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.

Cara's Stories

Opinion

Get top dollar fast: 10 things sellers need from their agents now

As we transition out of an intense seller's market, agents need to dust off the fundamentals and adapt them to the local market, property types and sellers to give their clients the back-to-basics guidance they need right now

Nov 6

16 luxury buying and selling trends you can't ignore

The way we live, work and play has significantly changed over the past year or so, and these shifts will continue to drive luxury consumer behavior as far as how and where they choose to live. Here are a few trends you need to be ready for

Oct 8

12 listing photo crimes agents should never commit

Paying attention to details will create a successful photoshoot, which will hopefully lead buyers to see what they want and make an offer quickly

Sep 27

Freshening up a listing? 14 ways to boost a home’s buyer appeal

Details matter, especially with how much buyers are shelling out for their dream homes. Here are some must-do prep tasks sellers should do before listing

Sep 14

Opinion

10 myths agents wish their clients didn't believe

When clients latch onto 'facts' they’ve heard, it can be especially frustrating for agents to detangle, debug and find the way forward. Here's how to combat today's biggest myths

Sep 2

Opinion

10 must-do sale preparation tasks — regardless of market

Buyers are stretching their budgets more than ever, and they want the best their money can buy. If sellers want to capitalize on their homesale, they’ll have to put in the work. Here are 10 seller must-do’s and why they matter to buyers

Aug 17

Bidding wars are cooling off: How to prepare for a shift

What happens when the market starts to tilt in buyers' favor? Here's what agents need to be thinking through, preparing for and learning about to better serve their future clients

Aug 3

Opinion

How to couch armchair expert advice

Knowing how to combat misguided viewpoints with vetted knowledge and confidence is vital. Here's how to deal with a few common scenarios

Jul 26