How Much Do We Offer on The Home We Want?

Searching for a new home is an exciting time and

once you find that prefect house to make your home, you may be unsure about how much to offer on the house.  Often times if you really want the home and if the local housing market is moving quickly you may want to make a full price offer providing it is a realistic price.  Your Realtor(R) can advise you in this area.  We cannot tell you how much to offer, but we can advise you on the market conditions and what comparable homes have sold for.

I give you what is called a quick cma. This is a less flashy Comparative Market Analysis that only shows you the statistics of what has sold and what is currently under contract.  This quick cma will give you a snapshot of the local market and what the maximum, average and minimum sales prices have been in the last 3-6 months.  We will be cautious to not go back further than 6 months since the market in our area of New Port Richey & Trinity Florida is increasing and if we look at data that is too old, your offer may be inferior to another persons offer and you may not get the house.  Ideally, I will show you local real estate market activity for the last 3 months. This is something that any real estate agent should be doing for you when you are thinking about how much to offer on a home. 

One important aspect of the Comparative Market

Analysis (commonly referred to as a CMA) is the days on market of the homes in the report.  Generally speaking, a home that has been on the sales market for a longer period of time than other homes will most likely sell for less money than other homes in the neighborhood. Looking at the days on market can help you decide how much to offer on the home you like.  I always meet with you for a consultation to go over the data in the reports so you can make an informed decision on how much to offer. My job as your real estate professional is to make sure you get the home you want at a fair price and I take that part of my job very seriously. 

When a homeowner lists their home for sale, they also review a Comparative Market Analysis to evaluate the right asking price for their home. The report they see will be almost identical to the one you see provided both Realtors(R) prepared there reports properly. This is why I say that often times you may want to make a full price offer to be sure you get the home that you want.  The seller has most likely priced the home in a fair price range based on the CMA.  Our local Real Estate market in New Port Richey and Trinity Florida is a sellers market and with that variable added to the equation your ability to make a lower offer or a low-ball offer (thats a super low offer) may not get you the home.  Recently I had buyers who balked at list prices of homes and every one of those houses went under contract and sold. Listen to the information that your real estate agent is giving you.  Don't lose out on the house! Contact Me online anytime for more information about how much to offer on a home or home much you should ask when selling your home in Port Richey, New Port Richey or Trinity Florida. 

New Port Richey Florida Retirement Community of SummerTree

Retirement communities in Florida are quite abundant.  What 

we mean when we say "retirement community" is that certain communities in Florida are reserved for those age 55 or over and at least one of the full time residents must be age 55 or better.  Generally speaking, if you are a couple and only one of you are age 55 you can still own the home and live there together.  Most retirement communities in New Port Richey Florida are very well maintained communities and a good number of those communities are gated and have golf courses although not all of them do.

SummerTree in New Port Richey Florida is one of the retirement communities that is gated and well maintained and  SummerTree has a 9 hole golf course as well as a clubhouse, heated pool, hot tub, fitness gym which is complete with mens and ladies locker rooms.  You can also enjoy the Billiard room in the SummerTree clubhouse. SummerTree is located just a short car ride from Hudson Beach and many dining and shopping establishments in the New Port Richey and Port Richey area.  

Residents of SummerTree enjoy having their landscaping 

taken care of for them so you don't have to push a lawn mower or trim the shrubs around your home. If you think that retirement communities have only small homes, think again.  Homes in SummerTree vary in size from smaller two bedroom homes and villas to larger 3 bedroom homes with great rooms and dens.  SummerTree truly have homes available that will fit you and what you want in a home.  You even have the option to purchase a newly constructed home or have your own home built by DR Horton Builders. 

I have been assisting home buyers like you for years in the SummerTree community.  You can rely on my experience and knowledge of both new construction and resales to help you with your home purchase.  Please contact me to discuss your needs and wants in your home in SummerTree and I will work diligently for you throughout your entire home purchase. 

Condominium For Sale - 11330 Cherry Way Ln. New Port Richey FL.

Looking for an affordable retirement or second

residence? This is it.  This well maintained condominium has 1 bedroom with an ensuite and a half bath with your washer/dryer combo conveniently located inside the home.  Located on a cul-de-sac this home is separated from the majority of condominiums in the Pointe West Condominium community and shares the cul-de-sac with only a few other buildings so you will enjoy less traffic around your home.

One thing we love about Florida is the nature and outdoor activities. You will love the views from the rear of this home.  Sitting on a small pond and set back in such a way that you don't really see the neighbors next to you from your rear porch.  The rear porch is covered and screened and has been finished with paneling and windows and has been used as a second bedroom. Sitting outside the rear porch or

inside the rear porch you can see the pond widen and open to a wooded area.  Homeowners can see ducks, cranes and other wildlife while walking around or even sitting on their back porches.  The condominium at 11330 Cherry Way Ln. is a truly unique location in the Pointe West Condominium community.

Monthly maintenance on this home is $252.31 and it includes: roof for repair or replacement, building insurance, building exterior maintenance, irrigation, landscaping, basic cable, trash removal and the amenities of the SummerTree community. These community amenities include: Tennis courts, shuffle board, heated pool & spa, billiard room, fitness gym (complete with locker rooms) laundry facility, clubhouse and the 9 hole golf course that is open to the public and does require a small fee to tee off. 

Contact me if you or someone you know is interested in buying 11330 Cherry Way Ln. in the Pointe West Condominium community inside the gated community of SummerTree in New Port Richey Florida. 

Home For Sale 8173 Sugarbush Dr. Spring Hill, FL.

8173 Sugarbush Dr. Spring Hill, FL. is a

beautifully maintained home located in the gated community of Timber Pines in Spring Hill Florida.  Timber Pines is a golfing community with amenities that include a community pool and clubhouse.  The community of Timber Pines is reserved for those age 55 and over.

This home located at 8173 Sugarbush Dr. is a 2 bedroom home with a split floor plan.  The master ensuite gives you double sinks and a walk in shower as well as double walk in closets.  The kitchen has newer stainless steel appliances and a breakfast nook for casual dining.  The formal living room is large and inviting and the formal dining room can accommodate a large table for 8 people.  The guest bath has a solar dome that allows light in at all times so your guest bath in not dark during sunlight hours.  The family room or great room is large and adjacent to the kitchen that is perfect for entertaining.  

You will love the large screened patio with tall

windows and is complete with ceiling fans and windows for year round comfort.  The home has a 2 car garage and is landscaped nicely which provides your guests with a attractive entryway.  This home has a report indicating no soil settlement and the HVAC system has been serviced and maintained annually and is under a service contract.

This is a wonderful home in Timber Pines in Spring Hill and is currently offered for sale at $138,000 and is priced to sell.  Contact me to schedule your private showing of this wonderful home at 8173 Sugarbush Dr. Spring Hill.

 

written by Michael J. Gallo

5 Things Your Real Estate Agent May Do That Might Stop Your Home from Selling

Hiring the right real estate agent to sell your home

is important and you may not always know if you made the right choice in real estate professional.  There are a few things that almost all real estate agents do to advertise your home to attract buyers and their agents to your home.  These include an MLS (Multiple Listing Service) advertisement, web advertising, open houses and email blasts.  However not all agents do these things well and to the best of their ability.

1- Your homes MLS advertisement is syndicated to all of those real estate websites and the photos of your home that are in the MLS are the same photos that are published on all of those real estate websites so you will want to review the photos of your home before the agent shares them all over the internet.  Bad or Small photos will stop buyers from viewing your home.

2- You filled out and signed certain disclosures about your home, your home owners association and others.  Your "Sellers Property Disclosure" is important and your potential buyer must review and sign the disclosure before they write their offer.  Your agent has the ability to add disclosures as attachments to your MLS advertisement so the agents can give them your potential buyers.  Not having these disclosures available on the MLS means that the buyers agent must request them from your agent and if your agent is not available or quick to respond, the buyer may not view your home or make an offer on your home.  I recommend you ask that your agent attach these documents to your homes MLS advertisement.

3- You should be receiving feedback from the buyers who are viewing your home.  Your agent may need to follow up with the buyers real estate agent to get the feedback and if your agent is not organized and professional, they may not request this information which can be important to you in selling your home.  Not getting buyers feedback may hurt your homes sale. 

4- Your homes MLS advertisement has a section where your agent writes a description of your home and can point out positive things about your home which buyers and their agents read.  This written description is also syndicated out to websites along with the photos of your home.  You should request a copy of your homes MLS advertisement so you can be sure that your agent is doing your home justice in their advertising. 

5- Scheduling buyers appointments is of course super important.  If your living in the home you are selling and your agent needs to contact you to schedule the buyers showings and the buyers agent has trouble getting your agent on the phone to schedule the appointment you may have less showings.  I suggest you ask your agent if they use a showing appointment service that will always answer and always schedule the showings with you.  One of the most common complaints we have as agents is listing agents who do not answer their phone or cal back in a timely manner in order for us to show the home. 

You deserve excellent service from your Pasco county Florida real estate professional and you should always ask to see the advertising your agent is doing on your behalf.  Poor advertising and mis handling of appointments can result in fewer showings of your home and may cause your home to be on the sales market longer than necessary.  Keep in mind that the longer a home is on the market the less money it will eventually sell for since buyers know how long you have been listed and relate longer days on market to mean your home is less desirable then others. 

    

written by Michael J. Gallo

Why Hire the Gulf Home Sales Team - Michael J. Gallo,Realtor

Choosing the right real estate professional to sell your home can seem like a herculean task. You want a real estate agent who will work diligently for you to get your home sold. Your homes marketing and advertising is the main focus of my job.  If I can market and advertise your home properly to attract serious buyers, then I can help you negotiate  your sale and handle all of the legal paperwork required to sell your home.  Not all real estate agents are the same and here is how I am different than other agents.

You deserve a real estate professional that will

take a consulting approach to their business. I want to know your goals, needs and concerns and together we will address the issues that are important to you.  Most people do not sell their home every year and our real estate market changes constantly so it is my responsibility to educate and inform you of what the current market is doing and answer any questions you may have.  Marketing and advertising of your home has changed in recent years and knowing that I am a "Tech Savvy agent" who can effectively advertise your home internationally is another reason you may want to consider me for the job of selling your home.

My business "Gulf Home Sales of Florida Luxury Realty, Inc."  has been built on honest and straight forward collaboration with my customers. You have ideas about the advertising of your home and I am committed to collaborating with you and discussing ways we can market your home better.  I truly feel that it's your home, your money and your family and you have every right to be involved in the entire process of selling your home.  Feel free to contact me anytime with your questions or concerns.  You can request market analysis of your home at no obligation to you and I also provide you with the ability to contact me online if you chose. 

    

                                         

Market Report for the Westport Community in Port Richey Florida Jan 2015

Port Richey Florida is a great city to call home in

western Pasco county.  We have lovely waterfront homes, local parks and beaches as well as family friendly activities.  Westport is a community in Port Richey that has larger waterfront homes as well as more modest homes that are not on the canals.  As your local real estate agent in Port Richey, I know how to effectively market your home to get it sold. 

Westport in Port Richey Florida is conveniently located to shopping and dining and still maintains privacy as the community is tucked away and only sees neighborhood traffic.  If you want affordable waterfront living in Pasco county Florida, Westport is the community for you.

Westport Market Report for January 2015 

12 Active Homes ranging from $1,200,000 to $49,900 (the later is a foreclosure that needs work)
2 Homes Were Pending Sale

Having the right Realtor to assist you in selling

your home in Westport is important.  Please contact me if you or someone you know is interviewing agents for the job of selling their home in Westport.  Let my experience and knowledge work for you. 

   

Places to Vist in Port Richey Florida - The Crab Shack

Visiting New Port Richey Florida when in western

Pasco county on the Gulf of Mexico there are great places to visit.  One of these awesome local places to visit is the Crab Shack in Port Richey.  The Crab Shack is located just east of the US 19 bridge on the Pithlachascotee River.  Maybe you have driven down US 19 in Port Richey and noticed the giant shark hanging by the dock along the river and wondered what that was, that my friends is the Crab Shack. 

The Crab Shack is definitely a unique dining experience in Port Richey. The restaurant is built around the historic trees along the riverbank you can enjoy great food in a friendly atmosphere surrounded by nature that is growing right up through the restaurant as well as the big tree on one of the outer decks that twists through the tables.  Some of the "must try" fare includes the Fish Ruben sandwich and the Captain Dan burger and if you have never had Shrimp Poppers, you might want to wet your appetite with an order.

The Crab Shack in Port Richey is one of those

places that are tucked away from the hustle and bustle of US19 where local people meet to dine and enjoy the Pithlachascotee River that our city is built around.  You can sit and relax in with a great cocktail or a bucket of beer and watch the boats go by while you enjoy your lunch or dinner. When your out on the river either as a visitor or a resident, be sure to pop by the Crab Shack and tie off on one of the docks and enjoy some great food and friendly service.  The Crab Shack is just one more reason I love living in New Port Richey.

Please contact me online if you or anyone you know is looking for a local real estate professional in Port Richey or New Port Richey Florida. 

   

written by Michael J. Gallo

Point West Condominiums in New Port Richey Florida

Condominium living is a popular choice for

people in Florida. Many people purchase their condominium to use as a winter residence to escape the cold of other states. One of the most desired condominium communities in New Port Richey Florida is the Pointe West Condominium community located inside the gated community of SummerTree which is reserved for those age 55 and over.

You will want a Realtor who is knowledgable in the condominium community where you chose to purchase your condominium.  Having a Realtor, like me with experience through many sales over the years and knowledge about the community is very important. No other Realtor has sold as many condominiums in Pointe West than I have in the last few years. 

Here is some basic information about the Pointe West Condominium community:

Homes are available in 1 bedroom and 2

bedroom floor plans and with or without an attached garage.  The homes with a garage will cost a little more since the building insurance and roof are maintained by the association and these homes are a bit larger.

Monthly maintenance includes building insurance, roof repairs or replacement, trash removal, basic cable, irrigation, an annual termite inspection and all the amenities of the SummerTree community which includes the heated pool, spa, fitness gym, billiard room, tennis courts and more.  The SummerTree golf course is open to the public and there is a fee for residents to tee off. the golf course is a 9 hole course and has very affordable rates and an on site pub.

Pets are welcome but are limited to 2 pets per home and cannot weigh more than 20 pounds at maturity.

Buyers must make application to the

association in order to buy in Pointe West and with the 15 day right of first refusal, even cash buyers will need about 30 days to close on their condo purchase. 

When selling your condominium in Pointe West, do not hesitate to call me. I market and advertise your condo to attract quality buyers and I provide all of the condominium documents to your buyer as required by law so you have little to do when you hire me to sell your condominium. Contact me online to request a no obligation market analysis of your condominium.

written by Michael J. Gallo, Realtor

Florida Luxury Realty, Inc.

727-271-2667