Selling Your Home

Prudential Listings Now Display on Nine Real Estate and Search Sites

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PRUDENTIAL REAL ESTATE FEEDS LISTINGS TO CYBERHOMES, GOOGLE BASE AND OODLE-TAMPA, FL Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., has begun flowing at least 140,000 for-sale property listings to Internet hot spots Cyberhomes.com, Google BaseTM and Oodle. The move positions Prudential Real Estate affiliates’ listings in front of the growing ranks of consumers who shop online for … Continue reading Prudential Listings Now Display on Nine Real Estate and Search Sites

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How to Win the Real Estate Bidding War Without Overpaying

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There’s a saying that a property is worth whatever someone is willing to pay. Here in the South Tampa Real Estate market buyers are willing to pay more. In our capacity as a seller’s agent, we are experiencing multiple offers in all price ranges. People are willing to pay asking, if not above asking price … Continue reading How to Win the Real Estate Bidding War Without Overpaying

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Tampa Listing Agent Says “We Need More Listings!”

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The South Tampa real estate market is HOT, HOT, HOT. Yes, now is a good time to list your home for sale.  Don’t believe me?  Here’s why…. My phone has been ringing off the hook with frantic buyers trying to find something to purchase. They almost don’t believe me when I tell them there’s only … Continue reading Tampa Listing Agent Says “We Need More Listings!”

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3 Things The Bank Won’t Tell You About Loan Modifications And Why They Fail

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Here’s The Top 3 Myths Of Loan Modification Programs And What You Should Know Before You Start!  Maybe you’ve heard a good option for foreclosure is a loan modification.  Maybe you’ve even gotten letters in the mail by an attorney trying offering their services asking you to pay money upfront.  Here are some critical things to know if … Continue reading 3 Things The Bank Won’t Tell You About Loan Modifications And Why They Fail

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Short Sale Delays, Misconceptions, and The Truth-Part 1

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This is a guest blog post from Michelle Schaefferkoetter at Stewart Title in St. Petersburg, Fl There are so many misconceptions about selling your home as a short sale these days, so I reached out to Michelle at Stewart Title to give our readers an insight on how the Short Sale process works and what you … Continue reading Short Sale Delays, Misconceptions, and The Truth-Part 1

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Hiring an attorney to represent you in a SHORT SALE?

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Selling your home as a short sale in the Tampa Real Estate Market is no easy task. Clearly, negotiating a successful short sale is even more difficult. It will require countless hours of phone time and inevitable frustration. It is highly recommended that you enlist the services of a professional to perform negotiations on your … Continue reading Hiring an attorney to represent you in a SHORT SALE?

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BOA Deadline For Short Sale Incentive Approaching Soon-Tampa, Fl

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Here’s the latest update on Bank of America’s short sale incentive program.  Thanks to Mark Puente with the St. Pete Times, we now have more clarification on how the program works, deadlines, payout amounts and qualification process. The biggest disappointment is that homes already under contract are not eligible for the cash assistance. When do I have to … Continue reading BOA Deadline For Short Sale Incentive Approaching Soon-Tampa, Fl

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Bank of America Offers Homeowners up to 20K Incentive To Sell As A Short Sale-Tampa, Fl

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It was only a matter of time before other banks started offering incentives to homeowners to sell their home as a short sale.  Chase Bank started the trend and now Bank of America (BOA) has started offering Florida homeowners who are underwater anywhere between $5,000-$20,000.00.  Even better HAFA is offering $3,000 towards moving expenses.   … Continue reading Bank of America Offers Homeowners up to 20K Incentive To Sell As A Short Sale-Tampa, Fl

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4 Questions To Ask When Contemplating a Short Sale

Tips to selling your home as a short sale in the Tampa Bay Area: What is a short sale? In basic terms, a short sale in real estate is selling your home for less than what you owe the mortgage company. This is often defined by the term being ‘Underwater’ In order to qualify, you’ll … Continue reading 4 Questions To Ask When Contemplating a Short Sale

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Good and Not So Good Realtors-Do You Know How To Find Them?

Why use a Realtor, aren’t they all the same? Did you know Eighty-five percent of sellers were assisted by a real estate agent when selling their home, according to NAR Research, and 79 percent of buyers purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker. Top Realtors should be experts in their field, whether … Continue reading Good and Not So Good Realtors-Do You Know How To Find Them?

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Chase Bank Offering Cash Incentives To Sell As A Short Sale

Did you see the report on Tampa’s Fox News today?  One homeowner was offered 30K in cash to sell their home as a short sale. If you received a letter from Chase Bank offering you an incentive to list your home as a short sale you will need a Certified Property Distressed Property Expert Agent. … Continue reading Chase Bank Offering Cash Incentives To Sell As A Short Sale

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