POSTED: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
I’m providing my monthly Property Sales Report for Tierra Verde real estate for the closed month of February 2010. Information contained in this report is courtesy of Suncoast MLS and Pinellas Realtor Organization (PRO/MarketLinx/Tempo).
NOTE: The following data does not include For Sale by Owner or Realtor-listed properties (that have not been updated as of the above date).
As of the above date, for the period of 2/1/10 through 2/28/10, there were 137 Active, 2 Active w/Contract, 3 Pending Sale, and 1 Sold (Non-Distressed) property listings. A link to these properties (Comparative Market Analysis), listed by category, is included below.
The numbers reflect a modest decrease in the number of available (Active) home listings. The average days on the market is listed at 199, but many listings have been relisted one or more times.
Real world statistics for our real estate market are available online at www.TampaBayRealtor.com. I continue to be busy with showings. The snowbirds have arrived and things are picking up. Of course, national real estate statistics and our local job market do not bode well for real estate. Tierra Verde is insulated from national statistics. From other agents I am speaking with and from my own experience, properties are being shown and offers are being written. The tax credit program is scheduled to end soon and should drive more buyers into the market.
DISCLAIMER: This report reflects data reported to the Suncoast MLS and Pinellas Realtor Organization as of 3/3/2010.
I’m also providing a link to Distressed properties. This category includes Pre-Foreclosures, Short Sales, REO/Bank-Owned, In-Foreclosure, and Auction listings. As of today’s date, for the period of 2/1/10 through 2/28/10, there were 8 Active, 0 Active w/Contract, 2 Pending Sale, and 1 Closed/Sold (Distressed) property listings.
Maybe you are familiar with the saying, “The early bird gets the worm.” I think it has implications for our current real estate market. The lowest-priced homes in the best neighborhoods are selling. Condition plays a factor, too. When listing, you want an agent who is going to present your home to potential buyers by showing it. Generally, sellers only get one bite at the apple so-to-speak, so you need to contract with someone who is willing to work hard on your behalf and knows the area, and with some who networks with other real estate professionals and takes advantage of opportunities to promote their listings in many different ways. All of these things are part of my professional philosophy.
If you have questions or wish to discuss our real estate market, or if you wish to have a personalized Comparative Market Analysis for your home or community, please call me at 727-480-5954 or email me at GoVida@TampaBay.rr.com.
Please read my latest blog post online at www.MyPinellas.com!
Thank you! Connie
Quick Comparative Market Analysis
Click on above link to view February 2010 Active, Active w/Contract, Pending Sale, and Sold Listing Data (Non-Distressed Properties).
Quick Comparative Market Analysis
Click on above link to view February 2010 Active, Active w/Contract, Pending Sale, and Sold Listing Data (Distressed Properties).
If you have questions or wish to discuss our real estate market, or if you wish to have a personalized Comparative Market Analysis for your home or community, please call or email me.
If you're thinking of buying, selling, or renting a home in Tierra Verde or the South Gulf Beaches area, or if you know someone who is, remember to:
Think CONNIE L . . . When You BUY or SELL . . .
As a Tierra Verde resident, I know the area and have a record of success providing real estate services to buyers and sellers (as evidenced by the Testimonial page of this website).
For information about the South Gulf Beaches real estate market, call or email me at (727) 480-5954 or GoVida@TampaBay.rr.com.
I can provide current market statistics and customized reports.
Helpful Tip For Home Buyers & Sellers:
Before bringing your home to market, make sure it shows well against competing listings. With fewer buyers and a high inventory of available homes, this is important to the sale process! Be sure to interview several real estate professionals. Select someone who has a proven track record of succcess selling homes in your neighborhood. Verify their most recent sales. (Deceiving ads may suggest an agent has had many recent sales, when, in fact, the sales occured over a number of years.)
When interviewing, ask what advanced designations they have and determine what fees they charge, including franchise or transaction fees, as well as fees they may charge to realtors (which have the potential to hamper a sale). And, request a detailed marketing plan, in writing, to ascertain how they will position your home for sale.
Ask to see a valid real estate license and proof of insurance. Effectively, you are hiring someone to work for you. Go with someone who has the experience and skills to market and sell your home, with a referral network, who can put you in touch with service providers and real estate specialists in another state or country (if planning a long distance move).
Most importantly, select someone who will work hard for you.
Today's real estate market demands this!
I welcome the opportunity to earn your business. Contact me to request a neighborhood-specific comparative market analysis or buyer portfolio. And be sure to recommend my real estate services to others.
I guarantee they will thank you for it!
This Property Sales Report is updated on a monthly basis.
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*Sales figures used in this report are from the first day up to and including the last day of the reported time period. This report only includes sales that were listed in the Suncoast/Pinellas Realtor Organization Multiple Listing Service database. Statistical information in this report is believed to be accurate, but should not be relied upon without verification. For information about the Tampa Bay real estate market visit Pinellas Realtor Organization online at www.TampaBayRealtor.com.
