Q: I’m thinking about buying a new construction home. Should I just go to the builder myself or do people use Realtors to buy new homes? A: STOP, WAIT, DON’T START THE CAR! It’s absolutely in your best interest to hire a buyer’s agent experienced in New Construction homes (as well as condos or townhomes!) BEFORE […]
Ask a Realtor: How Long is Too Long to Search for The Right House
This is an actual question I received from one of my first-time home buyers recently. Q: How long does it normally take for a Buyer to find “The One”? Shouldn’t I see at least 30 houses before I pick one, even if I like House #5 that I’ve seen a lot? A: I know, you’ve […]
Ask a Realtor: What Does “Active with Contract” Mean Exactly?
Q: I keep seeing some listings online that say “AWC” or Active with Contract. What does this mean? Is it available or not? A: Recently in our Multiple Listing Service there was a pretty major change with the addition of the “Active with Contract” status. Here’s what it means to you. When you are searching […]
Ask a Realtor: Why Shouldn’t I Just List with a Flat Fee MLS Service?
Q: I need to sell my home and I’m considering selling For Sale By Owner instead of hiring a Realtor to save myself some money. Couldn’t I just use a Tampa flat fee MLS service to get exposure for my home? That way I can pay 3% to buyer’s agents instead of a full 6%. […]
Bad MLS Photo of the Week: Shadow of Agent in Photo
I don’t care if a property is $100,000 or $1,000,000 – as Realtors our job is to beautifully market a home. And yet still I see photos constantly that kill me as to why the agent didn’t retake the photo. Silly things really. Here’s today’s example. Shadow of the listing agent taking the photo in […]
Back on the Market: Tropical Shores Green Home with Water Views!
This beautiful home with panoramic water views in Tropical Shores is back on the market because the prior buyer’s financing fell through. Call me to schedule a private showing today! [idx-listing mlsnumber=”U7536572″ showpricehistory=”true” showschools=”true” showlocation=”true”]
