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%. […]
BEWARE the Guaranteed Sale Program: Sold or We Buy It – Here’s the Catch
Welcome back to my Ask a Realtor section! This is an actual question from a Seller who wanted to list their home and my response. Q: I need to sell my Tampa house, as I have found another house already. I heard about a program one Realtor was offering called Guaranteed Sale where they will […]
Ask a Realtor: Should I Sell My Home During the Holidays?
Q: I am thinking about listing my home for sale soon, but am wondering if it is better to wait until after the Holidays are over. What’s the best time of year to sell a home in Tampa Bay? A: When you are considering selling a home in Tampa Bay, there are several “busy” times […]
