When we welcomed the first day of Spring this week, I was psyched about how fortunate we are to enjoy this beautiful, sunny weather in Florida. And then that much-needed rain came the day after, and I was reminded of how every everything around us is in a constant cycle of rebirth. This is the perfect time to plant seeds in our gardens. But it also is the time of year that home sellers and home buyers should plant the seeds that will grow a successful real estate transaction. Judging by how busy THE Gail Spada TEAM has been lately, the Hernando County housing market appears to be experiencing its own cycle of rebirth. Homeowners who have been sitting on the fence about placing their home on the market should understand that now is one of the best times of the year to make their move. The time is ripe … Continue reading
Setting a sale price is one of the most difficult — but potentially the most rewarding — tasks for a homeowner. That’s why it is essential to remember the 3 Rs before listing your property: • Reliable market data • Realistic expectations • REALTOR® you trust This is the best advice I can give a seller on this topic: Price your home well from the first day you put it on the market. If you overprice it you will get fewer looks from potential buyers and you will become frustrated as you watch it linger on the market. Then, when you are forced to lower the price, you will regret that you didn’t price it right from the get-go. Let’s take a look at each tenets of the 3 Rs. Reliable market data: The first step is to look at comparable sales in your neighborhood. THE Gail Spada TEAM … Continue reading