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Buying Real Estate In Parkland Site Unseen

Buying Parkland Florida Homes Over The Internet

In the past two months, I have sold two listings where the buyers put offers on the homes site unseen.  One was an international buyer from Canada and the other was from Maryland.

Due to the small amount of Parkland home inventory currently on the market, buyers, especially international buyers, are putting offers on properties without first seeing them in-person.  This reminds me of the “good old days” of real estate when buyers were practically lining up to purchase homes, and they could not get their offers into the listing agents fast enough!

I strongly believe that these two recent site-unseen purchases are a direct result of our staging and professional photographs that we take for all of our listings.  All of our Parkland real estate home listings are professionally photographed with a wide-angle lens camera.  We also have many of our listings aerially photograph.  As a result, our listings stand out above the competition and gives potential buyers a unique perspective of our home listings.  Below, please see how these two listings were aerially photographed.  Both buyers flew in to perform their inspections, and we are happy to announce that both listings closed.  Now that inventory has reached a healthy level in Parkland, Florida, perhaps this is a sign of good things to come for the rest of the year and into 2012!

Know the neighborhood. Know the value. Know your hometown agents: The Parkland Parrot Real Estate Team. If you are interested in buying or selling in Parkland or South Florida and are looking for experienced local Realtors, please do not hesitate to contact the Squawk at 954-609-0591 or send us a message here.

Is Your Parkland Home Not Selling And Expiring?

Parkland Homeowner – Is Your Home About To Expire?

When you list your Parkland or South Florida home for sale, there is an expiration or termination date on the contract.  When a home goes “expired,” it is not longer for sale on the MLS.  At the end of June and into July, there will be an historical amount of homes that become expired, as the overall housing market continues to stabilize.  As a result, you are free to extend the listing agreement with your current Realtor,choose another real estate agent, or take your home off the market entirely.

Extend Your Listing With Your Current Agent

Now that your listing has expired and not sold, it is time to seriously evaluate the job of your current real estate professional. Understand that over 50% of all listings end up expiring with the first real estate agent.  In fact, from January 2011 to present, there has been 88 Parkland single family homes that have not sold and expired on the market.  Also, there has been a total of 187 homes that have sold and closed so far this year.  As a result, it is imperative for you to interview another agent if you are serious about selling your home.  Even if you remain with your current agent, you will receive more insight and a different perspective in order to better educate yourself during the listing process.  If you had to get surgery, wouldn’t you get a second opinion?

Choose A New Listing Agent

It is important to evaluate the performance of your current listing agent.  Did you allow him/her ample time to market and sell your home?  If so, it is time to seek the advise and feedback from another expert in the field.  Did you receive feedback from the buyers that saw your home during the listing period?  Please contact us, so we can provide you with a list of questions to ask when interviewing the right agent for the job of selling your home.  Your home is one of your largest financial assets.  Please make sure that you interview a true local Parkland expert that has a success selling homes in your area.

Take Your Home ‘Off-the-Market’

Remember, don’t jump to conclusions!  You must be disappointed that your home did not sell quickly and for top dollar.  Before making a rash decision of taking your home off the market for sale, think about the reasons you wanted to sell in the first place.  Are you an empty-nester and have the kids moved out of your home?  Are you looking to downsize or even up-size to a bigger home?  Whatever the reason may be to sell, don’t let the slow housing market affect your decision of moving on to the next chapter for you and your family and accomplishing your goals and dreams. There are exceptional real estate professionals that have sold many homes in your area and are just waiting for the opportunity to show you their skills.

You do not have to look far, as our team would love the opportunity of showing you our custom marketing plan and comparative market analysis to sell your home this time around.  Please visit Our Client Testimonials page and see what your neighbors are saying about our team. Please contact us for a complimentary comparative market analysis and customized marketing plan.  Let our FULL service, aggressive marketing plan work for YOU! Know the neighborhood.  Know the value.  Know your hometown agents:  The Parkland Parrot Real Estate Team.

Seller Makes $15,000 More By Using Parkland Parrot Real Estate Team Over By Owner

Thinking about selling your Parkland or South Florida home without a real estate professional?  Are images of yesterday’s real estate market flashing before you?  Well, times have change, and it certainly takes more than just throwing a for sale sign in your front yard in order to sell your home for top market dollar!

The Parkland Parrot Real Estate Team met Mr. & Mrs. Kazner while they were attempting to sell their home on their own.  The Kazners really needed guidance throughout the selling process.  Before listing their home with our team, they had an offer on their home from “supposed” buyers.  Unfortunately, the buyers were not fully qualified, and they were trying to “steal” the home.

Many people do not realize when you sell your home without the services of a real estate professional, you can open your door to non-qualified buyers that may be looking for a steal of a deal!  Investors will also come knocking trying to take advantage of you, because they know you have no representation.  These investors also know that you are not paying a real estate commission and will adjust their offer by 6% or more.

After listing their home, our team was able to have it under contract and sold in less than 60 days for the highest price in the neighborhood.  In fact, the Kazners made an additional $15,000 by using our services than they would selling by owner.

The moral of this true story is that times have changed, and it is essential to list your home with a Realtor that specializes in your neighborhood.    Please read our article: 23 Questions Sellers Must Ask When Interviewing A Realtor to help during your interview process.  Remember, your home is one of your largest financial assets, so seek an expert Realtor for guidance.  Call us today for your complimentary home analysis and customized marketing plan.  Let our full service, aggressive marketing plan for you you!

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I Cannot Sell My Home Because Of Personal Attachment

Sellers’ Personal Attachment When Negotiating With Buyers

When a home seller decides to list his/her home on the market, they practically open their doors to any and all potential buyers.  Homes become our private sanctuaries, and most people like their privacy!  Also, many family memories are shared in homes during the years of ownership.  We become personally attached to our homes as they are apart of our lives.

But, when listing your home on the market, sellers must separate their personal relationship to their homes and start thinking that selling their homes is a business decision, NOT a personal one!

One of our sellers cannot seem to separate his personal attachment to his property when negotiating multiple buyer offers on his property.  We understand the many memories and personal feelings that his family has regarding why they truly believe that their home is special.

Unfortunately, current buyers do not put the same dollar amount on personal attachment, as they are merely looking at the numbers and the features and benefits of the home.  With so many online tools available to potential buyers, sellers truly need to cut the umbilical cord!

Sellers also say that they need a certain amount of money to net from the sale of the home for moving and living expenses.  Again, buyers are not going to pay more than fair market value!  Do buyers care how much money the sellers need?  No!  Buyers have to worry about their own financial expenses.  Isn’t it still a buyer’s market?

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If you are interested in buying or selling a real estate property in Parkland, please give us a call at 954-609-0591 or send a note to the squawk.