Pete Collins Broker Associate, Century21 East Lake Realty

INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING THE PROPERTY

The Tampa Bay area real estate market is predicted to be #1 in the U.S. for 2022. Properties are expected to appreciate 10-20% this year! Due to the low current inventory of available properties in the area expect intense competition from other buyers who will be also be making offers.
Here are some recommendations to consider to improve your odds of winning against competing bids: 1. Upon finding a property you like, move very quickly to make your offer 2. make your offer above the list price. 3. Shorten the inspection period to 5 days or less. 4. Remove the appraisal contingency. Know this though, If the property doesn't appraise for the contract price the buyer must pay the difference at closing.
5. Pay cash if possible 6. Be prepared to present proof of funds or a pre-approval letter from a lender with your offer.

Need an experienced agent to help you find a property, prepare your contract offer and represent your interests? Call Pete Collins, Broker Associate since 1992.
Cell 727-687-0945. Office 727-784-6040

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Check out the January 2022 stats for the Pinellas County real estate market.
Its still a seller's market!

https://www.rockethomes.com/real-estate-trends/fl/pinellas-county

Pinellas County, Florida | Real Estate Market Trends January 2022 There are 3,021 homes for sale in Pinellas County with a median price of $323,055, which is an increase of 18.8% since last year. See more real estate market trends for Pinellas County.

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With so many landlords drastically raising rents, it's time to consider buying especially while mortgage rates are still low.

Real estate has always been one of the best long term investments.

Give Pete a call to start the process.

Tampa ranks 2nd across nation for rent price increases in 2021 December marked the sixth month in a row that saw rent prices rising by double-digits for homes and the epicenter of the largest increases was the Sunshine State.

Depending on the type of sales contract and negotiated terms it could be up to a seller to pay the all or a part cost of needed repairs uncovered by a home inspection.

The Florida FAR/BAR AS IS Contract allows a buyer an agreed upon inspection period. If needed repairs are found the buyer may submit a contract addendum requesting the seller make those repairs. The seller has several options. 1. Make the repairs before closing, 2. Refuse to make the repairs, 3. Pay for repairs but only up to a negotiated, agreed upon amount, 4. Give the buyer a credit at closing.
If the seller refuses to make repairs, the Buyer may cancel the contract or proceed with the purchase.

At a minimum a home must pass a 4 Point inspection in order for a buyer to obtain insurance and final loan approval if financing the purchase. The 4 points are the Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Roof.

Buying or selling a home can be very complicated and a Buyer or Seller should rely on an experienced real agent to represent their interests.

I have been a licensed estate broker since 1992 and represented many buyers and sellers. Contact me if you plan on selling or buying property.

Questions From a Seller: How Do Home Inspections Work? Do you really need a home inspection, and what does it cover anyway? This guide answers FAQs about home inspections.

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Zillow names Tampa hottest housing market in 2022 Homebuyers in the Tampa area hoping for a reprieve will have to wait at least another year if the latest analysis from Zillow comes to fruition this year.

The FAR/BAR AS IS sales contract is used most often for residential real estate transactions in Floirda.
To protect your interests it is recommended you consult with a real estate specialist when buying or selling property.
Pete Collins has been a licensed broker since 1992.
Give him a call when you are in need of real estate services and need an experienced agent to represent your interests.

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Unless you are hard pressed for funds, it makes more sense to list your home on the open market. Call Pete to find out the value of your home.

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ThexFlorida real estate market is booming.

Florida home sales more than double amid pandemic as Northerners flee Roughly 950 people move to Florida every day and the state has seen 'unprecedented demand' and an uptick in luxury home sales as people in Northern cities flee the pandemic.

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Home Buyers Are Looking for Price Cuts. Realtors Say Sellers Aren’t Budging. The coronavirus pandemic has dampened the spring homebuying season by nearly every measure—but buyers still might not find the discounts they’re looking for.

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IT'S A GREAT TIME TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE.

The Florida real estate market, especially the Tampa Bay market is HOT. Depending on location, property values are appreciating between 5-10% annually! Almost 1000 families a day are moving to Florida!

Read below why its a smart move to invest now in real estate:

Interest rates are extremely low for owner occupied buyers as well as investors looking to flip or rent properties.

Rising rents make investing in rental properties very attractive. Check out www.realwealthnetwork.com/learn/why-are-rents-rising-so-fast/

Using a "Self Directed IRA" a person is allowed to use retirement funds to invest in real estate and defer capital gains. See https://advantaira.com/real-estate-ira/

Down payment assistance programs are available to help first time home buyers and those who have not owned a home in the last 3 years purchase a home.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to take advantage of this hot market now.

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Florida Is the Big Winner as the Wealthy Move Out of Northern States Roughly 5 million Americans move from one state to another annually and some states are clearly making out better than others.

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Its a Sellers Market in the Tampa Bay Area

Another surge in Tampa Bay home prices as sales sag Homes sales tumbled in Tampa Bay in March, once again pushing up prices.Hillsborough saw the biggest decline as year-over-year sales of single family homes plunged nearly 9 percent.But prices continu

Pinellas County Housing Authority is offering down payment assistance for 1st Time Home Buyers and those who have not owned a home in the last 3 years.
http://www.pinellascounty.org/hfa/

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