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items: Channel 10 News: South Florida mother beats colon cancer, urges others to listen to their bodies
items: NAR REALTOR News: AI Listed This Miami Home, But an Agent Closed the Deal
items: REALTOR.COM: A Man Used ChatGPT To Sell His Home—but Did It Cost Him a Bidding War and up to $225K in Profit?
items: Barron’s: How Home Buyers Are Using AI for the Property Hunt
items: Seller Trusted ChatGPT. Buyer Hired an Avanti Way Agent. Guess Who Won.
items: Do Off-Market Listings Help or Hurt Home Sellers?
items: 305 Day: Miami Celebrating Miami
items: Miami Is Loud. Cancer Isn’t.
items: Miamism Re-Launch
items: Surfside Real Estate Market Report – February 2026

Channel 10 News: South Florida mother beats colon cancer, urges others to listen to their bodies
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creator: ines
date: 2026-03-29T20:42:00Z
subject: In the News
subject: Local Information
subject: Miamisms
description: You never think it’s you. I didn’t feel sick. I just felt… off. Not sleeping, headaches, nothing obvious. The kind of thing you can easily explain away and keep going. But I didn’t. Local 10 News shared my story, and I’m putting it here for one reason. Don’t delay tests and don’t ignore yourself. You […] The post Channel 10 News: South Florida mother beats colon cancer, urges others to listen to their bodies appeared first on Miamism.
encoded: You never think it’s you. I didn’t feel sick. I just felt… off. Not sleeping, headaches, nothing obvious. The kind of thing you can easily explain away and keep going. But I didn’t. Local 10 News shared my story, and I’m putting it here for one reason. Don’t delay tests and don’t ignore yourself. You know when something isn’t right, even if you can’t explain it. Pay attention. Speak up. Find a doctor who listens. It made all the difference for me. South Florida mother beats colon cancer, urges others to listen to their bodies FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Colorectal cancer isn’t just a concern for older adults anymore. Doctors say cases are rising in younger people, with about 1 in 5 diagnoses now occurring in patients under 55. For 55-year-old Ines Hegedus-Garcia, the diagnosis came after she noticed subtle changes in her health. The South Florida realtor and mother of three said she began feeling “a little off.” “I started not sleeping, I started getting headaches, I just wasn’t feeling right,” she said. Instead of brushing it off, Hegedus-Garcia went to see Dr. Nabeel Khan, an internal medicine physician with Mount Sinai Medical Center. “When I showed up, it was the most unusual thing in the world. He was looking at me in the eye and listening,” she said. “And I find that to be so unusual in today’s medical field.” Khan said that kind of communication is critical, especially when symptoms aren’t obvious. “Patients really do know their own bodies,” Khan said. “If they are complaining about vague symptoms, it’s important to really listen and try to evaluate and investigate to see what’s going on.” Even though her initial blood work came back normal, Khan ordered additional cancer screenings, including a colonoscopy. That test revealed colon cancer. Because it was caught early, doctors were able to remove the cancer surgically. Hegedus-Garcia did not need chemotherapy or radiation. Now cancer-free, she’s back to her active lifestyle — including kickboxing. “I feel fantast…

NAR REALTOR News: AI Listed This Miami Home, But an Agent Closed the Deal
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creator: ines
date: 2026-03-28T20:24:00Z
subject: For REALTORS
subject: In the News
subject: Local Information
description: Here’s a post by the National Association of REALTORS® for their NAR REALTOR® News magazine. They reached out to interview me on the story, and it was important to include the actual buyer’s agent, Elinor, one of my amazing agents at Avanti Way East Miami who specializes in the Cooper City area, to make sure […] The post NAR REALTOR News: AI Listed This Miami Home, But an Agent Closed the Deal appeared first on Miamism.
encoded: Here’s a post by the National Association of REALTORS® for their NAR REALTOR® News magazine. They reached out to interview me on the story, and it was important to include the actual buyer’s agent, Elinor, one of my amazing agents at Avanti Way East Miami who specializes in the Cooper City area, to make sure the perspective came directly from the source. This piece walks through what really happened inside the transaction, from how the property was perceived in person, to the nuances that don’t show up in AI tools, to the role Elinor played in guiding the process from contract to closing. It’s a great reminder that while technology can support the process, real estate still comes down to experience, judgment, and being present when it matters most. AI Listed This Miami Home, But an Agent Closed the Deal March 27, 2026 – by Nicole Slaughter Graham A South Florida seller used ChatGPT to list his home, but gaps in pricing, presentation and process left a buyer’s agent guiding the deal. Elinor Solomonoviz, left, and Ines Hegedus-Garcia of Avanti Way Realty in South Florida A story out of Miami is making the rounds about a homeowner who used ChatGPT to sell his house instead of hiring a real estate agent. The story notes that the seller says the process “exceeded expectations” and went smoothly. But the agent on the opposite side of the transaction, and her broker, noticed that some key details were missing from the narrative. The buyer’s agent, Elinor Solomonoviz, and her broker, Ines Hegedus-Garcia, noted that AI missed key market nuances that likely cost the seller money. Solomonoviz, who wasn’t representing the seller, then became the person guiding the transaction forward for both sides. Solomonoviz is an agent and Hegedus-Garcia is managing partner and branch leader with Avanti Way Realty, with multiple offices in the Miami area. What AI Didn’t See Solomonoviz recalls viewing the listing for the home and telling her buyer that some upgrades were likely needed but t…

REALTOR.COM: A Man Used ChatGPT To Sell His Home—but Did It Cost Him a Bidding War and up to $225K in Profit?
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creator: ines
date: 2026-03-24T18:28:14Z
subject: In the News
description: You’ve probably seen the headlines and my blog post about the Florida man who used ChatGPT to sell his home. This piece by Realtor.com does a great job of getting beyond the hype and looking at what actually happened inside the transaction. Thank you to Allaire Conte for taking the time to dig into both […] The post REALTOR.COM: A Man Used ChatGPT To Sell His Home—but Did It Cost Him a Bidding War and up to $225K in Profit? appeared first on Miamism.
encoded: You’ve probably seen the headlines and my blog post about the Florida man who used ChatGPT to sell his home. This piece by Realtor.com does a great job of getting beyond the hype and looking at what actually happened inside the transaction. Thank you to Allaire Conte for taking the time to dig into both sides of the story. The question isn’t whether AI can help you sell a home. It can. The real question is whether it helps you maximize the outcome. This article looks at what happens once offers come in, how leverage is created or missed, and what it takes to navigate a deal from contract to closing. That’s where the difference shows up. AI can support the process. It doesn’t replace strategy, negotiation, or judgment. And that’s the part that matters. REALTORS need to prove their value now more than ever. Consumers will use artificial intelligence, and our role is to embrace it and make sure it leads to better decisions, not just faster ones. A Man Used ChatGPT To Sell His Home—but Did It Cost Him a Bidding War and up to $225K in Profit? By Allaire Conte – March 23, 2026 Robert Levine recently closed on the sale of his four-bedroom three-bathroom home in Cooper City, FL, for $954,800. But instead of thanking a real estate agent, he thanked ChatGPT. Levine says the chatbot helped him list the property, draw five offers after only 15 showings, and close for $100,000 over what other agents had told him his home was worth. The story, first reported by Fortune, quickly became a flashpoint in the broader powder keg debate over whether AI tools like ChatGPT can replace the work of everyone from humble writers to highly specialized professions like lawyers—and now real estate professionals. But according to Ines Hegedus-Garcia, managing partner at Avanti Way East Miami, where the buyer’s agent works, the viral takeaway may be too simple. In her view, the sale shows that while ChatGPT may have helped Levine get to market, it didn’t help him fully capitalize on a multioffer s…

Barron’s: How Home Buyers Are Using AI for the Property Hunt
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creator: ines
date: 2026-03-23T20:59:00Z
subject: In the News
description: I was interviewed by Barron’s about how buyers are using AI in their home search, which lines up exactly with what we’re seeing on the ground. If you’re using chat gpt or any other AI platform before reaching out, you’re doing it right. You’re coming in informed, with questions, with opinions. That makes this process […] The post Barron’s: How Home Buyers Are Using AI for the Property Hunt appeared first on Miamism.
encoded: I was interviewed by Barron’s about how buyers are using AI in their home search, which lines up exactly with what we’re seeing on the ground. If you’re using chat gpt or any other AI platform before reaching out, you’re doing it right. You’re coming in informed, with questions, with opinions. That makes this process sharper, not harder. Now the reality check. AI is quick, confident, and very convincing. It also doesn’t know what’s actually happening in real time. It doesn’t see the nuance in a building, a block, or a seller’s situation. And it will absolutely back up whatever angle you feed it. That’s where things can go sideways. Use it as a starting point. It’s a good one. Then bring it to us. We’ll tell you what holds up, what doesn’t, and what actually matters before you make a decision. How Home Buyers Are Using AI for the Property Hunt March 22, 2026 – By Shaina Mishkin Key Points 82% of U.S. adults surveyed by Realtor.com used AI platforms for real estate insights, indicating a significant shift in property shopping. AI assists home buyers and sellers by narrowing options, estimating mortgage payments and visualizing improvements. AI in real estate can provide incorrect or biased information, potentially misrepresenting data and impacting high-value transactions. Artificial intelligence is opening new avenues of information to home buyers, sellers, and renters. It’s changing the way people shop for real estate—for better or worse. Consumer use of AI will shape more deals as the use of large-language model platforms such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini become common. In a survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, Realtor.com found that 82% of respondents used AI platforms for real estate insights. The majority of those surveyed said it was a positive use of their time. (News Corp, which owns Barron’s, also runs Realtor.com through its Move subsidiary.) The platforms are the latest in a long line of digital tools the general public can now use in a home search or s…

Seller Trusted ChatGPT. Buyer Hired an Avanti Way Agent. Guess Who Won.
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creator: ines
date: 2026-03-20T19:27:33Z
subject: Local Information
description: Florida man uses ChatGPT to sell his Cooper City home This was all over the news last week and there’s a great twist the news didn’t tell you. The buyer won. Here’s what really happened. Everyone’s talking about the seller who used ChatGPT to sell his house, and to be clear, ChatGPT did exactly what […] The post Seller Trusted ChatGPT. Buyer Hired an Avanti Way Agent. Guess Who Won. appeared first on Miamism.
encoded: Florida man uses ChatGPT to sell his Cooper City home This was all over the news last week and there’s a great twist the news didn’t tell you. The buyer won. Here’s what really happened. Everyone’s talking about the seller who used ChatGPT to sell his house, and to be clear, ChatGPT did exactly what it’s supposed to do. It helped him get the property listed, write a description, and move through the steps of a real estate transaction. From an execution standpoint, it worked. But real estate isn’t just execution. What the listing didn’t show On the other side of that transaction was a buyer represented by Elinor Solomonoviz, one of my agents at Avanti Way East Miami. She knows that market well, and the moment she saw the listing, something didn’t add up. The photos made the home feel like a fixer when it wasn’t. The property actually had a larger lot, a pool, upgrades, and was in better condition than the average home in the area. It was a strong house, it just wasn’t positioned like one, and the pricing confirmed it. The pricing gap no one is talking about Looking at the comps, the property appears to have been underlisted by roughly $50 to $100 per square foot. On the higher end, that’s close to a $250,000 gap before negotiations even began. The seller mentioned getting five offers in the first 72 hours. That wasn’t just demand, that was opportunity. Strategy vs. reaction Elinor didn’t chase the noise. She moved with intention. She worked within her buyer’s timeline, moved quickly, and secured the deal before anything could shift. No emotion, no urgency for the sake of urgency, just strategy. That’s where the difference started to show. The part AI doesn’t handle As the transaction moved forward, the seller began leaning on Elinor more and more. Questions about contracts, timelines, disclosures, inspection periods, and next steps kept coming, not once or twice, but consistently, including evenings and late hours. During inspections, the questions continued. At the …

Do Off-Market Listings Help or Hurt Home Sellers?
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creator: ines
date: 2026-03-06T13:00:00Z
subject: Local Information
subject: Luxury
subject: News
description: Summary Exclusive or off-market listings may sound appealing, but limiting exposure can reduce buyer competition. In real estate, broad MLS exposure helps sellers reach the largest pool of buyers, increasing the likelihood of stronger offers and better pricing. What Does “Exclusivity” Mean in Real Estate? Webster definition:Exclusivity (noun): the quality or state of being exclusive; […] The post Do Off-Market Listings Help or Hurt Home Sellers? appeared first on Miamism.
encoded: Summary Exclusive or off-market listings may sound appealing, but limiting exposure can reduce buyer competition. In real estate, broad MLS exposure helps sellers reach the largest pool of buyers, increasing the likelihood of stronger offers and better pricing. What Does “Exclusivity” Mean in Real Estate? Webster definition: Exclusivity (noun): the quality or state of being exclusive; limited to a single individual, group, or category. Exclusivity is a seductive word. Luxury brands use it. Private clubs use it. Invite only events, members only spaces, VIP access. The message is simple: if something is exclusive, it must be valuable. But in real estate, exclusivity does not work the same way. When a seller markets a property “exclusively” to a limited audience, what they are literally doing is excluding the rest of the market. And the market is not a small room. It is thousands of potential buyers, hundreds of agents representing those buyers, and an entire ecosystem designed to create visibility around available properties. Why Competition Drives Home Prices Healthy real estate markets function on competition. The more people who know about a property, the more potential buyers you create. The more buyers you create, the more competition forms. And competition is what ultimately moves price. In real estate, exclusivity in marketing does not create value. Exposure and competition do. This is why visibility matters. When a property is placed in the MLS, it becomes visible to thousands of agents and their buyers. It appears across major real estate platforms and reaches people actively searching for homes. Sometimes that demand shows up quietly, and sometimes it shows up as multiple offers. Either way, the seller benefits from allowing the market to do what markets are designed to do. What “Off-Market” Really Means Words like exclusive, off-market, private listing, and quiet marketing sound powerful. They suggest prestige, scarcity, or access to something special. But …

305 Day: Miami Celebrating Miami
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creator: ines
date: 2026-03-05T20:51:59Z
subject: Miamisms
description: March 5th has quietly become one of Miami’s most unofficial official holidays. Around here, the number 305 isn’t just an area code. It’s shorthand for the culture, the attitude, and the rhythm of the city. 305 Day started gaining traction in the early 2010s as locals began using March 5th to celebrate everything that makes […] The post 305 Day: Miami Celebrating Miami appeared first on Miamism.
encoded: March 5th has quietly become one of Miami’s most unofficial official holidays. Around here, the number 305 isn’t just an area code. It’s shorthand for the culture, the attitude, and the rhythm of the city. 305 Day started gaining traction in the early 2010s as locals began using March 5th to celebrate everything that makes Miami, Miami. Restaurants run specials, brands create campaigns, musicians drop tracks, and social media fills up with palm trees, cafecitos, and a lot of pride for the city. Over the years, several platforms and events have built entire activations around the date. It’s become a day where the city leans into its identity and reminds everyone that Miami isn’t just a place on the map. It’s a personality. But here’s the funny part. For some of us, every day has been 305 Day for a long time. At miamism, celebrating Miami isn’t something we turn on once a year. We’ve been doing it for years. Architecture, neighborhoods, real estate, lifestyle, culture, the water, the history, the quirks that only locals understand. That’s the lens we’ve always used to look at this city. Because miamism isn’t just a brand. It’s Miami’s way of life. And if there’s a day that captures that spirit, it’s March 5th. So today the whole city joins in. Very 305. The post 305 Day: Miami Celebrating Miami appeared first on Miamism.

Miami Is Loud. Cancer Isn’t.
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creator: ines
date: 2026-03-01T16:54:51Z
subject: Miamisms
subject: News
subject: cancer awareness
description: March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Not exactly influencer content. Not aesthetic. No one is building a brand around colonoscopies. But it is the month dedicated to a test that quietly saves lives, even though most of us would rather reorganize our entire calendar than schedule it. So let’s talk about it. We are all […] The post Miami Is Loud. Cancer Isn’t. appeared first on Miamism.
encoded: March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Not exactly influencer content. Not aesthetic. No one is building a brand around colonoscopies. But it is the month dedicated to a test that quietly saves lives, even though most of us would rather reorganize our entire calendar than schedule it. So let’s talk about it. We are all very good at postponing health tests. Not because we are irresponsible, but because we are busy, productive, functioning humans. If nothing feels urgent, it slides. There is always a deal to negotiate, a meeting to attend, a trip to plan, a family obligation to handle. We tell ourselves we will take care of it after this quarter, after summer, after things slow down. And we continue delaying. And let’s face it, colonoscopies come with an extra layer of resistance. The prep is brutal. No one looks forward to voluntarily spending a day on a toilet. Here is what matters in my case. I did not postpone mine. I had my first colonoscopy and was told to come back in ten years, so I was on schedule and doing exactly what I was supposed to do. But I was not feeling one hundred percent. There was nothing dramatic and nothing digestive, I just did not feel fully like myself, and that was enough for my primary doctor to recommend repeating it two years earlier than planned. It felt unnecessary at the time because I was fully functioning, working, leading, living my life, and cancer was nowhere on my radar. That colonoscopy found cancer. Not a scare. Not a precaution. Cancer. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="982" height="737" src="https://miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Facetune_01-03-2026-10-59-13.heic.jpg" alt="Ines' colectomy surgery, April 30 2025" class="wp-image-43285" srcset="https://miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Facetune_01-03-2026-10-59-13.heic.jpg 982w, https://miamism.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Facetune_01-03-2026-10-59-13.heic-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px" /> If my doctor had not push…

Miamism Re-Launch
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creator: ines
date: 2026-02-27T18:54:11Z
subject: Local Information
subject: Miamisms
subject: News
description: Miamism just got a refresh. Cleaner. Simpler. Easier to move through. But this felt like the right moment to remind you what Miamism actually is. An ism is a philosophy. A way of thinking. A way of life. Miamism is Miami’s Way of Life, viewed through a real estate lens. It’s architecture that tells a […] The post Miamism Re-Launch appeared first on Miamism.
encoded: Miamism just got a refresh. Cleaner. Simpler. Easier to move through. But this felt like the right moment to remind you what Miamism actually is. An ism is a philosophy. A way of thinking. A way of life. Miamism is Miami’s Way of Life, viewed through a real estate lens. It’s architecture that tells a story. Neighborhood nuance that most people miss. Market context without the noise. It’s lifestyle, design, history, water, culture, and yes, property values, all tied together. Miami is not one market. It’s dozens of micro markets, each with its own rhythm. One block can feel completely different from the next. If you live here, you know. If you’re moving here, you need to know. Miamism is about seeing beyond square footage and into experience. The new site reflects that philosophy better. Less clutter. Clearer navigation. More intention. Same voice. Same perspective. Just sharper. The post Miamism Re-Launch appeared first on Miamism.

Surfside Real Estate Market Report – February 2026
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creator: ines
date: 2026-02-27T08:00:00Z
subject: Market Reports
description: Surfside Home Prices, Inventory, Days on Market and 12-Month Trends Data through February 2026 | Rolling 12-Month Residential Analysis Surfside Market Summary – February 2026 This reflects the most recent 12 months of Surfside real estate activity through February 2026. What Is Happening in the Surfside Real Estate Market? The defining characteristic of the Surfside […] The post Surfside Real Estate Market Report – February 2026 appeared first on Miamism.
encoded: Surfside Home Prices, Inventory, Days on Market and 12-Month Trends Data through February 2026 | Rolling 12-Month Residential Analysis Surfside Market Summary – February 2026 Average closed home price: $2,600,000 Average active listing price: $5,400,000 Closed price per square foot: $1,150 Active price per square foot: $1,331 Average negotiation: 9 percent below asking Closed sales past 12 months: 37 Active listings: 29 Total households: 3,171 Annual turnover rate: 1.2 percent Average days on market (closed): 155 days Average days on market (active): 139 days Total sales volume: $96.9 million This reflects the most recent 12 months of Surfside real estate activity through February 2026. What Is Happening in the Surfside Real Estate Market? The defining characteristic of the Surfside real estate market right now is the pricing spread. Active listings are averaging $5.4M. Closed sales are averaging $2.6M. That is a 107 percent difference between asking prices and recent executed transactions. On a price per square foot basis, sellers are asking $1,331 while buyers are closing closer to $1,150. This is a luxury coastal market recalibrating. Homes positioned in line with recent comparable sales are trading. Properties priced aspirationally are extending their days on market. Is Surfside a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market? Current conditions lean toward buyers. A 9 percent average discount indicates meaningful negotiation power. At the same time, low inventory and limited turnover prevent dramatic price corrections. This is not a distressed market. It is a selective luxury environment where pricing alignment determines leverage. How Active Is the Surfside Housing Market? Over the past 12 months, 37 properties closed across 3,171 households. That equals a 1.2 percent annual turnover rate. There are currently 29 active listings. Surfside operates with extremely low velocity. Owners tend to hold properties long term, and transaction volume reflects that behavior. Liquidity exists…