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May 11, 2021
There’s an old adage in the real estate world that says to wait until the flowers start blooming to list your home. There are many reasons to wait until spring or summer to list your home: Weather, tax season ending and returns coming back, the ability to view homes and summer vacation for your kids. These are some of the typical reasons that spring and summer tend to be the best times to list homes. But is Florida typical? And is the (post) pandemic world we’re living in typical? In a normal year, on average across the country, spring and summer are the best times to put your home up for sale. However, 2020 was anything but normal and 2021 […]
August 25, 2020
For most things in life, we turn to experts to help us navigate the intricacies of whatever challenge we’re up against. If we have health questions, we turn to a qualified medical professional, if we have finance questions, we talk to a financial advisor. The same is true for real estate. Since most of us don’t go around buying and selling houses every day, we turn to someone who does. And like all things in life, there is more than one person who excels in their given profession. So the question then becomes, how do you find the right person to help you? With so many qualified professionals, it can feel overwhelming to even know where to start. Here are […]
August 4, 2020
Closing on a home is to many the defining milestone of the home buying process, and it should be celebrated. After all, upon closing, you are a new homeowner and you finally get to enjoy the new home you’ve been dreaming about for months or years. But closing is not all sunshine and roses. The road to closing can be long, excruciating, and filled with every emotion (and document!) imaginable. In short, a lot has to happen before you get the keys to your new kingdom. But don’t let that scare you. Simply knowing what to expect should ease many of your worries and relieve some stress about the process. Here’s what to know so you’re better prepared to face […]
June 15, 2020
Shopping online for homes is not a new phenomenon in the real estate world, but things certainly have changed in recent months in regards to how people go about finding their next property. While pre-pandemic online house hunting was typically used as a way to screen potential homes that a buyer would later then tour in person. Now, more and more buyers are relying on virtual showings as one of the most important components of their real estate experience – with some transactions being completed even without a buyer ever stepping foot on the property. In order to position your home for the best possible sale, creating a strong virtual presence and marketing the property are imperative. Even as social […]
June 9, 2020
Preparing your home for potential buyers usually requires a little TLC. How much depends on your own personal situation and goals for the sale, but putting in some work upfront can not only help speed up your sale, it can also help you increase the home’s value. While it may feel unnecessary to put so much extra time, effort, and money into a home you will be leaving, a little preparation, especially when it comes to home staging, can go a long ways in making your property more appealing to potential buyers. But do you need a professional to do it for you? Let’s walk through some of the pros and cons of hiring a professional to stage your home […]
May 19, 2020
Spring has generally been considered one of the best times of year to list your house, and there are many good reasons for why that is. While the COVID-19 pandemic has certainly left its mark on the market, homes are still moving and will continue to do so even if it’s not quite at the same pace as it typically is in the short-term. But before we dive in to what to know about the spring housing market in Florida, I always caution my clients to consider what truly meets their needs. In fact, the best time to sell your house is always when you are ready. For some, that may be summer, fall, or yes, even during the winter […]
May 12, 2020
The real estate industry is no stranger to market ups and downs as well as booms and busts, but after each upturn or recession things always look a little different in the marketplace, at least for a little while. The current pandemic is no different. COVID-19 has definitely made its mark on real estate, though not in the same way previous recessions have. For example, while the 2008 recession largely stemmed from the foreclosure crisis, today Miami home values are continuing to retain their mortgage value. There’s no denying, however, that the uncertainty surrounding the economic situation has buyers and sellers on edge. But it has also reshaped – or strengthened – our idea of what a home means. What […]
May 5, 2020
Selling a home has always been about portraying a property in its best possible light. That’s no surprise. We take steps to spruce up the space from top-to-bottom, inside and out, before listing it. Sometimes we even throw a batch of cookies in the oven to really make the space feel like home when potential buyers come for a tour. But selling a home during – and after – the pandemic will require home owners to take it up a notch even further if they want to compete in today’s more virtual marketplace. While marketing has always played an essential role in selling a home, in this new real estate landscape we’re all living in, preparing a home for sale […]