Are Foreclosures Still The Deals They Used To Be?

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Are foreclosures still the deals they used to be? According to a study done by Zillow, bank foreclosures are not selling at discounts a buyer might expect. Whereas a couple of years ago, bank foreclosures in Sarasota sold at significant discounts, today they are almost priced at market. Some are priced below fair market value but attract multiple offers and end up at or even above market. Are you looking for a great deal in Sarasota? The Sarasota Suncoast Team can help you find the home that is perfect for you and we make sure we educate you about comparable sales so that you can make an informed purchase. 

The Sarasota Suncoast Team can provide you all the tools necessary to find your dream home. We use the latest technology and will create walk-through videos for our out-of-town clients. The Sarasota Suncoast Team has helped buyers for years! Why hire a weak agent when you can have a buying specialist of the Sarasota Suncoast Team help you with this important purchase. Call us today at 941.894.4063 or visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com

$275 Home Warranty Is On Us!

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You are looking to buy a home? Let us help you find your dream home! We will make sure your purchase is protected through a home warranty! A $275 Home Warranty Is On Us! The Sarasota Suncoast Team at Keller Williams Realty will pay for your home warranty if you buy a home with one of our buying specialists. Call us today at 941.894.4063 for a confidential consultation!

Why do you need a home service agreement? Just consider the cost of a refrigerator repair which can range from $75-500, replacement costs range from $500-2000. A home warranty will pay for the repair/replacement and you just pay for the service call.

So here is what the Sarasota Suncoast Team is offering: Purchase a home through one of our buying specialists for a minimum of $100,000  by December 31st, 2012 and your home warranty valued at $275 is on us! Call us today at 941.894.4063 or visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com. Our agents are standing by, ready to help you find that dream home you deserve!

What Do I Need To Look For In A Great Agent?

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Buying a home is very exciting but also very stressful. When you hire your buying specialist from the Sarasota Suncoast Team you have a strong partner on your side. We will make sure that the transaction goes as smoothly as possible. Here is what you can expect from a strong buyer's agent: 

1. Educates you about your market.
2. Analyzes your wants and needs.
3. Guides you to homes that fit your criteria.
4. Coordinates the work of other needed professionals.
5. Negotiates on your behalf.
6. Checks and double-checks paperwork and deadlines.
7. Solves any problems that may arise.

Don't hire a weak agent in a weak moment! Just because someone is nice doesn't mean he or she has the experience and expertise to negotiate and work on your behalf. Your specialist at the Sarasota Suncoast Team has neighborhood, pricing and negotiating knowledge and experience. We can get the job done for you! Take a look at what homes are currently available for sale!

Call the Sarasota Suncoast Team, your trusted source for real estate, today at 941.894.4063 or visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com

Buying A Home and Making An Offer

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When searching for your dream home, you were just that – a dreamer. Now that you’re writing an offer, you need to be a businessperson. You need to approach this process with a cool head and a realistic perspective of your market. The three basic components of an offer are price, terms, and contingencies.

Price – the right price to offer must fairly reflect the true market value of the home you want to buy. The Sarasota Suncoast Team has valuated over 3,700 homes and can help you assess recent sales of homes similar to the one you are considering to buy.

Terms – the other financial and timing factors that will be included in the offer.

Terms fall under six basic categories in a real estate offer:

1. Schedule – a schedule of events that has to happen before closing.
2. Conveyances – the items that stay with the house when the sellers leave.
3. Commission – the real estate commission or fee, for both the agent who works with the seller and the agents who works with the buyer.
4. Closing costs – it’s standard for buyers to pay their closing costs, but if you want to roll the costs into the loan, you need to write that into the contract. You can also ask the seller to contribute to your closing costs.
5. Home warranty – this covers repairs or replacement of appliances and major systems. You may ask the seller to pay for this or you can purchase it yourself.
6. Earnest money – this protects the sellers from the possibility of your unexpectedly pulling of the deal and makes a statement about the seriousness of your offer.

Are you ready to start looking for a home? With the Sarasota Suncoast Team you have a strong partner on your side. Call us today at 941.894.4063 for a confidential consultation or visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com. We are going to make the house buying process easy for you. 

Six Steps To Financing A Home

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The Sarasota real estate market has changed. Sarasota has a 14 year low inventory of homes on the market. What does that mean for the buyer? Buyers need to be prepared to make an offer when they see a home they like. If a buyer is not paying cash, financing should be secured before starting to look for homes. Here are six steps to Financing a Home:

1. Choose a loan officer (or mortgage specialist).
2. Make a loan application and get pre-approved.
3. Determine what you want to pay and select a loan option.
4. Submit to the lender an accepted purchase offer contract.
5. Get an appraisal and title commitment.
6. Obtain funding at closing.

Call your specialist at the Sarasota Suncoast Team today at 941.894.4063 to get your home search started. We can also get you in touch with a mortgage specialist and other professionals needed for your most important purchase of your life. 

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to BUY a home NOW that interest rates are at historic lows and prices are still affordable. Call the Sarasota Suncoast Team or visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com to find out what your money can buy!

Is New Construction For You? Or Maybe Resale?

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Is new construction for you? Or are you looking for a remodeled home that is being sold on the resale market? These are questions you need to ask yourself when you consider buying a home. There is a lot to consider when you start looking for a home. Call your specialist at the Sarasota Suncoast Team at 941.894.4063 for a confidential consultation and let us help you determine what your needs versus your wants are. Then lets take a look at what homes are available by different builders. Contact us and tell us what you are looking for. We will help you throughout the house buying process and make sure everything goes smoothly.

A builder representative's ultimate goal is to sell you a home. His or her role is to provide a wide range of information to help you in your decision-making, from building restrictions, roads and easements to inspections, warranties, rebates and upgrades. Our knowledge in new-home construction will help you wade through all the data and we will point out the downsides and upsides of each line item. We can look out for your interests in reviewing the builder's contract, which often contains more legal jargon than consumer-friendly language.

Don't go at buying a home by yourself! Let a buying specialist at the Sarasota Suncoast Team at Keller Williams Realty guide you and help you make informed decisions. Call us today at 941.894.4063 or visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com

Let The House Hunting Begin! What Are My Wants & Needs?

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Let The House Hunting Begin! What Are My Wants & Needs? You may think that shopping for homes starts with jumping in the car and driving all over town. And it’s true that hopping in the car to go look is probably the most exciting part of the home-buying process. However, driving around is fun for only so long – if weeks go by without finding what you’re looking for, the fun can fade pretty fast. That’s why we say that looking for your home begins with carefully assessing your values, wants, and needs, both for the short and long terms. 

The Sarasota Suncoast Team will have a buyer consultation with you where you tell us what is important to you in your next house. Here are questions you need to consider for yourself:

1.     What do I want my home to be close to?

2.     How much space do I need and why?

3.     Which is more critical: location or size?

4.     Would I be interested in a fixer-upper?

5.     How important is home value appreciation?

6.     Is neighborhood stability and priority?

7.     Would I be interested in a condo?

8.     Would I be interested in new home construction?

9.     What features and amenities do I want? Which do I really need?

It is very important to be clear about what your wants and needs are. Especially because there is a low inventory on the market and there is competition for many properties. You don't want to wonder if a home meets your needs or not only to find out that it sold over night. You need to be ready and prepared when you see that perfect home. See for yourself which homes are available for sale in Sarasota:

Call the Sarasota Suncoast Team today for a confidential consultation at 941.894.4063 or visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com. Let The House Hunting Begin! What Are My Wants & Needs? Our specialists can help you determine your wants and needs and will show you only homes that fit those wants and needs!

You're Pre-Approved, Found A Home; Can You Now Go Furniture Shopping?

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You're Pre-Approved, Found A Home; Can You Now Go Furniture Shopping? NO!!! Wait until after closing and you received the keys to your new home. 

Here are a few points to consider when securing financing for your home:

While you may find the thought of home ownership thrilling, the thought of taking on a mortgage may be downright chilling. Many first-time buyers start out confused about the process or nervous about making such a large financial commitment.

From start to finish, you will follow a six-step, easy-to-understand process to securing the financing for your first home.

Six steps to Financing a Home

1.     Choose a loan officer (or mortgage specialist).

2.     Make a loan application and get preapproved.

3.     Determine what you want to pay and select a loan option.

4.     Submit to the lender an accepted purchase offer contract.

5.     Get an appraisal and title commitment.

6.     Obtain funding at closing.

Buying a home is very exciting but there are a lot of hurdles along the way. Make sure you have a strong partner on your side! Let your specialist at the Sarasota Suncoast Team at Keller Williams Realty help you through this process. Call us today at 941.894.4063 or visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com. 

Gone Are The Days Of Large Inventory Of Homes On The Market

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Inman News reported on October 1, 2012 that many homebuyers are getting frustrated because there are so few homes on the market. Gone Are The Days Of Large Inventory Of Homes On The Market. Limited supply means more competition and many homebuyers are getting outbid. The Sarasota Suncoast Team has been reporting that the inventory of homes in Sarasota is getting smaller. We have seen multiple offer situations in different cases. You are thinking about selling your home? Find our what the value of your home is! Your listing specialist at the Sarasota Suncoast Team can prepare a complimentary market analysis for you. Call us at 941.894.4063 today!

You are wondering if this is a good time to buy? It is still the Golden Age of Real Estate although Gone Are The Days Of Large Inventory Of Homes On The Market. Interest rates and prices are still low, so don't miss out on your dream home! The search might take longer but a buying specialist at the Sarasota Suncoast Team can help you buy your perfect home. You can search the MLS here to see what is out there and decide for yourself.

Call your specialist at the Sarasota Suncoast Team today at 941.894.4063 to discuss your option. Gone Are The Days Of Large Inventory Of Homes On The Market - make sure you buy your dream home before its too late! You can also visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com for more information.

Five Years From Now Many People Are Going To Wish...

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We've been saying it all along: The time to buy your home in Sarasota is now!!! This is the golden age of Real Estate! Prices are very affordable and you get a lot of home for your money. Interest rates are also at historically low rates. Don't let this opportunity go buy. In five years from now many people are going to wish they had bought real estate in Sarasota! Don't be one of them!

Contact a buying specialist at the Sarasota Suncoast Team today at 941.894.4063 or visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com

We can set up a search for you so that you will never miss out on new homes coming on the market. Start your home search right here: