Let's Be Honest

Sarasota real estate is attractive right now. You know the story about the interest rates, the great deals, the home buyer's incentives. (don't know about those? Write to me and I'll fill you in)

But I am continually concerned on the social media sites when a buyer asks a question about a certain home, and the best response the realtors can muster is "I'll show it to you!"

Of course they will show a home. Its our job. The inquiry comes from a potential new client. But as a realtor who works for an agency that values our customers as lifetime clients, I cant help but feel a little awkward.

Oftentimes,the property in question is SUCH a good deal that it seems to good to be true. That's what is prompting the inquiry. If in fact the property is a good deal, let's go get it. But too often, clients are not being clued into WHY it is such a good deal.

There are communities in Sarasota which are locked in lawsuits, with an uncertain outcome for HOA fees. Others have so many REOS its like a ghost town. Still others may be great places to live, but have no children in sight for your kids to play with. I've even had people told that "every home in Sarasota is less than 10 minutes to the beach". What?

I am all about getting my clients a great deal. But it is only a good deal if the community is sound and represents a solid opportunity for recovery. Selling a home is not my goal - selling a home that is a good deal in EVERY way is.