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Avoid Stress During the Florida Luxury Home Selling Process

by Dianne Drinkwater 02/12/2018

Selling a luxury home in Orlando, Tampa Bay or elsewhere in Florida may prove to be stressful. Fortunately, we're here to help you keep your stress levels in check as you move along the home selling journey.

Now, let's take a look at three tips to help minimize stress as you sell your Sunshine State luxury residence.

1. Find Out What Your House Is Worth

Unfortunately, determining the ideal initial asking price for your Florida luxury house can be stressful. But if you perform Florida luxury housing market research, you can establish a competitive price for your residence from day one of the home selling journey.

The prices of Florida luxury houses generally vary. For instance, a luxury house in Fort Lauderdale may be priced higher than a luxury residence in Melbourne, even if the homes boast similar features. Thus, you'll want to check out the prices of luxury houses in your city or town to better understand how to price your residence.

Furthermore, a home appraisal is essential prior to listing a Sunshine State luxury house. An appraisal enables you to receive a home valuation from a property expert, and you can use this valuation to determine a competitive price for your home.

2. Plan for the Worst-Case Scenarios

One of the best ways to mitigate stress when you sell your Florida luxury home is to consider the worst-case scenarios. Because in all likelihood, you'll find that even the worst-case scenarios have simple solutions.

For example, consider what might happen if you list your Lake Worth luxury residence and receive no offers on it. In this scenario, you may need to revamp your home selling strategy. But if you remain persistent, you can revise your home selling strategy and eventually sell your house.

Or, think about what may happen if a home inspector discovers many problems with your Florida luxury house after a buyer submits an offer. In this case, you can always offer to complete assorted home improvements to resolve these problems. Conversely, if a buyer wants to walk away from a home purchase, you can relist your residence.

3. Collaborate with a Real Estate Agent

If you think stress will get the best of you throughout the home selling journey, you may want to hire a real estate agent. In fact, with a real estate agent at your side, you should have no trouble keeping your stress at bay as you sell your Florida luxury house.

A real estate agent who possesses comprehensive Florida luxury housing market expertise is a must-have. This real estate professional can teach you about the luxury housing market in your city or town. Therefore, if you want to sell a luxury residence in Gainesville, Miami or elsewhere in the Sunshine State, a real estate agent can provide you with the support that you need to succeed.

Ready to sell your Florida luxury residence? Take advantage of the aforementioned tips, and you can avoid stress as you proceed along the home selling journey.

About the Author
Author

Dianne Drinkwater

Dianne is a full time, full service, state licensed Realtor®, member of Northeast Florida Regional Association of Realtors® (NEFAR), St. Augustine/ St.Johns County Board of Realtors, National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR), and Northeast Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service And St. Augustine/St. Johns (MLS), Shearwater Certified, and Military on the Move Designation.

She provides a unique blend of leadership, sales acumen, project management, technology, and world class customer relation skills to enhance Watson Realty Corporation's values in the real estate sales and mortgage marketplace. She is a decisive take action solution-oriented professional with 25+ years of progressive business experience who efficiently utilizes technology to improve results. She has lived in the St. Augustine/Jacksonville area since 2005 and has seen the area continue to flourish and stays well informed of future growth plans within Northeast Florida. 

Let's take a look at the lighter side of Dianne. She loves life is artistic loves music, the arts, yoga and genealogy! She loves to explore and hates to be bored. She loves the outdoors, especially plant life and wildlife. She has been a Master Gardener in Florida and Maine; as a photography enthusiast she has the eye to spot the perfect shot, which spills over to the photos she makes of the properties she markets AND frequently hires the best specialized real estate photographers/drone and videographers who make the difference in the sale. And, she loves to share her knowledge of the local real estate market and all aspects of the process to guide you through each step as a coach rather than a salesperson. 

So, let's sum it up. Buying or selling your home is an important life decision. Reasons can vary greatly from change of lifestyle, to relocation or life challenges. You need someone you can trust, count on, respect and help shoulder the stress, anxiety and time commitment involved. Doesn't this sound like someone you want working for you? 

So, what's the next step? Contacting Dianne of course. It is all about YOUR needs, goals, timeline and DREAMS! She's here to help you achieve them and she looks forward to hearing from you. 

What are you looking for in a Realtor? - Someone who will really listen to your wants and needs? Someone who will expertly market your home until the SOLD sign adorns your front lawn or if you are a buyer tirelessly researches your wish list to find that perfect home? - How about someone who will always be honest, holds ethics in high regard as a realtor, who works aggressively to get you the best price for your home and someone who knows the market? 

Selling or buying a home is a partnership with your trusted advisor- Dianne Drinkwater