Q: I am listing my house and I want to request that the listing agent be present for all showings. Is this a good idea? A: It depends. It is common for luxury listings priced over $1,000,000 to require the agent to accompany on all showings. This may be a bit more understandable because these […]
Ask a Realtor: What Is Escrow Money?
Q: What is Escrow Money? A: We’re glad you asked! Escrow is a very important part of a real estate transaction and we’d love to explain further below. Understanding Escrow Money The escrow is a very normal part of the home buying and selling process and is what makes a contract a contract – the money […]
Ask a Realtor: Can I Stay in My Home After Closing?
Welcome back to my Ask a Realtor section! This is an actual question from a Seller who moved to St. Petersburg, Florida from out of state where their real estate contracts allow them to remain in the home a few days after closing and my response. Q: Can I stay in my home for a week […]
Ask a Realtor: What’s With These “Coming Soon” Signs on Listings Lately?
Today’s topic is very controversial in the Realtor community. Q: I am seeing “COMING SOON” signs several houses for sale in my neighborhood lately. What does this mean? Why put that up if it’s not really available yet? I’ve seen Coming Soon listings on Zillow too…what’s up with that? A: According to a recent article published on Inman.com, the leader […]
Liane Jamason on Bay News 9 Talking about Tampa Bay Housing Boom
Today I was featured in an in-depth piece on Bay News 9 on the housing boom happening in Tampa Bay. Wondering what your home may be worth in today’s hot real estate market and if now is the time to sell? Find out in 15 seconds. Click here to see Liane’s Bay News 9 Feature! […]
Ask a Realtor: When Does the Seller Have to Leave the House Prior to Closing?
Q: The last time I sold my house (in another state) I got 2 days after closing to completely move out. Now my Realtor says I have to be out by the day of closing on my house in Florida! Why, what gives? A: Your Realtor is right. The Florida FAR/BAR As-Is contract (the most […]
