How a Real Estate Transaction Works

Posted on April 21, 2016
by Gail Spada

Let’s face it … The process involved in the sale and purchase of real estate can be overwhelming and intimidating. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or home seller OR an experienced one, every real estate market does things a little differently. Therefore, it is important to work with your REALTOR professional who can […]

The Do’s and Don’ts for a Smooth Mortgage Loan Process! Part 3/3

Posted on April 7, 2016
by Gail Spada

Welcome back as we conclude our 3-Part Series exploring the best ways to help ensure a smooth mortgage loan process when purchasing a home and applying for a mortgage. Our Document Checklist offers insight on the documentation needed when applying for a home loan. While no single list can completely cover all types of loans, […]

The Do’s and Don’ts for a Smooth Mortgage Loan Process! Part 2/3

Posted on March 24, 2016
by Gail Spada

Welcome back to Part 2 of our series exploring the best ways to help ensure a smooth mortgage loan process when purchasing a home and applying for a mortgage. Below please find our Don’t list, for your review… DON’T Close or open any asset accounts or transfer funds between accounts without first talking to your […]

The Do’s and Don’ts for a Smooth Mortgage Loan Process! Part 1/3

Posted on March 10, 2016
by Gail Spada

Every buyer wants their mortgage closing to be simple and stress-free when purchasing a home. While it may not always feel like it, between your loan processor’s requests for your 2014 Schedule E and Page 6 of October’s bank statement, lenders also want the same thing. This 3-Part Series explores the Do’s and the Don’ts […]

27 HOME STAGING SINS THAT BUYERS WILL LOATHE

Posted on February 25, 2016
by Gail Spada

Home staging is a tricky thing. It’s not just about making a good impression. It’s about helping people visualize themselves happily living in what is currently your own home. DO IT WELL… and you facilitate the sale of your home. DO IT POORLY… and you alienate potential buyers. Here are numerous errors and pitfalls to […]

7 SECRETS TO STAGING A HOME THAT BUYERS WILL LOVE

Posted on February 11, 2016
by Gail Spada

Skillful staging can make all the difference in the world between a quick sale and one that languishes on the market for months… Explore which staging secrets offer the biggest impact while making YOUR home one that BUYERS will LOVE! 1. Clean, Scrub and Deodorize We all live with a few dust bunnies, some more […]

WINNING Strategies for Buyers AND Sellers in a “Seller’s Market”

Posted on January 28, 2016
by Gail Spada

Investopedia Definition of a Seller’s Market – A situation in which demand exceeds supply and owners have an advantage over buyers in price negotiations. Investopedia Definition of a Buyer’s Market – A situation in which supply exceeds demand, giving purchasers an advantage over sellers in price negotiations. Our Hernando County real estate market continues its “slow but […]

I’m SORRY…. WHAT did you say??

Posted on January 14, 2016
by Gail Spada

I’m SORRY… WHAT did you say?? Recently, sitting down in our C21 office with new customers, our mission was to help them find THE perfect SFH! Mr. and Mrs. Buyer had done some online research thru our IDX website and found a REO listing with the SF they were interested in and, as a BONUS, […]

Celebrating The “REALTOR®” Trademark’s 100th Birthday in 2016

Posted on December 31, 2015
by Gail Spada

The “REALTOR®” Trademark Celebrates its 100th Birthday in 2016 On the eve of the New Year Celebration for 2016, it is fitting to also celebrate the 100th Birthday of the REALTOR® mark. The trademark term “REALTOR®” was adopted in 1916 to identify the members of the National Association of REALTORS®, a revolutionary group of individuals […]

HOUSE REPAIRS 101 – Part 8/8

Posted on December 17, 2015
by Gail Spada

HOUSE REPAIRS 101 – Open Garage Overhead Doors With No Power (Part 8/8) Welcome back as we complete our HOUSE REPAIRS 101 Series with our final post covering, how to “Open Garage Overhead Doors With No Power”. This one’s easy! You should see a cord – probably red – hanging overhead from part of your […]