tampa real estate agent: Pinellas County Housing Market Statistics (For Sale, Under Contract & Sold) – January 2011 - 03/05/11 12:15 PM
For those looking to buy or sell a home, it is always a good idea to know how the real estate market is doing locally. The market can be very different from one county to another, and even one zip code to another.
We are providing the January 2011, Housing Market Statistics for Pinellas County which is just west of Tampa, FL and south of Pasco County along the Gulf of Mexico.
Here are the year over year Housing Market Statistics for Pinellas County for January 2011.
Single Family Homes for Sale: Regular Sales (no short sales or foreclosures) – 3,970 … (0 comments)

tampa real estate agent: 4 Reasons to List Your FSBO with a Tampa Real Estate Agent - 08/10/10 12:52 AM
Going it alone and listing your home as for sale by owner can be exciting at first, but there is a turning point where the prospect of losing money makes it necessary to bring in help. Here are four reasons to change your plan and list your home with a Tampa real estate agent in order to facilitate a sale.
Speed: If your property has been languishing on the market for more than three months, it is no longer fresh. People will avoid it simply because it hasn’t sold. A Tampa real estate agent can give your home wider exposure and … (4 comments)

tampa real estate agent: Buying a Home with a Tampa Real Estate Agent - 07/15/10 01:30 PM
Buying a Home with a Tampa Real Estate Agent
If you have never purchased a home before, you may not yet recognize how crucial it is to acquire the services of a professional Tampa real estate agent.
Buying a home will probably be the most expensive purchase you ever make.  Therefore, you undoubtedly should consider enlisting the help of a REALTOR® who has experience, extensive knowledge of the area and integrity.

Benefits of using a professional Tampa real estate agent
Having your own buyer’s agent to walk you through the entire home buying process saves you a lot of time … (1 comments)

tampa real estate agent: Choosing the Right Tampa Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home - 03/05/10 07:19 AM
Choosing the right Tampa real estate agent for you is a vital task. This is someone who will be inside your home, interacting with your family and working with one of your most valued possessions-your home. You need to find someone you trust to take care of you and give you the best advice. So what should you look for in an agent?

Personality - You need to get along with your REALTOR®. Interview Tampa real estate agents. Get to know them. Do you trust them? Can you ask them questions? Are you comfortable around them? Be honest as you … (0 comments)

tampa real estate agent: The New Tampa Real Estate Agent? - 01/13/10 11:21 PM
Recently, I came across a show on the Bravo network. Three high dollar real estate agents push million dollar deals in the City of Angels, Los Angeles, California. I can't say that it reminds me of when I was a new Tampa real estate agent.
Called Million Dollar Listing, the show is a "docu-series" with three young stars:
Josh Flagg graduated high school in 2004, stepped into high-end residential real estate, made several record sales and became one of Los Angeles’ best agents. Madison Hildebrand graduated from Pepperdine University, sold his first home to a celebrity and now sells homes as … (3 comments)

tampa real estate agent: Picking a Tampa Real Estate Agent - 12/20/09 09:58 AM
Picking a Tampa real estate agent is a big decision. Buying a home isn't something most people do on a regular basis and rarely do they know agents personally or have one on retainer like they may have a lawyer for regular business purposes.
If your job doesn't entail a lot of property transactions you might feel like a fish out of water when looking around for a Tampa real estate agent. Fortunately, deciding on the right one isn't as hard as you might think.
Real Estate Agents Are People Too
That's right; they have the same qualities you would think … (0 comments)

tampa real estate agent: I Admit It – I’m a Biased Tampa Real Estate Agent - 11/04/09 10:00 AM
People have asked me about FSBO (For Sale By Owner).  They want to know whether it's a good idea to use an agent and the answers to many other questions on this topic. I admit it; I'm biased. I am, after all, a Tampa real estate agent.
I'll even go a bit farther and admit that I'm biased about my hometown. As far as I'm concerned, if you're going to buy a house, you should use me as your agent and buy a house in this city. But then, that's what most real estate agents will tell you.
Without the bias, … (0 comments)

tampa real estate agent: 5 Steps to Finding Your Perfect Tampa Real Estate Agent - 10/30/09 04:45 AM
It doesn't matter if you're buying or selling a home, consulting an experienced Tampa real estate agent is a smart move. Here are five steps to finding your perfect agent:
1. Ask about experience
Although many new Tampa real estate agents are good at what they do, ideally, you want to work with an experienced expert. Someone with extensive experience can efficiently get through the process and streamline the fine details.
2. Confirm costs
Before getting in too far, find out if you are both on the same page when it comes to costs. Make sure to outline everything in writing … (1 comments)

tampa real estate agent: Explore the Benefits of Hiring a Full-Time Tampa Real Estate Agent - 10/01/09 12:07 PM
Buying or selling a home has a major impact on many people's lives. So it's important not to leave the task to just anyone.
Take advantage of all the benefits that come with working with a full-time Tampa real estate agent. Since selling or buying a home can be a full-time job, it just makes sense to work with an agent that has a full-time commitment.
A full-time real estate agent can offer:
Lots of experience – If your agent lives and breathes real estate around the clock, then he or she is better equipped to handle the many surprises that … (0 comments)

tampa real estate agent: 3 Tips for Taking Advantage of Your Tampa Real Estate Agent - 09/09/09 11:47 PM
By now, everyone has heard, and understands, the term "down market." It sounds like a really bad thing, doesn't it? However, with the help of your Tampa real estate agent, you can take advantage of the many wonderful bargains to be had. Here are a few tips on how to do just that:
#1. Do Your Research
Right now, you have a great advantage as a buyer. Housing prices are generally lower and sellers are more willing to negotiate. In addition, there are tons of listings available, so you aren't stuck with only two or three choices. This is where … (0 comments)

tampa real estate agent: Your Tampa Real Estate Agent and You - 07/17/09 01:06 PM
As a Tampa real estate agent, I get to meet people from all ends of the spectrum: buyers, sellers, renters, etc. I also come across other agents, and it constantly amazes me at the different outlooks surrounding the real estate profession. Many buyers think sellers and real estate agents are out to stiff them. On the opposite side, many sellers think buyers and agents are out to stiff them. Unfortunately, even some agents think both are out to stiff them.
I know they say "it's a dog eat dog world", but if everybody was truly out to stiff everybody else (rather … (0 comments)

tampa real estate agent: Want the Best Price on New Construction? Bring Your Personal Tampa Real Estate Agent - 06/30/09 12:54 PM
Even with all the homes up for sale, some people just have to have new construction. It's clean, it's new and nobody else has lived in it. Understandable, but a word to the wise. If you go for a newly constructed home, bring your Tampa real estate agent.
Why? Isn't there a site agent on hand to help you? Well, yes... and no. Here are a few good reasons why a personal agent, or buyer's agent, is a good idea:
Conflict of Interests
While the builder has an agent on site, that agent is not working in your best interests. Consider, … (0 comments)

tampa real estate agent: Prepare Before Buying Tampa Real Estate to Get the Best Deals - 05/23/09 09:45 AM
You've finally decided you want to buy a piece of Tampa real estate. What do you do now? Here are a few tips for getting the best deal for your money:
Check Out Your Credit
The first thing you'll want to do is order a copy of your credit report from the three major credit bureaus: Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. Look for inaccuracies in:
Name Address Creditors Late payments Delinquencies
After you've reviewed your credit report and know your credit score, you're ready to make improvements to your report, if your credit score is too low. Send a written "Notice … (0 comments)

tampa real estate agent: When is it Time to List Your Home with a Tampa Real Estate Agent? - 04/21/09 03:23 AM
Going it alone and listing your home as for sale by owner can be exciting at first, but there is a turning point where the prospect of losing money makes it necessary to bring in help. There are several reasons to change your plan and list your home with a Tampa real estate agent in order to facilitate a sale.
Speed
If your property has been languishing on the market for more than three months, it is no longer fresh. People will avoid it simply because it hasn't sold. A Tampa real estate agent can give your home wider exposure and … (0 comments)

tampa real estate agent: A Great Tampa Real Estate Agent Can Help You Find the Best Homes for Sale - 04/06/09 07:51 AM
Finding a home may seem like a simple ordeal. There are ads all over the internet, and your local newspaper probably has pages of listings. So why bother working with a Tampa real estate agent?
Your real estate agent isn't going to help you just find homes for sale; they're going to help you find the perfect home. So what does a Tampa real estate agent know that you don't know, and how can they find the best homes for sale?
Intimate Knowledge
Finding a Tampa real estate agent who specializes in the area where you want to buy is especially … (0 comments)