What expect from YOUR Clearwater Real Estate Agents?

Clearwater, Florida -  Home Sellers what do you expect from your  Clearwater Real Estate Agents? 
Most sellers will say, "to sell my home or condo at the highest possible price with the least inconvenience." But, how do Clearwater Real Estate Agents differ? The Clearwater Real Estate Tampa Homes blog is pleased to welcome guest author, Irina Netchaev, Pasadena California Realtor and Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty - specializing in Pasadena California Real Estate.

We all have different approaches and views on how to accomplish our home seller's goals.  When you are interviewing a  Clearwater Realtor for the job of selling your home or condo, I would urge you to first LISTEN to what the Realtor says:

• Is he or she trying to identify what's important to you in selling your home? 
• Is the Realtor's approach more consultative vs. "salesy"?
• Do you feel like there's a connection between the two of you?
• Do they understand the market trends in your local area?  Can they intelligently predict, based on hard data, the pricing trend in your area?

• Do they know the inventory and how many months of inventory there is on the market currently?

Questions to ask the Clearwater Real Estate Agent you're considering

1) How will you market my property? Today's market takes a tech savvy Realtor to make sure you're Clearwater home or Clearwater Beach condo will be seen where 85% of buyers are looking - on the internet in addition to using signs, email, promoting to other REALTORS, etc.   

2) How will you keep in touch with me throughout the process?  A Realtor should be updating their clients and should be able to provide you updates on the activities occuring regarding the sale of your home or condo.  Are you able to check activities yourself daily and also track what homes around you are doing? If you like using email, is your agent email savvy?  How often do they check it?  Do they have set times for returning their voicemails daily?

3) Do they have a marketing campaign ready to implement the moment the listing is ready to be put on the market with custom color flyers, personal websites, pictures and videos of your property?It usually takes at least 7 to 10 days to line everything up so that your home is marketed correctly on day 1.  The first 2 weeks of putting your home on the market are the most critical. 

4) Does he/she have Showcase homes on Realtor.com?  Featured homes on sites like Trulia? Only very few Realtors have Featured Homes.  These spots give your home unprecedented exposure with hundreds of hits daily.

5) How often will your real estate agent reevaluate the Clearwater Real Estate  market and my competition?  It's critical to make sure that you and your Realtor know what your competition is so that an appropriate strategy is used.

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Clearwater Florida - With lots of homes for sale and foreclosures in Tampa Bay up by 29% it's still competitive for sellers in most Clearwater neighborhoods, home sellers wants to know what they need to do to get their home sold today in Clearwater when we stil have a strong buyers market. Clearwater homes that are selling have done the 10 steps listed below. 

The proven recipe for success contains two main parts - The home seller has one part and the Realtor has a part. Together you can make it happen. Missy Caulk, Ann Arbor Real Estate Associate Broker is a guest author today on Clearwater Real Estate Tampa Homes blog and shares the following proven home seller tips:   

10 Easy Steps to Sell Your Home in Clearwater Florida

1)  Hire a technology Realtor

2)  Curb Appeal

Make sure your Clearwater home's first impression is a good one. Paint the front door, trim the hedges, plant some flowers. Simple really and remember you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

3)  Hire the Realtor that tells you the truth

4)  Price it right from the beginning.

Don't be like many unsuccessful home sellers and reduce the price of your home for sale later just to find you're chasing the market down. Homes for sale in Clearwater like homes in Ann Arbor MI need to be priced in the top 5 best homes to look at for buyers. Price it right in the beginning.

5)  Make sure your Tampa Bay Realtor has a huge internet presence

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Historic Clearwater Golf Course Homes

Clearwater Florida - You will love this historic Clearwater home for sale located near downtown Clearwater, and Clearwater beach overlooking the Clearwater Country Club Golf Course - perfect for the golfing junkie in your house. It has the finer architectural details of days gone by. When you live in this classic Clearwater home you'll be living in a part of the City of Clearwater's History and also be living in a luxury pool home near Clearwater Beach (@ 3miles).

This Clearwater house was built in 1924 by Mr. John Philipoff, a local Tampa Bay builder of distinction, built this 4-bedroom, 3-full bath and 1-half bath, Golf Course Frontage home featuring hardwood floors, a double fireplace, original windows and antique light fixtures.

The 2+ car detached garage that you see was originally a carriage house and horse stable and is located next to the screen enclosed pool and patio area. Now it includes a In-Law Suite with full bath.

Mr. Philipoff built this home for Mr. Oscar Rosseau, the man who engineered the building of the Courtney Campbell Causeway, the bridge connecting Clearwater Florida to Tampa, Interesting fact: This home was built halfway down a bluff in the center of the bluff for safety and to keep the home cool.

Construction of this Clearwater house on 210 North Betty Lane was begun in 1923 and was completed in 1924. The home boasts a fireplace with an inlaid tile from the 1920's as seen here.

Clearwater Homes for Sale 

210 North Betty Lane Clearwater Florida 33755

Unique Things You Should Know about this Clearwater House for Sale

We've talked some about this home and it's tie to Clearwater's history. In addition look at the fine architectural details that you won't find in newer homes.

Are you someone who loves hardwood floors? Then when looking at  Clearwater homes for sale you must add this one to your list - it won't disappoint you with pristine hardwood floors throughout - the craftsmanship is obvious - giving this house a very warm and comfy feeling.

If you are someone who appreciates antiques you will want to notice the antique light fixtures throughout. Especially the 2 matching chandeliers as you walk in the front door.

They match but one is the smaller version of the other. It's the little attention to details that will appeal to the most discriminating Clearwater home buyers.

Ever wonder where to go when hurricanes come - be sure and have us show you the "hidden room" under the stairs on the first floor - you'll have peace of mind learning more about this unique "safe place" design built in to this home.

And when was the last time you saw a functional sleeping porch reminding us of days gone by. It comes complete with built in wood dresser, hardwood floors and french doors. Can't you just see yourself relaxing here at the end of the day.

There is a cozy Family Room with french doors off to the pool and patio area at the rear of this home. What may not be obvious is that this room has a full bath and walk in closet so if you have guests or family members that need ground floor bedroom / accommodations when visiting - not to worry this home offers this as well.

This house has ample space with over 3300 square feet of living space as well as a 2 car detached garage that includes an In-Law Suite or Guest house getaway with a full bathroom that could be used as a pool bath. The detached building also includes another area the approximate size of another 1 car garage that you can use as a Workshop or other storage / extra room. 

Inlaid brick walks add to the charm of this Clearwater pool home, where going to the front door, the side door near the sun porch or the back pool patio you'll appreciate the look and feel you get.

So what do utilities cost each month for a large home like this? Well the home owner reports that the 12 month average cost for utilities is under $240 a month and the City of Clearwater utilities (trash, water, sewer storm water and recycling) averages less than $90 a month so the great news is you're getting a large home without large bills.

These are just a few of the special and unique things you'll want to check out when you visit this home. Give us a call at (727) 710-8036 to schedule your private showing now.

Clearwater Public School Assignments

If you have school age children you can find out more about their specific Pinellas County School assignment here or call them at  (727) 588-6210.  Many kids in this neighborhood go to:

• Sandy Lane Elementary 
• Kennedy Middle School 
• Clearwater High School 

Please note that Pinellas County School assignments are based on available space so be sure an check with them before making any decisions.        

Large Clearwater Home close to Clearwater Beach and more

This Clearwater home has LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION -  You can be on Clearwater Beach in under 10 minutes (click on map above and get exact Google directions) and walk across the street to play golf or just walk out your french doors and lounge by your tranquil pool with screened lanai and patio.