lakeland fl short sale agents: Tips In Transitioning Into an Active Adult Community - 07/10/14 11:07 PM
Buyers of Sandpiper Lakeland Homes for Sale: Tips In Transitioning Into an Active Adult Community 
 
Buyers of Sandpiper Lakeland homes for sale: Tips in transitioning into an active adult community
 
From selling your old home to settling into your new Sandpiper Lakeland home, there’s a lot of adjustments when moving into an active adult community for the first time.
 
Though you are looking forward to the benefits in living in a community like Sandpiper Lakeland Fl, the process of moving and adjusting can be demanding if  you are not prepared.
 
 
 
Here are some tips to help you have … (5 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: Look for in a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl Home For Sale? (Part 2 of 2) - 07/09/14 12:43 AM
What Do Retirees Look for in a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl Home For Sale?
(Part 2 of 2)

What do retirees look for in a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl home for sale?
In the previous article (Part 1), we talked about why retirees prefer to move to Florida and what they are looking for in a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl home for sale’s interiors.
Now we will talk about what 55+ buyers are looking for when it comes to a home’s exterior and the neighborhood they will be moving into:
1. Low maintenance exterior. Options that are popular with retirees include stucco … (1 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: What Do Retirees Look for in a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl Home For Sale? - 07/02/14 11:01 PM
What Do Retirees Look for in a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl Home For Sale?
(Part 1 of 2)

What do retirees look for in a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl home for sale?
Retirees who are planning to relocate to Sandpiper Lakeland Fl are looking for specific things in their new homes and neighborhood.
As a seller of a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl home for sale, it is important for you to know their reasons and motivations for buying and what they want in a home so you can make a fast sale.
Why do they want to move to Sandpiper Lakeland Fl?
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lakeland fl short sale agents: 4th of July Celebrations for Carillon Lakes Homeowners - 07/01/14 01:55 AM
4th of July Celebrations for Carillon Lakes Homeowners
 

If you are living in or have recently purchased a Carillon Lakes home and are making plans for celebrating the 4th of July with loved ones, here are some suggestions on how you could celebrate Independence Day in and around Lakeland Fl:
 
4th of July Celebration hosted by the Lakeland Flying Tigers - 5:00PM
Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
 
Purchase tickets in advance to get the best seats and avoid long lines. Tickets are available by calling the Flying Tigers at  (863) 686-8075 … (2 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: Lakeland FL Home For Sale | 115 Palencia Pl, Lakeland, FL 33803 - 06/25/14 04:27 AM
Lakeland FL Home for Sale | 115 Palencia Pl, Lakeland, FL 33803



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lakeland fl short sale agents: Top 6 Tips To Cool Your Lakeland Fl Home For Sale This Summer - 06/23/14 11:45 PM
Top 6 Tips To Cool Your Lakeland Fl Home For Sale This Summer Even Without AC
 
Since it is summer, it is very common for electric bills to shoot up. Most homeowners will use their air conditioner longer hours to keep their homes cool. Do you know that there are other ways to keep the temperature in your Lakeland Fl home for sale cool without using your AC? Read on and follow the simple tips below.

1. Monitor the temperature
The best way to maintain the cool air inside your home is monitoring the weather and the temperature … (2 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: Common Mistakes That Can Reduce Your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home Value - 06/16/14 12:51 AM
 
Common Mistakes That Can Reduce Your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home Value
 

 
Sellers want to get the most profit when selling their  Sandpiper Lakeland Fl home.   Unfortunately some commit these common mistakes that can reduce the value of their home.
 
You may already know the things that can boost the value of your home like staging it, cleaning it, keeping it smelling nice, and keeping your pets and kids away during showings. What about the things you are NOT doing that can cause buyers to pass up your home or offer less than what you listed the … (3 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: Top 3 Summer Energy Saving Tips for Your Carillon Lakes Homes for Sale - 06/09/14 11:34 PM
Top 3 Summer Energy Saving Tips for Your Carillon Lakes Homes for Sale
 
Summer is finally here. You may be purchasing a home this summer since research shows 60% of all homes are bought between May and August.  Once you’ve closed the deal on your Carillon Lakes home for sale try some of these energy saving tips.  

1. Unplug unused electronic devices
Some electronic devices still use up  a bit of electricity even if you are not using them, as long as they are plugged in. Chances are, you tend to leave appliances plugged in even if they … (4 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: Think Before You Click: Advantages and Disadvantages - 06/04/14 11:25 PM
Think Before You Click: Advantages and Disadvantages of Searching for Homes Online
 
Nowadays, almost everything is possible with the help of technology. Even searching for your ideal Sandpiper Lakeland home for sale is made easier and faster through the Internet.
 
Before you search for your future home online, consider the pros and cons of searching through the internet versus searching using traditional methods.
 

The advantages of searching for homes online:
 
The internet allows a potential homebuyer to evaluate the 'vital statistics' of a large number of homes. For example, you can find out which homes … (7 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: 3 Reasons to Get A Home Inspection Before Buying a Sandpiper Lakeland - 05/29/14 09:32 PM
Top 3 Reasons to Get A Home Inspection Before Buying a Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home For Sale
 
Before buying a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl home, it is very important to visit the home personally and inspect it thoroughly to make sure you are making the right choice. Relying on your own two eyes may not be enough since there are some items that you may overlook. To avoid making a decision on buying a home you might regret later on, it is be best to hire a professional home inspector.

Here are the top three reasons why you need to … (2 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: Seller’s Guide to Preparing Sandpiper Lakeland FL for Home Inspection - 05/27/14 01:21 AM
Seller’s Guide to Preparing Sandpiper Lakeland FL for Home Inspection
 
As today’s buyers are getting savvier, they hire a professional home inspector to inspect their perspective home before closing the deal. This is to protect their interest of getting a “great” home within their budget. There's no hiding a home inspector's findings. The best way to head off potential problems is to prepare your home before you even list it on the market.

Here are some tips on preparing your home for the home inspection:
 
Basement. Make sure to point drainage downspouts away from the foundation because buyers … (1 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: Top Reasons Why You Should Buy A Carillon Lakes Home for Sale - 05/23/14 12:08 AM
Top Reasons Why  You Should Buy A Carillon Lakes Home for Sale
Why should you buy a Carillon Lakes homes for sale?
 

Carillon Lakes in Lakeland Fl offers an active lifestyle community, resort-style amenities, proximity to excellent entertainment and culture, convenient travel options, and easy access to the best golf courses in Southwest Florida.
Many active adults choose to buy homes for sale in Carillon Lakes because of the year-long tropical climate and low-maintenance lifestyle.
Carillon Lakes Amenities
Active adults will enjoy living in Carillon Lakes with its clubhouse that has a state-of-the-art fitness center complete with weight-training and … (1 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: Top 3 Reasons To Sell Your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home This Spring - 05/19/14 11:21 PM
Top 3 Reasons To Sell Your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home This Spring
 
While you are still deciding if you will put your Sandpiper Lakeland FL home for sale now or next season, you are already losing a very good chance of selling your home this spring with your indecisiveness.

Spring is the healthiest month for real estate market. Here are top three reasons why you should sell your Sandpiper Lakeland FL home this spring:
 
Spring literally means hope and there is a higher possibility that your home will sell in spring. Spring is the busiest time of the … (1 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: How to Attract Buyers for Your Carillon Lakes Community Homes for Sale - 05/15/14 11:41 PM
How to Attract More Buyers for Your Carillon Lakes Community Homes for Sale
 

 
All home selling transaction starts with inviting as many potential buyers as possible. The more buyers you attract, the higher the chances of selling your home at a favorable price. But what attracts buyers and how do you lead them to your doorsteps?
 
Below are the top 3 tips you can follow to make sure that your Carillon Lakes Community home for sale gets the attention of more home buyers.
 
Improve online appeal of your home
With the rise of the tech savvy … (3 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: Preparing your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home For Sale This Spring - 05/08/14 11:36 PM
 
Preparing your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home For Sale This Spring
 
Spring time is here and it is the best time to sell your Sandpiper Lakeland FL home. Buyers are looking forward to this season because this is when the number of homes available in the market reach their peak.
 
The competition is also at its peak so you have to ensure that you stand out in the sea of home sellers. Here are some tips that you can follow to prepare your Sandpiper Lakeland FL home for sale this spring season:
 
Paint it fresh
Painting your … (1 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: Best Season to Sell Your Lakeland Sandpiper Golf Front Home? - 05/07/14 03:45 AM
What Is the Best Season to Sell Your Lakeland Sandpiper Golf Front Home?  
When it comes to selling your Lakeland Sandpiper golf front home, timing is the key. Good timing can result in getting the price you want and attracting many potential buyers to your home.
 
Spring and Summer
 
50% of homes are sold in the summer, according to REALTORS. Spring makes the grass of the Sandpiper Golf Community Course appear greener and more beautiful. Most families prefer to move during summer since the kids are on school break, meaning they won’t have to pull their child from … (2 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: Top 6 Ways to Sell Your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home For Sale Fast - 05/07/14 03:12 AM
Top 6 Ways to Sell Your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home For Sale Fast
 
Improve your Sandpiper Lakeland FL home and sell it quickly
 
Putting up your Sandpiper Lakeland Fl home for sale can be a stressful process. The process of staging your home and having to leave weekends for home showings, looking for a buyer, and closing a deal -- it's not surprising that most people find selling a home dreadful.
 
The very first step in selling your home fast is to look for an experienced Sandpiper Lakeland FL REALTOR who will help you throughout the process. Selling … (1 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: How to Take Care of Your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home's Roof - 04/25/14 01:19 AM
How to Take Care of Your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home's Roof
 
If you are putting your Sandpiper Lakeland FL home for sale in the future, you should start checking and taking care of your home NOW. The better the condition of your home the better price you will get when you sell it. One of the key structures of the house that you should check and take care is the roof. The roof is the cover for your home so it is prone to damage and can even lead to financial disaster.
 
Here is what you can do to … (4 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: Living in Lakeland Sandpiper Golf Community Homes: - 04/24/14 10:33 PM
Living in Lakeland Sandpiper Golf Community Homes: Why Playing Golf is Good for Your Health
If you are looking for a  Lakeland Sandpiper Golf Community home for sale, you are actually doing your body a favor. Playing golf has been proven to be good for your health.
Golf is often seen as a leisurely sport, but it’s actually a great form of exercise. Studies have proven that people who get at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise at least 3-4 days a week reduce their risk of heart disease, bone disease, stroke, and arthritis.
Golfers who carry their own clubs … (2 comments)

lakeland fl short sale agents: Things to Consider When Selling Your Lakeland Sandpiper Home for Sale - 04/24/14 04:34 PM
Things to Consider When Selling Your Lakeland Sandpiper Golf Home for Sale
Selling a Lakeland Sandpiper golf home for sale can be more complicated than a regular home sale.
As in all types of real estate sales, price is the main determining factor of how fast your Lakeland Sandpiper golf front home will sell.
Determining the right price for a Lakeland Sandpiper golf community  home for sale is where things get a bit trickier since it requires more evaluation and diligence on the part of the seller.
Here are a few important things to consider when selling golf homes … (3 comments)

 
Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale (Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)

Petra Norris

Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale

Lakeland, FL

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Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.

Address: PO Box 92050, Lakeland, FL, 33804-2050

Office: (863) 619-6918

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