12 Days of Real Estate: Day 2

#12daysofrealestate

On the second day of Christmas, my REALTOR gave to me...

Exclusive Buyer Agreement and Home wish list discovery!

She explained her role and mine,
Before I could try to sign,
Her honesty, integrity, and confidentiality,
full disclosure for me!
She explained the transition to tranaction broker,
in plain language, guiding me to the end until it's over,
Gave me a list of wants and needs,
Explained my desires,
she found homes for me,
Her expertise is enough,
She is sassy and tough,
She is showing me the ropes,
giving me my space,
In buying my first place!

#getasweetdealwithGENILE

12 Days of Real Estate: Day 1

Genile Morris, Florida Realtor

‪#‎12daysofRealEstate‬

On the first day of Christmas, my REALTOR gave to me...advice that makes buy-ing ea-sy!

1. Why are you wanting to buy? Too much for rent? Plan on staying a while? Looking for your first investment? Downsizing? Whatever your motivation, share with your REALTOR, so I can help guide you on the right path.
2. Know your BUYING POWER! Talk to a lender, and find out how much house you can afford! I can provide a list of quality professionals to choose from.
3. Which type of home is best for you? Do you want maintenance free living? Room to roam? Community? Walking trails? Pool? Your REALTOR will be able to help you choose what is best for your needs!
4. Ask questions! As your REALTOR, I will walk you through the process, if you don't understand, ask, and you shall receive!
5. When looking at homes, vet the neighborhoods first. Drive by to get a feel of the community. If you don't like it, let your REALTOR know it needs to be crossed off the list!
6. Don't fall head over heels until you close the deal! You never know what could happen during a transaction, and if you find your dream home is full of termites, or a hole in the roof, be not dismayed, new homes come on the market every day!
7. It is our job to make sure you get the best deal in the best shape on the best day in the best way!
8. From consultation to close, I want to make sure you have that warm fuzzy feeling from the bottom of your feet to the tip of your nose.
Don’t delay, ‪#‎getasweetdealwithGenile‬ Today!!!

The market is HOT! The weather is not!

This is a seller's market, I repeat, a seller's market! I have seen a great deal of activity. If you are a seller, this is the time to list! Home sales were up 19.7% this year compared to last years sales. The inventory is low for homes under $200,000. There are buyers out there looking for your house! Price it right, and in less than 60 days you can have an offer in the table! This is great news for you, you can upgrade to new construction or a bigger home. There is new construction on the rise on the northwest and southwest sides of town. There is opportunity for both sellers and buyers.

For sellers, if you are considering upgrading to your next home. Get ready to list! 

For first time home owners, there is opportunity for you! Alachua County and Gainesville SHIP offers $10,000 towards your downpayment! There are some income limits. If you don't qualify for SHIP, the Florida Housing Finance corporation will give you $7,500! Where there is a will, there is a way! If you want to live out in the country, USDA will provide 100% financing  which is no downpayment!

Don't miss the boat! This is a great time to buy! Call me! I can help! Down payment assistance for first time home buyers can be found below.

Gainesville and Alachua County:

Alachua County SHIP 
City of Gainesville SHIP
Escambia Bond 

Bronson and Levy County:
Levy County SHIP

State of Florida
Florida Houssing Finance Corporation