Interview with Anna Valencia of White Glove Storage and Delivery Part 1

Buying a new home is stressful: from finding the home, to making a bid, to closing the contract. Oh, and don’t forget the moving!

We at the Kelly Fischer Team take great pride in putting our customer service first throughout the entire process. That’s why I wanted to introduce to you Anna Valencia of White Glove Storage and Delivery.

White Glove holds customer service in the highest regard as well. I want nothing but the best for my clients and I am confident that White Glove is the best moving company around.  Anna is going to tell us about the unique services she has from packing, to moving, to storage.

Anna Valencia

I am so excited to work with the Kelly Fischer Team. As she mentioned, both her team and our team care deeply about making your moving experience smooth, comfortable and stress free!

One of the first things you should check for in a moving company is whether they are licensed and insured. We have heard countless horror stories of new homeowners working with questionable movers and even having property stolen!

We are licensed and registered and we take great care in packing and delivering your possessions safely and on time.

We really take care of every aspect of your move. We know how stressful and chaotic things can be and we are there for you every step of the way. If you have questions about additional services or are ready to move give us a call at 772-778-4750 x1005 or visit our website www.whitegloveusa.com

Are the Rising Interest Rates Going to Affect Our Market?

A lot of people have asked me about interest rates lately and what impact they will have on our market. We have seen quite a significant jump; just a few weeks ago interest rates were in the low 3s and now we are seeing mid to high 4s.

There are two schools of thought on rising interest rates. Some buyers are waiting to see if those rates come back down. Others, though, have an urgency to buy before rates and prices make affordability too high.

It is interesting, though, because the last reason you want to buy a home is because you have to.  You have to be ready and confident and like what you are buying. That is what some buyers think; they are willing to wait for the right home even if it means interest rates increase by half a point or so.

Remember, too, we are still experiencing historically low interest rates. I wouldn’t say the increase is affecting our market terribly.  If you look at the transactions the past few months, over 60% have been cash purchases.  So, it’s almost a nonissue.

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to watch my video today. If there is anything I can help you with from answering your questions to buying or selling your home, give me a call!

3 Tips to Get the Home of Your Dreams!

 
Thinking about selling your home? Click here to check out our Free Home Value Report!

Hi there! Today, I wanted to talk about how to get your dream home when we are in such a strong sellers’ market.

Inventory is low; there just aren’t a lot of homes for sale. This creates a competition for buyers. Most properties are receiving multiple offers. So you might ask, ‘how do I win?’ I have three tips to help you get the home of your dreams

1.     Find a lender. Find someone you trust, preferably someone local. We suggest this because a local lender has a little ‘skin in the game,’ they have a reputation to uphold in the community.

2.    Be honest. Tell your lender the truth, give them all the information. Sometimes we have had clients who don’t disclose important information or pay structures. It’s important to be honest so the lender can you help you properly and get you prequalified. Get the letter. Once you are qualified the lender will give you a letter stating what you are qualified for. This is important when it comes to make your bid. Often times it is not the price that counts most, but rather who is the most qualified and who can prove it.

3.    Don’t offer too little. Lastly, a lot of buyers ask me how much they can get off the price of the house. What’s happening in our market is most homes are selling for about 92.5% of asking price.

Now, that is a number that needs to be qualified a bit because you have to remember some homes are priced a little bit higher than they should be.

As a buyer you will really be able to educate yourself as you look around and realize the value on any given property.

I hope you find these tips helpful when you are making an offer.  If you have any other questions on how to make a great offer, give me a call at 772.539.7706

Why Isn’t my Vero Beach Home Selling?

 

If your home isn’t selling, call me at (772) 539-7706 and I can help! Also, click here to check out our free home value report to see what your home is worth.

When you put your home on the market, you want it to sell fast. When it doesn’t, it can become very frustrating. The average amount of time a home sits on the market is 133 days. If a home has sat on the market for longer than that, sellers often ask why their property isn’t selling while others are. There are three things to consider when selling.

The first is price. How is your home priced compared to others in your neighborhood? If there are similar homes with a more fair and reasonable price, yours will remain on the market.

The second is the condition of the home. Even when inventory is tight, it doesn’t mean your property will sell in any condition. Buyers will wait for a good home.

The third thing to consider is location. Although, this is something that you can’t change, it may mean you need to price the home differently.

So when selling your home, make sure it’s in good condition and the price is fair. Location is a hard one to change!