Sarasota, Bayfront Vlog:

Sarasota, Bayfront Vlog: Why Do People Buy Condos On Sarasota Bayfront?

It's Beautiful! The Sarasota Suncoast Team Shares Sarasota Bayfront with you in this short vlog. Simply click on the picture and enjoy the views...we are!

Happy Clients - They Bought Their Home Based On A Video Walk-Thru!

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There's nothing better than helping our clients fulfill there dreams and helping them buy or sell a home! See what Alan and Val had to say. They bought their home sight unseen based on a video we took for them!

Let the Sarasota Suncoast Team help you find your dream home and make this purchase as easy and stress free as possible. You can search for available homes here:

You are wondering if the time to sell your home has come? Call a specialist at the Sarasota Suncoast Team for a confidential consultation. We can help you determine the value of your home and help you sell it for the most money. Find your home value here:

You deserve the best so let a specialist of the Sarasota Suncoast Team help you fulfill your dreams. Call us today at 941.894.4063 or visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com

A Quick Tour Through The Indian Beach/Sapphire Shore Neighborhood

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Don't know where to move to in Sarasota? You want to be close to everything but have room to run and play? Take a look at the Indian Beach/Sapphire Shore neighborhood which is just north of downtown and south of the Ringling Museum. This neighborhood was established in 1891 and has many unique styles of homes. It is also only a short walk to the bay to watch a beautiful sunset. The Sarasota Suncoast Team created a short video to introduce this neighborhood:

Intrigued? Call a member of the Sarasota Suncoast Team at 941.894.4063 for more information or visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com

We can help you buy that perfect home in the Indian Beach/Sapphire Shore neighborhood or anywhere else in Sarasota!

Make An Offer That Really Sticks And Gets You The House You Want!

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The Sarasota real estate market is heating up and there is a low inventory of homes on the market. The number of buyers is up compared to last year combine that with the lower inventory and we multiple offers on homes and condos for sale. Are you on the sideline wondering if we have reached the bottom and if it is a good time to buy real estate in Sarasota? Don't wait any longer! Home prices are low and interest rates just dropped to 3.49% for a 30-year mortgage. This is the golden age of real estate! Search for your new home here:

Now when you find that perfect home, make sure you make an offer that will stick! Because of low inventory, low interest rates and low home prices there are many multiple offer situations. This is when only the strongest offer will succeed. Make sure you a a strong negotiator on your side. Call the Sarasota Suncoast Team today at 941.894.4063 or visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com

We can help you find that perfect home and write an offer that will be accepted!

August Sarasota Real Estate Sales Showed No Signs Of Cooling Off!!!

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The Sarasota Association of Realtors report for August 2012 is out and real estate sales show "no signs of cooling off" (request your copy of the SAR press release). I can't emphasize enough how the Suncoast market has shifted to a seller's market and we are now in "The Golden Age of Real Estate". Request a copy of this report here:

This is "The Golden Age Of Real Estate" because of affordable home prices and low interest rates. This is the best scenario if you are in the market to buy a home in Sarasota. Wondering if you should sell right now? Yes, because the inventory is low and many homes receive multiple offers! Contact the Sarasota Suncoast Team today at 941.894.4063 and schedule a confidential consultation or visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com

Practicing Good Seller's Etiquette

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Let's face it: When your house goes on the market, you're not only opening the door to prospective buyers, but also sometimes to unknown vendors and naïve or unqualified buyers. As with any business transaction, there is an expected protocol to how sellers, buyers and their respective agents interact. Should you find yourself in a sticky situation, alert your Sarasota Suncoast Team agent so he or she can address and remedy the problem. The aggressive agent When wet put your house on the market, typically all promotional materials state clearly that we are the primary contact for buyers and buyers' agents. However, sometimes a buyer's agent will contact a seller directly to try to either win over their business or cut the seller's agent out of the deal. This is not reputable behavior and you should report it to us immediately if it happens to you. The unscrupulous vendor Have you ever started a business or moved into a new house and suddenly found your mailbox full of junk mail? Unfortunately, this also can happen when you put your house on the market. When you sell your home, it necessitates all kinds of new purchasing decisions and less-than-ethical vendors are keenly aware of this. Though MLS organizations enforce rules on how posted information is used, some companies have found ways to cull information from various sources to produce mass mailing lists. If you find yourself regularly emptying your mailbox of junk, let us know. We can tap the appropriate sources to prompt an investigation into the matter. The naïve buyer Yard signs, Internet listings and other advertisements can generate a lot of buzz for your home. Some prospective buyers - particularly first-timers - will be so buzzed to see your home that they'll simply drop by. If this happens, no matter how nice these unexpected visitors are, it's best not to humor their enthusiasm by discussing your home or giving an impromptu tour. Instead, politely let them know that your Sarasota Suncoast Team agent is in charge of scheduling tours and provide them with our contact information. If you attempt to handle these surprise visits on your own, you might inadvertently disclose information that could hurt you during negotiations down the road.

The Sarasota Suncoast Team is here to help you protect your best interest. We work hard for you so that you don't have to! Call us today at 941.894.4063 to discuss what we can do to sell your home in Sarasota and make this transaction a smooth move! You can also visit out website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com

Interest Rate Changes Can Cost You Money

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Take a look at the following chart. Do you still want to wait to BUY a home? There is no indication that interest rates are going to get any lower. That means that NOW is the TIME to BUY your dream home in Sarasota. 

Call us today at 941.894.4063 and a member of the Sarasota Suncoast Team at Keller Williams Realty will help you during a confidential consultation determine if buying a house now is right for you. You can also visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com and browse available homes. 

Chart published by Jay Papasan, VP of Publishing and Executive Editor on November 11, 2010

Should You Rent Or Buy Your Home In Sarasota?

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Today's Interest Rates are at historic lows. Home prices are very affordable today as well. Should you take advantage of that and buy a house? Trulia conducted a survey and found out that in 45% of the time, buying a home makes more financial sense than renting. Talk to a team member of the Sarasota Suncoast Team at 941.894.4063 to find out if the time is right for YOU to BUY. We can help you determine if buying a home makes sense in your financial plan or if it is better for you to rent a home. 

You prefer to search for homes on your own? Visit our website at www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com. Here you can browse through all the available homes and we are only a click away if you need help. Sarasota's inventory of homes is getting lower and we see multiple offers on many homes. If the TIME TO BUY is right for you, don't let it slip by! 

Call the Sarasota Suncoast Team today at 941.894.4063 or visit our website at www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com. We make buying your dream home easy!

What Can A Good Agent Do To Help Me Sell My House?

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Aside from finding out what the value of your home is be sure to ask your Realtor the following questions. 

1. Are you a full-time professional real estate agent? How long have you worked full time in real estate? How long have you been representing buyers? What professional designations do you have?
   Knowing whether or not your agent practices full time can help you determine potential scheduling conflicts and his or her commitment to your transaction. As with any profession, the number of years a person has been in the business does not necessarily reflect the level of service you can expect, but it is a good starting point for your discussion. The same issue can apply to professional designations.
2. Do you have a personal assistant, team or staff to handle different parts of the purchase? What are their names and how will each of them help me in my transaction? How do I communicate with them?
   It is not uncommon for agents who sell a lot of houses to hire people to work with them. As their businesses grow, they must be able to deliver the same or higher quality service to more people.
   You may want to know who on the team will take part in your transaction, and what role each person will play. You may even want to meet the other team members before you decide to work with the team. If you have a question about fees on your closing statement, who would handle that? Who will show up to your closing?
3. Do you have a Website that will list my home? Can I have your URL address? Who responds to emails and how quickly? What's your email address?
   Many buyers prefer to search online for homes because it's available 24 hours a day and can be done at home. So you want to make sure your home is listed online, either on the agent's Website or on their company's site. By searching your agent's Website you will get a clear picture of how much information is available online.
4. How will you keep in contact with me during the selling process, and how often?
   Some agents may email, fax or call you daily to tell you that visitors have toured your home, while others will keep in touch weekly. Asking this question can help you to reconcile your needs with your agent's systems.
5. What do you do that other agents don't that ensures I'm getting top dollar for my home? What is your average market time versus other agents' average market time?
   Marketing skills are learned, and sometimes a real estate professional's unique method of research and delivery make the difference between whether or not a home sells quickly. For example, an agent might research the demographics of your neighborhood and present you a target market list for direct marketing purposes.
6. Will you give me names of past clients?
   Interviewing an agent can be similar to interviewing someone to work in your office. Contacting references can be a reliable way for you to understand how he or she works, and whether or not this style is compatible with your own.
7. Do you have a performance guarantee? If I am not satisfied with your performance, can I terminate our listing agreement?
   In the heavily regulated world of real estate, it can be difficult for an agent to offer a performance guarantee. If your agent does not have a guarantee, it does not mean they are not committed to high standards. Typically, he or she will verbally outline what you can expect from their performance. Keller Williams® Realty understands the importance of win-win business relationships: the agent does not benefit if the client does not also benefit.
8. How will you get paid? How are your fees structured? May I have that in writing?
   In many areas, the seller pays all agent commissions. Sometimes, agents will have other small fees, such as administrative or special service fees, that are charged to clients, regardless of whether they are buying or selling. Be aware of the big picture before you sign any agreements. Ask for an estimate of costs from any agent you contemplate employing.
9. How would you develop pricing strategies for our home?
   Although location and condition affect the selling process, price is the primary factor in determining if a home sells quickly, or at all. Access to current property information is essential, and sometimes a pre-appraisal will help. Ask your agent how they created the market analysis, and whether your agent included For Sale by Owner homes, foreclosed homes and bank-owned sales in that list.
10. What will you do to sell my home? Who determines where and when my home is marketed/ promoted? Who pays for your advertising?
    Ask your real estate agent to present to you a clear plan of how marketing and advertising dollars will be spent. If there are other forms of marketing available but not specified in the plan ask who pays for those. Request samples or case studies of the types of marketing strategies that your agent proposes (such as Internet Websites, print magazines, open houses, and local publications).

Let the Sarasota Suncoast Team show you what we can do for you! You want a professional on your side that gets your goals accomplished and gets you on your way. Call us today for a complementary market analysis and confidential consultation at 941.894.4063 or visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com.

Can We Sell Your House Today?

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Sarasota had another strong July with sales increased by 16.7% compared to last year. The inventory is shrinking and We Need Your House! If you have been waiting on the sidelines, now may be the time to let the Sarasota Suncoast Team sell your home so that You Can Realize Your Dreams.

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Season Is Almost Here: Are You Going To Sell Your Home Successfully?

Season Is Almost Here: Are You Going To Sell Your Home Successfully? Let the Sarasota Suncoast Team help you to achieve your goal. Call one of our team members at 941.894.4063 or visit our website at http://www.SarasotaSuncoastHomes.com 
We can help you prepare your home and help you sell quickly and for the most money. Don't Delay- Call Now!

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