I am insanely blessed to be a Realtor working on and around Anna Maria Island. Our island is filled with beautiful beachfront elevated homes, adorable old Florida cottages, and a wide range of condos. It is very easy to fall in love with a property - I do so on a weekly basis. This past month I ... » Learn More about Why You Need to Remain Calm When You Fall for a Home
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Beware of Scammers When Booking a Vacation Rental on Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island is the beloved vacation spot for many families. They come back year after year, and most of them stay in private homes they rent through agencies or directly from owners. This gives them ample room to bring their family members and the ability to truly "live the island" life while ... » Learn More about Beware of Scammers When Booking a Vacation Rental on Anna Maria Island
The Least and Most Expensive Homes on Anna Maria Island
Last month my friend Diane and I had a good chuckle at a sign hanging on a house that was For Sale by Owner in the city of Anna Maria. It said "Cheapest House on the Island," and it was priced just over $500,000. The island may not be an inexpensive place to live, but that sign was categorically ... » Learn More about The Least and Most Expensive Homes on Anna Maria Island
How For Sale By Owner Hurts Your Profit
You will get more money for your home if you use a licensed REALTOR to sell it. That is a fact that many homeowners either don't believe or want to wish away, but the data is there: REALTORS sell homes at 14 percent higher prices than homes sold by owners. 92 percent of all homes are sold ... » Learn More about How For Sale By Owner Hurts Your Profit
You Don’t Need a Realtor
That's the honest truth. You can legally purchase a home in Florida without a licensed Realtor, but you already know that. There is a reason for my post, so stick with me. Recently a friend of mine who has rehabbed a house in another county asked if he could pay me to get his listing on the MLS, ... » Learn More about You Don’t Need a Realtor