How to Get the Most Out of Your South Tampa Waterfront Home for Sale

How to Get the Most Out of Your South Tampa Waterfront Home for Sale

We love great deals. We love the word “SALE” and we feel proud when we get a product at half its price after serious haggling. In the real estate market, buyers haggle too and sellers would like to get the most out of selling their homes. Your real estate agent can help you determine a great price for your South Tampa waterfront home for sale. Accurate and up to date information about the market can easily be produced by a seasoned agent. Read the following tips on how to buy or sell a home at a great price.

1.  Ask your agent to help you price your home. An experienced agent will know a home’s price with just a glance. Discuss with your agent how much you expect your home to be sold for or how much you are willing to pay for a home. Your agent will offer great advice on how to get a good deal by knowing how the property compares to the market.

2.  Get hold of appreciation rates and market conditions in the area. Your agent can provide information on how prices of homes for sale in South Tampa area are currently faring in the market. Properties tend to be overpriced in a seller’s market while they are underpriced in a buyer’s market.

3.  Observe positive developments in the neighborhood. Anticipated appreciation of the area may have a vital impact on price. New housing developments can be either good or bad. The number of houses on the market may create high demand in the area which may mean appreciation of prices or may result in a surplus of housing which will lower prices.

4.   Look at other properties with similar characteristics as yours and compare how your home scores compared to other homes on the market. Have choices and compare which property will really fit your lifestyle and your budget. You will notice that fair sellers give a competitive price for their home close to similar properties on the market.

5. Observe if properties similar to the one you wish to buy did not sell. The property is overpriced if it has the same price as properties that did not sell and were removed from the market. Ask for this info from your agent.

Follow the tips above and understand the market through the help of your agent. Get a great deal in South Tampa real estate for sale and walk away as if you won the lottery!

If you have questions regarding South Tampa waterfront home for sale or if you need help with your real estate concerns, call me, Mary G. Diaz at 813-245-9677. There’s more to know on how to get a great deal in your real estate transactions!

 

Top 8 Tips To Make Your South Tampa Home Safe And Healthy

Top 8 Tips To Make Your South Tampa Home Safe And Healthy

We often say “There is no place like home” and yet our homes can be unexpectedly dangerous places with the possibility of either environmental hazards or safety issues.

Our homes may contain harmful chemicals such as lead-based paint, radon, molds, formaldehyde or similar substances that can cause health problems. Homes may also have safety hazards such as unstable stairs, creaky floors and pools that may cause unwanted injuries and accidents. It is very important to check the health and safety of our homes before they are listed. If you are a first time home buyer, it is strongly recommended that you get a home inspection when considering homes for sale in South Tampa area. You can also visit my website at www.TampaTodayRealEstate.com to get more home buyer or seller tips.

Here are great tips to keep your home safe and healthy:

1. Check that your windows are not painted or nailed shut so that in case of a fire or an emergency, you can escape through the windows.

2. Install a fence around the pool to keep unsupervised children from getting into the pool.

3. Make an emergency evacuation plan and include at least two routes to exit the home.

4. Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in all levels of your home. Check the alarms regularly.

5. Keep your hallways, bathrooms and stairs well-lit especially during night time to prevent trips, slips and falls.

6. Keep your home pest free by maintaining its cleanliness. Keep it dry to discourage growth of molds.

7. Keep your South Tampa home free of harmful chemicals. Choose quality, eco-friendly materials over cheap and substandard ones.

8. Store pesticides properly to avoid unwanted inhalation. Avoid storing these in living spaces.

If you are still uncertain on how healthy and safe your home is, seek an expert’s advice. Educate yourself on potential hazards and how to prevent them from happening in your home. Home safety does matter for buyers checking out South Tampa area real estate for sale.

Are you looking for someone to partner with you in selling your South Tampa home for sale? Get the latest news on the real estate market before listing your home. Call me, Mary G. Diaz at 813-245-9677, and I will help you get the most out of your home sale.