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Monthly Archives: May 2011
More incentives that sellers can offer buyers
In our last article, we talked about sellers offering to pay for home warranties as a way to sweeten the pot for potential buyers. Warranties are a very appealing option because they offer protection for the buyer and are relatively inexpensive for the seller. Still, warranties are not right for everyone. So, determined sellers may wish to explore other buyer incentives as they work with their REALTOR® to get a leg up on their competition and make their property more memorable. As we’ve said before, the key to catching buyers’ interest is affordability. Addressing that factor begins with a realistic listing price, and continues with being creative and flexible as you customize incentives to satisfy buyers who, especially in today’s market, are culling many options. In this installment we’ll take a brief look at a few other ideas that appeal directly to the buyer’s and seller’s bottom lines. Prepaid home … Continue reading
Home-selling incentives: The successful and the silly
With so many homes on the market, sellers in Spring Hill and Brooksville often ask “What can we do to make our property stand out from the others?” The short answer to that question is simple: Lower the price. But if you’re a seller who already has lowered your asking price — maybe more than once — and you aren’t prepared to go lower, it may be time to start brainstorming with your REALTOR® about incentives you can offer that will help bring buyers to your door. When it comes to incentives, the possibilities are virtually endless. And they are most effective when other sellers in your neighborhood also have reduced their prices on their real estate, which lessens your chance of being unique. Incentives can range from furniture to financing. But some are more practical and dependable than others. While offering to throw in a Harley-Davidson or a golf … Continue reading
Pet owners as home sellers
I love pets. Not just mine, but others’. And I have a special concern for those that are orphaned or homeless. I’m pleased to express that concern by being an active supporter of both the Humane Society of the Nature Coast and the SPCA of Hernando County. I was the primary sponsor of both organizations’ annual golf tournaments this year, and the events raised more than $23,000 combined to help sustain these indispensable community resources. I also donate a portion of my professional fee to the Humane Society every time I close on a “pet parents” home. (Check out this video!) But my personal fondness for our furry friends sometimes is at odds with my professional commitment to my customers who are listing homes in Brooksville and Spring Hill. Marketing a home where pets are present can be a problem. Even if your dog or cat is well-behaved and well-trained, … Continue reading
Good Luck and Warm Wishes!
After several years of helping THE Gail Spada TEAM become one of Hernando County’s top real estate TEAMS, our colleague Gina Stulec has accepted an opportunity to assist Century 21 Alliance Realty Commercial Broker/Owner Gary Schraut. We respect her decision and wish Gina well in her new venture. We’re looking forward to welcoming a new member to our TEAM in the near future. In the meantime, our customers can count on the depth of our TEAM — veteran Buyer Specialist Tina Schneegas and long-time Personal Assistant Amanda Bestmann — to fill that temporary void. Rest assured, when it comes to buying or selling real estate in Spring Hill and Brooksville, we’re still … all about you! Share and Enjoy:
Hernando County real estate market mirrors Tampa Bay trend
Finally, the statistics are bearing out what we have known for several months. Florida’s real estate market, and particularly the Tampa Bay real estate market, is on the rebound. A recent story in the St. Petersburg Times reported that existing home sales in the Tampa Bay area notched a 36 percent increase from February to March 2011. According to the article, which was based on information supplied by the Florida REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS®, it was the biggest increase since late 2005. The article magnified those statewide numbers to include existing home sales in Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties from February to March, and that uptick came in at 32 percent. That is more than double the 15 percent of existing home sales statewide since March 2010, and more than five times the national average during the same period. Unfortunately, the Times did not include Hernando County in … Continue reading
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