Look at it again! It may finally be affordable!

Even if you have to sell your own home first – it is possible. If the price of your dream home dropped in the recent down market, it may be worth to price your own home aggressively, because you can make it up on the other end by making a great deal on your new home.

You just have to be a clever bargainer: put some pressure on the seller of your dream home by refering to similar homes in the neighborhood at lower prices. Check how long the home has been on the market. The longer it was on the market, the more likely the seller will be willing to negotiate.

If you need help with getting this information, just give us a call @ 941.866.1666. We have all the information you need.

Weiss & Weiss International is the international Real Estate Company for Bradenton and Sarasota. Founded by Axel & Bea Weiss we specialize in luxury properties in Bradenton and Sarasota’s most exclusive neighborhoods including Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key and Siesta Key.

Weiss and Weiss International consists of a select group of high performing real estate professionals that achieve exceptional results and who are dedicated to servicing the pinnacle of the luxury home market. We are building the prototype international brokerage company through:

• Highest standard of education requirements for all Associates
• Excellent customer service
• A unique network of affiliated Real Estate companies in Great Britain, Germany and Russia
• A focused and disciplined business approach
• Frequent communication among all Associates
• Efficient operations
• Excellent customer service
• Cutting edge training and coaching
• Unsurpassed market knowledge
• Our global database of buyers and sellers
• Worldwide reputation
• Strategic alliances with complimentary businesses
• Innovative use of technology

We look forward to helping you with all your Real Estate needs.

Axel Weiss, M.B.A.
Lic. Real Estate Broker, Lic. Mortgage Broker

Bea Weiss, J.D.
Lic. Real Estate Consultant, Attorney at Law, Notary Public

Since January 2008 a City of Bradenton sign joins thousands of other hometown, directional and unusual automobile, caution and other signs in the world-famous Fernweh-Park Sign Post Forest in Hof, Germany.

Klaus Beer the founder of the Fernwehpark in Hof, Germany with Axel Weiss

The Sign Post Forest is a tourist attraction in Germany where visitors from all over the world can put different signs on huge poles that have been put up just for this purpose. It’s the largest park of its kind in Europe.

Bradenton resident and Real Estate professional Axel Weiss delivered the sign personally in Hof in January 2008. “I thought when being in France and Germany to promote our beautiful area this would be a perfect fit”, says Axel Weiss.

Axel Weiss from Bradenton donating the City of Bradenton sign to the Fernwehpark

The sign was sponsored by the City of Bradenton and handed over by Mayor Wayne Poston to Axel & Bea Weiss during a City Council meeting in October 2007.

Mayor Wayne Poston of Bradenton with Axel & Bea Weiss

Bradenton residents Axel and Bea Weiss, originally from Germany, fell in love with the Bradenton / Sarasota area many years ago when they came to Bradenton just for vacation. They are involved in the local and international Real Estate business for many years and are busy to promote the Bradenton / Sarasota properties locally and to Europe.

Sun, sand and surf

“Many Europeans are interested in coming to Florida. As soon as they get to know our amenities – they will love them.”, Axel Weiss says. “We have nice little towns, the best beaches and friendly people – and plenty of sunshine. This is what the Germans, Brits and Canadians are looking for.”

This sign of Bradenton now welcomes visitors from all over the world at the Sign Post Forest in Hof/Germany, which is one of only two parks of this kind worldwide. The Initiator of the park Klaus Beer, a documentary filmmaker, founded the park after visiting the Yukon and discovering the famous sign post forest in Watson Lake. He took the idea back to Bavaria and opened the Hofer Fernweh-Park. Together with the additional attraction “Signs of Fame” this multicultural project makes the Sign Post Forest in Hof/Germany unique throughout the world.

Some background information on the “Fernwehpark”:

Since November 9th, 1990, visitors have the possibility to place all kinds of signs in the “Middle point of Europe” at the Hofer Fernweh Park. Over the years people from all over the world brought city signs, directional signs, exotic license plates or caution signs to the Park.

By now, the Fernweh Park has become a favorable meeting place for travelers from all over the world.

When visiting the Fernweh Park you have the possibility to travel the world in thoughts and emotions with only a few steps!

One of the main parts of the Fernweh-Park is the area “Signs of Fame”. Many national and international celebrities from show business, sports and politics have their own “Sign of Fame” in the Fernweh Park. I guess you all know Arnold Schwarzenegger, Denzel Washington, David Copperfield, Roland Emmerich and Boris Becker, just to name a few.

Hand prints of celebrities are presented in a similar manner as it is done in Hollywood.

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If you are interested in donating a sign, please contact us.
We will be glad to arrange the transportation of the sign to Germany -
at no cost to you!

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Link: Fernweh-Park /english

Fernweh-Park (German)

Owners of condominiums now fear, that it will be even harder to find a buyer. With to much inventory on the market it hurts if the board is cutting out a big part of potential buyers.

If you struggle to sell your condo, please pick up your phone and give us a call @ 941.866.1666. We will market your home to our qualified local and international buyers.

Every seller wants to get the best price for his home. But ironically, the best way to do this is not to list your home at an excessively high price! A high listing price will cause some prospective buyers to lose interest before even seeing your property. When the listing price is above market value, the price alone discourages buyers. An overpriced house scares away potential buyers who think they can´t even afford to look.

We will be glad to provide you with a free market analysis of your home to determine the current market value of your home!

Not preparing your home for Sale

It´s a competitive market, and only few buyers are interested in a handyman special. Most buyers are not willing to do extensive repairs and will subtract the cost of the needed repairs from their offering price.

Buyers want an inviting home in move-in condition that shows like a model home. The home needs to be made as presentable and as pleasant as possible when attempting to sell to prospective buyers.

Ask us which renovations pay off and how to bring your home in top showing condition!

Hiring the wrong agent

The agent who is innovative and willing to offer new strategies for attracting home buyers will always outperform the agents who rely on traditional methods.

We offer a wide range of marketing methods. In addition to our outstanding local marketing, we also offer international marketing for our listings!

Not providing proper access to a home

If buyers and their real estate agents don?t have proper access to your home, they won´t see it and won´t make an offer. It´s important for sellers to be flexible in allowing home showings to be scheduled.

Getting involved in home showings

When buyers and their agents are looking at a home, they want to feel comfortable to check things out and discuss features without the homeowner lingering nearby. It´s usually best if the homeowner leaves the home during a showing, or at least remains inconspicuous. And if you have pets, it´s a good idea to not have them in the house during a showing.

Do it yourself

It is not unusual for homeowners to yield to the temptation to try to sell their own home. But to be true: without a professional advisor, you probably won´t sell. Even if you do sell, studies show that “For Sale By Owners” often net less from the sale than sellers who use a real estate agent. A Real Estate Agent does a lot more than most people know from bringing qualified buyers, to keeping things on track to settlement.

Not taking the first offer

Two out of three times the first offer is YOUR best offer!

Call us today to discuss the sale of your home!