South Tampa Realtor
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 […]
If you haven’t been paying attention to Tampa’s once declining real estate market you may be surprised to know how things have changed since last year. Recently, Realtor.com released a list of metro markets with the lowest median age of homes currently listed. As you’ll see, the Tampa, St. Petersburg market is ranked as number […]
Assuming you have equity in your home, the decision to list your home is not an easy one these days. The better you understand the real estate market, the easier it will be for you to deal with the truth. I would hate to be the listing agent who gets the dreaded call asking “where […]
The Southside Report June, 2010 _____________________________________________________________________ By Bruce Tigert: Bayshore Title, Tampa, Fl The other day a friend of mine in the real estate business said, “Some days it’s just hard to put on a positive attitude.” Today may be one of those days. Maybe it’s the heat or the stock market; or maybe it’s […]
By: Rae Anna Conforti, Realtor in Tampa, Fl The Future of Real Estate Marketing….The Tampa Real Estate Industry has seen many changes in the last few years. Over 85% of home buyers and sellers use the Internet to start their research. Therefore, it is essential for Real Estate Agents to be tech savvy, using social media, blogs and […]
Seller’s Incentives for a Challenging Economy In a down economy, sellers must compete not only with other homes in the real estate market, but also with buyer’s fears and concerns. Selling incentives have always been a way to create additional interest in your property. Today, incentives can help motivate reluctant buyers to make that next […]
Home Staging is preparing your home for sale so that it will appeal to the widest range of potential buyers. I see the staging process as consisting of two phases: preparation and staging. The five key preparation steps are de-cluttering, depersonalizing, neutralizing, repairing and cleaning (in that order). These steps are not optional! They are […]
We just got out of a meeting with our Real Estate Attorney. He indicated that in the Tampa Bay Real estate market, short sales are becoming increasingly difficult. The banks are foreclosing on properties instead of proceeding with short sales. Short Sales are now taking up to 8 months to respond to offers. Maybe this […]
Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR Rae Anna Conforti, Realtor-Tampa, Fl – The Tampa Real Estate Insider Blog 1. How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job? (While experience is no guarantee of skill, real estate, like many other professions, is mostly learned on the job.) 2. […]
Wall Street Journal Report Freddie Mac Eases Rules for Some Florida Condos Freddie Mac said on Wednesday it would relax some rules that have made it harder to get mortgages for condominium units in Florida. The move could make it easier for some owners to sell their units. Last year, Freddie Mac and its larger […]
