Every realtor has seen it – a home that has so much potential but is not getting any offers because it is just poorly staged. It is a lot more common than you think. Staging your home to be more desirable to potential buyers is one of, if not the, most important things in the selling process. Here are some simple tips to beautifully stage your home cut down the time it is on the market.
The local market for condos and townhomes continues to be hot for sellers across all price points in both Sarasota and Manatee counties. Markets are generally considered in “balance” when there is about six months of inventory for sale at the current pace of sales.
I want to start out this blog post by saying I am biased. My husband is a cofounder of Achosa Home Warranty, a home warranty company that protects their customers in over fifteen states. That being said, Florida is not one of those states; therefore, I have no secret incentive to grow my husband’s business. I just happen to be very informed as to what a home warranty is, and why I honestly believe that at least for your first year of living in a new home you should really consider having one. Before I get further into this, let’s talk about what a home warranty even is, and how it differs from your homeowner’s insurance.
Whether you are looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate, it is important to understand market conditions. Real estate is hyper-local, with market dynamics changing from subdivision to subdivision. However, county trends generally give you a good idea of what to expect.
The local market for condos and townhomes has not changed materially from last month. However, when compared to last year at this time, the market favors sellers across all price points in both Sarasota and Manatee counties.