Lou  Blum

Lou Blum

REALTOR®

License #: SL3594977

Grandiose Real Estate

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Lou  Blum

Lou Blum

REALTOR®

License #: SL3594977

Grandiose Real Estate

Mobile:
917-670-8091
Email Me

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Five Terms Buyers Must Discuss With You Before Signing

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-10-15 12:55

New 2026 research suggests that written buyer agreements have made fees and representation more visible, but commissions themselves have not necessarily fallen. A Zillow survey of 366 U.S. real estate agents found that 89% believe written agreements outlining compensation and services benefit buyers. It also found that 77% said fee negotiation benefits buyers, compared with…

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AI is ready to act. Real estate brokerages decide where it stops

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-10-15 12:54
As AI moves from suggesting the next step to taking it, brokerages need to define where automation ends and human judgment still owns the decision, Ryan Persad writes.

The new consumer journey starts before calling a real estate agent 

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-10-15 12:42
OPINION: Your first contact with a potential real estate client starts long before they reach out to you, whether you know it or not, The Agency President Rainy Hake Austin writes.

Pending Sales Bottom Out as Mortgage Rates Return to 7% Range

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-10-15 12:31

The Iran War continues to weigh heavily on the economy and the housing market, with mortgage rates returning to the 7% range as inflation remains elevated. With rates now peaked at nearly a three-year high, a new report from Redfin found that housing affordability is once again being eroded and home sales are paying the…

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DIY for AI: How One Team Leader Snowballed Data and Trust Into ChatGPT Referrals

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-10-15 12:21

Editor’s note: This is the third of a three-part series on how agents earn recommendations and referrals from AI. Read part one here and part two here. When a prospective buyer or seller asks someone they trust to recommend a real estate agent, you want your name to be the first one mentioned. What happens…

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Coldwell Banker Expands Global Presence With Korea Launch

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-10-15 12:15

Coldwell Banker Real Estate has announced the launch of master franchises Coldwell Banker Korea and Coldwell Banker Commercial Korea, expanding the brand’s international presence. The companies will be led by CEO Myoung-Sik Kim. Based in Seoul’s Gangnam district, Coldwell Banker Korea and Coldwell Banker Commercial Korea will provide residential and commercial real estate services to…

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Rethinking the Agent Team Concept

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-10-15 12:02

The classic idiom, “there is no ‘I’ in team” isn’t part of Phil Sexton’s philosophy. In fact, on his team, the “I”—the individual agent—is everything. Launching his Scottsdale, Arizona-based HomeSmart NEXT team earlier this year, Sexton drew upon his 20 years of technology and real estate experience to create the next evolution of the agent…

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Op-Ed: AI Will Deliver Maximum Exposure. The Aggregators Won’t Survive It

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-10-15 11:51

The environment I’m mini golfing with my kids on a day off when a request comes in from one of my agents. She needs market data to present to a client. After 20 years in this business, I know where the market stands. Years ago, a presentation this big would have taken me hours to…

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Rebecca Thomson to Lead Coldwell Banker’s Learning and Development

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-10-15 11:22

Coldwell Banker has announced the promotion of Rebecca Thomson to Vice President of Professional Development. She will now oversee the professional development and success of tens of thousands of real estate agents across Coldwell Banker Affiliates, Coldwell Banker Realty and Coldwell Banker Commercial. Thomson brings more than 20 years of experience spanning real estate sales,…

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Buy the house, lease the dirt: Inside M. Ryan Gorman’s new affordability venture

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-10-15 08:27
Estately uses land leases to reduce homebuyers' mortgage payments, saving them up to 20 percent on their initial monthly payments.
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I am a distinguished REALTOR® affiliated with Grandiose Real Estate located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Representing homeowners and prospective homeowners in Broward and Palm Beach Counties, I excel in addressing my clients' needs on both the selling and buying side. Recognizing the significant impact of real estate transactions, I strive to provide all clients with a seamless and successful residential real estate experience. My profound insight and active involvement in the communities I serve further enhance the benefits for both sellers and buyers.

I have enjoyed a prolific career spanning over 34 years as a director and senior project manager in the fields of commercial real estate development, construction, and architecture. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated exceptional leadership, management, and interpersonal skills, enabling me to communicate effectively in all work environments. Moreover, my extensive experience has refined my negotiating skills, which are crucial for representing both sellers and buyers.

I offer a registry of professional service providers to assist my clients with both buying and selling needs. This network includes stagers, painters, designers, handymen, and inspectors, ensuring that my clients receive the best possible service throughout their real estate journey. 

Let me move you into something that moves you!

License #: SL3594977

Education: Master of Architecture, Clemson University / B.S. of Architecture, University of Maryland

Specialty: Buying and Selling Single Family Homes, Townhomes, and Condominiums

Area Covered: Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, Pompano Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Boca Raton, and Highland Beach

Languages Spoken: EnglishDesignation: NAR, ABR, AHWD, C2EX