Bad photography in real estate photos drives me CRAZY!!! I don’t care how expensive or inexpensive a home may be – it is the listing Realtor’s duty to tell the client to CLEAN UP before they photograph the home because if they don’t, it is a huge turn off to buyers. I usually give […]
The Secret Life of a St. Petersburg Real Estate Agent: What You DON’T See on TV
Many people don’t realize what all goes into the job of a St. Petersburg Realtor. Frankly, all that is needed to become a Realtor is to pass a 63 hour pre-licensing course (which is mostly law and does not teach you how to sell a house) and then a state exam. For under $1,000 you, […]
Just Listed: 4 bed 3 bath St. Petersburg Waterfront Pool Home
Just listed, 4 bedroom 3 bath waterfront pool home in the private community of Harbor Isle in St. Petersburg, Florida! This home honors its Mid-century modern style and roots. Over $175,000 in recent improvements including a modified open floor plan. This dream kitchen features a large center island with seating and prep area , 48″ […]
9 Unrealistic Buyer Expectations: A Reality Check
As a St. Petersburg Realtor, daily I hear comments like these from Buyers. It’s okay, I try not to sweat it. Many times its a matter of educating first time homebuyers or out-of-state relocation buyers who may not have a knowledge of the local St. Petersburg real estate market. Listen to your Realtor! 1. Buyer: […]
Top 7 Mistakes Buyers Make in a Seller’s Market
Since the upturn of the market, there is a smaller window of opportunity for Buyers to find homes now that we’ve entered a Seller’s Market. Below are 7 tips that a home buyer needs to take into consideration even before the home search begins: 1. Not getting preapproved & having a “Good Faith Estimate”. […]
Pinellas County Real Estate Stats: Prices Creep Up, Inventory Goes Down
Unfortunately our real estate board seems to run about a month behind in releasing statistics. Here it is the end of February – and we finally have January’s stats – yay! But I always think its interesting to see where we are compared to months and years past. The above graph shows our figures in […]
