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Sarasota Florida For Sale by Owner Resources – FSBO Facts
Each year a small army of home sellers throw caution to the wind and “go it alone” — without the assistance of a licensed real estate professional.
This ever-decreasing band of risk-takers in Sarasota Florida, ventures into the land of pricing, marketing, screening, scheduling, showing and paperwork, with the goal of saving some money. It’s often an experience they find less than rewarding.
The numbers (if not the sellers) tell the story.
In 2006, just 12 percent of sellers chose the FSBO (“For Sale By Owner”) route, down from 13 percent the previous year, according to NAR’s 2006 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. This is down from about 20 percent in 1987.
But more telling than the decline in FSBOs is the fact that 40 percent of all FSBOs sold their homes to someone they knew prior to the transaction. This means that only 7 percent of all home sales are open market FSBO transactions. The rest are simply unrepresented sellers in private transactions.
From NAR’s 2006 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers
Eighteen percent of FSBO sellers indicated that preparing the home for sale was the most difficult task when selling without the assistance of an agent, followed closely by understanding and performing paperwork (16 percent) and selling within their desired time frame (15 percent).
As for profit — after all is said and done, FSBOs don’t always come out with fatter wallets. Again, the numbers tell the truth.
Homes sold with the help of a real estate professional in 2006 sold on average for 32 percent more than FSBO sales. The median FSBO selling price in 2006 was $187,200, compared with $247,000 for agent-assisted transactions.
- 84% of FSBO’s eventually hire a Realtor® (realtor.org)
- According to a 2006 study by NAR® , only 12% of homes were successfully sold by the owner (realtor.org)
- In 2006, only 5% of buyers purchased directly from owners they didn’t know (realtor.org).
- The vast majority of FSBO sales were to friends or relatives (and if you’re selling to a friend or relative, it’s almost guaranteed that you aren’t getting full market value for your home).
- 91% of buyers are represented by a Realtor® (car.org)
- According to the NAR® 2006 Profile of Buyers and Sellers Report, the median sales price of sold FSBO homes was 17% LOWER than the median sales price of homes sold through Realtors®
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Feb. 2011 – This Month in Real Estate – Facts about the Winter Market
Fact: More buyers are starting there search online and at http://www.sarasotachoicehomes.com and this is allowing them to look at properties year round. If you are waiting til the spring to list your home – spring is here and the internet does not have any seasons.Contact Sarasota Choice Homes to get your property the worldwide exposure that it deserves.
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January Sales in Sarasota – Bradenton up – Florida beats national average
According to the latest housing data released by the Florida Association of Realtors (FAR), Florida’s existing home and existing condo sales both rose significantly in January 2011.
Existing home sales increased 14 percent last month with a total of 12,151 homes sold statewide compared to 10,702 homes sold in January 2010, according to Florida Realtors. January’s statewide sales of existing condos rose 36 percent compared to the previous year’s sales figure.
Seventeen of Florida’s metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported increased existing home sales in January; 16 MSAs had higher condo sales.
“Now is a great time for anyone thinking of buying a home in Florida to make that decision,” said 2011 Florida Realtors President Patricia Fitzgerald
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Sarasota Area Mortgage Rate Watch – DOWN
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages fell this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 4.76 percent, down from 4.84 percent at this same time last week.
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate peaked at 4.83 percent on Wednesday then dropped to 4.77 percent on Thursday before gradually increasing over the weekend, hovering near 4.82 percent until falling to the current rate.
Additionally, the 15-year fixed mortgage rate on Tuesday morning was 4.07 percent and for 5/1 ARMs, the rate was 3.27 percent.
What are the rates right now? Check Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for up-to-the-minute mortgage rates for your state.
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Are you waiting to find the bottom of the market? Don’t Wait Any More!
It’s no secret the U.S. has been in a real estate tailspin since June 2006. More than one-fourth (27 percent) of single-family homeowners are now in negative equity, which means their homes are worth less than what they owe on them. As a result of dropping home values, we are all caught in a sort of real estate limbo: homeowners are waiting on the sidelines to sell and home buyers are trying to time the bottom, waiting for the ultimate rock-bottom bargain. All of this leads many to wonder: “when will the bottom happen?” When will this frozen real estate landscape begin to thaw?
What many people don’t consider is that home prices are only one factor in how much a home will actually cost per month. The other major factor to take into consideration is mortgage rates. And, guess what? Mortgage rates are rising. So, if you’re timing the market for home prices to hit rock bottom, you’d better pay attention to that other part of the puzzle: mortgage rates. In fact, if you’re a buyer trying to time the bottom, you could end up with bigger monthly payments the longer you wait. Here’s why:
Case Study: 100 Main Street
To illustrate why timing the bottom is risky, Zillow’s research arm recently analyzed the relationship between mortgage rates and home value declines and how they impact your monthly mortgage payment. With that analysis serving as our inspiration, we applied it to a fictional home we’ll call 100 Main St. and found that even as the home’s value depreciated over time, the actual monthly mortgage payment increased due to rising interest rates.
We assumed that 100 Main St. was worth $300,000 at the beginning of the analysis and we calculated its depreciation based on the U.S. Zillow Home Value Index, which measures the median value of all homes. We used historic mortgage rates from Zillow Mortgage Marketplace. For future projections, we used Zillow Chief Economist Stan Humphries’ forecast that national home values would fall another 5-7%, and Freddie Mac’s forecast that 30-year fixed mortgage rates would reach 5.7% by 2012.
Purchased Nov. 1, 2010 vs. Jan. 1, 2011: $63 More Per Month
If 100 Main St. was worth $300,000 on Nov. 1, 2010, and was purchased at a 30-year fixed rate of 4.1% with a 20% down payment, it would have cost a buyer $1,159 a month. But if the buyer had waited even a couple of months for home values to fall further, they would have ended up with a mortgage payment of $1,222 a month, or $63 more. Despite the 1.8% hit to the home’s value, the mortgage rate increase to 4.7% would have counteracted that. (See graphic below)
Purchased in 2012: $126 More Per Month
What if you wait even longer for home values to decrease? Based on Freddie Mac’s forecast that mortgage rates will reach 5.7% by Q1 2012 and Zillow’s projection that home values will fall another 5-7% this year (we used 6% for our analysis), you will still end up paying more for a house. Although the home will be worth $23,000 less than it was in November 2010, the higher mortgage rates will leave the buyer with a monthly payment of $1,285, which is $126 more per month than if 100 Main St. was purchased 14 months prior.
We’ve always advised consumers against trying to time the market bottom and even economists don’t agree when it will happen. What’s most important for consumers is to control what they can: their finances and their knowledge base. Take the time to figure out your financial situation and use mortgage calculators that will help you estimate how much home you can afford. Since mortgage rates change on a daily basis and can vary from lender to lender, make sure to shop around on sites like Zillow Mortgage Marketplace to find highly competitive mortgage rates. When you do purchase your next home, make sure it is a place you can see yourself living and affording for the next five to seven years. And remember, even if mortgage rates do climb to 5.7 percent, they are still historically low and home prices in many areas are as affordable as ever.
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Choice of the Day – 1500 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275
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“Villa Mediterraneo, a gulf-to-bay estate on Casey Key, offers the buyer who is looking for real value in today’s market the perfect opportunity. With 6 bedrooms, separate gulf-side air conditioned guest house (not simply a cabana), resort-like pool and entertainment area facing Little Sarasota Bay, boat dock with deep boating water.
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Choice of the Day – 1416 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275
1416 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275 (MLS # A3905279)
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)| Price | $5,200,000 |
|---|---|
| Beds | 4 |
| Baths | 4 full, 1 half |
| Home size | 7,146 sq ft |
| Lot Size | 56,632 sq ft |
| Days on Market | 1,066 |
Enter Villa Toscana through a secluded circular motor court and you encounter a burnt-Sienna facade, characterized by some as "caramelized adobe". Perfectly in scale with its height and width,the home is situated on the property with wide setbacks from the adjoining properties. As you enter the home through the front door's stone surround, wrought iron gates, and heavy mesquite doors, your eye is immediately drawn through the central courtyard, past rows of stone columns, through tall mahogany doors to the pool, gardens, and out to Little Sarasota Bay. But as quickly as you are pulled outside, you are drawn back to the carved wooden canopy vault that introduces you to the courtyard's vaulted ceiling and dramatic stone fireplace. You'll find exquisite hand-crafted items created by craftsmen in San Miguel de Allende: carved book cases, stained glass insets in 8-foot mahogany doors, carved stone pedestals, hand forged railings, and a dining table replicated from the style of a Renaissance library table. Gracious entertaining will be enjoyed by your guests in this spacious home. This gulf-to-bay property offers the best in waterfront living with boating from your private dock and watching sunsets from your private walkover to the beach. Casey Key is an 8 mile island with less than 400 single family homes situated between Siesta Key and the historic walking town of Venice. Property is offered "as is" with right to inspect.
Property Type(s): Residential / All, Residential / Single Family
| Last Updated | 1/12/2012 | Tract | Casey Key |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1998 | Community | Casey Key |
| Garage Spaces | 2.0 | County | Sarasota |
| Total Parking | 2 | Walk Score ® |
5
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Schools
| Elementary School | Laurel Nokomis Elementary |
|---|---|
| Middle School | Laurel Nokomis Middle |
| High School | Venice Senior High |
Additional Details
| Taxes | 49699 | Dining Room (Approx.) | 22x19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Room (Approx.) | 20x18 | Kitchen (Approx.) | 20x20 |
| Master Bedroom (Approx.) | 16x22 | Total Acreage | One + to Two Acres |
| Waterfront Name | LITTLE SARASOTA BAY |
Features
| Additional Parcel Y/N | No |
|---|---|
| Additional Rooms | Den/Library/Office, Foyer, Game Room, Inside Utility |
| Air Conditioning | Central, Zoned/Multiple |
| Appliances Included | Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Hot Water Electric, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Architectural Style | Spanish/Mediterranean |
| Area (Range) | Nokomis/North Venice |
| CDD Y/N | No |
| Exterior Construction | Block, Stucco |
| Exterior Features | French Doors, Gutters / Downspouts, Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Mature Landscaping, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Lights, Patio/Porch Covered, Satellite Dish, Trees/Landscaped |
| Financing Available | Cash, Flood Insurance Required |
| Fireplace Description | Gas Fireplace, Other Room |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Floor Covering | Brick/Stone, Wood |
| Foundation | Slab |
| Garage Features | Circular Drive, Door Opener, Drive Space, Oversized |
| Garage/Carport | 2 Car Garage |
| Heating & Fuel | Central, Heat Pump, Zoned/Multiple |
| HOA Payment Schedule | Annual Payment |
| HOA/Comm Assn | Optional |
| Homestead Y/N | Yes |
| Interior Features | Attic, Blinds/Shades, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Skylights, Smoke Alarm(s), Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Walk In Closet, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatment |
| Interior Layout | Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Plan, Split Bedroom, Volume Ceilings |
| Kitchen Features | Pantry |
| Location | Flood Zone, In County, Oversized Lot, Street Paved |
| Master Bath Features | Bidet, Dual Sinks, Tub With Shower |
| MLS Area - Zip | Nokomis/North Venice |
| New Construction | No |
| Pets Y/N | Yes |
| Pool | Private |
| Pool Type | Gunite/Concrete, Heated Pool, In Ground |
| Property Description | Two Story |
| Property Style | Single Family Home |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Roof | Tile |
| Special Sale Provision | None of the Above |
| Special Tax Dist.Y/N (Tampa | No |
| Square Foot Source | Owner Provided |
| Status | Active |
| Utilities Data | BB/HS Internet Avail, County Water, Electric, Septic, Sprinkler Well |
| Water Access | Beach - Private |
| Water Access Y/N | Yes |
| Water Extras Y/N | Yes |
| Water Frontage | Bay/Harbor, Beach - Private, Gulf/Ocean to Bay, Intracoastal Waterway |
| Water Frontage Y/N | Yes |
| Water View | Bay/Harbor - Full, Beach, Gulf/Ocean - Full, Gulf/Ocean to Bay, Intracoastal Waterway |
| Water View Y/N | Yes |
| Waterfront Extras | Dock - Slip Deeded On-Site, Seawall - Concrete |
Location
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Listed with MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
(view all details for MLS #A3905279)
Enter VIlla Toscana through a secluded circular motor court and you encounter a burnt-Sienna facade, characterized by some as “caramelized adobe”. Perfectly in scale with its height and width,it is tranquilly located on the property with wide setbacks from the adjoining properties. As you pass through the stone door surround, wrought iron gates, and heavy mesquite doors carved in San Miguel de Allende, your eye is immediately drawn through the central courtyard, past rows of stone columns, through tall mahogany doors to Little Sarasota Bay, which from this perspective looks like an infinity edge pool.
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$6,200,000 : 703 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis3 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
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$3,650,000 : 927 Casey Cove Dr, Nokomis5 beds, 5 full, 1 part baths
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$735,000 : 3750 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis3 beds, 2 full baths
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$685,000 : 3708 Sandspur Ln, Nokomis4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$4,599,000 : 1224 N Casey Key Rd, Osprey5 beds, 4 full baths
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$1,950,000 : 917 Key Way, Nokomis4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
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$2,249,000 : 1516 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis3 beds, 3 full baths
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$4,850,000 : 540 N Casey Key Rd, Osprey4 beds, 5 full baths
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$2,900,000 : 3616 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis5 beds, 4 full baths
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$1,650,000 : 3752 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis3 beds, 3 full baths
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$9,000,000 : 712 N Casey Key Rd, Osprey8 beds, 9 full, 1 part baths
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$1,950,000 : 800 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$1,950,000 : 1608 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis3 beds, 3 full baths
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$4,999,000 : 2315 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis3 beds, 4 full baths
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$9,995,000 : 1232 N Casey Key Rd, Osprey4 beds, 5 full, 2 part baths
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$799,000 : 3820 Cutlass Byu, Nokomis3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$1,699,000 : 3858 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis2 beds, 2 full baths
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$3,395,000 : 1504 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis4 beds, 4 full baths
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$5,995,000 : 3000 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis4 beds, 4 full baths
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$5,295,000 : 2718 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
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$3,350,000 : 2910 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis4 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths
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$1,195,000 : 3716 Sandspur Ln, Nokomis3 beds, 3 full baths
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Casey Key Choice Homes Website Launched – Keller Williams Casey Key
Robert Earl & Debra Earl, co-founders of Sarasota Choice Homes with Keller Williams Realty are excited to announce the launch of their new website: http://www.CaseyKeyChoiceHomes.com. The site serves as the digital hub for all of the latest news, market information and area listings in the Casey Key Florida Luxury Real Estate market.
The new site features a comprehensive property search by integrating the IDX MLS Listing system, which allows site visitors to search for and view property information using the very same system that brokers from Casey Key FL use themselves. Site visitors can browse all current luxury listings in Casey Key and the surrounding area.
At Casey Key Choice Homes you can search for Casey Key FL Home for Sale. You can also use the site to search for luxury homes, condos for sale, waterfront homes, beachfront homes, beachfront condos & foreclosures & short sales.
There’s also a blog which features timely posts and insights into the Casey Key real estate market, as well as a news section for curated stories from regional and national media as they relate to area real estate. Site visitors will also find photo and video galleries, as well as social media integration with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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Sarasota FL Luxury Real Estate – The CHOICE is Clear
If you are looking to buy or sell a Luxury Home or Condo in the Sarasota Florida area, you should google – Sarasota Choice Homes.
Sarasota Choice Homes is the Clear Choice when it comes to buying or selling a home or condo in the Sarasota, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, Venice and surrounding areas.
Our focus on marketing and exposing your property to the maximum amount of potential buyers is second to none.
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Get your Spring Maintenance List together is selling your homes
The spring real estate market is approaching, and this year there is no federal tax credit to get wary buyers off the fence.
A recent survey of 3,500 U.S. homeowners and renters conducted for the National Association of Realtors by Harris Interactive found that 60 percent of those who would like to own a house worry about job security and creditworthiness.
That said, some area real estate agents say they think the market may be rebounding because prospective buyers fear interest rates are permanently back on the upward trajectory and they need to get in the game.
In a market where financial motivation is canceled out by financial apprehension, the state of each house for sale becomes even more important to getting a deal done.
Buyers are still looking for “perfection, with comfort.
Sellers who have let things slip may have a lot of work to do before their house can be considered ready for the market.
Deferred maintenance “is almost a death sentence” for a listing these days. “Things like nail pops and settlement cracks, while often easily repaired, are not being tolerated.”
Because, buyers surmise, if there are nail pops, there must be something wrong with the rest of the house.
Home inspectors typically enter the process after an agreement of sale is signed, examining nooks and crannies under the watchful eyes of agents for both anxious sellers and edgy buyers.
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