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Seller Tips: How to Handle Multiple Offers

Posted by Carey Frankel on December 19th, 2008

Even though it is now considered a “buyer’s market,” don’t be surprised if you receive multiple offers on your Jacksonville Beach property; particularly if you’ve priced it aggressively and have kept it updated.

Although most homeowners would be more than happy to be in this situation, it can prove rather tricky. Being overly greedy, slow to respond or impatient can mean not only losing your multiple offer status, but losing all offers in the process.

When reviewing offers, you want to look for the best offer with the best terms attached to it. For example, the first buyer may offer you full price for your Jacksonville Beach home, but with a contingency attached to it that they must sell their home before they can purchase your home.

The…

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Is Your Home Ready To Sell?

Posted by Carey Frankel on September 10th, 2008

Sometimes when homeowners decide to sell their homes, for a variety of reasons, they do not consider how potential buyers may feel about the home’s condition. Unfortunately, the condition of your home can be a determining factor for whether or not a home buyer will make an offer on your house.

If you live in the Jacksonville Beach area, you should be aware that there a lot of choices for buyers in the market for Jacksonville Beach properties. It is very important that your home is in good order to get the very best price. It would not be wise to ignore small repairs to your home that could potentially make your home worth much more if they were done in advance.

Small Details Can Equal Big Bucks

Buyers who are looking to purchase Jacksonville…

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Tips For Selling Your St. Johns County Home

Posted by Carey Frankel on September 3rd, 2008

When you put up your home for sale in St. Johns County, you are probably hoping for a quick sale. If you have hired a real estate agent, you are moving in the right direction. A real estate agent can help you to sell your home more quickly and can offer valuable insight into St. Johns County real estate. Additionally, these tips for selling your St. Johns County property will ensure your home is sold as quickly as possible for the best possible price.   

Tip # 1 – Set A Competitive Price

Though you may be hoping to make a lot of money from the potential sale of your home, it is important to be realistic. There are a lot of homes for sale in St. Johns County, so work with your agent to compromise on a competitive price. If your home is overpriced, you…

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