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How to Hire a Listing Agent When Selling Your Home

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Hiring a real estate agent to sell your home can be a challenging undertaking. You want to engage someone who will enable you to sell the house and not just list the home. You will look at qualities like how long the realtor has been in business, whether the agent returns calls, the agent's knowledgeability, and many other qualifications. However, it boils down to marketing.

What Sells a Home?

People will want to buy a house that is in good condition at a relatively affordable price. As a homeowner, you control the price and condition of the house. The real estate agent controls the marketing of your home.

The homeowner pays the realtor to market the home. Therefore, at the first meeting with the realtor, ensure that you know how the agent will market your home. They will engage in negotiation, but poor marketing skills will not get them to the negotiation stage.

What to Expect at First Meeting with Realtor

Generally, it is good to ask for recommendations from friends, family, peers, or even search the internet for real estate agents. The best thing is to have between ten to fifteen agents. With the agents, send them an email showing that you want to sell your home.

Are you wondering what to ask a realtor when selling your home? In the first meeting with the realtor when looking to sell your house, ask two questions:

  • Why should I hire you?
  • What are you going to do different

Based on the responses to the questions, you will identify the agents that can help you sell your house. Ideally, the questions will eliminate more than 90 percent of the realtors.

When observing their responses about what they will do differently (compared to other realtors), focus on their marketing. Marketing, in this case, means marketing the home and not self-promotion. As such, you may ask the agents to send you some of the listings that they have under contract or have sold. With such information, you can determine if they really know what they are doing.

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), buyers look for three things:

  • Pictures – the realtor should be able to take high quality, clear photos of the home
  • Detailed description – it should lure buyers by showing the good qualities of the home
  • Movie tour – enables buyers to take a virtual tour of the home

As stated by the NAR, an agent who can take great pictures, write good descriptions, and film an enticing movie tour knows marketing. When you follow this criterion, you will be left with two or three agents. 

Now you can invite them to your home and talk to them. Get to see how good they are at negotiating.

Bottom-line

A realtor's main role is to market your home. Are you wondering when to contact a realtor to sell your home? Examine their marketing and negotiation skills first. Additionally, you can reach out to Mohr Home Group and they will help you get a competent real estate agent.

Hiring a real estate agent to sell your home can be a challenging undertaking. You want to engage someone who will enable you to sell the house and not just list the home. You will look at qualities like how long the realtor has been in business, whether the agent returns calls, the agent's knowledgeability, and many other qualifications. However, it boils down to marketing.

What Sells a Home?

People will want to buy a house that is in good condition at a relatively affordable price. As a homeowner, you control the price and condition of the house. The real estate agent controls the marketing of your home.

The homeowner pays the realtor to market the home. Therefore, at the first meeting with the realtor, ensure that you know how the agent will market your home. They will engage in negotiation, but poor marketing skills will not get them to the negotiation stage.

What to Expect at First Meeting with Realtor

Generally, it is good to ask for recommendations from friends, family, peers, or even search the internet for real estate agents. The best thing is to have between ten to fifteen agents. With the agents, send them an email showing that you want to sell your home.

Are you wondering what to ask a realtor when selling your home? In the first meeting with the realtor when looking to sell your house, ask two questions:

  • Why should I hire you?
  • What are you going to do different

Based on the responses to the questions, you will identify the agents that can help you sell your house. Ideally, the questions will eliminate more than 90 percent of the realtors.

When observing their responses about what they will do differently (compared to other realtors), focus on their marketing. Marketing, in this case, means marketing the home and not self-promotion. As such, you may ask the agents to send you some of the listings that they have under contract or have sold. With such information, you can determine if they really know what they are doing.

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), buyers look for three things:

  • Pictures – the realtor should be able to take high quality, clear photos of the home
  • Detailed description – it should lure buyers by showing the good qualities of the home
  • Movie tour – enables buyers to take a virtual tour of the home

As stated by the NAR, an agent who can take great pictures, write good descriptions, and film an enticing movie tour knows marketing. When you follow this criterion, you will be left with two or three agents. 

Now you can invite them to your home and talk to them. Get to see how good they are at negotiating.

Bottom-line

A realtor's main role is to market your home. Are you wondering when to contact a realtor to sell your home? Examine their marketing and negotiation skills first. Additionally, you can reach out to Mohr Home Group and they will help you get a competent real estate agent.

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Call: (813) 317 – 4009

 Email: lance@tampa2enjoy.com

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Podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/expert-real-estate-tips-lance-mohr

Tampa Realtors- 6 Best Tips On How To Choose a Realtor

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Buying or selling a home is a lifetime investment that requires working with top realtors in Tampa Florida. Hiring a reputable realtor in Tampa will save you time and the stress of having to learn the aspects of the Tampa property market.

However, with so many realtors advertising their services in Tampa realtors directory, you may be confused on how to choose a Tampa Realtor.

Follow these six tips on how to choose a Tampa Realtor to make sure you hire the perfect pro:

  1. Do background research

Once you have a list of potential Tampa realtors to choose from, go ahead and do some research on those particular realtors. Go to their website and check their portfolio and see how they present their services.

Also, you’ll want to look at what their previous clients are saying about their services on sites like Yelp, Angie’s List.

  • Look at their experience

How long have they been in the real estate industry? How many clients have they worked with? Do they have past client testimonials and video reviews?

These questions will help you gauge if the realtor understands the local market, as well as your kind of property.

  • Certifications

The best black realtors in Tampa, FL always seek to further their education to strengthen their skillset. Ask your potential realtors if they have any certifications and specialties. Finding a realtor with several certifications is a huge bonus. 

  • Choose a real estate agent who’s tech-savvy

Modern technology has changed the way realtors do their work and those who have embraced the latest technologies always have an upper hand. When choosing top real estate agents in Tampa, be sure to consider how they use technology to help you get the best deal.

Do they utilize social media to market their services and their clients’ properties? How do their listings look like on Tampa MLS? Do they use electronic solutions to help clients save time?

Asking potential candidates these questions will help you establish their level of professionalism. A reliable South Tampa realtor will use latest technologies to get more leads, save time, and become more productive. 

  • Communication

 A reliable realtor should keep you updated at least 2 times per week. Ask them how they’ll keep you informed to determine if their mode of communication will work for you. You can gauge their level of communication from how they answer their calls or text messages during the initial consultation.

  • Length of contract

Ideally, you should work with an agent with a contract limited to six months or less. It’s not advisable to go for a contract that’s too long because it could limit your options in case the agent fails to deliver.

There you have it. These are the six tips on how to choose a Tampa realtor.

Buying or selling a home can be an overwhelming process. At MOHR HOME GROUP, we’ll guide you through the process to help you save time and give you peace of mind knowing that you’ve made the right decisions.

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📞Call: (813) 317 – 4009

📧 Email: lance@tampa2enjoy.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Tampa2Enjoy

Podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/expert-real-estate-tips-lance-mohr

Tampa Realtor – Lance Mohr

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If you’ve ever bought a home in Tampa or put your home on the market for sale, you’ll know that buying or selling a home in Tampa is among the hardest things you’ll do. Buying or selling a home is not a single action, but rather a long and stressful process with many challenges along the way.

If you are getting ready to buy or sell a home in Tampa, it’s best to work with a professional Tampa realtor. Hiring a qualified and experienced realtor in Tampa can mean the difference between getting the best deal and getting scammed, especially at this time when scammers are targeting real estate buyers and sellers.

With the many horror stories of what could go wrong with home buying and home selling in Tampa, you don’t want to take risks. Working with the best real estate agent in Tampa can make the whole process much more smooth and hassle-free.

What are the benefits of hiring a professional realtor when you buy or sell property in Tampa?

  • Years of experience

No one understands the Tampa real estate market better than an experienced real estate agent. With years of learning the ins and outs of the real estate market in Tampa, an agent knows what buyers are looking for, where to find Tampa homes for sale, and all aspects of the housing market.

  • Price guidance

For someone without experience in home buying and selling in Tampa, it will be difficult to accurately determine a home’s true value. This is where a South Tampa Realtor comes in to help you buy at the right price or sell for the optimal price.

  • Negotiation skills

With their experience in property buying and selling, Tampa realtors have impressive negotiation skills alongside an understanding of the current market trends.

They will look at the merits of the property and strive to get you the best possible price, whether you’re buying or selling property. Even if you’re good at negotiation, it helps to have a real estate agent on your side.

  • Save time

Buying or selling property is typically a lengthy process. Everything that’s involved from prequalification and negotiation to inspections and closing can be overwhelming for someone who’s not experienced.

Whether you’re buying or selling, a professional Tampa real estate agent will handle everything on your behalf, making the process more convenient and stress-free. This will free up more of your time to focus on other things that are important to you.

Many things can go wrong with home buying and selling in Tampa when you’re not represented by a Tampa Realtor.

If you’re looking to buy, rent, or sell property in Tampa, let MOHR HOME GROUP help you through the process. We are Tampa real estate experts with unrivaled expertise and experience in real estate buying and selling.

If you’ve been searching for the best real estate agent in Tampa realtors directory, your search has come to an end. Contact MOHR HOME GROUP and let us guide you through the process.

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For More Information Contact Me:

🌐 Website: http://www.tampa2enjoy.com/search-homes/​ 

📞Call: (813) 317 – 4009

📧 Email: lance@tampa2enjoy.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Tampa2Enjoy

Podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/expert-real-estate-tips-lance-mohr

Appraisers – Why They Do Not Determine Value…

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It's always a little surprising that almost everyone thinks an appraiser job is to determine the value of homes. If you are a homeowner and you call an appraiser out to give you a value of your home, that one thinks. But the vast majority all appraisers are doing the appraisal for a buyer that is purchasing a home. If this is the case than the appraiser job is NOT to determine value. Watch the video to see what their job really is.

Transcription

Hi everyone. This is your Tampa Bay realtor Lance Mohr and in this video, I want to talk about home appraisers. What's their job, because of people thinking appraisers job is to determine the value of the property and in almost all cases that is not their job and we're going to go over that in the short video.

So this does come up every once in a while what it is the appraiser's job. So to let me break it down into two areas. Number one if your home so and you want an appraiser to come over and give you an idea what your home will sell for and put a value on your home sure they're determining the value so hopefully a project perspective buyer will come in, make an offer though see the value they’ll agree upon it but in most cases that’s not what you're talking about. In most cases what happens as a buyer goes outlooks in the property the lender contact switches outlets in an appraisal done orders the appraisal now when they do that the appraiser is not coming out for the bank to determine the value at a property. They’re actually coming out to makes sure the property is worth what the buyers are paying. So this happens every once in a while. I’ll give you an example. Buyers looking a property is listed for 270 and they put in an offer full price because they know it's a really good deal at 270, as a matter of fact looking at the comps that come up at probably 285 and they’re thinking this is great we have fifteen thousand dollars’ worth of equity and then they get the appraisal back and it says 270 and I like what do you mean, I thought it was worth 285 and I’ll tell you what it is when the appraiser went out there they actually have the purchase contract and their job wasn't to determine the value of the property their job was to determine is it worth what you’re paying and you’re paying 270. Now in some cases, they might bring it in higher maybe bring it in it to 285 or maybe they bring it in at 280 but there's really no need for him to do that.

There's really no I guess a liability for there might be a liability for them to do that. So a lot of cases the appraisers just going to bring it in is exactly what the purchase contract says. So if you do buy a property and you’re thinking you're getting a really good deal on it. You may be but understand if it comes in at the purchase price that really doesn't have any bearing on how good of the deal you're getting on the appraisal. So it's good to know this. If you are or you do run into this situation.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me. I’d love to help you. If you know anybody buying or selling a home send them my YouTube channel, I think this could help a lot of people out there. Share it with your friends, I appreciate your time watching my videos. I wish you the best of luck and if you’re going to be buying in the Tampa Bay area whether you're buying or selling give me a call (813-317-4009). I’d love to talk to you. I'd like to help you out. Have a great day.

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Home Movie Tour of Ballantrae Townhome for Sale

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2906 Girvan Drive in Land O Lakes, Florida, 34638

3 Bedrooms
2 1/2 Bathrooms
Loft
1 Car Garage
1,768 Square Feet
Built in 2005
Community: Ballantrae

Absolutely Beautiful END Unit (10+) * Very Open & Bright Floor Plan with Lots of Windows and Neutral Colors Throughout * Kitchen Features Stainless Steel Appliances, Island and Gorgeous View of the Large Pond * Large Family Room Overlooks the Kitchen, Lanai, and Pond * This sought after split bedroom design has two bedrooms and a bath on one side of the loft and spacious master suite on the other to give maximum privacy to all. The large master bath includes a garden tub with separate walk-in shower and dual vanities. The upstairs loft can be used as a bonus room or office * The large master bath includes a garden tub with separate walk-in shower and dual vanities * While the complex has its own separate pool, the Ballantrae community also has a pool, walking trails, fishing pond, tennis courts, basketball, playground, and clubhouse * This location is close to the Veteran Expressway with easy access to Tampa, Airport, Restaurants, Strip Centers, Multiple Malls and the Premier outlet * The HOA includes ground maintenance, trash, water, sewer and basic cable * This END Unit Townhome is a MUST SEE!!!

Please contact me if you have any questions about this beautiful Ballantrae townhome please contact me at www.tampa2enjoy.com.

How To Remove Popcorn Ceilings Fast & Easy

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I've thought I've seen it all. But this is by far the fast and easiest way to remove popcorn (acoustic) ceilings. Check this video out.

If you are looking at buying or sell a home check out your Tampa real estate website at: www.tampa2enjoy.com and YouTube channel www.youtube.com/tampa2enjoy.

Learn more about popcorn ceilings at www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popcorn_ceiling

Riverview Based BlueGrace Logistics To Become A Major Tampa Bay Employer

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aaaaBlueGrace, a 6-year-old transportation logistics company, to hire around 500-700 employees in the Tampa Bay area and will be doing so within the next couple of years. It’ll also be on the hunt for a newer & larger headquarters possibly out of Channelside, Tampa.

BlueGrace currently has about 350 employees and most of them are based in Riverview, FL. The company’s imminent job explosion is mostly due to the higher business demand and by having a confident investment partner.

“Over the next 2 years, we'll grow to well over 500 employees, and in the next 3-5 years have about 1,000 employees just here in Tampa,” the company owner has recently stated. BlueGrace currently occupies less than half of its 55,000-square-foot headquarters and has the room to absorb 150 more employees as it builds out. Then they’ll be scouting for a new home. The company owner desires to be in the downtown area of Tampa… touting its workforce, area universities, and natural appeal to recruiting workers to move here.

BlueGrace Logistics works with more than 10,000 companies nationwide that make everything from auto parts/beauty products to pharmaceuticals/sporting goods and more. Average compensation at BlueGrace is about $60,000. Many of the new hires will be in information technology, sales, customer service, financial services, and human resources.

If you’re looking to re-locate or buy a new home in the Tampa Bay area, please check out my website. We get all of our data directly from the only MLS provider in Central Florida (MFRMLS). You can trust that it's 100% Accurate & 100% Up-To-Date. Search all currently “Active” Tampa Bay homes for sale at: http://www.tampa2enjoy.com

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Risk-based Standards For Private Mortgage Insurers Could Restrict Leading

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A new federal regulation proposal could change the standards for private mortgage insurers resulting in a stricter lending process.  The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is proposing a risk-based evaluation for Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac insurer portfolios.  The new analysis will ensure that each approved insurer has enough capital for claims under significant market stress.

Most of us remember when the housing market crashed almost 10 years ago. Housing costs dropped, new construction stopped, and private insurers’ financial strength ratings quickly vanished.  Companies were placed in receivership by federal regulators while mortgage underwriting standards were tightened and FHA, VA, and other guarantee programs drained the majority of their market shares. Prevention similar events has become a major concern for the FHFA.

In turn, they have proposed that private mortgage insurers guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac be subject to a risk-based capital evaluation. An analysis would be required in situations where the homebuyer is making a down payment of less than 20%, debt-to-income ratios are greater than 43%, and mortgages that do not meet specific requirements. Given FHFA adaptation of these new standards, the capacity to underwrite new mortgages by private insurers may be limited but Director Melvin Watts insists there is “sufficient industry capacity to meet the needs of high-LTV borrowers.”

The FHFA’s plan, as a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac regulator, is to shift the risk of market share loss back to private companies while protecting taxpayers from another bailout. The majority of FHA and VA guaranteed programs have cushioned their reserves by hiking up premiums and are now transitioning back to private companies while stymieing their underwriting capabilities through new risk-based evaluations.

Such a bold move on behalf of the federal government has received mixed reactions. Some companies are supportive of the proposal citing that compliance with the new regulation would not be an issue while others balk claiming restricted access to credit and decreased underwriting capabilities.

Inman News reported that most insurers who issued statements in response to the proposal agree with David H. Stevens, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) who stated “the proposed eligibility requirements are comprehensive and we will be conducting a detailed review of the standards to ensure they properly balance the need for strong capital, while preserving the ability of the industry to cost-effectively serve first-time buyers and working families.”

Before you start freaking out, please remember that this is simply and proposal and the FHFA is accepting comments on the draft proposal through September 8th. Overall, do you think this is a step in the right direction or a step backwards, comment below.

Becoming a Florida Resident

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Florida is one of the most populated states in the US, and that says a lot about the kind of place it really is. If you are one of the people who have decided to settle in the state permanently and become a Florida resident, there are certain legal steps that you have to take to declare it as your domicile state. This gives you the benefit of not having to pay taxes to the state that you are moving from, in addition to the essential right of being able to vote. Here is a complete walk-through for becoming a resident of Florida.

File a declaration of domicile for Florida

The declaration of domicile is a legal document that allows you to declare officially that you are a Florida resident because of the fact that you have a residence that you wish to use on a permanent basis. Even if you have other properties or homes in other states, you need to declare that your house in Florida be considered as your primary and predominant home. The declaration has to be signed by you with a Deputy Clerk or Notary Public as your witness.

Procure a Driver’s License registered in Florida

If you have a valid driving license from another state, a written or practical driving test is not required to get a driver’s license in Florida. Take the license you already have along with your identity documents to get a Florida DL. Other documents that are required include Social Security number, proof of Florida residence address, and change of name documents if any. You are required to get done with this procedure within 30 days of declaring your domicile.

Vehicle registration

All the vehicles that you own including cars, trucks, and boats have to be registered at the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles. This includes getting the required insurance and paying the registration fees.

Voter registration

This can be done either with the Supervisor of Election or while you are getting your Florida DL. The registration closes 30 days prior to the election and opens only after the elections are over.

Regarding payment of taxes

You can pay your final taxes from the state that you previously lived in before moving to Florida and notify the officials about the move. Make sure that you list your new Florida residence address when filing for federal taxes and alert the Social Security Administration about the change of address.

Miscellaneous memberships

Transfer your membership for banks, churches, clubs and groups to be registered for Florida. This is an indication of your loyalty to the state and proves your sincerity of giving back to the community in whatever way possible.

Buying a new home

If you have the requisite capital, and you are sure of permanently staying in Florida, it is better to buy a house in the state than to rent one. This is because it makes you eligible for the Florida homestead exemption that gives you tax benefits while establishing your domicile.

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