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Working with a local real estate professional who knows South Florida and is committed to helping her clients
How we can work together?
Listing Agent
I pride myself on having an excellent understanding of the real estate market conditions and provide useful suggestions to get your home sold quickly and for top dollar.
Buyer’s Agent
I diligently work with buyers to find them a dream home and expertly negotiate on their behalf.
Concierge Services
Whether you need a trustworthy handyman to prep your home for sale or an attorney to resolve a deed issue, my extensive resources and contacts as a native Floridian runs deep.
Not Your Average Realtor
She was there every step of the way and explained everything in detail.
- Maria M.
Nicole's attention to detail and understanding of the market is amazing and incredibly helpful. Her professionalism and network of support is impressive
- Amber R.
Nicole took charge, made perfect recommendations, and coordinated everything while staying in constant communication with us.
- Jay K.
About
I am a native Floridian born in North Miami, raised in Hollywood, and currently residing in Ft. Lauderdale. I purchased my first home when I was 21 and have been fascinated with real estate ever since. From 2013 - 2020, I was the Director of Business Development for a Title company.
In 2013 I met my significant other, Jeremy who is a Real Estate Investor. I decided to get my real estate license to help him and together we began flipping houses. When he’s not flipping he has a successful handyman business, which often comes in handy for my clients. In addition to having stable roots in the community, I have been a Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce member since 2013. I have made the best connections and I am always glad to provide a quality referral for my clients, family, and friends. When I am not eating, sleeping and breathing real estate I enjoy attending sporting events and cooking.
Nicole Vernon
Frequently Asked Questions
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Buying a home is a very personal process. I like to meet or at the very least have a conversation with my potential clients to discuss where they are actually at in the home buying process. I am not in the business of capturing leads and pumping out listings. Once we have our initial consultation, we can dig deeper into your must haves and deal breakers in order to locate your dream home.
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According to the National Association of Realtors, as of December 2020, there are 196,622 Realtors in the state of Florida, each with a different style and niche. My background has led me to become a no-nonsense professional that works tirelessly on behalf of my clients. This style is appreciated by most but does not always work for everyone. During our initial consultation, we can determine if we are a good fit to work together.
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The age old question asked to all real estate agents in any social setting. Truth be told, it depends on the individual’s circumstances. For instance, when did you buy? Do you have equity? Will you have somewhere to go? Again, real estate is very personal and there is no cookie cutter answer. Yes, the market is HOT but does it make sense for you? It’s a conversation.
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Ideally you would like to have a FICO score of 620 or above but you can obtain a loan with a lower score- it will cost you though! I recommend pulling your credit report and disputing any errors. I also encourage you to know your FICO score.
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In a perfect world you would save 20% down of the home’s purchase price. As a result you would pay less in interest and fees and have more equity in your home. However, many buyers especially first-time buyers make down payments of less than 20%. You may be able to put as little as 3.5% down but know you will be private mortgage insurance (PMI) on a monthly basis. Also when buying a home you will have other costs such as:
Home inspection (approximately $500)
Appraisal Fee ($400-500)
HOA/Condo Association Fee (TBD)
Taxes & Homeowner’s Insurance (TBD)
Closing Costs (3-5% of home purchase price)
Home Maintenance & Repair (TBD)
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Purge and declutter! Most of us know we own too much stuff. According to the L.A. Times there are 300,000 items in the average American home. Did you know that the average American home has nearly tripled in size in the last 50 years and yet 1 in 10 Americans still rent offsite storage space? As the popular saying goes, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression”.