Home Sellers

Don’t Make These Common Home Selling Mistakes !!!

Posted on February 27, 2020
by Gail Spada

Choosing Your Asking Price Without Local Market Knowledge To arrive at a realistic asking price for your home, be sure to get a comparative market analysis from a full-time REALTOR who is familiar with your market area or neighborhood. Homeowners who assume they can identify what their home would sell for is a lot more […]

Generational Trends for 2019 Home Buyers & Home Sellers

Posted on January 30, 2020
by Gail Spada

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® conducts annual studies to complete their yearly Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Reports. Below are some of main highlights from their 2019 Report. Please note that similar data for Gen Z, born 1999 – present, was not available. (Copyright NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Reprinted with permission) Younger Gen Y/Millennials […]

Winning Strategies for Sellers AND Buyers in a Seller’s Market!

Posted on November 21, 2019
by Gail Spada

Investopedia Definition of a Seller’s Market – A situation in which “demand exceeds supply”, giving sellers an advantage over buyers in price negotiations. Investopedia Definition of a Buyer’s Market – A situation in which “supply exceeds demand”, giving buyers an advantage over sellers in price negotiations. Currently, in our Hernando County Multiple List Service, “single family residential” […]

7 Secrets To Staging a Home That BUYERS WILL LOVE – Part 2 of 2

Posted on October 24, 2019
by Gail Spada

Check out the rest of our “Staging Secrets” that will help make YOUR HOME the ONE that BUYERS WILL LOVE! Skillful staging can make ALL the difference in the world between a quick sale and one that languishes on the market for months… 4. Light Things Up The right kind and amount of illumination can […]

7 Secrets To Staging a Home That BUYERS WILL LOVE – Part 1 of 2

Posted on October 10, 2019
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 … Check out our “Staging Secrets” that will help make YOUR HOME the ONE that BUYERS WILL LOVE! 1. Remove Quirky Décor and Personal Keepsakes Packing away personal items is one of […]

Selling & Buying a Home Simultaneously… PITFALLS to AVOID!!

Posted on September 12, 2019
by Gail Spada

If you find yourself selling your existing home and simultaneously purchasing another one, I’m sure you know that the stakes are very high! As a SELLER, you’ll want to be sure you’ve prepped and priced your home appropriately for the market. As a BUYER, if you need a mortgage for your new purchase and you […]

CURB APPEAL Home Projects That PAYOFF!

Posted on December 11, 2018
by Gail Spada

We ALL know that curb appeal plays an important part in any outdoor project. Nationally, among REALTORS®, 94% recommend sellers improve their home’s curb appeal before putting their home on the market for sale. Additionally, 99% of REALTORS® believe curb appeal is very important in attracting a buyer to a listing. Whether you’re thinking of […]

“Golden Rules” to Staging a Home on a Budget – Part 3 of 3

Posted on August 22, 2018
by Gail Spada

Welcome back as we conclude our series on “Golden Rules to Staging a Home on a Budget” Series highlighting super-easy and cost-effective ways to greatly increase the odds of selling your home. Over the years, I’ve shared the value of home staging with sellers and have integrated it into my marketing strategies as it plays […]

“Golden Rules” to Staging a Home on a Budget – Part 2 of 3

Posted on August 8, 2018
by Gail Spada

Welcome back to Part 2 of our series regarding super-easy and cost-effective ways to greatly increase the odds of selling your home. Remember these “Golden Rules” of home staging when you decide to market your home for sale: Sanitize, Neutralize, Maximize, De-Personalize and Modernize. Over the years, I have shared the importance of these rules […]

“Golden Rules” to Staging a Home on a Budget – Part 1 of 3

Posted on July 25, 2018
by Gail Spada

A great way to increase the odds of selling your home at or near your asking price is to stage it effectively. There are ways to highlight your home’s best features without “breaking the bank”. Over the years, I have incorporated staging in my marketing strategies for many of my listings as it plays a […]