Florida Realtor Millie March Update | Bold Real Estate Group

The arrival of March traditionally brings lots of new real estate activity to markets all across the country. This is the time of year when families are most likely to purchase a new property so they can ensure an easier relocation during the summer. As a result, almost every community will see an influx of buyers looking for new homes.

If you are wondering about taking advantage of this market or you happen to know someone who is, give me a call. I can help navigate this year’s spring market, and ensure any purchase and/or sale goes smoothly.

March Featured Homes!
Bedford Park Tradition
Greenbrier PGA Village
Ballantrae Highland
Cascades 55 Plus
Del Webb Tradition
PGA Village Golf Condo, Villas & Townhouse

How To Deal With Competing Offers

Ideally, you want to be the only buyer who makes an offer on a particular property. That way, assuming your price is acceptable to the seller, you’re almost certain to close the deal.

But, it doesn’t always work out that way. In the case of highly desirable homes, it’s very common for there to be competing offers.

So, what do you do if there’s a competing offer on a home you really want?

First, don’t panic. Just because there are other buyers interested in the property doesn’t mean you won’t get it. There are many factors that influence a seller’s decision to choose one offer over another.

For example, sellers are generally skeptical of offers from buyers who do not have a pre-approved mortgage, or have not yet put their own home on the market.

Conditional offers based on these factors are often a red flag. Most sellers will readily accept an offer conditional on a satisfactory home inspection. However, if there are other more stringent conditions – such as an offer conditional on the buyer selling his own home for a particular price, or an offer conditional on arranging satisfactory financing – many sellers will be reluctant to accept the offer.

Of course, it isn’t always possible to avoid including these kinds of conditions. That doesn’t mean you won’t get the home. A solid presentation of the offer along with my skilled negotiation can make all the difference.

Cascades Featured Home

Gorgeous Pearl floor plan situated in the best and largest size lot in Cascades Community. This gem of a property is beautifully landscaped, great curve appeal, private extended lanai facing a huge backyard with room for a pool! With private additional parking area adjacent to the home. This home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, den, 2 car garage, open floor plan family room and dining area overlooking expanded covered patio surrounded by beautiful garden setting.
Price $265,000

For more information on this property or community tour click here.

Remove Emotion When Selling

Most real estate experts agree that being too emotionally attached to your home can lead to poor decision making, such as over-pricing the listing and making hasty choices based on feelings rather than facts.

Of course, removing emotion from the home selling equation is easier said than done. After all, it is your home. It’s only natural to be emotionally connected to it. So, how do you ensure that emotions don’t get in the way of selling your house quickly and for the best price? Here are some strategies:

Think of selling your property as a business transaction only. Focus your emotions on the new home you’ll be moving into soon.
Stow as many personal items as possible, such as trophies and family pictures. Turn your home into an attractive product.
If a buyer makes a negative comment about your property – “I hate the deck color.” – don’t take it personally.
Avoid judging offers to buy your house based on whether or not you like the buyer.

Finally, whenever you make a decision during the home selling process, ask yourself: “Am I making this decision based on fact or emotion?” If the answer is “fact” then, chances are, you’re on solid footing.

Tradition Featured Home

Magnificent home located in Bedford Park at Tradition features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus den/office with french doors, private pool, screened/covered patio, neutral diagonal tile flooring throughout,open floor plan with spacious kitchen overlooking great room! Home built in 2015 includes impact glass windows and doors throughout, fenced for privacy, 2.5 car garage with workshop with door to pool patio area, garage access through back alley. Wrap around screened front porch, additional parking front area. Price $344,995

For more information on this home or community tour click here.

Make Your House “Picture Perfect” For Buyers

When you walk into a nice hotel room, what do you usually notice first? It may be the large, often beautiful picture hanging above the bed. You’ll probably find a smaller, equally attractive picture hanging in the bathroom. Often there will be at least two more adorning other walls.

That’s no accident. Hotels know that pictures are the simplest, surest way to make a good-looking room look great.

The same thing holds true when preparing your house for sale. According to home staging experts, hanging a few quality pictures can transform the look of just about any room – even a washroom!

Chances are, you already have pictures hanging in your home. Do you need more? That depends. If you have a room that seems dull, and there is open and empty wall space, try adding a picture. You don’t have to buy one or hang one – just have someone hold up an existing picture. If the look of the room improves, consider adding a picture in that spot.

Pictures don’t have to be expensive; they just need to be of good quality. Many retailers sell good-looking, nicely-framed pictures at affordable prices.

PGA Village Featured Home

Elegant home built in the magnificent GREENBRIER subdivision of PGA Village Golf & Country Club. The Wentworth floor plan features 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths plus Den. Home is turnkey & moving ready with all brand new furniture in 2017, new water heater 2017, new air conditioning 2013, freshly painted inside and outside 2017, crown molding throughout traditional & dental style. All new & upgraded window treatments throughout 2017, new GE Appliances 2016, new lighting fixtures & paddle fans. Home located on a large lot with view of the lake and space for pool! Price $410,000

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Ballantrae Featured Home

Highland Glen at Ballantrae gated community features 3 BR, 2 BA, extended 2 car garage. Home located on the 13th hole of the Jack Nicklaus signature Course, Granite kitchen counters and stainless steel appliances, built-in throughout, tile floors in main living areas & much more! Close to Club Med Resort, shopping, restaurants, hospital, and beaches. Golf memberships available but not mandatory. Price $289,900

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Del Webb Tradition

Del Webb Tradition attached villas. New Port St Lucie 55+ community, available spec homes and move-in ready by summer 2018! Open floor plan, 2 bedrooms, 2 car garage, plus den with many customized options, 1,579 sq. ft a/c, large master suite, covered patio. Great amenities & lifestyle ready spring 2019! Spec Villas starting low $200′

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