirous of employing the BROKER exclusively to locate real property for purchase; &
WHEREAS, the BROKER is desirous of providing the real estate brokerage service to the CLIENT,
NOW THEREFORE, In consideration of the mutual obligations contained herein, the sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged;
THE PARTIES AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. THE BROKER hereby agrees to provide real estate brokerage service to locate and negotiate the purchase of
real estate in Monroe County, Florida, more particularly
described as: ________________________________________________________________
2. THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT shall commence on ________________________ and expire at
midnight on _________________________.
3. CLIENT shall pay to BROKER for services; a commission of ______% or the compensation % in the MLS
Payment shall be paid by o Seller, o Buyer, and shall be paid in cash upon closing of the purchase of
the real estate. Payment shall be due to BROKER regardless of whether the property is purchased
through the BROKER or any other entity or individual acting for BUYER during the term of this agreement.
In the event payment is not available from the SELLER, the o BUYER shall seek other properties, and/or
o BUYER shall pay the commission agreed to above.
4. AT THE INITIAL CONTACT with other brokers and/or Seller, BROKER shall fully disclose they represent the
BUYER.
5. BROKER shall use their best efforts to locate real property that meets the requirements of the CLIENT,
including assisting CLIENT in any related areas such as financing, inspections, termite reports, and to
coordinate with other professionals representing the BUYER such as attorney and/or accountants and
shall assist the CLIENT through the closing. (The Broker is NOT an EXPERT in areas outside of real
estate brokerage, but will assist the BUYER CLIENT to obtain competent professional help.)
6. CLIENT shall work exclusively with BROKER and no other party and agrees that if the Broker locates real
property that meets the requirements of the client that client will proceed to attempt to negotiate a
purchase of the property. Client grants to Broker the exclusive authority to locate and negotiate the
purchase of the real property covered under this agreement. If BUYER or any other person or entity acting
for BUYER, within 180 days after the expiration of this agreement, enters into an agreement to
purchase/lease on any property submitted by Broker to Buyer during the terms of this agreement, the
buyer shall pay to Broker the compensation as provided in paragraph 3 of this agreement.
7. THIS AGREEMENT constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and any amendments or
modifications shall not be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by the parties hereto. In case of
litigation, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees.
DATED ___________________


____________________________________________________________________SEAL
BUYER CLIENT
___________________________________________________________________SEAL
COLDWELL BANKER SCHMITT REAL ESTATE, CO. SALES ASSOCIATE
___________________________________________________________________SEAL

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COLDWELL BANKER SCHMITT REAL ESTATE, CO. BROKER

What is The Benefit of Buyer Broker Service Guarantee Agreement 305-395-0814

Isn't  it important to eliminate the frustration while buying your vacation, retirement or first time home in Florida Keys ?

 Invest your time upfront. With an agent who will represent your best Interest 

1) Signing with me puts you at the top of my priority list. Having numerous agents "working for you" means exactly ZERO of those agents will actually work for you. 

2) Signing with me legally binds me and codifies the agency relationship including that I will hold all your information confidential. 

3) Signing with me guarantees that if another buyer I am representing wants to put an offer on the same house that I won't represent that other buyer, so there is no conflict of interest. 

4) Realtors are required to have all agreement in writing according to our code of ethics. That includes agency agreements. Why would you work with an agent who would violate the code of ethics and work with you without having it all spelled out in writing? 

5) Signing with me does not obligate you to buy a house at all. It merely gives you the peace and comfort that I will be focused on your interests, and not just any person who calls me asking to go see houses.

Lela Ashkarian, PA, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate
11050 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Fl 33050
305-395-0814
www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com 
lela@CBschmitt.com 

Real Estate Florida Keys Market Report 305-395--814

The primary aspects of the Q1 sales for all property types are an overall 23% decrease in the number of sales, while the average sales price increased 28% . In order to understand what caused these changes in the Keys Market, we researched the sales and sales prices for the following property types: Single family waterfront (SFW), single family non-waterfront (SFNW), condo/townhome/duplex/half-duplex (CTD), mobile homes (MH), lots and land (LL) commercial properties and boat slips (BS). We did this for each of the four Keys market areas for 2016 compared to 2015, and for the percentage contribution for each property type in each market area to the total.

Click on the Picture for a full copy of the Report 

Lela Ashkarian

305-395-0814

From the foregoing, we know that all property types in all markets experienced declines or no changes in the number of sales with the exception of Single Family Waterfront (SFW) properties in the Middle Keys and Key West, which uniquely experienced increases. Additionally, we understand that the increase in ASP for SFW properties, which make up 31% of the Keys market is the result of significant increases in number of sales of $1M+ properties in the UK (56%), MK (57%) and for the LK (33%) due to increases in sales and average sales price. The exception being Key West which, as noted above, has a relatively small number of SFW properties. The increases in the luxury market continue the trend starting in 2015. The $1M+ residential market from April 2015 to March 2016 also had a 16% increase in number of sales and a 6% increase in ASP. For more details on the luxury market see our Luxury Island Property Report newsletter which publishes at the end of the first and third quarters each year. If you would like a copy, just email lela@CBschmitt.com or call us 305-395-0814 or visit www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com 

Selling your Florida Keys Home, Don't build Negotiation room into the price 305-395-0814

Homes that underwent a price revision sold for less, and the greater the revision, the lower the selling price. Also, the longer the home remains on the market, the lower its ultimate selling price.

Don’t build “negotiation room” into the price.

Many sellers say that they want to price their home high in order to have “negotiation room.” But, what this actually does is lower the number of potential buyers that see the house. And we know that limiting demand like this will negatively impact the sales price of the house.



Do you know how much your Florida Keys home could sell for in today's market? Get a Free ‪#‎MarketAnalysis‬ Txt 305-395-0814 share this link with friends. www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com/sell .  If you are thinking of purchasing your Florida Keys Vacation Home visit www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com [WEBSITE]

Toes in the Water! Duck Key Florida Keys, 104 Bimini Drive,

Duck Key Florida Keys, 104 Bimini Drive, Toes in the Water! 

Marathon, Florida Neighborhood

Txt Call Lela Ashkarian

305-395-0814

www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com 

A picture is worth a thousand words. Sometimes, you can look at the picture of a home, a land in which you are interested and it clicks. Other times, you look at the picture and you just can't seem to connect with it. Either way, in order to determine if a home you see on paper or on the Internet is the ONE, you really need to see it in person. Click Here to View the Entire Florida Keys MLS Listings 

Duck Key, Florida Keys  Open Water Home 2/2 upstairs on Toms Harbor, large 11,888 sq ft lot, plenty space for a large pool, built in 1971.Lower level has Two bedrooms and Two Baths. Screened in porch overlooking the open water view, concrete seawall. How amazing would it be to wake up in the morning and step out onto your own private porch overlooking the Open water? What a Dream. House needs some loving.

This house needs Love! Waking up refreshed in the morning with a smile on your face, it really does not matter if your first thought is devoted to your swim with dolphins, going fishing, diving or loving to swim here at this house is a dream come true. 

You can join the Duck Key Club 

For the tennis enthusiast there are 2  tennis courts which are used for tournaments, daily singles and doubles matches - and there's plenty of time for casual play. 

The club grounds consist of several acres and are beautifully landscaped with native trees and flowering shrubs. There is also a large Tiki Hut at one end of the pool is a favorite spot for monthly Tiki Tuesdays and informal happy hours. 

To view the Duck Key Club Rules click Here 


Duck Key is located in the Florida Keys at Mile Marker 61 on the ocean side. The lifestyle in Duck Key is very laid back where neighbors, fish, snorkel and dive right off their doorstep. A casual existence that stresses year round outdoor life for which the Florida Keys are famous. 

Grand canals traversed by ornate bridges tell of Duck Key's European / West Indies heritage. Duck Keys is a natural island. A composite of five islands: Yacht Club Island, Center Island, Harbour Island, Plantation Island and Indies Island, which provide seclusion, privacy and security. Only one road connects Duck Key to the main highway US1. 

Duck Key Florida Keys, 104 Bimini Drive, Toes in the Water! 

Marathon, Florida Neighborhood

One More Time… You Do Not Need 20% Down To Buy NOW

One More Time… 

You Do Not Need 20% Down To Buy NOW

A survey by Ipsos found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is actually necessary to qualify for a #homemortgage #loan in today’s housing market. The study pointed out two major misconceptions that we want to address today. 

1. Down Payment

The survey revealed that consumers overestimate the down payment funds needed to qualify for a home loan. According to the report, 36% think a 20% down payment is always required. In actuality, there are many loans written with a down payment of 3% or less.  Share this link with a friend or family member. www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com 

Many renters may actually be able to enter the housing market soonerhttp://www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com  than they ever imagined with new programs that have emerged allowing less cash out of pocket.

2. FICO Scores

The survey also reported that two-thirds of the respondents believe they need a very good credit score to buy a home, with 45 percent thinking a “good credit score” is over 780. In actuality, the average FICO scores of approved conventional and FHA mortgages are much lower.

The average conventional loan closed in March had a credit score of 753, while FHA mortgages closed with a 685 score. The average across all loans closed in March was 722. The graph below shows how the average FICO Score required has come down over the last 12 months and has stayed around 722 for the last six months.

Bottom Line

If you are a prospective buyer who is ‘ready’ and ‘willing’ to act now, but are not sure if you are ‘able’ to, sit down with a professional who can help you understand your true options.

Unique Florida Keys Homes 305-395-0814

How did I get Here?

As a young woman, my life came to the brink of disaster during a bloody civil war, and I was forced to flee my country with just the clothes on my back. Imagine, going from such a nightmare to the peaceful, sun-kissed beaches of the Florida Keys! ...I, may not have brought physical possessions with me, but I brought something far more powerful.. the deep-rooted survival skills of my refugee parents and grandparents who had fled the Armenian genocide. 
When I first arrived in America, I had no idea what this country could offer me. English is my fourth language, and I struggled with finding ways to express myself. Nevertheless, I maintained a "can do" attitude. National Associaiton of Realtors and Florida Association of Realtors in 1997, I worked into the wee hours of the morning, studying the materials in my tiny, ocean-side cottage. I reviewed maps, handpicked.. homes for sale, and calculated the comparable for the right sales.

In those early days, I had to do it all by myself, but, as time went by~~, I carefully chose my business partners, making sure they shared my mindset and were in harmony with the system I had developed to market and promote properties. I have emerged an award-winning real estate consultant, caring and compassionate in helping people find their piece of paradise.

Aristotle said, "The more you know, the more you know you don't know."

Throughout my life, despite all the knowledge I have gained, I know, I have barely scratched the surface, but look at how far~~ I have come! 
Life is about mountains and valleys, and I've experienced both... I have enjoyed the exhilaration of reaching the mountaintops, and survived the valley depths of ..heartache, financial loss, and adversaries of life.

In my most difficult times, I have experienced growth spurts. Each time, I became more aware of who I was, what lessons I could learn, and how much I could endure. I became a stronger, better, more determined woman.

I have experienced many crossings in my life. My passion for knowledge has served as their foundation, just as faith helped me manage these crossings. The less I resisted, the quicker I reached my goals. I kept in mind three words: release, relate, relax...I reminded myself that All things come together for good when our intentions are honorable.
Physical growth is visible, easy to recognize, yet our spiritual, emotional, and financial growth -- which, with the physical, I call the four pillars of my life -- is equally important. Growth requires patience, fierce endurance.

When we plant seeds, we have to honor the gestation period. Just because we can't see anything sprout above ground.. doesn't mean nothing is happening just under the soil. 
Hebrews 11:1 says, "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." This is the promise of growth. 

My growth in every aspect of my life I can attribute to non-linear thinking. ..I approach challenges in unconventional, creative, unpredictable ways, and at times,.. I make risky moves. 
In the early days?, when I was doing everything right and nothing was coming of those efforts, I began to understand the laws of the universe and to honor the gestation period for growth. 
Every couple of years, I feel that I no longer fit in the position I'm occupying. I get an itch to grow, to do something different and exciting. I enjoy being around people more knowledgeable than I am, more experienced than I am, more intelligent, more patient, and more financially secure. I constantly strive to be honest, audacious, detail-driven, confident, authentic, happy, caring, persistent, understanding, and committed to continued growth. These traits, I feel, and I believe, will bring me to the peak of the pyramid where there will be no competition, only the certainty, clarity, and freedom to enjoy the fruits of my labors. 

In the final analysis, my hero is Lela Ashkarian. I have molded myself into the person I am, in the way God created me in His image. As the late Stephen Covey said, "I believe that when we were born, our work was born with us."

I visualize myself on the upper edge of success, like a kernel of popcorn in boiling oil, so hot~~ that it's almost ready to pop. I can succeed only by moving forward and upward, by allowing myself to pop. In a sense, all things are created twice: once when we conceive a life goal, and again when that goal comes to pass. 
"My life," as the great Mahatma Gandhi said, "is my message."

You now have full access to the Florida Keys MLS listings right here www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com  all of the best and up to date real estate listings and information.  Browse at will and just let us know if you see something you like or have any questions.  305-395-0814 #LelaAshkarian, #realestatefloridakeys, ##professonalsrealestate   

Duck Key Florida Keys Open Ocean and Gulf Views 305-395-0814

Duck Key Open Water Home two bedrooms two baths upstairs on Toms Harbor, large 11,888 sq ft lot, plenty space for a large pool, built in 1971. Lower level has two bedrooms and one bath . Screened in porch overlooking the open water view, concrete seawall. How amazing would it be to wake up in the morning and step out onto your own private porch overlooking the Open water? What a Dream. House needs some loving.

This house needs Love! Waking up refreshed in the morning with a smile on your face, it really does not matter if your first thought is devoted to your swim with dolphins, going fishing, diving or loving to swim here at this house is a dream come true. 

If you are looking to relocate, or purchase a Vacation Rental Property, visit www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com then give me a call 305-395-0814


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 Cheers, have the best day of your life

305-395-0814 cell/txt 

Lela Ashkarian, PA, ABR, CRS, GRI, e-PRO
Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate

International President's Circle
11050 Overseas Highway,
Marathon, Fl 33050
Land Line: 305-289-6492,

www.SearchFloridaKeysHomes.com

www.SellMyHomeInFloridaKeys.com 

I listen attentively, I respond quickly, I follow Up and Follow Thru promptly.  Have the best day of your life. Thank you 

The next time you're in a conversation with a friend or family member and they mention that they or someone they know is (looking to buy their Dream Vacation Home  because they are tired of paying rent), simply take out your cell phone, look up my number, and call or text 305-395-0814 me immediately so we can talk about helping them get the advice they need.

Please note that any negotiation communications included in this email does not constitute a contract until it is in writing and executed by both parties.