This is the ad we are going to press on today for the new issue of St. Pete Magazine. Yes it’s true …home prices in Pinellas County are up over 30% in some areas and we need more homes to sell! Thinking of selling or wondering what your home is worth in today’s market? Click here. […]
Bad MLS Photos: How NOT to Display Your Home for Sale!
Bad photography in real estate photos drives me CRAZY!!! I don’t care how expensive or inexpensive a home may be – it is the listing Realtor’s duty to tell the client to CLEAN UP before they photograph the home because if they don’t, it is a huge turn off to buyers. I usually give […]
The Secret Life of a St. Petersburg Real Estate Agent: What You DON’T See on TV
Many people don’t realize what all goes into the job of a St. Petersburg Realtor. Frankly, all that is needed to become a Realtor is to pass a 63 hour pre-licensing course (which is mostly law and does not teach you how to sell a house) and then a state exam. For under $1,000 you, […]
Just Listed: 4 bed 3 bath St. Petersburg Waterfront Pool Home
Just listed, 4 bedroom 3 bath waterfront pool home in the private community of Harbor Isle in St. Petersburg, Florida! This home honors its Mid-century modern style and roots. Over $175,000 in recent improvements including a modified open floor plan. This dream kitchen features a large center island with seating and prep area , 48″ […]
9 Unrealistic Buyer Expectations: A Reality Check
As a St. Petersburg Realtor, daily I hear comments like these from Buyers. It’s okay, I try not to sweat it. Many times its a matter of educating first time homebuyers or out-of-state relocation buyers who may not have a knowledge of the local St. Petersburg real estate market. Listen to your Realtor! 1. Buyer: […]
Top 7 Mistakes Buyers Make in a Seller’s Market
Since the upturn of the market, there is a smaller window of opportunity for Buyers to find homes now that we’ve entered a Seller’s Market. Below are 7 tips that a home buyer needs to take into consideration even before the home search begins: 1. Not getting preapproved & having a “Good Faith Estimate”. […]
