Author: mallen
The idea of “staging” a home has slowly evolved in Real Estate. Over the years I have met with many customers in ALL different price brackets. I have seen the power of a traditionally staged home costing thousands of dollars. I have also witnessed customer who thought the whole idea… Read More
MIKE SCHNEIDER, Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – When it came to population growth last year, cities in central Florida grew by stadiums. Metro Orlando grew by 60,000 residents last year, almost as large as the number of people who can fit into the city’s… Read More
Sitting in my office working through all of the lengthy transaction related responsibilities I have for each of my sellers and buyers I hear one of those ads (which seem to be on more often these days) to sell your home without a Realtor or listing your property. I ask… Read More
They always say you only get ONE chance to make a FIRST impression. In Real Estate this could not be more true. I cannot even count how many times I have driven a client to a listing only for them to tell me to keep driving. Whether it is the… Read More
Building your dream home from the ground up can be exciting. You get to choose your lot, the floor plan, the exterior design, the interior finishes, and any upgrades. But it’s a common misconception when you’re buying a newly constructed home that you don’t need to work… Read More
TRUTH – NO ONE can predict exactly what the Seller of a house is willing to negotiate when you are putting together an offer on your Dream Home! In fact, if you were to ask the Seller at different periods during his listing history, that number might change. It could… Read More
Have you ever wondered what a seasoned Realtor might be looking at when he/she is looking for the perfect home for your needs. Hopefully they are looking out for your best interest and not just randomly picking homes they think you might like. Home selection can be a bit of… Read More
In today’s fast-paced world, where answers are a Google search away, there are some who may wonder what the benefits of hiring a real estate professional to help them in their home search are. The truth is, with the addition… Read More
We all realize that the best time to sell anything is when the demand for that item is high and the supply of that item is limited. The last two major reports issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed information that suggests that right now continues to be… Read More
3 Reasons Boutique Real Estate Firms Are Better Than Big Brand Agencies Many people that are new to the market feel that larger real estate corporations are the way to go. In a socially conscious society, brand recognition is everything. Hence, the agents at big name franchises are often able… Read More
