Waiting until after the holidays to sell your home may not be the best idea and here’s why: There are many different opinions on listing a home for sale during the holidays. Some say that the reduced number of people looking will not be worth the time. While it is true that there are less people looking for homes during…
We know that the process of selling your home can be stressful and there are many different things to do and keep in mind. Our team seeks to make it as easy and stress-free as possible, helping you properly prepare your home before listing is a big part of that. When preparing your home, the focus should be on the…
If you are thinking about putting in a pool, summer kitchen or new patio the cost isn’t the only thing to think about. Some outdoor improvements will add more value to your home than others. If you are planning on staying in your home for many years, the return on investment may not matter. If the addition means more quality…
Getting Ready for Winter- Some of these things are more important than others, but all are at least things to think about in the next few weeks. If you don’t already have them, install Carbon Monoxide detectors. This is especially important if you have propane appliances like fireplaces and water heaters. The detectors should be installed outside all bedrooms,…
Prepare your home for a quick sale. Some of things on this list take more time than others, start prepping your home before you plan on listing it. This isn’t going to be a short read, I want to give you a really good idea of how to focus your energy. This shouldn’t all be done in a day or…
Put a coat on! On the First Coast especially, it is a good idea to carefully maintain the exterior of your home. We all want our homes to look nice, a good looking home is important for holding or increasing value, but it is not only about appearance. Making sure the exterior of your home is not exposed to the…
As the saying goes “a picture is worth a thousand words”. When selling your home it could be worth even more dollars. With the rising popularity of sites like Zillow and Trulia and advertising on social media, photos are one of the most important parts of marketing your home. The photos are the first thing, other than maybe price, prospective…
Things are moving quickly in the Northeast Florida housing market right now, here are a ways you can avoid getting left behind. In August, the average Jacksonville area home spent 12.5% less time on the market than in July. So far in 2017, homes spend 5% less time on the market than last year. The median sales price in 2017…
Everyone has heard of a home appraisal. Do you know what is involved? You will after reading this. An appraisal is a valuation of a home or property, usually a home you want to purchase. The appraisal is not always necessary, but if you are financing the home or property, the lender will typically require one. The lender requires the…
Why should you work with a Real Estate professional if you are looking to buy a new construction home? Many buyers believe that they don’t need anyone to represent them if they are working with a builder. Here are six of the reasons it is a good idea to have an agent represent you. 1. On-site sales representatives are employed by…
