<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">
    <channel>
        <atom:link href="http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/author/gloria-singer/rss/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
        <title>Gloria Singer's Real Estate Blog</title>
        <link>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/author/gloria-singer/</link>
        <description>Gloria Singer's real estate blog will provide you with valuable information about the Boca Raton real estate (and surrounding area) scene.</description>
        <item>
            <guid>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/boca-expert-realty-celebrating-its-first-year.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/boca-expert-realty-celebrating-its-first-year.html</link>
            <author>gloria@bocaexpert.com (Gloria Singer)</author>
            <title>Boca Expert Realty: Celebrating its first year!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 



Happy Birthday, Boca Expert!


Today, March 23rd, marks the first birthday of our real estate brokerage, Boca Expert Realty!Exactly one year ago, I opened Boca Expert Realty, a boutique real estate company, with just one other agent. And what a year it’s been! Only 12 months later, we are up to five more agents, a coaching company, and a brand new office! My goal was to create an uncommon real estate brokerage, with a focus on the customer’s  experience in buying and selling real estate. It’s my belief that focusing on providing top notch service to our clients and keeping their best interests in mind is the best model for both the client and the business to succeed. With that in mind, we have made the following investments over the last year to make sure our company can provide the  best customer experience:New Office




In January we moved to our brand new office in downtown Boca Raton! The office provides a great environment and plenty of space to maximize our productivity, with great city views from the fifth floor. We are located in the center of town, at the Renaissance Center at 101 N Federal Highway. We love that we can walk to shops and restaurants and Mizner Park and Royal Palm Place!



Technology 



We have become a paperless office. Online form programs (Forms Simplicity), electronic contract signing (Docusign), and paperless document storage and transaction management (Paperless Pipeline) have made our office more efficient and less stressful for both our agents and clients.


We have upgraded our website. www.BocaExpert.com currently attracts over 40,000 new visitors a year. We are constantly improving and upgrading our search capabilities to make it simpler for buyers to find properties and save their favorites to their accounts. We have also hired virtual assistants to handle all the online marketing of our listings and ensure that our listing inventory is exposed to the maximum number of potential buyers.



New Agents



When I started this company, I wanted to make sure to attract agents that pride themselves on having excellent skills and market knowledge, as well as the interest in furthering their careers in a dynamic and progressive environment. Over this past year, we have gone from just two agents, myself and Karen Rothstein, to a total of 6 agents. I have selected fantastic, hardworking individuals to join our company, and I am thrilled to have them on the Boca Expert team. We are planning to add several more agents to the team in 2012.



Coaching Company



I hired Corcoran Consulting and Coaching to help us with the business systems and agent training. All Boca Expert agents have a Corcoran coach to help them improve their skills and increase their business.



With over $14,000,000 in real estate sold and over 40 buyers and sellers served with just two agents, 2011 has been a fantastic year. Now with five new agents, our goal is to triple production in 2012. With a new website rolling out in June, we expect 2012 to be a great year!Thanks to our wonderful clients, our tireless agents, and the support of our families and our friends, our first calendar year in business has been a great success. Here’s to many more to come! ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
                    </item>
        <item>
            <guid>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/just-listed-gorgeous-3-bedroom-real-estate-for-sale-in-vistazo-of-east-boca-raton.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/just-listed-gorgeous-3-bedroom-real-estate-for-sale-in-vistazo-of-east-boca-raton.html</link>
            <author>gloria@bocaexpert.com (Gloria Singer)</author>
            <title>Just Listed! 3653 NW 5th Terrace - Gorgeous Three Bedroom Real Estate for Sale in Vistazo of East Boca Raton!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 




Wow! Another great listing by Karen Rothstein in a fabulous East Boca location!





This spacious townhome in Vistazo in East Boca is located just minutes from the beach! Enjoy carefree living in this new and modern, three bedroom, three and a half bath home. All three large bedrooms have their own private bathrooms. The kitchen features a light, bright neutral finish with granite counters, 42" cherry wood cabinets and all stainless steel GE Profile appliances.  The home boasts high ceilings on all floors, laundry upstairs in the loft area and two balconies. It is just waiting for your personal touches! 


  





The Vistazo community features a gorgeous pool and spa, as well as a clubhouse with gym and play area. It is also pet friendly community.





This home was sold by the developer in 2006 for $450,000 and it is now being sold for nearly half that price! This is not a short sale or a foreclosure, just a great deal! This East Boca Raton home is conveniently located close to FAU, I-95, and shopping and restaurants in downtown Delray and Mizner Park in downtown Boca Raton.


Click here for more information on this property, or call Karen at 561 706-7115.


Don't miss this great Boca Raton real estate opportunity!




 ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:37:25 -0500</pubDate>
                    </item>
        <item>
            <guid>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/new-listing-at-7222-carmel-ct-in-thornhill-mews-in-boca-raton-great-montoya-circle-house-for-sale.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/new-listing-at-7222-carmel-ct-in-thornhill-mews-in-boca-raton-great-montoya-circle-house-for-sale.html</link>
            <author>gloria@bocaexpert.com (Gloria Singer)</author>
            <title>New listing at 7222 Carmel Ct in Thornhill Mews in Boca Raton! Great Montoya Circle house for sale!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 

 



Enjoy this four bedroom house in Thornhill Mews, a quaint subdivision in the Montoya Circle neighborhood of central Boca Raton. This house is a great value for someone looking for four bedrooms plus a family room, pool and yard.


The popular Montoya Circle community has very few four bedroom homes for sale, so hurry to buy this sensational home!
 ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:08:05 -0400</pubDate>
                    </item>
        <item>
            <guid>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/just-sold-15628-glencrest-ave-in-casa-bella-in-delray-beach.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/just-sold-15628-glencrest-ave-in-casa-bella-in-delray-beach.html</link>
            <author>gloria@bocaexpert.com (Gloria Singer)</author>
            <title>Just Sold! 15628 Glencrest Ave in Casa Bella in Delray Beach!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
THIS WAS NOT A SHORT SALE!





I
 just listed and sold this fabulous five bedroom Keeneland model with 
numerous upgrades in Casa Bella. Casa Bella is a new home community in 
Delray Beach, in the “Millionaire’s Row” area of Jog Rd near Linton. 
This Delray Beach real estate listing was on the market for only two and
 a half months when we got it under contract. The asking price was 
$569,000 and it closed at the end of July 2011 for $540,000 (95% of list
 price!). The Sellers paid $799,000 when they purchased the house as new
 construction in August 2007, a decline in market value of a third.


Well
 the sellers loss is the Buyers gain as they will enjoy this fabulous 
house in a central Boca/Delray location with numerous amenities and Boca
 schools as well.


For more information on selling your home, please contact Gloria Singer, Broker of Boca Expert Realty LLC at 561.866.7584 today!
 ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:13:02 -0400</pubDate>
                    </item>
        <item>
            <guid>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/just-sold-17112-newport-club-dr-in-newport-bay-club-in-boca.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/just-sold-17112-newport-club-dr-in-newport-bay-club-in-boca.html</link>
            <author>gloria@bocaexpert.com (Gloria Singer)</author>
            <title>Just Sold! 17112 Newport Club Dr in Newport Bay CLub in Boca! </title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 






 


Karen Rothstein
 found her buyer this fabulous deal on a singled story 3 bedroom, 2 bath
 pool home built in 1989 in a fantastic neighborhood in Boca Raton. Karen’s buyer 
purchased this 1868 square foot home with gorgeous views of the lake and
 pool for only $410,000 (asking price was $435,000 ~ reduced from 
$479,000). The seller paid $355,000 for this home in 2003. This contemporary home had a brand new roof, an updated 
bathroom, and numerous other upgrades. Newport Bay Club is a fantastic 
non-equity top tennis community. Located on Jog Rd in the “Millionaire’s
 Row” of Boca, Newport Bay is a gated community with tennis, pool, 
clubhouse, and fabulous exercise facilities. Newport Bay is known as a 
top tennis community with a wonderful variety of homes and in a 
fantastic Boca Raton location!
 ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:09:50 -0400</pubDate>
                    </item>
        <item>
            <guid>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/just-listed-2br-highland-beach-condominium-in-toscana-south.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/just-listed-2br-highland-beach-condominium-in-toscana-south.html</link>
            <author>gloria@bocaexpert.com (Gloria Singer)</author>
            <title>JUST LISTED! 2BR Highland Beach Condominium in Toscana South</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  

Live in luxury in this gorgeous Highland Beach condominium! Magnificent, unique, contemporary Highland Beach condo for sale in Toscana South, the newest resort style complex in the Toscana community. Enjoy exceptional dual ocean and intracoastal waterway views in this elegant updated unit with the finest fixtures, wallpapers, and chandeliers. Enter into a beautiful custom private entry lobby. This lavish Highland Beach condo for sale features a great room with a newly custom designed bar featuring Japanese Ash cabinets and granite countertops, 2 spacious balconies, an expansive master suite with double walk-in closets, dual sinks, spa tub, new cabinetry, and separate shower in the master bath. Prepare meals in a new, custom built kitchen featuring Japanese Ash cabinets and granite countertops, Miele ovens and induction cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, and a Brew Express in-wall coffee maker. Let the light in or out with motorized, silhouette shades in all rooms plus motorized blackout shades in the bedrooms. Second bedroom is en-suite with customized, walk-in closet. Other fabulous upgrades include; custom installed monorail track lighting system, professionally installed wiring for sound system and television system throughout, 24” Saturnia marble flooring throughout main rooms and gorgeous new upgraded carpeting in bedrooms, and large laundry room with custom cabinetry. Residents of Toscana South enjoy a brand new, state of the art, fitness center, a party room available for private use, a private beach club, pools with hot tub, valet service, 24 hour security, 24 hour concierge service, a wine and cigar room, and lighted tennis courts. Grab an exclusive piece of Highland Beach real estate and live in luxury in Toscana!
 ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:09:04 -0400</pubDate>
                    </item>
        <item>
            <guid>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/just-listed-6br-boca-raton-home-for-sale-in-boca-hamlet.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/just-listed-6br-boca-raton-home-for-sale-in-boca-hamlet.html</link>
            <author>gloria@bocaexpert.com (Gloria Singer)</author>
            <title>Just Listed! 6BR BOCA RATON HOME FOR SALE IN BOCA HAMLET!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  

Come and see this fabulous Boca Raton home for sale in Boca Hamlet in Montoya Circle! This spacious 6 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath Boca Raton home for sale sits on a third of an acre of land in a prime Boca Raton location just steps from worship and close to all central Boca Raton shopping and conveniences. This sprawling ranch house for sale in Montoya Circle in Boca Raton has many upgrades and amenities including: a newer roof, a full house generator, accordion hurricane shutters, a fabulous eat-in kosher chef's kitchen with high-end stainless appliances including two dishwashers, two ovens, granite counters, and prep island, an additional second kitchen, heated saltwater pool and spa, large screen enclosed patio, and a 14,000 sq ft lot backing onto Montoya Circle. The spacious floor plan includes a formal dining room, living room, huge great room, additional bonus room/kid's den, 6 bedrooms, and 3 1/2 baths. Boca Hamlet in Boca Raton is one of Montoya Circle's most desirable subdivisions, with a great central Boca Raton location and top Boca Raton schools including Del Prado Elementary School, Omni Middle  School, and Spanish River High School. This Boca Raton real estate is highly desirable because it is close walking distance to worship and to the Weinbaum Yeshiva High School.
 ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:42:01 -0400</pubDate>
                    </item>
        <item>
            <guid>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/its-official-boca-expert-realty-llc-is-now-open-for-business.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/its-official-boca-expert-realty-llc-is-now-open-for-business.html</link>
            <author>gloria@bocaexpert.com (Gloria Singer)</author>
            <title>It's Official! Boca Expert Realty LLC is now open for business!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 



A new Boca Raton real estate Broker is in town!


I am so pleased to announce that the brand new Boca Expert Realty LLC is now open for business. It has been my dream to open a brokerage where the focus will be on providing excellent representation to buyers and sellers of Boca Raton real estate and the surrounding areas. Our in-depth knowledge of the local market, as well as years of experience with hundreds of real estate transactions, combined with an emphasis on cutting-edge technology is sure to benefit our current and future real estate clients.


We are centrally located at 2000 Glades Rd in the Bank of America building. Anyone interested in an innovative and personalized real estate experience should call us at 561.347.6444 or email gloria@bocaexpert.com.


I am currently looking to expand our professional team. If you are an experienced, full time, tech savvy, and consumer oriented real estate professional, please contact me!


I plan to write several further blog posts about my thoughts on the current state of the real estate industry and on creating a model for a real estate brokerage of the future. So stay tuned!!
 ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:50:36 -0400</pubDate>
                    </item>
        <item>
            <guid>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/just-listed-4br-boca-raton-home-for-sale-in-montoya-circle.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/just-listed-4br-boca-raton-home-for-sale-in-montoya-circle.html</link>
            <author>gloria@bocaexpert.com (Gloria Singer)</author>
            <title>JUST LISTED! 4BR BOCA RATON HOME FOR SALE IN  MONTOYA CIRCLE</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  

Beautiful, remodeled, 4BR home on nearly half acre lot which makes it prime Boca Raton real estate. This Boca Raton home for sale in Montoya Circle features an open floor plan, a high end chef's kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, a 2 car garage and a gorgeous pool and and spa. A newly remodeled, huge master suite features walk in closets with built ins, a sunny office and an elegant master bath with jacuzzi, double cherry cabinets, and granite counters. The great central Boca Raton location is zoned for the best boca schools; Del Prado Elementary, Omni Middle, and Spanish River High is also in walking distance to houses of worship and fabulous Boca Shops and restaurants.  Low HOA includes lawn care and cable. 
 ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:18:39 -0400</pubDate>
                    </item>
        <item>
            <guid>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/just-listed-6br-boca-raton-home-in-lexington-estates.html</guid>
            <link>http://www.bocaexpert.com/blog/just-listed-6br-boca-raton-home-in-lexington-estates.html</link>
            <author>gloria@bocaexpert.com (Gloria Singer)</author>
            <title>JUST LISTED! 6BR BOCA RATON HOME IN LEXINGTON ESTATES!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  

Don't miss out on a fabulous, expanded Boca Raton home for sale with six bedrooms and a fabulous open floor plan just perfect for a family! This home is well located close to Lexington Estate's community playground, pool, and tennis courts. HOA fees for a home in Lexington Estates include all common areas, lawn care, pest control, security, manager, and cable. The pristine eat-in kitchen has granite counter tops and new appliances.  A spacious laundry room comes equipped with new Whirpool Duet Washer and Dryer and plenty of built in storage. Enjoy the beautiful Boca Raton weather outdoors having both covered and open patios and your own private screened in pool. The first floor features 18” diagonal Saturnia-look tile throughout. Room sizes and square feet are estimated. Square footage does not reflect addition on the second floor. Come and take a look at this fantastic deal on Boca Raton Real Estate.
 ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:59:36 -0400</pubDate>
                    </item>
    </channel>
</rss>
