Florida Contracts - Your Inspection Period and Right to Cancel

When buying a home in Florida, you have the right to

obtain inspections on the home you are buying even with an "As-Is" contract for purchase.  You have the option to chose how long of an inspection period you have. Often times we see an inspection period of 14 or 15 days but during negotiations on the purchase you may agree to make your inspection period shorter and only have 7 or 10 days.  No matter what your inspection period is, you  must adhere to that time frame or you may be putting your escrow or "good faith" deposit in jeopardy.

There are many inspections you may want to perform when buying a home.  Your insurance company will require a 4 point home inspection and a wind mitigation or roof certification to secure your homeowners insurance.  You may also want to have the pool inspected, air conditioning inspected, mold inspection, lead based paint inspection and a wood destroying organism inspection. Your home inspection is a general inspection and I advise you to have a pool professional or an a/c professional inspect those items if you think there may be an issue. The Wood Destroying Organism or "WDO" inspection checks for termites and other insects that eat wood.  I advise every home buyer in Florida to have a WDO inspection performed on any home they buy.

You can have all the inspections you want BUT if you

decide to cancel the contract based on the inspection reports, you must notify the seller in writing before the expiration of your inspection period.  Should you decide not to buy the home after the inspection period has ended, the person selling the home may keep your escrow deposit.  Your real estate professional should do everything in their power to keep you to the time frame as set forth in the contract and if you need more time you can request an extension of the inspection period from the seller.  The extension of the inspection period must be agreed upon and signed by all parties to the contract. Should you not adhere to the inspection time frame or written notification, it is not your real estate agent or brokers responsibility. 

Knowing your contract is important. You need a real estate professional who knows the contracts and has the experience and knowledge to provide you with the service you want when selling or buying a home in Trinity, New Port Richey or Hudson Florida.  Contact me online to discuss your real estate needs.

written by Michael J. Gallo

Selling Your Home in Trinity Florida - 5 Steps to an Easy Sale

Selling your home in Trinity Florida takes the services of an

experienced and knowledgeable real estate professional who can provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions that lead to an easy and enjoyable home selling experience.  When selling your home in Trinity, your home will be in competition with the other homes for sale in the area.  Your real estate professional should provide you with as much information as possible regarding these homes and the home that are under contract and have sold in recent months.

Here are 5 Steps to an Easy Sale

Interview a few agents for the job of selling your home.

 Compare their market reports for similar information but you should also take notice to the quality of their presentation.  Your real estate professional will be the person who is responsible for all the advertising and marketing of your home.  Their presentation should be a good reflection of their abilities to do this job well.

You will be required to provide the buyer of your home with current homeowner's association documents.  Your real estate professional should have the knowledge or the resources to obtain the necessary documents.  You may want to ask your prospective agent if they are able to obtain the documents and provide them to the buyers agent in pdf form.

The photos of your home are highly important to the

advertising of your home.  Ask your prospective agent if you can see photos of current or past listings and compare the quality of the photos.  If you are not happy with the agents photos, ask if they will be hiring a professional photographer to photograph your home. 

Ask questions and take notes.  Sounds simple but you would be surprised how many home sellers do not do this.  Jot down questions you want to ask your prospective agent and jot down their responses.  

Prepare your home for the sales market.  Remember, you are in competition with other homes for sale in your neighborhood. Often times simple and easy changes or improvements will not only help your home sell but they may help your home sell for the most money.  Curb appeal and a clean, well maintained home is important to home buyers.

If you or anyone you know is interested in selling a home in Trinity or New Port Richey Florida, contact me online to request your o obligation real estate consultation and market analysis of your homes current market value range.  I am here to assist you throughout your entire home sale process.  If you are thinking about selling in the future, contact me today so we can discuss ways you can prepare to get your home on the market.

The Golfing Community of Meadow Oaks in Hudson Florida

Meadow Oaks is a community in Hudson Florida with various

home sizes and home sites.  New construction homes are still available in The Reserve of Meadow Oaks.  Located off of State Road 52 just on the New Port Richey and Hudson border, Meadow Oaks is conveniently located to the Suncoast Parkway which makes commuting to Tampa or areas to the north more convenient.  This beautifully maintained community has highly affordable homeowners association fees.  

The homes of Meadow Oaks and the Reserve in Meadow Oaks are larger homes of newer construction and style.  You can enjoy conveniences of local shopping and dining along State Road 52 and once you come home to the community, you notice the quiet suburban feel that seems far away from the activities of the nearby area.  If you are interested in school information or if you have any other questions about the community, do not hesitate to contact me.  I am here to assist you in any way I can.

Hiring the right real estate professional is important when

selling or buying a home in Meadow Oaks or any other community in the New Port Richey or Hudson area.  You need the services of a real estate professional who has the experience and knowledge needed to provide you with the service you deserve.  Contact me online today for your no obligation real estate consultation.

  

written by Michael J. Gallo

SummerTree is a Gated Retirement Community in New Port Richey Florida

The gated retirement community of SummerTree in New Port

Richey Florida is a highly desired community of single family homes, villas and condominiums.  Residents enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds and a community clubhouse that offers many activities and social functions for the homeowners to enjoy.  I've been selling homes in SummerTree for over 5 years and I will admit that SummerTree is my favorite community in the area for those age 55 and over.

You can enjoy many activities as a homeowner in SummerTree.  The community pool is a beautiful in ground pool that is heated and if you prefer a nice soak in a jacuzzi, there is an in ground jacuzzi spa for you to use.  Maybe you are more of a fitness person.  The SummerTree clubhouse offers a fitness gym that is complete with mens and ladies locker rooms with full amenities so you can shower and change after your workout.  The pool and gym are not all, you can play billiards in the billiard room or enjoy the lending library, card room and even laundry facilities.  

You may prefer outdoor activities as part of your lifestyle.  If

so, SummerTree has tennis courts, shuffleboard, boccie and a 9 hole golf course for you to enjoy.  Evening walks are very popular among the homeowners and with the beautifully maintained grounds you can be sure to have nice scenery along your walk. If you are looking for a top pick in retirement communities in New Port Richey Florida, you will want to take a ride over to SummerTree located at the intersection of State Road 52 and Paradise Pointe Way in New Port Richey.

If you or anyone you know is interested in selling or buying a home in the New Port Richey area, contact me online and request your no obligation consultation.

written by Michael J. Gallo

How Do You Know You're Hiring the Right Florida Real Estate Agent

Selling your home in today's market takes consistent and

constant marketing to attract quality, qualified buyers to your home.  Hiring the right real estate agent for the job of selling your home is important to you and your family to reach your goals and move forward.  You have many choices in real estate agents in New Port Richey and Trinity Florida and selecting the right real estate agent to hire may seem like a daunting task.  It does not have to be. I want to share with you my top questions to ask when interviewing real estate agents for the job of selling your home.

Here are a few questions to ask your potential agent:

What marketing do you do outside of the MLS? - you will

want an agent that will provide you with a virtual tour, open house, direct mail marketing and email advertising of your home.  It does take more than the MLS to sell a home.

Ask to see current or past MLS advertisements. - you will want to see how capable they are of writing an alluring and catchy description of your home and community. Agents with one or two lines that tell you the number of bedrooms and bathrooms may not have the ability to properly write a description of your home.

Ask about their grasp of technology. - today's real estate

business is driven by current technology. Does the agent have the ability to have documents signed electronically? Do they advertise their listings on the internet and in blogs? Do they have a system to handle buyer inquiries on your home and feedback after your showing appointments?

If you or someone you know is interested in selling a home in New Port Richey or Trinity Florida, Contact Me for your no obligation real estate consultation so you can decide if I am the right agent for you and your family.  I have assisted homeowners just like you to sell their homes and move forward in reaching their goals. 

   

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written by Michael J. Gallo

9830 Lema Ct. in Fairway Springs Community Under Contract

We are very pleased to have been able to assist the owner of

9830 Lema Ct. in Trinity Florida in the advertising of their home to attract a qualified buyer.  After a short negotiation process, the seller and the buyer agreed on a sales price and terms that were favorable to both parties.

The home at 9830 Lema Ct. is located in the Fairway Springs community that offers nearby shopping and dining as well as easy access to the Suncoast Parkway for an easy commute to Tampa and areas to the north.  Fairway Springs is a deed restricted community that offers a community pool as well as beautifully maintained common grounds amongst the impeccably maintained homes.  Fairway Springs is not age restricted and anyone may purchase a home in the community.  Having larger homes on lots that accommodate their size, Fairway Springs is a great community for anyone interested in living in Trinity Florida.

If you or someone you know is interested in selling a home in

Fairway Springs in Trinity Florida, Contact me for a no obligation real estate consultation and see how I can assist you in selling your home.  Not all real estate professionals are the same and with just 15 minutes of your time you will see how I set myself apart from other agents.

  

Tampa Bay Comic Con 2014

The Tampa Bay Comic Con is coming August 1st through

August 3rd at the Tampa Bay Convention Center.  With nearly 400,000 sq ft of comics on display as well as guest appearances by Celebrities like Evan Peters from "XMen", "American Horror Story" and "Kick Ass".  Evan will be at the convention on Saturday and Sunday and you can have his autograph or have a photo opp with the star.  Other guest appearances include Caity Lotz (Arrow), Daniel Cudmore (XMen), Richard Madden (Game of Thrones).

The Tampa Bay Convention Center is located at 333 S. Franklin St. Tampa, FL. 33602.  Convention Admission is $30 for 1 day, $60 for All 3 Days, Children 12 and under are FREE.  The Tampa Bay Comic Con is truly fun for the entire family and a great way to get your comic geek on and see the "Mystery Machine" in person or meet Superman ot Thor while walking the booths and exhibits of the convention.  The Tampa Bay Comic Con is just another great thing to do in the Tampa Bay area and something that the Gulf Home Sales Team loves to see.  

Thinking about moving to Florida?  Do you know someone

interested in moving to Florida? Contact Me.  I can assist you in finding a real estate professional in the Tampa Bay area. If you or someone you know is looking to sell or buy a home in western Pasco county (just north of Tampa) contact me online and let me know how I can help you. 

See You at Comic Con!

written by Michael J. Gallo