Properties, Houses and Condos for Sale in St Petersburg Treasure Island Florida

Do you really believe your friends?

It doesn't matter what I do in my house, my friends always walk in and say "oh, how nice" I really like it"  "Who, what a difference"  "Great taste" "Oh I want this too"  "I love what you did" "Very nice" and on goes the list.

Well as a realtor I often run into a problem which I call "Clutter" the home owners call it collectibles and they assure me that all their friends LIKE the stuff so much and everybody just praises it. Well that might all be true but it does not help sell the home, the opposite. Please Please de - clutter.

The buyer needs to see the house NOT the Nick Knacks. He buyers need ROOM for their imagination. If a home is Stuffed with Stuff it really doesn't help the sale at all, the opposite is true. AND please do not give me the argument that "all my friends like it" they just want to be nice. AND don't tell me you do not know what I am talking about, YOU have done the same, praised a really ugly thing just so you would not hurt your friends feeling.

PS. Writing this make me wonder WHAT thing have you praised that was really ugly?

Finding a listing Realtor in Saint Petersburg Tampabay

Is easier than ever. Go to Google and type in the Realtors name.

This alone will give you a great indication. If the realtor of your choice does not show up on Google page one, and you cannot find him, the buyers will not be able to find him either.

Years ago, all you or your realtor had to do was put a sign in the yard and people would knock on your door, ready to buy.

Times have changed, the market has changed.

                               More than 85% of all home buyers find their new house or condo on the internet.

You need to find an aggressive, creative and innovative Realtor

to assist you in every step of the way.

Don't simply choose the neighborhood realtor,

financially, selling your house is probably the biggest deal you will make in your live, make sure you hire the best person for the job.

You real estate transaction is too important to take chances.

Don't just hire a Realtor, you need more than that.

You need an expert in the field that knows the Saint Petersburg Tampabay real estate market inside out.

You need a team of knowledgeable and passionate professionals on your site.

Realtors that understand the new market, that sees the signs of time.

Honest, straight forward people that take their jobs serious, that treat you with respect and give you the best service possible.

Don't just pick the first realtor that knocks on your door.

Take a little time and interview and compare different people.

Do NOT simply choose the Realtor that offers you the highest listing price.

Make sure you know exactly what you get for your money.

Make sure you feel comfortable with your choice and very important, make sure you and the Real Estate agent you choose are communicating.

 Selling a home in today's market involves so many things and so much paperwork, it isn't easy anymore.

It is hard work, long hours and it cost a lot of money for advertising and marketing and last but not least a lot of energy and time.

 If you decide to list your property here in St. Pete Tampabay with us,

we promise to do our very best to assist you and guide you towards a successful real estate transaction. We also work with foreclosures and short sale properties. Our commission structure is flexible, fair and tailored to your situation.

Finding a listing Realtor in Saint Petersburg Tampabay 

 Simply call 410 7777 or e mail us to get started.

Want to sell your house or condo in Saint Petersburg Tampa Bay?

Need to find a listing agent and determine

the correct price for your property?

Here is our special offer for sellers in the 727 area code.

There is no charge for both of these real estate services.

Evaluation of your property.

We will visit your home, take a look around and sit down with you to identify good selling points, make suggestions for changes if needed, help you understand your competition, give you tips and tricks to get the best price for your property and create a comparable market analysis for you.

You will get our honest, impartial and objective opinion of your situation.

So, if you list your home with us or not, you will get a lot of valuable information

that will help sell your house or condo.

. This service is free and you have no obligation to us.

Real Estate Consultation.

There are a lot of different steps involved when selling your home.

 You need to know all these things and understand them.

That is the only way to prevent a lot of trouble, legally and financially.

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Get your house ready for showings,

Negotiate the sales prices,

Watch out for contingencies,

Understand the sales contract,

Monitor the mortgage process,

Calculate the closing costs,

Deal with home inspectors, appraisers,

Title companies, termite inspectors, Mold inspectors,

Home warranty, the survey and on goes the list.

We will spend an hour or two with you in our office and explain the process, step by step.

All this is free of charge

 Please call us 410 7777 or send an e mail to make an appointment.

We are happy to meet with you.

After carefully comparing a few local real estate agents you have chosen a Realtor, now what are the next steps?

First of all you sit down with your Realtor and you negotiate the best possible terms, not the cheapest (you get what you pay for) terms that make sense and that are reasonable. Talk about the commission but also about the listing period, the cancellation policy, and get a marketing plan with time deadlines, so you know exactly when all the advertising and marketing is done.

Very important, before you sign the listing agreement (or when you sign it) Get a list of websites your realtor will advertise on. Google your realtors name and see if he or she is really advertising on these sites. Last but not least find the right price (see my next post) Also get a list of "things to do" from your realtor so you know what you have to work on. Discuss showing instructions. Only if and when you feel comfortable with everything that is agreed upon, sign the listing agreement and start working on your list.

This list should include everything to make the house more sellable. Starting at the outside the entry the inside, the back yard, the smell of the house, maybe some music, packing up (or away) personal things, setting the AC on the right temperature and many many more things.

See my previous posts on selling your home, a step by step guide for you.

Selling your home or condo here in St. Petersburg?

You want to sell your home yourself as a FSBO?

Selling your property with a Discount brokerage

St. Petersburg, Listing your property with a Realtor

St. Petersburg So, how do you find the best Realtor for your situation?

St. Petersburg, Listing your property, house or condo, short sale or not, with a Realtor (Of course I recommend this option)

To get the full story please click on my earlier posts.

Selling your home or condo here in St. Petersburg?

You want to sell your home yourself as a FSBO?

Selling your property with a Discount brokerage

No, serious I really believe and I have seen it and the statistics say that when selling your home with the help of a realtor your net profit will be higher and the transaction will be painless, easy and has a much better chance of being successful

Why?

We do this for a living, all day long for years and years.

We have the experience and the training.

If my car is broken, I bring it to a garage

If I have a health problem, I go to a doctor.

If my kitchen lights do not work, I call an electrician.

Why? Because I am not an expert in these fields and to get the job done right, I need a professional, someone that has the training and experience.

So, why wouldn't you hire a Realtor? The only answer that I can come up with, is "commission" and that is understandable, nobody want to pay for something they can do themselves, BUT can you really do it yourself?  I can not repair my car, or find the right medication for my illness or fix a broken electric wire.

Yes, we charge a percentage for our service, but in the end it will be money well spend.

Once you start working with a Realtor and you seen all the details that are involved in listing your property, you will see very easily that it is worth the money.

If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in Saint Petersburg Florida, give me a call. I know the market, I know the neighborhood. Ask me about waterfront homes or condos in St. Pete beach. Treasure Island, Madeira beach, Seminole and other Tampabay areas.    727 409 8706

Are you chasing the market?

House for sale in St Petersburg, your realtor did a ton of marketing and advertising, but nobody even wants to look at it?

3 month after you signed the listing you reduced the price, still no showing, no phone calls

You reduce the price even more.

Finally a few people tour the house, still no offer.

There is so much for sale in our St Petersburg Tampa bay, Pinellas county area.

Sellers are in a bigger competition than I have ever seen before.

You have to ask yourself

Are you chasing the market?

I strongly believe that it is very important to have a competitive price for your house.

The day you sign the listing agreement.

The real estate market in St Petrsburg Tampabay has changed a lot.

So how much should you ask for your home?

Very simple, have your realtor do the comps for you.

Now you need to decide,

I want to sell as soon as possible - like tomorrow - you need to be the lowest price.

If you have 6 month time, well you can be in the middle to lower end.

If you do not really want to sell your house, you can be on the high end.

Keep this in mind when you list your home, you need to be ahead of the game not behind.

If you think about buying or selling a house or condo in the Saint Petersburg Florida area, please give me a call. Ask me about waterfront homes or condos in St. Pete beach, Treasure Island, Madeira beach, Seminole and other Clearwater Tampabay neighborhoods. Find out what we can do to sell your home or condo and what the value of your property is. Check out great real estate deals or visit condo associations like Seminole Isle.

We also work with short sale bank owned and foreclosures. Find a property or go to my website for more real estate information or simply contact us.   727 409 8706