Sarasota Real Estate News

Good morning!  See photo below for example of drone photography.  

First-time home buyers are up 32 percent for residential sales nationally, and Florida is one of the states realizing those gains.  The median age is 32 years old. The top states for sales to new home buyers are New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Michigan.  (Gay Scholastica Research Economist as published by the National Association of Realtors)  Many of our Florida "snow birds" are here today visiting from those states and they are out looking at homes to buy--but they must sell their homes first...so.....

Can you sell your home to a 32 year old?  In short, if your home looks and feels like an antique store, young Buyers will be out of there "faster than a speeding bullet." See my website: http://www.LindaHrealtor.com for tips on selling and staging your home and call me if I can answer any real estate questions for you.

Drones for Appraisers.  This new technology is a fantastic tool to give Buyers an idea of a neighborhood, power lines, lakes, and the roof system.  Greg B. Mays, Flying Fish Aerial Photography, LLC, says drones are more than a flying camera, they are an aircraft, and the FAA's rules must be followed.  (source: National Association of Realtors)

Enjoy your week!  Linda Holley, Realtor GRI, Siesta Key Beach, 941-914-4914