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SOLD! 134 Tiziano Way North Venice FL 34275 | Golf Home for Sale

Welcome to your golf home in North Venice!

Are you a golf enthusiast? Do you live and breathe golf? If your answer to both questions is a resounding 'Yes' and you're looking for a home in a golf community to enjoy the lifestyle fully, you'll love this home in the Venetian Golf and River Club Subdivision.

Excellent community amenities, ample square footage, and convenient location are just some of the advantages offered by this pristine home. Tucked away on a premium, oversized cul-de-sac lot providing exceptional views of the golf course and water, you can enjoy the privacy you need. 

This bright and airy single-family home offers almost 1700 square feet of living with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lots of closets and storage space, and a roomy 2 car garage for additional storage. 

If you’ve been looking for a place where you can live near a golf course, enjoy the beautiful outdoors, have plenty of space to entertain, and experience the peace and privacy you desire, this home is the one for you.

Enjoy the best comforts in this North Venice property

This elegant home shows pride of ownership. The front lawn and the good-sized covered front porch are beautifully-maintained and inviting.

Feel right at home as soon as you step on the bright entryway.

The home unfolds into a friendly, open floor plan featuring three living areas, with the living room extending to the dining area and the kitchen at the far end of the room. 

Usher guests into a bright and spacious living area perfect for both entertaining and relaxing. Large windows let in plenty of sunlight, giving this room an inviting ambiance. The tray ceiling adds depth and structure to this sitting space. 

Across the living area is an ample spaced dining area which can comfortably accommodate a four-seater dining table and chairs. Set beside the sliding glass door, enjoy a great view of the backyard and golf course while you are dining.

This Venetian golf home boasts of a spacious gourmet kitchen with beautiful white cabinets, granite counters, and a dinette area.  This kitchen comes with a dishwasher, a microwave, and a gas range with oven. Canned lighting adds drama to this eat-in kitchen.

Having a den ensures there’s plenty of space to entertain and unwind. You can also use this room as a home office if you need one. 

At the end of an exhausting but fun-filled day, there is nothing better than the comfort of an enticing bedroom, and this home has two. 

Offering privacy and retreat, this master bedroom is large and radiates a cozy appeal. You’ll enjoy the view from the large window, and the carpet floor enhances this room’s cozy feel. 

This master bedroom also comes with a large ensuite bathroom with a large shower with glass enclosure, a separate tub, double vanity counter, a large mirror, and tons of storage spaces. There is no better way to end the day than with a warm bath to relax your body.

Take your entertaining to the next level in the spacious lanai where everyone can enjoy the peaceful, gorgeous golf views from across the large backyard. 

Impact windows, a recent A/C system, and a recent dishwasher complete the features of this golf home in North Venice. 

Look forward to an amenity-filled lifestyle in The Venetian

Fun, fitness, and friendship — all these are yours in the Venetian, a master-planned gated community well-known for its spectacular lifestyle and gorgeous homes. More than half of its 1,000-acre is home to golf course, lakes, wetlands, a 70-acre park, and conservation areas. 

Living in this community means easy access to a long list of amenities. There are two pools, a spa, a cabana, a fitness center, tennis courts, the River Clubhouse with fine dining,  the River Walk, trails for walking and biking, and yes, a golf membership.

This community is close to the Interstate and just a few minutes drive to the beach, and the cultural opportunities in Venice and Sarasota.

Experience golf lifestyle at its finest in this pristine home in North Venice FL.

Homes like this don’t stay long in the market so make it yours now!

Call me, Beverly Bowen, at 941-321-3916, to set a showing today. 

We are having an Open House at 134 Tiziano Way this coming Sunday 1/26/20 from 1-3 PM

In case you can not view this video here, please click the link below to view 134 Tiziano Way North Venice FL 34275 | Venetian Golf Home on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/0EAJjdCAb-Y

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307 Roseling Cir Venice FL 34293 | Pool Home for Sale

Don’t miss this stunning home in the Lakes of Jacaranda!

Fall in love with this gorgeous and spacious home for sale in Venice FL. Thoughtfully designed and built by J & J, this home showcases space, light, and quality finishes, providing a wonderful place to come home to. This property offers you the chance to entertain, relax, and live the lifestyle you long for. 

Nestled in The Lakes of Jacaranda, a centrally located neighborhood in Plantation Florida, this single-level abode features 3 large bedrooms, 2 elegant bathrooms, and 2,457 square feet of living space. 

Fall in love with its open floor plan, light-filled sitting spaces, spacious kitchen, and stunning outdoor retreat. 

If you treasure privacy and serenity, this Venice FL home is what you're looking for. 

Life sparkles in this light and airy Sarasota property

This Venice property is truly impressive. The lovely entry invites you to step inside, to restore tranquility and escape the twirls and stress of everyday life. 

Enter into a gorgeous foyer that opens to a large living room with large windows. 

To the right side of the foyer is a large formal dining room that can easily allow an eight-seater table. If you love hosting dinners or special celebrations, this dining room may turn out to be a great place for entertaining. This dining room is open to both the living room and the kitchen, making its location highly convenient. 

Usher friends and family into a bright and airy formal living room overlooking the pool and lanai.  Furnish the living room with tastefully selected seats and decor, and you’ll have a beautiful room perfect for relaxing and entertaining. 

The family room is warm and inviting, thanks to its vaulted ceiling, gorgeous wood floor, and large windows offering an amazing view of the serene surrounding. It's a wonderful spot to gather with loved ones, or simply relax and enjoy your favorite show. Glass sliders provide easy access to the lanai and pool area. 

The bright kitchen enjoys a generous floor space and boasts of gorgeous white cabinetry with lots of storage spaces, granite countertops, a large kitchen island, and a desk area for computer or menu planning. 

If you love to entertain, this kitchen is a match for you!

This home comes with 3 spacious bedrooms for you and your loved ones. The master suite features a vaulted ceiling, a walk-in closet, another closet, and, and an ensuite bathroom.  Enjoy the best of privacy and retreat in this roomy master suite. 

Experience the best of pampering in this master bathroom with its elegant tub, separate large shower,  separate commode, and dual vanity.

Enjoy the private outdoor haven of this amazing Sarasota FL home

Relax by your own private pool and spa! 

The 40’ lanai provides a covered area to stay cool and dry. 

This lanai is the best place for your barbecue grills. Set it up with some outdoor seats and you have a beautiful outdoor living space where you can relax and enjoy anytime. 

This Venice home truly has everything you want. If you need additional storage, you’ll find it in the 2-car garage. The A/C system is recent and the house was re-piped. It is beautifully-maintained and caters to all your needs, wants, and more. 

Be a proud owner of a Lakes of Jacaranda home!

On top of its immaculate condition, beautiful features, and exceptional amenities, this home is conveniently located in Lakes of Jacaranda, a beautiful, deed-restricted community just 6 miles to Venice Island with gorgeous beaches, shopping, farmer's market, parks, restaurants, and endless cultural venues. 

This home is ready and waiting for you!

For more homes for sale in Sarasota and other surrounding areas, please visit http://www.SarasotaFLHouseValues.com/.

Call me, Beverly Bowen at 941-321-3916 to see this home’s exceptional features and amenities for yourself. 

In case you can not view this video here, please click the link below to view 307 Roseling Cir Venice FL 34293 | Pool Home for Sale on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/i9cTTBr2O5Q

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Sarasota Suncoast Market Report for July 2019

Are you looking for a coastal community that offers residents access to beautiful beaches, resorts, and several environmental and cultural amenities?  You should definitely check out the homes for sale in Sarasota FL. This community is known as one of the best areas in the country to live, work, and raise a family. 

The city has a growing recreational and cultural opportunities that offer something for everyone. There are a number of museums, theaters, symphonies, galleries, ballet, opera, and performances that visitors and residents enjoy. Likewise, the business scene is thriving and the city boasts of top-quality schools. Several colleges can be found in the area including New College of Florida, Ringling School of Art and Design, the University of South Florida, Sarasota County Technical Institute and Keiser College.

In terms of healthcare, you don’t have to worry because Sarasota has high-quality options for its residents. The city is home to four hospitals that have all received recognition for the quality of service they provide. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is an 839-bed health care facility that has regularly received awards for being one of the best hospitals and healthcare systems in the United States. Living in Sarasota will certainly provide you with a strong sense of confidence about you and your family’s well-being. 

Living in a home in Sarasota FL also means having several beaches that are just an hour’s drive away from you. In addition, some of the beaches here have won awards for their excellent quality. 

Real estate in Sarasota Suncoast

There are plenty of housing options in Sarasota FL. You can choose from acreage estates, waterfront mansions, historic homes, or a modern condo or apartment.

There are also different neighborhoods suited to various lifestyles. If you’re currently single or a young professional, you might want to consider Laurel Park, a friendly neighborhood populated by a diverse and delightful mix of residents. If you prefer ocean views, excellent food options, and fun boutiques, you should see Harbor Acres. Glen Oaks is a popular option among home buyers who prefer a  quiet respite from the busy surrounds of the City of Sarasota FL.

Market Report for July 2019

How's the market on the Sarasota Suncoast?​

The number of homes for sale is down from last month and last year. This is typical for this time of year.

Interestingly where we have been seeing an increase in the Average Days on Market, this month we have a decrease both from last month and last year. We will want to keep an eye on this to see if it is a trend.

As for sellers, the market is still delivering rewards. Sellers are reaping 3.7% more than last year at this time. The average sold price was $279,000 in July.

The contract ratio is .45 - representing how many pendings there are per active listing. This number is up 12.1% from July 2018. A higher Contract Ratio signifies a relative increase in contract activity compared to supply, and indicates the market is moving in the seller's favor. Again, this is something we want to keep our eyes on.

These are general statistics for Sarasota County.

Call me, Beverly Bowen, at 941-321-3916 for strategic statistics for your neighborhood and for your other real estate needs. Let me put my skills to work for you! Let’s get started today!

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PRICE REDUCED! 4173 Via Mirada Sarasota FL 34238 | Home for Sale

Your dream home awaits in Sarasota FL

When you long for serenity, space, and sophistication, you'll find this Sarasota FL home perfect for your needs. This property offers you the chance to entertain, relax, and live the lifestyle you long for. 

Nestled in one of the gated neighborhoods of Sarasota’s Palmer Ranch, this gorgeous home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a generous 3,276 square feet of living space, an open floor plan, a swimming pool, and more. 

You’ll love its serene water views from every window across the back of the home, as well as the attention to detail given throughout the whole home, from its high-end kitchen to the spa-like bathrooms. 

If you’ve been looking for an extraordinary retreat that delivers elegant living both indoors and outdoors, this is the home you’ve been looking for.

An amenity-packed home in Palmer Ranch

This Sarasota property is truly impressive. Located on a large lot, it has a front garden which enhances this home’s curb appeal. 

Pristine and well-maintained, you'll love its circular driveway, paver driveway, stunning front door, a wall of windows, and spacious sitting areas. Thanks to its open floor plan, the home appears bright and airy, perfect for both grand-scale entertaining and an intimate gathering of friends. 

The entryway is bright and welcoming, the warmth of the wood floors a perfect complement to the neutrally-toned walls. 

To the left side of the entryway is a spacious dining room featuring a large window, crown molding, and chair railing. Spacious and bright, this dining area can easily fit a dining table for six.

The foyer opens to a light-filled living room where you'll find an exceptional blend of neutrally toned walls and glass slider.  The warm tone of the floor enhances the room's inviting appeal, perfect for both relaxation and entertainment. 

If you love entertaining, it is easy to do so in this home's large chef’s kitchen. This eat-in kitchen is a dream and is designed to make any chef happy. 

Featuring beautiful cabinetry that offers loads of storage spaces, granite countertops, a big island for additional counter space, and modern appliances to cater to your cooking needs, this kitchen is ready for you.

A space for a breakfast nook is also available by the glass sliders that open to the patio and pool, offering you a fantastic view of the pool and backyard while eating your meals. 

Off the eat-in kitchen is a family room with glass sliders, built-ins, and a fireplace where you can gather round and enjoy private conversations, family activities, or simply sit around and relax while waiting for dinner. 

This Sarasota home for sale comes with four spacious bedrooms for you and your loved ones. The master suite is extra large and boasts of large windows, a walk-in closet with closet system, and an ensuite bathroom. Two additional walk-in closets are available off the master bedroom. 

No expenses were spared in the master bathroom with its his and hers vanity counters, a master bathtub with jets bathtub, tile floors, and a separate walk-in shower. 

Enjoy the best of pampering in this fabulous ensuite bathroom!

Each and every part of this home is well planned out and built for comfort and space.

When you long for fresh air and relaxing views, step onto the backyard patio that extends to the pool. Here, you have the best outdoor spot for relaxing, entertaining, and fun. 

This lanai with an outdoor kitchen, pool, and spa is great for gatherings. The outdoor kitchen comes in handy when you’re entertaining, and the glass walls allow unobstructed views of the beautiful lake on the backyard. 

A den with custom built-ins, utility room, pool bath, and an oversized two-car garage complete the features of this home. 

Experience living in the wonderful neighborhood of Palmer Ranch

If you are seeking a peaceful and relaxing community close to nature, Palmer Ranch is what you are looking for.  

Palmer Ranch is a master planned community of over 10,000 acres and more than 20 different neighborhoods. It is one of the most sought-after residential locations in Sarasota because of its proximity to beaches, top rated schools, shopping, restaurants, parks, excellent health care and the endless cultural opportunities in Sarasota.

If you enjoy golf, this community is home to three prominent golf courses - Prestancia, Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club, and The Oaks Club.

All you could ever want is in this exceptional home in Sarasota. 

For more homes for sale in Sarasota and other surrounding areas, please visit http://www.SarasotaFLHouseValues.com/.

Call me, Beverly Bowen, at 941-321-3916 to see for yourself the features, amenities, and amazing view this home offers. 

In case you can not view this video here, please click the link below to view 4173 Via Mirada Sarasota FL 34238 | Home for Sale on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/oqtYTZpEaQw

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Discover the Secrets to Selling Your House Fast in Any Market!

What are the secrets to selling your home quickly?

Have you ever wondered why some of the homes in your neighborhood sell quickly while others seem to stay on the market for long periods of time?

While there are some generalities we will cover to help you sell in all markets and all locations, selling a home on the Sarasota Suncoast in Florida is the focus of this article.

QUICK NAVIGATIONS

Don’t Turn Off Your Buyers 

Curb Appeal

Inside Your Home Matters

Get Rid of Your Clutter Today

How to Declutter Your Space

Konmari Decluttering Method 

Kitchen and Bathroom Counters 

Clearing Out Your Closets 

Should You Paint Your House? 

Repairs You Need to Make

Pricing Your Home Correctly 

Hiring a Real Estate Agent

Paperwork and Contracts

Staging Your House for Sale 

Stage Your Outdoor Spaces 

Marketing Your Home for Sale

Open Houses

According to NAR ( National Association of Realtors) sellers who list their property for sale with a Realtor net more income at the closing table. But why is that? How can an agent save you money when you are paying out commissions?

In this article, I will share some of our agent secrets to selling your home fast in any given market.

I have included some infographics to give you some visuals of the home selling process.

Feel free to share my infographics on social media and with your friends and neighbors.

Don’t Turn Off Your Buyers 

*** Don’t Turn Off the Buyers Before They Get Inside!

The top secret to getting the most money out of your home when you sell is making sure your house appeals to buyers. If you are turning buyers off before they enter your house, you are going to have a house that sits on the market a long, long, time.

I experience this often when I am showing buyers homes that fit in their price range and in the neighborhood of their choice. I work diligently to prepare a list of homes which fit the buyers’ criteria. I call the listing agents to make appointments for my buyers to see the properties on the Sarasota Suncoast. Then I create a map for my buyers showing them each of the property addresses we will be seeing.

9 times out of 10, if we drive up to a house that is a turn off on the outside the buyers will ask me to keep on driving. They don’t even want to get out of the car. They won’t even give the house a chance.

So what are the most common turn-offs

Brown lawns with weeds

Neglecting your landscaping

No curb appeal

Dirty walkways

Cracks in your driveway

Old front doors or dirty front doors

Broken mailboxes, mailboxes tilted or bent, chipped, etc.

Weeds coming up through brick driveways and walkways

Garbage cans not put away

Paint peeling on exterior of home

Dirty roof or broken roof tiles

The secret to getting the most qualified buyers past your front door is  making sure none of the above turn-offs are on your property. If they are, make your “honey do list” today, add all the things that need to be fixed or cleaned and get it done this weekend!

Curb Appeal

Curb Appeal is the what gets you the most return on your investment!

The top 4 exterior upgrades you can do to your home this weekend are:

Clean up the yard, front and back.

Get a new front door or paint your current one

Update your outdoor lighting on your patio, walkway, garage

Add colorful flowers in containers next to your front door, near your walkway, and any other place where it will attract the eyes of a buyer.

Check out what the Property Brothers have to say about getting your curb appeal on point:

https://pixabay.com/en/garden-flowers-nature-red-pink-732270/

Here are some photos of homes on the Sarasota Suncoast in Florida with curb appeal:

Now that I got the buyers out of my car loving hat they see on the outside, let’s make sure the inside will inspire them enough to fall in love with your house and say, “This is the one”.

Inside your home matters 

Secrets to making buyers feel all warm and fuzzy… after all, it is the emotions that sell! People make decisions based on feelings and emotions. Only super analytical people will only look at facts, but those are far and few between. So my advice is to appeal to your most likely buyer.

Check out the following list of MUST DO’s to add to your list of preparing your home for sale.

I will let you in on a little secret I discovered from showing homes for sale in Sarasota for over 20+ years….

Buyers LOVE Open Spaces!

Get Rid of Your Clutter today

Clutter and smells kill more offers to buy than anything else.

It seems odd because when you close on your house, you will be taking your clutter with you. So it is normal to think that a buyer would not be concerned with your stuff.

BUT! Stuff blocks good energy.

Worse yet, clutter gives the impression to buyers that there is not enough room in your house for all their stuff!

Remember when I said that buying is an emotional decision? This is further evidence of the truth to this statement.

Most buyers can not look past your clutter, or maybe they just don’t want to. Clutter will make a buyer smile, look at me and say: “let’s go see the next house on your list”.

Buyers number one request these days is: open and spacious layout.

No matter how open your floor plan is, if there are piles of moving boxes, or piles of dirty and clean laundry, toys all over the place, small appliances and other items all over your kitchen counters….

… it makes your house look closed in, too small, and disorganized.

NOTE: If you are reading this article and your significant other is a hoarder, please contact me and we will find some help for you.  There are some companies that will come and help you clean out your property.

Clutter can be subjective especially with sentimental belongings and hobby supplies.

Put yourself in a buyer’s shoes.

Imagine when you are searching for your next home. What will you like to see in your next house?

How to Declutter Your Space 

I like to start with the parts of the house that are most obvious first.

Start with the first thing people see the floors.

I was studying about minimalist living and discovered that clean and empty floors is very important to clearing negative energy out of your mind.

The goal is to see nothing but floor with as few distractions as possible when sitting on your couch. Many minimalists choose furniture that sits above the floor where you can still see under pretty easily with very few stopping points for the eye.

Here are some examples I found to share with you for a visual of what this looks like:

I am not saying you need to rush out and buy new furniture before you put your house on the market.

But your floors should be totally free of anything that does not belong on them. Your couch, your chairs, your area rug, your coffee table; are all fine to be on the floor but everything else needs to go.

Some people want to store all their clutter in the garage; don’t do that.

Rent a storage unit, sell your stuff on LetGo, OfferUp, Craigslist (following safety rules of course), or give it to GoodWill, Salvation Army or another charity.

I keep my Trader Joe’s paper bags and fill them up as I am clearing and cleaning with all my giveaways. I set them by my front door or put them right in my car. This way I won’t procrastinate to get rid of the stuff!

Now that your floors are totally clutter free, give them a good cleaning to get rid of the dust mites who have been having a field day.

Konmari decluttering method - It may be what your house orders :)

Konmari decluttering method

There is a method of decluttering called the Konmari method. You can go to the Konmari website here: https://konmari.com

In a nutshell it is this method of decluttering that works like this:

Take each item, pick it up, put it in your hand and ask yourself:

Does this serve a purpose?

Does it bring me joy?

Do I really need it?

If it does not bring you joy or serve a purpose, get rid of it, and that goes for all those dust collectors too.

If you would like to see a total Konmari style decluttering of an entire house- here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4egGhjt247Y

NEXT UP- Your counters!

Kitchen and bathroom counters 

Clear off all of your counters in your kitchen and bathrooms.

This is the next place that drives buyers out of your house.

Kitchens must look spacious. Buyers expect roomy kitchens. They want to know all of their small appliances, dishes, utensils, will all fit into the drawers and cabinets in the kitchen.

In reality after the buyers move in, there will be stuff on their counters too.

But remember, buying a house is an emotional decision. They need to ‘feel’ the spaciousness of the kitchen.

I am one of those people who likes clear counters all the time. When I walk in my kitchen and everything is put away, I feel good. Try to capture that feeling as you start clearing out your kitchen.

Put everything away. But don’t stuff it all into the cabinets. When a buyer opens up your cabinets they need to believe that all of their stuff is going to fit and then some.

When we show buyers homes on the Sarasota Suncoast, we encourage them to open closets, cabinets, and drawers. So don’t think for a minute you can hide all your stuff behind the seeing eye. :)

Look through all of your kitchen small appliances, utensils, pots and pans, dishes, etc. Anything you have not used in over a year, put them in moving boxes and bring them to your storage unit. Or give them away. You will feel much better as you clear out your kitchen cabinets and drawers and your pantry.

In your bathrooms, same thing. Make sure all the counters are cleared off. Empty out any empty or mostly empty shampoo containers and throw them out.

Get some nice flowers and put them in vases in your bathrooms.

The point is, make all your counters look like model home counters.

Closet Clutter Needs to Go!

Clearing out Your Closets

Next stop… your closets…

If you are like me when I am cleaning up my house in a hurry, I tend to throw whatever I don’t know quite what to do with, in my closets. I will take care of it later. Later rarely comes.

Let’s tackle your closets.

I suggest doing closet clearings in sections and tackling them one at a time so you have a feeling of accomplishment at the end of the session.

I set a timer on my phone for 20 minutes. Then I race the timer to see how much I can get done in 20 minutes.

If you do this in sessions like this; it is much easier to get it done because life gets in the way.

Get some bags; one for giving away and another for throwing away. Then get your moving boxes. Have everything ready to go so as you touch each item in your closet, you are touching it only one time.

Start on the floor- remember my section about clearing floors. Get everything off the floor. Pick up each item, make a quick decision and act on it! Race the timer! See how much you can get done! Make it a game, and then reward yourself when the timer goes off!

Your closets have to look very empty and very roomy. Buyers will think that they don’t have enough room for their clothing and other belongings if your closets are stuffed with your clothes, even if they are hanging nice and neat.

You have to thin your closets by at least 50%.

*Everything needs to be off of the floors in your closet.

*Your shoes need to be put on shoe racks or shelves.

*Your clothes on hangers should be thinned down to where you can see air through each of the hangers There should be one inch space in between each hanger.

* Anything on the top shelves should be packed and put in storage.

* Remove things that should not be in a clothing closet.

For the other closets in your house; your pantry closet, your linen closets, and any storage closets you may have, you should leave those almost empty.

Take all the belongings and again, give them away, sell them, or put them in storage.

A new coat of paint can stir a buyer’s emotions!

Should you paint your house?

Maybe you have watched HGTV shows where you see the before and afters of homes. The paint makes such a huge difference.

But don’t rush into painting your house until you read this section.

Just because the paint colors look great on the TV shows does not mean it is going to look that great on your own house.

First, let’s figure out if you should paint your house or not.

Painting can improve your home’s value but it can also make a buyer walk right out of your house if the color turns him or her off.

That is the biggest problem with painting before you put your house on the market.

What color do you paint your house?

What rooms should you paint?

Let’s go back to the beginning of this article where I wrote about the curb appeal and making sure the first impression driving up to your house is emotionally appealing to possible buyers.

If you have cracks in your exterior paint and they are obvious, you should most likely paint the exterior of your house.

According to HandyAmerican.com painting the exterior of your house will increase your home’s value by 200%. So if you can get the exterior of your house on the Sarasota Suncoast painted for $1800, you may be able to get back $3,600 more in an offer on your house. That is pretty impressive.

If you can not get the entire exterior painted; start with painting your gutters, touch ups, and paint your trim.

Make sure there is no mold on your house before you start painting your house on the Sarasota Suncoast in Florida. Living in Florida, we are no strangers to mold.

Walk around the outside of your house, the entire perimeter and make sure you don’t have any mold or wood rot. If you do, then you need to clean it, get rid of it, all before you paint your exterior.

If you have a neutral color on your existing exterior, I would suggest to keep it that way. It is easier and less expensive to do a recoat of the same color paint.

Painting the interior of your house

The exterior of your house is the easy part.

As we move into the interior, make sure you remain neutral.

It is very easy to start looking at all the amazing colors on those paint chips and choose some of your favorite colors on your walls inside of your home.

Resist the urge to do so!

Your favorite colors may be colors the right buyer does not like at all.

A fresh coat of paint on your walls will do wonders to the way your house looks. The fresh paint also makes the house smell new. This will help with your home’s value.

For the main living areas of your home I suggest white paint because it is like a blank palette. It is much easier for the buyer to imagine their colors on the wall when they see white walls. Also, white paint makes your rooms look larger. Do not do accent walls with dark colors either.

Bathrooms painted light blues will bring more value to your house. Zillow has stated that blue will add another $5,000 to your home’s value. Now, that is nothing to sneeze at.

I like to use Sherwin Williams paints. If you have a favorite paint brand, go ahead and use it.  You can try out the Sherwin Williams paint selector here:

https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family

Give me a call at 941-321-3916l: I am more than happy to swing by your house on the Sarasota Suncoast to get my experienced opinion on the colors that will work in your home to increase your home’s value and appeal to the buyers.

Fix what is broken

Repairs You Need To Make

You know, sometimes I just roll my eyes…

… I will be showing a house to a buyer and they will see a leaky kitchen faucet. Suddenly that repair that we all know only costs a few dollars turns into a thousand dollars in the buyer’s mind.

The big takeaway here is to repair every single tiny thing wrong in your house before you put your property on the market no matter how insignificant they seem to you.

The following are some of the things buyers notice:

Cracked tiles

Stains in the carpet

Leaky faucets

Old stains from a past leak in the roof

Mold around your shower grout

Missing fence boards

Old wallpaper ( needs to be removed)

Running toilets

I have another tip: clean your baseboards. Many sellers don’t even pay attention to their baseboards. But buyers notice. A fresh coat of nice white paint on your baseboards is another task you can add to your to do list.

Overpricing Your Home has Consequences

Pricing Your Home Correctly 

The data all shows that when you go against the comparables in your neighborhood and list your home on the Sarasota Suncoast higher than the market value, you will lose more money in the long run.

The longer your house stays on the market, the lower your offers will be.

Many sellers use what they paid for and add in their improvements or what they owe on their mortgage. They get stuck on what is in their head about the market value of their property.

Don’t make this mistake.

You can understand that a buyer buys based on emotions. The temptation of using emotions to choose the price of your home is one you need to set aside because it will come back to haunt you.

The market does not care what you paid for your property.

The market does not care about all the improvements you made.

The market does not care about how much you owe on your mortgage.

Price your house correctly and you will sell it faster and for more than you will if you make overpricing mistakes.

Every month your property does not sell is another mortgage payment and other expenses.

Trust your real estate agent in showing you the true market values in your neighborhood. Listen to your agent. We are experienced in pricing properties.

Listen to Barbara Corcoran from the Shark Tank and also the founder of The Corcoran Group:

“The most influential factor in selling a home is always price. Don’t build ‘wiggle room’ into the asking price. There’s a price war out there and you have to win it from the get-go.”

Call me at 941-321-3916 and I will run the numbers for you. I will do an in-depth market analysis on your Sarasota Suncoast property. We will need to set up a time convenient to you for me to do a walk through of your house. You can show me the improvements you have made which a computer can not see or know about.

The reason this is so important is because the online instant value reports are at best, a pretty far fetched value since the are not based on physical condition, improvements, location, and other determining factors.

Let’s do business together.

Hiring a real estate agent

Now it is time to get down to business.

I bring over 30 years of experience in real estate to the table. This experience benefits you as the seller.

Henry Ford once said that when you hire people who are smarter than you are, then you are smarter than they are. This is true. Since selling a home is a complicated process, it is hard to just rely on what you know because selling real estate requires full time attention to marketing, negotiating, and of course, paperwork.

When I work to sell your house; you are hiring a full time marketing team. I have an entire team of people who work to get your listing in front of the most qualified buyers on the internet.

I am your safety net. We certainly don’t want you to be putting yourself at risk by not being able to vet the people going into your home.

When you hire me to help you market and sell your property, you are getting exposure to many buyers because I network with all the real estate agents in the area. This helps them know more about your property and I welcome them to bring in their buyers!

Paperwork and Contracts

Selling a home involves understanding offer agreements, home inspection reports, buyer mortgage lender approval letters and much more.

Most of our purchase agreements are at least ten pages. There are state and federal required disclosures. I will help you navigate through these documents.

Legal disclosures are something you can not ignore. Most people don’t even know what they are legally responsible for when they sell their property on the Sarasota Suncoast in FL.

Sellers Disclosures: gone are the days of selling your property with the words, “Buyers Beware”. Even if you sell your house “as is”; this does not get you out of disclosing defects in your property.

Selling your house “as is” is popular in Florida however it is important to understand that the buyer will still get a home inspection. If the buyer is not happy with something on the home inspection report, he or she does not have to go through with buying your house.

One of the more common issues that have been coming up has been problems with open permits. You may have done some improvements on your property but forgot to close out your permit. Title companies will require those permits to be satisfied and closed prior to passing over a clear title.

While I can not give you legal advice as I am not an attorney and don’t play one on T.V. , I can help you with understanding all the paperwork involved when you sell your house.

Show Off the Best Your House has to Offer

Staging Your House For Sale

The Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) conducted a study and found out that 170 staged homes valued at $300,000 to $499,000  sold in an average of 22 days. This is significantly shorter than the 125 days it usually takes for unstaged homes to sell.

This 2018, Home Staging Resource conducted a survey on at least 4,200 staged homes across the world. The results of the survey were astounding!

1. 85% of the professionally staged homes sold for 6-25% more than the unstaged homes!

2. 68% of the staged homes sold for at least 9% more than their unstaged neighbors’ homes! The largest percentage of results actually came in at 9-12% increase!

Since most buyers and sellers believe that the living room is the most important room to stage in a home, here are some tips for staging your living room:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmSOFtjbkOs&t=2s

3. Couches: Get rid of old, sagging sofas and replace them with new ones. New sofas that complement the color of your walls will add a stylish look to your house.

4. Walls. To make your living room look fresh, apply a fresh coat of paint.

5. Lighting. Lighting can make or break the impact of your living room. Fill your living room with several sources of light.  Update your lighting.

6. Ambience. Set the mood. Remember, buyers buy based on emotions. Make sure there is no clutter in your living room. 

Most buyers want a home that gives them a sense of calm and tranquility, so that’s what you give them. You can do this by lighting some scented candles and playing some calming music along with some freshly baked cookies.

Outdoor Spaces Sell Houses in Florida!

Stage Your Outdoor Spaces 

Check out these quick staging tips for outdoor spaces:

Get creative with your planters.

Do you have containers like large storage baskets, beach buckets or trash cans that you are not using anymore? Spray paint them and turn them into planters!

    2. Cover your cushions.

If you already have pillows and cushions for your outdoor furniture, you can upgrade them by choosing new patterns and colors that will match the overall theme of your home.

    3. Look up and utilize the vertical space.

To make your outdoor space look more appealing, try installing hanging planters or create a ceiling with string lights. You can also hang outdoor curtains to make this area of your home feel like an extension of your living room.

   4. Replace your old outdoor carpets.

Outdoor carpeting can make a significant difference to your outdoor space.

    5. Add some light.

Add lighting features to your outdoor living spaces.

“Home staging used to be optional. Today, it’s a necessity in selling a house.” -Barbara Corcoran

Your Home Photos Can Make or Break Showings

Photos sell your house before a buyer sees your house in person.

Your first showing to your most qualified buyers is on the internet.

I make sure I get professional photos of your property. We want the buyers to schedule an in person showing.

I consider this to be your second showing.

The first showing is the one on the internet. Buyers are busy. They are not looking for homes to buy when they are shopping for a house on the internet. They are using the process of elimination to take houses off of their list.

Keeping that in mind, we want to shed the best light on your listing.

Here are some real estate photography facts:

1. Buyers spend 60% of their time looking at listing photos and only 20% looking at the description.

2. Homes with high quality photos receive 47% higher asking price per square foot than those without.

3. Listings with professional photos get 118% more online views.

4. Listings with high quality photos can get anywhere between $934 and $116,076 more on the market.

5. Professional quality photography can sell your listing 39% closer to the original listing price.

Marketing Tips

Marketing your home for sale 

Marketing your property for sale is so important to get your property in front of the most highly qualified buyers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4NLcYGqqJo

As a seller, you want to be able to sell your home fast. Even buyers want to speed up the process of finding a home. That is why their goal is to see what is for sale at lightning speed. So they turn to the internet.

I will market your home on all major sites, including Zillow, Realtor.com and many more. I will have my marketing team write your ‘house story’. This story will guide the most qualified buyers through the journey of your house. We receive a lot of compliments from homeowners on their house story.

We then promote your listing all over on the internet, including Google, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Realbird, ActiveRain, and many more sites.

I will have professional quality photos of your home to catch the attention of prospective buyers.

You can also help me market your home by posting photos of your property on social media sites like Facebook and Instagram.

Buyers love videos. I will promote your video on YouTube and embed it on many of our websites and platforms.

Open Houses 

We will plan together for an open house, if appropriate. I will promote your open house on the internet and boost your open house on Facebook. We will target the most qualified buyers to come to your open house.

While I do my best to promote your open house - sometimes the open house is super successful with visitors and sometimes it is not. There are many reasons beyond our control that can happen to make or break open house attendance.

For the right marketing to be effective, we review our current marketing plan and adjust the tactics if we are not seeing the results we would like to see.

What is important to you, is very important to me. I will ask you thoughtful questions, that most agents don’t even know how to ask. We can learn together what is important to you. Then I will market your home to best suit your goals, your terms and your time-frames.

I am your trusted advisor, and your expert negotiator, in your corner, and on your side!

Real estate transactions are more complex and challenging than ever before. Because of that, it’s more important than ever that you have a strong and experienced person to lead, guide and protect you, especially during the negotiation stages. I am here for you. You can count on me.

Ready to sell your home on the Sarasota Suncoast in FL? I am Beverly Bowen, your friend in the real estate business on the Sarasota Suncoast. You can contact me at 941-321-3916 to get started on your home selling journey. I have traveled this road many times and I assure you, my goal is to make you outrageously happy with a 5 star experience I provide. 

In case you cannot view this video here, please click the link below to view  Unlock the Secrets to Selling Your Home on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt2T8f5md20&feature=youtu.be

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Price Reduced! 10226 Arcadia St Port Charlotte FL 33981 | Pool Home for Sale

Your dream home in an upscale waterfront subdivision

Tucked away in the charming community of South Gulf Cove is this beautiful single story home.

Well-maintained and move-in ready, this split-plan home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with 1,670 square feet of living space.

It delivers the easy living you've been dreaming of. You'll love the pool in the backyard bordered with mature trees and stunning foliage.

If you are seeking for a quiet and peaceful haven where you can relax, entertain and enjoy the Florida lifestyle, this Charlotte FL residence is the home for you.

Don't miss this chance to live on the South Gulf Cove!

South Gulf Cove is a beautiful, highly desirable waterfront community in Port Charlotte. It is well known for its attractive homes and lush surroundings.

This community offers plenty of activities and amenities for everyone. The South Gulf Cove Park is perfect for picnics and exercise. It has a boat ramp, so take your boat and go fishing or joy riding.

There are some shopping and dining options within a five mile radius.

If you are looking for more activities, Englewood Beach is less than a 30 minute-drive away. There's yoga 365 days a year on this beach.

Stump Pass Beach State Park, Butterford Waterway Park and Cape Haze Pioneer Trail Park are also other great options just minutes away from this home.

Fall in love with this home’s bright and spacious interior

Open the lovely double doors and step inside a good sized tiled foyer that welcomes you into the home. Neutral toned walls and a vaulted ceiling create a welcoming interior.

Directly across the foyer is a 13x27 great room that you can design and decorate to your heart's content. It is the perfect setting when you are entertaining friends or hosting parties.

This home's interior is bright, sunny and cheerful.

To further enhance the room’s aesthetics, you can put a divan or a  seating area. It creates a welcoming feel, giving the impression of a comfortable yet stylish living area.

This is where you go when you want to put your feet up, read a book or snuggle to an oversized warm sofa.

Across the living room are glass door sliders that open to the lanai and pool area.

To the left side of the foyer is an open 10x10 dining room with a large arched window that overlooks the verdant front yard.

Sufficiently spaced for a table of six, this dining room is a cozy place for a large crowd or an intimate gathering.

A large kitchen with plenty of storage

You'll love this home's kitchen! It's compact, efficient, and modern.

It features immaculate countertops, recessed lighting, a breakfast bar, and loads of cabinet space. You also get a dishwasher, a hot water (electric), a range, and a refrigerator.

For more drama, the breakfast nook is set by the large picture windows that overlook the pool and stunning backyard.

This breakfast nook faces the living room, providing easy access between the two living spaces to making entertaining more convenient.

Seek for rest and solace in the master bedroom.

Turn the master bedroom of this Port Charlotte FL home into your own private retreat.

Nothing beats a long day than escaping into this expansive and cozy bedroom with his and hers closets. The carpeted floor makes the room comfortable and warm, allowing you to get the best relaxation each night.

This master bedroom also has a sliding door that opens to the screened lanai and pool, giving you a private access so you can use the pool anytime without going through the great room.

The master bathroom is just as gorgeous with its dual vanity sinks, a soaking tub and a large walk-in shower.

A stunning outdoor oasis for your enjoyment

Step outside the glass door of the great room and into this home’s gorgeous screened lanai and pool. The screen enclosure allows unobstructed views of the beautiful wooded backyard, so you have an amazing view all the time.

If you want a spot for your barbecue grills, this is it! Furnish this outdoor space with some comfortable seats and voila, you have a beautiful spot for relaxation and enjoyment.

Of course, the best part of this outdoor haven is a pool where you can soak, swim, relax, and entertain to your heart’s content.

Beyond this lanai is a huge flat yard bordered by mature trees.

This home in Port Charlotte is a fantastic find and it can be yours for ONLY $235,000.

Would you like to see similar homes in Port Charlotte and other surrounding areas? Visit my website at http://www.SarasotaFLHouseValues.com/.

Call me, Beverly Bowen, at 941-321-3916. Let me help you find the home that fits your budget and lifestyle.

In case you can not view this video here, please click the link below to view 10226 Arcadia St Port Charlotte FL 33981 | Pool Home for Sale on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcFx-loHPl0&feature=youtu.be