Landmark Ranch Estates’ newest offering

Spectacular 3.1-acre estate in exclusive Landmark Ranch Estates in Southwest Ranches, Florida features the best of everything.  Layout includes 6 bedrooms, 6 baths + 2 half baths.  The master boasts his & hers bathrooms, 2 walk-in closets plus gym with morning bar.  The home is elegantly designed with dramatic foyer and grand living room with fireplace.  The gourmet kitchen features top appliances & walk-in pantry.  A wonderful family room adjoins a “movie quality” theater and billiards/game room.

The exterior is complete with private security gate, circular drive with Porte-cochere, 4-car garage, walking path, playground, full basketball / sport court, free-form pool with slide, diving board and spa.  A covered pavilion with built in grill and bar completes the wonderful backyard.   Fully fenced property, impact windows and completely gated community offer weather and security protection.

For ONLINE tour, click image above.  By appointment only.

Every Once In A While …

Nestled behind private gates, sits 13850 Stirling Road, a fantastic equestrian compound set across 10 acres, consisting of a 4 bed / 3 bath main house, a 2 bed / 1 bath guest house and a 10 stall CBS barn.

Located in the heart of Sunshine Ranches, a subdivision within the beautiful city of Southwest Ranches, this property is finally being offered for the first time.  The setting is ideal with its tranquil pond, lush grounds, picturesque tree-lined driveway and complete privacy.

All structures (main, guest and barn) were re-roofed in 2006 and have been cared for and meticulously maintained by its owners.

10 acres of perfection is rare and rarer still when it sits in such an idyllic location.  For more information, click the photo above or to schedule a private tour, please contact me at 954.650.4443

30 Year Fixed vs. 5 – Year ARM

I was doing some research and found out that people do not stay in their homes or the loan that they are in for more than five years!!!!!!  So what does this mean?  It means that people pay far too high a rate of interest!  The difference between a $250,000.00 mortgage on a 30 year fixed and a 5/1 ARM is $12,966.00 savings over 5 years.  Why oh why do people always want to do a 30 year fixed rate loan?  I ask you!

Adam Granger is a Home Mortgage Consultant with HomeServices Lending, LLC., an Affiliate of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.  He can be reached at 954-306-7218 or by emailing him here.

The Best Of Weston Hills Country Club

Every so often, a home comes along that exudes perfection.  Nothing fuels the country club lifestyle like “The U.S. Open” and after such a masterful showing by Rory McIlroy, South Florida golfers are looking for that gem of a property.  This magnificent home in Weston Hills Country Club is just such a property.

2543 Sanctuary Drive is a semi-custom design by well known, local homebuilder, Delcrest Homes.  Delcrest built many of the magnificent Weston Hills homes and this offering reiterates  everything a golf course home should be.  The tastefully appointed 5,041 sq. ft. home offers 4 bedrooms & 3 full + 1 half-bath. Gourmet kitchen, dramatic living room with spectacular golf course views, expansive family room, game room & formal office complete an interior utilizing the best in hardwoods, stone surfaces & superior craftsmanship.

Upon arrival at Weston Hills Country Club, enjoy a serene drive between two Championship golf courses, previously host to the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic.  Once home, you are welcomed by lush foliage and pavered drive with 3-car garage.

Elegant patio spaces, gorgeous pool and built-in grill make for spectacular outdoor entertaining.  Add to that, commanding golf views of “The Players Course” 14th hole and you have the perfect backyard for memorable, fun-filled weekends.

This meticulously maintained home combines elegance, warmth, functionality & most of all comfort.

For a “Virtual Tour” click the photo above.  For a private tour, contact me via email or direct at 954.650.4443.

Life of A Realtor In 2011

Is it enough to simply list properties for sale on the MLS and hope they sell?  If that’s a strategy, pack up and go home now.  Selling luxury real estate requires 3 things:

Smarts, Aggressive Marketing and Networking

Smarts is self explanatory.  If you have a luxury property to sell, hire an agent that actually knows something.  Hiring a friend or doing someone a favor is almost sure disaster and usually adds to the tension.  For a short bio on yours truly, click here.

Aggressive Marketing

The Internet is the starting point for ALL real estate searches.  It’s the most navigable, complete list of “what’s out there” and you don’t have to talk to a soul until YOU ARE READY.  My marketing is ONLINE, GLOBAL and quite honestly, cutting edge.  Simply put, you don’t post record sales without it.  Luxury buyers come from all over the world.  Trust me when I tell you that they didn’t find my listing from scouring through the local MLS.  I work closely with Christie’s International and Mayfair to insure that my properties get the proper exposure, that is, making sure that my homes are “front and center” for those with the means to buy.

Networking

Consistent working within your local network is never enough. There is something to be said for “getting out of your comfort zone” and increasing the strength of your professional network.  It is that sphere of influence which successfully transacts high-end business.  The Northeast has always made for a steady stream of wealthy investors looking for spectacular properties in South Florida. Heading to East Hampton, NY for Memorial Day Weekend will be a much needed break but also comes with a tremendous opportunity to create new and lasting business relationships that can prove very fruitful for years to come.  Nothing replaces personal contact.  Emails will never fully convey the story.  And while a phone call might be a bit more personal than an email, being out there and meeting new people, creating workable synergies, is ALWAYS best.

I wish everyone a very happy and safe Memorial Day Weekend.

Parkland High-End Luxury Market Gets A Boost

The magnificent estate just sold April 11, 2011 for $3,500,000.  The home is the highest priced sale recorded in Parkland, FL for 2011 and the 4th highest sale in Broward County.  As a local agent specializing in luxury residential real estate, I have been able to market and sell many multi-million dollar properties during the past few months.

My affiliations with Christies Intl Real Estate, Berkshire Hathaway, Luxury Portfolio, Mayfair International and other far reaching networks give my marketing GLOBAL REACH.

The Importance of Marketing Beyond Your Local Network

While it is possible that the Buyer of your home might be local or a neighbor, chances are very slim.  The majority of Buyers with the means to purchase high-end luxury items are coming from abroad.  These discriminating buyers have cash, want hard assets and are looking for leverage based on recent currency valuations.  Luxury real estate in the United States, while depressed relative to valuation years ago, are in demand.

How Do Those Across The Pond Take Notice?

There are many ways to market to Buyers outside the country.  The best way is through specific online Internet media.  Simply put, you need to showcase properties at online sites where foreign buyers of luxury U.S. properties browse.  Jason A. Kapit, Esq. excels at online marketing.  “We don’t just market to market.  We try and envision where someone with the means to buy a multi-million dollar property starts their online process.  Many times, it revolves around specific content about the homes offering, location, etc.  Other times it  is relative to the Buyer’s place of employ and the tools that their respective HR departments are utilizing to help them relocate.  Quite simply, we have the tools, the affiliations, the worldwide contacts and ultimately the smarts to make these deals happen.”

Utilizing Jason A. Kapit, Esq. Services

If you want to learn more about the services we provide call anytime to discuss the possible listing of your magnificent home.

To see more pictures of this latest sale click here.

Hope to hear from you soon – Best, JK

The Best Of Parkland Golf & Country Club

Every so often, a home comes along that typifies perfection.  Nothing fuels the country club lifestyle like “The Masters” and after such an exciting weekend of competition, South Florida golfers are looking for that gem.  This magnificent estate in Parkland Golf & Country Club is the “it” property.

7120 Lemon Grass Drive is a custom estate by legendary homebuilder, Landmark Homes.  The elegant 10,422 sq. ft. compound sprawls just shy of 3/4 of an acre, offers 6 bedrooms & 6 full + 2 half-baths. Gourmet kitchen, wet bar, billiards and card room, theater, formal library & more complete an interior utilizing the best in hardwoods, stone surfaces & superior craftsmanship.

Upon arrival at PG&CC, enjoy the spectacular water features, common grounds and manicured foliage.  Once home, you are welcomed by a circular drive with 4-car garage, stone pillar archway with leaded glass & wood front doors.

Elegant patio spaces, gorgeous pool and fireplace make for spectacular outdoor entertaining.  Add to that a summer kitchen, fire pit, perfect golf and water views for memorable fun filled weekends.
This meticulously maintained home combines elegance, warmth, functionality & most of all comfort.

For a “Virtual Tour” click the photo above.  For a private tour, contact me via email or direct at 954.650.4443.

Welcome to Southwest Ranches, FL

5800 SW 196th Lane in Southwest Ranches, FL is a beautiful home offering 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half-baths.  Its spans, 4,995 square feet and sits on 1.25 acres of manicured grounds. Relaxed sophistication with fantastic curb appeal. A winding stone path leads to a front porch, picture perfect for rocking chairs. Inside is just as comfortable with expansive master wing upstairs (featuring office, morning bar, sitting area & separate steam room in master bath).  Downstairs features include a family room perfect for entertaining (with wet bar & fireplace), formal dining & eat-in kitchen. Outside is a pool/patio area with spray misters to cool you in the summer. Dynamic for entertaining & surrounded by lush, tropical foliage. Canopy/breezeway bridges the inviting pool to the expansive yard.  Just a well thought out design in every way and meticulously maintained.

Where Rural and City Collide

Southwest Ranches, FL offers families the best in schools, dining, sports and more.  The proximity to airports, places of worship and the beaches make it a great place to call home and the relaxed manner with which the City is maintained make it a place that the laid-back, equestrian set love to call home.  I am happy to offer this property for sale at $920,000.  To see more, go here.

If you own a luxury property that you may consider offering for sale, call Jason A. Kapit, Esq, (954.650.4443) or contact via email.  Listing your home for sale is not something you should do on a whim.  Chances of it selling to your neighbor are slim at best.  Sure, there are locals who will show interest but the name of this game is “reach”, that is, how far and to how many QUALIFIED buyers can we showcase your property?  I’m available anytime to talk.

Every once in a while, a home comes along for sale that is really special.  It seems to have everything.  The location, the lot, the view, the finishes, the upgrades!  2174 Quail Roost Drive in Weston, Florida is just such a home, offering the best of everything and listed under the seven figure mark.

Location

Located in Weston Hills Country Club in Weston, FL, the home is perfectly positioned on a short cul-de-sac, spans a 1/2 acre and overlooks pool and lake.  It boasts a beautiful landscaped entrance,  a pavered, circular drive, 3-car garage and wrought iron & glass doors.

Once Inside

You are greet by 24″ marble and wood flooring and dramatic living room with glass chandelier and wall waterfall system.  The custom millwork and crown molding extends throughout.  The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s delight with appliances from Subzero, Miele, Wolf, Asko and Dacor.  Entertaining is easy with a fantastic family room complete with built in fish tank and bar area.  Upstairs you will find 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 baths and an executive alcove office, perfect for keeping the household running.

Pool & Patio

South Florida is the sun capital and there is no better place to enjoy it than right in your own backyard.  The exterior space was built for entertaining.  Start with privacy hedges running along both sides of the home.  Add tree-lined Royal Palms, a gorgeous pool, a complete summer kitchen and then fully fence the entire property so that your pets can run free and voila … you have the makings of the perfect spot.

The Total Package

Weston, FL offers families the best in schools, dining, sports and more.  The proximity to airports, places of worship and the beach make it a great place to call home and the manner with which the City is maintained make it a place tens of thousands love to call home.  I am happy to offer this property for sale at $940,000.  To see more, go here.

If you own a luxury property that you may consider offering for sale, call Jason A. Kapit, Esq, (954.650.4443) or contact via email.  Listing your home for sale is not something you should do on a whim.  Chances of it selling to your neighbor are slim at best.  Sure, there are locals who will show interest but the name of this game is “reach”, that is, how far and to how many QUALIFIED buyers can we showcase your property?  I’m available anytime to talk.

Make Good Decisions

Let’s face it — in today’s challenging economy, every penny you can save matters. That’s why some homeowners go it alone when it comes time to sell their home. However, according to a recent survey conducted by the Multiple Listing Service MRIS, the vast majority of consumers say working with a real estate professional is the only way to go … especially in today’s market.

In this landmark study examining the home-buying and selling preferences of consumers in the Mid-Atlantic region, 95% reported that working with a real estate professional is just as important, if not more important, than it was just a few years ago. As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I, along with my team, know for a fact that this rings true for all areas across the country.

Don’t Go It Alone

As the MRIS survey reveals, today’s consumers recognize this is not the time to complete a real estate transaction on their own, and are placing a stronger emphasis on an agent’s professional skills. As such, the following criteria were ranked as the most critical factors in choosing a real estate agent in order of importance.

Trustworthiness
Experience (Since 1995, with a background in Law & Finance)
Willingness to look out for a client’s interest
Expertise in negotiating contracts (Practicing Law gives me an edge)
Responsiveness (24-7)
Familiarity with contracts (Again, the Law Degree is key)
Knowledge of the local community (I’m 41 and have lived in South Florida since I was 3 years old)
The above requirements are evidence that consumers are seeking more than simple guidance … they are looking for an expert they can trust to execute a step-by-step process throughout the entire transaction. While most consumers rely on the Internet as the first step in the home-buying and -selling process, a professional, experienced real estate agent — such as a member of the Top 5 Network — is critical in helping consumers filter through the copious amounts of information available online in order to make the optimal real estate decision for their specific situation and location.