Venice, FL

Today my son Michael, his friend Chris and I went down to the Grace United Methodist Church on the Island of Venice and helped with the unloading of the pumkins for Venice Florida's favorite annual Pumpkin Patch event. Many volunteers showed up to help unload the semi-truck full of pumpkins. Just how many pumpkins were there? About a million! I have never seen so many pumpkins before. With everyone working together it took about 2 hours to complete the task. Water, juice and donuts were provided to all. My son and his friend worked like maniacs inside the very hot semi truck most of the time and I am very proud of them and of all their efforts. For myself, I think I will be taking a lot of Tylenol for the next couple of days.

Contact Kari A. Battaglia, licensed Realtor® in Venice Florida at 941-270-1851 to list your home, answer questions or to help you in your search for homes for sale in Venice Florida. I currently serve customers in Venice Florida, Englewood Florida, Nokomis Florida, South Venice, Laurel, Osprey and North Port Florida communities. As a private landowner, I also have Tennessee properties available in the Chattanooga area. Call or email me to receive a list of Tennessee properties available for sale.

Contact me by email at Kari@DiscoverVeniceRealEstate.com. Need information fast, call me direct at 941-270-1851. Copyright©2009. By Kari A. Battaglia. All Rights Reserved.

Kari A. Battaglia, GRI - Realtor®, Broker Associate - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - 331 W Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285 - 941-270-1851 direct - 941-484-9715 - office 800-969-1990 toll free - Kari@KariBattaglia.com

www.DiscoverVeniceRealEstate.com - view my listings, find valuable community info, links and much more.

Market activity for properties in Sawgrass from 9/1/09 to 9/25/09

Total single family homes listed: 13

New listings on market for September 2009: 4

Price adjustments for September 2009: 3

Properties under contract currently: 4

Properties sold in September 2009: 0

Failed to sell (expired) since 8/1/2009: 0

Summer is officially over and we are now heading into "Season," and soon we should expect to see the "Snowbirds' return to their winter homes here in Florida. Currently the number of homes for sale in Venice/Englewood is up over 3.5% from a year ago and pending sales have jumped, up over 60% from a year ago. These are signs that the Venice/Englewood Housing Market is stabilizing but pressure from "Distressed Sales" continue to affect market values and our prices are reflective of 2000 - 2001 values.

Currently the number of Venice Florida homes for sale in Sawgrass has decreased slightly to 13 homes for sale and the number of homes currently under contract have increased from no properties under contract in May 2009 to 4 properties under contract for September 2009.

Knowing your local market is key in pricing your home right. Being your local real estate expert, I am familiar with what is taking place in your neighborhood and will work with you to get the right results. Let me know what I can do to help you

Contact Kari A. Battaglia, licensed Realtor® in Venice Florida at 941-270-1851 to list your home, answer questions or to help you in your search for homes for sale in Venice Florida. I currently serve customers in Venice Florida, Englewood Florida, Nokomis Florida, South Venice, Laurel, Osprey and North Port Florida communities. As a private landowner, I also have Tennessee properties available in the Chattanooga area. Call or email me to receive a list of Tennessee properties available for sale.

Contact me by email at Kari@DiscoverVeniceRealEstate.com. Need information fast, call me direct at 941-270-1851. Copyright©2009. By Kari A. Battaglia. All Rights Reserved.

Kari A. Battaglia, GRI - Realtor®, Broker Associate - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - 331 W Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285 - 941-270-1851 direct - 941-484-9715 - office 800-969-1990 toll free - Kari@KariBattaglia.com

www.DiscoverVeniceRealEstate.com - view my listings, find valuable community info, links and much more.

If your property is currently listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not my intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. I am happy to work with them and cooperate fully.

What are REOs (Real Estate Owned)? REOs are already foreclosed on properties and are Corporate Owned by a Bank or Asset Management Company. Foreclosures in Venice Florida can afford buyers a bargain, but today's home buyer needs to know how the game is played and understand that Foreclosures are not like regular residential real estate transactions.

Tips for buyers who want to have a successful foreclosure transaction:

• Cash is KING, pre-approved financing is less alluring. If cash purchase get a verification of funds (bank statement or letter from financial institution on their letterhead). If financing make sure they are using a direct lender, not a mortgage broker. Get written pre-approval letter. Work with Listing Agent and Lender to confirm that REO properties is financeable (some are not).

• Avoid low balling; properties are usually priced to sell. In the Venice/Englewood areas our REO's typically sell 5% - 25% above list price. Pull sold comps up of recent foreclosures to help prove to your buyer if they want to win the deal they need to submit their highest and best offer first.

• Avoid unnecessary contingencies, keep your offer clean. Corporate Owners would rather give credit at closing for unexpected repairs; list price is already adjusted for current condition.

• Communication with the Listing Agent is essential. Email is the preferred method of communication as the Listing Agent is so busy they do not have time to return phone calls and you could easily lose the deal by not communicating with the Listing Agent by email.

• Don't expect extensive negotiations. You may be able to negotiate once or twice but after that you will be turned down. Corporate Owners do not have the time to negotiate as they usually are presented with 50 - 150 deals every day and need to make immediate decisions. They don't have time for games.

• Corporate Owners want clean deals and will strictly enforce the closing date charging Extension Fees of $300 and a per diem of $150 until day of closing. Make sure your Buyer's lender is aware of the urgency of closing on time. Allow for potential delays to closing in your offer (common delays to closing - inspections, lender delays, title issues, code and permit issues).

• Closing time frames: 30 - 45 days for conventional financing, 15 - 30 days for cash transactions, 45 - 90 days for FHA transactions on average.

• Corporate Owners control the closing and demand to use their people to close but will pay for it. Read all addendums carefully (may recommend attorney review). Addendums are constructed for the protection of the Corporate Owner and any alterations will not be accepted.

• Mail away closings (when closing paperwork is mailed to the home buyer for signatures) are common.

Most home buyers come to find out that buying a Foreclosure in Venice can be a daunting process. It is essential you work with someone who knows how the process works to ensure a successful transaction. If you have any questions regarding Foreclosures in Venice please contact me, I am happy to help.

Contact Kari A. Battaglia, licensed Realtor® in Venice Florida at 941-270-1851 to list your home, answer questions or to help you in your search for homes for sale in Venice Florida. I currently serve customers in Venice Florida, Englewood Florida, Nokomis Florida, South Venice, Laurel, Osprey and North Port Florida communities. As a private landowner, I also have Tennessee properties available in the Chattanooga area. Call or email me to receive a list of Tennessee properties available for sale.

Contact me by email at Kari@KariBattaglia.com. Need information fast, call me direct at 941-270-1851. Copyright©2009. By Kari A. Battaglia. All Rights Reserved.

Kari A. Battaglia, GRI - Realtor®, Broker Associate - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - 331 W Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285 - 941-270-1851 direct - 941-484-9715 - office 800-969-1990 toll free - Kari@KariBattaglia.com

www.DiscoverVeniceRealEstate.com - Free home search, view my listings, find valuable community info, links.

Market activity for properties in Pelican Pointe from 7/1/09 to 9/25/09

Total single family homes listed: 42

New listings on market for September 2009: 4

Price adjustments for September 2009: 3

Properties under contract currently: 4

Properties sold in September 2009: 1

Failed to sell (expired) since 8/1/2009: 4

Summer is officially over and we are now heading into "Season," and soon we should expect to see the "Snowbirds' return to their winter homes in Florida. Currently the number of homes for sale in Venice/Englewood is up over 3.5% from a year ago and pending sales have jumped, up over 60% from a year ago. These are signs that the Venice/Englewood Housing Market is stabilizing but pressure from "Distressed Sales" continue to affect market values and our prices are reflective of 2000 - 2001 values.

Currently the number of Venice Florida homes for sale in Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club has increased slightly to 42 homes for sale and the number of homes currently under contract has dropped from 8 properties under contract in May 2009 to 4 properties under contract for September 2009.

Knowing your local market is key in pricing your home right. Being your local real estate expert, I am familiar with what is taking place in your neighborhood and will work with you to get the right results. Let me know what I can do to help you

Contact Kari A. Battaglia, licensed Realtor® in Venice Florida at 941-270-1851 to list your home, answer questions or to help you in your search for homes for sale in Venice Florida. I currently serve customers in Venice Florida, Englewood Florida, Nokomis Florida, South Venice, Laurel, Osprey and North Port Florida communities. As a private landowner, I also have Tennessee properties available in the Chattanooga area. Call or email me to receive a list of Tennessee properties available for sale.

Contact me by email at Kari@DiscoverVeniceRealEstate.com. Need information fast, call me direct at 941-270-1851. Copyright©2009. By Kari A. Battaglia. All Rights Reserved.

Kari A. Battaglia, GRI - Realtor®, Broker Associate - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - 331 W Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285 - 941-270-1851 direct - 941-484-9715 - office 800-969-1990 toll free - Kari@KariBattaglia.com

www.DiscoverVeniceRealEstate.com - view my listings, find valuable community info, links and much more.

If your property is currently listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not my intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. I am happy to work with them and cooperate fully.

Visited the South Jetties in Venice Florida the other day at sunset. This picture was taken from the South Jetties and is of the Venice Florida shoreline and you can even see the Venice Fishing Pier faintly in the background. Venice Florida is truly paradise.

Contact Kari A. Battaglia, licensed Realtor® in Venice Florida at 941-270-1851 to list your home, answer questions or to help you in your search for homes for sale in Venice Florida. I currently serve customers in Venice Florida, Englewood Florida, Nokomis Florida, South Venice, Laurel, Osprey and North Port Florida communities. As a private landowner, I also have Tennessee properties available in the Chattanooga area. Call or email me to receive a list of Tennessee properties available for sale.

Contact me by email at Kari@DiscoverVeniceRealEstate.com. Need information fast, call me direct at 941-270-1851. Copyright©2009. By Kari A. Battaglia. All Rights Reserved.

Kari A. Battaglia, GRI - Realtor®, Broker Associate - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - 331 W Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285 - 941-270-1851 direct - 941-484-9715 - office 800-969-1990 toll free - Kari@KariBattaglia.com

www.DiscoverVeniceRealEstate.com - view my listings, find valuable community info, links and more