Is It Time to Downsize Your Living Space?

Posted by Carey Frankel on April 2nd, 2008

It may be time, for a variety of reasons or circumstance, to change your living arrangements and go from a large home to a smaller one.  A daunting challenge on a good day, and there are many things to consider.  Think about the furniture you have, and what to keep, what to sell or give.

If you have a large extended family, sending some of your collected treasures on to them makes part of this process much easier.  For the rest, especially if you have large collections of specific things you may want to talk with an estate auction service. 

Estate Auction – Not Just For Foreclosure or Heirs

Estate Auction services have people who specialize in valuing and offering your valuables for sale to a good market.  There is no reason the handmade…

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Wanna Know A Secret? Realtors Think Some Sellers Are Not Very Smart

Posted by Carey Frankel on March 8th, 2008

Some Sellers in Jacksonville are making decisions that may cost them thousands of dollars and the chance to sell their home.

"Consumers Are Idiots. Especially When it Comes to Real Estate" Quote from Real Estate Radio USA

Don't get mad at me.  He said it not me.  But I have to tell you that many Realtors do believe this statement.

Examples from Other Professions

Let's say you just inherited $300,000 and you wanted to invest it in the stock market.  Would you go with the new stock broker who just graduated college or the experienced stock guru like Warren Buffet who has a history of success?

Of course you would pick the experienced stock guru with the history of success.  If you saw someone going with a non-experience stock broker you would warn…

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2 Myths About Realtors, Pricing & the Jacksonville Real Estate Market

Posted by Carey Frankel on March 5th, 2008

Myths About Using a Realtor and Pricing Your Jacksonville Home

 

Myth #1  Your Realtor's skills will enable you to beat the market and sell above market value.

Your Realtors skills will enable you to sell at market value with best terms and conditions for your needs and situation.

Your Realtor can get you more than other homes that are selling in your neighborhood if the value of the features and benefits of your home justify it.  Your Realtor will create through their advertising and marketing an auction like atmosphere where the Buyer will see the traffic your home is getting, the value of your home and will be willing to offer more in order not to loose the house to another buyer.  But the higher price your Realtor will be getting you will be…

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