Being properly prepared and timely is key to your real estate success. The home inspection is extremely
important, especially with so many properties being sold as-is. My job is to protect you from nasty surprises
and help negotiate the best deal for your money, while creating the smoothest transaction after a contract is
agreed to. When you hire me to represent you in your Sarasota real estate transaction, I am instantly
available to provide the service you expect.
important, especially with so many properties being sold as-is. My job is to protect you from nasty surprises
and help negotiate the best deal for your money, while creating the smoothest transaction after a contract is
agreed to. When you hire me to represent you in your Sarasota real estate transaction, I am instantly
available to provide the service you expect.
Prices in our area seem to be bottoming out, and there's less foreclosure inventory available. Short sales
have increased in volume, and banks are improving the short sale process.
If you are relying on Zillow data, they misrepresent Sarasota real estate values and trends. Click here for my
analysis.
When you are ready to buy, you absolutely, positively, must have your financing finalized with a lender
approval letter, ready to accompany any offer you make. Banks will not consider your offer to purchase a
short sale or foreclosure property without documentation of your funding source. For cash purchases, you
must have current proof of funds accompany your offer on a short sale, foreclosure, or traditional sale.
I am advising buyers to be prepared for multiple offer situations on property priced below $100,000. Under
FL real estate law, sellers are not required to make a counter-offer to a potential buyer, so you should make
your highest and best offer. Many times, the successful offer in a multiple-offer situation is just over the list
price. It helps to remember that even if you have to pay above list price to get the property, you can rest
assured that price that is likely 1/3 to 1/2 of what that same property sold for at the height of our real estate
market. Of course, we will review recent comparable sales to ensure you are not overpaying for property in
this competitive price range.
Frequently, bank-owned properties need some kind of repair, and banks do not make any disclosures to
buyers about the condition of the property. Repair issues may prevent you from getting home owner's
insurance. Read more about buying a foreclosure. When you choose me to represent you in the purchase
of your home, my 14+ years experience in home renovation and sales will be valuable in assisting you.
Please visit my Service Providers page. I work with a network of experienced professionals, including
mortgage, title, and property inspection, to assist you with all aspects of your home purchase.
You can also learn about the Florida Homestead Exemption.
have increased in volume, and banks are improving the short sale process.
If you are relying on Zillow data, they misrepresent Sarasota real estate values and trends. Click here for my
analysis.
When you are ready to buy, you absolutely, positively, must have your financing finalized with a lender
approval letter, ready to accompany any offer you make. Banks will not consider your offer to purchase a
short sale or foreclosure property without documentation of your funding source. For cash purchases, you
must have current proof of funds accompany your offer on a short sale, foreclosure, or traditional sale.
I am advising buyers to be prepared for multiple offer situations on property priced below $100,000. Under
FL real estate law, sellers are not required to make a counter-offer to a potential buyer, so you should make
your highest and best offer. Many times, the successful offer in a multiple-offer situation is just over the list
price. It helps to remember that even if you have to pay above list price to get the property, you can rest
assured that price that is likely 1/3 to 1/2 of what that same property sold for at the height of our real estate
market. Of course, we will review recent comparable sales to ensure you are not overpaying for property in
this competitive price range.
Frequently, bank-owned properties need some kind of repair, and banks do not make any disclosures to
buyers about the condition of the property. Repair issues may prevent you from getting home owner's
insurance. Read more about buying a foreclosure. When you choose me to represent you in the purchase
of your home, my 14+ years experience in home renovation and sales will be valuable in assisting you.
Please visit my Service Providers page. I work with a network of experienced professionals, including
mortgage, title, and property inspection, to assist you with all aspects of your home purchase.
You can also learn about the Florida Homestead Exemption.
In the current market, I'm sure you've heard about the Bank of America/Countrywide Mortgage title fiasco. In
short, home owners who lost their homes to B of A (who took over their mortgages from Countrywide), filed
suit, claiming B of A had no legal right to foreclose due to issues with title. If you are considering purchasing
a foreclosure property, read more about Marketable vs Insurable Title on my blog.
short, home owners who lost their homes to B of A (who took over their mortgages from Countrywide), filed
suit, claiming B of A had no legal right to foreclose due to issues with title. If you are considering purchasing
a foreclosure property, read more about Marketable vs Insurable Title on my blog.
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In Florida, a real estate agent representing you as a buyer in a real estate transaction is recognized as a
Transaction Broker by default. A written formal disclosure is required when a Realtor represents you as a
Transaction Broker.
As a buyer, you do not have to pay a real estate agent to represent you when purchasing property. The seller
pays real estate agent fees from their proceeds at closing.
You are due the following duties from your real estate representative as a Transaction Broker.
Transaction Broker by default. A written formal disclosure is required when a Realtor represents you as a
Transaction Broker.
As a buyer, you do not have to pay a real estate agent to represent you when purchasing property. The seller
pays real estate agent fees from their proceeds at closing.
You are due the following duties from your real estate representative as a Transaction Broker.
- Dealing honestly and fairly;
- Accounting for all funds (such as escrow deposits);
- Using skill, care, and diligence in the transaction;
- Disclosing all known facts that materially affect the value of residential real property and are not readily observable to
the buyer; - Presenting all offers and counter-offers in a timely manner, unless a party has previously directed the licensee
otherwise in writing; - Limited confidentiality, unless waived in wirting by a party. This limited confidentiality will prevent disclosure that
the seller will accept a price less than the asking or listed price, that the buyer will pay a price greater than the price
submitted in a written offer, of the motivation of any party for selling or buying property, that a seller or buyer will
agree to financing terms other than those offered, or any other information requested by a party to remain
confidential; and - Any additional duties that are entered into by this or by separate written agreement.
Having worked for a "big box" real estate franchise, I can tell you they take great pride in reporting the number
of "in-house" sales, where the company represented both the buyer and seller in a sale. While there's
nothing illegal about this, it should raise the question from a buyer perspective: "Am I seeing the best
properties for my needs first?" After all, your time is valuable, especially if you are visiting from out of town.
As an unbiased real estate professional working for an independent company, my motivation is to give you
the best customer service by listening carefully to your needs and showing you the best properties,
regardless of the company listing them for sale.
of "in-house" sales, where the company represented both the buyer and seller in a sale. While there's
nothing illegal about this, it should raise the question from a buyer perspective: "Am I seeing the best
properties for my needs first?" After all, your time is valuable, especially if you are visiting from out of town.
As an unbiased real estate professional working for an independent company, my motivation is to give you
the best customer service by listening carefully to your needs and showing you the best properties,
regardless of the company listing them for sale.
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I have always said an educated customer is my best customer. My website is one of the few that has blank
copies of the most commonly used documents for buying or selling real estate in Florida. Please go to the
newly added Document Center and feel free to ask me any questions about contracts, disclosures,
addenda, and more.
copies of the most commonly used documents for buying or selling real estate in Florida. Please go to the
newly added Document Center and feel free to ask me any questions about contracts, disclosures,
addenda, and more.
When you contact me, you get the direct benefit of my local expertise and years of experience, rather than
being passed on to another agent who may be new to the business, as so many experienced agents do. I
have my finger the pulse of the real estate market because I am regularly viewing properties of all prices, in
all parts of my service area, with potential buyers.
In my opinion, there is a definite art to showing homes during your visit. Experience tells me that showing
more than 7 or 8 properties at one time is overwhelming and sometimes tiring for buyers. My extensive local
knowledge enables me to thoughtfully plan an efficient route to maximize your time viewing properties and
minimize wasted time driving.
being passed on to another agent who may be new to the business, as so many experienced agents do. I
have my finger the pulse of the real estate market because I am regularly viewing properties of all prices, in
all parts of my service area, with potential buyers.
In my opinion, there is a definite art to showing homes during your visit. Experience tells me that showing
more than 7 or 8 properties at one time is overwhelming and sometimes tiring for buyers. My extensive local
knowledge enables me to thoughtfully plan an efficient route to maximize your time viewing properties and
minimize wasted time driving.
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Homeowners who owe more than their home is worth put their homes up for short sale. Sometimes the
listed short sale price is approved by the bank, and sometimes it is not. If the price is not approved by the
bank, you can accept their price or walk away from your offer. Waiting for an answer from the seller's lender
could take weeks or months, although banks are starting to respond faster. The issues over who actually
owns foreclosures have prompted banks to realize that short sales net them more than a foreclosure. Read
more about buying a short sale.
listed short sale price is approved by the bank, and sometimes it is not. If the price is not approved by the
bank, you can accept their price or walk away from your offer. Waiting for an answer from the seller's lender
could take weeks or months, although banks are starting to respond faster. The issues over who actually
owns foreclosures have prompted banks to realize that short sales net them more than a foreclosure. Read
more about buying a short sale.
