About Saint Johns County, FL

Many seller actions can affect a home sale. Some typical seller mishaps when listing homes in St Augustine are worse than others. Sellers can avoid the mistakes shown below:

Not Focusing on the Staging or Cleanup

It can be difficult to keep a property presentable at all times especially while still occupying it. Sellers must spend time staging and cleaning prior to property viewings and open houses. Buyers tend to notice little about a property and more of the mess inside, so not paying attention to cleaning will make your property less interesting. Buyers assume that sellers who do not clean their home also ignore necessary repairs. Home staging and cleaning up helps St Augustine homes sell faster and for more money.

Making Listings Difficult to Show

The more complicated it is to see a home, the less likely it is to be seen. Requesting too much notice for showings limits the buyers that will view the home, we recommend a minimum 2 hour notice. Another mistake is requiring that a key be picked up several miles from the home’s location. Have your agent install a lock box to assure easy yet secure access. In markets with a lot of inventory, buyers agents will lean towards properties that are easy to show. Complicated showing instructions lead to missed opportunities and lengthy marketing time frames.

Being Present During Showings

St Augustine sellers often want to be present during showings, but this can do more harm than good. It can make buyers feel uncomfortable. Also, extensive conversation from a home owner distracts the buyer’s attention away from the property itself. Buyers like to take time to explore a property and to speak openly with each other about their thoughts. Sellers and buyers communicating directly with each other may also cause misconceptions about motivation and contract terms.

What’s in a Price?

Price is impacts how long a property will stay on the market and final selling price. Of the typical seller mishaps when listing homes in St Augustine, this one is the biggest. It is understandable for sellers to want a maximum price from their home. However, there is a danger of overpricing. Overpriced properties take much longer to sell than moderately priced ones. Over time, the listing grows stale and loses the interest of buyers. The listing will sell for less after price reductions and many days on market. There is usually no benefit to overpricing St Augustine homes. Ask a real estate agent for an honest opinion on price and delay listing your home if the figures are not where you need it to be.

Selling Independently

Some St Augustine sellers are convinced that they can sell a property on their own. Although it is possible, there may be many headaches and expensive mistakes along the way. Real estate brokers are experts on marketing real estate, acting as an intermediary, negotiating contracts, and promoting the interests of sellers. They also understand the market and changes that may impact a listing. This can make a big difference, particularly during changing real estate markets.

St Augustine Sellers Control Their Destiny

Sellers play an essential role in the listing of St Augustine homes. The typical seller mishaps when listing homes in St Augustine above are only the most common mistakes. An experienced listing agent can prevent other listing pitfalls.

World Golf Village is located west of I95 in St John’s County, FL. It’s residents enjoy world class amenities as this wonderful community’s name implies. The World Golf Hall of Fame is an added attraction with an annual expected visitor rate 1 million annually. A host of top rated restaurants and lodging is also located within the development. Two highly rated golf courses: King & Bear, and Slammer & Squire are located within. Census records indicate that approximately 3500 homeowners call this community their home with a median household annual income of $72,000. Construction began and sales were strong in 1998 and continued throughout 2007. This is the second post of statistics as the market continues to improve in 2012. Previous post on 2/10/12. ***Link to beautiful WGV Homes***

ACTIVITY STATISTICS FOR CURRENT DATE February 29, 2012 AND CLOSED PAST 365 DAYS

**All statistics are approximate and may be revised as additional data is available.

For specific home sales information or free Market Analysis contact:

Ellen Dittman, Watson Realty Corp.

Reo.ellen@gmail.com

904 535 1199

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The Northeast Florida Builders Association’s Parade of Homes is one of the home-buyer highlights of the year. If you are looking for homes in St. Augustine, this is a "not to miss" event.

If you are a Builder or Developer, your home should be entered in this event. For Builders interested in entering the deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 21.