For Home Buyers

Before you Make an Offer

•     What is a Buyers Agent. How Do I Find One ?
•     10 Steps from Renting to Owning a Home
•     The Benefits of Owning a Home
•     8 Tips to Guide Your Home Search
•     6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home
•     Before You Buy That Condominium
•     Total Cost of Ownership Calculator
•     5 Property Tax Questions You Need to Ask
•     Six Ways to Beat the Stress of Buying a Home
•     Should We Buy Now or Think About Waiting ?
•     Five Powerful Buying Strategies
•     Five Mistakes People Make When Buying a Home
•     How to Beat Other Buyers to the Best New Hot Listings
•     How to Save Thousands of Dollars When Buying a Home
•     FannieMae Home Buying Guide

Buying a Foreclosure Home

•     Thinking of Buying a "Foreclosure" Home ?

Making an Offer

•     Determining How Much to Offer for the Home
•     How Sellers Price Their Homes

Once Your Offer is Accepted

•     Compare Florida Homeowner's Insurance Rates
•     Is it OK to Waive a Home Inspection ?
•     American Society of Home Inspectors
•     Home Inspectors-usa.com
•     What is "Title Insurance" ?
•     Title, Closing & Escrow FAQ's

Florida Property Tax Exemptions

•     Florida Property Tax Exemptions
•     How to Qualify and Apply for the Homestead Tax Exemption
•     Homestead Portability FAQ's

For Home Sellers

Before You List Your Home

•     How to Choose a Listing Agent
•     9 Point Marketing Plan to Sell Your Home
•     Selling Your Home at the Best Price
•     How Can I Reduce the Time it takes to Sell ?
•     How Americans Buy and Sell Homes
•     The 7 Deadly Pitfalls When Selling Your Home Yourself
•     Why Hasn’t My Home Sold Yet?
•     How to Get Top Dollar in Any Market
•     Problems with Starting at Too High a High Price
•     Why Buyers Don't Like Sale By Owners (FSBO's)

Showing Your Home

•     Should You Allow a Lock Box on your Home ?
•     Don't Be Home During Showings
•     Home Inspections - Not Just For Buyers.
•     The 7 Most Deadly Mistakes Sellers Make

Preparing for the Move

•     Moving Your Pet(s) Safely

After the Sale

•     Understanding Capital Gains on Real Estate Sales

     If reading these articles has raised questions in your mind, please call or E-Mail Mary Bernas today.   If you'd just like to know more about the Sunny Sarasota Florida lifestyle, call Mary for help in planning your move to one of our wonderful Sarasota area neighborhoods.