Establish expectations - Before you start on the adventure pf selling your Tampa Bay home you need to consider a number of key aspects. Firstly ask yourself the question why you think now if the right time to sell your home. Maybe now is finally the time that you need to downsize from your Tampa family home, you may not be using that St Petersburg vacation condo as much as you hoped, or you are a growing family and need a larger home closer to your office in Clearwater.

Finding a Realtor - To assist with selling your Tampa Bay home it is in your best interests to use a Realtor before you precede any further. A Realtor will help with all the important aspects from pricing your property to contract negotiation advice. In today’s market a Realtor’s marketing plan should be clearly utilized to help sell your home.

Pricing your property - At Own In Tampa Bay we I have a thorough understanding of the Tampa area real estate market and will provide a comparable market analysis (CMA) of your property. You will be better off setting a fair market value price than setting your asking price too high. If your home stays on the market too long because it is overpriced, potential buyers may think that something is wrong with it and you may end up selling it for less than what you could have received if you had started out with a realistic asking price.

Cleaning and Staging your home - Potential buyers want to imagine themselves owning your home so its important that its not only clean buy also its staged in a way to maximize its potential. First impressions are key and how your home looks to potential homeowners will have a tremendous impact on how quickly it sells and whether or not you get full market value for it.

Creating a customized marketing plan - Once you home has been listed then the hard work really starts. In a competitive Real Estate market you want your home to be advertising and seen by as many potential buyers as possible. By incorporating a marketing plan that includes Internet exposure on this website (www.ownintampabay.com), the MLS, Realtor.com listings and other marketing materials your listing will be visible to thousand of people searching for there next Tampa Bay home.

Receiving and Negotiating an offer - Once a potential buyer decides to purchase your property their Realtor will present a written offer to you. These are usually complicated documents, which can pose hidden pitfalls. As your agent I am here to walk you through the purchase offer and answer any questions or concerns you may have. Currently, in Tampa Bay, Florida it is a buyers market. Buyers have the upper hand with the Real Estate negotiations. Some of the items typically negotiated are Price, Closing Costs and Closing date and Repairs.

Inspections - The buyer typically pays for all inspections. Responsibility of repairs was previously negotiated in the real estate contract. Buyers can accept the home in current condition, ask the seller to make repairs or cancel the contract if that is spelled out in the agreement.

Closing - "Closing" refers to the get-together where ownership of the property is legally transferred to the buyer. At this time you must have moved all your belongings from your home and by ready to hand over the keys. I will be present at the closing to make sure everything goes according to plan. By being present I can usually take care of most problems and complete a smooth closing and selling experience.