This is an actual question I received from one of my first-time home buyers recently. Q: How long does it normally take for a Buyer to find “The One”? Shouldn’t I see at least 30 houses before I pick one, even if I like House #5 that I’ve seen a lot? A: I know, you’ve […]
Ask a Realtor: Why Shouldn’t I Just List with a Flat Fee MLS Service?
Q: I need to sell my home and I’m considering selling For Sale By Owner instead of hiring a Realtor to save myself some money. Couldn’t I just use a Tampa flat fee MLS service to get exposure for my home? That way I can pay 3% to buyer’s agents instead of a full 6%. […]
Bidding Wars are Breaking Out: Is Tampa Bay Becoming a Seller’s Market?
Did you see the front page of today’s Tampa Bay Times? I’ve been saying for awhile that based on the Greater Tampa Association of Realtor’s statistics, we were teetering on a Seller’s Market in many areas of Tampa Bay. According to the numbers, we are now at a 5.4 month’s supply of homes for sale […]
Ask a Realtor: Should I Sell My Home During the Holidays?
Q: I am thinking about listing my home for sale soon, but am wondering if it is better to wait until after the Holidays are over. What’s the best time of year to sell a home in Tampa Bay? A: When you are considering selling a home in Tampa Bay, there are several “busy” times […]
Top 5 Consumer Websites for Real Estate Research
Often we have many buyers we are working with who send us links to properties they’ve found on sites like Trulia and Zillow. No offense to these sites, they are great for some things, but doing current real estate research is not one of them. The sad truth is Trulia and Zillow infrequently update listings, […]
6 Reasons You May Not Want to Counter that Offer
“Can’t we just try?” I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard this from Sellers (and Buyers too!) When selling a Tampa Bay home, you could “try” a counteroffer – but you are taking a risk and there are a few points you should consider first, while attempting to take your emotions out of […]
