Real Estate as an Investment

Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Fort Myers, Cape Coral & SW Florida

Buying real estate is an investment.

Whether you are looking for a luxury vacation home, a primary residence, rental property or vacant land you need to protect yourself and your money. The profit on your investment is made when you buy, not when you sell, so buying smart is crucial to achieving that profit. Do not trust your investment to someone who is not thoroughly conversant with the market and who does not represent you exclusively.

If you are considering investing in Florida real estate it is very important that you work with an exclusive buyer agent who can be loyal to your interests.

I am an exclusive buyer agent on Sanibel Island, and am a designated Sanibel & Captiva Island Specialist who knows the market thoroughly. I am a leader in advising buyers and finding the best Sanibel Island and Captiva Island real estate, as well as real estate in the Fort Myers and Cape Coral areas of southwest Florida.

As your Fort Myers area, Sanibel Island and Captiva Island real estate representative, I will attempt to determine how long the property has been on the market, the seller’s motivation for selling, and any deadlines under which the seller may be working. I will ask if there are now or have been other offers. I will show you other comparable homes in order to give you a choice and to increase your bargaining power.

Remember, it's not just the purchase price that is negotiable. All aspects of the transaction from price to deposits, terms, contract clauses, conditions, exclusions, inspections and dates are negotiable.

As an exclusive buyer agent I believe that information is power. The more information you have the better informed you will be when you make an offer to buy. That is why the profit is made on the purchase.

As a former attorney with more than twenty years of legal experience I am an expert negotiator who will work exclusively to achieve the best result for you, the buyer. As your advocate, I'm at your side, negotiating the lowest price, safeguarding your interests and managing the transaction through to closing.

So, protect yourself and your investment. Allow me to be your exclusive buyer agent. My goals are the same as yours; to obtain the best price and terms for you, the buyer.

1031 Tax Free Exchanges

If you are thinking of selling a piece of investment property wouldn’t you rather defer paying capital gains and reinvest the profit instead? I can work with you to determine whether you may benefit from an IRS 1031 Tax Free Exchange or Reverse Exchange of property.

Purchase Real Estate In Your IRA or 401(K)

Feeling limited by the investment options you have for your retirement funds? Self directed IRA’s allow you to choose where to invest your IRA money, as permitted under IRA rules. This includes real estate. I can work with you to help you determine whether this may be an option for you.

Call Mike at
239-472-2659
or email me at

Mikeandfrancie@msn.com

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“So far we have purchased two properties through Mike and we are still looking to see what else may come on the market.”

Larry and Nancy
Monkton, MD