by Jennifer Ferri | Aug 25, 2022 | Buying, Selling
Prior to officially purchasing a home, a contract is required stating that both buyer and seller are in agreement of the terms written therein. Though a lot of communication is verbal between these two parties, a verbal contract will not suffice in order to proceed...
by Jennifer Ferri | Aug 4, 2022 | Buying, Selling
Whenever you buy or sell a piece of real property, the transaction, like most things in life, is taxed. In Florida, this particular tax is referred to as the documentary stamp tax, or doc stamp for short. Doc stamps are paid at closing, and it’s typically the seller...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jul 7, 2022 | Buying, Selling
Hoarder houses—you’ve heard of them, and you may even know someone who has a habit of accumulating clutter in their home. But can hoarding affect the value of a real estate property? The short answer is yes, yes it can. Hoarding can have a severe impact on a...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jun 30, 2022 | Selling
Choosing the For Sale by Owner (FSBO) route when it comes time to sell your house can be a rewarding experience, but also extremely challenging. Before making this decision, ask yourself a few key questions so that you are prepared for the process that hopefully leads...
by Jennifer Ferri | May 19, 2022 | Buying, Selling
While it’s important for a house to have attractive features, such as updated bathrooms and decent square footage, a lot of buyers and sellers forget that the true essence of home value lies within the location of the property. A home can always be renovated to make...
by Jennifer Ferri | May 5, 2022 | Selling
Early occupancy is exactly what it sounds like—an agreement between a home buyer and seller to let the buyer move in before closing. But as a seller, should you allow the buyers to move in early? While it might seem like a kind thing to do, letting the buyer move in...
