How to Find Your Dream Home in Jacksonville



We're seeing a strong seller's market here in Jacksonville, so buyers may be finding it tough to secure a home they like right now. If you take a few different steps and tweak your approach a bit, I think you can find the home you want without so much effort and stress. So, what can you do to secure the perfect home?

The very first thing you should do is to get to know your inventory. Typically buyers begin looking three months ahead of time and they get to know the area. Take the time to find out where you want to live and narrow down your home search.

You will also need to be very clear about what you want. Communicate with your spouse about what exactly it is you're looking for so there is no headbutting during the search process that could stall you and cause you to lose a home. Find a common middle ground and learn to compromise. 

You will also need to find a good Realtor and listen to what they have to say. Realtors have the most accurate market data, and they often have access to listings that haven't even hit the market. This could be the competitive advantage that you need in a hot market like the one in Jacksonville right now. Allow your Realtor to guide you through the process. 

Hopefully, this information has been helpful to you. It's not so difficult to find a good home in this market when you're armed with the right information. 
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3 Great Tips To Get Your Jacksonville Home To Closing



Today I have three tips to help you get your home to closing. It's that time of year and I think you'll be needing this advice. I hope you can use it to your own benefit!

  1. Don't ruin the deal over the principal. There is a lot of money and emotion involved in a transaction, and if someone rubs you the wrong way, don't let it destroy your home sale. Stay calm and professional, and keep your eyes on the prize.
  2. Focus on what really needs to be corrected. The home inspection is supposed to focus on the entire property, so if something is wrong or broken in any way, that is your chance to speak with your Realtor in order to correct the problems. Granted, there are things that you could fix yourself like nail holes or dirty blinds, but you should not have to fix a broken furnace or leaky plumbing by yourself.
  3. Sellers, Inspectors, and Realtors are all people too. Remember that everyone involved is able and willing to communicate with you. Communication is key to closing the home, so don't hold back from expressing your concerns. Voicing your opinion to your agent can be extremely helpful in smoothing out problems during the closing period.
Hopefully, this advice can help to smooth out your home purchase in Jacksonville. Buying a home can be stressful, but it doesn't need to be. 

As always, if you need any assistance with real estate in Jacksonville, don't hesitate to contact me.
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Three Steps to Make Your Jacksonville Home Irresistible to Buyers



We're in a very hot market right now, and competition for homes is fierce. You'll need to spruce up your home in order to attract buyers, so today I'm going to be discussing three important things you must do in order to make your Jacksonville home irresistible to buyers. 
  1. Curb appeal: In order to attract buyers to the inside of your home, you're going to need to focus on the outside. If people see a well-kept home on the outside, they're probably going to be under the impression that the inside is also in good condition. You will need to clean your windows, power wash your exterior, add in some new mulch, trim up your bushes, plant some flowers, and maybe even repaint your exterior.
  2. Interior appearance: When trying to sell your home, there's nothing more important to a buyer than the appearance. You will want to repaint your home if it's colored differently throughout, and you should emphasize light earth tones. Lighter colors can easily be painted over, and this is good for when buyers move in. Decluttering is also important, because you don't want buyers focusing on all the things in your home, you want them to look at the space in your home.
  3. Clean, clean, clean: It's surprising how many home sellers don't deep clean their homes before they go to sell. Remember to clean the ceiling fans and dust your blinds, and don't forget about the baseboards. If you don't have time to clean, perhaps you can hire someone. You may not notice spots in your home that you've missed, but potential buyers surely will. 

Hopefully these tips will be helpful to you when you're trying to sell your home this spring. If you have any questions or need further tips, please don't hesitate to contact me!
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