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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
Top 3 Reasons To Sell Your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home This Spring   While you are still deciding if you will put your Sandpiper Lakeland FL home for sale now or next season, you are already losing a very good chance of selling your home this spring with your indecisiveness. Spring is the healthiest month for real estate market. Here are top three reasons why you should sell your Sandpiper Lakeland FL home this spring:   Spring literally means hope and there is a higher possibility that your home will sell in spring. Spring is the busiest time of the year since buyers flock in the market. More offers means more chances of selling your home at the best possible price. The bidding war is possible since there may be multiple offers.   Spring brings out people in the area. The weather is bet...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
How to Attract More Buyers for Your Carillon Lakes Community Homes for Sale     All home selling transaction starts with inviting as many potential buyers as possible. The more buyers you attract, the higher the chances of selling your home at a favorable price. But what attracts buyers and how do you lead them to your doorsteps?   Below are the top 3 tips you can follow to make sure that your Carillon Lakes Community home for sale gets the attention of more home buyers.   Improve online appeal of your home With the rise of the tech savvy generation comes the popularity of online home for sale search. Nowadays, over 90% of home buyers start their search online. Take advantage of this buyers’ attitude by making the online presence of your listed home strong and attractive. Plan the shoot...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
  Preparing your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home For Sale This Spring   Spring time is here and it is the best time to sell your Sandpiper Lakeland FL home. Buyers are looking forward to this season because this is when the number of homes available in the market reach their peak.   The competition is also at its peak so you have to ensure that you stand out in the sea of home sellers. Here are some tips that you can follow to prepare your Sandpiper Lakeland FL home for sale this spring season:   Paint it fresh Painting your walls can have a great impact in selling your home. It can make your home appear brighter and fresher. Stick with neutral tones like beige, white and mint green.   De-clutter your home Clutter makes your home unappealing and crowded. De-cluttering shows how committed you...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
What Is the Best Season to Sell Your Lakeland Sandpiper Golf Front Home?   When it comes to selling your Lakeland Sandpiper golf front home, timing is the key. Good timing can result in getting the price you want and attracting many potential buyers to your home.   Spring and Summer   50% of homes are sold in the summer, according to REALTORS. Spring makes the grass of the Sandpiper Golf Community Course appear greener and more beautiful. Most families prefer to move during summer since the kids are on school break, meaning they won’t have to pull their child from school. It’s also easier to move during the spring and summer months rather than during the cold months of winter. Fall and Winter Although the winter season isn’t a popular time for buyers to go home shopping, adding holiday ...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
Top 6 Ways to Sell Your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home For Sale Fast   Improve your Sandpiper Lakeland FL home and sell it quickly   Putting up your Sandpiper Lakeland Fl home for sale can be a stressful process. The process of staging your home and having to leave weekends for home showings, looking for a buyer, and closing a deal -- it's not surprising that most people find selling a home dreadful.   The very first step in selling your home fast is to look for an experienced Sandpiper Lakeland FL REALTOR who will help you throughout the process. Selling a home was never easy, but with a savior right by your side, it can be less difficult.   Clean your carpets thoroughly. Our body can adapt easily to re-occurring smells. This means that if you are used to a certain smell, your nose won't d...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
Things to Consider When Selling Your Lakeland Sandpiper Golf Home for Sale Selling a Lakeland Sandpiper golf home for sale can be more complicated than a regular home sale. As in all types of real estate sales, price is the main determining factor of how fast your Lakeland Sandpiper golf front home will sell. Determining the right price for a Lakeland Sandpiper golf community  home for sale is where things get a bit trickier since it requires more evaluation and diligence on the part of the seller. Here are a few important things to consider when selling golf homes in Sandpiper Lakeland Fl: 1. Market value Your agent should give you a comparative market analysis to help you come up with the right price based on comparable homes sold in your area in recent months. The strategy is to pric...
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By Rob Arnold, Metro Orlando Full Service - Investor Friendly & F
(Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc.)
We Buy Houses Florida     407-739-5773      www.WeBuyHousesFlorida.com Question: I have a rental property giving me trouble. Tell me more about how you can help me.Answer: We are experienced landlords and can deal with any deferred maintenance, property damage, or tenant headaches that you may have. We have unique ways of handling property management and will be happy to take on your landlord woes. We even buy properties with non-paying tenants in place; if necessary, we can deal with them after the sale closes. Question: My house needs lots of repairs. Will you still buy it?Answer: We don't mind making repairs, even major ones like a leaky roof, plumbing leaks, fire damage, sinkhole, code enforcement and building permits, toxic mold, and termite damage. Of course we will need to see th...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
How to Take Care of Your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home's Roof   If you are putting your Sandpiper Lakeland FL home for sale in the future, you should start checking and taking care of your home NOW. The better the condition of your home the better price you will get when you sell it. One of the key structures of the house that you should check and take care is the roof. The roof is the cover for your home so it is prone to damage and can even lead to financial disaster.   Here is what you can do to take care of your home’s roof:   1. Inspect the roof and make sure that it is clear of debris, dirt, and leaves. Sweep it if necessary. Piled leaves and debris encourages buildup and water pooling. This increases the chance of leaks. Sweep lightly, though, as too much pressure can remove the roo...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
Living in Lakeland Sandpiper Golf Community Homes: Why Playing Golf is Good for Your Health If you are looking for a  Lakeland Sandpiper Golf Community home for sale, you are actually doing your body a favor. Playing golf has been proven to be good for your health. Golf is often seen as a leisurely sport, but it’s actually a great form of exercise. Studies have proven that people who get at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise at least 3-4 days a week reduce their risk of heart disease, bone disease, stroke, and arthritis. Golfers who carry their own clubs get the benefits of both cardio and weight-bearing exercise. Since most golf games take between 3 to 4 hours, you can get the recommended amount of cardiovascular exercise with only one game of golf  at Lakeland Sandpiper Golf ...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
Things to Consider When Selling Your Lakeland Sandpiper Golf Home for Sale Selling a Lakeland Sandpiper golf home for sale can be more complicated than a regular home sale. As in all types of real estate sales, price is the main determining factor of how fast your Lakeland Sandpiper golf front home will sell. Determining the right price for a Lakeland Sandpiper golf community  home for sale is where things get a bit trickier since it requires more evaluation and diligence on the part of the seller. Here are a few important things to consider when selling golf homes in Sandpiper Lakeland Fl: 1. Market value Your agent should give you a comparative market analysis to help you come up with the right price based on comparable homes sold in your area in recent months. The strategy is to pric...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
    What to Do When You Arrive At Your New Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home   Once you have moved in to your new Sandpiper Lakeland FL home, it is important to inspect your new home before you start to unpack your things.   Here are some things that you should re-check and do when you arrive in your new Sandpiper Lakeland FL home:   Check if all of the items included in  the sale are present like built-in appliances and furniture. If there’s anything missing, be sure to notify the real estate agent immediately. Check the meter readings. Ensure that there are no utility bills left unpaid by the previous occupant. Take note of the meter reading and take photographs, give them to the utility companies as soon as possible.     Check for potential hazards. Look around the property and check for po...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
Closing Tips for Sellers of Lakeland Sandpiper Golf Homes for Sale Your Lakeland Sandpiper golf home for sale has a ratified contract yet you can’t completely relax until you and the  buyer, get to the closing table. The burden of finalizing the financing to purchase the home falls on the buyer, some contingencies in the contract will also affect you, the seller. Most contingencies include a home inspection, make sure your home will be available for the inspection. Be ready to negotiate with the buyers about any issue that comes up in the inspection. Some contracts and some lenders will require a termite inspection and a radon gas inspection. Again, make your home is available for these inspections. The appraisal will also need to be completed prior to close of escrow.  If the appraisal...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
  Moving To Your New Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home Checklist After buying a Sandpiper Lakeland FL home for sale, it is important to plan your moving day immediately.  Moving to your new home isn’t an easy task. The weeks before moving day can be extremely stressful for many people. You can avoid such much of the stress by planning a few weeks ahead. To help you keep track of things, here are two checklists which will help you have a free-stress and smoother move. Six Weeks Before the Move: 1.       Start with getting a certified moving company. 2.       Set up the date with the moving company. 3.       Determine what you’ll be moving. 4.       Get extra or temporary storage for your things. 5.       Ask for boxes, tapes and bubble wrap from the moving company. 6.       If moving without pr...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
  How To Pack When Moving to Your Sandpiper Lakeland Fl home When moving to your new Sandpiper Lakeland Fl home, you will want to avoid packing unwanted items.  Include packing your belongings in your moving plans and preparations below are some tips to help you prepare. Try these packing tips when moving: Plan before moving. Think about the type of items you'll be moving.   Which items will need extra care in packing and how do you want to organize the boxes. Insure your valuable things. Valuable and fragile objects must be adequately covered under your insurance policy. Make a packing list. Make a moving packing list and begin segregating things which are alike so you can calculate the number and sizes of boxes you'll need. Taping the boxes. When moving your home, make sure you have p...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
Top 3 Tips for Negotiating a Lakeland Fl Short Sale with Buyers Ideally, a buyer and a seller would both like to get a good deal from a Lakeland Fl short sale. The buyer wants to get a bargain price while the seller wants to walk away from the home with as little deficiency balance on their mortgage as possible. As a Lakeland Fl short sale seller, the best thing to do in handling negotiations for short sales is to step back and let your Lakeland Fl short sale agent take the lead in negotiating for you - while still being involved in discussing issues with your REALTOR® behind the scenes. Avoid involving yourself in direct negotiations with the buyer or the buyer’s agent so it won’t get too personal. It’s best to leave it to an experienced short sale agent who has the negotiating strateg...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
Spring Is Here - Plenty of Things To Do in Lakeland Florida   I love this time of year in Lakeland Florida, the weather is great here and the sun is shining, while the Northern States are still waiting to thaw out from their brutal winter. April is one of the busiest time of the year filled with activities and things to do for the whole family to enjoy. If you love running and want to participate in a 5K race, organizers say that the fee for the runners to participate is $25, $20 (ages 5-18) prior to this Saturdays (4/5/14) race. The day of the race the fee is $30.00.  Please visit www.cotslakeland.com for additional information. The 5k race takes you around beautiful Lake Mirror, Lake Morton and throughout parts of downtown Lakeland.   If you love Jazz, you are in for quite a treat at ...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
  Planning Your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Move: PART 1 After you have successfully bought a Sandpiper Lakeland FL home for sale, you need to prepare your move as soon as possible. This will give you ample time to decide how much of the work you'll be taking on yourself or how much help you will need to request from others. You can start by asking this to yourself: Will I move myself or hire a moving company? Hiring a Moving Company 101 If you want to save yourself from hassle and work and money is not an issue, then you may choose to hire a reliable moving company. It is advisable to shop around and ask 2 to 3 moving companies for quotes in writing. This will help you assess the price and the coverage. Also, you can ask friends and family for recommendations. A good moving company will norm...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
What are the Top 5 Things to Check in a Lakeland Fl Home for Sale   When you are financially prepared to purchase a home, the decision on which home to choose is your next big step. This can be both thrilling and stressful. The excitement builds up as you get closer and closer to having your dream home. But more often than not, excitement makes homebuyers forget the importance of inspecting a home carefully. The moment they realize the tedious process of inspecting a home, stress enters the scene. To help lessen the stress of trying to figure out what to check and how to go about choosing the best home for you, remember to do the things below. Early inspections will save you from a whole lot of trouble and buyer remorse.  If you can focus on these areas before buying your Lakeland Fl ho...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
How to Find the Best Lakeland Fl Real Estate Agent The success of buying or selling a Lakeland Fl home depends a great deal on one thing: selecting the right real estate agent.   Aside from an agent’s knowledge and experience, chemistry and communication play a big role in the selection process.   Here are some tips on how you can find the best Lakeland Fl agent who will meet your needs and help you achieve your goal of buying or selling a home:   1. Do your homework. Asking family, friends, and coworkers for referrals can help.  Make sure that you research the agent’s or their company’s website, the agent’s track record, and look for some of their previous clients who can give you feedback.   2. Chemistry matters. Even if an agent is thoroughly experienced and highly recommended, if yo...
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By Petra Norris, Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale
(Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc.)
Top 4 Internet Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home-Buying Mistakes Here's the top Internet home-buying mistakes and what you can do to avoid them to make your online real-estate searching more productive. 1. Assuming that you can find and purchase a home using only the internet. The Internet makes users believe that they can do it all by themselves.  There things that only real-estate agents can perform. Buying real estate can be intensely difficult from a legal standpoint and without expert advice, you could make mistakes that can cost you thousands of dollars. 2. Missing bits of information. Information about the Sandpiper Lakeland FL market online can be amazing. Buyers might just be tempted to research only a few famous real-estate search engines. You might miss bits of important information...
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