03rd December 2008
As a Realtor, one of our biggest frustrations is dealing with the unrealistic expectations of a seller. Sellers are notorious for overpricing their homes. The market is saturated with thousands of properties that will never sell without a price adjustmen...
28th September 2007
It’s a given that marketing a home for sale online offers incomparable exposure to the people whose attention you want to catch; buyers and buyer’s agents. Where else can you advertise your home to so many thousands or more, who will see the property ...
28th September 2007
Selling a home by auction can often be a viable alternative to selling in the “conventional” way, particularly during a market slowdown, when there is a glut of unsold inventory, buyers are reluctant to commit, and are few and far between. A house can...
28th September 2007
The Baby Boomers are hitting the age now where they are retiring, whether they have only just retired, are just in the process or have been retired for a short while. Many of them are looking for a place to settle down and enjoy their golden years while s...
28th September 2007
If you’re looking to buy a second home in Florida, you don’t need to look any further than beautiful Sarasota. Here are ten fantastic reasons to make Sarasota your home away from home.It’s America’s Best Small City. The people who live in Sarasota...
28th September 2007
The current real estate slowdown has brought out some of the most unusual buyer incentives we’ve ever seen, from fully paid week-end getaway vacations to brand new cars. When it comes to incentives for buyers, though, the simple fact is that money talks...
28th September 2007
As we all know, you cannot make a second first impression. Consequently, your home must look inviting to prospective buyers from the moment they arrive at your door which makes curb appeal very important.The lawn should be mowed and shrubs trimmed. Inexpe...
24th December 2005
1. Find foreclosures
If you have enough cash you can buy homes at the foreclosure auction. Most areas require you to pay cash the day of the auction. The problem with this strategy is that you might run into title problems and many times you cannot s...
23rd December 2005
Pros of working with second home buyers
Second home buyers are usually in a higher price range. People looking to buy second homes tend to be wealthier individuals and are typically looking for higher priced real estate. This is great since we are c...
20th December 2005
Just peruse through the Sunday newspaper, real estate books or scan various Realtor websites and you will see alot of hype.
Largest Producer!
If we don't sell your home we will buy it!
Your home sold in 39 days or we will sell it for free!
We wi...
20th December 2005
When I meet with sellers about listing their home often times I hear the strategy of setting the initial asking price high and then coming down in price if it does not sell. This is really not a good idea in a traditional real estate market.
Over the l...
19th December 2005
Home owners thinking of selling often times will list their home with the Realtor who does the most advertising. Sellers want to see their property advertised in newspaper, real estate books or on the internet. There is a misconception by the public tha...
29th November 2005
More and more people are turning to the internet to research buying or selling a home. A National Association of Realtors study indicates that 74% of real estate buyers started on the internet. It is easy for home buyers to look at property for sale ove...
25th November 2005
Here are some helpful and realistic tips to buying a home.
Get pre-approved for a mortgage
Getting a mortgage pre-approval will save yourself the grief of looking at homes you can't afford and put you in a better position to make a serious offer whe...
25th November 2005
A summer place in the North Carolina mountains, a winter place in sunny Sarasota, Florida. Wouldn't you like a fabulous retreat in the mountains or near the beach? More and more people are buying second homes for vacation and future retirements.
I sell...
