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As you begin to prepare your home for sale, the most important thing you must take into consideration is the “asking price” also known as the listing price.

Regardless of the condition of your residence, this will be the one thing which will attract ready buyers and help determine how quickly your house will sell so you can get close to the maximum return on your investment, depending on the period when you first bought your house. The information in this article will provide you with some thoughts which will help you reach your goal.

Many people make the mistake of pricing their property below the real value and the current market price of competing and comparable residential real estate. It is true by doing so you will attract the maximum number of prospects (qualified or not) but the reverse can also happen.

There for if you start your “asking price” at or near the “rock bottom price” you may well lose a perfectly qualified buyer, because you have left no negotiating room in your price.

The majority of buyers today expect to be able to do a “little horse trading” when purchasing real estate. And in turn, even if it’s the perfect house for them, they will walk away simply because they feel you are being unreasonable.

On the other hand if you put your “asking price” at the high end of the market once again you could discourage people who are qualified and ready to buy.

One of the first questions the majority of buyers will ask about is the price. With your price on the high end these folks may well decide, the house, even though it is their “dream home” and the ideal area for raising their family, is just too expensive. Which in turn means they are going to seek a more reasonable priced home in the same neighborhood or immediately adjacent to your neighborhood.

Finding and setting the “perfect” price for your home is something many sellers begin by doing a little research on the World Wide Web. Thanks to the internet, and to prepare yourself for when you’re ready to talk with realtor, you can check the “asking price” of several homes in your area. This will help you understand more about the range to consider for reaching a fair asking price both for you and for your prospective buyers.

Naturally, being informed, will help you feel more confortable once you’re ready to price your home. My goal is to help you arrive at a price that is not to low or too high.

You can be confident that, with my assistance, you won’t leave thousands of dollars on the table and be in position to put thousands of more dollars in your wallet by maximizing the return on the equity in your home.

I am always available to answer your questions. Please don’t hesitate to call, even if you don’t feel the timing is perfect for you to make a decision.

Best Regards,
Larry
Larry Buchanan Realtor
Prudential Network Realty
Call me: 904-910-0203
Email me: Larry@Larry Buchanan Realtor.com

Click here to see my complete listing of homes in the Greater Jacksonville Area

Nearly everytime I’m in a conversation, the subject of economic conditions comes up.  Once that happens the next question I often here is, “where do i find good real estate buys in Jacksonville?”

Of course the second most asked question, since I live near the beach is, where do i find good real estate buys in Jacksonville Beach?” Because I’ve been a Realtor® for so many years I know to ask a few questions so my answer will actually be helpful. I have a hunch my blog readers would be interested in these questions as well.

It may interest you to know that even if you don’t live in Florida the best way to find good real estate buys is to have a game plan, before you start looking.

What this means is you’ll want to ask yourself this question: What would make a great looking house in a friendly and attractive neighborhood a “good real estate buy” for me?

I’ve answered that question so many times and have never been disappointed with the responses I receive. The conversation always travels through many different topics. As amazing as it may sound, money, in regard to the investment required to own the home, is often way less important, once the conversation starts moving into the area of personal preferences. So let’s explore a few things you can use to start your house hunting list.

Hopefully these ideas will serve as idea joggers as you prepare to ask your own “Where Do I Find Good Real Estate Buys in Jacksonville” question. The answer is, nearly anywhere you look these days. It just depends on the type of residence you’d like, where you’d like it to sit…and how tall do you like your trees:)

I’ve made my home in the Greater Jacksonville Area for more than 20 years. I can show you some of the most beautiful sunset or sunrise neighborhoods anywhere in the world. Just text me or ring my digits and we’ll take a ride together and share some stories about NE Florida real estate…as we explore Jacksonville real estate treasures, some of which are off the beaten path.

I’m always excited about working with clients to help them find the comfortable home of their dreams.

Ciao,
Larry

Larry Buchanan Realtor
Prudential Network Realty
Phone: 904-910-0203
Email: Larry@ Larry Buchanan Realtor.com

Click here to see my current listings in the Greater Jacksonville Area

Is it your dream to live in the idyllic Jacksonville Beach? Have you been put off moving because it has seemed to be a sellers market with property prices just rising and rising?

You may not have to put off this dream much longer if the latest statistics coming out are anything to go by. If you want to get yourself a Jacksonville Beach home, there has never been a better time. Here is why:

Market Values in Jacksonville Beach have dropped slightly – According to real estate website www.zillow.com, the price of Jacksonville Beach homes has dropped by about 10% over the year from mid- 2007 to mid- 2008.

This means that times are changing and momentum is building in the transitiion from a seller’s market to a robust buyer’s market. The opportunities are here and many are finding they are able to grab themselves a bargain on the new home of their dreams.

Many people are suffering in the current economic climate and you can take advantage of short selling- Like the rest of America. With tough economic times, some home owner’s are feeling the strain of their mortgage and may be struggling with their mortgage payments.

While it is unfortunate for them, this can open the door for you. If they have made a short-selling arrangement with their mortgage provider, this could be a great chance to pick up a bargain.

Living by the beach is just fantastic- Another great reason to move to Jacksonville beach has nothing to do with property prices. Living by the beach is such a great lifestyle. Imagine being able to wake up in the morning and jump in the surf before you head off to the office. And then you can go for a surf again on your way home. It definitely beats the hustle and bustle of the city lifestyle.

For a while there, it seemed with the property bubble that Jacksonville Beach homes were unattainable. However, things seem to be correcting themselves and Jacksonville in general, but especially Jacksonville Beach homes, may no longer be out of your reach.

With dropping house prices and many people forced in to short-selling their homes, now may be the perfect time to live the life of your dreams.

Make sure you speak with me so I can check homes in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach and other areas to see if short-sales of homes are available that fit your needs.

Larry Buchanan Realtor
Prudential Network Realty
Call me at 904-910-0203
email:Larry @ Larry Buchanan Realtor.com