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.

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

How to avoid 7 contingency issues that can derail your deal

Home sale contingencies come in all shapes and size. Here are some strategies for pushing ahead when they threaten to derail or significantly slow down a transaction

Jun 12

Opinion

How to answer 10 common seller appraisal questions

Educating sellers on the appraisal process helps manage expectations. It gives them a realistic understanding, and it will enable them to navigate the process successfully

May 29

Opinion

Inspection’s over! 7 tips for negotiating repairs, credits and reductions

At this point in the deal, it's in both the buyers' and the sellers' best interest to follow these steps

May 15

Inspection time! 8 questions buyers will surely ask

Be proactive with answers, and you'll save your buyers all the stress and headaches that can happen in the process

May 5

Inspection coming up? An 11-point checklist for your sellers

Do a little legwork and prep ahead of time, and the big day will be a breeze for your clients

May 1

Opinion

7 reasons pre-listing inspections are an absolute must

Just as a buyer needs to do their due diligence, a seller needs to do theirs so that bad judgement calls don’t derail their deal

Apr 17

Opinion

10 real estate deal-killers (and how to handle them)

No matter how proactive you are, real estate deals always hold the potential for unpleasant surprises. Here's how to keep the deal together

Apr 3

12 tips for first-time sellers

Equip your clients to handle the emotional transaction process before they get started

Mar 9

9 negotiation roadblocks that can stall your deal

Whether it is posturing, stalling on purpose or issues that must be resolved, delays in the negotiation process can cause a domino effect for all involved

Mar 6

12 ways agents get on their clients' last nerves

From taking calls during client meetings to being sloppy with contracts, here's why consumers get frustrated with their real estate agents

Feb 20

Opinion

How NOT to negotiate

The worst thing a negotiator can do is create an expectation of how an offer will be received

Feb 6

Opinion

8 home renovations that'll annoy the neighbors

These projects impact everyone in proximity to the home — and their home values, sellability and general mental state

Jan 23