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We’re in the middle of spring and turning the corner for summer. With each new season it’s important to keep up with the ever-changing real estate industry. As the market continues to rise you’ll want to be ahead of the curve. Follow these 4 tips to getting your listings sold in the spring market.
The changes that your local market goes through will directly impact your business. Know what changes are taking place and how they will impact your clients. They will include pricing trends and traffic changes of potential buyers.
Always keep up with your local advertising. Target your listings for each property to help your client’s homes get in front of the right people.
Stay organized that keep on track. Be sure to make all of your appointments and schedule follow up calls. Take full advantage of the current market for both your and your client’s sake. Don’t let busy work keep you from the task at hand.
To reiterate #2, reach out to local buyers! Get your brand out there with the help of newspapers and signage. The more you can get the word out about your listings to local buyers the quicker you’ll be able to help your sellers move on.
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Take a tour inside 2013’s most expensive home on the market that had recently been dropped from $190 million to $140 million. The property is 50 acres and includes its own private island.
As the weekend approaches and you’re getting geared up to visit some open houses remember this tip: walk around the outside of the house. Sometimes buyers get so focused on the inside of a home that they forget how important it is to give the outside a once-over.
Don’t be afraid to take the initiative and walk the entire perimeter. Does the paint look fresh? Is there any chipping along the edge of the house? Does the roof look well taken care of? Are there gutters and have they been doing their job?
While you’re outside keep your eyes and ears on high alert. Remember that neighbors and nearby traffic come with the house. Do you have the privacy that you want? Are there any disruptive sounds that would regularly be bothersome to you?
Asking yourself the questions will help you determine if a home has the outdoor appeal that you’re looking for.
Happy hunting!
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Just because you’re on a tight budget doesn’t mean you can’t give your home a facelift. There are many cost-effective ways to give your home a fresh look and make minor improvements. These 5 home improvement tips will give you the tools you need.
1. New Paint
A new coat of paint is the most cost-effective way to transform the look of your home. Before you pick a color visit your local paint store and purchase inexpensive samples. Painting samples on a wall will save you money in the long run by helping you pick the perfect color the first time.
2. New Hardware
After you’ve freshly painted the inside and outside of your home it’s time to update the hardware. This includes outdoor light fixtures, the handles and knobs on your kitchen cabinets and doorknobs and door stoppers. Purchasing new hardware is much less expensive than replacing cabinets.
3. Pressure Washing
Over time houses built up a layer of dirt and grime. Pressure washing the outside of your home, your sidewalk and driveway, will make your house look much cleaner and well-kept. Instead of purchasing an expensive pressure washer you can rent one from your local hardware store.
4. New Landscaping
There are many ways to cut costs when updating your landscaping. First, you can do the work yourself and secondly you can plant plants that will survive your area’s harsh weather. Choose plants that won’t have to be replaced year after year and instead of mulch consider using pine needles.
5. A Little Something Extra
If you have some money left over do a little something extra for yourself. Consider building a patio in the backyard or replacing your old kitchen appliances. These things can be done little by little so as not to break the bank.
According to MSN.com Florida is top 10 in a list of states that are going to be some of the most popular housing markets in the near future. This is a promising prediction for the sunshine state.
The city with the biggest price increase for homes in 2014 is Panama City and in the next four years the price increase is estimated to be over 26%. Currently median prices are just over $150,000.
2014 has already been an overall great year for the Florida housing market. This is thanks in part to record low mortgage rates and high mortgage affordability. There has been a strong growth in home prices which has leveled out the playing field for buyers and sellers. The strengthening job market has also helped increase home values.
Florida’s cities with the largest price increases include Alachua, Bonita Springs, Stuart, Panama City (as we mentioned already) and Bartow Florida. The most dramatic decreases in listing prices took place in Edgewater, North Fort Myers, High Springs, Lake Mary and Melrose Florida. The most expensive markets in Florida are Miami, Coral Gables, Captivia, Longboat Key and Pinecrest while the least expensive markets are in Holiday, Port Rickey, Belleview, Lehigh Acres and Deltona.
Whether you’re a buyer, seller or investor today’s market is in your favor. While the prices are steady and the mortgage rates are low get out there and explore what’s on the market!
Selling your home is a big decision which is why many people go back and forth about putting their house on the market. There are pros and cons to staying in your home or putting it on the market, so let’s take a look at them.
3 Reasons to Stay
1. If it isn’t affordable to move. There’s nothing wrong with wanting a change of scenery, but be careful not to spread your finances too thin. When you finally make a move you need to be able to financially support it.
2. If renovations could make you love your home again. Renovating your home can give you a fresh start and help you fall back in love with your house. Renovations don’t have to be extensive and costly. New paint, new kitchen cabinets, updated appliances and brand new hardware can really transform a space.
3. If your family is nearly grown. Raising teenagers in a tight space has its challenges, but if your kids are about to move out and make you an empty nester it can be best to hang in there until they’ve move away. As cramped as things are right now you’ll soon have more space to spread out.
3 Reasons to Go
1. If you’re ready for a long awaited change. It’s not uncommon to fall out of love with your home and the neighborhood you love in. Our tastes and needs change over time. Living in an area that you don’t love can be very dissatisfying, so if you’re ready for a change go for it!
2. If your home is overcrowded. If your family has outgrown your home and sharing you tight space is causing friction it’s time to go house hunting.
3. If there are bigger and better opportunities for you somewhere else. If you’re ready for a big life change and you don’t feel like you’re going to find it where you currently live take the leap and relocate.
Are you ready to put your home on the market, but need to do some painting before it’s move-in ready? Follow these helpful tips for a flawless finish the first time.
