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September 2024 - Single Family Homes This past weekend, as I was rummaging through my garage in search of seasonal decorations, it was suggested to me that mid-October was “too early” to begin preparing for the holidays.   The same individuals have implied that February is too early to plan Easter dinner, that May is too early to send out July 4th barbecue invitations, and that Trick-or-Treat candy need not be purchased in early September. Nonsense, I say! When you are excited about something, it is never too early to start dreaming… and planning! How about you? What are you excited about? Maybe your growing family is ready for more space. Maybe you have the opportunity to move closer to friends and family. Maybe you are finally in a position to buy your sunny, SW Florida retreat. Whatever you are looking forward to, I would love to help turn that dream into reality. Reach out to me today, and we can plan together. Call Now! Verna “V” Regler 239.671.7279

Be Safe When Selling Your Home Protect yourself and your property by learning to identify trustworthy partners in your real estate transactions. Be Safe When Selling Your Home *|TAGGED:Geofarm 525,Geofarm 525 Extended,Geofarm Horizon|* Selling your home should be easy. In a perfect world, it would be. But in a buyers’ market, scammers have begun to target sellers who are eager to move. Take a moment to read about common scams and red flags before considering any offers. Protect yourself and your property by learning to identify trustworthy partners in your real estate transactions. *|END:TAGGED|* Printer Friendly Version Common Scams Most attempts at real estate fraud will fall into a few categories. Become familiar with these tricks, and you will easily avoid them. Bogus Investor An “investor” contacts you, offering to buy your home. They offer less than market value, but promise an immediate sale. Using high pressure tactics, they convince you to sign a contract tha...

The Best Time To Buy Anyone who has ever planned a major purchase knows - it’s important to get the timing right. What does that mean for you and your home search? Are You Ready For The Best Time To Buy? I’m excited to share that the sixth annual Realtor.com report is in. Nationwide, the best time to buy may be next week. But here in SW Florida, the best time to buy your dream home is in early November! Are you ready? What We Know Anyone who has ever planned a major purchase knows - it’s important to get the timing right. Interest rates are falling. Buyer demand is low. And the most favorable time of year for buyers in sunny SW Florida is fast approaching. So, what does that mean for you and your home search? 37.7% Less competition from other buyers Buyer demand has slowed compared to recent years. In SW Florida, buyer interest is at its lowest during the first week in November. 17.5% More homes for sale than the yearly average While buyer demand has slowed, sellers rem...

  If you haven’t already heard, homebuyers are regaining some negotiating power in today’s market. And while that doesn’t make this a buyer’s market, it does mean buyers may be able to ask for a little more. So, sellers need to be ready for that possibility and know what they’re willing to negotiate. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a house, here’s a quick rundown of potential negotiations that may pop up during your transaction. That way, you’re prepared no matter which side of the deal you’re on. What Can You Negotiate? Most things in a home purchase are on the negotiation table.Here’s a list of just a few of those options, according to Kiplinger and LendingTree: Sale Price The most obvious is the price of the home. And that lever is being pulled more often today. Buyers don’t want to overpay when affordability is already so tight. And sellers who aren’t realistic about their asking price may have to consider adjusting their price. Home Repairs Based on the inspection, a buy...