South County Rentals are difficult to navigate... to say the least!

Looking for a Rental in South County? The rental situation in South County which includes North Kingstown, Narragansett, South Kingstown, Charlestown and the surrounding towns is difficult to navigate to say the least. When looking to buy or sell a home the tools are much more straight forward. All Realtors are members of the State-wide Multiple Listing Service and all of our listings are required to be on the MLS in the best interest of our clients. This way they are exposed to all the other Realtors and easy to find for the public. Sites like www.riliving.com and www.realtor.com are owned by the Realtors and our members share commissions to insure cooperation or "co-opetition" as some call it.


The local rental market has been historically managed by a few firms that have kept their clients exclusive. The State-wide MLS didn't offer a way for Brokers to enter Rentals and there was only a half effort to have them show up on riliving.com To be fair working rentals is a difficult job and the rewards are not as lucrative as Selling Homes. An agent still has to show the property, write a lease, collect fees, etc...and in some cases can be even more time consuming than a real estate transaction. So it is much easier to split up a $10,000 sales fee for a transaction than a $1,000 rental fee. Running a rental office can also be a double-edge sword. On one hand when your client goes to sell you would think they would be loyal to you based on all your hard work handling the rentals, but there can be so many problems that they may have a bad taste in their mouth.

Having said all this the State-wide MLS started to include Rentals as part of it's services in the beginning of 2013. Now just like buying and selling all the rentals will be included on those consumer sites and everyone would have the best exposure possible. At least that was the idea. The truth is that it is not required for MLS members to put the listings in the MLS and many of the firms that do handle rentals have not done so. I think eventually these firms will come to believe that it is in the best interest of the clients but this is just one man's opinion and I don't see it happening anytime soon.

So when someone calls my office I direct them to the many websites that you can find a rental in South County. I am sure this is not a complete list but these are the ones I know of...if you appreciate this information please forward it to some friends and keep Denelle in mind for your Real Estate needs. Thanks, Dale Denelle

ps: The photo included is NOT in South County :)


www.craigslist.org 

www.randallrealtors.com  

www.liladelman.com 

www.annobrienrealty.com

www.durkincottages.com

www.residentialproperties.com

www.vrbo.com

www.beachrentalsri.com

www.homeaway.com

On Patrol...

As I cruise up the coast of Rhode Island on a boat, I can appreciate the perspective this opportuity provides and the gorgeous real estate we have in Narragansett and the surrounding towns. Normally this would signal to me a plethora of real estate opportunites - if that were what I was looking for. But I am not cruising the Bay to shore up business. I am on Patrol.

Since 2008 I have been volunteering with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary; as part of its boat crew patrol I help keep watch over Rhode Island waters for boats in distress. It's a way to get involved with an organization whose sole purpose is to do good. You get to put on a uniform. You get to help people.

It's a huge satisfaction just knowing that I could do something that could potentially save a life. My experience as a leader in South County real estate has prepared me for the fast pace of the Coast Guard.

Everything I've learned in the business world, I've used to help the Auxiliary- As a former Staff Officer I kept members on the same page and organized events. Volunteering with the Coast Guard makes me a little more confident, and it shows my contribution to my community.

And when it comes to my real estate business, my Coast Guard experience helps me stand out to my clients, not to mention the awesome metaphore that Denelle Realtors is "like the Coast Guard." To find out how you may have to watch one of our videos on the subject.

By, Dale Denelle

I will be volunteering at the annual Johnny Cake Festival in West Kingston Saturday and Sunday, October 19th and 20th from 10-5 each day on behalf of the RI Breast Cancer Coalition. The Festival has chosen the RI Breast Cancer Coalition as one of the charities they will be supporting through the sale of johnny cakes over the two day event We are so pleased to be the recipient of these donations and to be able to spread the word about what the RI Breast Cancer Coalition does for men and women in Rhode Island who have been affected by this disease.


I am a 21 year survivor of the disease and have been involved with the organization for many years. The RI Breast Cancer Coalition is an all volunteer organization and a 501c3 non-profit. RIBCC organized in 1992 and has provided resources, education and support to over 20K women and men since. They provide prescription assistance, wigs, prostheses, lymphedema sleeves, and advocate for women on issues like employment, finances, treatment costs. Our mission is to ensure that every woman in RI has access to quality health care, most especially mammography screening and treatment if cancer is diagnosed regardless of her ability to pay. Visit our web site www.BreastCancerRI.org for more information about the organization.


Stop by the festival and say hello and support your community!


Jean Albert

A note from the Founder

A Letter to the Agents of Denelle: We are all so lucky to live in South County and are able to earn a living by being of service to our friends and neighbors. The scarecrows, home tours and farmers' markets all add so much to our quality of life. We are all able to walk our dogs on the beach and enjoy friendships with our fellow neighbors. What a beautiful time of year to enjoy a fall sail on the bay or some apple picking. It makes us all realize how much our wonderful state has to offer. So keep up the great work and let's all be grateful for all that we have... Ron Denelle

ps: Can you pick out the office in the background of this photo?

URI STUDENTS BEING TREATED RIGHT!

Yesterday I was lucky enough to attended the Ribbon-Cutting ceremony of the Anna Fascitelli Fitness and Wellness Center at the University of Rhode Island. My intention today was to write a long winded blog about what the new Fitness and Wellness Center is and will mean to the Students of URI but no one said it better than Paul Knott '14 from the URI Student Senate. I am personally proud to be a 1987 Graduate of this great University. Enjoy the video below.





Also Speaking were Thomas R. Dougan, VP for Student Affairs

Michael Fascitelli '78 -

And Peter Miniati, III '85 Treasurer and VP and Trust Officer for the Washington Trust Company

So Much To Do...

So here we are in beautiful South County in the middle of summer and the fun doesn't stop. Maybe you were at The Balloon Festival last week end at URI, or you may be limbering up for The Blessing of The Fleet Run on Friday next. This is the start of a weekend of entertainment and activities in Narragansett & surrounds.
Did I mention the amazing beaches, miles of golden sands, beaches where you can surf in Matunuck, soak up the sun in South Kingstown or stroll to local restaurants in Narragansett. There are about six weeks to Labor Day so get down here & get out and enjoy South County in the sun.

DO YOU LIKE TO SOCIALIZE? A REAL ESTATE CAREER MAY FEEL MORE LIKE FUN THAN WORK!

Imagine having a flexible career with $100K earning potential that you can train for and get into in only a matter of months. Real estate agents enjoy these benefits and more. No wonder becoming a real estate agent is such a popular choice with career changers.


Real estate agents help people with buying, selling, or leasing homes, buildings, and land. Residential real estate agents specialize in working with homeowners, while commercial real estate agents deal with office space and buildings.

Agents help their clients set selling prices, make offers, and negotiate terms. Real estate agents are paid a fee which is usually a percentage of the sale price of each transaction. The more transactions the more money!

Real estate agents receive satisfaction from finding the perfect new home for their clients, or helping owners sell a home with little hassle and for a great price. If you love people and are rewarded by helping them, you have discovered a career that will allow you to turn your passion into a real way to make a living.

If you like to socialize, working as a real estate agent may not feel like real "work" to you. Much of the career involves meeting people, chatting, and building relationships. Real estate is not a 9-5 job. You'll have the flexibility to set a work schedule that works for you.

You can become a real estate agent right now. You don't need a college degree to buy and sell real estate, and the training for your license is readily available.

There has never been a better time to become a real estate agent. There is always money to be made in real estate, whether the real estate market is hot, cold, or steady. With rising household incomes, low interest rates, and affluent baby boomers looking for an alternative to the stock market, the real estate market experienced unprecedented growth in the past few years. The market is now shifting to a more balanced one, so people who have been waiting to buy are now ready to reenter the market.

A career with Denelle Realtors involves a supportive atmosphere where Team Work is emphasized and integrity is required.

If some of this information rings true for you drop me a line for a chat. Dale Denelle dale@denelle.com 401-783-7777

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PS: YOU DON'T HAVE TO DRESS OR LOOK LIKE THIS TO BE A SUCCESSFUL REALTOR...AFTER ALL I'VE DONE PRETTY WELL :)