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The housing market here in Florida is booming, and the good news is we don’t have a seasonal market, it’s year round and that includes the holidays and into the new year. Getting your home ready now is critical and if you are thinking of buying, start researching locations, neighborhoods, and amenities that you prefer now. It’s also wise to contact your mortgage lender to discuss your purchasing options.
When you are considering selling or purchasing a home, one of the best ways to eliminate unnecessary stressors is to be prepared from the beginning stages.
Buying: For both buying and selling it’s important to do some research on comparable homes in the area. Know your price and limitations before you even begin to look at houses or to list yours.
Buying is usually a little more fun than selling, as it’s typically an exciting time to make suitable transitions in your life. Other things to consider ahead of time are the location of the house or neighborhood you’re interested in. Is it near your work, or does it have a good school system? The size of the home matters; you don’t’ want to go too small or too big. Compromising on size is not recommended.
You should also consider the total cost of the home, like HOA fees, repairs, maintenance, insurance, taxes and the mortgage. If you can, it’s best to get pre-approved for your home loan as this will cut down on the time of purchase, as well as your total loan allocation.
Selling: Now is the time to clean everything up! From gutter, yards, the exterior, and the interior, getting your home in tiptop condition is the key to attracting buyers.
Keeping your lawn tidy, trimming trees back, and making the house looking fresh with either pressure washing it, or painting the exterior are often overlooked by sellers, but never by the potential buyer.
If you have a lot of clutter in your house like toys, office supplies or paperwork on the counters, knick-knacks, boxes, or laundry, you must clean it up, organize and keep it kept away when you have a showing or open house.
Making sure your house is clean, smelling good and attractive to potential buyers is also of critical importance. If your agent or broker will be showing your home, please make sure it’s clean and fresh, open the blinds or drapes, spray a nice light fragrance, brew a fresh pot of coffee, or bake some fresh cookies to make it appear and smell more homelike.
Ask yourself what you’d want to inspect if you were buying a home. Do your appliances work; are they clean? Does your bathroom look updated or at least uncluttered and tidy? Make sure your air conditioning and heating system is in peak condition, and you may also want to have your roof checked.
With just a few simple tips, you can alleviate unnecessary stress before you even list your house. When you do decide to list, it’s essential to go with an agent or broker that has experience.
If you are someone interested in selling or buying a home for ANY reason, Robert Nardi of Nardi Realty is the premier expert in the Naples area.
Robert L. Nardi, Licensed Broker and REALTOR®
Robert has been involved with technology for over 35 years. He is originally from Cleveland, Ohio where he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio where he majored in Business with an emphasis in Accounting. He worked for a major law firm, Jones Day for many years where he managed the Firm’s technology help desk and was a guest speaker at numerous Customer Service & Support functions across the country.
After leaving Cleveland, he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where he took over the Directorship of Client and Administrative Services for the technology consulting firm, Perfect Access Speer.
Warmer weather began calling him and he settled in Naples, Florida. He loves everything about the Naples community, Florida, Real Estate, and life in general.
After working with CENTURY 21 for over 5 years, where he was ranked a top producer, he realized there was a need for a boutique firm that treats each customer like their only customer. There were special customers & properties that need “one on one” attention. Therefore, he created Nardi Realty to fill that gap.
From 2011 to today, he serves on the Grievance Committee for the Naples Area Board of REALTORS®. During these years he was Vice-Chair and Chair of this committee. In the past, he was Treasurer of the Women’s Councils of REALTORS® and still performs audits of this organization on a yearly basis. He was on the Naples International Film Festival board of directors.
With his in-depth knowledge of real estate in Southwest Florida, customer service, and technology expertise, he and his firm, Nardi Realty, can offer customers superior service and therefore, superior results. And the results are in! In the past 3 years, he has personally sold over $40 million in properties!
To find out more, please call (239) 293-3592 or visit www.BuyNaples.net
