Cara Ameer

Cara Ameer brings a unique perspective to real estate as a bi-coastal agent focusing on the Southern California and Northeast Florida markets with Coldwell Banker. She is an award-winning REALTOR, real estate media commentator, author, columnist, industry thought leader and speaker. Cara enjoys doing real estate commentary in print and on camera and is always at the ready to share her insights on a wide range of topics from insider advice, how to get the best deal when buying and selling, best practices as well as the latest trends and market data. Prior to selling real estate, Cara worked in the legislative and legal arenas including the United States Senate, American Bar Association and corporate legal departments. A real estate transaction can often be a confusing conundrum for the consumer. Cara aims to enlighten, empower and inform every customer she serves and offers straightforward, unfiltered advice so that buyers and sellers can make the best decision possible, armed with the best information and strategies available. She is an out of the box thinker that will develop unique approaches and solutions to every real estate situation. She believes every property tells a story and will develop that story across a variety of mediums when presenting a property for sale. Working in real estate since 2002, Cara has navigated through all cycles of real estate markets from pre to post crash, short sales, foreclosures, depreciating values, buyer's markets, seller's markets, challenging appraisals, difficult property inspections and complex repair issues. She has successfully managed real estate transactions and worked with buyers and sellers through the threat and aftermath of natural disasters, having experienced numerous tropical storms and hurricanes. Cara's diverse background allows for immense professional perspective and insight in handling a diverse range of properties and clientele. Whether it is working with a luxury property, second home, new construction, architecturally and/or historically significant home, investment property, general resale, condominium, townhome or vacant land, Cara has never met a challenge she didn't embrace. She thrives on being a highly responsive resource for those that she serves. She is passionate about attention to detail and takes a hands-on strategic approach to every transaction. Cara thrives on being a connector to people and resources and has developed a vast network of agents with a variety of specialties across the country and leverages the power of this network to the benefit of her customers, no matter where they may be moving to.

6 realities your buyers and sellers should prepare for

It's important to remember that everyone has to live somewhere. Our homes have never been more important to us than right now

Apr 6

Opinion

Want to be an exceptional real estate leader? Adopt these 10 traits

Here are the qualities that transform good leaders to brilliant, compassionate power players in real estate

Mar 3

Opinion

8 things mortgage lenders do that frustrate agents

The most annoying behavior is creating more work for agents without creating a mutually beneficial relationship

Feb 18

Opinion

9 ways buyers sabotage their home purchase

Give your clients a reality check, and prepare them for what it's truly like to buy a home (and actually get the deal done) in your market

Feb 4

Opinion

11 ways to avoid referral roulette

Agent referrals can be incredibly helpful for those on the giving end and those on the receiving end, but they still need to be handled with care

Jan 22

Opinion

7 ways sellers sabotage their home sale

Sometimes sellers need a lesson in what not to do to follow their agent's best advice

Jan 8

5 pricing myths your sellers probably believe

You might want to go over these points with clients at the beginning of a transaction

Dec 10

7 things buyers love to point out in the final walk-through

Don't let last minute snafus crimp your real estate transaction. Anticipate and prepare to ensure walk-throughs are non-events

Nov 26

Opinion

8 real estate myths that need to be busted for good

Consumers believe these falsehoods about the real estate industry — we need to debunk them

Oct 30

10 rules for hosting an open house for another agent

Consistency is key, and the more you put yourself out there, the greater likelihood you will build a roster of prospects to work with

Oct 16

Opinion

More than a house-hunter: The many (many!) roles of an agent

What do agents do to earn their keep? As consumers question agents’ value, it’s worth noting the many (many!) duties agents perform outside of showing, selling and listing homes

Oct 1

Opinion

How to suss out the 'looky-loos' from actual prospects

The ultimate guide to spotting the nosy neighbors, the voyeurs and the users

Sep 18

Location, location, location! 7 creative ways to offset imperfect locale

The view might be flawed, it might be under a highway, but what other prime attributes might attract buyers to a property?

Sep 4

Buyers thinking new build? 10 facts they should know first

While perfection is expected when building a new home, it is important to remember that humans are doing the work and humans aren’t perfect

Aug 21

Opinion

Where's a real estate agent's place in polarized times?

Agents need to lead, inspire and unify in polarized times. We might not all be Rhodes Scholars, but the public looks to us as a stable figure in an often uncertain time in their life

Aug 7

How to crush problematic agent behavior before it kills your deal

Here are 8 coping strategies for dealing with difficult agents working on the other side of the transaction

Jul 31

Why there's no magic pill for lead generation

Agents need to constantly evaluate what forms of prospecting are most efficient when pursuing leads

Jul 24

Opinion

Buyers trying to cut corners? Don’t let them make these 6 mistakes

Save your buyer clients' heartache and hassle by explaining these pitfalls of homebuying

Jul 16

Opinion

7 mistakes your sellers should avoid at all costs

You might want to discuss these common issues upfront with your client to prevent drama

Jul 10

7 myths buyers actually believe

Enhance your working relationships with clients by making sure they understand how the real estate market really works. Read on to find out how

Jun 26

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