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Updates from The Tom Smith Team
October 2017 NEW Beachwise Website | Team@BeachwiseRealEstate.com

...To Prepare Your Home TO SELL

Setting yourself up for a quick sale involves many factors, but it can be easier than you think! Setting the right price is essential to attracting buyers, but what else can you do to sell your home in the shortest amount of time? Here’s a list of steps you can take to ensure a speedy sale:

  • Price it right from the start. A proper comparative market analysis can help you maximize the realistic asking price for your home without scaring off potential buyers.
  • Enhance your home’s curb appeal.  New sod, colorful flowers, and a freshly painted front door will grab buyers’ attention. Curb appeal is everything when it comes to first impressions, some buyers will drive by the property first before making an appointment.
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Quick Facts about Coastal Properties


Buyer Demand Still High, but Supply Running Out

 

Many Americans mistakenly believe that owning a home is beyond their means. Both homeowners and renters have the misconception that buyers need a down payment of at least 20 percent before they can qualify for a mortgage and purchase a home. But this is a home-buying myth, according to William E. Brown, president of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), who said, "Every month this year, roughly 60 percent of buyers who financed their purchase with a mortgage made a down payment that was 6 percent or less." Buyers with steady jobs and reasonable debt loads can find mortgage options that suit their current level of savings.

Homes Selling Quickly
Those who qualify for a mortgage may have a difficult time... Read More

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Clearwater Beach after Irma

Still Sunny and Beautiful

From our Kitchen to Yours

Sweet Potato Chocolate Brownies

Sweet potatoes are not only sustaining as a complex carbohydrate—they are also an excellent source of vitamin A (thanks to their beta-carotene content) and dietary fiber. But this isn’t merely a case of trying to hide a healthy ingredient in something palatable like brownies. No, these sweet potatoes make for some of the moistest brownies you’ve ever laid hands on. These sweet potato brownies strike just the right balance between cakey and fudgy.... Read More

Easy Ways to Redecorate Your Home for Fall

 

Now is the time to remove the summer slipcovers, the light floral touches, and the clutter that may have accumulated over the past few months.

Rearrange Furniture for a Fresh Look
Move chairs into conversation groups. Angle a sofa away from the wall at 45 degrees. Place a floor lamp behind it for a warm glow. Make sure each seat has a convenient table nearby to place a drink or a book. Think about the comfort of the people using the room and about making it feel cozy.

Decorate with Pillows and Throws

After you have arranged the furniture, add pillows, throws, and other accessories to give it a warm, homey feel. If your throw pillows look a little tired... Read More

Featured Listings

NEW PRICE!
612 SNUG ISLAND
ISLAND ESTATES

3,882sf 4BR, 3.5BA
$1,400,000
360 SUNSET TOUR
PENDING!
2221 GULF BLVD
BELLEAIR BEACH

3,376sf 4BR, 3BA
$929,000
WIDE OPEN WATER
67 WINDWARD IS
ISLAND ESTATES

3,489sf 5BR, 3.5BA
$1,700,000
Interactive Floor Plan
 
PENDING!
814 NARCISSUS AVE
CLEARWATER BEACH

2,285sf 4BR, 3BA
$585,000
DIRECT BEACH FRONT
1370 GULF BLVD #204
SAND KEY

2,321sf 3BR, 3BA
$1,350,000
Interactive Floor Plan
SOLD!
977 BRUCE AVE
CLEARWATER BEACH

2,650sf 4BR, 3BA
$500,000

VIEW! UNDER $250k
31 ISLAND WAY #1008
ISLAND ESTATES

1,295sf 2BR, 2BA
$249,000
See Virtual Tour
 
SOLD!
1270 GULF BLVD #1902
SAND KEY

1,100sf 2BR, 2BA
$395,000

 
Kristin and Tom, Beachwise Real Estate 600 Cleveland St, Suite 209 , Clearwater FL 33755
The material in this publication is provided for your informational purpose only and is not intended to substitute professional advice. If your property is currently listed with a Real Estate Broker, this publication is not intended as a solicitation.



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