Steps Involved in a Buying a Home in Florida These are the steps involved in buying a home in Florida, as explained by a Florida REALTOR®. Each state is different. I am often asked what is involved in buying a home. These are the steps to buying a property in Florida. FIRST STEP in BUYING A HOME IN FLORIDA| PRE-APPROVAL OR PROOF OF FUNDS Pre-Approval or Proof of Funds is the first step towards buying a home in Florida. I know you're busy looking at houses online, but that's not where to begin. Getting pre-approved or showing Proof of Funds is the first step in … Continue reading...
How I Became a Pet-Friendly REALTOR®
How I Became a Pet-Friendly REALTOR®, my story How I became a pet-friendly REALTOR® has been asked more times than I can remember, so here's my story. If you know me, you already know I adore dogs. If you don't, you'll find out quick enough! This is how I became a pet-friendly REALTOR® . I LOVE DOGS & CATS It was many years ago that my husband and I were looking to move to the beach. Although I didn't know it at the time, this was the beginning of how I became a pet-friendly REALTOR®. At first, we had three kids, two dogs and five cars, so it was … Continue reading...
Should I Hire a Buyer's Agent for New Construction
DO I REALLY NEED TO HIRE A BUYER'S AGENT TO BUY THAT HOUSE? Yes! People are often confused whether to hire a buyer's agent or not, so let me explain why you should whether you are looking at new construction or resales. Buying a condo or house is one of the largest purchases you will likely make in your lifetime. This is not the time to be dollar wise and penny foolish, as they say. Especially when buyer's agents work for FREE! People think it's easy today because everything is online. Sure, the listings are online and there are even "comps," if you can call them that, because … Continue reading...