School started in Brevard County, Florida last week.   I am lucky enough to be able to walk my grandson to his school just down the street.

One thing I noticed over those first few days – drivers need to slow down.

The time has changed and behavior needs to change as well.  Drivers need to amend their schedules to leave earlier or, at least, slow down and watch out for the little ones.

The same applies to the real estate market.

The number of homes for sale in Brevard County is fewer now than in the past several years.

The average selling price has stopped its free fall and is actually climbing a bit.  We are seeing multiple offer situations with the number of “move in” ready homes being less.

Serious buyers need to change their behavior – offer realistic prices with realistic contingencies.

For many buyers this is not really a change.  They (and their real estate agent) already understand the market.  They are the ones who have done their research.

With this particular change in the real estate market I believe seller behavior requires less modification.

Sellers need to continue to do what they have always done to get the best price for their home.   I call them my three Ps for selling a home -

  1. pricing appropriate for the market,
  2. presentation that highlights the homes strengths including curb appeal, staging, cleaning, de-cluttering, 
  3. promotion that targets the most prospective buyers.

When you are ready to sell your Brevard County, Florida home, call me at 321-693-3850 or email for a free market analysis.

Ready to buy a Florida home?  Call me too!

 

 

 

Gary L. Waters PLLC, Florida licensed real estate agent, Serving Brevard Realty, Merritt Island, Florida serving Florida's Space Coast including the cities and communities of Melbourne, Viera, Rockledge, Suntree, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach and the surrounding region.

 

 

 

 

www.moving2brevard.com

 

 

 

 

Read my blogs Florida Homes for Sale,  Moving to Brevard County, Florida, and  Brevard County Florida Real Estate Information.

 

 
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13 Comments on When the Time Changes, Your Behavior Must Follow Suit…

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Gary - you are right - times have changed and it's a shift in behaviour for all. Regards Dave
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Wow, how time flys.  My children are long out of school and the start of school is the last thing on my mind.  It's great to be able to be around for our grandchildren.  Buyers are getting smarter every day, just like our school children, learning never stops. 

I just got a table saw, and I'm learning how to make things I never thought I could do.  Life is good.
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Gary I like the way you tied the need for drivers to slow down to the reduction in real estate inventory in Brevard County.  I can see the need for buyer to make more realistic offers in order to win.

Have a great week and enjoy your time with that grandson.
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Hi Gary, everything changes, the children are back to school and now people can devote more

time to finding their dream home.

 Contact Gary to find your next home .
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Good advice to be careful when driving. Good to read that there are fewer homes for sale.
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Kenneth - Thanks. Glad to hear you say "life is good."  Very often we never see what we really have...and it is good.

Jennifer - Thanks..have a great NY week!

Irene - Thanks...yes, please contatc me!

Gita - Thanks.
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About time. .we still have 3 weeks to go but I can't wait for my little guy starts riding the bus fro the first time. . 
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Fernando - Three weeks will be here before you know it. Thanks!
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Great advice for buyers and sellers alike. We are seeing the same trends with more multiples an d lower inventory.
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We find that more than a few sellers are still waiting and holding out for those high prices to come back.  They say, "it's just not fair that bla bla down the street got $600,000 for that dump and you tell me mine is worth $250,000".
12:56pm • #10
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Our teachers started today. Kids to follow next week. Fortunately, I live in a small town and am hardly affected by the greatly increased traffic. Whew!
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Great advice.
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Patricia - Thanks!

Chris and Dick - I see them as well. I guess they are OK with paying more later.

Nan - Small town life...nice thing about them is the traffic or lack there of!

Kevin - Thanks!
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