Ian Butler's (ijb) Blog

 Thats right, over 200 homes sold in Naples in November!31 Homes sold between $1,000,000 - $1,999,99910 Homes Sold Between $2,000,000 - $2,999,9994 Homes Sold between $3,000,000 - $3,999,9991 Home Sold between $4,000,000 - $4,999,9991 Home Sold Between $5,000,000 - $5,999,9991 Home Sold Between $...

Forecast ConditionsHigh/Low °FPrecip.ChanceHigh Temperatures Low Temperatures Precipitation Wind Speed TodayNov 29Partly Cloudy83°/69°10% 83°FGet the Gameday ForecastFriNov 30Partly Cloudy84°/66°10% 84°FSatDec 1Sunny85°/63°10% 85°FSunDec 2Sunny85°/63°10% 85°FCheck Flight DelaysMonDec 3Partly Clou...

"October brought record-breaking temperatures to Southwest Florida. Naples broke a record for the highest monthly average in October with a temperature of 82.1 degrees. The old record of 81.4 degrees was set in 1949. In early October Fort Myers tied a record high of 92 degrees that was set in 193...

Recently, Naples, Florida was the host of an annual charity golf event played by "big wigs" from Wall Street, active and retired executives from Bank of NY, Goldman Sachs, Mellon Bank, etc., you get the picture.  It was quoted in the local paper that some even arrived in their private jets!  "The...

 Listing presentations can be very invigorating, to say the least.  We are contacted by the proposed seller, which  prompts us to ask all the right questions, followed up by researching the market, scheduling an appointment and ultimately viewing the property.  My typical pre-game routine involve...

Wanna Noodle? This has become a huge past time at Keewaydin Island near Naples, Florida.  With the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Hurricane Pass to the East, as the tide changes, the water current picks up swiftly.  Outgoing tide? Grab your Noodle and walk to the north end of the beach with 10 fr...

For boating enthusiasts, whether it's fishing, diving or just cruising, Royal Harbor offers it all.  With over 400 single family homes on the water, you can choose between deep inland canals or directly on Naples Bay.  We have added one new listing over the past week for a total of 43 active, 4 p...

Pre-Listing ActivitiesMake appointment with seller for listing presentationSend seller a written or e-mail confirmation or listing appointment and call to confirmReview pre-appointment questionsResearch all comparable currently listed propertiesResearch sales activity for past 18 months from MLS ...

How many times have we all sat at the table/desk after listening to a pontential listing customer explain why his/her home is the best in the community/block/neighborhood.  None of which is marketable or even digestible be the genereal public.  When it comes to arriving at a listing price, the in...

This absolutely floors me to the point I wanna cry, yes I said cry!  In todays (insert any adjective you want) market you would think if you received a phone call on your listing from an agent with a buyer wanting to present an offer, you would call them back.  I have a buyer willing to put 50% d...