Plantation Point in Rockledge Florida - Market Activity November 2009

Plantation Point, located in Rockledge just off Barnes Blvd, provides some very attractive housing opportunities for buyers in Brevard County, Florida

As of today (November 20, 2009) there are only three active listings in Plantation Point. These homes were all built in 2004 with square footage from about 2,200 to about 3,600 - large homes!

One of the characteristics I like about Plantation Point is its proximity to everything - beaches, gold restaurants, shopping, Orlando, good schools and more!

Listing price for these active properties range from $275,900 to $359,000. There are four properties under contract (short sales). Only one deal was closed in October 2009 for $318,000 (over 3,000 square feet).

If you would like information on any of the homes for sale in Plantation Point or Rockledge or Viera, please feel free to contact me. Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida.

Please read my blogs Observations of a Viera Florida Realtor and Florida Homes for Sale.

Dress for where your are going...not where you are!

As I was walking this morning I saw the lady down the street heading out in what appeared to be winter attire.

In some locales in November this is not unusual. Here in central Florida winter comes for about two weeks in January I think (although it was in the 60s this morning).

Although I did not ask I knew she was taking a trip. (OK, so I saw her putting the luggage in the trunk.)

When you decide to sell your Brevard County, Florida home, you need to "dress it" for where it is headed as well......

• Pack up all the personalized contents and make it very neutral, almost modelesque (is that a word?).


• And while you are at it get rid of the excess furnishings and stuff you are not going to move.


• Oh, lest I forget...clean it up! [if you can smell it, you can't sell it!]
  

Dress your house for where it is going....to a new owner!

Call me if you are considering selling your Viera, Suntree or Rockledge, Florida home. I can be reached directly at 321-693-3850 or email me at agent@moving2brevard.com. Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida.

Is a home warranty worth it?

First of all, in this buyer’s market there is very little no risk for the buyer because an agent would be remiss to not request the seller provide a home warranty!

Home warranties are not that expensive. They may not provide 100% bumper-to-bumper coverage but they do offer some comfort.

As a buyer you should have must have a home inspection conducted by a competent home inspection company. Upon getting a clean bill of health then you need to insist on a home warranty.

As nice as your new home may be, none of us have a crystal ball!

While most home warranties do not cover pre-existing conditions, you should have protection for future events. I had a home warranty when I purchased my current home. It came in handy when the roof leaked!

[Wish I had one when my AC went out yesterday. New AC on its way for about $4,000!]

Buy a home with me as your buyer’s agent I will include a home warranty at closing. Of course I will try to get the seller to pay for it first!

Gary Waters, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida, serving buyers and sellers in Brevard County, Florida.

Read my blogs at:

• www.moving2brevard.blogspot.com
• www.brevard-homes-for-sale.com
• www.gwatersc21.activerain.com
• www.moving2brevard.com (my website)

Foreclosure filings down in Brevard County - that’s bad?

Reading the Florida Today newspaper a couple of days ago I was a little surprised by one article about how the Brevard County Clerk of Court’s office is looking at possible furloughs and closures due to budget problems.

The smaller print under the larger title identified the real culprit - “Foreclosure dip hurts revenue.”

I saw on the news a few weeks ago that the Orlando Utilities Commission was discussing raising fees – conservation has cost them the revenue needed to continue normal operations. I heard the toll road authority in the Orlando area was discussing raising tolls to combat lower traffic on toll roads.

Stretching the dollar is a challenge for all of us. If you are looking to sell your Viera or Rockledge home, please give me a call to discuss how I can market your home. If you are a buyer in the Viera and Rockledge area, call me. Remember, buyers do not pay the real estate agent - sellers do.

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida. Call me (direct 321-693-3850) to assist you with the purchase or sale of residential real estate in Brevard County, Florida.

Market Report Plantation Point, Rockledge Florida

Plantation Point is a subdivision located off Barnes Boulevard in Rockledge Florida. Ideally situated, the development is about 15 minutes from Patrick Air Force Base, convenient to major north south routes (US 1 and I-95), great golfing and more!

As of today there are 8 properties for sale in Plantation Point. These homes are larger (2,000 sq ft or more), recent construction (built 2004 and 2005), and boast 4+ bedrooms!

So what is on the market? First of all, three of these are short sales. Short sales are situations where the sales price will be less than the mortgage owed and will take a little longer to close. The short sale properties are listed from $229,900 to $247,875. The highest priced home in the development is priced at $449,000.

There are some very attractively priced properties in Plantation Point as well as at the very nice golf course direct properties down the street in Augusta Trace at the Turtle Creek Golf Course.

For information on any of these Brevard County properties, please contact me. I can be reached by email at gwatersc21@aol.com or by phone at 321-693-3850.

Please read my other blogs at www.moving2brevard.blogspot.com and www.activerain.com/blogs/gwatersc21.

Relocating to Brevard County Florida

I received an email from someone today who is considering moving to Brevard County, Florida. Specifically, the sender was asking me about which areas "they should stay away from." I would like to think the sender's inquiry was an innocent question.

Ethically, Realtors can not direct anyone to or away from any specific areas. This is called "steering" and it is illegal.

My response was "I can't direct anyone to or away from any particular area."

If someone wants to know about crime in a particular area, I refer them to the local law enforcement organization. If anyone wants to know about the schools I tell them the information that is publicly available and refer them to the Brevard County School Board web site. If someone wants to know about a particular neighborhood, I ask them to drive around. Further, I recommend they ask questions of folks they see out and about in the area.

If someone is new to the area I recommend they drive around and decide which areas they like and dislike. I recommend they check the commuting distance to schools, work, colleges, shopping, the beaches...and the golf course!

If you are moving to Brevard County I would be happy to provide you with general information and listings. Please call me at 321-255-2600 or email me at agent@moving2brevard.com .

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida.

Sellers...Selling a lifestyle or a home? Or, both?

Are you selling your house or your lifestyle?

Ever go into a house and see football memorabilia everywhere? The greatest sports fan ever lives here! The kitchen with appliances and gadgets everywhere? Obviously the home of a gourmet cook. The garage full of "equipment?" Oh yes, the super handyman lives here! If you have been in the market searching for a new home, you know what I mean here....

There is a fine line between these two things. Sellers, remember you are really selling your house not your lifestyle. OK, I will admit that there are times when you are throwing in a lifestyle with the house. That is just an additional marketing point!

Selling in a 55+ community in Viera Florida? Then you should be promoting the lifestyle as well as the house. Selling your golf course community home such as Baytree in Suntree area of Melbourne Florida? Then, you are throwing in your lifestyle.

But your lifestyle is not the same as your house!

The location, amenities and area all support the marketing of your house. But, don't forget, there are other houses in the same neighborhood with the same location, amenities, and the like. Buyers can get your lifestyle when they purchase a nearby home.

Bottom line....prepare and sell your house first!

Interested in selling your Viera or Suntree home? Let me use your lifestyle as a marketing tool and sell your house! Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Melbourne, Florida. Email me at agent@moving2brevard.com .

Please read my other blog at www.moving2brevard.blogspot.com .