Flipping in Venice? Today's Buyers Want Smart Features
Wednesday, March 11
If you are getting a Venice, FL home ready to sell or investing in a Venice, FL home flip, keeping up to date on recent home buyer trends will help you get a higher sales price in a shorter time.A recent survey found that Realtors agreed that buyers today are more interested in homes with smart f...
Is Your Agent Mobile?
Monday, March 09
Is Your Agent Mobile?As a follow up to my last blog about Verizon's Realtor ad, it's important if you are selling your Venice FL home or condo to ask agents about their mobile marketing plan.You may get a blank stare, or the agents you interview could volunteer that they have a smartphone so they...
Real Estate Tech
Saturday, March 07
Verizon recently put out a terriffic ad highlighting how Realtors use (or have trouble using) technology.I've written about this subject before. "Experienced" Realtors, who have been in the business forever, usually have a hard time sending email, much less taking video or pictures of a home and...
21 States Have Higher Property Tax than Florida
Wednesday, March 04
A recent report by RealtyTrac shows 21 states had higher property tax rates than Florida.Homeowners paid an average of 1.18% effective property tax rate in 2014 based on the average estimated market value of single family homes. I usually advise my customers to anticipate 1.25% property tax upon...
New Listing: Total Reno in Sarasota
Thursday, February 26
I just listed a totally renovated home for sale in Sarasota at 2304 Sandrala Drive. The list price is $439,000This home has been expanded to 2100+ sq ft and has a new roof, HVAC, stainless steel appliances, all new plumbing and electrical. Every counter top and vanity is granite, and all vaniti...
New Listing in Sarasota National Golf in Venice FL
Monday, February 23
I have a new listing for sale in the golf course community of Sarasota National in Venice for $279,000.Townhomes are not that common in Venice. This one is a true 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo with split plan and a beautiful lake view. Built in 2007, the property has an upgraded kitchen and a newer HV...