Open houses have been a selling technique (marketing tool) for real estate agents since 1910. April seems to be the most popular month because the weather is better in the Spring and most people want to be settled in to their new home by Fall. But now since Covid-19 this marketing tool is changing. Open…
Do You Need a Carbon Monoxide Detector? Maybe. Since 2008, Floridians have been required to follow regulations regarding carbon monoxide detectors in the home. If you are building a new structure, or if you are adding to an existing one, you will need to expect to have detectors in your home. Carbon monoxide, which has…
Increasing Your Home’s Value When you start to think about selling your home, it’s time to also consider how to raise its value. Generally, we all hope to sell our homes for more than we paid. Of course, doing so will require some work and some cash. Here are some of the top ways you…
With the lack of inventory, a lot of people are considering building. Negotiating can be difficult so here are some tips to help you out. Create some leverage by getting bids from different builders. This will increase your negotiating power Do your research and know all the details concerning your project. Keep your cool, some…
It has come to our attention that there are a lot of buyers out there that really do not know what their financial responsibilities are aka closing costs and prepaid expenses. Even after they have met with their lender you may still be confused. Hope this helps. Prepaid items are items that do not have…
Adding smart home devices to your home will not only help you sell faster but it could lower the costs of your electric and your insurance bills. Consider some of these devices: A Nest Learning thermostat- it adapts the temperature automatically based on your preferences and the change of seasons. It also lets you control…
So you have saved your money for the down payment and the closing costs to purchase a new home. But a lot of people forget the expenses that come up after the purchase. First and foremost – furniture. A lot of times your living room and or bedroom furniture is either too big or you…
So you have made a decision on a realtor, hopefully it is us, and you have signed the listing agreement. Now it is time to take pictures. Before those pictures are taken, here is what you need to do. Brighten the place up by opening the blinds and drapes and turn on all the lights.…
You have heard people I am sure say “you don’t need a Realtor if you are going to build. Keep in mind though, all those people that you are going to come across, the sales representative, the lender, and the sub-contractors, work for the builder. So who is representing you? We have qualified realtors in…
If you are looking for a new home or a new piece of land for future endeavors, it is not going to be cheap. In many cases dealing with real estate, Lutz residents might ask themselves how is it that professionals come up with the pricing of these properties? All in all, there is not…
