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GLAMOROUS Type Dean Davidson Kamala Spiral Earrings in either Labradorite or Moonstone, $290; at deandavidson.us.
Anti-aging, anti-sleep crease, anti-bedhead pure silk pillowcase by Slip, $79-$99, at nordstrom.com.
Lenny Niemeyer Asymmetrical One-piece swimsuit in Emerald, $250; at Lenny Niemeyer, Doral, and lennyniemeyer.com.
Steve Madden Rosalyn Embellished Slide Sandal with crystals on a clear strap, $69.95; at nordstrom.com.
Gucci Square Sunglasses with Heart Crystals, $1,160; at luisaviaroma.com.
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Voluspa Pedestal Candle Gift Box Set of 4 (Goji Tarocco Orange, Persimmon & Copal, Baltic Amber, Gilt Pomander & Hinoki), $50; at Bloomingdale’s, Aventura, and bloomingdales.com.
SMEG ‘50s Retro Style Espresso Coffee Machines, $449.95, at nordstrom.com.
Blue Jeans Straw Hat by Lola in natural and indigo, $198; at freepeople.com.
Hermès Giant Avalon blanket in merino wool and cashmere (comes in Ecru/Camel and Ecru/Potiron), $3,525; at hermes.com.
MoMA Design Store Bottle DD vase, $110; at store.moma.org.
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Your Top Pick in Weston Adele Pick offers dependability and experience while adapting to new trends and technologies in real estate.
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or more than two decades, Adele Pick has been one of Weston’s premier realtors. Pick possesses certifications in relocations, negotiations, e-marketing and a myriad of other specialties. She also has cutting-edge electronic and technological assets at her disposal to expedite transactions and provide the best service to her clients, making her a top-three producer in the city of Weston at Coldwell Banker of Weston. She also works with a multilingual team that’s versed in everything from Afrikaans to Spanish, enabling her to connect and interact with an array of cultures and clientele. Pick is an International President Circle Award-winner and back-to-back member of the illustrious Florida 100, the top 100 Coldwell Banker Realtors in all of Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Adele Pick at Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate is located at 2690 Weston Road # 101, Weston. For more information call 954-401-4411 or visit PickTeamHomes.com.
What separates you from other realtors in the area? Having lived in Weston for almost 30 years, I have an advantage of real product knowledge, as prior to being an agent I went through the whole gamut, from renting to buying to selling to building pre-construction. Being an established resident has its advantages, not only from a network aspect, but also by witnessing the growth of the community from its early days I was able to learn every niche in town. I have high expectations from those on my team as I’ve worked tirelessly to earn a stellar reputation, not just amongst our clientele but also amongst other agents; this is important as they enjoy working with us, which helps tremendously in the transaction process. Besides experience and knowledge, I think that the type of attention to detail in our marketing is what differentiates us from others.
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What do you do differently that gives your clients an edge? Over the years, what has set us apart is our tremendous effort and exceptional attention to detail in preparing a home for the market; we spend countless hours making sure that every inch of space is maximized to its fullest potential. We implemented the staging of homes long before it became popular. We also showcase our listings with top-notch photography and were one of the first to start using drone photography on more “average priced” homes in Weston, not just on more luxury properties. Our extensive use of twilight photography is one of our trademarks. As a result, our listings have always stood out online, resulting in capturing the intrigue and interest of prospective buyers. Local people have often told me they know a Pick Team listing just by the quality of our photos.
What clients in particular do you specialize in assisting? While much of our business is representing sellers in the marketing of their homes, we actually do it all, from assisting corporate relocation executives to first-time homes buyers. More frequently now, as many of my peers are becoming empty-nesters, we’re working on the sale of their larger family homes to their new purchases as they embark on the next phase of their lives. The cycle of life continues with kids I knew from pre-school age in Weston now purchasing their own homes, so some of our focus is now also towards the next generation of home buyers—the millennials. A lot of that is done through our marketing on social media. Almost all of our business is personal referral from past clients and we are very grateful for the trust and confidence they’ve placed in us over the years.
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The Best in Weston With a half-century’s worth of real estate experience, no one knows Weston like Rose and Dean Sklar.
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ith over 50 years of combined real estate experience, Rose and Dean Sklar have been the highest-producing real estate agents in Weston for almost a decade. The Sklars earned Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s Highest Achievement Award, back-to-back Society of Excellence awards, and remain the highest sellers in the city of Weston for more than eight years. In addition to his real estate experience, Dean is a Quarter Century Member of PGA. Prior to being a realtor, Rose was a public relations and marketing professional with a degree in Public Relations and Advertising from Rutgers University.
Rose and Dean Sklar at Coldwell Banker is located at 2690 Weston Road Suite 101, Weston. For more information, call 954-298-3626 or visit eastmeetswest.info.
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How do you and your team operate when working with a new client?
What are some challenges your clients often deal with, and how do you solve them?
What separates your team from every other real estate group in South Florida let alone Weston?
RS: We’re heavy listing agents, and the great thing about that is that the buyers come right to us. Because our marketing is so well-orchestrated and consistent, whether you’re a $100,000 or a milliondollar client, you’re getting the same great marketing opportunities all of our clients enjoy. For our buyers, I provide a lot of data and information to ensure they make educated propositions and ensure it’s the best offer possible. We always let our clients know what we’re doing, and we’re always on and working. We let them know what’s going on and guide them through every step of the process. We love the game of real estate, and that’s why we’re so good at what we do.
RS: I get a lot of people coming to us from other agents. Unlike most realtors out there, we’re very direct, we don’t sugarcoat things. We come in and we help them identify their issues and provide the information or guidance they might need to reach their goals. We’ve been doing this a long time, and ultimately, customers that come to us are looking for experience and honesty, and that’s what we provide. One challenge is a lot of sellers can’t see a property through the buyer’s eyes, so we’re very straightforward in that regard. That way, rather than being stubborn, our clients can do what’s best to make the necessary changes to get their property sold. If I tell my client to do something, it’s no different than a doctor telling their patient what’s best for them.
DS: We have a very good network of people that help us, and we get a lot of respect from other agents that like to work with us. We’ve withstood the test of time, personally and professionally. When our clients meet us, they realize that we provide the same great service to everyone, and they can tell that we’re for real. We provide a dynamic that people realize is genuine and positive, and that reflects in the service that we offer. We like to say that everything you’d possibly want from a home is here in Weston, and that’s why we’re so proud of what we do.
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