The Reality - Home Ownership Is Not For Everyone!

I am a real estate agent in Brevard County, Florida.  My livelihood is based on people buying and selling homes. 

I absolutely love it when people buy a new house in Viera's Heritage Isle, Eason Landing or Suntree's Baytree golf course community! 

But, the reality is not everyone will be a home owner.  The "American Dream" is not everyone's dream!

The reasons some will never buy a house or condo vary...

• Some will never qualify for a mortgage.
• Some present home owners will sell and decide they want to live the RV lifestyle. 
• Some will decide after years of homeownership they are ready to downsize and rent!
• Some will decide they do not want be tied into a long term commitment. (Home ownership is a long term obligation!) 
• Plus a multitude of additional reasons...

Please read my blogs for more ideas on selling or buying a real estate:

Florida Homes for Sale
Observations from a Viera Florida Real Estate Agent
Brevard County Florida Real Estate Information
Moving to Brevard County Florida
Moving to Brevard

Contact me if I can help you marketing your house or condo or searching for the next one!  Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge Florida,  Email me or call me directly at 321-693-3850 if I can assist you in any way!

Biggest Not Necessarily Best Choice When Buying A house!

I just finished performing a broker price opinion (opinion of value for a lender) on a house in Viera Florida.  The subject house is obviously very nice and well maintained, recently constructed (2006), and  large (almost 4,000 sq ft).  This is a nice house in a gated community.

The problem is this is one of the largest properties in the neighborhood.  If this home was located in one of the other gated communities in Viera it would probably be worth a lot more.

When buying a home, consider one of the smallest, or at most, mid-sized properties in the neighborhood. 

Paying more for the biggest does not allow for appreciation as your home’s value will be pulled down by the smaller properties.

If you are considering buying a home in Viera or Rockledge, Florida, call me at 321-693-3850 or email me.

Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, serving buyers and sellers in Viera, Rockledge, Suntree and all of central Brevard County, Florida.

Read my blog Florida Homes and Condos For Sale and Florida Homes for Sale.

Its Only a Phone Clip But Its Still More…

It was only a phone clip that attaches my Blackberry Curve to my belt but as a real estate agent in Brevard County, Florida, I need my phone nearby at all times.

There is this little kiosk in the Melbourne Mall that sells all sorts of accessories for cell phones.  I stopped by there about a year ago to pickup a protective cover for my Blackberry. 

When the clip broke last week I figured I would have to buy another cover so my wife stopped by.  The guy there gave her a new clip…free.

Sure it was only a plastic clip but the gesture was important.  I will be back...to get their names so I can insert it here...

Whether in business or life, it is the small things that people remember!

That is exactly the way I practice my real estate profession...knowing it is the small services I provide that you will remember.

Call me at 321-693-3850 (or email) if you are considering selling your Viera, Suntree, Baytree or Rockledge, Florida home.  Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida.

The House is Nice But the View is Better...Pricing the View?

I did a Broker Price Opinion (an opinion of value for a lender) on a house in a local gated community recently.  Since it is not my listing I can not "advertise" it on here but I am a real estate agent so I can show you similar houses in the same Viera development!

This house was located in a gated community in one of the areas most popular communities - Viera.  This house was located on one of the best lots in the neighborhood, on very nice lake overlooking a beautiful golf course!  The house was like many others - nice. 

But still it was the view that made the house so attractive.

It got me to thinking about how often the buyers I work with in Baytree, Suntree and Viera want to compare the houses they see without giving a great deal of consideration to the location. 

Comparing apples to apples it is acceptable but then the location must be considered.  Look beyond the structure and see where it is sitting when you consider making the purchase! 

And sellers, remember your location can make a difference - either good or bad!  The same house backing to the Interstate 95 corridor which splits Viera is not the same as the exact house a short walk from Manatee Elementary!

Considering buying or selling a house or condo in Viera, Suntree or Rockledge, Florida? Give me a chance to be your Realtor of Choice in Brevard County, Florida.  Call me at 321-693-3850 or email me.

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