Home Sellers
Information for home sellers seeking to sell their property, tips on hiring a Real Estate agent, handling open houses, home inspections, negotiations and more.
Most Active Spring Market in Years | Tri-County Update
If you’ve been watching the Marion County real estate market — or keeping tabs on what’s happening across Levy and Citrus Counties — this month’s update is one you genuinely don’t want to miss. The numbers we’re seeing right now across our region tell a story that matters to every buyer, seller, and homeowner in North Central Florida I just released my latest market update video above, and it covers the kind of local, neighborhood-level detail you simply won’t find in national headlines or statewide reports. Before you trust another algorithm to tell you what your home is worth — watch this first. What This Marion County Real Estate Market Update Reveals About…
Selling Waterfront Homes on Florida’s Nature Coast
How to Sell Waterfront Property in Florida with Modern Marketing Strategies Selling waterfront property in Florida requires a specialized approach that combines cutting-edge digital marketing with deep local expertise. Whether you’re marketing Gulf Coast waterfront homes, riverfront properties on the Withlacoochee, or Florida waterfront homes in small coastal communities, understanding how to sell waterfront property Florida successfully means adapting to a unique buyer pool that’s often searching from hundreds or thousands of miles away. After 25 years of selling waterfront property along Florida’s Coasts—from Ft. Lauderdale/ Miami to now Inglis and Yankeetown, Crystal River and Homosassa—I’ve learned that success in this niche market demands more than traditional real estate tactics. …
Ocala Real Estate Market 2026: What You Must Know Now
Dunnellon Real Estate in 2026: Market Trends, Mistakes to Avoid & What You Need to Know
If you’ve been watching the Dunnellon real estate market lately and wondering “Is now a good time to buy?” or “Why isn’t my home selling?” — you’re not alone. I created a recent video breaking down what I’m seeing on the ground here in Dunnellon, and in this article, I want to expand on that conversation in a clear, honest, and practical way. No hype. No scare tactics. Just real insights based on current market behavior. Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply keeping an eye on home values, this Dunnellon real estate market update will help you understand what’s really happening — and what it means for your next move.…
Buyer Incentives to Sell a Home: Agent Bonus or Buyer Credit?
Buyer Agent Bonus or Buyer Incentive? The $5,000 Question Every Seller Should Ask In today’s shifting real estate market, sellers are getting creative. One of the most common questions I’m hearing lately is this: “Should I offer a bonus to the buyer’s agent — or use that money to attract buyers directly?” It’s a smart question. And the answer can mean the difference between a home that sits and one that sells. Let’s break down both options and talk about which strategy actually works in today’s market — and why. Option 1: Offering a Bonus to the Buyer’s Agent At first glance, this seems like a logical move. After all,…
Buyer-Broker Agreement Risks Are Real: How One Buyer Owed $24,000 After Breaking a Contract
Why This Recent Ruling Should Concern Every Home Buyer and Broker A recent arbitration ruling — in the case where a buyer waived an exclusive buyer representation contract and purchased a home through a different brokerage — resulted in a $24,000 award to the original broker after the buyer was found to have breached the contract. This isn’t just a one-off: it underscores a shifting landscape under the new National Association of Realtors (NAR) guidelines, where written buyer-broker agreements have become mandatory under certain conditions. Read my blog post about the new rules here. For both buyers and brokers, this ruling is a wake-up call. What Happened — A Cautionary…
