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BUYERS

2012 may be the best year ever to buy real estate in greater Fort Lauderdale/South Florida. After the boom of 2000-2005, prices have tumbled back to pre-boom levels. The market began shifting in 2011 as buyers felt the bottom was here. Today there is half the inventory of available properties as in early 2011, and people are buying aggressively. While foreclosures and short sales are likely to continue for years to come, they are selling quickly. Let Rob help you find the best buys in this market.

Search ALL properties listed on the MLS by clicking on [Search MLS]. If you find a property that interests you, click on [Contact Rob] and he is happy to provide general information or arrange an appointment for you to view it. As an exclusive client of Rob, he provides the most comprehensive information available from anyone including detailed information about the property, the neighborhood, custom digital photographs and videos of properties of interest for out of town buyers, and other information based on his in-depth knowledge of the area.

Put Rob's exclusive listing notification service to work for you. This automated system will notify you the minute new properties that meet your criteria come on the market. Simply click on [Buyer Survey], fill in the requested information, and Rob will set up this service for you. It is the best time in five years to be a buyer in the greater Fort Lauderdale market. Let Rob show you where the best buys are as his exclusive client.

You may also preview condominiums by clicking on [Condominium Preview]. Listings can be sorted by building name and will include Rob's candid description of each condominium. Descriptions of new-construction condominiums and townhouses are there as well. Rob is an expert in new construction, foreclosure and short sale opportunities.

Rob invites you to spend some time with him to review your needs, learn a little about the market and what is available, and to give you an opportunity to get a sense of his expertise. Rob's knowledge of the area as a native and his 30 years of experience in real estate provide his clients a level of service simply not available from any other area Realtor. Rob's office is located in a historic cottage in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale.

SELLERS

In 2012 sellers of greater Fort Lauderdale real estate will be able to find a ready buyer for properties well priced. As your Realtor, Rob will help you determine your properties value, market your home artfully, find a realistic buyer among many who are not, negotiate a solid contract, and coordinate the transaction though to closing with skill and professionalism.

Looking for an experienced Realtor to handle the sale of your property? In this market, an expert, experienced Realtor is even more critical to a successful sale. Let Rob show you what he does to market a property and how to price and present your property to increase your chances of finding a buyer at the highest and best price possible. Rob welcomes comparison of his marketing and sales ability with other area Realtors. Few provide the level of area knowledge as a native, market exposure, internet marketing and 30-plus years of real estate experience Rob offers. Rest assured that as his client, Rob will have your best interest in mind.

Tell Rob about your property and he will help you establish its current market value. Simply click on [Seller Survey] and fill out the requested information. Rob will get back to you with a Comparative Market Analysis comparing your property to similar ones that have recently sold in your area. Rob is always available by appointment to meet with you to discuss the sale of your property.

ABOUT ROB

Rob Rose is a Fort Lauderdale native who has been in real estate here for over 30 years, since he was 21. Few agents in today's market come close to his level of experience, internet savvy (google Rob Rose Realtor and see!) and knowledge of the area.

Rob has been interviewed and quoted as an expert in southeast Florida real estate by publications including the Miami Herald, Wall Street Journal, Sun-Sentinel, New York Times, TIME and Realtor Magazine.

Rob's enthusiasm for real estate is obvious. His clients enjoy a unique advantage because of his in depth knowledge of Fort Lauderdale and experience in handling thousands of transactions.

Rob is well-known for his many contributions to health, cultural and civic causes in Broward County, including the Stranahan House, Museum of Art, Hospice Care and The Broward County Library Foundation. He is a preservationist at heart, who founded a fundraising group to purchase and restore The Stranahan House, Fort Lauderdale's oldest residence, now a Museum. Rob, not only owns and has personally restored several of the city's oldest homes, but his office is located in an historic cottage, possibly the oldest building in Fort Lauderdale’s Central Business District.

ABOUT R.L.ROSE & COMPANY, REALTORS

Founded in 1987 by Rob Rose, R.L. Rose & Company, Realtors, is that rare find: a small real estate office whose excellent reputation has been built one client at a time. Our clients choose us because they have discovered through past clients, friends, the internet and word-of-mouth that Rob provides knowledgeable service in a friendly and pleasant manner that's rare among Realtors today.