Home Sellers

Does YOUR Front Door have “WOW FACTOR”?

Posted on May 17, 2018
by Gail Spada

Your front door is your home’s FIRST chance to make a lasting impression … Check out our simple solutions that are often overlooked by sellers when marketing a home for sale. Give it a once-over After a while, we all stop noticing the little flaws in our homes. Therefore, it’s a great idea to take […]

6 Winning Strategies for Home Buyers in a Steaming HOT Seller’s Market

Posted on May 3, 2018
by Gail Spada

In our current Hernando County real estate market, with record-low available housing inventory, buyers are finding themselves competing with multiple offers and in the middle of bidding wars! Follow these 6 strategies if YOU want to WIN the opportunity to land that “PERFECT HOME”! 1. Work with a FULL-TIME REALTOR who is knowledgeable of the […]

Before Saving Your Credit Card Information Online … THINK TWICE!!

Posted on March 8, 2018
by Gail Spada

Welcome Back! My last BLOG post covered some of the key prevention practices to adhere to from becoming a victim of wire fraud in a real estate transaction. Today’s post offers yet another way to “Stay Secure” in the “Online World” in which we live. We’ve all been tempted – The convenience of saving your […]

Wire Fraud in a Real Estate Transaction – Key Prevention Practices

Posted on February 22, 2018
by Gail Spada

Being a victim of wire fraud can be devastating – the funds, once sent, are almost always irretrievable. Real estate is a prime target for cyber-criminals. Home buyers, home sellers, mortgage brokers, attorneys, title companies and real estate professionals are ALL reporting theft via wire fraud. Here’s how it works: Criminal/hacksters target email accounts involved […]

Confused by ALL that Real Estate Lingo? Check out our ABC’s of Real Estate Lingo – Part 2 of 2

Posted on January 11, 2018
by Gail Spada

As we all know, buying or selling a home can be a nerve-racking experience for a first-time home buyer as well as a seasoned investor. Check out the 2nd half (N–Z) of our list below for some of the most widely-used real estate industry terms. For the 1st half (A-M) of our list, be sure […]

Confused by ALL that Real Estate Lingo? Check out our ABC’s of Real Estate Lingo – Part 1 of 2

Posted on December 14, 2017
by Gail Spada

Buying or selling a home can be a nerve-racking experience on its own. Add to that ALL the real estate terms you’ll hear from the REALTORS, the lenders and the title companies, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by it all. From the first-time home buyer to the veteran-investor, check out our list below for […]

5 Surprising Pricing Myths YOU NEED TO FORGET If You Want to Sell Your Home!!

Posted on November 30, 2017
by Gail Spada

Too many home sellers fall prey to myths about home-pricing. Zeroing-in on a reasonable asking price can be tricky as real estate home values are constantly fluctuating based on supply and demand. To be sure you don’t fall victim to these misguided notions, here are our TOP 5 PRICING MYTHS you’ll want to ERASE FROM […]

Know How to Negotiate the BEST SALE PRICE for Your Home!!

Posted on October 19, 2017
by Gail Spada

It’s hard work getting your home ready to “Hit the Market”! You made sure it’s priced realistically for the market with the help of your REALTOR. Let the Showings Begin … With the following strategy in place, especially with the limited housing inventory levels in Hernando County and in nearby areas, you’ll be able to […]

6 Facts ALL Home Inspectors Wished YOU Knew!!

Posted on July 27, 2017
by Gail Spada

Whether you’re selling OR buying a home, the home inspection process can be intimidating. For SELLERS, it can be an eye-opener as a seller may not even be aware of lurking issues. And for BUYERS, it’s also an eye-opener into the “nuts and bolts” of their future “Dream Home”. Don’t let the home inspection stress you out! […]

4 Money Making Reasons Why YOU Should SELL Your Home BEFORE the End of 2017!

Posted on June 29, 2017
by Gail Spada

If you’ve been sitting on the fence about selling your home, it might just be the right time to jump off! According to Jonathan Smoke, chief economist of REALTOR.com, “Nothing is bad for sellers today. Sellers have been in the driver’s seat for the last two years, but this year is shaping up to be even better […]