Selling your home is one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do because there is so much at stake, especially money. But besides the stress-making high stakes, there’s so much much of it that’s out of your control. And a large part of the process involves simply waiting – waiting for the inspection report, … Continued
Buying and/or selling real estate can be pretty intimidating to most of us. One of the main reasons for this is all the confusing real estate jargon and legal and financial terms involved. So understanding these terms can provide both buyers and sellers some peace of mind. It may even save you not a little … Continued
Technically, all you need is one buyer with the right offer to sell your home. But it’s usually an exercise in futility to just list and wait for that buyer to come along. To be in the driver’s seat as a seller, you need to bring in multiple offers, which typically allow you to be … Continued
We all love the arrival of spring, but spring cleaning… not so much. And, really, it’s not as important as it was in the days before electricity when homes were lit with kerosene lamps and heated with wood or coal. But it still needs to get done – even though you’d rather be outside enjoying … Continued
Though some people take the FSBO route, most home sellers enlist the aid of a real estate agent – and for good reasons. Agents know the local market well, bring to bear negotiating skills, and make the whole selling process much easier. But they come with a price – real estate commissions. And, really, contrary … Continued
Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, it pays to stay abreast of trends in the real estate market. And there are indeed some marked trends to take note of this year. Read on, then, to discover some Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Manatee & Hillsborough County real estate trends to keep your eye on in 2021. … Continued
Selling a home almost always requires more than simply putting it on the market and waiting for a buyer to make an offer. To help you sort out some of the overwhelming mess of tasks and make your home sale a success, here are 5 things you need to fix before selling your house in … Continued
First-time home buyers in Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Manatee & Hillsborough County are almost always at a disadvantage. They are doing something they’ve never done before, and, having no experience with home buying, often wind up making big and costly mistakes. Experienced buyers, however, have been through it all before and know what to be aware … Continued
After spending weeks or maybe months searching for the perfect house, the last thing you want is to find out you can’t buy it after all. There are several mistakes home buyers often make that land them in this situation, most of them financial mistakes. To help you avoid making these mistakes, here are 4 … Continued
Long gone are the days when all you had to do to sell a house was put a sign in the front yard and an ad in the local paper. In today’s tough real estate market, online marketing and advertising are absolutely essential. Still, you have to do more than put your listing on a … Continued