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Should I Short Sale My Clearwater Beach Condo or Home in 2012?
April 1st, 2012 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Home Sellers
Clearwater Beach Short Sale Questions and Answers
Should I Short Sale My Clearwater Beach Condo or Home Now?
Clearwater Beach FL – There’s a lot to consider before you decide to do a Clearwater Beach short sale. In my last post, Is 2012 the year to sell my beach home or condo?, I said you should call us to receive our free Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Analysis Report before you decide to sell your property, so you will have an idea of what your property is worth, and you will know if the real estate market is going up or down in the near future, which effects your marketing strategy. I also said that our Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Analysis Report takes into consideration the: Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Values, Clearwater Beach Real Estate Prices, Clearwater Beach Residential Real Estate Market, and Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Forecast.
Today, I will answer the question you are probably asking yourself right now if you owe more on your Clearwater Beach condo or home than it is worth:
Should I ‘Short Sale’ My Clearwater Beach Property in 2012?
In 2011, more banks signaled a willingness to allow property owners to work with Realtors to ‘Short Sale’ their properties, as Clearwater Beach Realtors we are seeing that as well. Now that those banks like Chase, Wells Fargo, Citibank and more have recognized this process as a better alternative than the traditional home foreclosure process.
Type Of Property Sale % of Value
- Non-Distressed 100%
- Short Sale 79%
- Foreclosure 71%
—RealtyTrac 02/2012
Why the big difference in selling Clearwater Beach short sales or foreclosures? This comes about in part because the banks are realizing that it makes more sense to sell the Clearwater Beach property at a higher price than they could receive from the foreclosure and subsequent bank owned, REO sale. In addition, the banks are recognizing that the foreclosure process has a tendency to blight entire real estate areas contributing to the lowering of everyone’s Clerawater Beach condo and home property values for several years. Which in turn lowers their return when they foreclose on these and sell even more properties – just a bad cycle.
“We continued to see a shift toward pre-foreclosure sales, or short sales….That trend will likely show up in more local markets in 2012 as lenders recognize short sales as a better option for many of their non-performing loans.” —RealtyTrac 02/2012
If you think your Clearwater Beach condo or home’s current market value (what you could sell it for today) is less than the amount you owe on your property, then call me to discuss your situation. I will create a Market Analysis report for your Clearwater Beach property and answer your questions about the Florida short sale and the foreclosure processes.
For today, I will leave you with some things to think about as you consider
- The choice between going through a foreclosure or calling me to do a Clearwater beach short sale:
- What is the difference between a Clearwater beach foreclosure and a short sale on your home or condo?
There are many points to consider, but I will focus on one key element in my answer today; your credit rating.
With a Short Sale: There is a negotiated settlement with your bank(s). Your credit will be bruised, but it will not be ruined, you will have no foreclosure attorney fees, you will have the peace of mind knowing that you can turn this problem over to our team to handle, and know that you can probably buy another home in about two-years.
With a Foreclosure: There is a court hearing, and a court settlement. Your credit is damaged for the long-term, there are usually attorney fees, and you may be able to buy another home in about ten-years.
Can You Help Me With a Clearwater Beach Short Sale?
We can help you. We are Clearwater Beach Realtors who know how to assist you in selling your home and getting out-from-under this difficult situation. Just know that we are here to help you.
What Can I expect If I Work With You To Do a Short Sale?
Our experienced team will take over once you make the decision to do a Clearwater Beach short sale. You will have the peace of mind knowing we handle all of the details and work with your bank(s) to negotiate a short sale, so you can move on with your life.
How Do I Contact You?
We have a site with videos and more explaining Clearwater Beach Short Sales and also invite you to call us at 727-422-8901, or if you feel more comfortable asking questions via email, then email us at jackhaydon@gmail.com because we are here to help you, and want to make sure you get the answers to your questions.
Give us a call today or email us to save your credit,
Call: 727-422-8901 or
email us at jackhaydon@gmail.com
We are Clearwater Beach Realtors who offer real estate services. We are not attorneys or accountants. We have attorneys and accountants on our team who offer their professional services. We work as a team to do short sales.
Jack Haydon, Realtor
Charles Rutenberg Realty
Number One Real Estate Company in Pinellas County
Email: jackhaydon@gmail.com
Phone: 727-422-8901
P. S., If you would like to receive a Real Estate Market Analysis for your property, then just click on the link below and leave your information. I will perform a Real Estate Market Analysis for your property free-of charge and email it for your review:
Website link is here:
http://www.BeachHomeValueReport
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Is 2012 The Year To Sell My Clearwater Beach Condo or Home?
March 20th, 2012 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Home Sellers
Sell My Clearwater Beach Condo or Home Now
Clearwater Beach Florida – In my last post, I said you should call me, experienced Clearwater Beach Realtor and receive our free Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Analysis Report before you decide to sell your Clearwater Beach condo or home. Why? So you will have an good idea of what your property is worth right now, and you will know if the Clearwater Beach real estate market is going up or down in the near future, which effects your marketing strategy.
We understand the importance of being able to make good decisions so our Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Analysis Report takes into consideration the:
- Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Values,
- Clearwater Beach Real Estate Prices,
- Clearwater Beach Residential Real Estate Market, and
- Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Forecast.
Today, I will answer the question you are probably asking yourself right now:
Is 2012 The Year To Sell My Condo or Home in Clearwater Beach?
I will start by saying, “The answer to the question will depend upon your goals”.
If you don’t need or want to sell your home and move for a few years it might make sense to wait for the housing industry and the Clearwater Beach real estate market to completely recover and prices to appreciate to sell your Clearwater Beach condo or home. Now, ask yourself this question: When will the Clearwater Beach Housing Market fully recover?
On the other hand, if you want to move and sell within the next 6-18 months, it is probably better to sell sooner rather than later.
“For 2012, we are expecting better housing numbers than in 2011, and a better second half than first.”
—IHS Global Insights
I think there is strong evidence that there will be more foreclosures and short sales coming on the market, and this alone will put downward pressure on prices over the next 12-18 months. So, it might be wise to get your Clearwater Beach condo or home sold before more of these distressed properties hit the Clearwater Beach real estate market and become your competition for buyers.
I think there is strong evidence that the lending standards will continue to tighten, and that legislation will be passed making it harder for buyers to qualify for first, second and HELOC loans which will eliminate some buyers from the market.
Is buying your own home better than investing in stocks right now?
“If I knew where I was going to want to live the next five or 10 years I would buy a home and I’d finance it with a 30-year mortgage… It’s a terrific deal.”
—Warren Buffett in the February 13, 2012 interview with CNBC
Another point to consider is that interest rates are at all time lows, so this may be the time to be moving-up to a larger or more expensive property and be in a position to gain more equity as prices eventually appreciate.
In the final analysis, you may decide to sell your Clearwater Beach condo or home and not allow the current Clearwater Beach real estate market prevent you from reaching your goals. On the other hand, you may be trying to find either the top or the bottom of the real estate market just like stock traders or day traders.
I recommend that you think about the reasons in favor of and against selling your Clearwater Beach Real Estate, and determine what’s really most important for you.
That’s it for today, but visit me again this week for the next article on the Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Analysis. If you have not selected Clearwater Beach Realtors to help you sell your property, then please call or email me today to get started selling your property!
Jack Haydon, Realtor
Charles Rutenberg Realty
Number One Real Estate Company in Pinellas County
Email: jackhaydon@gmail.com
Phone: 727-422-8901
P. S., If you would like to receive a Real Estate Market Analysis for your property, then just click on the link below and leave your information. I will perform a Real Estate Market Analysis for your property free-of charge and email it for your review:
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How To Market Your Clearwater Beach Real Estate – Real Estate Market Analysis
March 18th, 2012 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Home Sellers, Sand Key Florida
Clearwater Beach Florida - as a Clearwater Beach Realtor,who specializes in luxury waterfront properties, I receive daily phone calls and email from people just like you who are interested in how to market their Clearwater Beach real estate or how to sell their property here on the west coast of Florida. Some of these people have equity in their Clearwater beach property, and some are upside down on their mortgages and might be facing foreclosure. Some owners have tried to sell their Clearwater Beach property unsuccessfully and their real estate listing has expired, and others are just starting to think about selling their property.
This is the first of many articles that will deal with how to market your Clearwater beach real estate in all of these situations. My focus in these articles will be on the following geographic area, but call or email me for assistance for any Pinellas County property: Clearwater Beach, Belleair Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Redington Beach, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach.
Today, I will start with our Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Analysis. This topic will run over into the next article as there is much to cover. In my experience, this is the first thing a property owner should do, with the help of a successful Clearwater Beach Realtor and we hope you will choose to speak with us, before deciding to sell your property. Yes, I did say “Before You Decide To Sell Your Property” because by doing this, you will have an idea of what your Clearwater Beach condo or home is worth, and you will know if the Clearwater Beach real estate market is going up or down in the near future, which effects your marketing strategy.
Our Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Analysis takes into consideration: Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Values, Clearwater Beach Real Estate Prices, The Overall Residential Real Estate Market, and Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Forecast.
Our Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Analysis we provide to you takes into consideration that your property is like fine jewelry or art; that it is different than other properties which is an important factor in assessing your property’s value. We don’t like the auction-type environment that has developed in real estate where your property is treated just like another property near-by. We know that your home is special and that we know this is not stock trading or day trading your home. We know our Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Analysis is key to advising you on the real market value of your precious real estate holding.
That’s it for today, but visit me again this week for the next article on Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Analysis.
If you have not selected a Clearwater Beach Realtor to help you sell your property, then please call or email Jack today to get started selling your property!
Jack Haydon, Realtor
Charles Rutenberg Realty
Number One Real Estate Company in Pinellas County
Email: jackhaydon@gmail.com
Phone: 727-422-8901
P. S., If you would like to receive a Clearwater Beach Real Estate Market Analysis for your property, then just click on the link below and leave your information. I will perform a current Real Estate Market Analysis for your property free-of charge and email it for your review:
Website link is here:
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Want To Sell Your Clearwater Beach Condo or Home For the Most Money?
June 19th, 2011 Categories: Clearwater Beach Florida, Home Sellers
Want To Sell Your Clearwater Beach Condo or Home For the Most Money?
Clearwater Beach FL - If you answered yes to this question, then here is our winning formula.
1. Stage your Clearwater Beach property. The key items to remember today are to make your property look nice, smell nice, have a bright and airy appearance and to have all of the personal items removed and put in storage. Your goal is to have your property show like a model. You want the buyers to see themselves owning your property by make an emotional commitment to your property. Of course, we would like to assist you in staging your home for sale, so please contact us to get started selling your property today.
2. Get a Home Inspection. If you get your property inspected and correct the items identified before you sell your Clearwater Beach property, then you eliminate the potential of the buyer’s home inspection results killing the deal or causing a last minute price negotiation! Once complete, we will add the home inspection report to our file of documents that we share with serious buyers. This report now turns the deal in your favor as the buyer sees that you took the imitative to make sure the property was in great repair. Of course, we would like to assist you in getting a top notch home inspector to inspect your property, so please contact us to get started selling your property today.
3. Ease of Showing Separates You From the Pack. Many Clearwater Beach sellers miss an opportunity to sell their property because they make it difficult to show. It is not always convenient for the seller to be ready with 2-hours notice for a showing, but it is very important to be ready when the buyers are ready to see properties. We see opportunities missed everyday in this one area alone. The theme here is to be flexible and ready for showings. We UNLIKE many Realtors, always show your property to the buyers and buyers agents to make sure they see all of the features of your property, and to collect feedback during the showing. In addition, you will feel safe knowing no one has been in your home unescorted. Call today to find out how easy it is to get started selling your property.
4. Select an Clearwater Beach Realtor who actively works in your area and will market your property to potential buyers and buyers agents. Many properties are sold utilizing a buyers agent, and as such the buyers agent is someone we target in marketing your property. We stay in touch with the buyers agents who have sold beach properties, so we may market your property to each of them. In addition, we have the “Haydon 20-Step Marketing System” which we use to make sure your property is marketed to buyers and other agents around the world. Call today, so we may meet to discuss how our marketing system will help sell your property.
5. Price Your Clearwater Beach Condo or Home To Get Top Dollar. Most real estate agents tell sellers “DON’T Price Your Property High To Get Top Dollar!!” We don’t agree with these agents! We think you should price your property high to get top dollar! We have developed a sound pricing strategy that lets the seller test the market, to leave room for negotiating, to get what the market will bear and to not leave anything on the table. Call today, and let’s get started selling your property for top dollar.
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Call Jack @ 727.710.8036 or Cyndee 727.710.8035
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