Category: Selling A Home

What Does That Status Letter Mean? “A”,”B”,”PS”,CS”

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

A = Actively Available B = Back Up Offers Only PS = Pending Sale CS =  Closed Sale X = Expired from the Active Market T = Temporarily Off the Market A = Actively Available – Should be available for you to buy or bid on. Cases where this might not work out. Foreclosure agents rarely …

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How to Prepare for an Open House

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

When preparing for an open house think about how most potential buyers want to imagine their own personal items in the home not yours. How can you accomplish this model home feel? A first step would be removing all trinkets and extra items from countertops and end tables. Anything that is not necessary to keep …

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How to Survive the Moving Madness!

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

Springtime is here and it is one of the most popular times of the year that families choose to make a move! Moving is often a stressful time for both buyers and sellers. Here are some moving tips that can help relieve a little bit of that stress throughout the process. Pack the items you …

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Will your electric box cause you grief when you sell?

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

As a homeowner when you decide to sell you want to get the best value possible for your home. Before you decide to sell your home there are a lot of things you want to have in order to make sure your home is in the best selling condition. One item many homeowners will not …

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How many of the most wanted home features does your home have?

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

Everyone has their own list of their own wants and needs when looking for a home, but there are three features that show up most often on the home buyers most wanted list. Storage Space: This can come in the form of a garage or closet space. Many homeowners aren’t looking for a 3 car …

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What To Expect At Closing

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Great Florida Homes

So you have found the house of your dreams and you are ready to seal the deal. Whether it’s your first home or you have done this before, closing the deal on a home can cause some anxiety. Knowing what to expect at the closing table will help ease your nerves when closing day comes. …

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What does an aging population mean for the housing market?

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Great Florida Homes

The aging population of the United States has been a growing concern on many levels, from what to do about social security to the housing market. The number of Americans age 50+ will grow to 132 million by 2030, which is an increase of more than 70% since 2000. This is a major shift in …

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You’ve Made the Decision to Sell…Now What?

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Great Florida Homes

If you are preparing to sell your home you will want to turn it into a marketable home for buyers. A few minor repairs, some cleaning, and finishing touches can add great value to your home to help it sell quicker. Here are some simple steps to get your home ready: Curb Appeal: The exterior …

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How Can a Real Estate Team Help?

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Great Florida Homes

When you want to buy or sell a property, you might find yourself wondering if you have the time, energy, resources and contacts to complete the transaction on your own. No matter how organized and efficient you are on your own, it’s always best to have some professional help, allowing the transaction to go even …

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Biggest Home Seller Mistakes That You Should Keep Away From

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Great Florida Homes

There are several reasons why you would want to sell your house; it could be a new job assignment or a transfer of residence or many other reasons.  It is normal that every home seller wants to sell their house for the best price in the least amount of time. As a seller you have …

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