home selling advise: 3 REASONS WHY SOME ORLANDO HOMES DON'T SELL - 03/13/21 04:53 PM
You've heard that Orlando is experiencing a seller's market. There are more people looking for homes than homeowners wanting to sell.
That means every house that's offered will sell quickly and for top dollar, right? No, that isn't the case. Even in a hot seller's market, some homes will remain unsold.
Homes in Orlando fail to sell for 3 primary reasons: The Price The Pictures The Sellers THE PRICE: Buyers want to buy, but they don't want to pay more than market value. Today's buyers are well-informed. They've been looking at homes on line and comparing them perhaps for weeks before … (4 comments)

home selling advise: Should you have your Orlando home inspected prior to listing? - 03/17/20 05:15 AM

Today, many agents are recommending a pre-listing home inspection, for a few good reasons.
A pre-listing inspection:
Gives buyers an added level of confidence over and above the seller’s property condition report  Alerts sellers to problems that can or should be addressed prior to listing  Allows sellers to have repairs made less expensively  Can prevent “escrow fall out”  
First, the confidence. 
When a licensed home inspector attests that prior repairs, additions, etc. were done correctly, or that the systems in the home are in excellent condition, it carries more weight than the homeowner’s assurance. If the inspector finds issues, the seller may either … (5 comments)

home selling advise: Will The Right Paint Color Help Sell Your Home? - 03/09/19 08:48 AM
It might. And the wrong paint color can certainly make it harder for you to sell.
First, look at the exterior. If the paint is in good condition, consider power washing to remove the dust and give it new energy. Can you tell if you need a new coat of paint? If your hand is chalky after swiping the paint, it's definetly time. If a new coat of paint is called for, consdier your choices with three things in mind:
Will this color appeal to the masses?  Does this color “fit” the neighborhood?  Will this color complement the color of my roofing? … (8 comments)

home selling advise: De-cluttering: It’s Not Just For Orlando Home Sellers!... - 09/16/18 10:18 AM

Yes, homeowners who are planning to put their Orlando or Central Florida homes on the market do need to de-clutter as the first step in preparing their homes to be photographed and shown. But those who are thinking of buying soon should also de-clutter, simply because it will make the move far easier and less stressful. When the time comes to move you'll only need to pack those items that you use every day. Whether planning to buy or planning to sell, the key to success is starting early, and not trying to do it all at once. If you wait, the … (3 comments)

home selling advise: Need to sell your Orlando home before you can buy? Avoid this mistake - 01/10/17 06:24 PM
Do you need to sell your home in Orlando before you can buy? If so, you naturally need to know what a new home will cost and whether you'll qualify for the payments. You don't want to let go of your present home only find that you can't purchase a new one! That said, you should do a little looking on line and speak with a mortgage lender before going any further.  Looking on line will give you a good idea of pricing on homes of the size you need in the neighborhoods you want. You'll likely see a wide range, because … (10 comments)

home selling advise: "For Sale by Owner" Homes Sell for 13% Less – Why? - 12/05/15 02:26 AM
You may have heard that homes offered "For sale by owner" sell for 13% less than homes listed with a real estate brokerage. For years we've heard that it was simply a difference in the value of the homes. The feeling was that people with lower priced homes were more likely to want to save the cost of the commission.
Recent research from the National Association of Realtors suggests different reasons. First and probably most significant is that homes listed with agents get extensive Internet coverage while "for sale by owner" homes get little to none. With 92% of home buyers … (3 comments)

home selling advise: Selling a Central Florida home? Remember, clean often forgotten areas - 12/05/15 02:07 AM
When you're living in your Central Florida home while trying to keep it in "Show ready" condition it's easy to focus on the most obvious areas to clean while overlooking others that are equally important. Potential buyers "see" more than do those who live in a home, simply because they haven't seen it thousands of times before. And… they do look up, down, and inside, so be sure to check these details:
Your welcome mat. Your buyers have plenty of time to notice this while their agent gets your door open. Make sure they're looking at a clean mat – or … (3 comments)

home selling advise: If you need to sell your home before you can buy… Avoid this mistake - 12/05/15 01:47 AM
Do you need to sell your home in Central Florida before you can buy? If so, you naturally need to know what a new home will cost and whether you'll qualify for the payments. You don't want to let go of your present home only find that you can't purchase a new one!
That said, you should do a little looking on line and speak with a mortgage lender before going any further. Looking on line will give you a good idea of pricing on homes of the size you need in the neighborhoods you want. You'll likely see a wide range, because … (1 comments)