HURRICANE SEASON PREPAREDNESS PLAN
It’s Hurricane season Florida! Are you ready for this year’s storm season? The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season was catastrophic as nature delivered devastating storms back to back. The 2018 Hurricane Season is predicted to be above average and has already spawned the first storm – Alberto. It imperative that you be prepared in advance and have a plan. Here is a quick check list of things to have in your survival plan: • Water (1 gallon / person / day for 7 days) • Non-perishable food (3 to 7 days) • Manual can opener • Fuel for camp stoves, grills and generator • Disposable plates and utensils • Blankets and…
Should You Re-List With The Same Agent?
Is it a good idea to re-list with the same agent who failed to sell your home the first time? Its a reality that many times, most sellers who have listed their homes, find themselves without a sale. Its an incredibly frustrating experience because it halts all the plans of the home seller, and if you are looking to buy another home, it increases the price you will pay for that next home due to appreciation and interest rates rising. So, before you re-list with that same agent, here are some factors to consider: Of course, there could be many reasons why a home fails to sell; however, the blame…
8 FACTORS THAT ENHANCE YOUR HOME’S VALUE
You can do many things to update your home, but you don’t want to over improve your property for the neighborhood, so here are 8 factors to enhance your home’s value. Purchasing a home is an investment and during the time you spend in the home; however, you must remember that the type of home you buy, its amenities, floor plan & style are just some of the factors that will help your home’s resale value. The number one thing to think about is that old saying – “location, location, location”. Buy the best house you can afford in the right community. You don’t want to be the largest home…
Listing vs. For Sale by Owner (FSBO)
http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=1748368 Aaah, the question the majority of homeowners wrestle with. Should I list my home or should I try to sell it myself? When my husband and I ask FSBO’s why they are choosing to sell on their own, 99% of the time time it comes down to them wanting to “save on the commissions” and the other 1% is because they sold a home on their own before. I will save the commissions discussion for the end of this post. Though both of these reasons sound rational, that is not always the case. Selling a home on your own is typically chance and luck. There are plenty of stories…
Welcome to the Digital Age of Real Estate Marketing
The digital age of real estate has been around for quite some time, but many agents are just not up to speed. Sometimes I think real estate agents forget that we have to progress with the times. The number one comment we hear in our business is that sellers don’t believe we are worth our commission because they don’t see what we do to earn it. I have to admit that I fully understand the complaints and concerns of our customers when we first meet them. Many have had awful experiences with real estate agents in the past and now want to be sure they are choosing the “right” agent…
Creating the perfect real estate website
With over 300 million people who actively use the app, Instagram has ascended to the top of the social media market. Facebook remains the reigning champion, but many agents and brokers have seen a decline in their ability to reach new clients on that platform. However, Instagram has shown it is on track to become one of the largest advertisers in the world. Here are some ways that you can effectively use Instagram to grow your real estate clients. With over 300 million people who actively use the app, Instagram has ascended to the top of the social media market. Facebook remains the reigning champion, but many agents and brokers have seen a decline in their…
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