Melbourne, Florida is happening right now! Buyers are raining on the available inventory like a big spring shower. Beware: these buyers are armed with sharp pencils instead of umbrellas! Everybody is looking for the best deal - heck, aren’t we all? The April 30th tax credit deadline is two weeks away and it’s just too good to pass up. Sellers: make sure your home is show-ready!!!
Lots of excitement and anticipation out there for both buyers and sellers. Play nice and keep a cool head. An overly aggressive style usually bombs out during negotiations. This is a good rule for both sides to remember.
Get out there and get a spring deal while they’re blooming!
Not to be disrespectful to our northern and midwest relatives and friends, but we’ve really suffered a cold and difficult winter here in Melbourne, Florida! I realize that having to wear long-sleeved T-shirts for 5 months is no comparison to the folks who have suffered through blizzards and freezes. Just the same, there’s a reason why we live here and this winter was a real bummer.
However..... it looks like our suffering has come to an end. We’ve spent the past several days trimming bushes, planting tomatoes, and installing new flower beds. Feels great to have dirt in our hands. No more freezer burn on out palm trees - lots of new growth jumping out on the trees.
On the real estate front the buyers are swarming high and low. Our sellers are experiencing lots of showings; plenty of activity. Looks like buyers are making every effort to contract on a home before the end of April so they’ll be entitled to the tax credit. Investors are crawling out from their hiding places and making offers. It appears we are turning the corner in Brevard County, Florida.
We still have a long way to go - plenty of inventory to sell before our market levels out. But the signs are here of improvement - and we welcome the activity. Brevard will be among the first to come out of the slump. We have beautiful beaches, the wide Indian River lagoon, a friendly small-town atmosphere, and high-tech employment. All within an hour of Orlando’s attractions - what more could a person ask!
I’m keeping an eye on the market and ready to report on market changes. Come on down, Spring has sprung in Melbourne, FL and life is good!
We’re seeing home buying and selling activity increase in Melbourne, Florida. There are more than our normal Spring time buyers out there looking at homes. These shoppers are on the hunt to secure their home choice and take advantage of the government incentive. If they contract by April 30th, qualified buyers will be eligible to receive the $8,000 tax credit.
The hot deals are the well-priced homes that are fresh, clean and sparkling. For the right house, people are standing in line. What’s not hot? Overpriced homes that are not “show- room ready”.
Inventory is plentiful, prices are very attractive, interest rates are great. The moon, stars, and the sun are aligned to make it happen. Buyers still need to remember the basics... location, location, location!
A few more rules for buyers: 1) be prepared to compromise; no house is perfect 2) remember that this will be your home; don’t focus so much on the “deal” that you lose sight of the real goal here.
Let’s not forget rules for sellers: 1) spiff up your place - get rid of the cobwebs and dust; make it shine 2) be prepared to compromise... (sound familiar?)
Opportunity is out there - just don’t let the good ones get away!
Why is a fresh start so exhilarating? What is it about the New Year that brings us all hope and excitement? I guess the answers don’t really matter as long as the attitude is there. This is the time to make promises for a great year.
Therefore I promise to:
- shake off any “hangover” from difficult or tough business during 2009
- reach out to all of my current customers with enthusiasm and gratefulness for their business
- foster an atmosphere of cooperation with my fellow agents ... try to make their jobs easier
- keep my desk organized :) :) :)
- improve on my efficiency and my technical skills (yikes - that’s a biggy)
- figure out ways to do something good for somebody else
Well - that’s a good start for me. How about the rest of you?
Best wishes to all for a healthy and prosperous 2010!
Teri
‘Tis the week before Christmas on Florida’s coast 
Where Teri at RE/MAX is making the most
of mild winter days and cool breezy nights
she’s looking for houses with all of her might
The buyers are shopping with diligent care
in hopes that the perfect home soon will be there
they search high, search low, scan all around
in time the best property will be found
The sellers are wondering if it all will be fine
Teri assures them, “just give it time”
Looking perfect forever can really get old
but as long as it does, this home will be sold
‘Tis the week before Christmas and even the mouse
knows Teri is out there, selling a house
The market is busy, we know that is true
Happy buying and selling to all of you!
Indialantic FL
"If You're Lucky Enough to Live in PARADISE, You're Lucky Enough!" What a privilege to work and sell homes in the Melbourne FL area. We are blessed with stunning beaches, a gorgeous river, and a fabulous tropical climate. Housing is affordable and the area offers a lower cost of living compared to all the rest of Florida. Known as "Little Silicon Valley", the community offers tremendous hi-tech employment so young families as well as retirees are attracted to us. We are 45 minutes from all of the central Florida attractions yet live with none of the traffic congestion.
My 18-year, highly successful Real Estate career affords buyers and sellers the benefit of my experience and knowledge. Client transactions are seamless; communication and information are abundant. Repeat customers are my strongest referral system. My only priority is to provide excellent service; my only goal is customer satisfaction.
My focus is residential properties. I specialize in single family residential, townhomes & condominiums; riverfront, canal, or ocean waterfront properties, mainland communities, and new construction. Sellers know I'm accurate and reliable; commuication about the status of their property is a priority. Buyers can expect guidance to the best deals, as well as to reputable lenders and inspectors. My reputation is impeccable and my production rates me among the top 10 agents in our area (out of 2000 local agents!!).
Karen M: Teri delivered so much more than she promised - always on time, always accurate. We have never felt so comfortable during a real estate transaction.
Mike B: We would absolutely recommend Teri to ALL of our family, friends, and co-workers. Her knowledge of the area saved us tons of time and she was detailed and thorough about every aspect of our home purchase.
ActiveRain Corp. is not responsible for the accuracy of the site's content (which is written by members of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network) and does not endorse the views of the real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and others listed here.
Powered by the ActiveRain Real Estate Network
© 2012 ActiveRain Corp. All Rights Reserved
