When one is trusted, the pressure is removed. Trust must be earned. Gathering and transmitting knowledge is the main value of a real estate agent. Working decades on our Pinellas barrier island creates knowledge. Whether selling, buying, renting or investing, the following may interest you:
- Renovating houses built on the ground may be a waste of money.
- 75% of barrier island properties have ground floor living areas, new builds must be elevated.
- Increasing flood insurance is the elephant in the room. Keep an eye on him.
- Since nobody knows the top or bottom of the market, forget about buying or selling there.
- It may be better to rent in iffy markets. This is an iffy market.
- The laws of supply and demand dictate selling and buying prices.
- Short term beach rentals, when legal, are your best investments.
- 10% of what you pay is about the yearly income you need to make a good investment.
- Agents can’t be knowledgeable in all markets. They must specialize.
- A complementary Strategic Market Analyses puts you in control of your value today. Don’t depend on Zillow etc.
- Real estate is the biggest asset for most of us. We should know its true value.
- If you are considering building or buying new, you may be able to do so with no money down.
- If you want to “steel your next house,” check out nexgenframing.com for the homes of the future…NOW.
- Exquisite Property Auctions offer a 3 phase system to have your buyer pay commissions. www.epauctions.com
If any of these statements pique your interest, contact one of my agents or me for more. Or tune in to our weekly “REAL BEACH TALKS” each Tues. 4-5 pm at https://www.facebook.com/jim.beggins to share area specific news. View previous talks if you wish.
All the best, Jim “Property Wizard’ Beggins, Broker, CENTURY 21 Beggins Enterprises, 10 offices, 400 agents serving Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties. Since most opinions about real estate can be supported with facts, I will use my “hands on’ experience in Florida real estate since 1972 to unconfuse the facts for you.
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Email: jimbeggins@c21be.com
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Article By Jim Beggins, Broker