How a Realtor Can Help You Sell Your Home

SELLING REAL ESTATE TODAY IS STRESSFUL

Selling a home can often prove to be a stressful time in one’s life. So much goes into preparing a house for the market and getting a house on the market--and then finding a potential buyer for the property. With all the homes on the market today competing for a much smaller pool of qualified buyers, it has become harder for any home to stand out and to sell. That is where a top real estate agent in the Tampa Bay area can help.

FINDING A TOP SELLING REALTOR

Finding a great agent does not have to be difficult. One of the best ways to find the perfect agent is through word of mouth. By talking to both current and past clients of an agent, a seller can better get an idea of exactly what that agent has to offer. When selling Tampa, Florida real estate, the services an agent offers are often crucial to executing the sale of a home. And you may wish to inquire if the agent is certified by an independent company for quality service. The QSC is now offering a rating of real estate professionals – please visit their website at http://www.qualityservice.org.

REALTOR SERVICES

The first, and most basic service, is pricing the home so that it will sell. Another important service is keeping the seller informed, in a timely manner, of any changes in the market that will impact the selling price. Once a competitive price has been established the home will be listed in the MLS (multiple listing service), allowing for those looking for Tampa, Florida real estate to find prospective homes.

I INTERNET IMPORTANT REAL ESTATE SALES TOOL

Internet marketing has become increasingly more critical and most of the real estate internet sites get their information from their local MLS. Some top public home search sites are Realtor.com, Zillow.com, and Trulia.com. Historically, advertising in newspapers and magazines was an important aspect in marketing Tampa Bay Real Estate, but those days are definitely over.

A great real estate agent will take the burden off the homeowner and can make selling that Tampa, Florida real estate a much less stressful process than it might otherwise be. It pays to work with a proven professional.

Questions for Interviewing Prospective Realtors

Over the past several years a risky trend appeared and it took place in almost every major city in the US. As real estate proved to be a lucrative market, many people began taking classes, earning their licenses, and immediately leading people into real estate transactions with little knowledge or experience in the complexities of navigating the real estate market. Although the market has lost its appeal to those realtors, many are still in business.

PREPARE YOURSELF

This is why it’s in your best interest to interview several realtors with specific questions that will help you select an ethical, honest person to represent you.

These questions cover an agent’s schedule, their past selling attempts, successes and failures, former clientele, price ratios, personal statistics, the realtor’s skill level, and other pertinent information that you need to know, but they may be reluctant to divulge of their own free will.

QUESTIONS FOR INTERVIEWING MULTIPLE REALTORS

1. What is your list price to sale price ratio for the last 60 days?
2. What is your average days on market for the last 90 days?
3. What is the absorption rate for home like mine in the area?
4. Of the listings that you had last year that did not sell; why did they not sell?
5. What percentage of homes did you represent the seller and not the buyer last year?
6. How many homes did you actually sell last year?
7. Can you give me a list of your last 10 clients with their contact information?
8. Do you do any type of work besides real estate?
9. How many people do you speak with each day about the real estate business?
10. Can you show me a copy of your daily schedule?

These questions will help you find an honest realtor who can do the best possible job for you. He or she should have no problem telling you everything you want to know. Any hesitation or misinformation in the answers, and you know it’s time to look elsewhere.

Land O' Lakes - One of the Tampa Bay Area's Best Kept Secrets?

Located just twenty miles north of downtown Tampa Bay, Land O’ Lakes is quickly becoming one of the premier locations for those looking to move to the Pasco County /Tampa Bay area. After visiting the area, it is clear why so many people are choosing Land O’ Lakes as their new home. But for those who have not had the privilege of doing so, and are interested in what it has to offer, here are a few reasons real estate in the Land O’ Lakes development is so attractive to prospective buyers.

QUIET PEACEFUL LIVING

With a quiet county feeling, Land O’ Lakes offers many lovely and affordable master planned communities within a quick commute to the Greater Tampa Area and businesses in downtown Tampa. Although it might seem like the Land O’ Lakes community is a world apart from the hustle and bustle of Tampa Bay, it is only twenty miles from downtown. And it is approximately 10 minutes from the new shopping malls being developed near I-75 and highway 54 – Wiregrass and Cypress Creek.

PLANNED COMMUNITIES

The many master planned communities, most of them built since 2002 offer wonderful opportunities for individuals and families to enjoy neighborhood amenities such as lap and spash pools, tennis courts, soccer fields, fully equipped gyms, walking and biking trails, and common recreation rooms for events – all within the neighborhood itself. You won’t have to go far to relax and enjoy your free time in a “country club” environment. Some of your newer neighborhoods include Asbel Estates, Connerton, Concord Station, Stonegate, Suncoast Lakes, LakeShore Ranch and Lake Talia.