Scott Swonger, Realtor ®'s Blog

Posted on 02/20/2020

Listing a home may prove to be challenging, particularly for a first-time house seller. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to prepare for the housing market. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you get ready to list your home. 1. Upgrade Your Home's Curb Appeal How your home looks to prospective buyers...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 02/17/2020

Why Keep Your Home Market Ready ?

Photo by Agover via Pixabay You're not thinking of selling -- so why keep your home in market-ready shape? There are some excellent reasons for upgrading your home while you live there; keeping your house in good repair and in "ready to sell" condition benefits you in a variety of ways: Your own comfort: It's just more comfortable...

Home Living

Home Repair

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Posted on 02/16/2020

How To Spruce Up For An Open House Quickly

When you’re selling your home, things can get really busy, really fast. You want your home to be in tip top shape to give it the best chance of selling in a timely manner. There are a few things you can do in a short time frame that allows you to spruce up your home without breaking a sweat....

Open House

Tips On Selling

Posted on 02/16/2020

Evaluate the Buyer's Perspective

As a home seller, it generally is a good idea to consider the buyer's perspective. That way, you can determine why buyers may consider your house over other available properties and map out the home selling journey accordingly. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you assess the buyer's perspective before you embark on the house...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 02/15/2020

Mistakes That Are Keeping You From Selling Your Home

When you’re trying to sell your home, there are a few mistakes that could make or break completing the sale of the home in a timely manner. While some things like a tough market or a home with a lot of extra-special features are out of your immediate control, there are plenty of things that you can do when...

Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your Home

Real Estate

Posted on 02/13/2020

Reduce the Time It Takes to Find Your Dream Home

For those who want to conduct a successful home search, it is important to plan ahead as much as you can. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to get ready to pursue your dream home and speed up your house search. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you reduce the time it...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 02/12/2020

Florida: An Animal Lover's Paradise

Photo by Paul Brennan via Pixabay To live in Florida is to live closer to nature than you ever may have imagined. For life-long Florida residents, this is something that you grow accustomed to rather young, but for those who move into the state later in adulthood, learning to expect the sight of a lizard in the bathroom...

Home Living

Living In Florida

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Posted on 02/11/2020

Another Property Sold - 6430 Watercrest Way #402, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Spectacular and luxurious Watercrest condo unit #402 in Lakewood Ranch. Enjoy the magnificent golf course and water view from the fourth floor. Simply amazing. Open floor plan. Large gathering room off kitchen. Granite counters, custom cabinets, new dishwasher, microwave, range and flooring. Lovely porch off gathering room to enjoy the beautiful view. Spacious dining area for entertaining family and guests. 3 generous bedrooms and 2 full baths. Owner’s retreat with sliders that go off to the screened in lanai where you can again marvel at the golf course and water lot. Dual sinks, garden tub, walk in shower and enormous closets. Laundry with...

Real Estate

Lakewood Ranch

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Posted on 02/11/2020

Create a Homebuying Strategy

If you want to buy a terrific house at a budget-friendly price, it generally is a good idea to plan ahead as much as you can. In fact, with a homebuying strategy in place, you can boost the likelihood of a fast, seamless homebuying experience. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you craft a successful...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 02/09/2020

Tackle Homebuying Challenges

The homebuying journey may prove to be difficult, and assorted challenges may arise that make it tough to quickly find and buy your dream house. Whether it's encountering problems during a home inspection or negotiating a house price with a property seller, there is no telling what may happen during your pursuit of your dream home. However, if you...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 02/09/2020

Organizing for a Home Sale

Image by LightField Studios from Shutterstock When you've owned your house a long time, getting it ready to sell may seem like a daunting task. If relocation is on the horizon for you, get an early start and organize your spaces. Ideas to help you get organized right away! Resist the temptation to add items to your home...

Home Selling Tips

Declutter

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Posted on 02/08/2020

How to Buy Your First Home

Photo by Roman Samborskyi via Shutterstock Buying your first home is exciting! And scary! But you don’t have to fear the process if you take the time to become fully prepared for homeownership. Below are the seven primary keys to preparing yourself and smoothing the process. How to Know You’re Ready Determine how much you can afford. The...

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