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The mortgage crisis hit the entire country hard, but there might not be an area more effected than Sarasota, Florida. Obviously, there are now many home buyers that now want to take advantage of all the Sarasota foreclosures. Having said that, if you intend on purchasing a foreclosure property in Sarasota for your next purchase, then there are a few common stumbling blocks that you'll need to avoid in the process to safeguard yourself. Let’s review several aspects to know before making any kind of serious offer. 1. Avoid Making Emotional Offers: When you plan on placing an offer down on a house, you need to be extremely confident with the home's present condition, the actual market price, as well as what's going to be needed to thoroughly restore the home. Way too many home buyers feel that they uncovered an awesome deal and fear that they'll lose the house to another buyer. Consequently, rather than taking the time to truly do their research and finish the appropriate inspections and evaluation, they can wind up securing a Sarasota foreclosure for more than what it's really worth. 2. Estimate Neighborhood Values: Take into account what several other similar properties have sold for and talk to a Sarasota real estate agent who has a working knowledge of the area. In fact, it is a smart decision to thoroughly evaluate these questions Is this neighborhood an appealing location and how are crime rates? How are the schools? Were there foreclosures or investor sales that may negatively affect the future value of the house? Will the home go up in value? How long do I plan on living there?
3. Definitely Get Pre-Approved: Before you even start to look at houses, you must get preapproved on a mortgage so that you can know specifically what you can afford. Sadly, many buyers miss out on some exceptional deals or devote hours of wasted time because they missed this step. Show banks that you are a serious buyer and have your financing in place! 4. Get A Specialist: Not only should you seek the expertise and of an experienced Realtor, but you may even need help from a foreclosure attorney. Each and every specialist can make certain you are making the right decisions throughout the process and can protect you from any problems that come your way. Understand that there is lots more than meets the eye when you're trying to buy a foreclosure in Sarasota. Bargaining with the banks, filling out documents correctly, and undergoing all the necessary inspections can be an extremely detailed and monotonous procedure. For that reason, I encourage you to give me, Tanya Waxler, Florida Licensed Broker with uKeepCommission Real Estate, a call today so I can help you get started. I have years of experience assisting clients with purchasing Sarasota foreclosures. Simply call 941-465-9206 and we will get started.
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Canal Front Home for Sale in Bradenton, Florida
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2 Bedrooms
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2306 41st East Street
Bradenton, FL 34208
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It isn't uncommon for someone selling their house to try to sell it on their own, as a FSBO (For Sale By Owner), rather than work with a Realtor. With the average real estate commission costing the seller 6%, listing a house without using a real estate agent can obviously save the seller quite a bit of cash. With that said, there are a few things you need to think about before you go the FSBO route. Bear in mind, there is a reason why more than 80% of all FSBOs eventually end up embracing the services of a real estate agent. 1. Effectively Marketing Your Home First of all, listing a house is without question a time-consuming process. Its not as easy as putting up an advertisement in Craigslist and putting a "for sale" sign in you yard. Currently there are many, many real estate websites you should list your home on and despite the fact that you can do the majority of this by yourself, there's one site that only Realtors can post on which is in fact the most important site of all...the local MLS or Multiple Listing Service. Not only that, but your Realtor will also have a great deal of experience with internet marketing techniques designed to get your property positioned high in the major search engines. And it is by means of the internet that virtually all home searches start. Furthermore, a good Realtor should have a deep network of other Realtors and buyers which they deal with frequently as part of their daily business. 2. Setting the Price One of the major mistakes FSBOs often make is listing the house at the wrong price. Pricing is by far the most important factor in marketing your home and if you don't know how to do a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) you may not price your home correctly. 3. Negotiations and Contracts Negotiating is not easy. Most people are not trained negotiators which can easily result in deals deteriorating . Realtors, however, have a substantial amount of negotiating expertise and will use that experience to help you close the deal. Remember, negotiating is not only about the cost of the house. Negotiating also includes other aspects including loans, inspection contingencies etc. Likewise, if you're a lawyer then filling out a contract is no problem. On the other hand, for the majority of us, all that legal mumbo-jumbo can be daunting. Having a real estate agent on your side to handle all this will make you feel more at ease. In a nutshell...if you want to sell your house you should genuinely think about the 3 factors above before you try to do it yourself. If you're considering selling a home in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, or Bradenton and want to save money on the commission, then call Tanya Waxler, Florida Licensed Broker and Owner of uKeepCommission Real Estate at 941-465-9207...One phone call can save you thousands of dollars!
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If you're looking for Sarasota homes for sale with golf course access then make sure to look at this home in Bent Tree Village. This Sarasota home includes:
*New roof 2009
*New AC 2010
*New carpet 2010
*New appliances 2010 Excellent schools, quiet community in the middle of Sarasota, includes social membership to Bent Tree Country Club! Call me, Tanya Waxler, Florida Licensed Broker and Owner of uKeepCommission Real Estate, at 941-465-9207 to discover how you can save thousands on this and every one of our Sarasota homes for sale!
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Check out this home just 4 houses away from the boat ramp in Terra Ceia Florida! Bring your boat...bring your RV. This home in Palmetto, Florida can quickly be converted from a 2 bedroom to a 3 bedroom home. Nice tile floors, and well maintained. Washer & dryer in garage. Not far from Hospital, St. Pete, , beaches, boating & shopping! NO DEED RESTRICTIONS, SOLD AS IS. Also, available for rent. For additional information contact Tanya Waxler, Florida Licensed Broker and Owner of uKeepCommission Real Estate at 941-465-9207 or have a look at this house on the internet at http://TerraCeia.uKeepCommission.com
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Selling your home fast in this market is actually easier than you think. However, you first have to ask yourself…are you IN the market or are you simply ON the market. There is a big difference.
Let me explain…
There are many factors that give a home value. However, the truth is the seller is really only capable of affecting two of those factors…Price and Condition. A seller can’t control the taxes, the seller can’t control the rating of the local school, the seller can’t control the lot size etc. However, the seller does have control over the price of the home as well as the condition of the home.
As I heard it explained once during a real estate webinar, there are basically three places you can be when selling your home…
1. On the market
2. No Man’s Land
3. In the market
If you are listed on MLS and not getting any showings or offers your are simply ON the market and it is very unlikely your home will ever sell. If this is the case you have to adjust one of the two factors that you do have control over…Price and/or Condition. You can either lower your price and/or fix up the home (fresh paint, new carpet, landscaping etc.) Doing so will either bring you IN the market or possibly into No Man’s Land.
No Man’s Land is when the seller is getting showings, but no offers. This can be a dangerous place to be as all it really does is help sell the other homes around you. In other words, your house is making all the other homes look like better deals. In order to get out of No Man’s Land and actually IN the market you must further adjust either the Price and/or the Condition of the home.
To be IN the market means that you are getting both showings AND offers. The only way to really sell your home is to be IN the market.
So the question is what is the right price and condition needed to get a home IN the market? Well, when it comes to fixing up the home you need to be careful about putting too much money into any project. You don’t want to over improve the home. It’s best to do the simple cost effective fixes. It is amazing what a fresh coat of paint, steam cleaning carpets, landscaping etc. can do for the overall appeal of a home. However, you may want to stay away from the more expensive upgrades such as countertops, flooring etc. unless absolutely necessary. First of all, you avoid the headaches of doing the upgrades yourself, plus many buyers would rather the price come down a bit and be able to upgrade the home to their own personal liking.
The fact is, the easiest factor to control is price. The easiest way to get your home IN the market and sold fast is to simply lower the price.
So what’s the best way to price your home so it is IN the market? Simply have your agent do a comparative market analysis and then under-price your home by roughly 10%. Yes, that's a hard pill for the seller to swallow, but while a seller may lose thousands from the sale, he will likely offset that loss by avoiding months of costly bills accrued from having the home just sit on the market month after month without any offers.
Not only will this approach lead to more showings, but it will also get you multiple offers. That’s right, under-pricing the home will not just bring in one offer, but rather multiple offers and this will often times lead to a bidding war. You see once someone has mentally committed to buying a home and has already pictured himself living there, he is much more likely to come up in price when he finds out someone else wants to buy his dream home.
Again, if you want to sell your home you must be IN the market. To do this you can either adjust the price of the home and/or the condition of the home. To sell your home fast we suggest doing only minor upgrades while focusing more on under-pricing your home to generate more showings and more offers and quite possibly a bidding war. -----------------------------------------
If you're interested in selling your home in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, or Bradenton and would like more advice on how to sell your home quickly...including how to best use today's technology, then call Tanya Waxler, Florida Licensed broker and Owner of uKeepCommission Real Estate, at 941-465-9207.
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Gorgeous
home
on canal in Nokomis
just listed!! Excellent
view from the kitchen, 1/2 acre lot, awesome
lanai, fresh paint. Dock
with lift on site. Community boat ramp & park at the end of the
cul-de-sac. Lots
of privacy! For
more information call
Tanya Waxler, Florida Licensed Broker,
at 941-465-9207 or visit
this house
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the web at http://nokomis.ukeepcommission.com
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How's the present Sarasota real estate market looking? Well, if you're an investor it's looking terrific! There are two basic choices when it comes to investing in real estate: 1) Earn monthly income through rental properties. The benefit here is, now that the market is turning around and Sarasota homes for sale are starting to slowly go up in price, you not only get a monthly earnings, but you build equity in your home over time. However, to do this the right way you want to ensure your monthly rent covers your bills and then some (mortgage, insurance, taxes and any other maintenance that is included with the rent such as lawn care, pool etc.) . And, don't forget, there will be things that must be fixed that are landlord's responsibility such as appliances, pool equipment etc. Generally, you should be looking to make at the very least a 5% profit on your investment, but can make much more. Then again, being a landlord is not for everyone. Not only do you have the hassle of collecting money each month, but there is always the chance that the house is empty while looking for the best tenant. Luckily, with the current Sarasota real estate market this is not likely since rentals today are a hot commodity. In fact, certain areas of Sarasota will have several, full-price offers the day it comes on the market. 2) Another popular choice in investing in residential real estate is known as flipping. Flipping usually refers to purchasing a home with the aim of fixing it up and reselling shortly there after. This too has both advantages and disadvantages. Probably the most glaring advantage is that you don't have to be a landlord. On the other hand, while the rental market in Sarasota is hot, it is still buyers market...meaning it may take a while to sell your home and the longer the home sits without selling or without a tenant the more money you lose.This is why many real estate investors offer 3 choices when listing their home on the market: for sale, for rent, and for lease option to buy. This way the homeowner covers all his bases. No matter the approach you choose, the more work you are willing to put into the house the better deal you are likely to get. Of course, The more work you have to put into the house more potential complications you may have. If you do go this route it's wise that you know a thing or two about construction or at least have many “go-to” people in the industry (plumbers, carpenters, electricians etc.) And don't forget, you never want to over-improve a home beyond it's worth. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- There's certainly money to be made investing in Sarasota real estate and even more money to be made if you use the right Realtor. To learn how uKeepCommission Real Estate will save you even more money when buying Sarasota homes for sale, contact Tanya Waxler, Licensed Florida Realtor, at 941-465-9207.
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Along the gulf coast of Florida, situated in both Sarasota and Manatee County, the community of Lakewood Ranch is bucking the country's downward pattern in home sales. While the rest of the nation seems to be suffering, Lakewood Ranch, an 8,500 acre master-planned community, has already sold more than 170 houses this year. As the president of Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty Brian Kennelly recently stated, "Lakewood Ranch is without a doubt the growth corridor in the region and the state right now."
Additionally, the overall Sarasota real estate market is also picking up. Overall homes sales are up just over 4% for the year and the Sarasota Association of Realtors reports that they just experienced their 2nd best volume of sales in the past six years.
Having said that, the thing to remember about all these stats which have been emerging these days regarding the Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota areas is that they are specifically speaking about the volume of sales or transactions, NOT the price of the homes. Even though there is certainly data to suggest that Lakewood Ranch home prices are on the rise again they still remain very low.
There are a number of reasons why home prices are low. One, there is still a reasonable amount of concern about the housing market nationally and the national economy seems to have stalled yet again. Also, it still is more complicated to secure a loan nowadays than it was prior to the housing collapse. As a result, despite the fact that homes are more affordable now than they have been in many years, people are still often unwilling to buy a home and people who wish to purchase a home might not have an easy time obtaining a loan. This, in turn, has kept prices low even in an area that generally seems to booming.
Fortunately, this produces a market that is perfect for real estate investors. First of all, the fact that the nation's economy is still at a standstill is keeping interest rates really low making purchasing a home much more affordable. And, here's the important part…the fact that home loans are hard to acquire combined with the hesitancy of people to buy a home has created a red hot market for rentals in Lakewood Ranch.
Lakewood Ranch rentals most often have various offers the very day they come on the market. With rents in Lakewood Ranch averaging $1/sq. ft. you should have a positive income almost immediately. Not just that, but rent prices have actually gone up within the last year or so. In fact, there is no doubt that the landlords are 100% sitting in the driver's seat in Lakewood Ranch. **********************************
Want to learn how you can save even more money investing in Lakewood Ranch Real Estate? Call Tanya Waxler, Florida Licensed Broker and Owner of uKeepCommission Real Estate at 941-465-9207.
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Looking for Sarasota homes without deed restrictions? Look no further. uKeepCommission Real Estate has just listed this charming Sarasota home without any deed restrictions. This means you can keep your boat and/or RV right at your house! *Awesome Fenced in yard
*Cool sun deck
*Large trees!
*A lot of room to put in a pool!
*Very well maintained
*New paint job
*Brand new laminate flooring
*New carpeting
*Extremely private back yard
*Terrific workshop with electricity
*Extra shed
*Sizeable master bedroom! And, remember, with uKeepCommission Real Estate you'll save even more money! To learn more contact Tanya Waxler, Florida Licensed Realtor, at 941-465-9207, or take a look at this home on the web at http://SarasotaHome.uKeepCommission.com.
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If you're trying to find short sales in Bradenton? You're going to love this... uKeepCommission Real Estate just listed this extremely private, Bradenton home in Greyhawk Landing with an amazing lake view together with preserve behind. The big lanai and pool area make this a perfect spot to relax. Pleasant kitchen area with corian counter tops and wood cabinets. Greyhawk Landing is an exceptionally sought after, gated community which has a swimming pool, health and fitness area, tennis, playground, and soccer fields. A rated schools make this ideal for families! In close proximity to I-75 for an easy commute anywhere. Excellent place to call home. This house is a short sale, but it is very well maintained and won't stay on the market long. For more information about this short sale in Bradenton, contact Tanya Waxler, Florida Licensed Broker, at 941-465-9207 or you can go visit this house online at http://ShortSalesBradenton.uKeepCommission.com
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All weekend long the Hernando DeSoto Historical Society will be putting on it's annual Seafood Festival at the Downtown Bradenton Waterfront!
Each year the event welcomes thousands of people to enjoy some of the best seafood around as well as other fantastic foods from local restaurants such as Mattison's Riverside and Anna Maria Oyster Bar. However, the festival is not just Seafood! The festival also includes nearly 20 musical acts on three different stages throughout the weekend with both One Night Rodeo and Chris Cagle playing Saturday night!
So if you're looking for something to do in Bradenton this weekend head on over to the Downtown Bradenton Waterfront for some great food and music!
Friday, April 1, 2011 5pm - 10pm
Saturday, April 2, 2011 11am - 10pm
Sunday, April 3, 2011 Noon - 7pm
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Looking for something to do today in Sarasota? Head on over to downtown Sarasota for the 9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival. The event is going to take place on both weekend (March 26th & 27th) from 10 - 5. You can find everything from photography to artwork to pottery to clothing. Everything is handmade in the U.S.A. Obviously, their is going to be lots of fantastic food and since it is in Sarasota....there will be plenty of sunshine as well!
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This Sarasota home for sale is situated on a cul-de-sac in a quite, private neighborhood. Very minor deed restrictions let you park your RV or boat in the large side yard. Great location, just south of University Parkway. The kitchen has a really cool pass through window. Awesome lanai with unique side space. Great floor plan, just needs a little new paint & new carpets to look more modern. Lots of potential! Storage is also very plentiful in this Sarasota home ESTATE SALE! Plus, with uKeepCommission Real Estate you can save thousands on this Sarasota home for sale! For more details contact, Tanya Waxler, Florida Licensed Broker, at 941-465-9207 or check out this house on the web at http://SarasotaHomes.uKeepCommission.com
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uKeepCommission Real Estate is happy to present this mobile home for sale in Florida. Seller calls this the "Cul-de-sac of love." This double wide mobile home for sale in Florida has updated kitchen cabinets and 2 bay windows. The inside has been well maintained. The furniture can be included. Half bath with spare bedroom. Storage shed has room for workshop. 55+ very active community. In close proximity to beaches, shopping, restaurants. If you're interested in mobile homes in Florida for sale, call Tanya Waxler, Florida Licensed Broker, at 941-465-9207 or visit this home on the internet at http://MobileHomes.uKeepCommission.com
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