Most homeowners in Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Manatee & Hillsborough County, when they decide to sell, have one burning question above others: “How long will it take to sell my house?” On average in the US, it takes a little over two months or about 70 days for a property sale to reach completion, that is, … Continued
Real estate agents do next to nothing and just collect those big commissions, right? Well, no, that’s pretty far from the truth. But it’s what a lot of people think and is a good illustration of the misconceptions that abound about real estate agents. The fact of the matter is that agents do a ton … Continued
Owning a house with other people has a number of marked advantages: the financial burden of bills and repairs can be shared, and the labor of, say, yard work and maintenance is usually spread among multiple owners. But problems can come up when it’s time to sell. While the actual selling process is pretty much … Continued
Buying or selling a home, even in the best of circumstances, is usually a stressful undertaking. And when you do both at the same time, the stress, as well as the attendant anxiety, is only compounded. But there are ways to make the process smoother and reduce the stress – you just have to deploy … Continued
Homeowners all have one thing in common when they decide to sell: they want to get the best price for their properties that they can. The problem, though, is that they often fail to use the strategies that will help them achieve that goal, and they sometimes do things that are actually counterproductive. It takes … Continued
Selling land is both different from and more challenging than selling a house. Pricing is trickier, the target market is different, marketing has to be different, and it often takes longer. If you want to sell your land, you need to understand these differences and know why you need to use an experienced agent. Simply … Continued
Part of buying a new home is anticipating a reasonable timeline and adapting both your expectations and plans to make your move as easy and painless as possible. To help you get to the finish with the least amount of frustration, let’s go over how long it takes for a property to close in Pinellas, … Continued
Gone are the days when home sellers can count on a sale by simply sticking a for-sale sign in the front yard and listing on the MLS. In today’s market, you have to get a lot more creative than that to sell your home quickly and at a good price. Effective marketing is crucial and … Continued
A home is an owner’s most valuable asset, and the purchase of a home is likely the largest financial transaction of a buyer’s life. So no matter what side of the deal you’re on, buyer or seller, you absolutely must know what the home under consideration is actually worth. And the recent explosion in online … Continued
The purchase contract is an essential part of a real estate transaction because it lays out all the pertinent details such as price and terms. In fact, in a well drawn-up purchase contract, every element of the transaction is addressed, from earnest money requirements to well disclosures. The purpose of such a contract is to … Continued