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Pensacola Homes for sale and Market Report for October 2009

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Pensacola, Florida Real Estate

We here at the Charles Stallions Real Estate Services continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Pensacola, Florida real estate statistic. For last months stats scroll down, call me or e-mail for even more details. Home not Selling, find out why? SELLERS TIP # 8

A Snapshot of the Pensacola, Florida Housing Market

Available Homes = 1954

FORECLOSURES/ Short Sales =173

New listings this month = 346

Current Homes Under Contract = 314

Homes Sold In Last 30 Days = 203

Average Days On The Market = 210

Latest Assumption Rate = 18 months (rounded)

Average Sales Price = $142,330

List Price to Sales Price = 95.70%

TIP OF THE MONTH

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Charles Stallions, CRS, CSP, CBR, CDPS, SREE, EREI - 800-309-3414, a leader in real estate investing, buying and selling. Lead Real Estate negotiator for several investment clubs as well as investors throughout the US. Call Charles for a list of references before buying or selling you what some consider being their largest investment.

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Looking for a home to rent, sell or buy in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida then this site was designed with you in mind. E-mail charles@charlesstallions.com for a complete list of foreclosures, short sales, homes for sale or for rent in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida area. Charles Stallions Real Estate Services located at 139 East Burgess Rd. Pensacola, Florida 32503 has a 6 member team, including experts on Loan Modifications, a Certified Residential Specialist,a Distressed Property Specialist with over fourteen years in real estate dealing in foreclosures, first time home buyer programs and investor sales. We offer full time, full service Property Management in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida.Click here to view Homes for sale in Pensacola Florida or search pensacolamls for new homes on the market.

Flat Fee of $2995 to SELL or MLS $1495 + 3 %

We offer Property Management for $50. flat fee monthly

Call Now 800-309-3414 for over the phone evaluation and NO Obligation

Attention Pensacola Sellers, is you agent always HIGH?

Charles Stallions Real Estate Services Pensacola Homes -  800-309-3414: Real Estate Brokerage in Pensacola, FL

Setting A Price

As you interview REALTORS® they may suggest a listing price on your home. Only you can decide what price to set, but you want it to be realistic. The listing price is critical. Set it too high, and you may not find a buyer. Set it too low and you cheat yourself out of money. But never go with the "highest bidder" In other words some agents will tell you that they can get a higher price than another and the fact is a home is worth no more than a current buyer is willing to pay or a seller is willing to take. Here we will discuss several professional ways of determining price.

Appraisal
Regardless of what you originally paid for your home and the cost of improvements you have made, the price your home can command is what the market will bear at the time you decide to sell it. You may consider hiring an independent real estate appraiser. An appraiser has specialized training and experience. Don't rely on assessed valuations made for tax purposes. Such valuations may not be reliable indicators of value as these valuations are made by mass appraisal techniques.

Comparative market analysis
Whether or not you get an appraisal, a REALTOR® can develop a comparative market analysis. This analysis will describe homes in your area that have recently withdrawn from the market. The analysis may compare specific features of your home to others - the value of a corner lot, a city view, or an extra bedroom, for example. The analysis may also point out market fluctuations caused by the opening of a new school or business, for example, as well as long-term trends.

If you do not have a good idea, based on reliable data, of what the price your home can generate, you may decide to set a higher price thinking that if it doesn't sell at first, you can come down. However, if you set it too high, you may keep away buyers who are looking at comparable homes with lower prices. Lowering the price later sometimes gives your home a negative image. On the other hand, you don't want to set the price too low. You may be tempted to set a low price because you feel the pressure of transferring to another town, or you're afraid that your worn carpet will turn away buyers. Be realistic and get advice from your REALTORS®.

Net proceeds
Once you've decided on a price range, the REALTOR® may help you calculate an estimated amount you might net from the sale. If you have owned your home for several years, you may have built up a sizable equity. Equity is the difference between the value of your home and the balance on your mortgage After subtracting what you owe on your mortgage, ask your REALTOR® what costs you will incur in closing. These may include title fees, taxes, a penalty for prepaying your mortgage, brokerage commission, attorney fees, and charges for preparing and recording documents. Finally ask your tax adviser or attorney about the tax implications of your proposed sale.

Charles Stallions, CRS, CSP, CBR, CDPS, SREE, EREI - 800-309-3414, a leader in real estate investing, buying and selling. Lead Real Estate negotiator for several investment clubs as well as investors throughout the US. Call Charles for a list of references before buying or selling you what some consider being their largest investment.

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THOUSANDS OF HOMES.... One Address www.charlesstallions.com

Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Homes for sale

Looking for a home to rent, sell or buy in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida then this site was designed with you in mind. E-mail charles@charlesstallions.com for a complete list of foreclosures, short sales, homes for sale or for rent in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida area. Charles Stallions Real Estate Services located at 139 East Burgess Rd. Pensacola, Florida 32503 has a 12 member team, including experts on Loan Modifications, a Certified Residential Specialist,a Distressed Property Specialist with over fourteen years in real estate dealing in foreclosures, first time home buyer programs and investor sales. We offer full time, full service Property Management in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida.Click here to view Homes for sale in Pensacola Florida or search pensacolamls for new homes on the market.

Flat Fee of $2995 to SELL or MLS $1495 + 3 %

We offer Property Management for $50. flat fee monthly

Call Now 800-309-3414 for over the phone evaluation and NO Obligation

Military Appreciation Wednesday November 11th in Pensacola, Florida.

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Shari had a great post on Apple Bees Military Appreciation put on by Apple Bees, check it out.Free meal for Veterans! Shari Roberts-Osojnak and I wanted to remind everyone about Golden Corral doing the same. Two year ago I remember me and the wife going to Dinner at Golden Corral and as we approached we saw a line a quarter a mile long and found out about this great promotion.

Although it took over an hour to get to eat I will never forget all the great people we met and we go to say thank you to each and everyone of em.

Kudos and great job to Apple Bees and Golden Corral for this wonder tribute to the greatest people in the world.

Charles Stallions, CRS, CSP, CBR, CDPS, SREE, EREI - 800-309-3414, a leader in real estate investing, buying and selling. Lead Real Estate negotiator for several investment clubs as well as investors throughout the US. Call Charles for a list of references before buying or selling you what some consider being their largest investment.

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THOUSANDS OF HOMES.... One Address www.charlesstallions.com

Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Homes for sale

Looking for a home to rent, sell or buy in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida then this site was designed with you in mind. E-mail charles@charlesstallions.com for a complete list of foreclosures, short sales, homes for sale or for rent in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida area. Charles Stallions Real Estate Services located at 139 East Burgess Rd. Pensacola, Florida 32503 has a 12 member team, including experts on Loan Modifications, a Certified Residential Specialist,a Distressed Property Specialist with over fourteen years in real estate dealing in foreclosures, first time home buyer programs and investor sales. We offer full time, full service Property Management in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida.Click here to view Homes for sale in Pensacola Florida or search pensacolamls for new homes on the market.

Flat Fee of $2995 to SELL or MLS $1495 + 3 %

We offer Property Management for $50. flat fee monthly

Call Now 800-309-3414 for over the phone evaluation and NO Obligation

Are you ready for some Ice Hockey Pensacola? Free Tickets

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The Pensacola Ice Flyers, our newest endeavor into semi - pro sports are now playing. We will be giving away Free Tickets to this Saturdays game that starts at 7:05 to the firrt four people that call 850-478-8811 and say Go Ice Flyers. This will be done several times throughout the season so check out my blog and make the call. Yes this is a promotion of my blog so there will be a different saying each time or a code.

Single Game Tickets Now on Sale!

Ice Flyers single game tickets are officially on sale. They are available for purchase at the Pensacola Civic Center Box Office or online at TicketMaster via link to the left.

Pricing on single game tickets will be as follows:

  • Glass Level Seats $21.00
  • Center Ice Level Seats $16.00
  • Corner Level Seats $14.00
  • End Zone Level Seats $12.00
  • Upper Balcony Level Seats $10.00

Purchase Season tickets now and save $2.00 per seat per game on Full Season, Half Season and Flex plans, includes all levels of seating except Upper Balcony. Season Tickets can now be purchased thru the "ice Flyers Five Hole Payment Plan. Purchase tickets with a 20% down payment and then pay them off in 4 equal monthly payments November thru February. Must be purchased with a credit card to qualify for payment plan.

Group Tickets are available for groups of 10 or more at a savings of $2.00 per ticket. Contact the Ice Flyers Front Office at 850-466-3111 for more information on group outings, including great meal offers from various dining establishments and Savor Pensacola.

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THOUSANDS OF HOMES.... One Address www.charlesstallions.com

Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze Homes for sale

Looking for a home to rent, sell or buy in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida then this site was designed with you in mind. E-mail charles@charlesstallions.com for a complete list of foreclosures, short sales, homes for sale or for rent in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida area. Charles Stallions Real Estate Services located at 139 East Burgess Rd. Pensacola, Florida 32503 has a 12 member team, including experts on Loan Modifications, a Certified Residential Specialist,a Distressed Property Specialist with over fourteen years in real estate dealing in foreclosures, first time home buyer programs and investor sales. We offer full time, full service Property Management in Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze Florida.Click here to view Homes for sale in Pensacola Florida or search pensacolamls for new homes on the market.

Flat Fee of $2995 to SELL or MLS $1495 + 3 %

We offer Property Management for $50. flat fee monthly

Call Now 800-309-3414 for over the phone evaluation and NO Obligation

Are home buyers afraid to buy from FSBOs in Pensacola Florida.

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Attention: For Sale By Owners!
Why People Are Afraid To Buy From You!

Many homeowners believe that to maximize their profit on a home sale they should sell it themselves. At first glance, they feel selling a home is simple and why should they pay a broker fees for something they could do themselves? In fact, close to 25% of all the homes sold last year were sold for sale by owner (FSBO).

However, close to half of the FSBO's said that they would hire a professional next time they sold. Thirty percent said they were unhappy with the results they achieved by choosing FSBO. Why?

Many FSBO's told us that the time, paperwork and everyday responsibilities involved were not worth the amount of money they saved in commissions. For others, the financial savings were even more disappointing. By the time they figured the amount of fees paid to outside consultants, inspectors, appraisers, title lawyers, escrow and loan officers, marketing, advertising... they would have been better off having paid the broker's fee which would have included many of these charges up front.

Selling a home requires an intimate understanding of the real estate market. If the property is priced too high, it will sit and develop a reputation for being a problem property. If the property is priced too low, you will cost yourself serious money. Some FSBO's discovered that the lost money as a result of poor decisions outweighed the commission.

Before you decide to sell FSBO, consider these questions and weigh the answers of assuming the responsibility versus employing a professional. A little time spent investigating up front will pay off tenfold in the end.

Questions To Consider:

Do I have the time, energy, know-how, and ability to devote a full forced effort to sell my home?
One of the keys to selling your home efficiently and profitably is complete accessibility. Many homes have sat on the market much longer than necessary because the owner was unwilling or unavailable to show the property. Realize that a certain amount of hours each day is necessary to sell your home.

Am I prepared to deal with an onslaught of buyers who perceive FSBO's as targets for low balling?
One of the challenges of selling a home is screening unqualified prospects and dealing with lowballers. It often goes unnoticed... how much time, effort and expertise it requires to spot these people quickly. Settling for a lowball bid is usually worse than paying broker commissions.

Am I offering financing options to the buyer? Am I prepared to answer questions about financing?
One of the keys to selling, whether it's a home, a car... anything, is to have all the necessary information the prospective buyer needs and to offer them options. Think about the last time you purchased something of value, did you make a decision before you had all your ducks in a row? By offering financing options you give the home buyer the ability to work on their terms and open up the possibilities of selling your home quickly and more profitably. A professional real estate agent will have a complete team, from lenders to title reps for you to utilize...they'll be at your disposal.

Do I fully understand the legal ramifications and necessary steps required in selling a home?
Many home sales have been lost due to incomplete paperwork, lack of inspections or not meeting your states disclosure laws. Are you completely informed of all the steps necessary to sell real estate? If not, a professional would be a wise choice.

Do I have the capability of handling the legal contracts, agreements and any disputes with buyers before or after the offer is presented?
Ask yourself if you are well versed in legalese and if you are prepared to handle disputes with buyers. To avoid any disputes it is wise to put all negotiations and agreements in writing. Many home sales have been lost due to misinterpretation of what was negotiated.

Have I contacted the necessary professionals....title, inspector (home and pest), attorney, and escrow company?
Are you familiar with top inspectors and escrow companies? Don't randomly select inspectors, attorneys, and title reps. Like any profession there are inadequate individuals who will slow, delay and possibly even cost you the transaction.

Charles Stallions, a saved by the grace of God husband married for over 20 years to the wonderful Mrs. Pat. We have the greatest pleasure of living in Pensacola, Florida with our 3 beautiful daughters, Rachel, Riana and Rebekka. Pensacola, Florida where the SON is always shining and each day is better than the next.

Along with my wonderful Team, we sell Real Estate and the American Dream to investors and buyers that realize owning property in Pensacola and the gulf coast of Florida can make it more than a home, it can be an investment in yours and your families future for generations to come.

God Bless you, your family and please click here to take a look at what we can offer you along the gulf coast and panhandle of Florida or Call Now 800-309-3414 Charles Stallions Real Estate Services Inc 139 E.Burgess Rd. Pensacola, Florida 32503