Licensed restaurant for 74 seats. Formerly Coco’s Cantina. Great visibility along US 1. Zoned Sub Urban Commercial which allows for many uses. Currently vacant and easy to show. Also available for lease. Contact me for details. Adjacent parcel (B) also available for $150,000.00. Please note survey as sections A and B. A (approx. 10,000 sq ft.)contains the restaurant and B is a vacant parcel. (Approx. 8,450 sq. ft.) Please note the real estate taxes are for the entire parcel including the mobile home park so are not reflective of what they will be when divided.

There is a lot of hard work that goes into buying or selling a house.
With today’s market and economy, that hard work has become even tougher.

That is exactly why it is critically important that you hire an expert to help you navigate through all the details and negotiations.

Yes, there are lots of Real Estate Agents, but not all of them may be looking out for your best interest. Therefore the first thing you need to do in this process is to find a real estate agent that you can trust, that has experience and importantly has great negotiation skills.

From the experience side of things.

A few things to ask a prospective agent?
How long have you been in Real Estate?
Do you do this full time?
What are your sales stats for the last couple years.
(These may seem like intrusive questions, but any top-producing agent will actually welcome them)

The importance of Negotiation.

Negotiating is probably the most important skill that an agent can possess. The agent could be an excellent salesperson, but without negotiating skills you might not be getting the best deal for your dollar.
A really great agent will listen to the concerns of both the buyer and the seller and then work on something that benefits both parties.
A great negotiator will ask the proper questions to find out exactly what those concerns are, and in addition what each side wants to ultimately accomplish.
The goal being, to turn your transaction into a win-win situation for both parties.

Area knowledge.

An agent should have in-depth knowledge of the area in which the property is located.
From a seller’s perspective, knowing the actual value of the property and how much the sellers could get for it is vital.
From the buyer’s perspective, the agent should know about schools, local amenities and even which local business are in the surrounding area. On the subject of tax rates, building codes, home repairs and insurance costs, an experienced agent can also point out exactly where to get the information.

In conclusion, picking an agent that has the experience and negotiating skills to help with selling or buying a home is an incredibly important step. Be careful to choose a strong partner in your pursuit of either selling or buying.

Article courtesy of Gary Smith.
Gary is a Top producing Real Estate Agent,that specializes in the sale of Commercial Real Estate both in The Keys and the Key West area.

In addition he is the owner of the website www.keywestlifestyle.com designed specifically to help people relocating to the Florida Keys and it’s communities

Former jazz club, this property is now vacant with no structure. Many uses in this zoning district. The first 3 photos show the building before demolition. The city has said a new structure could be constructed on the same footprint. Great location between Duval and Whitehead Streets.

Price: $599,000

Gary Smith
BROKER
Keys Commercial Real
Estate LLC.
P. O. Box 1974
Key West, FL. 33041
Direct – (305) 304-7009
Fax- (305)296-8105
www.keywestlifestyle.com
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Gary Smith, Broker of Keys Commercial Real Estate, LLC announces the addition of Janet Wood as a sales associate for his company. Janet is a lifelong resident of the Florida Keys. Having her real estate license for fifteen years, Janet has sold properties from Ocean Reef to Islamorada and has contacts from Key Largo to Key West.
Janet’s Grandfather owned the original movie theater in Marathon during the fifties and sixties. Janet is an avid boater and is able to give back to her community as a Flotilla Officer, in the Coast Guard Auxiliary in Islamorada. She also serves on the “Voices” board and handles that groups publicity.
In addition to her Real Estate License, Janet is a licensed Interior Designer, with the State of Florida, board of Architecture and Interior Design. Specializing in the unique characteristics of each of our islands, Janet can assist a newcomer with their island match. Please give her a call at 305-395-0241 or email her at Janet@keyscommercialrealestate.net