Living in one of the fastest growing counties in South Florida is great. St. Lucie County is beautiful from golf to fishing, we have it all. I have been selling Real Estate here for over 20 years.
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RE/MAX Midway
Lee Gerhard
909 W Midway RD Lee Gerhard is a House "SOLD" Name
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Fort Pierce - Hutchinson Island - Port St.Lucie PGA Village, St Lucie West, Jensen Beach, Vero Beach - Stuart
Welcome to the Treasure Coast...............................................................
With 23 miles of white sandy beaches, and average annual temperature that hovers around 70 degrees. Fantastic arts and recreation options from Pensacola to Key West. It's not hard to come up with reasons why Florida is such a popular place to live. St Lucie is one of the fastest growing countys in the nation over the past 50 years, the Sunshine State is a diverse mix of popular resort destinations, cities with strong international ties and intriguing stretches of untouched wetlands.
It's no wonder that so many are coming to see whats going on here. We have so much to offer. With the best seafood, fishing, golf, beaches and the best priced homes in the state. Yes in the State. We offer more here in Fort Pierce and Port St Lucie from a 4 year college to FSU. Soon we will have a brand new 56 million dollar federal court house and a downtown area you will love. Call Lee today.
You are invite to participate in the programs and events presented. Throughout the year, numerous programs are held for children and adults. The diverse facilities in the department enable St Lucie to offer a wide variety of activities for you to take advantage of. From golf to cultural events to major league baseball to Easter celebrations, all our Parks & Recreation facilities provide one-of-a-kind events. Some are fun, some are informative and some will meet your exercise requirements. But they're all for your "leisurely" enjoyment.
You may not be aware of all the facilities within Parks & Recreation, so here they are:
Call for the latest brochure and listing special events being held this month. We provide telephone numbers and also list the ongoing activities at each location. If you'd like to receive a map of St. Lucie County showing the above locations and other attractions, please call Lee Gerhard at Re/MAX Coastal Realy 772-468-9700. I would love to have you partake in the activities! We are excited about our place in the community. You will be too.
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For a FREE Market Anylasis Call Lee Today. Buying or Selling I know St Lucie County
I have lived in St. Lucie County since 1971, moving from the Chicagoland area where I was born. Selling seems to be in my blood. In 1987 I obtained a Florida Real Estate license and opened my own office. After a few years of hard work I knew I needed to do what I was best at, SELLING! I joined the Century 21 Team and worked with Century 21 system for many years.
In 2001, Atlantic Coast Real, known as (ACRE) was incorparated and opened with 11 associates. My husband and I as owners. Then in 2004 South Florida was hit by hurricanes Frances, Jean, Ivan, Charley, and Wilma.
Today I am with RE/MAX Midway. A growing company known for excellence. At RE/MAX Midway Lee Gerhard is a House "SOLD" Name!
Looking to Sell Your Home
Sometimes, life just hands us the inevitable: just when everything seems right with your home, something happens and you have to sell your dwelling. No matter what your reasons are for selling, remember that now is no time to dawdle, the process of preparing a home for sale can take a month or more. So, here's how to start:
1. Look at Your Home as a buyer
Your home looks great to you, but a buyer wants to see it since he and his family will be living in it -- so take a fresh look at your dwelling. Hop in your car, drive around the block, and then scrutinize your home as a prospective buyer will see it for the first time. First, consider what's called "street appeal;" does it need washing or painting? Does the driveway need repair work? Is the landscaping in good shape? Remember, be very critical; your buyer will be.
Next, pull into the driveway and take a good, hard look. Is the yard neat and trimmed? What about the view from the front yard? Then, walk inside and size up the interior as though seeing it for the first time. Take a tour and imagine what your real estate agent might say about each room, look into cabinets, open doors, check out the bathroom.
Then, make a mental note of the things that might put off potential buyers, along with another list of the things that first attracted you to the dwelling. Remember, the home's become a great place for you, but a new buyer will see things that you don't.
2. PURGE : Clean Out the Clutter Before You Start to Sell
Before putting your home on the market, get rid of clutter in every area -- closets, attic storage, kitchen cabinets, drawers, bath vanities, and shelves -- everywhere. Remember, this is no time to be sentimental: if you don't use it, lose it. Potential buyers are seriously put off by clutter, and most of us drag a lot more things through life than we really need.
Also, don't forget the furniture and fixtures when getting rid of clutter -- most of us put too much in too little space, which makes a buying prospect, think your home is too small.
Then, have a great moving sale with all the stuff you've collected and use the proceeds for paint or whatever other materials you need for repair projects. If you just can't bear to part with some possessions, store them in the attic or some other place that's out of sight to a potential buyer.
3. To Sell, Sell, Sell -- Clean, Clean, Clean
After you've cleared out the clutter, it's time to really clean. Have the carpets professionally cleaned, strip and polish the floors, scour the bathrooms, go over the laundry room, polish the furniture, scour out the cabinets, wash the windows and window coverings, and spiff up the ceiling fans and kitchen appliances. In short, clean everything.
Don't forget the exterior; paint or power-wash everything that needs the work. Remember, this is a ceiling-to-floor, roof-to-foundation clean-up project.
4. Get More for Your Home: Repairs Pay Off
After you've cleaned the place to within an inch of its life, the next project is making all the repairs necessary to attract a buyer.
So, patch up the roof, touch up all the paint, repair the screens, spruce up the porch framing, and make your entry area really shine. Don't forget to water the lawn and landscape beds, and take the time to trim, mow, edge and get rid of sick or dying plants. Inside, fix the grout in the bathrooms and on tile floors, adjust any doors that need it, fix any scratches on the walls, cover any stains, and be sure to fix any plumbing problems. Remember, do what your home needs before the first buyer appears at your door.
Also, it's a good idea to get all this done before getting the real estate broker to make the first listing -- a good agent will advise you on what needs to be done. Also, if you have friends willing to be brutally honest about what your home needs to sell, invite them to assess the fix-up needs.
There is, however, an alternative to the sweat equity you get from a total fix-up --but it carries a price. An "as-is" sale keeps you from doing all this work, but a buyer will assess about twice the price you would have paid for the repairs. Then, the buyer will deduct that amount from your asking price before making an offer.
5. Putting Your Home on the Market: Show It to Sell It
After you have cleaned, shined, mowed, and generally whipped your property into shape, it's time to attract a buyer.
Regardless of who markets your home, you or a broker, there are other, small things you must do to attract buyers. For example, even if it's bright daylight, open the blinds and turn on the lights. Also, open all the interior doors to make the home appear roomier. Be sure to remove all your kids and pets -- they're cute, but a prospect wants to see your home, not your pride and joy. In addition, make sure your pet's litter pan is clean so the home smells clean and fresh, not like air freshener. Remember, you need to make sure your home is available to be seen by a prospective buyer with as little notice as possible. That means less than an hour, or even five minutes, if possible.
6. Get a Sense of the Market
Before you put your home on the market, take a weekend day to check out the competition: homes with similar prices and in similar neighborhoods. Remember, you don't have to go out and buy new furniture just to look like that beautiful new model in the new development -- what you want is the feel of that new model -- clean, uncluttered, and fresh.
Remember, after location, the most important item to a buyer is a well maintained home. Many flaws can be overlooked if the buyer knows he can move in without a lot of trouble and expense.
I service: Saint Lucie County, FL Cities & Towns
Florida Area Codes Map | Florida County Map
Saint Lucie County Physical Features & Cultural Features
City, StateArea
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Fort Pierce, FL
772
Hutchinson Island, FL
772
Lakewood Park, FL
772
Port Saint Lucie, FL
772
Saint Lucie West, FL
772
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