Stefano Balli presents

Step inside this beautiful, turn-key home situated on an oversized, 12,800sf lot, nestled within a quiet street in South Miami. This home was designed by renowned Architect, Giorgio Balli, and completely remodeled in 2010 with impact windows & doors, a new roof, and new Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing. Encompassing approximately 2800sf of living area, this 4 Bedroom, 3-1/2 Bathroom House has it all: Pool, Spa, Wine Storage, Large Media Room, Dining Room, Large Kitchen/Family Great Room, Expansive Outdoor Covered Terrace with a Summer Kitchen and Outdoor Al-Fresco Dining Terrace! This single-level home is nearby to several parks, schools, and Downtown South Miami!

Address: 7930 SW 58 Court, South Miami, FL 33143

Price: $2,650,000

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For more information, please contact Stefano Balli at 305-915-2572 or stefano.balli@compass.com

Stefano Balli is the exclusive agent representing the Ponce-Davis, FL real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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What is your favorite way to network with other professionals in the real estate industry?

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "In-person and live. Visiting the various affiliate offices has been one of my primary tools."

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "In the business field"

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Currently, social media, group Zoom calls and virtual happy hours."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "Phone calls."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "I like attending open houses and conferences such as the Power Women Conference held every year by Biznow."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "Golf events or other charity events that are going on."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "During COVID, the use of Zoom calls with my associates from around the country has helped establish new and lasting relationships that will lead to new business opportunities."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Social Media, particularly Instagram."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "From email and online forums to picking up the phone, there are many ways to network. My favorite way is the forums. They offer a variety of topics and allow many brokers from different perspectives to give their insight and opinions."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "Virtual Events are more common. In-person events in small groups where social distances are practiced"

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Zoom and webinars is a new way of life. LinkedIn is offering ways to connect with like-minded real estate professionals as well as LinkedIn groups. We started our Broadway Realty group that increased to over 700 professionals in a couple of weeks."

Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA: "Price opinion invites to properties preparing to hit [the] market."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "I love the exclusive networking that Haute Residence offers to its members. It’s always refreshing to brainstorm with like-minded agents."

Jennifer Brilliant, Surfside, FL: "We don't have meetings and events in person as much anymore, so I rely heavily on email and calls with other realtors to discuss new listings, etc."

Jochen Lucke, Highlands, NC: "LeadingRE, Inman conference, one-on-one with brokers in target markets."

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Private Facebook groups."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "IdealEstate, LinkedIn, various Facebook groups, Virtual Meetings, and one on one phone calls."

KC Martin, Paris, France: "While there are many online tools currently available in the market, personal contact is still the best way to build and maintain personal and professional relationships. Reaching out via phone, Zoom, or occasionally socially distanced meetings proves still that real estate is a people business built on real relationships."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "In person, but with Covid, Zoom will have to do, or phone calls.."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Project events are an excellent way to learn about the project itself and meet new faces in the industry."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "During this period where we can't get together socially, we get on Zoom panels together, team meetings, phone calls, and send out e-blasts."

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "Professional social media sites."

Nilou Henderson of Henderson Ventures, Charlotte, NC: "Social media. Due to the current climate, I am utilizing social media to network with fellow agents, our community, and our clients."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Smaller events/meetings more on a personal level."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Instagram."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Lunches and events."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "Events and masterminds."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "I prefer to communicate in live time, either on zoom or on the phone. So much emotion is lost in text or email."

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Read below for how they see their areas' price activity in real estate.

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "Up 30% at a minimum in the last six months."

Alison Melton of The Melton Group, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, SC: "On average, we are +30% from last year and sales volume is +64% for residential homes."

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "Inventory is shrinking and therefore prices are steadily increasing."

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Median list prices in Boca Raton are up 34.7% from last year in single-family homes."

Catherine Burgess of The Burgess Group, Boulder, CO: "Our area has appreciated substantially since last year."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "[On] average, 10% [up]."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "Prices have increased due to the low single-family home inventory that's currently available."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "Prices are slightly increased but not as much as you think they would [have]. There is just a lack of inventory and prices will rise here shortly."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "Prices are up approximately 10-12%."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Going up and continue, estimated 5%."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "Residential prices in the Steamboat Springs area are up an average of 11% from last year."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "Increased."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Manhattan is the only area not increase will be remembered as years of opportunity in residential real estate. Prices are expected to stabilize before the end of the year and increase after the pandemic is over."

Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA: "Prices are generally up 5-7% for properties under $6 million."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Our market has 1/3 the inventory that we had last year, which is driving our average sales price up across the board."

Jennifer Brilliant, Surfside, FL: "Prices for houses are higher this year. Prices for condos are about the same."

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Significantly higher and still trending upwards due to low inventory."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "Up."

KC Martin, Paris, France: "Prices are generally holding or up, depending on the area. Buyers are looking to make moves in real estate now with interest rates low, Covid uncertainty, and looking to diversify their investment portfolios, which includes real property."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "We have seen prices, in some areas, climb, and in other areas [stay] steady."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Prices are going up, inventory is going down!"

Laura Livaudais, Asheville/Western North Carolina: "Simply put - the prices are higher. The average list price ($397,829) was 20% higher while the average sales price ($390,696) was 23% higher. You can readily see from those prices that Asheville maintains its status as “recognizably affordable.”

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "50% higher."

Nilou Henderson of Henderson Ventures, Charlotte, NC: "Steadily increasing. Some areas have seen an increase of almost 20% in the last year. I expect the increases to remain as inventory remains low."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "The prices I would say, on the luxury side (over $3 million), are off about 10-20%."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Maybe 20% higher. It's crazy how demand has gone up - first homes, now condo sales are picking up as well."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Similar [to last year]."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Home prices have increased by 30%. The number of listings has decreased by 50% and inventory is very small."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "Up. However, the market was on fire about this time last year... then Covid threw a bucket of cold water on it."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "Prices are up approximately 11%."

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Alison Melton of The Melton Group, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, SC: "ZOOM, FaceTime, WhatsApp, virtual showings are all the rage!"

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "Instagram for sure!"

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Zoom and Matterport."

Catherine Burgess of The Burgess Group, Boulder, CO: "Apple Watch, and a weekly newsletter"

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "Instagram."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "I'm definitely using Instagram a lot more in order to strengthen my brand presence digitally. This has helped me generate leads at a volume I did not think was possible."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "More online signing and contract forms. Not enough time in the day to write out the contract and scan for signature. this just streamlines the process to get a contract out fast in an ever-changing market."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "Zoom calls with clients for updates and referrals and Matterport for my significant listings."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Mostly analytical tools that were not previously available."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "Facetime. With our market so active, and it being a resort/retirement area, buyers need to jump on a listing as soon as possible, and the quickest way to get the property seen is by Facetime."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "CRM."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "We use our smartphones to access apps to post updates and changes to listings."

Ernie Carswell of Carswell and Associates, West Hollywood, CA: "Zoom changed our world; Google Mapping."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Every listing now has a virtual iGuide tour and we are doing more and more personal video tours as well."

Joyce Rey, Beverly Hills, CA: "I would say I use Instagram, YouTube, and publish articles on my blog a lot more often than [in] previous years. Instagram and YouTube are truly two of the top channels for promoting our listings/business!"

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Facebook Business page and Instagram."

KC Martin of Sotheby’s International Realty, Paris, France: "My cell phones (plural) are probably my greatest asset in the market today. Staying connected real-time via online meetings, phone calls, video calls, apps, text, and email keeps me in touch and informed and up to date daily."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "Active Pipe."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "We have been using Zoom for years to connect with international buyers. Now, we use it for our American buyers as well."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "Zoom, Microsoft teams, and digital staging."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Zoom meetings, FaceTime to show properties; social media in general."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Zoom and WhatsApp."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Mostly Instagram."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "YouTube marketing."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "Definitely Zoom and other video conferencing tools."

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Why is it better for homeowners to have a real estate agent sell their home, or help them look for one, instead of doing it by themselves?

To clarify it's not just “an agent," but it's a professional real estate agent who can really help. Just because an agent has a license does not necessarily mean they will help and they might even hurt what's best for the buyer and/or seller if their only interest is making a commission.

I think this is important to say because there is a big distinguishment between what different agents can bring to the table.

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Considering a professional agent, with experience, knowledge, and the client's best interest at heart, here it goes:

For a Buyer, a professional real estate agent will bring:

• Market knowledge - We do this all day, every day; we are constantly speaking to buyers, sellers, bankers/lenders, appraisers, etc. and it is not the same as someone doing a “one-time" purchase or sale. It cannot compare.
• Product knowledge – Knowing the quality of different buildings, for example, and the construction of homes is important. Also in the case of buildings, knowing the management of the different condos makes a HUGE difference in how the building is run.
• Location Knowledge – Helping choose the best location and the pros and cons of each area.
• Contract Knowledge - What to look for and negotiate (I'm not saying giving legal advice), but how you negotiate it and the best terms for a buyer.
• Property shape/view –Some properties have shapes, views, or locations that are very hard to sell and less desirable than others and it can take you way longer to sell than the normal surrounding market. It is important to help the client see a property's potential, that it will be desirable in the future, or generally speaking easier to resell.

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For the Seller, a professional real estate agent will bring:

• Pricing Knowledge– Sellers always think their property is worth more, but pricing it right can help you sell it faster and better rather than burn in the market for months or sometimes years because the price is above the current market condition.
• Suggestions for improvements and fixes for the home – Sometimes it is touching up the paint, making sure all of the appliances are working well, decluttering, staging, or even repositioning furniture so the house feels bigger, etc. – it all helps visually and all these “little” things go a long way in helping you make more money in the sale.
• Professional pictures – A must! Many people post crooked pictures taken on their cell phones, sometimes showing themselves in the mirror and it's terrible. Professional, well-taken pictures go a long way.
• Availability to show –Many owners have their own profession and won't be available to show, and some don't even live here. This is a full-time job, and being able to show and knowing how to show a property is essential to selling it!
• Negotiate on their behalf – For many, this can be a very emotional decision. Some have to sell due to a divorce, financial changes, etc. and buyers can tell when sellers are desperate. Having an agent in the middle is so important because we see things from the outside and we can help rationally negotiate to get the best price for the seller.

For more information, please contact Roberta Ingletto at 305.778.7343 or roberta@rgirealty.com.

Roberta Ingletto is the exclusive agent representing the Pinecrest / South Miami, FL real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Roberta Ingletto

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Watch the webinar below

As the industry-leading real estate webinar series by Haute Residence continues, we invite you to join us in our upcoming webinar:

Wednesday, December 2nd, 10:30 AM EST / 7:30 AM PST

"Art & Real Estate Talk" - A deep look into Miami's perfect partnership in the new era. Join us to hear from community leaders and learn how they have grown from Art (personal or within the organization) and what’s new and upcoming with the perfect coupling of "Art & Real Estate." REGISTER HERE.

Highlight quotes from today's webinar:

Roberta Ingletto: "I like to do things that are win-win. I think ethics and honesty are important. I appreciate colleagues and people when they work in this fashion. I like to work as a team even with the realtors and brokers on the other side... When I'm talking to my buyers and sellers, it's about making it work for everybody... We have a huge market. I have been in Miami for 25 years and you can see the growth and development. More companies are moving down so it's a bigger city. We have so much product to offer, that we can work together to present Miami for what it is and what it has to offer, I try to raise the standards of our industry."

Claudia Llanes: "I'm so excited about Natiivo Miami because it provides solutions to problems in the market. We are providing the comfort of a home with all appliances, and the best amenities, 70,000 square feet of them in three full floors. There are no rental restrictions, you can rent it for as little as one day or as much as one year and anything between it. It's located in Downtown Miami, three minutes away from the Port of Miami, which sees six million passengers on a yearly basis. We are fortunate to have a building that is in the heart of a highly dense short-term rental market. This creates a huge opportunity for owners because not only will you have a beautiful second home in Miami but you can put it to rent and work for you when you are not occupying it.

Paola Marulanda: "[On her exclusive SoFi listing, The Beach House] It is a two-story residence. It has the whole space and feel of a single-family home. It's what I call the ultimate hybrid property because it can satisfy the safety, privacy, and amenities of a secure building. As much as the single-family market is absolutely killing it and stealing the show, there are a lot of people who come from cities used to being in condos and the families sometimes don't feel as secure and comfortable without having the assets that a building has. This property, you cannot make it up. There is nothing like it in South of Fifth which is such an elite neighborhood."

To watch more webinars by Haute Residence, visit https://dev.hauteresidence.com/.

Roberta Ingletto, Claudia Llanes, Paola Marulanda

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Last year, 2019, was a slower year and prices were definitely lower than they are now in 2020. This year has been a year I have never seen before. At first, in Q2 from March to May, everyone was on hold and people were expecting prices to drop drastically because of the economic slow-down from Covid. Turns out, the house demand has surged an incredible amount and we are actually short of inventory! Houses that were taking a while to sell before are now selling and spending way less time on the market. Inventory is slow, time on the market is less, and prices have gone up. Generally speaking, most clients we encounter want brand new homes or substantially renovated homes that are in move-in conditions now. People want houses over condos because they have more space for their families, they can work from home, they have privacy and don't have any rules or regulations from the condos. Although these past months have been centered around single-family homes more than condos, I do see people starting to go back to condos slowly because at the end of the day the maintenance of a condo is easier than a home. I do see now, people also going back and buying condos since at end of the day, maintenance, etc is easier than a home. South Florida is in high demand, and I foresee good activity in the next months.

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In 2020, now more than ever, I've seen how technology is playing a great role in how we conduct business. We're using technology in forms of videos, pics, facetimes to do remote showings, signing contracts through e-sign, etc. We have to be able to shift to all online and we have to learn how to do it fast to really make the most of the situation right now. Be creative, continue bringing value and keep focused. It is always a matter of basic supply and demand. It's simple. Real estate has its ups and downs but always has demand. People move, people get married, divorced, families grow, financially people do better or worse etc. There are always those life events that inevitably make people need to buy or sell a home, so there will always be activity.

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New two-story luxury contemporary home with exceptional quality finishes. Custom Built for seller’s own use in the most coveted urban neighborhood, South Miami. Completely walled and gated with a security surveillance system throughout. This modern home is a 100% poured concrete bunker with top of the line $70K generator and floor to ceiling commercial grade high impact sliding doors and windows. Turnkey 5 Bedroom/5 1/2 Bath boasting 2 large master suites, one on each floor. Open chefs kitchen by Italian Astra, Kitchenaid Stainless Steel Appliances, custom window treatments, walk-in California closets, Italian porcelain floors. The living area boasts an Interior atrium featuring a gorgeous mature “Strawberry Guava” tree stunningly illuminated. Custom wine cellar for 48 bottles. Professionally landscaped. Sexy ample back terrace, beautiful pool and wood deck great for entertaining. Built-in home speakers. “Ipe” Wood accents envelope the exterior. Walking distance to parks, excellent restaurants, groceries, and luxury shopping.

Address: 7940 SW 58th Ct, South Miami, FL 33143

Price: $1,899,000

For more information, please contact Elena Bluntzer at 305-992-7987 or elena@bluntzergroup.com

Elena Bluntzer is the exclusive agent representing the Fisher Island real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Luis and Giovanna Fernandez are among the most prominent names in the luxury real estate market in South Florida. With decades of expertise in the industry, they can handle the most high-profile and complicated transactions, while ensuring the best deals for their clients, be the buyers, sellers or investors. Both Luis and Giovanna specialize in high-end properties in Coral Gables, South Miami, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest and Brickell among others. These real estate powerhouses sat down with Haute Residence to discuss their recent sale in Key Biscayne, FL:

Describe the estate that you recently sold (location, features, amenities, style, etc.)?

350 Island Drive: The Island House located on the Island of Key Biscayne Is a stunning, custom built Modern waterfront home. My seller went above and beyond sparing no expense in construction from imported marble & wood floors, glass-cased wine cellar, home generator, impact doors and windows, a rooftop terrace and a home generator to fuel the entire home for our stormy summers. He even had the home entirely soundproofed with movie theater grade insulation. He loves the ocean so the home had water features from the waterfall that greeted you at the door, the 500-gallon saltwater fish tank in the foyer and of course, the floor-to-ceiling sliding doors for a clear view of the water. We sold this home in under 4 months for $7.9 million.

What were the prospective buyers looking for when seeking this home?

Warmth and water! They moved from the cold Minnesota winter deciding they were sick of the harsh winters. The day of the walk through the buyer showed me the temperature back home being at a frigid -34 degrees and said: "this is why we are here!"

What is significant about the selling of this particular home?

This home was built with so much love living out his dream. He was the only owner and it was very hard for him to part with it. I felt like I was helping him give his daughter away at the altar!

How does this sale correlate with the current state of the real estate market?

The luxury market is sluggish, particularly on Key Biscayne. There is a lot of competition and an overage of large homes for sale in the South Florida market as buyers are going more minimalistic. What made this home appealing was its ease to the open ocean and the size of the home is a manageable size that can still accommodate a large family.

Photos courtesy of Luis and Giovanna Fernandez

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