An Open Letter to Home Buyers – by Petra Norris, Broker, Owner You’ve probably caught wind of the recent lawsuit and subsequent settlement involving NAR and other brokerage defendants. Among the buzz, you might have heard the notion that sellers are no longer obligated to cover the costs of your… Read more »
Do You Really Need Title Insurance?
Are you trying to buy a home or a vacant lot? If so, you’ve probably been told you need to get title insurance…right? But do you really need title insurance? Here we are going to define what is title insurance, if you need it, how much it costs, the benefits of title… Read more »
Must-Know Facts About Florida Homestead Exemptions
If you have just purchased a home (or already have a home), you are probably thinking how wonderful homeownership is. And even though homeownership can seem expensive, it’s almost always cheaper and better than throwing your money away on renting a home you’ll never own. There is no greater gift than having… Read more »
Homeowners Energy Saving Tips
8 Energy Saving Tips That Can Save Homeowners Hundreds of Dollars Per Year Does it seem like the cost of everything is going up? Inflation is not limited just things, it also applies to services such as utilities. In the Lakeland area, according to TheLedger.com, the average electric bill might… Read more »
Your Home For Sale First Price Should Be the Best Price
First Price Should Be the Best Price when Selling a Home If you are putting your Lakeland Fl home for sale on the market and it’s a seller’s market where buyers are competing for limited inventory, you may be tempted to sell your home at a higher price. Here is… Read more »
Go Green: 3 Natural Cleaning Tips for your Lakeland Fl Home
Believe me when I tell you that I had buyers walk out off the house within in 5 minutes because it was not clean. On the contrary, I had buyers put in an offer because the home was neat and clean. Some buyers can look past of an unkempt homes,… Read more »
8 Top Dining Room Staging Tips for Your Lakeland Fl Home For Sale
8 Top Dining Room Staging Tips for Your Lakeland Fl Home For Sale If you are planning on staging your Lakeland Fl home for sale, one of the easiest rooms to stage is the dining area. Here are some tips to help you in staging your dining room to make… Read more »
Top 10 Low Cost Home Staging Tips for Your Lakeland Fl Home for Sale (Part 2)
Top 10 Low Cost Home Staging Tips for Your Lakeland Fl Home for Sale (Part 2) Home sellers everywhere have recognized the effectiveness of home staging in ensuring a faster home selling transaction. Home staging is very much like dressing your home and making it look more attractive to a… Read more »
3 Summer Home Maintenance To Dos for Your Lakeland Fl Home
3 Summer Home Maintenance To Dos for Your Lakeland Fl Home Summer is finally here. It’s time once again to explore the many wonderful sights around Lakeland Fl. But before you start crossing off items on your summer to do list, make sure to allot time to work on your… Read more »
Top 3 Tips to Sell Your Lakeland Fl Home In 2014
Top 3 Tips to Sell Your Lakeland Fl Home In 2014 If you are planning to list your Lakeland Fl home for sale in 2014, take note that there has been a change in buyer’s attitudes since the economic downturn. Buyers are savvier and take their time when selecting a… Read more »
7 Tips on Taking Great Photos That Will Sell Your Lakeland Fl Home Quickly
7 Tips on Taking Great Photos That Will Sell Your Lakeland Fl Home Quickly I tend to answer a lot of questions from prospective buyers and the most frequent question I get asked is, “can you send me more pictures?”. Great photographs can attract potential buyers to your Lakeland Fl… Read more »
Why You Should Put Your Lakeland Fl Home Up For Sale Now!
Why You Should Put Your Lakeland Fl Home Up For Sale Now! Many buyers now realize that it’s a great time to buy a Lakeland Fl home for sale. This means it also is the best time to sell your house! Here are five reasons why now is a perfect… Read more »