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Jean-Luc Andriot explains why autumn is a great time to purchase a luxury home or condo in South Florida.

Fewer competitors

“Just like the seasons, the housing market experiences ebbs and flows,” Jean Luc Andriot says. “In the spring, sellers are hot to get their properties on the market. It’s a more popular time to put a home on the market, and the season is quite busy with home transactions.”

“However,” Jean-Luc adds, “homeowners will often list their home prices too high, which leads to a series of price reductions in the coming months.”

Mix that with families who want to already be settled before the new school year, and you have yourself a less competitive South Florida market, leading to lower prices and higher chance that you’ll end

Boca Raton boasts stunning homes on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, making yacht and boating accommodations readily available to homeowners and vacationers alike. Neighborhoods like Por La Mar, Boca Raton Riviera, and the Yacht and Racquet Club attract hundreds of people to South Florida every year and it's no wonder why - Florida residents get to soak up the sun year-round, both on land and out on the water. 

While the palm tree-lined shores provide an essence that summer is here each week of the year, from June to November, hurricane season is in full swing. South Florida homes, offices and other structures are built with hurricane protections in mind, however, and the region is one of the most well-prepared in the country for tough storms like

The marine market in South Florida is buoyed by an excellent economy and is today back at pre-recession levels. It's a perfect time to explore the region by yacht or sailboat, whether you own one or would rather rent for an afternoon out on the water, and we have just the neighborhoods in mind if you’d like to align your housing needs with a fabulous boating lifestyle.

Boca Raton and the surrounding area provide tremendous ports, marinas and activities fit for the entire family or a relaxing day out solo. Luxury neighborhoods along the coast cater to those who wish to engage in the marine lifestyle right from their homes. Chief among them is Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club – a development set amidst the top tiers in real estate throughout the

You know in your heart that now is the time to buy a luxury home or condominium in South Florida. 

Should I buy or sell my house with or without an agent?

With such a high volume of gizmos and gadgets that allow buyers and sellers to conduct their own real estate transactions, it may seem tempting to proceed without an agent, even in the luxury market. Surely, it is possible to save money going about it by yourself, but it can also end up costing far more than a real estate agent's commission in the longrun. Buying a home is a tremendous financial and emotional process that can be made more efficient with the support of an agent.

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Real estate agents like Jean-Luc Andriot and his team have access to thousands

The Bridges Homes in Delray Beach

Nestled where Boca Raton meets Delray Beach, The Bridges is one of the area’s finest and most spacious communities, with brand new custom homes and a fresh feeling of luxury. After years of meticulously refined planning and development by GL Homes, The Bridges offers distinguished residents waterfront, garden-view and cul-de-sac options in addition to luxurious amenities unique to the community.
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At the center of The Bridges, among beautiful views of the sparkling lakes and luscious landscaping thoughtfully designed for higher-end tastes, lies an opulent 17,000 square foot clubhouse. It boasts a beautiful social hall, catering kitchen, yoga studio, fully

The time is now. 

Are you considering a move to South Florida that extends beyond the “Snowbird” period? As we make our way past Labor Day, many people will be asking themselves that very question and making big decisions now that summer is dwindling. Don't forget it's always summer in South Florida!

Allow Jean-Luc to find you the perfect luxury home in South Florida with some tips on why you should start looking today.

Jean-Luc Will Make Your Path to South Florida Easy We’ve got plenty of resources our website designed to help you find a new home in Boca Raton and the surrounding area! If you're ready to start house hunting, you can search real estate listings now. You can also refer to our Buyer's Guide for helpful tools and buying

Top Tech Ideas for Your Luxury Home

Jean-Luc’s favorite tech products not only create a more convenient, secure, or comfortable environment in your luxury home, but add tremendous value to your property when it’s time to sell. These products allow you to control various facets of your home through your smartphone from anywhere in the world.

 NEST

Nest Labs reinvents unloved but important home products like the thermostat and the smoke alarm. Their designers focus on simple, beautiful and thoughtful everyday hardware that learns to think for itself to suit your needs and can be controlled remotely from your smart phone. Just this summer Nest made sweeping refreshes and redesigns across the entire company’s product line. It consists of the

Deciding on a price for your luxury home

The most important part of selling your luxury condominium or luxury home is ensuring you get the best value for it. Here are some ways Jean-Luc Andriot suggests you can make this possible.

Look at the comps (comparables)

Comparative market analysis reports, or comps, are lists of recently sold homes in your neighborhood that aim to give you a better idea of where to set your price. The first step in determining a price is learning what your home’s fair market value is, and this system provides that data.

• Select comps as close to your home as possible. Compare your home to others in your development that were developed in the same style at around the same time
• Select recent comps, preferably 3

This season, granite is in style, as an increasing number of luxury homeowners are rushing into stores to keep up with the trend. High-income homeowners are not only installing granite in their kitchens, but in their bathrooms, bedrooms and patios as well. 
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“Installing granite is an excellent way to increase the value of your home or condo for sale, especially in South Florida,” said Jean-Luc Andriot. “When people think of this region of the U.S., they think luxury, and that’s exactly what granite gives you.”

Not only is granite luxurious, it’s durable and versatile.

• Scratch, stain,

Home Improvements: Cost vs. Value

Should you renovate your luxury property before you put it on the market?

Preparing your home properly before it is shown can often make or break a sale. As a seller, what you see as a minor problem can be a major turn-off to buyers. Jean-Luc Andriot, of Jean-Luc Andriot Boca Premier Property Group, suggests taking the time and money to repair certain items, but also warns that some repairs are just not worth it.

“Be careful that you choose wisely in the projects you undertake when your goal is to maximize your selling price,” he says. “There are specific things that need to be done to impress qualified buyers. A member of our team will be happy to guide you on what improvements we think will bring you the