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My interest is in the future because I am going to spend . the rest of my life there ~ Charles Kettering

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Trivia Contest Last weeks trivia question: The winner: Joy Frankel with October 2nd 1950 Way to go Joy!!

A group of Rhinos is called a Crash

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Prestige Title of Brevard has the knowledge, experience, and resources to get your real estate transaction closed. So whether you’re a buyer, seller, mortgage broker, lending institution, or real estate professional we want to be your preferred title insurance provider of choice!

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Manage Your Online Reputation How to protect – and promote – your image on the web

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Meet Zach Spurlock our newest RE/MAX Elite agent Where/How did you meet your spouse?

I was first attracted to my wife when I was in the 7th grade. We finally met at Merritt Island High School but she rarely looked my way. She was a senior (& the Homecoming Queen) while I was merely a sophomore. She worked at the Merritt Island Dairy Queen so I decided to get a job there as well! We celebrated our 12th anniversary this week.

Tell us about your favorite experience with one of your clients.

I had a client in town for just a few days. The moon and tide happened to be perfect for fishing Sebastian Inlet so I asked him to go with me. We caught numerous Redfish along with a couple Snook and a large Tarpon. It was one of those special days with a lifetime of memories for both of us.

What feature would be a must in your dream home?

Dock with a boat lift and whatever would make my wife happy, of course!

What is the most surprising thing that has happened to me recently?

One of the guys that I met 12 years ago through the surf camps came up from University of Miami to freedive with me. We were freediving a wreck out of Port Canaveral in 70ft water when I came across a 50lb Cubera Snapper. It was the first snapper of its kind that I have shot freediving.

Favorite quote: "For what shall it profit a man to gain the whole world yet lose his soul?" Mark 8:36 (This reminds me to keep my priorities straight).

My favorite sport: Freediving and Spearfishing.

Favorite Volunteer experience: I have volunteered with a Christian based summer surf camp for 10-12 years. Surfing is a great way to connect with the younger generation and get them to open up about real struggles in life and in the home. Some of the guys I met when they were 10 years old and are still keeping in touch as they go through college. I have made life-long friendships through these camps.

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The number of homes repossessed by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and destined to hit the market in the months ahead has fallen by 45 percent from a 2010 peak of more than 241,000 homes.

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Kim Osman Insurance Group, Inc. 474 N Harbor City Blvd, Suite 4 Melbourne, Fl 32935

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It’s not always easy to think of creative ways to market yourself.

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We at H.I.P. Construction are dedicated to creating an organizational culture that encourages honesty, integrity, and professionalism by adopting and enforcing the following practices: 1.

Emphasize, through staff training, that the organization expects its employees to be honest, have a sense of integrity, and behave professionally. Convey these same expectations to vendors, consultants, volunteers, and anyone else who performs paid or unpaid work for the organization.

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Explicitly require "honesty, integrity, and professionalism" in all job descriptions, staff contracts, volunteer policies, performance evaluations, and labor agreements.

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Inform employees, contractors, and the general public of established policies, procedures, and expectations regarding honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

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Commend and reinforce behavior that exemplifies high ethical expectations.

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Never tolerate dishonest, corrupt, or unprincipled behavior in the workplace, regardless of job type or level of authority.

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2014 Awards Recognition

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2014 Awards Recognition

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6 things homebuyers should avoid doing once they are preapproved for a mortgage You have done the hard part in the homebuying process and chosen a lender and a real estate agent to work with.

You have also gone out and found the home of your dreams! Best of all, your team has done a great job of negotiating the best deal for you.

Now, as a buyer, all you have to do is sit back and wait for your loan to close … right? Wrong!!

Getting a home loan these days is a very interactive process. I am always amazed by how many clients I work with who come to me unaware of all the pitfalls they face during the loan process. To help avoid any surprises while waiting for final approval, I provide my clients with a short list of “do’s and don’ts” to follow.

Let’s start with the “do’s” …

- Do keep the process moving by responding to your loan officers’ requests for documentation as soon as possible.

- Do make decisions as soon as is reasonably possible.

- Do convey questions or concerns you have as they develop.

- Do continue to make all of your rent or mortgage payments on time.

- Do stay current on all other existing accounts.

- Do continue to work your normal work schedule with no unplanned time off.

- Do continue to use your credit as normal.

- Do be prepared to explain any large deposits in your bank accounts.

- Do enjoy purchasing your home but remain objective throughout the process to help make decisions that are best for you.

After you have been preapproved for your mortgage you will want to refrain from the following…..read more BrevardElite.com

Answering the call of Duty Earning the MilRES Certification and serving the military benefits more than your career

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ore than 24 million U.S. veterans and 2.6 million active-duty personnel constitute a large

population of potential homebuyers. And when people within this group are ready to act, they deserve the services of an agent with the knowledge to guide them. RE/MAX Associates have answered the call. A growing number have sharpened their skills via the Military Residential Specialist (MilRES) certification course, offered through RE/MAX University.

5 Steps to Take After Becoming MilRES Certified As the husband of a disabled U.S. Navy veteran, Pete Veres understands the importance of serving the military. That’s why the Team Leader with RE/MAX Elite in Albuquerque, N.M., who works alongside his wife, Lisa, became the first RE/MAX Associate in New Mexico to earn the MilRES certification. He’s already received referrals and has ramped up his promotions to attract new clients. Here’s his advice for making the most of MilRES.

1. CREATE A MARKETING PLAN My team, the Elite Asset Management Team, is designing a universal marketing piece that addresses our buyer and seller programs and highlights the RE/MAX national network of MilRES agents. It shows we’re a complete solution to help military clients relocate, no matter if the move is local or international. I’m also starting to farm neighborhoods popular with military buyers and sellers. By adding current homeowners to a monthly mailer program, we let them know we’re MilRES certified while offering them market updates and a free home analysis.

2. SPREAD THE WORD I sent all of my contacts, including the lenders I work with, a note announcing my MilRES certification. I posted the news on Facebook, and I’m also advertising it by word-of-mouth. One of my lenders has already referred a military client to me, and I immediately sent the prospective client my qualifications, buyer flier and a press release highlighting my MilRES certification.

3. ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS I have a leg up on the competition because I know the right questions to ask when working with military clients. It’s the little things – like asking if it will be a remote closing or how long they plan to stay – but also the big things, like whether they’ve secured a power of attorney in case of deployment or if they’re familiar with VA loans. >>>>Read more

VETERAN TEAM Pete Veres (left) was the first RE/MAX Associate in New Mexico to earn the MilRES Certification and works with his wife Lisa (right) a U.S. Navy veteran.

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What’s going on Brevard!!

Saturday September 27, 2014

YARD SALE/ BAKED GOOD SALE/ CAR WASH/ 50-50 GIVEAWAY Saturday, August 23rd 8 am to 4 pm at Kim Osman Nationwide Office located at 474 N. Harbor City Blvd, Suite 4 in Melbourne.

This event is to help a friend in need pay for medical bills. We are accepting all donations for the event and would love for you to come by and see what we have available.

Contact: Angel Huff (321) 242-2311 or angel@kimosmanins.com

Weekly Coaching!

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Home of the Week

493 N River Oaks Drive, Indialantic, FL

Listed by Barb Mihalik

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Kerry Ramage – 8/1 Erika Brown – 8/4 Susan Lewis – 8/6 Christine Galzerano – 8/8 Bobby Freeman – 8/10 Barb Mihalik – 8/17 Jerry Hinds – 8/19 Bruce Kwitny – 8/27 Kim Osman – 8/31

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