Archive for 'Selling' Category
How can you avoid getting adversely affected by the current Orlando real estate market conditions?
For the last several years most of the country has experienced some form of a slow down or a challenging real estate market. Falling prices, reduced sales, foreclosures and short sales are common place throughout the US. The Orlando real estate market is no different. How can you avoid getting adversely affected by the current market situation? The [...]
Villa Mirrano Tuscan Home Bellaria Windermere Florida
Custom built home by Stonebridge Exclusive Homes. Authentic Tuscan Architecture with an elegant Tuscan style in Bellaria, Windermere Florida. Interior features include: First floor library All 5 bedrooms are suites Wine closet with lovely Tuscan Iron Gate French windows and doors Stone flooring Tile flooring Wood flooring Custom cabinets Rich detailed wood trim Stone counters [...]
How long does it take to sell a home in Orlando?
The Orlando Real Estate Association reports that in July, 2010 the average time it took for a home to come under contract was 85 days. This is down significantly from July 2009 when it took 101 days for a home to receive a contract. Orlando homeowners can take steps that will further help speed up [...]
Leverage our technology to your advantage when buying or selling a home in Orlando.
We are in the age of technology where consumers want information at their fingertips anytime, anywhere. Watson Realty invests millions of dollars to make sure our state of art technology benefits not only our team of sales professionals but also our buyers and sellers in Orlando, Florida and worldwide. Ed Forman, President of Watson Realty [...]
Why would a seller request backup offers?
It is not unusual for a home buyer to discover a home that is under contract and the seller has instructed their listing agent to note in the MLS that backup offers are requested. Why would a seller request backup offers? Backup offers may be requested because of a variety of reasons including: The seller has concerns about their buyer’s [...]
Buyers and sellers should make sure everything is in writing.
When I speak with a buyer and/or seller one of the things I will say to them just before they sign any paperwork, contracts or disclosures is if there is anything I or anyone has said that is influencing you to buy/sell, please make sure whatever that is, you have it in writing. I [...]
Should I use a big company or a small company to sell my house?
Homeowners in most areas around the country have choices when it comes to selecting a real estate company. When selecting a real estate company to assist you with selling your home should you use a big company or a small one in your area? Does it make a difference? What are the advantages of using [...]
Considering resale issues when buying your home
Think back a few years and it seemed like many buyers were strongly considering the resale issue especially as it related to value. Flipping a home became very popular throughout the country with the buyer’s goal when purchasing a home primarily to sell it quickly for a profit. What about the homebuyer just looking for [...]
Demand for housing in Illinois affected by economy
Below is a video that discusses how the economy affects the demand for housing in Illinois.
Your listing agent may not show your home.
The agent you have listed your home has many jobs and responsibilities that they must perform in order to get your home sold. Something interesting you may find during the course of your listing is that your listing agent may never show the home to prospective buyers themselves. Listing agents understand this and that is [...]