Buying Tips

How I Can Help You Buy a Home in Tampa, Clearwater or St Pete Florida.

1. Talk to Three mortgage brokers or lenders.

Prequalifying for a mortgage should be the first thing on your homebuying to-do list. Talk an agent who's a REALTOR®, a member of the National Association of REALTORS® for lender and mortgage broker recommendations. (Mortgage brokers don't fund loans; instead they offer options from several different lenders.) Shop around to find the best mortgage for your particular situation, ask questions about anything that's unclear, and make sure you understand the home loan process completely.

2. Be ready to move.

This is especially true in markets with a low inventory of homes for sale. It’s very common for home buyers to miss out on the first home they wish to purchase because they can't act quickly enough.

3. Find a trusted partner.

It’s absolutely vital that you find a Realtor who takes the time to understands your goals and who is ready and able to guide you through the home buying process.

4. Make a good offer.

Inventory in todays market is growing rapidly. 25% to 50% in in many area. The education and home valuation reports I provide will help you present a good offer. With the offer, provide documentation to ensure the seller you are a qualified and serious buyer.

5. Factor maintenance and repair costs into your buying budget.

Even brand-new homes will require some work. Lenders and insurance companies generally suggest setting aside 1% to 4% of a home's value for annual maintenance costs. Don’t leave yourself short and let your home deteriorate.

6. Think ahead.

It’s easy to get wrapped up in your present needs, but you should also be thinking about your long-term exit strategy. Buyers expect to stay in their home a median of 15 years, according to the National Association of REALTORS® 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. Younger buyers, age 18–44, typically expect to move within 10 years.

7. Narrow down your search area.

Compile a list of three or four neighborhoods where you’d like to live, taking into account factors that matter to you, such as nearby healthcare options, schools, recreational facilities, shopping and area expansion plans. I suggest you drive the neighborhood in the early evening and weekends.

8. Develop a wish list.

Take your time and write down what you want, including a wide range of factors that matter to you—from noise levels to house layout to number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Rank items, or prioritize them by dividing them into two categories—wants and needs. The needs are features you won't compromise on.
Happy Couple
 
 
  • As a skilled negotiator working on your behalf, I am committed to looking after your best interests
  • Enjoy peace of mind, knowing that all the details of your purchase are being taken care of by an experienced and knowledgeable professional

Selling Tips

How I Can Help You Sell a Home

Home For Sale         Helping find a buyer for your home is only one facet of a real estate professional’s job. There are many more aspects including explaining the basic real estate practices and principles and all the related paperwork, Performing a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to help determine your home’s value, helping to prepare your home for sale, listing your home, marketing your home, keeping you informed throughout the process. When the sale begins, it’s important to work with someone who will assist you with the paperwork, negotiate on your behalf, make sure deadlines are met, and work with the escrow company.
  By working with me, you will:
  • Be more likely to realize the highest return on the sale of your home
  • Reduce the number of days your home is on the market
  • Become familiar with all the terms, processes and paperwork involved in selling your home
  • Have confidence that your home will enjoy exposure to more buyers and agents with qualified buyers
  • Receive regularly updated market information that will enable you to make informed decisions
  • Have a skilled negotiator working on your behalf
  • Have peace of mind knowing that all the details of your sale are being handled properly by a licensed and trained professional