Yesterday a gentleman from Michigan called for information on Bird Key real estate. He said he had visited Miami and some areas of Arizona but Bird Key was his favorite for pursuing real estate. I was driving out to Longboat Key to check on some property for a customer so I asked him to send me an email. He was also looking for a "deal". We hear that every day now.
Update on Bird Key real estate:
There are 53 homes for sale on Bird Key listed in the Sarasota MLS at prices starting at $599,900. The highest priced home on Bird Key is $14,900,000, a waterfront estate on Seagull Lane. In the last six months, there have been 16 closings and 8 Bird Key homes are under contract according to MLS data. Thanks to a blog reader this search data has been corrected!
With inventory levels high, many sellers are motivated to sell. Sellers have reduced their properties considerably and seem to be holding as pointed out in the Sarasota real estate market statistics this month. Making an offer and negotiating a price will be a win/win right now. Many want to sell their property and move on with their lives and are willing to go lower. Make an offer and see if the home you want may just be the deal instead of searching for distressed properties, short sales and foreclosures.
If you are interested in Bird Key real estate or other Sarasota properties, contact Annette Smith at 941-504-3922.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Bird Key Real Estate
Monday, June 23, 2008
Social Media Selling Sarasota Real Estate
Do you Twitter? Are you LinkedIn? Do you have friends who have their mugs on Facebook or do you? What about a plot on MySpace? Is your business connected and networking through social bookmarking sites and web 2 sites?
Think of the old fashioned networking meeting at 7:00 am at your local java shop where hometown a mortgage broker, real estate agent, life coach, gift shop owner, young lawyer gathers once a week to grab that first cup of coffee after getting dressed and rushing through traffic . Now the 7:00 am meeting is at a computer in their own home. These professionals can wear pj's and make our own coffee, save money on gas and relax while their fingers do the talking.
In June 2007, Annette Smith took Sarasota real estate marketing to new heights adding multiple websites and multiple blogs for increased internet exposure for our customers. Now you can find profiles of Annette Smith on multiple social networking and bookmarking sites:
Annette Ashley Smith LinkedIn
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Annette has your Sarasota property covered A-Z using websites, blogs and social media sites for full Internet Exposure. Call us at 941-504-3922 for more information and a listing appointment if you are selling your Sarasota home and are seeking local and global Internet marketing.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Waterfront Condos on Longboat Key
Selling Waterfront Condos on Longboat Key
Real estate prices are down considerably on Longboat Key and buyers in the last few months are stepping in to purchase while the selection of condos remains high. Oceanfront or beach property is always a winner with our customer although some prefer the activity of the bay. Bayfront homes on Longboat Key offer outstanding vistas of sailboats, fishing boats and recreational boats. Activity on the Bay is always interesting including a variety of wildlife.
You can search for a Longboat Key waterfront condo from our main website or right within our blogs or call us if you need help. There are many rules and regulations to consider if are purchasing so be sure to ask plenty of questions. Can you have a pet? How much are the maintenance fees? Is there beach access?
Monday, June 09, 2008
Toast to Sarasota Real Estate Market Uptrend
Saturday I went with my friend and fellow realtor, Sandy Whitehead to see the acclaimed new movie Sex and the City. We loved the movie and headed for Ceviche, one of downtown Sarasota's new dining hotspot afterwards. Sandy and I used to comment on what a great building the old Times Building was as far back as 2000 when we each moved to Sarasota from Atlanta and Miami. The new owners have done a superb job of restoring and creating a unique dining spot in the heart of the city -- it seemed a perfect place to have a glass of wine and talk about the Sarasota real estate market. If you'd like a fun place for dining, try the tapas at Ceviche and toast an uptrend in our real estate market!
Friday, June 06, 2008
Sarasota Real Estate
Some of the most beautiful Sarasota real estate is in downtown Sarasota. Condos on Gulfstream across the Trail from Marina Jack's provide owners a beautiful view of the water and the marina.
About 6ish on Wednesday evening, my good friend and customer from Cleveland, Ohio met me for a nice dinner at Marina Jack's. Marina Jack's has casual music at its outdoor bar and the best cocktail sunset in Sarasota! Try the Santa Fe wrap for a light meal. The wine is excellent also.
Claudia and I walked along the marina picking out our favorite boats as the harbor twinkled. Downtown Sarasota condos are numerous in the MLS providing buyers quite an array of features. An urban lifestyle is a new way of life for many who want the amenities a city has to offer and the convenience of walking to each destination. With today's gas prices, walking is very popular! For a list of downtown sarasota condos including 100 Central, Plaxa at Five Points and 1350 Main, give call the Herron Group for all your Sarasota real estate.
