Joy & Shane Goushaw

If you are looking for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Fort Myers I don't recommend waiting. I did a search in the Realtor's Greater Fort Myers MLS in two separate price ranges to make note of the current inventory of homes and just as I thought, it is decreasing significantly.

First, I looked at the inventory for 3 bedroom / 2 bath homes in the $150,000 - $200,000 price range. There are currently 62 Active listings available for this range. This is out of 21 geographic areas in Fort Myers.

Next, I looked at the $200,000 - $250,000 range for 3 bedroom / 2 bath homes in Fort Myers once again out of 21 geographical areas. This turned up a bit more inventory with 143 homes in this particular price range.

Shane has three buyers from out of state who have just reduced the inventory by three homes from their recent accepted offers in these two particular price ranges. Currently, we know of many more buyers who are looking and just waiting to place an offer on the perfect home that meets their criteria.

I am proud to say that two of these clients are direct referrals from former clients. One Buyer shared with Shane that his friend who has not had the best experiences with Realtors in the past liked Shane because he was honest, an excellent communicator and knew that Shane would look out for the best interest of his friends. What a compliment! I know this to be true as I can testify to his character, but when a client experiences our service and professionalism "first-hand" and lets others know about it, that is when it really counts!

If we can help you in your home search in the Fort Myers area, please call us. We are more than happy to provide you with education, support, superior negotiation skills and expertise on the current conditions of our real estate market.

Happily serving, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, Bonita Beach, Naples, Marco Island, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Estero, Cape Coral, and Matlacha.

Providing Excellence & Service in Your Real Estate Experience!

Shane & Joy Goushaw

Licensed Professional Realtors

Sandals Realty

Cell: 239-823-5280

Fax: 239-245-8042

www.FortMyersRealEstateFloridaHomes.com

www.WeLuvFortMyers.com

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Shane and I are available to answer your Fort Myers or Lee County Real Estate questions. It is better to ask then to wonder and our focus is on educating our clients so that they can be as successful as possible in the purchase or sale of their home.

Providing Excellence and Service in Your Real Estate Experience!

Happily serving Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Estero, Nort Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Beach, Bonita Springs, Naples, Marco Island, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island.

Shane and Joy Goushaw

Licensed Professional Florida Realtors

Sandals Realty

Cell: 239-823-5280

Fax: 239-245-8042

sgoushaw@hotmail.com

Our Website: www.FortMyersRealEstateFloridaHomes.com

Our Blogsite: www.WeLuvFortMyers.com

Every Seller wants to be as prepared as possible so that they can sell fast and get top dollar for their home. Sellers need more than just good luck when it comes to selling in today's challenging Real Estate Market. Home Sellers want to "up the odds" in selling their home and have sound strategies so that Home Buyers are rushing to see their home and place an offer on it, not the neighbors down the street. Here is how to turn your home into the house that goes from "For Sale!" to "Just Sold!"

1. Do Away with Pet Odor from Fido and Fluffy - A Great Tip From Dave Sulvetta - Camden County NJ Realtor.

• Clean up pet stains
• Place odor neutrilizers around cat litter boxes
• If possible, keep pets at a friend or relatives when your home is shown. There is nothing worse than a buyer being greeted by slobbering Fido at the front door.

2. Make Minor Repairs

• Patch up holes in the wall
• Paint in neutral colors - Don't give a buyer any reason to think they are going to have to do more work (such as paint the pink bathroom)
• Complete finishes - base molding, door molding, buy matching light switch plate covers and electrical outlet covers and finish the unfinished projects you have lived with for years.
• Fix leaks and repair water damage
• Get your air conditioner serviced

3. De-Clutter - It is amazing how much every home seller accumulates in such a small amount of time.

• Clean off your desk and organize with essential office supplies only. Sort through and file or shred the papers that have been sitting on your desk for months.
• Pack, sell or donate nick-knacks
• Organize pantry cupboards, clothes and linen closets. You want people to see how much storage space your house has. Line up your shoes, shirts, and pants. Neatly arrange your spice racks.
• Clean off kitchen counters and bathroom counters - only keep essentials that match in that space.
• Rearrange furniture to create room and openness.

4. It is Nothing Personal, so "De-Personalize"

• Pack up personal heirlooms
• Pack up the majority of personal photographs and replace with pictures and artwork that matches the color theme and style of your room.

5. Remove / Replace Any Items That You Plan On Taking With You

• If you are planning on taking your $1,500 front loading washer and dryer with you, have them removed from your house (put in storage or at a family or friend's home) and replace with traditional washer and dryer.
• Do you love your wine refrigerator? Make sure and remove it from sight as many Buyers might expect that it comes with the house, or use it in negotiations.
• Any window treatments or light fixtures that are not staying? Replace, replace, replace or be prepared to see them included in the contract and you don't want to have a disheartened buyer if you are not prepared to sell them with the house.

6. Make Your Whole House Sparkle and Shine

• Vacuum
• Wash windows
• Keep your bathrooms sparkling clean
• Do the dishes everyday so they do not pile up

7. Separate Emotionally With Your House

• Treat all negotiations and contract offers as "business deals."
• Don't take low offers personally. Ask your Listing Agent to show you the comparable solds and then counter the buyers offer strategically - don't counter from an emotional point of view. Your goal is to sell and although low, the offer is not meant to be personal.
• Be prepared to hand over the keys on closing day - picture yourself handing the keys over and anticipate ahead of time what that may feel like.

8. Have the Lowest Priced and the Most Show Worthy Home in Your Community - You want your Listing Agent's comments to other Realtors in the MLS to be, "Your buyers will not be disappointed! You will be proud to show this home!"

• Visit the comparable homes that are also for sale in your Fort Myers community - Know your competition and make your house look better both through the listing price and the general appearance.
• Stay up to date through your Fort Myers Listing Agent and ListingBook Accounton the new homes that come on the market and their prices in your community.

9. Focus on the Curb Appeal

• Trim the bushes
• Keep your grass mowed
• Plant flowers in bright colors such as Yellow
• Take away any nick knacks in the yard that might be distracting and take away from your house

Shane and I are available to answer your Real Estate questions. It is better to ask then to wonder and our focus is on educating our clients so that they can be as successful as possible in the sale of their home.

Providing Excellence and Service in Your Real Estate Experience!

Happily serving Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Estero, Nort Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Beach, Bonita Springs, Naples, Marco Island, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island.

Shane and Joy Goushaw

Licensed Professional Florida Realtors

Sandals Realty

Cell: 239-823-5280

Fax: 239-245-8042

sgoushaw@hotmail.com

Our Website: www.FortMyersRealEstateFloridaHomes.com

Our Blogsite: www.WeLuvFortMyers.com

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If you have any questions regarding what it will take to sell your home in Fort Myers and Lee County surrounding areas, please call us today. Shane and I can go over our home selling strategies with you. We are here to help you and serve you in your real estate needs.

Providing Excellence and Service in Your Real Estate Experience!

Happily serving Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Estero, Nort Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Beach, Bonita Springs, Naples, Marco Island, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island.

Shane and Joy Goushaw

Licensed Professional Florida Realtors

Sandals Realty

Cell: 239-823-5280

Fax: 239-245-8042

sgoushaw@hotmail.com

Our Website: www.FortMyersRealEstateFloridaHomes.com

Our Blogsite: www.WeLuvFortMyers.com

www.realestateclipart.com

Is this what you think of when you envision Fort Myers, Florida? Swimming pools, palm trees, white sandy beaches? The beach is afterall one of the main attractions that draws so many visitors and countless individuals looking to relocate and buy real estate to the tropical climate of Fort Myers each year.

Besides being a beach town, Fort Myers also has thousands of acres throughout the city of natural wildlife and wetland preserves. Shane and I visited just one of several wetlands located within the city limits this past Sunday. The one we chose to visit was "Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve"located on Six Mile Cypress "smack dab" between Colonial and Daniels.

Cypress Trees

The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is 9 miles long and 1/3 miles wide (2500 acres of wetland). It is home to a wide array and diverse population of plant and animal life. Wooden trails built throughout the wetlands are built up above the water. Animals can pass underneath the wooden path either through the water when it is the rainy season, or on the swampy land during the dry months.

Shane Looking for Alligators in Alligator Lake

Looks Like Shane Found the Gator!

Besides alligators, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserveis home to Bald Eagles, Osprey, Wood Peckers, Raccoons, Panthers, Small Reptiles, Squirels and a wide variety of fish.

For an aerial map of the Six Mile Cypress Slough and watershed area, click here

We spent about 3 hours quietly walking the trails so as not to disturb the wildlife. If the visitor center had been open, it would have taken us a bit longer as we would have stopped there as well. Parking is $3.00 for the day. It is well-worth a stop at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve if you live in Fort Myers or are simply visiting and passing through.

Providing Excellence and Service in Your Real Estate Experience!

Happily serving Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Estero, Nort Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Beach, Bonita Springs, Naples, Marco Island, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island.

Shane and Joy Goushaw

Licensed Professional Florida Realtors

Sandals Realty

Cell: 239-823-5280

Fax: 239-245-8042

sgoushaw@hotmail.com

Our Website: www.FortMyersRealEstateFloridaHomes.com

Our Blogsite: www.WeLuvFortMyers.com