Jacksonville Real Estate Blog - Tips For Home Selling

Sell My House FAST

Selling a house FAST can be a daunting task, but it can be done with some careful planning and execution.

Many homeowners in Jacksonville or St Augustine want to sell their house fast due to various reasons, such as financial problems, unexpected life expenses, a new job opportunity, relocation requirement, or even the death of a spouse.  The traditional 60 to 90 days on market to find a Buyer, followed by an additional 30 to 45 days it takes to actually close on the sale of a property may not be an option in such cases.  However, there are several options available to sell a house more quickly, such as selling on the open market with a better plan, selling to a friend or family member, selling to a local or large institutional investor, or selling…

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How to Sell My House As Is - Expert Guide

Sell My House AS IS, Without Repairs  

This process is not easy, and should not be entered into lightly, however with a few tips you will be well on your way to Selling your house As Is, in any real estate market throughout the United States.  

Why you should listen to me:  I’m a Florida REALTOR in Jacksonville with over 18 years of experience listing and selling houses, and many of them have been "AS IS".  Further, I was part of the mortgage collapse and sold many properties AS IS when they were being purchased as a short sale.  Today, I still sell houses AS IS as part of my regular real estate business in Jacksonville Florida.  

IMPORTANT INFO:  999 times out of 1000, a Buyer of ANY real estate will perform Due Diligence, which usually includes…

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Should I sell now or wait till Corona Virus is over?

A lot of home owners with big plans are going through this internal debate right now. A lot of questions are starting to float around.  Here are some of the questions we've fielded:

Are people still buying homes during the Corona Virus Pandemic?

Should I sell now while prices are still high?

Are home prices going down because of Corona?

Should I wait till the Corona Virus is over to sell my home? 

I'll answer all of these independently, but to summarize my recommendation:  You should only sell now if you meet all or most of these bullet points:   

• Your home is market ready:  It's tight, nothing left undone, it's super clean and decluttered, no outstanding maintenance, no "ugh" factor when a Realtor walks through with their…

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Timing the Market versus Timing the Season

I've never met a home seller that didn't want the highest price for their home.  Getting that top price isn't just about having a well maintained, clean, and updated home.  It's also about timing.  Check out our video on market timing!

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Did I miss the market by not selling my house in the Summer?

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How important is the List Price

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Why do agents have different opinions of value?

Would you like to discuss your home's value range?  

Let's chat - 

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Ghost Houses in Jacksonville

Do you believe in ghost?  What about ghost houses?

Well it appears Jacksonville is full of "ghost houses".   

That's what we are calling the houses that get listed for sale without any pictures of the actual house for sale. (not actually haunted houses)  

Jacksonville's Ghost Houses:  This is a real thing!  

These "ghost houses" are put up for sale by the hired Realtor who has signed a listing agreement with the home Sellers.  

Why would anyone agree to putting their house up for sale without having pictures of the home?  ... That we can't answer...  but it makes us wonder.....

Does the home owner know their home has no pictures showing it off in it's best light?

Does the home owner know how important the first impression is!

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How this home sold in 10 days

While homes sit unsold on the market for weeks, months, and sometimes years, others sell SUPER FAST!  Why is that?  What makes some homes sell while others sit?

Here is one of those examples.  We listed this house for sale and it had many showings in just a few days and received several interested parties and offers.  It sold for full price and the Buyers and Sellers came to quick terms in just 10 days!  Some of the reasons this happened::

Curb Appeal!

This house looks good from the road!  Yes, it needed a little hedge trimming but ultimately is was a beautiful curb appeal that attracted everyone in!  

Open Floor Plan

Most home buyers are looking for several key ingredients while shopping for their next homes, but an open floor plan is…

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Mortgage Rates are On The Rise in 2017

Time to make your move in 2017!

If there has ever been a time to capitalize on moving up, this is the time!  

That's right, make your MOVE UP in 2017 and benefit by both selling high and buying low.  How can that be?

1. Selling High:  We have just finished several years of above average real estate appreciation.  In 2016, Jacksonville realized an 8%+ annual appreciation!  Your house is most likely worth more than you think.  Will this trend continue?  No one knows for sure.  There certainly appears to be a rise in overall consumer sentiment, and our local Jacksonville economy is growing so signs are pointing to positive.  
2. Buying Low:  Rates are historically low, which gives you increased buying power.  That's right, you'll be able to buy…

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