Real Estate Information Archive

Each real estate transaction comes with mountainous stacks of paperwork, countless showing requests that need coordination, inspection meetings, ongoing marketing obligations, frequent bank and/or buyer negotiation meetings, seller updates, comparative market analysis, MLS modifications, numerous telephone and Internet requests for information, and much more. And often, this is just over the span of one day!

In this market, real estate agents are busy with multiple transactions all going on at the same time. A successful Agent Team specializing in the Tampa Bay area is experienced at delegation and multi-tasking, accomplishing things that would require a single agent to work unrealistically long hours per day.

Since your home will be competing with many others, you will want to feel confident that the continuous marketing efforts to get your home sold are and being monitored and adjusted for effectiveness.

The Team concept is so effective because it allows your agent to focus on sales related activities, while other team members focus on completing the non-sales related tasks. This results in a faster sale and a smoother escrow period.

Some advantages of hiring a Real Estate Team in Pinellas County to sell your home:

• Multiplies the effective effort of getting your home sold.
• Significantly increases the attention to detail, presenting your home in the best possible light.
• Doubles the availability to field calls and questions from buyers and buyers agents to facilitate a faster, successful sale.Adds a “Checks and Balances” and consultative approach to all aspects of the sale of your home.
• Allows one of your agents to be present during inspections and/or repair work, while other agent is focused on critical marketing, sales, and administrative details.
• Enhanced marketing of your home through more innovative channels.
• You're the number one focus: your transaction will not be set aside while others are completed.
• Less wasted time, keeping inertia moving towards the goal of getting your home sold.
• More availability to your agents for greater communication throughout the selling process.
• Selling a home in Pinellas County Florida is an intensely complex process, filled with minute details. This can be very challenging for the single agent.
• Better management of document flow to assist a timely escrow closing.
• Increased traffic through more timely and effective showing schedule coordination with buyers agents.
• Doubles the listing agent Sphere of Influence in Pinellas County and Tampa Bay area to facilitate increased exposure to more potential buyers, resulting in a quicker sale.
• The Agent Team concept allows for greater flexibility throughout the entire process.
• No extra fees or costs for double the attention towards successfully selling your home.

• You get your desired results! The Gary & Team are full time professional real estate agent team with proven record for selling homes in the Tampa Bay Area!

Thinking of selling your home?
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One of the many benefits of owning your own home is the freedom to find your ‘furever’ friend. By pointing out the aspects of your home that make it ‘pet-friendly’ in your listing, you’ll attract these buyers rather than alienate the 61% of American households that have a pet!

If you are one of the many homeowners looking to list your home for sale, how do you stand out to the millions of pet parents searching for their dream homes?

Whether a dog person, a cat person, or someone who prefers the company of another pet species, 99% of pet owners say that they consider their animal to be family. When finding a home, 95% of animal owners believe it is important that a housing community allows animals.

A recent study by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed that there are many aspects of the home buying, selling and owning experience that have been greatly impacted by American’s love for their pets.

This should come as no surprise as $66.75 billion was spent on pets in the U.S in 2016, with $70 billion projected for 2017. NAR’s President William E. Brown shed some light on the impact of pet owners and their home search,

“In 2016, 61 percent of U.S. households either have a pet or plan to get one in the future, so it is important to understand the unique needs and wants of animal owners when it comes to homeownership.  

REALTORS® understand that when someone buys a home, they are buying it with the needs of their whole family in mind; ask pet owners, and they will enthusiastically agree that their animals are part of their family.”

The Power of Pets When Choosing the Right Home

• 89% of pet owners say they would not give up their pet due to a housing restriction
• 81% of Americans say their pets play a role in their housing situation
• 31% of animal owners have refused to put in an offer on a home because it wasn’t a good fit for their animals
• 19% of Americans say they would consider moving for their pet
• 12% percent have moved for their pet

New home builders have actually begun installing retractable pet gates that tuck away neatly inside door jams as a highly requested feature in new homes to attract pet-parents, according to Builder.com.

So, if you are a homeowner looking to sell in today’s pet-friendly environment, point out the features of your home that will attract pet owners:

• Fully fenced in backyard – (91% of pet owners ranked this as the most important feature of a home to accommodate their pet)
• Locations of dog parks/walking paths/pet-friendly beaches in the area (71% ranked this as the top feature of any neighborhood they would consider)
• Proximity to veterinarians/groomers/pet supply stores (31%)

Bottom Line

Americans love their pets and will look for pet-friendly features in the home they wish to buy, so take advantage of this knowledge by pointing out your home’s ability to meet their needs.

Thinking of selling your home?
Let's discuss your options - contact The Gary & Nikki Team today.
Or call - 727-787-6995.

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The real estate market is moving more and more into a complete recovery. Home values are up. Home sales are up. Distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen dramatically. It seems that 2017 will be the year that the housing market races forward again.

However, there is one thing that may cause the industry to tap the brakes: a lack of housing inventory. While buyer demand looks like it will remain strong throughout the summer, supply is not keeping up.

Here are the thoughts of a few industry experts on the subject:

Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR:

"Sellers are in the driver's seat this spring as the intense competition for the few homes for sale is forcing many buyers to be aggressive in their offers. Buyers are showing resiliency given the challenging conditions. However, at some point — and the sooner the better — price growth must ease to a healthier rate. Otherwise sales could slow if affordability conditions worsen."

Tom O’Grady, Pro Teck CEO

“The lack of inventory is very real and could have a severe impact on home sales in the months to come. Traditionally, a balanced market would have an MRI (Months Remaining Inventory) between six and 10 months.

This month, only eight metros we track have MRIs over 10, compared to 27 last year and 48 two years ago—illustrating that this lack of inventory is not being driven by traditionally ‘hot’ markets, but is rather a broad-based, national phenomenon.”

Ralph McLaughlin, Chief Economist at Trulia

“Nationally, housing inventory dropped to its lowest level on record in 2017 Q1. The number of homes on the market dropped for the eighth consecutive quarter, falling 5.1% over the past year.”

Freddie Mac

“Tight housing inventory has been an important feature of the housing market at least since 2016. For-sale housing inventory, especially of starter homes, is currently at its lowest level in over ten years. If inventory continues to remain tight, home sales will likely decline from their 2016 levels. …all eyes are on housing inventory and whether or not it will meet the high demand.”

Bottom Line

If you are thinking of selling, now may be the time. Demand for your house will be strongest at a time when there is very little competition. That could lead to a quick sale for a really good price.

Thinking of selling your home? Let's discuss your options - contact The Gary & Nikki Team today. Or call - 727-787-6995.

Wondering about your home's value?

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Some Highlights:

• The National Association of REALTORS® surveyed their members for their monthly Confidence Index.
• The REALTORS® Confidence Index is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over 50,000 real estate practitioners. Practitioners are asked about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions.
• Homes sold in 60 days or less in 36 out of 50 states, and Washington D.C.
• Homes typically went under contract in 34 days in March!

Thinking of selling your home? Let's discuss your options - contact The Gary & Nikki Team today. Or call - 727-787-6995.

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