Seller Tips

Dec. 4, 2008

The Financial Crisis Show

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Nov. 20, 2008

Taking Your Bonita Springs Home Off The Market

Real Estate Has No Short Term Fixes

Some people who decide to sell their Bonita Springs home find out the value that they had in mind isn’t really the reality of their current situation. Well, I guess a fair number of them find that out, not just some of them. …

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Oct. 22, 2008

The Casualties of Indifference

Are You Sure Buyers Actually Get In Your Home?

Sometimes it really isn't that difficult to figure out why a  home isn't selling. I stumbled onto a big reason why some homes don't sell this past weekend.  There wasn't a whole bunch of hocus pocus involved or even a comparative market analysis.  …

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Sept. 25, 2008

Doc Stamps and Short Sales

Here's a big news alert that just came out that may effect your short sale real estate transaction.

In an opinion letter issued today to the Florida Association of Realtors, the Department of Revenue ruled that "when the lender cancels indebtedness of the seller, that cancellation is not included in …

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Sept. 13, 2008

When They Don't Want To Hear It

Don't want to hear it

You Can't Hide From Foreclosure

Most of my listings are posted on Trulia and I also subscribe to Trulia alerts.  I get email alerts for new listings, foreclosures and even the "Voices" that I participate in from time to time.  I mostly read those just to see what people are …

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Aug. 20, 2008

Long Walk vs. Short Pier

New Pass Bonita Springs

Come Any Closer & I'll Jump!

This is a thankless job.  There are times when it is fun to sell real estate and there are times when it would be more fun to have my fingers crushed in a door.  There are things that real estate agents do that is …

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Aug. 3, 2008

Protect Yourself and Your Bonita Springs Home

Dart Board

Do you know what a pop tart agent is? If you're a buyer, a seller or even another agent, you need to know if you don't know. There are a couple of species of part tart agents:

  • A pop tart agent gets a phone call and runs out the door …
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July 31, 2008

A Little Pink on Thursday in Bonita Springs

Bonita springs flower

Just a little flower growing in Bonita Springs.  I see this flowering bush out my kitchen window in my neighbors back yard.  I found my way to take a photo while the sun was going down today.  I've been a little under the weather the last few days and haven't …

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July 29, 2008

What Is The Absorption Rate of Bonita Springs Homes For Sale

Absorption Rate of Bonita Springs Homes For Sale

Yesterday, I taught a brief class on Absorption Rates at a local real estate office. The long story shot is that I was teaching real estate agents how best to show their buyers and sellers the reality of their real estate situation. …

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July 20, 2008

Price Remains King in Bonita Springs Real Estate

Gulf Access Homes

A Tale of Pricing Riverfront Gulf Access Homes

Sometimes when homes don't sell as fast as expected the homeowner becomes frustrated. The current state of the Bonita Springs real estate market has brought sales to some home sellers while other homes remain unsold. The only thing that is obvious about …

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