What can you do to get the most bang for your buck when preparing your home for sale? Florida Realtors has created the infographic below to help you with ideas.
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Home Sale Prep
Tag: Sarasota County
Sarasota County’s single-family home market posted solid gains across nearly every measure in July 2026. Closed sales edged up 2.9% year-over-year to 744 transactions, while new pending sales rose a more robust 6.6% to 724, pointing to healthy buyer demand and a solid pipeline of deals moving toward closing in the coming months. New listings also grew 9.6% to 789, indicating sellers remained active and willing to bring homes to market.
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What’s a CDD Fee?
A CDD fee is a charge that shows up on the tax bill (and sometimes as a separate line item) for homes located within a Community Development District, a special-purpose local government that Florida allows developers to set up to finance the infrastructure for a new community. It’s very common in Florida, especially in newer master-planned communities, so it’s worth understanding before buying.
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Out-of-State Buyers
Florida has long been a magnet for out-of-state buyers, whether you’re relocating full-time, chasing warmer winters, or scouting a future retirement spot. But buying sight-unseen, or with only a handful of trips down, comes with a few wrinkles that in-state buyers don’t have to think about as much. Understanding these upfront can save you from a stressful surprise mid-transaction.
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Why Use a Buyer’s Agent?
Florida Realtors has put together the infographic below with some information about buyer’s agents. I hope it will help you decide when you should utilize one in your next transaction.
