Three Mistakes That Can Ruin a Home Sale in Palm Beach County

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As we head into the busy selling season here in Palm Beach County, I wanted to give you a few pieces of advice when you're trying to sell your home. I've noticed a lot of people falling victim to the same mistakes, and I want you to be able to avoid these issues when you sell.

1. Not thinking ahead. What I mean by this is that you need to look at what other sellers in your price range have done, and then make the necessary repairs in order to get top dollar on your home. Understanding what is expected will protect you from over improving and losing money.
2. Don't get too trendy or too personal. A neutral home is the one that sells the best. Don't get caught up in trends. Avoid flashy colors like pink or red, and just go with earth tones. You want your home to appeal to the largest audience possible, and not everyone likes a bedroom that's painted pink.
3. Don't add special accessories to outdated features. If you have outdated counter tops you can't disguise the fact by putting granite on them. The buyer will probably just want to rip them out and replace them with new ones. Either give them a credit or do the job completely. 

In the end, a pig is still a pig, no matter how much lipstick you put on it. If you need help improving your Palm Beach County home before you sell, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm always willing to help you!

What Can I Buy In Palm Beach?

There are many great Palm Beach County homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home,click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (561) 352-3056 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.
Here in Palm Beach, we have every type of home you can think of. There truly is something for everybody here, and today we are going to demonstrate that by showing you some great properties that are available right now. 

Are you looking for something with ocean access? This 6,200 sq ft. home in Point Manalapan has a private dock, where you can walk right out to your boat. This is a beautiful property and is currently on the market for $3,450,000.

How about a bank-owned luxury property? This beautiful Del Rey Beach property with 6,300 sq ft. is on the market for a little under $2,600,000 a huge steal. 

Looking for something in Wellington? We have a brand new 4 bedroom/3 bathroom property on the market, and it's located right down the street from the polo fields. 

Want a little more land? We have a 4 bedroom/3 bathroom home on an acre of land. The owner is currently entertaining offers between $550,000 and $579,000.

If these seem a little too pricey for you, don't worry. We have plenty of more affordable, great homes on the market. One is a 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom in Royal Palm that is priced really great at $230,000. 

If you still haven't heard what you are looking for, that's ok. We have even more properties available on our website. We have bank-owned, short sales, and overall great deals. If you have any questions for us in the meantime, we are just a phone call away. We can't wait to hear from you soon!

Palm Beach County Shining Stars in 2013: How This Affects Your Property

Was your home one of the Palm Beach County shining stars in 2013?

Today I wanted to speak with you about the shining stars of real estate here in Palm Beach County. As we expected, the Palm Beach County close sales increased; 11% more people purchased a home in 2013 than in 2012! You know what else increased? Cash deals! Hearing this was great news; it was what we were expecting and hoping for in the last few months. Inventory numbers still remain in favor of the sellers.

So, who were the shining stars of real estate in 2013? First of all, Greenacres has the lowest amount of inventory in Palm Beach County. Greenacres has proven to be a very strong seller’s market with 3.4 months of inventory. Another city giving us great numbers is Royal Palm Beach with 3.6 months of inventory.

It is also worth noting that prices in Royal Palm Beach have risen 28.3%! For sellers, that is the difference of having equity and being under water. However, our best producing city in terms of appreciation was West Palm Beach City; they showed 31.4% year-over-year appreciation!

Most importantly, you want to know how your city did! I would be more than happy to share the statistics for your area and how it impacts you and the sale of your home. Give us a call at (561) 352-3056. We look forward to making your home the star of the show, too!

2013 Local Market Stats