Real Estate Is Local-- And When Your Buyer Isn't You May Have A Real Problem

Real Estate may be local, but when your buyer isn't you may have a real problem. In my area of Kissimmee-St Cloud Florida Realtors like me, know that the majority of our buyers are transplants , foreign, or from out of the immediate area. I am acutely aware of my long distance clients special needs. And how I approach home buying for them is entirely unique and very successful. However, now that the shoe is on the other foot, I find I may be walking a little funny.

Things some Listing Agents take for granted that I as a St Cloud Kissimmeee Florida Home Buyers Agent make sure to include to appeal to buyers out of the area are the detailed photos illustrating the special features of a listing.

Suggestion: If you talk about a homes features, it would be nice to actually take pictures of them.

Take the few extra minutes to set the stage for the photo.

I have read through countless descriptions that boast of a homes "special features" only to discover they have omitted photos of them.

Google Maps, has been very disappointing. Often times placing me 1/2 mile or more away from the target property while a struggle with my hand driven finger pad mouse to inch my way up the street to hopefully get a glimpse of the property I am seriously considering. Most time however, the little red marker is not even close. There are still several homes I never could pinpoint on the map provided. According to the address, no house! Check the placement of your pins Please!

In a recent article, it took a lot more time to precisely pinpoint he location of Silver Linings Restaurant In St. Cloud, Florida but the street view is great, for area newcomers. It puts potential visitors right on New York Avenue in front of the Silver Lining Location. Further they are able to see what the other shops and street look like as well.

St. Cloud Florida Realtors rarely use this feature, Yet it is so helpful to people new to our area.

When considering buying or selling a property, taking these small things into consideration, are hugely important.