Buying a House is One Thing While Investing in Real Estate is Another!

The past several years as well as today's market have taught many the nature of real estate is mostly unpredictable.  Look only at the short sales and foreclosures on the market for your proof.

Many purchased to get in on the profit…pure speculation not for home ownership.

Some purchased because they felt the prices were rising so quickly it was the only way to ever own a home!

The reality is buying a home is one thing while investing in real estate is another.  If you are looking to purchase a house or condo in Brevard County, Florida seek out a real estate agent who knows the area of your interest.

A real estate agent, with local knowledge, who has your interest at heart, is critical to purchasing a house in this market.  In Rockledge, Suntree and Viera, Florida, call me at 321-693-3850 or email me.

Gary L. Waters PLLC, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida serving Florida's Space Coast including the cities and communities of Melbourne, Viera, Rockledge, Suntree, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach and the surrounding region.

Can a Real Estate Agent Show Someone Else’s Property?

I had the title question [Can a Real Estate Agent Show Someone Else’s Property?] put to me last week by someone who had a friend interested in a particular property.

The answer: YES!

I always make a point of explaining that the listing agent (or the builder’s representative in that new construction model home) all represent their client – THE SELLER!

If you are considering buying a house in Brevard County, Florida, get your own real estate agent.  

Call me at 321-693-3850 or email me if I can assist you in any way. 

Please visit my blog Florida Homes for Sale for additional information on buying or selling a house or condo in Brevard County, Florida. 

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida, working with buyers and sellers along Florida's Space Coast.

Viera Florida Real Estate Market – A Snapshot in time (February 2010)

Viera Florida, just north of Melbourne Florida, offers all types of living options. 

There are condos, town houses, single family homes, golf course communities, gated communities, guarded communities,  lake front living, 55+ communities, and rental communities as well. 

In Viera, there is something for all budgets and tastes!

A quick snapshot reveals:

• 296 Active listing single family homes with 27 of these listed as short sales.
• Highest priced single family home $1.95 million, lowest price $84,000 (Indian River Colony Club, 55+ community)
• Highest priced condo $209,500. 
• Lowest priced condo $49,900 for a one bedroom, one bath.
• 36 actively listed condos for sale in Viera.

For information on the Viera Florida housing market, please contact me at agent@moving2brevard.com.
Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Bucci Realty, Rockledge, Florida, working exclusively with Century 21 Baytree Realty.

Read my blog Florida Homes for Sale for more information on the Brevard County Florida real estate market.

Two surefire ways to sell your Brevard County Florida house in any market!

Selling your Brevard County Florida home in any market is achievable. I guarantee it!

I have gone on lots of listing appointments in Viera and Suntree, Florida where the seller always indicates they “want to sell now!”

But then something happens on the way to the closing table…. we get lost!

You see there is much more to selling your Viera or Suntree (Brevard County, Florida) home than just hiring a real estate agent, getting it in the MLS system, and waiting for an offer.

Selling requires effort on your part as well as your real estate agent!

Here are the two secrets to selling. (Drum roll, please)

• Price. Not really a secret here. Most anyone, even the most unseasoned first time buyer or seller will tell you this. But, it is the key to successful marketing.

Now the other secret….

• Pride of ownership shows when a home is well maintained. Routine maintenance and updating has routinely occurred throughout the ownership period. The curb appeal is awesome. The property is clean, neat, uncluttered. The ability to schedule showings in easy. Your prospects feel a welcoming presence when they walk through the front door!

Pride of ownership. Did you see that one coming? Yes, pride is the one thing that will sell a home more quickly because pride shows!

If you are considering selling your house and want to discuss the process, prices and local Viera, Suntree, Rockledge or Cocoa Beach, Florida, market, call me. Or, just drop me an email to agent@movng2brevard.com.

©Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Bucci Realty, Rockledge, Florida.

Please visit my blog Florida Homes for Sale and Brevard County Real Estate Information.

Taking the long view....

I was reading an interesting article on the Internet yesterday. It was an author's lamentations about how bad the real estate market is...oh, woeful was it! Then I was talking to a potential seller last night who had an entirely opposite view.

He believes this is the best time to sell his Brevard County Florida home. His reasoning was that his new home which would have cost a few hundred thousand a couple for years ago can now be purchased for a hundred thousand less!

His numbers may be very rough estimates but his reasoning is quite logical. Of course if he "goes after" a short sale or REO (bank owned) property, his savings may be greater.
Yes, he may not get as much for his house now but, by taking the long term view, he will be moving up to a bigger house at a smaller price!

As a real estate agent in the Viera and Suntree (north Melbourne) areas of Florida's Space Coast, I do like his reasoning!

This is a good time to sell and buy in Brevard County Florida!

Please read my other blogs at www.moving2brevard.blogspot.com and www.activerain.com/blogs/gwatersc21 . If I can assist you in any way, drop me an email to agent@moving2brevard.com or call me directly at 321-693-3850.

Gary Waters, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida.