There are over two million real estate agents in this country. That’s a lot to choose from. Even local markets have an abundance of agents. How to find a real estate agent in Sarasota – the right agent for you, that is – probably seems like a daunting task. But if you know the right questions … Continued
Cloudy title is one of those terms that you don’t hear much about until it happens to you. And when it happens to a buyer or a seller, it can quickly tank a sale right before it’s ready to go through. To protect yourself as either a buyer or a seller, it’s important to understand what … Continued
The answer to the often-asked question “Can a house be sold while it is in probate in Sarasota, Florida Florida?” is “Yes”, but as is true of any home sale, you must adhere carefully to your state’s pertinent rules and regulations. The probate court will monitor every step and all aspects of the sale, and … Continued
Are you an estate representative who needs to liquidate an estate and are wondering how to have an estate sale? While typically held after a loved one has passed and the property has gone through probate, estate sales may be helpful when going through a divorce or other personal transition which requires the disposal of … Continued
Preparing for when a loved one passes will allow you to endure the loss without adding the stress and pressures of dealing with all of the details of an estate. If you’re wealthy, then the alarming tax rate on gits has likely been of concern. Taking action by preplanning for the distribution of an estate … Continued
Probate is simply the process of administering a decedent’s estate. Most of us have heard the stories about how long and headache filled the probate process usually is, and we dread it when we actually have to face it. The reality, though, is that done right, the probate process for a house in Sarasota, Florida can be … Continued
Now seems a particularly good time to buy a house because, first of all, mortgage interest rates are low. In addition, home prices are still increasing (though at a slower pace than previously), so it might be a good idea to buy before prices increase even further. Still, you shouldn’t just rush out and buy … Continued
The doorbell rings, and you’re expecting them, so you put on your best-winning smile and open the door. And there they stand looking slightly nervously uncomfortable, but still with bright, eager hope radiating from their faces – the prospective buyers of the home you’re trying to sell. Things go well for a bit, but then you mention … Continued
Maybe you’ve found a house that you absolutely love . . . but is it really all that great? Its easy – far too easy – to overlook severe shortcomings in a house when there are other things about it that you love. And beyond that, first-time buyers often don’t know what to be on … Continued